Health

Just as our bodies and organs break down as we age, so do our brains.  While the cognitive aging process can’t be stopped, there are ways we can slow it down, according to Dr. Brett Osborn, a Florida neurosurgeon and longevity expert. The key, he said, is sending the body …

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly to introduce legislation aimed at reducing maternal mortality rates U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly to introduce legislation aimed at reducing maternal mortality rates 04:59 CHICAGO (CBS) — The United States is one of the most developed nations in the world, but when it comes to the maternal …

Northeastern University in Boston will be given $17.5 million by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to lead an innovation center focused on infectious disease detection and preparation, the university announced. The Center for Advanced Epidemic Analytics and Predictive Modeling Technology, or EPISTORM, will “help detect and prepare …

Singer Sufjan Stevens is on the mend after being diagnosed with the rare autoimmune disorder Guillain-Barré syndrome. The Grammy and Oscar-nominated musician shared an update with his fans on his website Wednesday explaining why he hasn’t been able to participate in the promotion of his latest album, “Javelin.” “Last month I …

Dan and Jessica Roomberg’s life was turned upside down when their first child, Mila, was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis type 1 in 2017. (Dan and Jessica Roomberg) ‘SWEETEST GIRL IN THE WORLD’ – Pennsylvania parents honor their daughter by raising awareness of her rare genetic disease. Continue reading… JAB JITTERS – A pediatrician …

Nearly three-quarters of the over 29 million adult Americans who identify as having substance use disorder are in recovery, new federal data shows. This weekend, hundreds of advocates in the field gathered in Washington, D.C. to call for political action and support for people in recovery, who make up a …

A puppy recently tested positive for rabies and was euthanized in New Mexico, according to a news release from the state’s health department. The animal, located in Bernalillo County, had shown signs that included tremors, lack of coordination and agitation.  Health officials said the pup might have contracted the virus …

The Food and Drug Administration declined on Tuesday to approve neffy, an epinephrine nasal spray from drugmaker ARS Pharmaceuticals, keeping the first needle-free option for Americans to treat severe allergic reactions off the market pending more trial data. ARS had expected the FDA to approve neffy for use in adults …

Bacteria-containing dust found at day care centers could put children at a higher risk of asthma, a new study from the European Respiratory Society suggests. In the study, the researchers collected dust samples from 103 different day care facilities in Paris, France.  Then they analyzed the samples in a lab …

Back-to-school time means a focus on children’s immunizations ahead of flu season — but the prospect of shots can be scary and anxiety-inducing for many kids. Some two in three children have strong fears around needles, according to CDC data. Evelyn Chan, pediatrician and CEO of Smileyscope in California, said …