Advice for Treating and Understanding Loss of Smell My husband lost his sense of smell about two years ago, and we are certain it is not due to Covid. We have tried smell training without any success. Can you provide any advice on potential treatments or causes? Loss of sense of smell, or anosmia, gained …
A few weeks ago, I shared a heartfelt tweet to celebrate my 20th wedding anniversary. Alongside a photo from our wedding day, I wrote a message about my battle with cancer. Little did I know, the response would be overwhelming. The post has now been seen by over three million people. This experience has made …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a cautionary message to hospitals regarding the use of probiotics for preterm infants, following the death of a baby who was given the supplement. The FDA warned that probiotics can pose a risk of invasive and potentially fatal diseases caused by the bacteria or fungi contained …
Giving up alcohol completely for a month may initially feel like a daunting task, but the potential benefits to your body and overall health make it worthwhile. Improved sleep, glowing skin, and weight loss are just a few of the positive effects you can expect to experience. So, if you’re participating in sober October this …
Nicolas La Salle Abran, a supervisor with Urgences-santé, the paramedic service in Montreal and Laval, is constantly on the move, witnessing the most challenging moments in people’s lives. From heart attacks to grisly infanticides, La Salle Abran has seen it all. One common issue he encounters frequently is drug overdoses, particularly opioid intoxications. As he …
IRVING (CBSNewsTexas.com) — It seems almost too good to be true. Destiny, luck, or perhaps a touch of divine intervention came together at Woodhaven Presbyterian Church in Irving, where Pastor Shane Webb’s desire to become an organ donor was answered in the most remarkable way. Six years ago, Pastor Webb served at a church in …
Holidaymakers Warned About Parasites Abroad After Surge in Cases Among Brits Last year, a record number of British holidaymakers fell victim to parasitic infections while traveling abroad. Experts believe that the post-Covid travel boom to exotic destinations may be to blame. The UK saw nearly 1,000 cases of travel-associated parasitic infections in 2022, an increase …
Eco-grief: Coping with our climate crisis 8:37 Something happened this summer, we all felt it. Day after day, new images emerged of the tropics and the Arctic on fire, devastating floods, droughts and people fleeing their homes. If you didn’t already feel consumed with dread, it certainly felt like a tipping point. One warm Saturday …
The obsession with gut microbes continues to grow as numerous studies highlight their impact on our physical and mental health. However, scientists have also been investigating the microbes on our skin, another crucial part of our microbiome. Your skin, the largest organ in your body, is covered in microbes, around 1.5 trillion of them per …
The federal government’s new dental insurance plan has yet to be introduced, but advocates are warning that the eligibility criteria for people with disabilities could be burdensome and may not include everyone who should have access to the program. The details of the insurance plan are expected to be announced this fall, with the goal …