Health

The abrupt closure of Northview Village Nursing Home, the largest skilled nursing facility in St. Louis, has left approximately 170 residents in a state of uncertainty and disarray.  The sudden shutdown occurred on Friday, with residents…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken to social media to address the recent surge in COVID-19 cases worldwide.  Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, the COVID-19 technical lead at WHO, shared a video explaining the contributing factors to the…

In recent years, the landscape of colorectal cancer diagnoses has shifted, with an alarming rise among young adults.  This trend raises concerns as patients, often in their 20s and 30s, face challenges in early detection, and healthcare…

Recent federal data reveals an alarming surge in respiratory illness activity across the United States, with seventeen states experiencing "high" or "very high" levels of such cases.  As COVID-19 and flu hospitalizations rise, health…

According to local health authorities, a norovirus outbreak connected to Sushi Nine, a popular sushi restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina, has resulted in at least 241 people falling ill since late last month.  It has raised concerns…

Psilocybin, a psychedelic compound that is found in "magic mushrooms," has shown its potential as an effective treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD) when combined with talk therapy, according to the results of a clinical trial shown in…

A sleep disorder once deemed rare may be more prevalent than previously thought, according to a recent study shedding light on idiopathic hypersomnia, a neurological condition causing excessive sleepiness despite adequate rest.…

In a crucial move aimed at easing the financial burden on residents, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law on Wednesday, making the state the second, after Colorado, to prohibit credit agencies from collecting information…