I Thought I’d Met a Great Guy. When He Refused to Treat His Genital Infection, I Did Something I Never Wanted to Do. - Slate
As the bacteria proliferated in his body, he worried that the treatment would upset his microbiome.
'People are still afraid of those three letters': Fighting the stigma of HIV - NPR
That's a quote from former rugby star Gareth Thomas, who is HIV positive. At the International AIDS Conference in Rio this year, he spoke out about the isolation and discrimination tied to the virus.
The Subtle Stroke Symptom Doctors Say You Should Never Ignore - AOL.com
If you notice stroke symptoms, doctors say you need to call 911 right away.
Mosquito-borne illnesses increasing in US. See map of affected states - USA Today
State and federal officials have warned about surges in multiple mosquito-borne illnesses this season. See which states have been most affected.
Natural compound in blueberries and grapes may unlock fat-burning process in muscle cells - Fox News
A study published in Food Bioscience found pterostilbene from blueberries and grapes helped cultured muscle cells break down stored fat deposits.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to a woman's Stage 4 cancer diagnosis: "Saved my life" - CBS News
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test - AP News
New blood tests are helping doctors diagnose whether Alzheimer’s or something else is causing a patient’s memory problems. Those tests aren’t yet ready for the worried well, although studies are exploring if one day they might help predict who's likely to dev…
A box turtle in Louisiana lost both back legs, so veterinarians built it a tiny wheelchair from LEGO car wheels, syringe cases and epoxy — within minutes Pedro was reversing, turning and moving around on his own again - Space Daily
When a beloved box turtle lost his mobility, a veterinary team improvised with spare parts and rapid engineering—proving that sometimes the best solutions come from creative constraint, not cutting-edge technology.
Weeks after a tick bite, he couldn’t speak or move. A slew of tests finally gave him a diagnosis - CNN
Powassan virus disease is incredibly rare, with fewer than 100 cases diagnosed and reported in the United States each year, according to the CDC.