Due to the emergence of new COVID variants, the prevalence of reinfections, and the rise in cases in certain areas, some schools and businesses are reintroducing mask requirements as a precautionary measure. It is recommended by experts to increase precautions, including the use of masks, as COVID continues to circulate. According to Andrew Pekosz, a …
An Oregon woman who is battling breast cancer has come forward after allegedly being barred from her medical clinic for questioning the presence of a transgender flag in the medical setting. Marlene Barbera, 55, had been a patient at the Richmond Family Medicine Clinic in Portland until just weeks before her scheduled mastectomy when she …
A new study conducted by the University of Virginia is aiming to investigate whether education could be a more effective method of treating Type 2 diabetes compared to insulin and other medications. This study is led by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Aug. 31 (UPI) — The University of Virginia has initiated a large-scale clinical trial, …
In a landmark agreement, 3M has agreed to pay $6.01bn to settle lawsuits brought by United States military veterans and service members who claim to have suffered hearing loss from using the company’s earplugs. The settlement, which includes $5bn in cash and $1bn in 3M stock, will be made in installments spanning until 2029. While …
Several pharmacies in the UK have already run out of Covid tests amidst concerns about the new Pirola variant. Experts are urging the public to stay alert, as the variant could potentially lead to a fresh wave of infections and overwhelm the NHS. Health officials recently brought forward the start date for the autumn Covid …
Caitlin Hutson, a seven-year-old girl from the UK, has become the youngest person in the country to be fitted with a bionic arm. Due to a rare congenital condition called symbrachydactyly, Caitlin was born with only one fully formed hand, which had five shortened fingers but no bones. This made simple tasks like holding cutlery …
Individuals with mental health disorders can decrease their chances of developing physical illnesses by adopting a healthy diet, engaging in regular exercise, and taking other necessary steps, as stated by renowned cardiologist Dr. Sadeer Al-Kindi. Recent research has shown a correlation between mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety, and serious physical conditions like …
Experts are raising concerns about the prescription of weight-loss drugs to children, warning that it could lead to abuse, malnutrition, and an increase in body dysmorphia. A recent article published by researchers from the University of California at Irvine highlights the potential risks of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, emphasizing that they have not been …
New research conducted at Rutgers University in New Jersey has found that women who conceive through fertility treatments are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke compared to those who conceive naturally. The study, which tracked 30 million pregnancies, revealed that women who underwent procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intrauterine insemination …
By Ryan Hooper Updated: 00:07 BST, 31 August 2023 Approximately 120,000 patients in England are estimated to have passed away while on NHS waiting lists last year, according to official data. Analysis indicates that these figures may be a record high, surpassing the number of deaths that occurred while waiting for operations during the peak …