Zen Day Spa Tied to Deadly Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease
Hot tubs are a known potential source of Legionnaires’ Disease.Image: OlegDoroshin (Shutterstock)A day spa in Northern California might be the…
Los Angeles Has a Growing Typhus Problem, Thanks to the Fleas
A disease spread by fleas is becoming more common and deadlier in Los Angeles, California. In a new report this…
Makers of Ozempic Sued for ‘Downplaying’ Severe Side Effects
The makers of two popular but off-label weight loss drugs are now being sued over complications allegedly linked to their…
AI Could Be Very Useful for Breast Cancer Screenings, Study Finds
Artificial intelligence could be as good as two human radiologists at reviewing breast cancer scans, a new study shows. The…
Experimental Alzheimer’s Vaccine Shows Promise in Mice
Scientists in Japan may be at the start of a truly monumental accomplishment: a vaccine that can slow or delay…
Amazon’s Virtual Healthcare Clinic Now Available in All States
Amazon is expanding its repertoire of services to include a virtual health clinic which is now available to customers in…
So, What’s Going On With Leprosy in Florida?
Doctors in Florida are sounding caution about one of the world’s oldest known ailments, leprosy. In a recent report, they…
Henrietta Lacks Family Settles With Company Over ‘Immortal’ Cells
The family of Henrietta Lacks—whose cancer cells have played a vital role in modern medicine for decades—has reached a legal…
Man Gets Gnarly, Newly Discovered Infection From Stray Cat Bite
A man in the UK has become a medical first, though not in a great way. In a recent paper,…
Tropical Storms Leave Behind Lots of Nasty Germs, Study Finds
The aftermath of a tropical storm can bring along some nasty waterborne germs, a recent study from Columbia University researchers…
