RFK Jr's new role with President Donald Trump prompts launch of online platform
Following the swearing in of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., MAHA Alliance and MAHA Action CEO Del Bigtree held a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., last week. Bigtree announced the launch of MAHA.io, which will stand independent of Kennedy’s official position and give Americans a site to access all things MAHA. "MAHA.IO will be more than a platform — it will be the hub of the MAHA movement, transforming America’s healthcare narrative from treating disease to promoting wellness, empowering individuals to chart a new health journey," a MAHA spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
Man with stage 4 cancer raises $150K for experimental treatment
Strangers and friends have raised more than $150,000 for a Seattle man's experimental life-saving cancer treatment after he found out his insurance wouldn't cover it, as reported by SWNS. Matt Maclean, 49, was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer after noticing blood in his stool in October 2020. While sitting in the waiting room, he noticed the doctor pause before walking in — and immediately knew it wasn't good news.
Pope Francis’ medical condition: What to know about bilateral pneumonia
Following Pope Francis’ diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, doctors are speaking about the condition. The Vatican announced the Catholic faith leader’s diagnosis — which was reportedly confirmed via laboratory tests and chest X-rays — in a statement on Tuesday. "The polymicrobial infection, which arose on a picture of bronchiectasis and asmatiform bronchitis, and which required the use of antibiotic cortisone therapy, makes the therapeutic treatment more complex," the statement said. POPE FRANCIS DIAGNOSED WITH BILATERAL PNEUMONIA, VATICAN SAYS "The chest CT scan that the Holy Father underwent this afternoon … demonstrated the onset of bilateral pneumonia that required further pharmacological therapy." Pope Francis, 88, was recently hospitalized to treat bronchitis, a condition that can lead to pneumonia.
Flu cases by state and measles outbreak, plus concerning cancer trends
Flu cases are highest in these US states: See the map - Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why - Measles outbreak continues to worsen among kids in Texas
The teen anxiety epidemic in the US and Australia — and what to do about it
Feelings of isolation and loneliness, as well as associated anxiety and depression, are growing everywhere — and most disturbingly, among our youth. Shocking data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2023 indicated that close to 60% of teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021. The problem is hardly confined to the United States or to North America.
Measles outbreak continues to worsen among kids in this US state
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has been tracking a measles outbreak in the South Plains region of the state. The agency first confirmed the outbreak on Feb. 5, and it has since been growing. A Tuesday update stated that 58 cases have been identified within the last three weeks as symptoms occurred.
Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why
Cigarette smoking is by far the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, data shows — but in a surprising turn of events, the most common form of the disease is primarily found in non-smokers. Researchers at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) analyzed global trends in four main lung cancer subtypes: adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, small-cell carcinoma and large-cell carcinoma. They found that adenocarcinoma has been the most "predominant subtype" in recent years, according to a press release summarizing the study. Younger females were found to be at a particularly high risk.
Minnesota declares state of emergency as diseases cripple Midwestern farms
Minnesota has declared a state of emergency as multiple strains of bird flu have ravaged farms. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) stated in a press release that the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Rural Finance Authority (RFA) Board established the emergency following three outbreaks. Those included avian metapneumovirus (aMPV), highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), and the H5N1 flu virus.
My kids have been to school 3 days in the last month. How I cope
Many parents don’t have the option to work from home. That includes my husband, who is an emergency department doctor. He will often cover for colleagues when they ask him to switch shifts due to family emergencies. I try to say yes if we can make it work — even when it’s inconvenient for our family. That way, I hope they’ll do the same when our daughters are sick. As a professor, I’m often able to work remotely. But it isn’t easy to do so while caring for a sick child. Since I expect to be in this situation again, I reached out to experts to learn what parents can do to take care of their sick kids and themselves while working from home.
Mpox in the United States Fast Facts
Here’s a look at mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in the United States. Mpox is a viral disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. In 2022, an outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus originated in Africa and is the cousin of the smallpox virus