Health

After a congenital disorder left her right leg useless, a British teen opted to have it removed. Now she wants to have part of her other leg removed to achieve her goal of competing in top-level Paralympic events, reported the Daily Express. Danielle Bradshaw, 15, was born with developmental dysplasia …

A little-known opioid that’s deadlier than fentanyl has led to a growing number of overdose deaths in recent years. Nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids, were originally developed as pain relievers in the 1950s, but were never approved for use due to the high overdose risk, according to a report …

Depression rates are higher than ever, with nearly 30% of U.S. adults reporting a diagnosis at some point in their lives. While many factors come into play, there are some healthy steps people can take to reduce their risk of slipping into sadness, as revealed in a new study published …

With more than 1.9 million new cancer cases expected to be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), screenings are critical to detect the disease in its early stages before symptoms appear, when the odds of successful treatment are higher. With different screening methods …

A 32-year-old Canadian woman who has been declared brain dead is being kept on life support in a Victoria, British Columbia hospital, with doctors working to keep her alive long enough to deliver her unborn son. Robyn Benson was just 22 weeks pregnant when she complained of a headache and …

A central Indiana couple is adjusting to life with their newborn identical triplet girls. Avery, Cassidy and Bentley Doss were born Monday at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis. The girls are doing well and gaining weight, but will probably stay in the hospital for about eight weeks, parents Amanda …

Aging seems to occur in a linear fashion throughout the human lifespan, from childhood to the “golden years,” but a new study has revealed one specific turning point when aging starts to accelerate in the body. Researchers in China discovered that at around age 50, tissues and organs begin to …

At 117 years old, María Branyas was confirmed by Guinness World Records to be the world’s oldest living person — and researchers say her long life wasn’t just good luck. In a statement to Guinness, Branyas attributed her longevity to “order, tranquility, good connection with family and friends, contact with …

Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, optimal results. The general guideline is for healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate …

Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain toxins and trigger neurodegeneration, resulting in cognitive decline — especially when they interact with theabnormal amyloid and tau proteins …