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Measles outbreak in Kansas continues to grow, inches closer to Kansas City
The number of reported measles cases in Kansas grew slightly over the past week, and while the outbreak has not spread to the Kansas City metro, it is getting closer.
The state saw two new cases, bringing the total number to 48 cases as of Wednesday morning, up from 46 cases a week ago, according to the Kansas Department of Health and ...Read more

Clinical trials: A significant part of cancer care
A cancer diagnosis is an emotional experience. Learning that you have cancer can create feelings of hopelessness, fear and sadness. This is especially true if your cancer is advanced or available treatments are unable to stop or slow its growth.
"Often, when patients are diagnosed with cancer, they feel hopeless and scared. Clinical trials are ...Read more

Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing pediatric falls
May is National Trauma Awareness Month. It's a time to spread awareness about injury prevention and trauma.
Falls are the No. 1 cause of nonfatal injuries among children up to 14 years old in the U.S., according to the National Institutes of Health. Many of these pediatric falls happen at home or on the playground.
Tom Halada, a Mayo Clinic ...Read more
Patient Considers Mr-Guided Ultrasound For Essential Tremor
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 76 years old, and I have had an essential tremor for over six years. It has progressively gotten stronger, mainly in my hands. I have been reading about an MR-guided focused ultrasound and was wondering if you considered this safe. This involves creating a small lesion in the thalamus, which concerns me. -- S.F.
ANSWER: ...Read more
New thinking about perimenopause
Perimenopause is the time when hormone fluctuations -- and the associated symptoms -- mean you're heading to the complete cessation of your periods, AKA menopause. It often starts in your mid-40s and lasts eight to 10 years, but how each person experiences it can vary as wildly as the symptoms.
Contending with those symptoms, which include hot ...Read more

Ill. Gov. JB Pritzker signs order protecting autism data in response to federal research plan under RFK Jr.
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed an executive order that formally restricts the unauthorized collection of autism-related data by state agencies.
Pritzker’s order responds to federal efforts under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to create databases of personal information for those with autism “without clear legal safeguards or ...Read more

North Carolina House votes to make it easier to get ivermectin, reigniting COVID controversy
RALEIGH, N.C. — A drug that gained international attention for its controversial off-label use during the COVID-19 pandemic could soon be available in North Carolina without a prescription.
House Bill 618, titled the “Ivermectin Access Act,” would require the state to issue a standing order by Oct. 1 allowing licensed pharmacists to ...Read more
9/11 health workers rehired after outcry forced Trump to reverse cuts
NEW YORK — Federal workers who help run the health program for Sept. 11 first responders and survivors have been rehired after a bipartisan outcry forced the Trump administration to reverse deep cuts that threatened to hobble the program, lawmakers said Wednesday.
Almost all of the estimated 16 fired World Trade Center Health Program workers ...Read more
The Air Up There
Airplane air quality is generally regarded as good, comparable to or better than other indoor environments thanks to high air exchange rates and the use of high-efficiency particulate air filters. But any air traveler will tell you that flying seems to provoke a particular kind of air turbulence. Namely, increased flatulence.
It's a matter of...Read more
Deciphering Which Vaccines Require An Annual Booster
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old man with no major health issues. Over the past several years, I have been getting a COVID booster in the spring with a second booster in the fall, as well as a flu shot. At my age, is it still appropriate to get a COVID booster in the spring? Also, after getting an respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ...Read more
The smell tell
If something smells fishy to you --well, you're lucky. Being able to discern odors turns out to be an important component of good health, helping you avoid malnutrition, depression and early death!
Unfortunately, lots of folks have lost their ability to discriminate between smells or to smell much at all. Around 60% of folks who have had COVID-...Read more
The ABCs of ACL tears in females
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries are more common in women than men -- and you see the toll it takes on female soccer players. Megan Rapinoe suffered three ACL injuries during her career. It's also common when females play basketball, softball, and volleyball -- for fun, in school, or professionally. More than three-quarters of the tears...Read more
Series Of Infections Follows After An Intense Bout Of Influenza A
DEAR DR. ROACH: I contracted influenza A nine weeks ago, which was confirmed by a nasal swab. I had my regular flu vaccine in mid-November, but it was no match for this virulent strain. I was sicker than I can remember, and COVID seemed mild in comparison. During the illness, I developed a sinus infection and was prescribed an antibiotic that ...Read more

On Nutrition: What is the Mediterranean diet, really?
My husband and I traveled to Italy in 2019. Everything was wonderful, even the “house” wine in restaurants. We were surprised, however, that much of food we were served did not exactly match what we expected in this Mediterranean country.
In particular was the abundance of meat products, especially cold cuts, in the meals provided by our ...Read more
Homeopathy for Fatigue-Related Mood Swings: Natural Remedies for Emotional Balance
• Ignatia: Ignatia, derived from the seeds of the Ignatia amara tree, is a homeopathic remedy that may help alleviate mood swings caused by fatigue and emotional stress. It can be beneficial for individuals experiencing sudden changes in mood, such as sadness, anger, or irritability.
• Nux Vomica: Nux Vomica, prepared from the seeds...Read more
Cut Friday as an Option
People who get a common surgery on a Friday have a significantly higher risk of complications, readmission to the hospital and death as compared to people who got the same types of operation on a Monday, say researchers in a new study.
It's colloquially known as the "weekend effect," alluding to everybody's -- even surgeons' -- distraction ...Read more
Homeopathy for Anxiety and Stress: Natural Supplements to Find Inner Calm
• Aconite: Aconite, derived from the plant Aconitum napellus, is a homeopathic remedy that may help alleviate sudden and intense anxiety. It can be beneficial for individuals experiencing panic attacks or anxiety triggered by specific events or situations.
• Argentum Nitricum: Argentum Nitricum, prepared from silver nitrate, is a ...Read more
Homeopathy for Creativity: Natural Supplements to Boost Your Artistic Flow
• Anacardium: Anacardium, derived from the marking nut, is a homeopathic remedy that may help stimulate creativity and enhance concentration. It can be beneficial for individuals experiencing mental blocks or self-doubt that hinder their creative expression.
• Kali Bromatum: Kali Bromatum, prepared from potassium bromide, is a ...Read more
Homeopathy for Test Anxiety: Natural Supplements to Promote Calmness and Focus
• Argentum Nitricum: Argentum Nitricum, derived from silver nitrate, is a homeopathic remedy that may help alleviate test anxiety. It can be beneficial for individuals who experience nervousness, anticipatory anxiety, and fear of failure before exams.
• Gelsemium: Gelsemium, prepared from the yellow jasmine plant, is a homeopathic ...Read more
Homeopathy for Memory Enhancement: Natural Supplements to Boost Cognitive Function
• Bacopa Monnieri: Bacopa Monnieri, also known as Brahmi, is a herb commonly used in homeopathy to enhance memory and cognitive function. It may help improve learning abilities, concentration, and retention of information.
• Phosphorus: Phosphorus is a homeopathic remedy derived from the chemical element phosphorus. It is believed ...Read more
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