Two months before the tragic incident in 2023, Lindsay Clancy communicated concerning thoughts to her caregiver. She expressed having “intrusive thoughts I never had before” and feeling “completely hopeless.” Clancy worried about becoming addicted to some medications. Evidence from Psychiatric Treatment Rebecca Jollotta, a psychiatric nurse practitioner at South Shore Health, testified at the trial....
The United States Department of Agriculture has reported an increase in confirmed New World screwworm infestations, reaching 45 cases as of August. The most recent case surfaced in Terrell County, Texas, involving domesticated sheep. This parasite only affects animals such as cattle, sheep, and dogs but poses a risk to humans as well. Screwworm flies...
Claims about water and hydration often circulate, but are these beliefs true? We spoke with experts to clarify. Tamara Hew-Butler, an associate professor at Wayne State University, Mindy Millard-Stafford, director of the Exercise Physiology Laboratory at Georgia Tech, and Yuki Oka, professor of biology at Caltech, help us understand hydration and debunk five common myths....
A recent study highlights a connection between extreme temperatures and chronic pain that affects daily activities such as walking, carrying groceries, or sleeping. This research emphasizes a significant issue overlooked in typical public health advisories. The study, reported by Feinuo Sun from The Conversation, suggests that chronic pain is a crucial factor in the lives...
In January 2026, Mike Salmon faced a daunting health crisis just after bouncing back from three operations related to aortic aneurysms and sepsis. The doctors proposed two more risky operations as Mike’s condition posed a potential threat to his life. Choosing a different path, hospice care became the focus. Understanding Hospice Care Hospice care is...
The U.S. healthcare system is making strides in compassionate and fair medical treatment for all patients. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it will now recognize patients who have undergone what is known as gender-affirming care. These patients, some of whom wish to explore or reclaim their biological gender after transitioning,...
You can now listen to Fox News articles. One weekly routine could foster better sleep and aid healthy weight loss, according to a New Jersey-based registered dietitian. Erin Palinski-Wade is a certified diabetes care specialist and author of The Sleepdemic Solution. She shared her ‘seven-day reset’ in a Fox News Digital interview. This reset combines...
Efforts to address gender dysphoria among children should involve mental health support and compassionate care, according to Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services Admiral Brian Christine. He advises against using hormone blockers and surgeries that may have lasting effects. Christine, a urologist and leader at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), supports...
A rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 2,000 deaths, marking it as the second-largest outbreak recorded. The Bundibugyo strain of the virus has spread across multiple Congolese provinces and into Uganda, prompting an international health response. The speed of this outbreak has alarmed health officials. The U.S....
Americans with 14 additional serious medical conditions can now have their Social Security disability claims processed more quickly. This follows the expansion of a program by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to fast-track applications from those with severe illnesses and disorders. The SSA announced on August 11 that the Compassionate Allowances list will now include...