Hundreds of wild bird deaths reported across seven counties, prompting park closures
Hundreds of geese have reportedly died in New Jersey, and bird flu is suspected to be the culprit. More than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds — almost all of…
Single dose of powerful psychedelic cuts depression symptoms in clinical study
A single dose of psychedelics significantly reduced symptoms in people with major depressive disorder, a new study found. The clinical trial was led by researchers at Imperial College London, where…
Change to nightly eating habits may help protect your heart, study suggests
Abstaining from food three hours before bedtime could benefit heart health, according to a recent study by Northwestern University. Extending an overnight fast for two hours, dimming the lights and…
Eating oatmeal for two days has unexpected impact on heart health, study suggests
Eating oats for just a short period of time could have a profound impact on cholesterol levels, according to a recent study. Researchers from the University of Bonn in Germany…
Common respiratory bacteria detected in eyes of Alzheimer’s patients
A bacterium prevalent in sinus infections and pneumonia may aggravate Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications. The bacterium, Chlamydia pneumoniae, was found in the eyes…
Your bedroom temperature could be putting your heart in serious danger, study warns
The temperature of the bedroom at night could affect heart health — particularly in older adults. Heat places extra demands on the cardiovascular system, according to lead study author Dr.…
State confirms outbreak of sexually transmitted fungal infection, experts urge caution
Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a contagious fungal skin infection. The condition is triggered by Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII), the same fungal species that causes…
Family pleads for kidney donor as teen’s health declines: ‘We need help’
A New Jersey family is desperately seeking a living donor to save Thaddeus Giansanti, an eighth-grader who was born with kidney disease. Thaddeus has had multiple surgeries throughout his 13…
Jessie James Decker reveals one wellness habit she never skips to look and feel her best
Country music star Jessie James Decker is getting real about her health and fitness this year, alongside her family. In a viral moment posted to Instagram, Decker, who is married…
Largest measles outbreak in recent history reported on southwestern college campus
More than 40 measles cases have been reported at Ave Maria University in southwest Florida, marking the largest outbreak on an American college campus in recent history. The situation at…