Category: Health

Health officials urge residents to stay vigilant as infected mosquito pools emerge in Pennsylvania; No human cases yet, but risks loom large Philadelphia’s health authorities are on edge after confirming the city’s first batch of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus (WNV) this year. The infected sample, collected near Pennypack Park in Northeast Philly, has triggered fresh warnings across the region. No human infections have been reported so far. But experts…

A six-week research program at Georgia Cancer Center is quietly making waves. What started small three years ago has now grown into something that’s catching international attention—and shaping the next generation of cancer researchers. From Local Lab to Global Stage When the Georgia Cancer Center kicked off its Summer Research Experience back in 2022, the idea was simple: give a handful of local students an inside look into real-world cancer…

A new flu vaccine approach using immune cell-derived vesicles could significantly improve protection against evolving influenza viruses, researchers say. A Flu Shot That Might Finally Keep Up With the Virus ATLANTA—A new study out of Georgia State University is shaking up how scientists think about flu vaccines. Researchers found that using immune cell-derived vesicles—tiny packages secreted by mature dendritic cells—as a nasal spray adjuvant makes flu vaccines much more effective.…

Congress veteran and former party chief Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi. Doctors say she’s under observation due to a stomach-related ailment, and while her condition is stable, the nation is watching closely. The hospital stay, which began on June 15, came just days after a prior health check-up in Shimla. For a leader who has been in and out of hospitals in recent…

Rare disease once overlooked now sees triple-digit spike in younger generations, sparking questions about modern lifestyle and environmental triggers A type of cancer barely on the public radar is creeping into view — and not in a good way. Appendix cancer, a condition so rare it’s often an afterthought in medical training, is now being diagnosed more frequently in younger Americans — particularly those born in the 1980s. Researchers say…

As heavy monsoon showers drench Dakshina Kannada, health officials in Karnataka are sounding the alarm over a quiet but dangerous surge—dengue. The numbers aren’t skyrocketing yet, but the patterns have them worried. With stagnant water forming in every corner, from urban gutters to plantation ditches, the stage is set for a spike in mosquito-borne illnesses. Dr. H.R. Thimmayya, the District Health Officer, confirmed ten fresh dengue cases in May alone.…

Processed meats and sugary drinks top the danger list, says leading gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi A Harvard and Stanford-trained gastroenterologist just dropped a reality check on your plate — and it’s not sugar-coated. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, who also trained at AIIMS in New Delhi, called out some of the most common foods in your fridge that may quietly be nudging your cancer risk higher. His June 9 Instagram post is going…

India is witnessing a rise in Covid-19 cases, driven by new sub-lineages of the virus. Yet, according to one of the country’s leading biologists, these fresh variants aren’t the dangerous foes they once were. While infections climb, severe illness and death rates remain low, thanks largely to widespread immunity. A Different Wave: What Sets This Surge Apart If you thought Covid was back with a vengeance, think again. Dr. Vineeta…

A new study out of Montreal shines a spotlight on how vaccines may do more than just prevent disease—they could protect children’s hearing for life. Childhood hearing loss isn’t always something you see coming. In fact, it often slips under the radar until it’s too late. But a fresh look from researchers at the Université de Montréal’s School of Public Health suggests a surprising twist: common childhood vaccines may be…

American biohacker Bryan Johnson is once again making waves — this time claiming that a 90-day hyperbaric oxygen therapy protocol has made his body biologically resemble that of a 10-year-old. The man behind the controversial anti-aging Blueprint project says he’s “feeling younger than ever,” but medical experts aren’t ready to pop the champagne. Johnson’s statement, released late Monday, comes as part of his broader mission to “live forever,” a goal…