CDC warns of threat of drug-resistant germs, which kill 50,000 people a year
In the United States, more than 50,000 people die each year from infections resistant to existing treatments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday. The agency considers this problem one of the most pressing threats to public…
A 32-year-old woman suffering from intense nausea was told she was “too young” for colon cancer. She was diagnosed at stage 3.
Azucena “Suzy” Reyes went to the emergency room several times for nausea and stomach pain. After months of back and forth, she finally learned she had a mass in her large intestine. Although she was initially told she was “too young” for…
Should you try HRT for menopausal symptoms? Long Island doctors step in
FFor years, patients have come to Dr. Megan Lochner’s office with the same complaints: hot flashes, brain fog, sleepless nights. They were experiencing the common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and they were unhappy. Lochner, an…
The brain-eating amoeba kills 97% of its victims. Scientists may have found a way to stop it within hours
Naegleria fowleriaka the brain-eating amoeba, can cause a rare, but almost always fatal, infection when it inadvertently enters people’s brains. Scientists at the University of California, San Diego may have just discovered a new weapon that can…
More than 20,000 bottles of blood pressure medication recalled nationwide
The blood pressure medications telmisartan and amlodipine are being recalled because they are too strong, according to the FDA. Check lot numbers and expiration dates to see if your medicine is part of the recall. Stop taking the affected medicines and…
GLP-1 coverage being abandoned by employers: weight loss options for 2027
With open enrollment season in full swing, many employees may notice something conspicuously missing from their benefits menu: coverage for GLP-1 weight loss medications. More and more companies are dropping coverage altogether or offering their…
6 Anti-Inflammatory Spices to Eat for Better Heart Health
Spices are a great way to flavor foods, reduce sodium, and support heart health. Many spices, like cinnamon and cloves, are rich in anti-inflammatory compounds. Store spices in tightly closed containers to preserve their freshness and potency. Chronic…
Loss of sight during and after pregnancy not discussed, says Epping mother – BBC News Africa
Loss of sight during and after pregnancy not discussed, says Epping mother BBC Gn Health
Golden Retriever Puppy Sees Horse While Walking and Suddenly Has No Interest in Moving On
This Golden Retriever puppy couldn’t be more fascinated by a horse and immediately wanted to make friends with it. Dogs are naturally curious about their surroundings and when they encounter horses, they can become even more fascinated by them.…
US measles outbreak reveals public health weaknesses, experts say
For nearly two years, the United States has had to come to terms with an uncomfortable reality: A highly contagious disease that it once eliminated is spreading again. More than 4,400 measles cases and at least three deaths have been reported nationwide…