Last October, I became part of a group I never wanted to join. At 40, I’m a wife and mother of a toddler. I’ve worked as a journalist for 15 years. Now, I’m also a member of the cancer club. Right after my birthday, I received a diagnosis: metastatic appendiceal cancer. The moment I heard...
More than a year has passed since I faced a stage 4 cancer diagnosis at the age of 40. As I shared in February, the cancer affected my appendix. I am a wife, a mother to a three-year-old daughter, and have been with Fox News as a journalist for 16 years. This diagnosis placed me...
Deciding how to care for sick elderly pets can be emotionally and financially challenging for owners. Many face the dilemma of how much they should invest in treatments and what they can realistically afford. Simba, our 14-year-old shih tzu-Yorkie mix, suddenly stopped engaging with his favorite toys. His energy waned; he no longer chased tennis...
Increase in Foodborne Illnesses The United States has recently experienced a significant rise in outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. These outbreaks are a growing concern for public health officials and consumers alike. Advancements in Testing Testing methods have evolved greatly over the years, helping to identify and mitigate these outbreaks more effectively. Advances in technology have...
The use of test strips for detecting adulterants in drugs has been a crucial part of harm reduction strategies in Baltimore. On August 22, 2018, a drug user tested heroin in New York using a strip to check for fentanyl, a substance that raises overdose risks. In Baltimore, three mass overdose incidents occurred within three...
A potentially lethal type of bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus has resulted in five fatalities in Louisiana this year. This is a significant increase from the typical annual death toll in the state. Health officials advise beachgoers to exercise caution before entering the water. What is Vibrio vulnificus? Vibrio vulnificus belongs to a broader group...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has begun the process to decertify Network for Hope, the federally designated organ procurement organization serving Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia. This action follows federal reviews that identified serious patient safety failures. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is leading the decertification process after...
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta on Friday. The visit came on the eve of the first anniversary of a tragic shooting that deeply affected the agency’s workforce and resulted in the death of a police officer. During his visit, Kennedy praised the dedication...
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is advancing efforts to overhaul the food system. He plans to propose closing a loophole that permits food and dietary supplement companies to self-certify new ingredients as safe. This action follows his directive to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to explore changes to the GRAS rule. The GRAS...
Research from Sweden’s Lund University suggests nearly half of dementia cases might be linked to modifiable risk factors. It emphasizes how lifestyle habits and chronic health conditions can harm the brain over time. Health risks such as smoking, high blood pressure, heart disease, and elevated blood lipids are notably associated with brain damage found in...