More than 350 individuals who took part in a recent Tough Mudder race in Sonoma, California, are experiencing an array of mysterious symptoms, including rashes, fever, headache, muscle aches, nausea, and vomiting. The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services suspects that the symptoms may be related to either a parasite called the schistosomatid trematode …
With the renewed interest in space exploration, new research suggests that studying space may lead to advancements in the prevention and treatment of bone diseases. A recent study published in Nature Communications on August 9th, conducted by researchers at The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa, reveals that the human body can recover from …
By Luke Andrews Updated: 16:29 BST, 25 August 2023 Americans are being informed that they will need a new Covid booster shot this autumn to protect against emerging variants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the plans to offer the booster shots by mid-September. The Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax vaccines, which target …
In a groundbreaking discovery, weight loss injections have shown the potential to reverse symptoms of heart disease, offering hope to around 500,000 individuals in the UK. Semaglutide, also known as Ozempic and Wegovy, was found to be three times more effective than existing treatments for heart failure in a landmark global trial. Medical professionals have …
Shortly after Catherine Girard started taking oral contraceptives, she noticed a significant change in her mood. At 17 years old, she was prescribed Alesse, a popular brand of birth control pills that promised to not only prevent pregnancy but also improve acne, menstrual symptoms, and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Excited by the potential benefits, …
In the realm of healthy aging, habits like exercise and eating nutritious foods are well-known. However, a new study suggests that there is another practice that should be added to the list: learning. Research published in the journal “Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience” reveals that middle-aged and older adults who participated in adult education classes had …
A highly mutated variant of Covid-19, known as the BA.2.86 strain or ‘Pirola’, has been detected in Ohio, making it the third state in which the variant has been found. The variant was first identified through wastewater testing in Virginia and Michigan last week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently conducting …
Gaining a few extra pounds in your 40s and 50s can significantly increase your risk of premature death compared to those who maintain a healthy weight in midlife, according to a new study. Researchers found that individuals with slightly higher blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar levels who also carry excess weight are up to …
According to a study conducted by researchers from The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, Asian-Americans have approximately twice the levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood compared to other ethnicities. The study, which tested the blood and urine of over 3,000 Americans, found that the average …
Eating an additive commonly found in ultra-processed foods during pregnancy could potentially increase the risk of health problems in children, according to scientists. A recent Spanish study conducted on mice revealed that two common emulsifiers used to bind food chemicals resulted in their offspring developing physical and mental health issues, such as anxiety. The study …