An estimated one million women in the United States experience menopause every year, but it’s still often surrounded by stigma — something Dr. Sharon Malone is trying to change. Malone, an OB-GYN and the chief medical adviser of Alloy Women’s Health, gets candid about health and aging in her new book, “Grown …
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What temperature counts as a fever? Medical experts explain when to worry
Sick adults and parents concerned over their children’s health may have wrong ideas about what actually counts as a fever. The answer isn’t as clear as many people might think and depends on a number of factors, medical experts said. Doctors broke down what the numbers on your thermometer actually …
Read More »How to spot the symptoms of dehydration, according to experts
In sweltering summer temperatures, hydration is key to keeping your body healthy. Experts say there are signs to look for to know if you’re not getting enough water. “Your body needs to be properly hydrated to function at its best,” explains Dr. Phillip Davis, medical advisory board physician for ShineWater and …
Read More »Twitter, now called X, reinstates Kanye West’s account
The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, reinstated rapper Kanye West on Saturday, about eight months after his account was suspended for posting antisemitic comments. Last December, West, who performs under the name Ye, posted an image that appeared to show a swastika interlaced with a Star of …
Read More »Billy Baldwin says Gilgo Beach murders suspect was his high school classmate: “Mind
Actor Billy Baldwin, the younger sibling of actor Alec Baldwin, said on Friday that he went to high school with the man who police have taken into custody for his alleged connection to the Gilgo Beach murders. Rex Heuermann of Massapequa, Long Island, was taken into custody as a suspect …
Read More »Norovirus outbreaks surging on cruise ships this year
Norovirus outbreaks spiked on cruise ships this year, with data showing more outbreaks happened between January and June than over the course of any other full calendar year in the last decade. Thirteen norovirus outbreaks have been reported on cruises so far in 2023, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease …
Read More »Suspect captured in fatal shooting of West Virginia officer
A state police officer was fatally shot Friday in southern West Virginia, and a suspect was later arrested, authorities said. Sgt. Cory Maynard was killed in the shooting, Gov. Jim Justice said in a statement, adding that he was “absolutely heartbroken.” He and first lady Cathy Justice extended their sympathies …
Read More »Tina Turner health issues: Singer opened up about kidney disease 2 months before death
Two months prior to her death this week at age 83, Tina Turner opened up about having put herself “in great danger” over her health. For International World Kidney Day on March 9, the music superstar warned her social media followers about the importance of keeping an eye on your …
Read More »Chirping sounds led Miami airport officials to a bag full of smuggled Amazon parrot eggs. Here’s how most of the chicks survived.
The 24 bright green baby parrots began chirping and bobbing their heads the second anyone neared the large cages that have been their homes since hatching in March. The Central American natives, seized from a smuggler at Miami International Airport, are being raised by the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation – …
Read More »1 dead, at least 6 injured after shooting at Mississippi restaurant during a Cinco de Mayo party
One person is dead and at least six other people were shot during a Cinco de Mayo party at a Mississippi restaurant late Friday night, police said. Ocean Springs Police Capt. Ryan LeMaire, in a news release, confirmed that seven people were shot at The Scratch Kitchen on Government Street. …
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