Gender surgeries, migraine tips, 'Zika-like' virus and more top health stories

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Here are eight stories worth knowing. 

1. Breast removal surgery performed on girls under age 12

Since 2017, hundreds of females age 12 and younger with gender dysmorphia have undergone double mastectomies, according to analysis released by the Manhattan Institute this week — and that number may be considerably higher. The risks of this "drastic intervention" are noted by experts. Click here to get the story.

Psychologists point out the mental health consequences of certain types of surgery on young women. (iStock)

2. Top 10 causes of death in US

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the primary killers in the country. Find out where heart disease, cancer and COVID fall on the list. Click here to get the story.

Heart disease was once again the top cause of death in 2023. (iStock)

3. ‘Zika-like’ virus spreads into Europe

The Oropouche virus is transmitted through bites by mosquitoes and midges, with sloths and birds acting as hosts. Check out symptoms, treatment and prevention tips. Click here to get the story.

As of the end of July, 19 cases of the Oropouche virus had been reported in Europe, with 12 in Spain, five in Italy and two in Germany, per reports. (iStock)

4. Avoiding tragedy on the water

Alcohol was involved in 17% of boating fatalities, according to new data from the U.S. Coast Guard. Experts reveal tips on preventing these tragedies. Click here to get the story.

Alcohol is known to cause impaired judgment, balance, coordination and reaction time — all of which can put boat operators and their passengers at risk for accidents and fatalities. (iStock)

5. Screen time limits benefit kids

Kids who had only a certain number of hours of screen time each week showed improvements in mental health, communication and behavioral difficulties. Click here to get the story.

In 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory related to social media use among youth, emphasizing mental health concerns. (iStock)

6. What to do when a migraine hits

A doctor notes the most important steps to take to reduce headache pain and curb anxiety about the condition. Click here to get the story.

One out of every seven people around the world suffers from migraines, statistics show. (iStock)

7. Lance Bass announces Type 1.5 diabetes diagnosis

Here's what to know about the condition, which is often mistaken for type 2 diabetes, experts say. Click here to get the story.

Pop singer Lance Bass recently shared on social media that he has type 1.5 diabetes, also known as latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA). (Getty Images)

8. Chiropractic cure for colic in babies?

An Ohio couple claims that chiropractic adjustments "transformed" their fussy infant. Doctors weigh in on the potential benefits and risks of performing the treatment on babies. Click here to get the story.

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This week's top health stories included risky surgeries, a little-known type of diabetes, a viral outbreak and migraine control tips.  (iStock)