What a heart attack really feels like - it's much different from what you see on TV - Earth.com

Most heart attacks feel mild, not dramatic. Misbeliefs delay treatment and worsen health outcomes over time, often leading to complications.

Vaccines: Why they're even more important than you think - Salon.com

Vaccines do much more than prevent specific diseases — their side benefits save children's lives around the world

9 health benefits of having a bowl of Torai - The Times of India

Torai doesn’t try to compete with superfoods, and yet, its quiet presence in meals carries more healing than most trendy ingredients. A single bowl might not change everything, but it’s the kind of nourishment that works slowly, softly, and surely.

Low sexual activity, body shape, and mood may combine in ways that shorten lives, new study suggests - PsyPost

A large American survey finds that adults who have sex fewer than a dozen times a year die sooner when extra abdominal fat coincides with depression, hinting that mood and body shape can combine in a dangerous feedback loop.

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Oregon - KOIN.com

Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been identified in Oregon for the first time this year, according to the Oregon Health Authority.

N.J. county issues alert for peak tick season as cases rise statewide - NJ.com

Ticks can transmit several serious illnesses including Lyme disease and babesiosis

The Fourth Wave: How Speedballing Is Creating a New Kind of Drug Crisis - Gizmodo

A new approach is urgently needed to address the prevention and treatment of speedballing, the risky—and often deadly—combination of stimulants and opioids.

Arizona resident dies from plague, health officials say - BBC

This was the first recorded death from the disease in Coconino County since 2007.

A 13-year-old had chest pains. A rare disease meant he was "close to sudden cardiac death." - CBS News

Micah Clayborne was diagnosed with Danon disease, a rare condition, after complaining of chest pains. He needed a heart transplant.

Man's kidneys clogged with hundreds of stones at 35 - VnExpress International

When the CT scan of a 35-year-old patient appeared on the screen, Dr. Mai Van Luc from the Department of Urology and Andrology at Hanoi’s E Hospital was stunned.

Liberals and conservatives live differently — but people think the divide is even bigger than it is - PsyPost

New research finds that students with different political identities tend to engage in slightly different everyday behaviors. But students dramatically overestimate how much liberals and conservatives differ, fueling a distorted sense of social and political …

Doctors Are Warning That Ozempic’s Severe Side Effects May Outweigh Its Benefits - Futurism

As weight loss jabs like Ozempic become ever more popular, doctors are growing increasingly concerned about their gnarly side effects.

10 Everyday habits that could lead to kidney damage without you knowing - Times of India

Kidneys filter waste and manage blood pressure. Many lifestyle habits can damage them. Overusing painkillers and eating too much salt are harmful. Pro

Heart Disease: What Causes It—How to Prevent It - Barron's

Caltech’s New Smart Pill Can Read Your Gut Like Never Before - SciTechDaily

PillTrek is a mini capsule that senses gut biomarkers in real time. It enables advanced GI diagnostics without invasive methods. Researchers are gaining a deeper appreciation for the critical role the gastrointestinal (GI) tract plays in maintaining overall h…

Arkansas man bitten by bat while camping at Beaver Lake - 5newsonline.com

"I knew that bats carry rabies oftentimes, especially if they, you know, come at you unprovoked," Cash explained. "I decided to go in straight to the hospital."