Health

An American woman who may have been exposed to hantavirus on board the MV Hondius cruise ship is now being forced to quarantine at a facility in Omaha, Nebraska.Angela Perryman, 47, anticipated having to stay at the National Quarantine Unit for a short time after arriving last week, but on Monday she was served with a federal order to remain quarantined for at least two more weeks, she shared with […]

A new study suggests that a specific "longevity gene" may help protect the brain from the effects of aging, including Alzheimer’s disease.The APOE gene (short for apolipoprotein E) helps the body transport and metabolize fats and cholesterol, especially in the brain.While the APOE4 variant is known to be associated with a significantly higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the APOE2 variant of the APOE gene appears to carry a lower risk.ALZHEIMER’S […]

The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) in Australia will receive a $5 million federal grant to launch a pioneering research team for children’s health.The grant was announced at MCRI’s 40th anniversary gala in Melbourne on Saturday night."For 40 years, MCRI has been a global leader in children’s health research," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told guests at the gala, which was attended by 300 of Australia’s most esteemed medical experts, political […]

A new drug for pancreatic cancer is showing promise in early testing.Daraxonrasib is a daily pill designed to block cancer signals linked to the RAS gene. It has now finished an early-stage clinical trial — the first time it was tested in people — to evaluate both its safety and effectiveness.The clinical trial, led by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and published in The New England Journal of Medicine, tested the […]

People who regularly visit museums or participate in creative activities may be aging more slowly on a biological level, according to a new study from the United Kingdom.Researchers from University College London analyzed data from more than 3,500 adults and found that people who frequently engaged in arts and cultural activities showed signs of slower biological aging in several DNA-based measurements.The findings were published in the journal Innovation in Aging.CREATIVE […]

Fitness influencer and trainer Mark Langowski, known on social media as @bodybymark, hosted a pushup and plank competition in New York City this week, where he urged the public to get up and get moving.On his platform of nearly two million Instagram followers, Langowski asks fit people to share their workout routines. He was able to meet more in-shape New Yorkers at his Washington Square Park meet-up, in partnership with […]

Researchers have shed fresh light on how a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.Baduanjin is a form of exercise that’s been widely practiced in China for at least 800 years. It involves a series of eight slow movements, gentle breathing and meditation — and typically takes only about 10 minutes to complete.In a clinical trial, researchers studied 216 adults age […]

Rudy Giuliani, 81, is recovering from a severe case of viral pneumonia that led him into a coma in early May.The former New York City mayor returned to his online talk show "America’s Mayor Live!" on May 13 and opened up about his health status."I feel like I’ve recovered 100%," he said. "I’ve been home a few days and doing really, really well."RUDY GIULIANI OUT OF ICU, CONTINUING TO RECOVER […]

A "suspected" hantavirus case in upstate New York is being investigated, according to the Ontario County Public Health Department (OCPHD) based in Canandaigua.The department announced in a Facebook post Thursday that it is currently "investigating a suspected locally acquired hantavirus case.""There is NO connection to the cruise ship outbreak, and there is no risk to the general public," OCPHD officials wrote.The investigation comes as global health officials continue monitoring a […]