May 21, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Lumipulse test by Fujirebio Diagnostics, the first blood-based diagnostic tool cleared for detecting Alzheimer’s disease.

May 19, 2025

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.

May 16, 2025

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a common virus that can make people feel very tired and sick. Most individuals will get EBV at some point in their lives, typically when they’re kids or teens.

May 15, 2025

A heat wave is forecasted to hit the United States this week. The National Weather Service is predicting that 34 cities will either match or exceed the highest temperature on record for this time of year.

May 14, 2025

For men at average risk, prostate cancer screening should start around age 55. Those at higher risk, including men with a family history of prostate cancer, are encouraged to begin screening around age 45.

May 14, 2025

Kratom’s biggest selling point is also its biggest marketing trap. Because it’s noted as “natural,” many people will use it as an alternative to an opioid (oxycodone, morphine, etc.) for pain or to taper off opioids altogether.

May 12, 2025

Okra water is prepared by slicing fresh okra pods and soaking them in water for eight to 24 hours. The resulting liquid has a thick, gel-like consistency due to mucilage, a fiber found in okra.

May 9, 2025

Feeling extra tired during pregnancy? You’re not alone. Fatigue is one of the most common early signs of pregnancy, and it can last throughout all three trimesters. Whether you’re barely getting through the day or needing naps more than usual, that deep tiredness is a real part of the pregnancy journey.

May 9, 2025

Breast cancer affects one out of every eight women in the United States. An annual mammogram, starting at age 40, is the most important tool to detect the disease.