Amidst the ongoing battle between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants outside Gaza’s largest hospital, Deir al-Balah, thousands of people have fled, leaving behind hundreds of patients, including dozens of at-risk babies lacking electricity for their survival. According to health officials, the hospital remains surrounded by continuous heavy gunfire while there are conflicting claims from the …
Health By Taylor Knight Published Nov. 12, 2023, 3:29 p.m. ET The obesity drug Wegovy can reduce the risk of severe heart problems by 20%, a pivotal study finds, paving the way for applications far beyond weight loss. “It moves from a kind of therapy that reduces body weight to a therapy that reduces cardiovascular events,” said …
This is big news for those who love strawberries. According to researchers at the University of Cincinnati, consuming strawberries daily may decrease the risk of dementia for some middle-aged individuals. Their results were recently published in the journal Nutrients. Overweight patients with mild cognitive impairment who participated in a 12-week study were instructed to avoid …
Breakfast can be a divisive topic, with some people loving it and others hating it. For those who need a hearty meal to start the day, to those who can’t even think about eating until lunchtime, the debate rages on. Despite these differences, the lingering question remains – what should we really be eating for …
Brain scans have revealed the substantial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on teenagers’ mental health. At a time when mental health among teenagers was already declining, the pandemic may have exacerbated the situation. It is stated in a report set to be presented by the Society for Neuroscience that the adolescent brain is still developing …
Nebraska officials are currently testing over 500 children and staff at an Omaha area YMCA drop-in daycare center for possible exposure to tuberculosis after a confirmed case sparked a public health emergency. The potential exposures at the Westview YMCA, located in the Omaha suburbs, would have occurred between May and late October. According to Health …
Discover the Surprising Relationship Between Cannabis and Sleep If you’ve ever wondered whether cannabis can help you sleep, you’re not alone. In fact, a 2020 study revealed that many people turn to medical marijuana for better sleep, with a staggering 70 percent of young users citing it as a way to combat insomnia. It’s no …
Health and Wellness Headlines: What You Need to Know There’s an abundance of health and wellness news out there. Here are this week’s top health headlines and the key takeaways to improve your overall health. Broccoli Sprouts: A Nutritional Powerhouse A new study published in Redox Biology revealed that broccoli sprouts have a significantly higher concentration …
In response to the confirmation of the bird flu virus at an Iowa egg farm, an additional 1.2 million chickens will be slaughtered to prevent its spread. This marks the second massive case of bird flu this week. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship reported the latest bird flu infection at a farm …
Mass Slaughter of 1.2 Million Chickens Ordered in Iowa Due to Bird Flu Outbreak By JOSH FUNK Associated Press November 10, 2023, 5:56 PM ET • 3 min read In response to the confirmation of bird flu at an Iowa egg farm, an additional 1.2 million chickens are mandated to be culled to curb the …