As the virus spreads, the need for masks returns
Several Chicago area hospital systems have reinstated mask policies due to an increase in cases of respiratory viruses and new recommendations from the Illinois Department of Public Health. At least…
How much exercise you need to control your blood pressure
Recent research underscores the importance of adopting a long-term approach to exercise for heart health. The findings suggest that maintaining consistent physical activity levels through middle age is crucial for…
Why seasonal depression is greater than winter gloom
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can indeed be a challenging condition for many individuals during the winter months. SAD is characterized by mood changes and symptoms similar to depression, and it…
Respiratory illness is high in Covid hospitals
The United States is currently in the midst of the respiratory virus season, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is cautioning that the peak is yet…
More than 240 sushi restaurant patrons have reported illness
A sushi restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina, called Sushi Nine, is currently under scrutiny after over 240 customer reports of illness, dating back to November 28, with the first symptoms…
The number of weight loss drugs injected into poison centers is about 1,500%.
Poison control centers throughout the United States are experiencing a significant rise in calls related to semaglutide, an injected medication used for diabetes and weight loss. Some individuals have reported…
Outbreak of deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever in California
In a recent health advisory from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on December 8, it was reported that an outbreak of Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) in…
HIV vaccine trials have been called the ‘last roll of the dice’
An HIV vaccine trial dubbed this decade’s “last roll of the dice” has stopped vaccinations following disappointing results. The PrEPVacc prevention study, led by African researchers with support from European…
US CRISPR gene to treat sickle cell disease
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a groundbreaking gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease. In a significant development, the FDA authorized two landmark treatments,…
Thalamus-targeted deep brain stimulation
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers evaluated the effectiveness and safety of deep brain stimulation (DBS) within the central lateral (CL) thalamic nuclei and the…