CDC: Teen Sadness, Suicidal Behavior Declining
A new national survey shows that teenagers' mental health has improved significantly since its lowest point during the pandemic, with fewer teens reporting persistent sadness or suicidal thoughts.
Alzheimer’s Risk May Be Linked to Body-Wide Inflammation
New genetic research suggests Alzheimer's risk may be tied to inflammation in organs like the gut, lungs and skin, not just the brain.
Cindy Crawford’s Son Presley Gerber Dies at 27 in Rehab
Presley Gerber, son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles County. He was 27.
Alejandra Guzmán Cuts Concert Short After Hip Injury
Mexican singer Alejandra Guzmán abruptly ended a concert in Veracruz after suffering a hip injury on stage, prompting an ambulance to rush her to a local hospital.
Alejandra Guzmán Hurt Mid-Show, Rushed Off on Stretcher
Mexican rock icon Alejandra Guzmán had to halt her Veracruz concert after apparently dislocating her hip, leaving the stage on a stretcher and heading straight to the hospital.
Yucatán Discharges 181 in ‘Brain-Eating Amoeba’ Scare
Health authorities in Yucatán, Mexico, have discharged 181 people who were being monitored after a case linked to the so-called 'brain-eating amoeba' was detected in the region.
Rare Gene Tied to Lung Cancer Risk in Never-Smokers
Scientists have identified a rare genetic mutation, concentrated in Southern Appalachia, that appears to dramatically raise the risk of lung cancer in people who have never smoked.
Oral Thrush: What Those White Mouth Patches Mean
Oral thrush, caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans, shows up as creamy white patches on the tongue and inner cheeks, mostly in babies, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
Mexico’s School Junk Food Ban Survives Legal Challenges
Mexican authorities have confirmed that the nationwide ban on junk food sales in schools will stay in effect, despite legal challenges filed by businesses and other parties seeking to block it.
FBI Captures Fugitive Behind $142M Medicare Fraud in Vietnam
Emylee Thai, a Houston-area lab owner accused of bilking Medicare out of $142 million through unnecessary genetic tests, was arrested in Vietnam after nearly three years on the run.