New year kicks off with a rise in respiratory virus infections and hospitalizations

Smoking is notorious for causing damage to the lungs — but a recent study confirmed that it’s also harmful to the brain. Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine (WashUMed) in St. Louis, Missouri, analyzed the brain scans, smoking history and genetic risk of 32,094 participants of European descent from the UK Biobank database….

Thousands of doses of vaccines against childhood diseases have started to be delivered into the Gaza Strip to support a growing health emergency in the region, the Palestinian health ministry in the Hamas-controlled government announced Monday. The vaccines to treat childhood diseases, including polio and measles, are estimated to be enough to cover vaccinations for…

Winter can wreak havoc on the skin — but there are smart steps to take to protect and nourish it during the colder months. “Most people know the impact that the summer weather and UV rays can have on the skin, but not everyone is aware that they need to take just as much care…

A recent study by the University of Exeter and Maastricht University published in JAMA Neurology has identified some of the factors that can lead to early cases of dementia ― some of which may surprise you. The data analyzed the behaviors of over 350,000 participants younger than 65 across the United Kingdom to evaluate young-onset…

Kratom faces scrutiny over health risks – CBS News Watch CBS News Kratom is commonly marketed as a health wonder, but the FDA warns of “serious adverse effects.” It has even been blamed for several deaths. Mark Strassmann reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting….

The cinnamon, which originated from a plant in Ecuador, had lead levels more than 2,000 times higher than a maximum level proposed by the FDA, officials said.