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Va. (WDBJ) – High-protein diets are currently popular, but research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison indicates many people are consuming more protein than they need — particularly those who are sedentary. Researchers said a protein-restricted diet could improve metabolism and promote healthy aging

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, which affects approximately 57 million people globally – a number that’s projected to rise to more than 150 million by 2050

Syphilis cases in Onondaga County have risen 800% since 2020, from 32 cases in 2020 to 301 in 2025. Onondaga County’s Senior Medical Director, Jim Alexander, said it’s a worrisome number “that keeps us up at night.”

As states across much of the South and Midwest banned or further restricted abortions after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade in 2022, they fueled a wave of people with high-risk pregnancies traveling to hospitals in Chicago

As Texas families prepare for the new school year, parents might be checking vaccination records, scheduling doctor’s appointments or weighing whether to seek an exemption. Health officials say it’s also a good time to understand which vaccines are required, where to get affordable shots and why childhood immunizations remain important as diseases such as measles…

Trust me, I know it’s easy to become cynical about industry conferences. After all, there are plenty of opportunities to listen to keynote presentations, network in hotel hallways, and collect enough business cards to last until next year’s event

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it is implementing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support biomedical research and accelerate discoveries as part of President Trump’s Genesis Mission. Launched in November 2025, the Genesis Mission focuses on utilizing AI, advanced computing, and other research enterprises to help solve some of…

LONGER screen time was associated with poorer dermatology-related quality of life among adolescents with skin disease

HOLYOKE – The Holyoke FTD Caregiver’s Support Group will be holding its monthly meeting as a virtual Zoom meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 4 to 5 p.m. It is for caregivers of those afflicted with Frontotemporal Degeneration

Wildfires and heatwaves, Dr van Daalen explains, “strain the cardiovascular system. This can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, kidney problems, and the worsening of existing heart and respiratory conditions.” They can also affect mental health, she adds: “Heat disrupts sleep, impairs concentration, and tends to worsen anxiety, depression, and existing mental health conditions.”