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Could the Bird Flu Become Airborne? A colorized transmission electron micrograph of H5NA avian flu particles. A micrograph of bird flu viruses. After scientists recognized that Covid is airborne, they are now investigating how influenza may spread through the ...
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Hospital apologises over death of boy from sepsis Daniel Klosi died at the Royal Free Hospital in Camden on 2 April 2023 after his symptoms were missed by doctors on three previous visits. His mother Lindita Alushi told BBC London the apology and settlement "can ...
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Tuberculosis Outbreak, Highly Pathogenic Bird Flu Strain and Polar Bear Hair In this week's roundup, catch up on the spread of bird flu in the U.S., a tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas and lessons from fossilized vomit. By Rachel Feltman & Madison Goldberg. A small blue sphere orbits a larger blue sphere on a purple and blue ...
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Long COVID impacting more than 1 million children: CDC study suggests Researchers from two divisions within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked at results from the 2023 National Health Interview Survey, a nationwide survey that monitors the health of the U.S. population.
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As bird flu ravages poultry industry, the damage spreads There are seven generations of Corwins in the Aquebogue, Long Island, town cemetery. Their graves overlook the farm that's been in the family since the 1640s. Some family members' tombstones are adorned with ducks.
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Making smart food choices to reduce cancer risk A plant-based diet doesn't mean you have to become vegetarian or give up all animal products. It means making fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and other plant foods the focus of your meals, while treating meat and dairy as supporting players.
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Avian flu outbreak has spread to birds in Boston area, officials say An avian flu outbreak that has killed birds across Massachusetts in recent weeks is suspected to have spread to birds in Boston and Brookline, according to Brookline officials. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 is suspected to have caused ...
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Medical Minute: Study links COVID-19 to increased mental health risks, especially for unvaccinated patients "So it's really the neurologic manifestations that we've been able to characterize following SARS-CoV-2 infection that fall under the umbrella of long COVID. They are much wider in scope than just brain fog that most people talk about," a researcher said.
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Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations increased significantly during pandemic Deaths and hospitalizations were largely due to alcoholic liver disease (ALD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). As increases in hospitalizations were 3 times higher in females, the authors suggest this could be an early warning of future liver-related ...
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World Cancer Day 2025: Add These 9 Foods To Your Daily Diet To Reduce Risk Certain foods contain antioxidants, phytochemicals, fibre, and healthy fats that help protect cells from damage, reduce inflammation, and enhance the body's defence against cancer development. Keep reading as we share a list of foods you can add to your ...
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An omega-3 dose a day could slow ageing process, 'healthspan' trial finds Healthy older people who took one gram of the essential fatty acid for three years were found to have aged three months less than others on the trial, as measured by biological markers. Additional vitamin D and regular exercise boosted the effect to nearly ...
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South Africa takes bold steps to combat cervical cancer We can eliminate cervical cancer by addressing the principal cause: the human papillomavirus or HPV. This is done by 1) vaccinating both boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 15; and 2) expanding access to HPV screening for all women.
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Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations spiked during the pandemic. Could policy have made a difference? New study suggests alcohol-related deaths went up around 24 per cent in the first two years of the pandemic. Jennifer Yoon · CBC News · Posted: Feb 03, 2025 1:00 AM PST | Last Updated: less than a minute ago. A person walks past shelves of bottles of ...
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Antidepressants effective for anxiety but long-term implications unclear But most included trials only lasted between 4 to 12 weeks, with no long-term follow-up. Senior author Dr Giuseppe Guaiana, associate professor of psychiatry at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry ...
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Six Ways to Improve Your Heart Health Check in on your health: One way to understand your current health is by taking MHealthy's confidential health questionnaire (HQ) on the MHealthy Portal. · Test your knowledge: Think you know the truth about hypertension and heart disease?
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Four Cases of Measles Confirmed in Texas In a previous interview with Contagion, Patricia A. Stinchfield, RN, MS, CPNP, former president, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) discussed the airborne disease. "Measles is the most contagious and easily transmittable virus we know—far ...
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Cholera Vaccination Campaign in Angola: Protection and Prevention for All On February 3rd and 4th, around one million people, including children and adults, will be vaccinated against cholera in Luanda, Bengo and Icolo e Bengo. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Health, has the support of The World Health Organization ...
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World Cancer Day 2025: 5 Lifestyle Changes To Reduce Your Risk World Cancer Day is observed annually on February 4th. This global initiative aims to raise awareness about cancer prevention, detection and treatment. World Cancer Day unites individuals, communities and organizations from across the globe to highlight ...
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Study explores the effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing Analyzing data from 11 studies with 3177 participants, researchers found that cold-water immersion may lower stress, improve sleep quality, and boost quality of life. UniSA researcher Tara Cain says the study reveals time ...
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Research spots rare type immune cells for response against Cancer: Study The researchers have identified a rare type of immune cell, called stem-like T cells, that holds the key to maintaining powerful, long-term immune responses against cancer and other chronic infections. Prolonged illnesses like cancer and chronic ...
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New dietary guidelines warn Americans to limit these 4 food types—and eat more of this instead Refined grains; Saturated fat. The committee added that a healthy diet "may also include" fat-free or low-fat dairy and foods lower in sodium. Here, experts explain the benefits ...
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Myopia management in the spotlight What may have previously been seen as a specialist clinical field is now a talking point beyond the consulting room door – with dispensing opticians, contact lens opticians, receptionists and optical assistants all playing their part in raising awareness ...
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Weight Loss and Diabetes Drugs: What's the Latest Research? Drugs like Ozempic® and Mounjaro® have become blockbuster drugs as of late, making headlines not only for their powerful weight loss effects, but also for their potential to help other conditions – as well as their possible side effects.
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First patients seen at NHS clinic in Liverpool tackling teenage vaping Alder Hey children's hospital opens its vaping cessation service for nicotine-dependent 11- to 15-year-olds. Michael Goodier. Mon 3 Feb 2025 00.00 EST. Share. The NHS has set up a stop-vaping clinic for teenagers in an attempt to curb the rise in ...
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Does COVID increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease? Scientists discover that even mild COVID-19 can alter brain proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, potentially increasing dementia risk—raising urgent public health concerns. Plasma proteomic evidence for increased β-amyloid pathology after SARS-CoV-2 ...
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The DASH diet: A less-restrictive approach to lowering blood pressure While medication is often necessary for managing severe cases, dietary changes can play a significant role in reducing blood pressure naturally. One of the most well-researched and effective dietary strategies for hypertension is the DASH diet ...
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Updated Heart Disease, Stroke Statistics Presented for 2025 Seth S. Martin, M.D., from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, and colleagues present the latest data on clinical heart and circulatory disease conditions and associated outcomes. According to the 2025 ...
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Flu high in Washington as "quad-demic" hits the US Flu activity remains elevated in Washington as a winter wave of COVID, RSV and norovirus sweep much of the U.S., state and national data show. Why it matters: The result is a "quad-demic" of illness hitting simultaneously during what's shaping up to be ...
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Study explores myopia progression after discontinuing contact lens wear Researchers have examined whether axial eye growth increases after ceasing to wear soft multifocal contact lenses for myopia management. 2 min read. Selina Powell. A close up of a young person putting a contact lens in their eye. Getty/SolStock.
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Speech at the launch of the Cholera Vaccination Campaign Speech by H.E. Dr Zahira Virani, Resident Coordinator of the UN System in Angola, on launching the Cholera Vaccination Campaign. Her Excellency, Minister of Health, Dr. Silvia Lutucuta;. Excellency Luís Nunes, Governor of the Province of Luanda,.
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expert reaction to a study investigating the accumulation of microplastics in human organs A study published in Nature Medicine looks at microplastic accumulation in human organs. Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT University, said: "I can see this paper getting a lot of attention due to its scary-sounding title, ...
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The Medical Community is Due for an Alcohol Detox Last month, while many people were partaking of Dry January, a U.S. Surgeon General advisory gave another reason for Americans to rethink their drink. The advisory on alcohol and cancer stated that alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable ...
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AI could usher in a revolution in personalised care in the field of uro-oncology AI can help doctors spot cancers more accurately by analysing medical images and data; AI systems can generate tailored treatment plans; AI can make robotic-assisted surgeries more precise and AI-powered tools can help track patients' health after ...
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How exercise affects appetite in obese men To date, few studies have examined fluctuations in appetite hormones and other appetite-related factors involved in obesity. Nevertheless, some evidence suggests that obese and overweight individuals experience a loss of appetite after moderate exercise.
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Turning Off Anxiety: Scientists Discover the Brain's Hidden Switch Using light-sensitive drugs, they identified a promising neural pathway that could lead to more effective, safer anxiety treatments. Targeting Anxiety with Brain Circuit Research. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have identified a ...
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Lower Cancer Survival Seen for Residence in Redlined Neighborhoods At 10 years, these survival differences persisted. Redlined-exposed individuals with cancer had a higher unadjusted hazard of death than redlined-unexposed (hazard ratio,1.62). Mortality remained higher for redlined cases in the fully adjusted model ( ...
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| What counts as a good night's sleep, according to science NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Professor Nicole Tang about sleep quality and why it's difficult to define and measure. Sponsor Message. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Sleep - it's the holy grail of good physical and mental health, and we all know what it feels ...
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Plastic pollution could be the silent cause of premature births? Startling new research shares insights Researchers found significantly higher levels of microplastics and nanoplastics in the placentas of preterm births compared to those of full-term pregnancies.
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The Complex World of Toothpaste Diversity, Meeting Patient Clinical Needs. An Umbrella Review The focused question for the review was 'What is the efficacy of common toothpaste active ingredients in preventing or treating oral conditions including gum health issues, caries, dentine hypersensitivity, tooth surface loss, oral malodour and tooth ...
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Ever wondered why we scratch an itch? But why does it feel so good when it can cause our skin to look red and sore? Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh in the US have been studying what drives this itchy cycle. They ...
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