The Ineffectiveness of Phenylephrine in Decongestants Government experts have determined that the leading decongestant used by millions of Americans, which contains phenylephrine, offers no relief for a stuffy nose. The drug ingredient has long been questioned for its effectiveness, and advisers to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unanimously voted against it. Dr. Mark Dykewicz, …
This week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved updated COVID-19 booster shots from Pfizer and Moderna. These new vaccines are designed to specifically target the XBB.1.5 subvariant, which is a progression from the previous omicron variant. Although XBB.1.5 is no longer the dominant variant (according …
Texas man in his 30s dies from flesh-eating bacterial infection he caught from eating raw oysters Texas man in his 30s dies from flesh-eating bacterial infection he caught from eating raw oysters By Luke Andrews, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 20:53 BST, 12 September 2023 | Updated: 20:53 BST, 12 September 2023 A man in …
Kate Laing’s family successfully avoided contracting COVID-19 for over two years. However, when her oldest son returned to school last year, he contracted the virus within three days and brought it home. Laing believes that cleaner air in the classroom could have helped prevent his infection while he was unmasked during lunchtime. Her son, who …
Heart Attack and Stroke Survivors Neglect Risk-Reduction Measures, Says Study “Most people don’t realize that so much of heart disease is preventable,” said Dr. Roger Blumenthal, director of the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Baltimore. Photo courtesy of Johns Hopkins University NEW YORK, Sept. 12 (UPI) — Many heart …
Britain’s booster jab drive faced potential chaos just one day after the autumn roll-out began due to a shortage of doses at surgeries and chemists. General practitioners (GPs) have expressed concerns that they may not have enough Covid and flu vaccines due to delivery cancellations. Pharmacists are also reportedly worried about the availability of doses …
A rebellion by senior medics threatens to disrupt the NHS’s plans to address workforce shortages by hiring junior staff. Doctors have expressed concern that the health service is increasingly turning to physician associates (PAs) because they are quicker and cheaper to train. However, they have warned that patients are often unaware that they are being …
Optimizing Your Bladder Health through Diet: Foods and Drinks to Avoid or Limit While most of us are familiar with foods that are detrimental to our hearts, we often overlook the impact of diet on our bladder health. If you’ve ever experienced a urinary tract infection, dealt with incontinence, or found yourself constantly needing to …
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According to the Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey (CTNS) released by Statistics Canada, almost half of Canadian young adults aged 20 to 24 and approximately one-third of youth aged 15 to 19 have tried vaping at least once. These numbers come following the implementation of new reporting requirements for retailers and manufacturers, which aim to …