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Researchers Unveil Surprising Flu Test That Works Before Symptoms AppearNew

On: October 9, 2025

An experimental flu test could detect the virus right on the tip of your tongue. Researchers in Germany have potentially discovered a new way to spot influenza through an edible test, potentially like a piece of gum or a “thin film.” When someone pops the test in their mouth, chemical sensors will either produce a …Read More →

First Case Of Rare, Tick-Borne Virus Confirmed In IllinoisNew

By: Editorial Staff

On: October 9, 2025

In: Infection, News, Insect Bites

An Illinois resident became “seriously ill” after being infected with Powassan, a tick-borne illness that has never been detected in the state before, the state health department said. Health officials are investigating whether the person caught the virus in Illinois and are testing ticks for …Read More →

Man Hospitalized After Eating 6.6 Pounds of Gummies in Three DaysNew

By: Editorial Staff

On: October 7, 2025

In: News, Diverticular Disease and Diverticulitis

A 33-year-old UK truck driver needed emergency treatment after consuming a large quantity of gummies in a relatively short period of time. Nathan Rimington, a truck driver from Yorkshire, reportedly ordered a 3kg (6.6 pounds) container of Haribo Cola Jelly from Amazon after getting a craving for gummy candies. He proceeded to consume the 10,461kcal-worth of gummies in just three days, and started experiencing serious physical symptoms.Read More →

Bathroom Doomscrolling May Increase Your Risk of HemorrhoidsNew

By: Editorial Staff

On: October 7, 2025

In: News

Doomscrolling is a demonstrably unhealthy habit. Excessive smartphone use is linked to increased stress, insomnia, and a host of other psychological downsides. Constantly hitting refresh can negatively influence more than just your mental state, too.Read More →

CDC Signs off on Fall Covid Shots. It May Not Be Easy to Get One, Depending on Where You Live.New

By: Editorial Staff

On: October 7, 2025

In: News, Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its Covid vaccine guidance Monday to recommend Covid shots for people 65 and older and only after they consult doctors or pharmacists. The CDC said in a news release that acting Director Jim O’Neill signed off on the recommendations of an agency advisory panel last week, cappingRead More →

Installing Heat Pumps in Factories Could Save $1.5 Trillion and 77,000 LivesNew

By: Editorial Staff

On: October 6, 2025

In: News

For several years now, heat pumps have outsold gas furnaces in the United States. Instead of burning fossil fuels to generate warmth, these appliances use electricity — ideally provided by renewable sources like wind and solar — to transfer heat from even frigid outdoor air into a home.Read More →

Consumers Report Allergic Reactions to Macaroni Products; Recall InitiatedNew

By: Editorial Staff

On: October 6, 2025

In: Alerts

Gooder Foods Inc. is recalling Vegan Is Believin’ – Plant Based White Cheddar with Spirals because they may contain milk, which is not listed on the label, and Here Comes Truffle – Creamy Truffle Flavored Cheddar and Shells, because they may contain cashew which is …Read More →

Want Relief From Your Allergies? Immunotherapy Shots Might Make Sense for YouNew

By: Editorial Staff

On: October 6, 2025

In: Allergic Rhinitis, Allergies

Your nose is stuffy. Your eyes are swollen. Your throat is sore, and your senses of smell and taste are shot. It’s your seasonal allergies — they’re acting up again, and your antihistamines aren’t cutting it.

Allergy immunotherapy injections, or allergy shots, can reduce your allergic sensitivity, andRead More →

How New Mexico Became a Sanctuary State for Health CareNew

By: Editorial Staff

On: October 5, 2025

In: Healthcare, News, Health Care - H

In recent years, New Mexico has quietly emerged as a progressive health-care sanctuary in the Southwest. Since the Dobbs decision, the number of abortion clinics in New Mexico has more than doubled, as clinics that were forced to close their doors elsewhere have reopened in the state, which has no gestational limits on abortion.Read More →

Trump Admin Draws Unproven Link Between Autism and Tylenol Ingredient Use During PregnancyNew

By: Editorial Staff

On: October 5, 2025

In: News

In this photo illustration, Tylenol caplets are displayed on Sept. 22, 2025 in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The Trump administration on Monday drew an unproven link between autism and pregnant women’s use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in one of the world’s most common over-the-counter pain relievers, Kenvue ‘s Tylenol.Read More →