HEALTH
I Thought I Was Healthy. I Never Saw My Diagnosis Coming
I was prepared to die. I accepted my fate.
Iowa Woman's Box of Giraffe Poo Seized at Airport
"There is a real danger with bringing fecal matter into the U.S.," a U.S. Customs and Border Protection statement said.
Is the Metaverse the Next Big Step in Health Care Evolution?
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre explores new ways it can offer its health care capabilities in the metaverse.
Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy Linked to Severe Gut Problems: Study
A small percentage of users may experience severe gastrointestinal side effects.
Could COVID Be Behind the Pink-Eye Epidemic?
"Conjunctivitis is a known symptom of COVID," Paul R. Hunter, a professor in medicine at the University of East Anglia, told Newsweek.
Paris Bedbugs Update as Fears Grow Infestation Has Spread to Other Cities
Officials have warned of an outbreak of the parasites, with social media users documenting their spread on the transport network.
Baltimore Water Update: New Test for Parasites in Druid Lake Reservoir
Cryptosporidium, which was discovered in a Baltimore lake, can cause diarrhea and sometimes severe respiratory symptoms.
My Doctor Read the Wrong CT Scan. Now I've Lost Custody of My Kids
My time is spent in too many doctor's appointments to count.
Gen Z Boosts Mental Health Industry
According to a new report, a whopping 61 percent of Gen Z have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
New Weight-Loss Drug Mimics Exercise to Burn Fat
"This class of drug increases the metabolic activity of muscle, mimicking the effects of exercise without affecting food intake," Thomas Burris told Newsweek.
I Lost 65lbs Using One Simple Method—Without Going to the Gym
I would force myself to do crazy high-intensity exercise routines and always felt like I was dying.
Neuroscientists' Long-Term Memory Discovery Might Help Dementia Research
"We now have a firmer understanding of the cellular mechanisms that allow memories to be both formed and stored," Professor Cristina Alberini said.
COVID Map Shows 9 States Where Cases Are Rising This Month
The average test positivity in the past four weeks nationwide through September 23 was 13.8 percent, according to latest data from the CDC.
Pink-Eye Epidemic Impacts Hundreds of Thousands of People
Nearly 400,000 people across Pakistan have been infected so far this year, with over 10,000 cases being reported in a 24-hour period several days last week.
How Your Afternoon Naps Can Affect Your Lifespan
While napping can be beneficial to your health, it can also be harmful if not done right—the key is knowing just how long to nap for.
I Put Whiskey in My Morning Coffee. It Was Just the Start
At 27, I discovered what cocaine can do. I would wake up and snort it on the car ride to work, all day at work, and all evening.
I Lost 94lbs Following One Diet Rule—With No Exercise
I still eat pizza on some occasions.
Thousands of Schools Shut Amid Eye Virus Outbreak
Nearly 60,000 schools across the Punjab region of Pakistan will be closed over the next few days to prevent the spread of viral conjunctivitis.
COVID Vaccine Price Skyrockets
The CDC says it is now paying $81.61 per dose for the Moderna COVID vaccine and $85.10 per dose for Pfizer.
Sleep Late on Weekends? You May Age Faster, New Study Finds
"I am hoping our study is a wake-up call to reduce the levels of these unhealthy lifestyle factors," its author, Professor Xiaoling Wang, told Newsweek.
Scientists Reveal 6 Foods You Should Be Eating During Pregnancy
Researchers have established that six nutrients are essential for a healthy pregnancy.
Visiting a Polluted City for Just a Few Days Can Increase Risk of Stroke
"A vacation to an area with high air pollution level might impact our health," one researcher told Newsweek.
