Global Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record High, WHO Warns
THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 Global tuberculosis (TB) cases climbed again last year, reaching their highest level on record, according to new data from the World Hea
Wild poliovirus detected in Germany
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Investigational Merck Pill, Enlicitide, Cuts ‘Bad’ Cholesterol by 60%, Potentially Replacing Injections
THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 A new investigational pill from Merck could change how millions of people treat high cholesterol and help prevent heart attacks and stro
New Merck Pill Cuts ‘Bad’ Cholesterol by 60%, Potentially Replacing Injections
THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 A new pill from Merck could change how millions of people treat high cholesterol and help prevent heart attacks and strokes without the
Cooking up better health at Home Base
Home Base is known for treating the invisible wounds of war, but caring for veterans and their families requires a whole health approach, and that includes nutrition.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Diabetes Risk In Young Adults
THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 Chowing down on ultra-processed foods fast food, packaged snacks, heat-and-eat meals increases young adults risk of health problems that
Headaches Affect Almost a Third of People Worldwide
THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 Do you have regular migraine headaches If so, you ve got a lot of company.Nearly 1 in every 3 people worldwide suffer from a headache di
Heart Health Impact Of Food Deserts Can Be Blunted By Healthy Grocery Deliveries, Study Says
THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 Black adults living in food deserts can beat high blood pressure, with a little help.Folks living in an area with few grocery stores had
Personalized Prehabilitation Improves Surgery Outcomes, Trial Finds
THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 People facing a major surgery might understandably think they need to conserve their energy, both for the procedure as well as the rehab
Poverty, Debt Lead To Early Death In The U.S., Studies Say
THURSDAY, Nov. 13, 2025 Poverty and indebtedness increase a person s risk of dying young, a pair of new studies say.People with poverty-level family income or i