HEALTH
Belly Fat May Increase Alzheimer's Risk, Neuroscientists Warn
"People have become overly concerned with overall weight and often overlook the key role of different body components," the researchers told Newsweek.
New York Governor Slams Medicaid Care Program: 'A Racket'
Hochul told Bloomberg that the program was being abused so much that it now makes up the majority of New York City's job increases.
Toxic Warning Issued to Americans Driving in Hot Weather
Formaldehyde emissions were particularly sensitive to warmer weather, reaching levels above national safety limits.
Listeria Symptoms to Watch Out for as Deli Outbreak Kills 2, Recalls Issued
The outbreak of the foodborne bacteria has caused 28 hospitalizations across 12 different states in the U.S.
Gaza's Insulin Crisis: How Diabetics Are Fighting to Survive
Diabetics in war-torn Gaza fear not just bombs and bullets but uncertain supplies of medicine that could cost them their lives.
Where Generative AI Is Working for Doctors—and Where It's Falling Short
New AI models have shown promise in the health care industry. But they still need some fine-tuning, doctors say.
Gas Risk is Worst in These 20 US Cities
Uncombusted gas leaks "can draw significant time and resources away from other emergencies," the researchers said.
Alzheimer's Breakthrough As New Brain Cell Target Identified
The findings challenge long-standing beliefs on the neuroscience of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Map Shows States Where Women Get Maternity Pay
A map showing the varied maternity leave policies across U.S. states highlights disparities in both benefits and coverage.
Pain Relief Supplement Recalled Over 'Serious and Life-Threatening' Risks
"Use of the product poses a serious threat to consumers," the FDA said.
Brain Microstructure May Show Why Men Are Prone to Autism and Women Anxiety
The findings may support the development of sex-specific interventions for more effective mental-health therapies in the future.
Experts Warn Against Kylie Jenner-Inspired 'Yacht Shoulders' Body Trend
"The yacht shoulders trend promotes unhealthy and unrealistic expectations," a psychotherapist told Newsweek.
Regular Daytime Naps Reduce Dementia Risk, Claims Intelligence Expert
"Your brain-mind is the highest-value asset you have, or will ever have," Mohamed Elmasry said.
Heat Wave Warning: 6 Tips for Hiking Safely in Hot Weather
Stay cool during your next hiking trip by following these tips to prevent heat stroke as soaring temperatures hit the US.
Gen Z Finds Cosmetic Surgery a Turnoff
"Gen Zs believe in proactive aging as opposed to anti-aging," one aesthetic specialist told Newsweek.
Medicaid Patients Are Losing Their Doctors Because of Costs
Over the years, fewer doctors have accepted Medicare and Medicaid as the payments have lowered by a whopping 26 percent since 2001.
Remote Mind Control Technology Developed in 'World's First'
The technology is able to "freely control specific brain regions using magnetic fields," researchers say.
Why Covid Is Back This Summer
COVID-19 cases are up across the U.S. since the start of July as the FLiRT subvariants continue to dominate infections.
Toddler Taken to Hospital After Eating 'Health' Gummies With Illegal Secret
Researchers found hallucinogenic psilocybin or psilocin present in three brands of mushroom gummies sold in Virginia.
Autism Study Finds Link With Pregnancy Diet
The study is the first of its kind to assess overall prenatal diet quality among a large sample size of expectant mothers.
Fat Cats May Help Us Lose Weight
"Microbes we saw also come up again and again in human studies, and clearly people aren't eating cat chow," a researcher said.
Maps Show US Counties Hit by Bird Flu Outbreak
The CDC says the virus has the potential to cause "severe disease" in humans.
Scientists Reveal Key Factor in Likelihood of Childhood Autism
Scientists hope that the discovery will facilitate timely autism diagnoses and enable earlier interventions.
Map Reveals Worst US States For Gender Equality
Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma have the worst gender equality of all U.S. states, with Massachusetts, California and Maine being the best.