Health

People with greater exposure to air pollution could face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study by Emory University in Atlanta.Air pollution has previously been established as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s, as well as other chronic conditions, like hypertension, stroke and depression, the researchers noted.Since those other conditions are themselves linked to Alzheimer’s, the researchers said it’s not yet clear whether air pollution harms […]

Hundreds of geese have reportedly died in New Jersey, and bird flu is suspected to be the culprit.More than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds — almost all of them Canada geese — were reported between Feb. 14 and Feb. 16 across seven counties, according to New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).Although tests are still pending, officials say the deaths were likely caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), […]

A single dose of psychedelics significantly reduced symptoms in people with major depressive disorder, a new study found.The clinical trial was led by researchers at Imperial College London, where the team found that participants with depression who took the psychedelic dimethyltryptamine (DMT) had greater reductions in the severity of their condition compared to those who took a placebo.DMT is a naturally occurring psychedelic, similar to compounds found in "magic mushrooms" […]

Abstaining from food three hours before bedtime could benefit heart health, according to a recent study by Northwestern University.Extending an overnight fast for two hours, dimming the lights and not eating for three hours prior to sleep were shown to improve cardiovascular and metabolic health.The results were observed among middle-aged and older adults, who are at a higher risk for cardiometabolic disease, as stated in a university press release.POPULAR INTERMITTENT […]

Eating oats for just a short period of time could have a profound impact on cholesterol levels, according to a recent study.Researchers from the University of Bonn in Germany conducted a trial in which adults consumed a calorie-reduced diet of almost exclusively oatmeal for two days.All participants suffered from a metabolic syndrome associated with a risk of diabetes, including a combination of high body weight, high blood pressure, elevated blood […]

A bacterium prevalent in sinus infections and pneumonia may aggravate Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications. The bacterium, Chlamydia pneumoniae, was found in the eyes of deceased patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers from Cedars-Sinai’s Health Sciences University in California."The retina is directly connected with the brain. It's a developmental extension of the brain," lead researcher Maya Koronyo-Hamaoui, PhD, professor of neurosurgery, neurology and biomedical sciences […]

The temperature of the bedroom at night could affect heart health — particularly in older adults.Heat places extra demands on the cardiovascular system, according to lead study author Dr. Fergus O'Connor from Griffith University in Queensland, Australia.When the human body is exposed to heat, its reaction is to work harder to try and circulate blood to the skin surface for cooling, he noted.COMMON SLEEP AID COULD BE QUIETLY INTERFERING WITH […]

Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a contagious fungal skin infection.The condition is triggered by Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII), the same fungal species that causes ringworm.The primary symptom is round, red, irritated rashes that spread across the body, which can be itchy and painful, according to the state’s health alert.HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT AT CENTER OF HEALTH ALERT OVER RAT-BORNE DISEASE"TMVII is a specific type of fungus that […]

A New Jersey family is desperately seeking a living donor to save Thaddeus Giansanti, an eighth-grader who was born with kidney disease. Thaddeus has had multiple surgeries throughout his 13 years, including one to remove a kidney as a baby.Despite his struggles, he has remained positive and optimistic, his parents shared with Fox News Digital.RFK JR ANNOUNCES 'HISTORIC CRACKDOWN' ON 'BROKEN' ORGAN DONATION SYSTEM"His remaining kidney is now failing," said his […]