Marina D. Story 
Health officials in New York City have confirmed the first known case of a more severe mpox virus, raising concerns among public health authorities and medical professionals worldwide. The case involves a variant known as Mpox Clade I, which is considered more serious than the strain responsible for the global outbreak in 2022. The discovery … Read more
In early 2026, Bolivia is facing a growing public health challenge as the mosquito virus chikungunya. It spreads rapidly in the eastern region of the country. The Santa Cruz Department has become the epicenter of the outbreak and raises public awareness. According to the Bolivia Ministry of Health, the national number of Chikungunya cases has … Read more
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS) just announced a collaboration with Novo Nordisk as part of a new strategy for weight loss care treatments involving GLP-1s, evolving its US offering to match the company’s approach globally. The telehealth industry continues to develop fast, and Hims & Hers Health is making a smart move in … Read more
Actress Christina Applegate, who is beloved for her iconic roles in comedy has opened up in an outstanding way about her life with multiple sclerosis (MS). But today, people are talking about her for something much deeper in her life, multiple sclerosis (MS). In her own words, she says clearly: “I won’t lie and say … Read more
A baby boy named Hugo Powell has become the first child in the UK to be born by caesarean section using a transplanted womb from a dead donor. Hugo was delivered at the Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in December, weighing 3.1kg. Grace Bell, the baby’s mother, at present in her 30s, was born with … Read more
Hey there, fellow health explorers! If you’ve ever skipped breakfast hoping to shed those stubborn pounds, you’re not alone. Intermittent fasting (IF) has exploded in popularity, think 16/8 plans, alternate-day fasting, or the trendy OMAD (one meal a day). Celebs swear by it, apps track it, and social media is flooded with before-and-after pics. But … Read more
As Mexico prepares to welcome millions of international visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a growing public health concern is emerging: the country risks losing its measles-free status. For years, Mexico has maintained measles elimination status through strong vaccination programs and national immunization efforts. But recent measles outbreaks and declining vaccination coverage are raising … Read more
Could a simple brain speed game really lower your dementia risk? According to an American study, processing speed training exercises may reduce the risk of developing dementia by as much as 25 percent. That’s a powerful finding in the world of brain health and cognitive decline prevention. With dementia cases rising globally, researchers are increasingly … Read more
When Brittney Griner walked back onto American soil after months of detention in Russia, the world saw a headline. A WNBA superstar.A political prisoner.A dramatic return home. But Brittney Griner didn’t just come back as an athlete reclaiming her career. She returned as a woman forever changed, by isolation, by fear, by resilience, and eventually, … Read more
When it comes to recovering from an illness, managing a chronic condition, or transitioning back home after a hospital stay, the quality of care you receive can make all the difference. For thousands of patients across Iowa and Illinois, that difference has come from UnityPoint at Home, and now, the rest of the nation is … Read more