A vaccine for pancreatic cancer could serve as a promising new therapy. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York, an experimental approach to treating the cancer with a messenger RNA (mRNA)-based therapeutic vaccine “continues to show potential” in reducing the risk of the disease returning after surgery, according to a press release. … Read more
As bird flu outbreaks affect poultry farms in multiple states, and with several recent cases emerging in humans, experts are weighing in on best practices for egg preparation. Professor Tim Spector, a genetic epidemiology expert at King’s College London, took to Instagram to tell his audience that eggs are safe to eat when taking proper … Read more
Two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs have been shown to enable patients to remain in their homes, living independently, for longer periods of time. Those medications, while effective, are not without their risks and side effects, however. That’s according to a study published last week in the Alzheimer’s Association journal. RED MEAT COULD RAISE DEMENTIA RISK, … Read more
Fox News’ Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in health care, wellness, diseases, mental health and more. TOP 3: – Flu cases are highest in these US states: See the map – Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here’s why – Measles outbreak continues to worsen among kids in Texas This week’s … Read more
Following Pope Francis’ diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, doctors are speaking about the condition. The Vatican announced the Catholic faith leader’s diagnosis — which was reportedly confirmed via laboratory tests and chest X-rays — in a statement on Tuesday. “The polymicrobial infection, which arose on a picture of bronchiectasis and asmatiform bronchitis, and which required the … Read more
Strangers and friends have raised more than $150,000 for a Seattle man’s experimental life-saving cancer treatment after he found out his insurance wouldn’t cover it, as reported by SWNS. Matt Maclean, 49, was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer after noticing blood in his stool in October 2020. While sitting in the waiting room, he … Read more
Following the swearing in of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., MAHA Alliance and MAHA Action CEO Del Bigtree held a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., last week. Bigtree announced the launch of MAHA.io, which will stand independent of Kennedy’s official position and give Americans a … Read more
As the health of Americans comes into sharper focus with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, women’s health needs to be a priority, says one expert. Functional medicine provider Dr. Austin Lake of Tulsa, Oklahoma, specializes in treating women with hormonal imbalances, autoimmune conditions and chronic diseases. In an on-camera interview with Fox News … Read more
Minnesota has declared a state of emergency as multiple strains of bird flu have ravaged farms. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) stated in a press release that the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Rural Finance Authority (RFA) Board established the emergency following three outbreaks. Those included avian metapneumovirus (aMPV), highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), and … Read more
Cigarette smoking is by far the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, data shows — but in a surprising turn of events, the most common form of the disease is primarily found in non-smokers. Researchers at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) analyzed global trends in four main lung cancer subtypes: adenocarcinoma, squamous … Read more