Bleeding episodes in infants increase as vitamin K refusals increase in U.S., two studies find
CHICAGO, Nov. 5 — Rates of life-threatening hemorrhage among U.S. infants have risen sharply since 2017 as parents increasingly refuse protective doses of vitamin K for newborns, a trend that coincides with a growing wave of distrust of vaccines and…
Scientists discover unexpected aging ‘cliff’ in sperm RNA: ScienceAlert
It takes two to tango, and yet when it comes to research into human reproduction, female fertility has always taken center stage. Today, emerging research is taking another step forward. Sperm from older fathers may show more signs of aging than we…
Prostate cancer cases rise by 2,000 one year after Chris Hoy’s diagnosis
Annual statistics show that in total there were 373,574 new cancer diagnoses on the NHS in 2024 – an increase of almost 12,000 – excluding the most common types of skin cancer. This means more than 1,000 people in England will be diagnosed with cancer…
The increase in colon cancer among young people remains a mystery. Boston experts say they now have clues.
The Boston Globe 27,000 blue flags were on display on the National Mall to represent lives that could be saved from colorectal cancer with more funding and research in Washington, DC, on March 6. Heather Diehl By Allyson Chiu, The Boston Globe November…
‘Your old scars may just… open up’: I was today years old when I learned these 49 dark and disturbing facts on the Internet – BuzzFeed
“Your old scars may just… open up”: I was today years old when I learned these 49 dark and disturbing facts on the Internet BuzzFeed Gn Health
Peanuts or popcorn: which snack is better for blood sugar?
Key takeaways Peanuts are a good snack for managing blood sugar because they provide a balance of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Air-popped popcorn is a low-calorie, high-fiber snack that can help you feel full without spiking your blood sugar.…
Don’t buy tuna until you check it on the label
Canned fish is all the rage, but canned tuna has always been all the rage. My weekly fridge cleanouts have made me realize how delicious tuna can be and there are many tasty tuna concoctions available, from a spicy tuna salad to a classic tuna casserole.…
Kauai Resort Under Investigation Over Legionnaire’s Disease
When we learned that Nihi Kai Villas in Poipu was at the center of a Legionnaires’ disease investigation, it hit close to home. Jeff (your Beat of Hawaii editor) formerly owned and lived at this Kauai condo resort, and we were there again last…
Wisconsin reports infant death from measles, first in more than three decades
An infant has died of measles amid a growing outbreak in southwest Wisconsin, state health officials announced Thursday. This is the first measles death in the state in more than three decades. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said the local…
Louisiana amoeba infections leave 5 people with permanent vision loss and 1 dead
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – The Louisiana Department of Health has identified 10 Acanthamoeba infections since 2024, including a fatal brain infection this year. The state epidemiologist said contact lens wearers should remove their lenses before…