Adopted Teen’s Birth Parents Reappear With A Wild Demand: “I Am In Sudden Debt To Them” - Bored Panda
He was removed from his home as a newborn, and ended up in foster care. He never heard from, nor met, his biological parents again... until now. They hired a private investigator to track him down, and are demanding that the 17-year-old donates bone marrow to…
Boredpanda.com · 5 Aug 2026The ethical perils of gene therapy - Financial Times
A case in China shows the dangers associated with this groundbreaking treatment
Financial Times · 5 Aug 2026One egg, two eggs or more? Cardiologist reveals the ideal daily number for a healthy heart and cholesterol - The Times of India
Eggs have had a complicated reputation for decades. They have been praised as one of the best sources of protein and, at the same time, blamed for raising cholesterol and harming the heart. Many people still hesitate before eating an extra egg, wondering if t…
The Times of India · 5 Aug 2026What public health officials are saying about measles outbreak in Ohio - FOX 8 News
Concern about an outbreak of measles in Northeast Ohio continues to grow, as public health authorities say five new cases of the highly contagious virus have been reported in Geauga County.
fox8.com · 5 Aug 2026Two people in California’s Central Valley are first West Nile virus deaths of 2026 - Sacramento Bee
California reports two early 2026 West Nile virus deaths in Kings and Glenn counties as cases rise; health officials urge mosquito bite prevention and vigilance.
Sacramento Bee · 5 Aug 2026Menopause is more than the end of periods: Doctor explains its hidden link to heart disease, diabetes, os - The Times of India
Health News: Menopause is spoken about in whispers. The conversation usually revolves around hot flashes, mood swings, or irregular periods. But there is another s.
The Times of India · 5 Aug 2026Mom of 4 recovering after suspected spider bite leads to severe complications: reports - Fox News
Britagne Miller reportedly spent weeks hospitalized, including time in intensive care, after a suspected spider bite was followed by surgery and infections.
Fox News · 5 Aug 2026The bitter truth about junk science - The Critic
Last week, the BBC publicised the results of a study which claimed that sugar consumption in early life increases the risk of dementia. People who don’t eat much sugar in the first years of life are…
Thecritic.co.uk · 5 Aug 2026Eating less protein may ‘slow’ ageing. But here’s why the evidence isn’t clear-cut - The Conversation
A new review links eating less protein to longer lifespans and improved metabolism. But lots of this evidence comes from animals, not humans.
The Conversation Africa · 5 Aug 2026A simple 30-minute daily routine may help slow cognitive decline - PsyPost
A 12-week program requiring older adults to read out loud, write by hand, and solve basic math problems for 30 minutes a day resulted in measurable improvements on cognitive tests.
PsyPost · 5 Aug 2026"Rabbit fever" suspected in New York as rare illness resurfaces - axios.com
Tularemia is commonly spread through bites from infected ticks or flies.
Axios · 4 Aug 2026Pesticide exposure linked to higher risk of ALS, research finds - NBC News
Cases of the neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, have risen in the U.S. over the last decade.
NBC News · 4 Aug 2026How to avoid a severe cyclospora illness as the number of cases rise. - NBC News
As cyclosporiasis cases remain high across the U.S., here’s what you should do and symptoms to watch for if you think you’ve consumed bad lettuce.
NBC News · 4 Aug 2026Utah reports 48 cyclospora cases, all but 5 could be tied to travel - KSL.com
Utah has not had any recalled products connected to cyclosporiasis, but the state's Department of Health and Human Services is investigating five cases not connected to travel.
KSL.com · 4 Aug 2026Legionnaires disease outbreak hits central Ohio long-term care facility - NBC4 WCMH-TV
LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) — A Fairfield County long-term care facility is at the center of an investigation into an outbreak of Legionnaires disease. The outbreak currently includes eight cases. Joe Ebel, Fairfield County health commissioner, said all of the cas…
NBC4 WCMH-TV · 4 Aug 2026Georgia woman had unnecessary hysterectomy after lab mix-up and cancer misdiagnosis, lawsuit says - NBC News
Cassandra Barksdale alleges Kaiser Permanente mishandled a tissue sample after she sought help with abnormal bleeding, leading to the removal of her uterus and ovaries.
NBC News · 4 Aug 2026What is ‘rabbit fever?’ Health officials report 3 probable cases in New York - WCVB
What is “rabbit fever?” Health officials report several probable causes of the rare but serious disease.
WCVB Boston · 4 Aug 2026Virginia reports its first locally acquired dengue case - The Washington Post
There is no evidence of continued transmission and no additional reports of locally acquired dengue cases at this time, officials say
The Washington Post · 4 Aug 2026Have High Blood Pressure? Scientists Just Discovered Cutting Out Salt Is Only Half the Dietary Equation - inc.com
Inc. · 4 Aug 2026Stanford, UCSF Medical Center ranked among best hospitals in the U.S. - The Mercury News
Valley Medical Center also is listed among the best hospitals in nation for rehab from brain and spinal injuries.
The Mercury News · 4 Aug 2026Stanford, UCSF Medical Center ranked among best hospitals in the U.S. - The Mercury News
Google News · 4 Aug 2026How the brain's electrical signatures shift as tinnitus becomes chronic - Medical Xpress
Ears are built to listen to sounds from the world around us, but for some people, the sound comes from within. Tinnitus causes people to hear ringing or other noises in one or both ears or in their heads, even when there is no actual sound outside. While tinn…
Medical Xpress · 4 Aug 20262 cases of West Nile virus confirmed in Myrtle Beach - WMBF
The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed two cases of West Nile virus in Myrtle Beach, prompting the city to ask the community to take precautions.
WMBF · 4 Aug 2026Former WVU doctor accused of intentionally passing STDs - WV MetroNews
Dr. John Pisquiy allegedly didn't tell others of his condition.
West Virginia MetroNews · 4 Aug 2026