Health

Flu season could kick off ‘incredibly’ early — what scientists are watching - Nature

Oct 6, 2026, 6:33 PM17.3KViews

Flu season could kick off ‘incredibly’ early — what scientists are watching - Nature

Cases in the Northern Hemisphere are cropping up weeks early, and they are dominated by a virus with a concerning mutation.

USA Today

Oct 6, 2026, 6:32 PM7.0KViews

Hospitalized teen can't control legs, bladder due to severe West Nile Virus case - USA Today

13-year-old Joseph Vazquez has been hospitalized after contracting a severe case of West Nile Virus, a mosquito-borne disease.

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I Was Assaulted at a Frat. Afterward, I Did Something Many People Can’t Understand. I Think Cornell’s Jane Doe Might. - Slate

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Oct 6, 2026, 5:47 PM14.4KViews

I Was Assaulted at a Frat. Afterward, I Did Something Many People Can’t Understand. I Think Cornell’s Jane Doe Might. - Slate

In the days after, I texted him, apologized, and promised to correct any rumors that I'd been raped.

The Washington Post

Oct 6, 2026, 2:32 PM18.2KViews

A BRCA gene mutation ups your risk of these 4 cancers. Here’s what to know. - The Washington Post

Inheriting a mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 puts you at higher risk of breast, prostate, ovarian and pancreatic cancer. Genetic testing and screening can be life-saving.

Science Daily

Oct 6, 2026, 1:05 PM6.2KViews

Goodbye joint replacements? Stanford scientists found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritis - ScienceDaily

Scientists have found a surprising way to regrow damaged knee cartilage by blocking a protein that becomes more abundant with age. In old mice, the treatment restored naturally lost cartilage and also helped prevent osteoarthritis after ACL-like knee injuries…

Whole Grain vs. Sourdough Bread: Which Is Better for Blood Sugar? - Verywell Health

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Oct 6, 2026, 1:00 PM23.2KViews

Whole Grain vs. Sourdough Bread: Which Is Better for Blood Sugar? - Verywell Health

If you’re working on better blood sugar control, a whole grain sourdough option might be your best bet. But it’s also worth considering what you’re eating with bread, as this affects its impact on your blood sugar.

MS Now

Oct 6, 2026, 12:34 PM13.4KViews

Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is the largest in decades in the U.S. - MS NOW

The state has surpassed 1,000 measles cases this year, health officials said Monday, making it the largest outbreak in the U.S. in more than three decades.

Buzzfeed

Oct 6, 2026, 12:01 PM11.9KViews

Doctors Are Revealing The Health Tips They Wish Everyone Knew Before It's Too Late - BuzzFeed

"Skipping flossing is like showering and not washing your butthole."

New York Post

Oct 6, 2026, 10:59 AM23.2KViews

I’m a neurologist — 7 everyday habits that are quietly damaging your brain - New York Post

“The habits you build now are an investment in who you’re going to be in the future,” Northwell’s Dr. Randy D’Amico told The Post.

The Washington Post

Oct 6, 2026, 10:32 AM26.8KViews

Column | 3 science-backed ways to help your brain clear out waste - The Washington Post

If the brain’s plumbing doesn’t work properly, research shows, cellular garbage accumulates, and a cleaner brain may be a healthier one.

The Washington Post

Oct 6, 2026, 10:32 AM17.5KViews

Column | Birth order doesn’t predict your personality. Here’s what does. - The Washington Post

New research is challenging assumptions about what determines our personality — and showing that you can change it.

Blood sugar spikes are not necessarily bad for you - BBC

BBC News

Oct 6, 2026, 8:39 AM8.1KViews

Blood sugar spikes are not necessarily bad for you - BBC

It's trendy to be concerned about blood sugar spikes, but these can be a normal response to eating. Here's when you don't need to worry.

Possible rabid raccoon found in backyard of Westlake Village home; dog, 4 workers possibly exposed - ABC7 Los Angeles

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Oct 6, 2026, 5:59 AM18.9KViews

Possible rabid raccoon found in backyard of Westlake Village home; dog, 4 workers possibly exposed - ABC7 Los Angeles

This is the 1st suspected case of rabies in a raccoon in L.A. County since 1973.

Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent - Lampard Inquiry - BBC

BBC News

Oct 6, 2026, 5:42 AM4.1KViews

Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent - Lampard Inquiry - BBC

Infrared technology is used in patients' bedrooms and can monitor their breathing and pulse.

Medscape

Oct 6, 2026, 4:12 AM16.4KViews

CT Use Surges, Ultrasound Use Declines for Kidney Stones - Medscape

CT use and hospital admissions for kidney stones increase over 9 years, while ultrasound use declines, a US study finds.

MedPage Today

Oct 6, 2026, 4:03 AM7.4KViews

CDC Warns on Rise in Deadly Fungal Infections That Spread to the Brain - MedPage Today

It's 'alarming' to see these infections in otherwise healthy patients, researcher says

Longtime surfers are being diagnosed with this strange condition - NewsNation

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Oct 6, 2026, 2:56 AM25.9KViews

Longtime surfers are being diagnosed with this strange condition - NewsNation

Dermatology Professor Dr. Jeffrey Klein at UC Irvine led research into identifying "liposurfomas," that develop on surfers' chests.

ScienceAlert

Oct 5, 2026, 11:36 PM17.1KViews

Your Brain Under Anesthesia Behaves Surprisingly Like a Worm's, Scientists Discover - ScienceAlert

Every day, thousands of people are put under general anesthesia as a routine part of surgery.

Madison County reports rare Powassan virus case - WSTM

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Oct 5, 2026, 10:03 PM22.4KViews

Madison County reports rare Powassan virus case - WSTM

A Madison County resident has tested positive for Powassan virus, the county health department said.

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Flu season could kick off ‘incredibly’ early — what scientists are watching - Nature

Hospitalized teen can't control legs, bladder due to severe West Nile Virus case - USA Today

I Was Assaulted at a Frat. Afterward, I Did Something Many People Can’t Understand. I Think Cornell’s Jane Doe Might. - Slate

A BRCA gene mutation ups your risk of these 4 cancers. Here’s what to know. - The Washington Post

Goodbye joint replacements? Stanford scientists found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritis - ScienceDaily

Whole Grain vs. Sourdough Bread: Which Is Better for Blood Sugar? - Verywell Health

Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is the largest in decades in the U.S. - MS NOW

Doctors Are Revealing The Health Tips They Wish Everyone Knew Before It's Too Late - BuzzFeed

I’m a neurologist — 7 everyday habits that are quietly damaging your brain - New York Post

Column | 3 science-backed ways to help your brain clear out waste - The Washington Post

Column | Birth order doesn’t predict your personality. Here’s what does. - The Washington Post

Blood sugar spikes are not necessarily bad for you - BBC

Possible rabid raccoon found in backyard of Westlake Village home; dog, 4 workers possibly exposed - ABC7 Los Angeles

Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent - Lampard Inquiry - BBC

CT Use Surges, Ultrasound Use Declines for Kidney Stones - Medscape

CDC Warns on Rise in Deadly Fungal Infections That Spread to the Brain - MedPage Today

Longtime surfers are being diagnosed with this strange condition - NewsNation

Your Brain Under Anesthesia Behaves Surprisingly Like a Worm's, Scientists Discover - ScienceAlert

Madison County reports rare Powassan virus case - WSTM