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02/02/2026
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By Willow Tohi
A preemptive strike: Texas mobilizes against a looming parasitic threat
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a preemptive statewide disaster declaration to combat the potential spread of the New World Screwworm. The parasitic fly, currently moving northward in Mexico, is a flesh-eating pest that infests wounds on livestock, wildlife, and humans. A new state response team will coordinate with federal agencies, including the USDA, which […]
02/02/2026
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By Willow Tohi
The longevity triad: How tiny, combined tweaks to sleep, exercise, and diet can add years to your life
A landmark study reveals that small, combined improvements in sleep, physical activity and diet work synergistically to dramatically reduce mortality risk and extend healthy years of life. The most significant health gains are seen among those starting with the least healthy habits, making modest changes highly impactful for a large portion of the population. An […]
01/30/2026
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By Willow Tohi
South Carolina measles outbreak surpasses Texas, re-ignites that same old debate
South Carolina’s measles outbreak, now at 789 cases, has surpassed the 2025 Texas outbreak, becoming the largest since the disease was declared eliminated in the U.S. more than 25 years ago. The outbreak has led to hundreds of quarantines and at least 18 hospitalizations. The surge calls into question the U.S.’s “measles elimination” status, with the […]
01/29/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Air pollution: A silent killer lurking in our skies
Air pollution, exacerbated by industrial activities and recent wildfires, poses a significant health risk to millions of people worldwide. According to the 2018 Environmental Performance Index and the latest data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), air pollution is the leading environmental threat to public health. Despite a 37% reduction in PM2.5 and a 18% […]
01/28/2026
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By Willow Tohi
The prescribing cascade: When medications create new “diseases”
A “prescribing cascade” occurs when a drug’s side effects are mistaken for a new illness, leading to unnecessary additional prescriptions. A recent study found only 4% of doctors correctly identified the drug gabapentin as the cause of new leg swelling in patients, most instead prescribing diuretics. This phenomenon is widespread, affecting many common drug classes […]
01/27/2026
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By Willow Tohi
The mouth’s microbiome: A new frontier in the fight against obesity
A new study finds people with obesity have a distinct and pro-inflammatory community of microbes in their mouths. This “oral microbiome” signature includes bacteria that produce lactate and metabolites linked to increased appetite and poor metabolism. Researchers identified nearly 100 functional differences in how these oral microbes operate in individuals with obesity. The findings suggest […]
01/27/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Beyond the inhaler: The new science of asthma targets inflammation and environment
Modern asthma treatment is shifting focus from just relieving airway constriction to targeting the underlying inflammation that drives the condition. Environmental factors, including early-life exposure to air pollution and overly sanitized living conditions, are significant contributors to asthma development and severity. Newer treatment strategies emphasize combination inhalers that pair anti-inflammatory medication with bronchodilators for better […]
01/24/2026
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By Willow Tohi
A new federal probe: Government revisits the lingering question of cellphone safety
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a new study to investigate potential health risks from cellphone radiation. This follows the FDA’s removal of older webpages containing previous conclusions on the topic. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has publicly stated he is “very concerned” about electromagnetic radiation as a health […]
01/23/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Recalled tuna re-enters market, prompting fresh botulism alerts
Tri-Union Seafoods is recalling specific Genova Yellowfin Tuna products in nine states due to a potential botulism risk. The recall involves cans that were part of a 2025 quarantine but were inadvertently shipped to stores by a third-party distributor. The original defect was a faulty “easy open” pull tab lid that could compromise the can’s […]
01/23/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Reevaluating the rules: A new chapter in menopause and long-term health
Major medical organizations have abandoned the rigid “stop at 65” rule for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), allowing for continued use based on individual health and quality of life. The FDA is removing its stringent “black box” warning from many menopause hormone therapies, a move officials call a reversal of a decades-long “fear machine.” A critical […]
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