What is Alaskapox? The disease has claimed its first fatality

Public health officials in Alaska have disclosed the first known human death from Alaskapox, a virus typically found in small mammals. No human-to-human transmission of Alaskapox has been detected so far, and there have been no known cases outside the state for which the virus is named. California health officials confirmed there’ve been no reports… Continue reading What is Alaskapox? The disease has claimed its first fatality

Bella Hadid opens up about her health struggles and Lyme disease

Bella Hadid has opened up about a multitude of health issues, including Lyme disease, that she has been battling for more than half of her life. On Sunday, the 26-year-old fashion model shared an Instagram post that included photos of medical records and a statement reflecting on her experiences with chronic illness. “The little me… Continue reading Bella Hadid opens up about her health struggles and Lyme disease

These Southern California counties have some of the highest cases of Alzheimer’s disease

Four Southern California counties recorded some of the highest numbers in the nation for Alzheimer’s disease, with cases expected to increase in the next few years as the state’s population ages, according to a new report by the Alzheimer’s Assn. The report, which was shared at the 2023 Alzheimer’s Assn. International Conference in Amsterdam last… Continue reading These Southern California counties have some of the highest cases of Alzheimer’s disease