Stop Scrapping Egg Yolks: Brain Power
Egg yolks, long demonized for cholesterol, pack choline that new studies link to 47% lower Alzheimer’s risk—prompting calls to scrap egg white omelettes forever. Story Snapshot Adults eating at least one egg weekly showed 47% reduced Alzheimer’s risk versus rare consumers, driven partly by yolk choline. Obese young adults displayed lower blood choline and elevated […]
Hidden Protein Explains Mystery Disease Crisis
A quiet breakthrough deep in a biology lab may soon expose why deadly “mystery diseases” are rising. Story Snapshot Scientists uncovered a hidden protein, RPA, that helps keep our chromosomes stable and our cells healthy. When RPA malfunctions, it can trigger dangerous telomere shortening linked to cancer and other deadly diseases. Conservatives concerned about family […]
Fasting vs. Cancer: The Missing Human Data
Major cancer centers are quietly testing fasting as a weapon against tumors, but while animal studies show dramatic results, the human evidence remains frustratingly incomplete. Story Highlights Fasting shows powerful anti-cancer effects in mice, enhancing chemotherapy while reducing toxicity Human trials demonstrate safety and metabolic changes but lack definitive survival data Memorial Sloan Kettering discovers […]
Hepatitis A, B, C: What’s the Difference?
Understanding the complexities of hepatitis A, B, and C is crucial, not just for individuals but for public health globally. Story Overview Hepatitis A, B, and C differ significantly in symptoms and treatment. Vaccines are available for A and B, but not for C. Hepatitis C is now largely curable with new treatments. Public awareness […]
AI Is Reading Your Medical History
Your doctor’s entire medical history about you is now being fed into artificial intelligence systems designed to answer questions in seconds, and nobody fully understands the security risks yet. Quick Take Stanford Health Care launched ChatEHR in 2025, embedding AI directly into electronic medical records to help clinicians access patient information faster Healthcare providers see […]
RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Delay Sparks Outrage
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to delay hepatitis B vaccination in newborns has thrust parents into a medical controversy that could leave thousands of children vulnerable to a virus that silently destroys livers. Story Overview RFK Jr. advocates delaying hepatitis B vaccines typically given at birth CDC advisory panel is reconsidering current newborn vaccination timing […]
The Hidden Danger Behind Cold Hands & Feet
Your perpetually frozen fingertips might not be a quirk of your metabolism—they could be your body’s warning system for serious health problems you haven’t discovered yet. Quick Take Cold hands and feet range from harmless responses to environmental temperature to red flags for diabetes, thyroid disease, and dangerous circulatory disorders Raynaud’s disease, affecting blood vessel […]
America’s Overdose Crisis: The Reversal
America just saved more than 27,000 lives in a single year—but the celebration may be premature. Quick Take The U.S. recorded approximately 87,000 overdose deaths from October 2023 to September 2024, representing a nearly 24% decline. Community-driven interventions including widespread naloxone distribution, expanded treatment access, and public health-public safety collaboration have proven effective at reducing […]
First Human H5N5 Bird Flu Death
The first human death from the H5N5 bird flu strain in Washington State signals a new chapter in the ongoing battle against avian influenza. Story Overview The H5N5 strain has never before infected humans, marking a significant development. The deceased had underlying health conditions and exposure to backyard poultry. This is the first confirmed human […]
Cannabis Vomiting Crisis Hits ERs Nationwide
What was once considered a harmless side effect of marijuana use has now earned its own official medical classification. Quick Take Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome now has an official medical classification code for consistent diagnosis Emergency room visits from chronic marijuana users experiencing severe vomiting are increasing nationwide The syndrome creates recurring episodes that can be […]
