Daily Aspirin No Longer Recommended for Stroke Prevention in Older Adults — Although Millions Still Take It - AOL

A new survey found that 1 in 5 adults “who say they have no personal or family history of heart attack or stroke,” reported “routinely” taking a low-dose asp...

Flu in California surging to levels not seen since before the COVID pandemic - San Francisco Chronicle

Several factors may be driving the seasonal flu’s surge in California to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say.

Can't stop chewing ice? What it might reveal about your health — and why it's so bad for your teeth. - Yahoo Life

Dentists say chewing ice is a big no-no. But what drives people to do it in the first place?

Diagnostic dilemma: A man ended up in the ER after drinking 6 gallons of milk in 2 days - Livescience.com

A man experiencing excessive thirst drank lots of milk, with dangerous consequences.

First-in-human study of epidural spinal cord stimulation in individuals with spinal muscular atrophy - Nature.com

Improved muscle function, strength and fatigue measures were observed after electrical spinal cord stimulation in individuals with spinal muscular atrophy.

A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better - The Associated Press

Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger when an implanted device zapped their spinal cord. On Wednesday, researchers reported that a spine-stimulating implant already being tested for paralysis might also aid neu…

Spinal cord electrical stimulation restores neural function in clinical trial - Medical Xpress

A new drug-free, minimally invasive intervention targets the root cause of progressive loss of neural function in spinal muscle atrophy (SMA), an inherited neuromuscular disease. An intervention, which involves electrical stimulation of the sensory spinal ner…

Two schools temporarily close due to illnesses - WSBT-TV

The wave of illness sweeping across the region has forced at least two area schools to close.Holy Family School in South Bend will be closed for at least Wednes

Coeur d'Alene Police face fierce fentanyl fight - Coeur d'Alene Press

Boardman, a member of the city’s small opioid task force formed last year, outlined some of what police up against in 15-minute presentation to the City Council on Tuesday.

White House health information freeze continues to trouble providers after initial end date arrives but return to normal doesn’t - McKnight's Long-Term Care News

Days after the Trump administration ordered a sweeping freeze of federal communications, the ban was scheduled to lift on Feb. 1.

Want glowing skin? Nutritionist shares 10 foods that boost collagen naturally for stronger hair and fewer wrinkles - Hindustan Times

Here are some animal and plant-based collagen-boosting foods that can help promote healthy skin and hair. From bone broth and eggs to berries and avocado.  | Health

15 Jaw-Droppingly WILD Facts About The Female Body That I Am 99.9% Sure You've Never Heard Before - BuzzFeed

"It's NOT just you. You are NOT imagining your symptoms; look them up."

Respiratory virus cases surge in Austin area as doctors prepare for its peak - KVUE.com

Experts say it's the worst flu season in recent years and we're not even at the peak yet.

New Research Reveals How Lycopene Revitalizes Brain Health and Fights Depression - SciTechDaily

Lycopene, a plant-derived compound found in tomatoes and other red fruits, is showing promise as a natural antidepressant. Researchers found that lycopene enhances BDNF expression, a key protein involved in brain health, which appears to be suppressed in depr…

"So Many Dead Birds" - Tufts Researchers Testing For Avian Flu On Nantucket - Nantucket Current

Nantucket Current is the island's leading online news source. We deliver the news, stories, and people of Nantucket, unbiased and unfiltered.

What's behind the recent spike of flu cases around Kentucky? - WHAS11.com

According to Louisville infectious disease expert Ruth Carrico, a lot more respiratory cases are happening later than we normally see.