Category: Health
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Maradona Trial: Medical Team Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison for the Death of the Argentine Football Icon
The trial of eight medical professionals accused of criminal negligence in the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona began on March 11, 2025, in San Isidro, Buenos Aires. Maradona, who led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup, passed away on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60, while recovering from brain…
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Trial for the Death of Diego Maradona: Medical Team Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison for the Passing of the Argentine Football Icon
The trial of eight medical professionals accused of criminal negligence in the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona began on March 11, 2025, in San Isidro, Buenos Aires. Maradona, who led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup, passed away on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60, while recovering from brain…
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Heart Disease Continues to Be the Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.
Heart disease kills more people than any other cause, as many of the risk factors contributing to it continue to rise, according to data reported in the 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report from the American Heart Association. “Did you know that in the U.S., someone dies from cardiovascular disease every 34 seconds?…
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Take the Life-Saving Step: Radon Testing
Radon — an odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas found at elevated levels in homes and buildings across the United States — is the second leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for about 21,000 deaths each year, and the primary cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. The American Lung Association is joining forces with Protect Environmental…
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Measles Outbreak in Texas: Latest Updates
As of February, Texas is facing its most significant measles outbreak in nearly three decades, with 146 confirmed cases since the end of January. This increase has resulted in one death—a school-aged unvaccinated child—and 20 hospitalizations. The outbreak is primarily concentrated in the South Plains region, notably in Gaines County, which has one of the…
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Measles Cases Are Rising in the U.S. Do I Need a Vaccine Booster?
Measles cases are rising in the U.S., with vaccination rates for kindergarten children dropping and some adults needing revaccination.
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What You Need to Know About This Year’s Brutal Flu Season?
If you live in the United States, you may have noticed that “everyone” is catching the flu. This is the impression that remains as we reach the peak of winter in the northern hemisphere. Of course, the “everyone” is an exaggeration, but the number of cases this year is undoubtedly above normal. What you need…
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Flu Season in the U.S. Is the Most Intense in the Last 15 Years
The winter virus season in the United States is in full swing and is already considered the most intense in the last 15 years. An indicator of flu activity is the percentage of medical visits motivated by flu-like symptoms. Last week, this number was clearly higher than the peak of any winter flu season since…
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A Daily Dose of Omega-3 May Slow Aging, Says Study
A daily dose of omega-3 may slow the aging process, according to a large clinical trial aimed at extending human life expectancy. Healthy elderly individuals who took one gram of the essential fatty acid for three years aged three months less than others in the trial, as measured by biological markers. Vitamin D supplementation and…
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From Texas to Florida, Rare Winter Storm Brings Cold and Snow to Southern States
Temperatures well below normal took over the Southern United States as a winter storm began to spread heavy snow and dangerous ice across a region stretching from Texas to northern Florida, where such weather is rarely seen. The cold front had residents rushing to insulate pipes, check heating systems, and stock up on emergency supplies.…