Health

New hope may be on the horizon for melanoma patients in the form of a novel skin cancer vaccine. This week, Moderna announced that its new vaccine has shown promising results in clinical trials. Among 157 patients with advanced melanoma, the vaccine led to “statistically significant improvement in survival before …

For a Texas cardiologist who recently saved Santa Claus’ life, Christmas came early when Kris Kringle stopped by the hospital to express his gratitude. Dennis Vaughan, 74 — along with his wife (“Mrs. Claus”) and their children and grandchildren — visited the helipad of Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston …

Didn’t get enough sleep during the week? Take heart — catching up on shuteye over the weekend could provide the bonus of improved cardiovascular health, according to a new study published in the journal Sleep Health. Researchers from Nanjing Medical University in China analyzed data from the National Health and …

A new study from Italy found that the Mediterranean diet could have a beneficial effect on male fertility. The study, published in the journal Food Science, explored the different causes of male infertility, pinpointing how diet plays a “crucial role in improving a man’s reproductive capacity.” The researchers suggested that …

Health officials have confirmed an international traveler who passed through Denver International Airport on Dec. 13 has tested positive for measles. The adolescent, whose vaccination status is unknown, allegedly visited several Colorado counties, and has been in isolation since Dec. 18, health officials stated in a news release.  “On Monday, …

Matthew Perry was found dead in a hot tub in his Pacific Palisades home on Saturday. He was 54. Learn more about the drug that was linked to his death in the article linked below. (David M. Benett) DEADLY DRUG – Here’s what to know about ketamine, the drug linked …

Living with diabetes, Carlton “PeeWee” Gautney Jr. relied on a digital device about the size of a deck of playing cards to pump insulin into his bloodstream. The pump, manufactured by device maker Medtronic, connected plastic tubing to an insulin reservoir, which Gautney set to release doses of the vital …

The sudden closure of a Missouri nursing home on Dec. 15 has left 170 residents and their families surprised — with other ramifications as well.   The Northview Village Nursing Home in northern St. Louis abruptly ceased operations, according to local reports. On Dec. 19, family members, care staff, and …

More than a year after the federal government first cut off her disability benefits, Denise Woods drives nightly to strip malls, truck stops, and parking lots around Savannah, Georgia, looking for a safe place to sleep in her Chevy. Woods, 51, said she had rented a three-bedroom house she shared …

If you received medical care any time this year, there’s a good chance you had a close encounter with artificial intelligence. Widely regarded as the breakout year for AI, 2023 ushered in a whole crop of new and improved tech tools, many of which have impacted the health and wellness …