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Here are eight of the biggest stories covered this week.
1. Human plague case confirmed in Colorado
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is investigating a case of bubonic plague in Pueblo County. Here’s what you need to know about the spread, symptoms and prevention. Click here to get the story.
Bubonic plague is caused by Yersinia pestis, a bacterium that was probably first introduced to North America around 1900 from rats on ships from South Asia. (iStock)
2. Epileptic man paints seashells to find a cure
A simple walk on the beach could be enough to raise awareness about epilepsy, thanks to a New Jersey man. Kyle Adamkiewicz has revealed how he’s spreading his hand-painted seashells around the world in an effort to educate others and raise funds. Click here to get the story.
Kyle Adamkiewicz, pictured above and now 33, has suffered from epilepsy since being diagnosed at age 6. He combines his love of art with the power of nature to help raise awareness about his condition. (Adamkiewicz family)
3. FDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Drug
Eli Lilly’s Kisunla (donanemab) is a once-monthly injection for adults with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Doctors are weighing the significance of the new drug’s approval. Click here to get the story.
In phase 3 trials published in May 2023, donanemab was shown to “significantly slow cognitive and functional decline in people with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease,” according to Eli Lilly’s website. (iStock)
4. Caring for Caregivers: Advice from an Alzheimer’s Specialist
Alzheimer’s disease places a significant burden not only on the estimated seven million people who live with it, but also on the caregivers who support them. Dr Heather Sandison provided advice on how caregivers can protect their own health. Click here to get the story.
Dr Heather Sandison, left, a leading expert on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, said it was essential for caregivers to protect their own mental and physical health. Her new book is called “Reversing Alzheimer’s: The New Tool Kit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health.” (Dr Heather Sandison/iStock)
5. Here are the tThe 9 Most Common Questions Women Over 40 Ask Their Doctors
From sleep to supplements to cancer risk, here’s what patients are asking, according to Dr. Alexa Fiffick, a family medicine and menopause practitioner at Concierge Medicine of Westlake in Cleveland, Ohio. Click here to get the story.
Dr. Alexa Fiffick, left, a family medicine physician and menopause practitioner at Concierge Medicine of Westlake in Cleveland, Ohio, revealed the most common questions she hears from her patients. (Dr Alexa Fiffick/iStock)
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6. Doctor warns of dangers of homemade medicines
Mail-order ketamine injections can be “extremely dangerous,” warns Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel. Find out why unsupervised use is so risky. Click here to get the story.
Although ketamine has been shown to be effective for severe depression, doctors do not recommend that patients use it without medical supervision. (Getty Images)
7. Amid COVID-19 surge this summer, doctors share prevention tips
Renowned epidemiologist Dr. Jay Varma and Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone, shared key insights on the latest COVID variants. Click here to get the story.
A summer surge of COVID is underway in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned. (iStock)
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8. Ask a doctor: “How do I get rid of blisters on my feet?”
Here’s how to cure painful blisters and how to prevent them in the first place, according to podiatrists. Click here to get the story.
Top health topics of the week included infectious diseases, epilepsy awareness, caregiver stress, new Alzheimer’s drugs and more. (iStock)
