Alaska man dies from novel animal-borne virus, likely contracted from stray cat
The first fatality from Alaskapox, a type of orthopoxvirus, has been reported on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. State officials released a bulletin Feb. 9 detailing that an…
After recovering from testicular cancer, Ivory Coast’s Sébastien Haller scores winner in Africa Cup of Nations final
Ivory Coast players and staff celebrate winning the AFCON title. Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images…
Study finds that proteins may predict who will get dementia in 10 years based on blood samples
A study of frozen blood samples has turned up a trove of proteins that may predict several forms of dementia more than 10 years before the disease is diagnosed, researchers from…
100-year-old diver performs dive at the 2024 World Championships
Taghi Askari prepares to dive at the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Doha, Qatar. World Aquatics…
Ask a doc: ‘Why do my gums bleed after I brush my teeth, and what should I do about it?’
If you notice your gums are bleeding after you brush your teeth, you could have other symptoms as well, such as tenderness and swelling. Oral health is very important —…
As pickleball’s popularity soars with older participants, so do injuries
Anna Leigh Waters was the No. 1 women's singles player in the country when she competed in a PPA Tour event in 2023. Many older amateurs have turn to the sport to stay fit, but…
Nick Taylor wins raucous WM Phoenix Open in playoff after crowd trouble bedevils tournament
Nick Taylor celebrates the birdie putt that clinched him playoff victory in the 2024 WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.…
Super Bowl and sports fan depression: How to cope when your team loses, according to mental health experts
You win some, you lose some — and the Super Bowl every year is no exception. As the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers went at it in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday night,…
Thermal Earring may help monitor signs of illness
The Thermal Earring outperformed a smartwatch at sensing skin temperature during periods of rest, according to results from a small-scale study of six users. Photo by Raymond…