How Caffeine Can Help Relieve Headaches — And Other Expert Tips to Prevent Them

Almost everyone experiences headaches at some point in life.The pain can be sharp, dull, throbbing, or stabbing, and may sometimes spread from your head to your scalp, face, or neck. Headaches can last from a few minutes to several days. Dr. Xand van Tulleken, host of the BBC’s What’s Up Docs health program, says he […]

New Study Suggests Radiation May Be Unnecessary for Some Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients

New research suggests that some women with early-stage breast cancer may not need radiation therapy after surgery. The findings, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, indicate that women at intermediate risk can safely forgo radiation without affecting survival, signaling a shift toward more personalized and less aggressive treatment options. For decades, radiation has […]

First U.S. Cases of Clade I Mpox Without Travel History Found in Los Angeles County

Health authorities in Los Angeles County have confirmed two cases of a potentially more serious form of mpox — marking the first time this particular strain, known as Clade I, has been detected in the United States among individuals with no recent travel to regions considered high-risk. The first case, publicly reported Tuesday, involved a […]