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Katie Couric opens up about a sudden, temporary memory loss due to transient global amnesia
health5 days ago

Katie Couric opens up about a sudden, temporary memory loss due to transient global amnesia

Katie Couric revealed she experienced several hours of memory loss during the Aspen Ideas Festival, later diagnosed as transient global amnesia. An MRI ruled out stroke, and the condition—characterized by temporary memory gaps—usually resolves within 24 hours with no lasting effects. The exact cause is unknown, though migraines, high cholesterol, and heart disease may raise risk. Couric noted the missing hours will always be a part of her memory.

Georgia hospitals launch trials of a promising pancreatic cancer drug
health-news1 month ago

Georgia hospitals launch trials of a promising pancreatic cancer drug

Researchers at Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute and Piedmont Atlanta Hospital are testing daraxonrasib, an experimental pancreatic cancer drug, after FDA early-access approval; early results show tumor shrinkage with fewer side effects than standard chemotherapy, offering hope for patients facing one of the deadliest cancers.

The hidden side of pet ownership: when companionship comes with stress
health-news1 month ago

The hidden side of pet ownership: when companionship comes with stress

Pet ownership brings companionship and improved well-being, but it also carries notable stressors—separation anxiety when away from pets, financial and caregiving burdens, vet visits, and disenfranchised grief after a pet’s death. Experts underscore validating owners’ feelings and suggest practical support like flexible work options, social backing, and self-compassion to help balance the joys of pet companionship with its challenges.

Pollen Season Targets America's Allergy Capitals This Spring
health-news2 months ago

Pollen Season Targets America's Allergy Capitals This Spring

Pollen counts are rising nationwide as tree pollen peaks mid-April in the central U.S. and mid-May in the north, with grass pollen peaking May–July in the South before moving north; the Asthma and Allergy Foundation lists Boise, San Diego, Tulsa, Provo, Rochester, Wichita, Raleigh, Ogden, Spokane, Greenville, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Richmond, Colorado Springs, Little Rock, Toledo, New Orleans, Winston-Salem and Lakeland as the hardest-hit cities this year, affecting more than 80 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies.