Chloë Bourgoin, 26, from Connecticut, has shared her experience to highlight an uncommon symptom of skin cancer. She has numerous moles and did not realize the significance of regular skin checks, last having one in 2018. She was also unaware that itching could indicate skin cancer. In her conversation with Newsweek, Bourgoin recounted that a...
Protein is a hot topic in nutrition conversations, yet misunderstandings persist. While Americans show growing interest in protein, questions about consumption levels remain. Fitness enthusiasts and wellness influencers often suggest increasing protein intake. The market reflects this trend with more protein-rich products like coffee, chips, and soda. But what is the right amount of protein...
As extreme heatwaves and widespread wildfires continue to break records, the impact of climate change on various species, including humans, becomes undeniable. While many anticipated that such severe weather would transform public opinion and U.S. government policies, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, opposition remains strong. The previous administration, along with millions of Americans, resisted change....
Dr. David Bernstein, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone, has highlighted growing concerns over recent Cyclospora and Salmonella outbreaks linked to contaminated produce. These outbreaks have resulted in multiple deaths and hundreds of infections nationwide. This situation is influencing consumer behavior, with many opting for locally grown produce from farmers markets rather than commercial suppliers. Ohio...
Health officials in Louisiana have issued a warning to beachgoers due to a spike in infections from Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters. This year, the state has reported nine cases, resulting in five deaths. Typically, Louisiana counts an average of seven cases and one death annually over the past decade. “Seek...
A growing number of influencers in the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ and ‘trad wife’ communities highlight the drawbacks of hormonal birth control. Research indicates few of these influencers possess medical expertise. Shortly after the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, numerous reports emerged about the impact of new state abortion bans on...
Charlotte-based cardiologist Kaustubh Dabhadkar, an authority on preventive cardiology, has highlighted unusual symptoms that might signal serious heart conditions. Dr. Dabhadkar shared insights on how these symptoms are not only challenging to diagnose but also easily overlooked. Atypical Symptoms: A Diagnostic Challenge Traditional heart attack symptoms like chest pressure that radiates to the arm or...
In Abyei, a region ravaged by conflict, access to basic healthcare is extremely limited. Many remote villages face the harsh reality of having virtually no medical services due to a dismantled local health system. Onlookers watch as villagers await the removal of their bandages following eye surgeries conducted in April. This scene underscores the dire...
Todd Meiklejohn’s day began like any other on Aug. 8, 2025. He works in adult education and had started his routine early. At 6 a.m., he was preparing for a meeting while his wife, a nurse, was at the gym. Suddenly, he felt a sharp, squeezing pain. Everything became a blur. He could only see...
Emily Koska, a North Dakota mother, urges parents to recognize warning signs of serious illness after her daughter Miriam, aged seven, was diagnosed with stage 4 nodular ganglioneuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer. Her story highlights the importance of vigilance in recognizing symptoms that may initially seem minor. Emily and her husband Michael, parents to Abram,...