The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Wednesday that the recently detected BA.2.86 variant of Covid-19 may have a higher likelihood of infecting individuals who have already been vaccinated or previously infected, compared to older variants. However, it is too early to determine if this variant will cause more severe infections than …
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, surgeons in Oxford have successfully completed a womb transplant procedure between two sisters, marking a significant advancement in fertility treatment. The surgery, performed as part of the U.K.’s living donor program, holds immense potential for expanding childbirth options. The procedure involved a 40-year-old living donor sister who had already given …
According to official data, the number of Covid infections in the US has nearly doubled in the past month due to the presence of two highly-mutated variants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the test positivity rate has risen from one in 15 to one in eight, indicating the highest level …
Decrease article font size Increase article font size The Quebec Health Ministry announced on Wednesday that vulnerable or at-risk individuals in the province should receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster in the fall. This recommendation comes following guidance from Quebec’s immunization committee and Dr. Luc Boileau, the director of public health. The Health Ministry defines vulnerable …
An analysis conducted by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that individuals working in manual labor jobs are at the highest risk of dying from drug overdoses. The analysis examined over 60,000 drug-related deaths across the United States in 2020. It found that construction and extraction workers, including builders, …
The first ever womb transplant operation in Britain was entirely funded by charitable events and proceeds from books sold by the medical professionals involved. In a pioneering procedure, surgeons successfully implanted a womb in a 34-year-old woman who was born without one, with her sister acting as the living donor. The surgery, carried out by …
Recent international research suggests that pollution from wildfire smoke can have detrimental effects on cognitive function and mental health, and may even increase the risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease. While previous studies focused on the impact of wildfires on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, scientists are now investigating how fine particulate matter from …
Dr. Jennifer Woodward checks on a patient via telemedicine. Photo courtesy of The University of Kansas Health System NEW YORK, Aug. 23 (UPI) — In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine usage has surged and remote patient monitoring devices have gained popularity as a means of tracking patients’ health from the comfort of their …
Aldi has issued a recall for two types of deli meats due to concerns that they may contain milk, despite not being labeled as such. The affected products are Aldi’s Deli Salami Selection and Deli Continental Selection, both with a September 25 ‘use by’ date. The supermarket has taken this precautionary measure after being alerted …
A recent study has found that taking education classes in middle age can significantly decrease the risk of developing dementia later in life. While it is commonly known that brain-teasing activities like sudokus can help protect against Alzheimer’s, this research suggests that learning a new language or skill can have the same beneficial effect. The …