Mississippi the latest state to report hepatitis A outbreak

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting a hepatitis A outbreak, joining surrounding states and others across the country in fighting this national epidemic. Image/KDH. “An outbreak occurs when ...

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National Immunization Awareness Month Faces Uphill Battle In Wealthy Areas Of US

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. An annual observance held to highlight the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages. However, this year it feels a bit like an oxymoron, as certain high-income areas of the United States have ...

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Early onset of menstruation increases risk of type 2 diabetes

According to a new study published in the journal Menopause, women who begin menstruating at an earlier age have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. ANI | Published: August 1, 2019 8:30 am. Facebook share · Twitter share · Share on Whatsapp.

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No clear source of deadly E. coli outbreak, test results show

SAN DIEGO — Testing has not shown a clear source of the E. coli outbreak among those who attended the San Diego County Fair, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. The type of E. coli bacteria detected in 11 cases of the deadly outbreak was 0157:H7.

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Parkinson's sufferer had to 'crawl' through Heathrow security

A man with Parkinson's said that he “almost had to crawl” through security at Heathrow airport after a flight delay left him without medication, affecting his mobility and threatening his life. David Allan, 57, a trustee of Parkinson's UK, had flown from Edinburgh to ...

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Horse put down after getting rare disease from mosquito, North Carolina officials say

A horse in North Carolina had to be put down after getting a rare disease from a mosquito. The 4-year-old mare in Cumberland County contracted the state's first case of the mosquito-borne disease, Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis this year, according to ...

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Hudson Valley Resident Dies of Rare Tick-Borne Virus

Health officials say a Hudson Valley resident has died of a rare virus spread by infected ticks. The Ulster County Health Department says Wednesday that the town of Gardiner resident was diagnosed with the first known case of Powassan virus in the state this ...

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Buying a new home? Here's why you should test for this odorless gas

August 1 is World Lung Cancer Day. This year's focus is about highlighting new lifesaving advancements in lung cancer. Buying a new home can be overwhelming in the best of circumstances. While you're gearing up to move, there are multiple bills to pay, ...

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Measles outbreak: Auckland has 302 confirmed cases, with an average of eight a day

The total number of confirmed measles cases in Auckland has risen to 302, with an average of eight people a day being diagnosed with the disease. The outbreak took hold of New Zealand at the start of the year, with cases of the illness rising from a handful ...

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Grab your bug spray; West Nile has arrived in Bernalillo County

Officials say the first West Nile virus of 2019 has been detected in Bernalillo County. On Wednesday, the Environmental Health Department confirmed the first West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes of the year were collected during routine mosquito monitoring at ...

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'Chimera' mouse model is a better mimic of human Alzheimer's

A new discovery clarifies how key human brain cells respond to Alzheimer's disease, a move researchers say vaults a major obstacle in the quest to understand and one day vanquish it. By developing a way for human brain immune cells known as microglia ...

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Human torso simulator offers promise for new back brace innovations

Date: July 31, 2019; Source: Lancaster University; Summary: Engineers have for the first time created a simulator mimicking the mechanical behavior of the human torso -- which could lead to innovations in the design of medical back supports. Share:.

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Chicago Veterinarian Warns About Lyme Disease Increase in Dogs

Several Chicago area veterinarians say they've seen a rise in Lyme Disease cases in dogs. Dr. Amanda Schnitzer, owner of Companion Animal Hospital River North, recommends that dog owners take two steps: give their dogs oral tick prevention medication, ...

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Gardiner resident dies from rare tick-borne Powassan virus

KINGSTON, N.Y. — A Gardiner resident has died from the Powassan virus, a rare disease spread by infected ticks, the Ulster County Department of Health announced Wednesday. The health department did not identify the person, but a family friend told the ...

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Risk of potentially deadly EEE now 'high' in New Bedford, Freetown, Lakeville & Middleboro, state DPH says

Seven Southeastern Massachusetts communities including New Bedford, Freetown, Lakeville and Middleboro are at “high risk” for the potentially deadly EEE virus, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today. The virus has been ...

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Albuquerque mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus were collected in Bernalillo County in the past week, City of Albuquerque and county officials announced Wednesday. The mosquitoes were the first West Nile virus-positive insects ...

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Hidden chemistry in flowers shown to kill cancer cells

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have shown that it's possible to produce a compound with anti-cancer properties directly from feverfew – a common flowering garden plant. The team was able to extract the compound from the flowers and modify it ...

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Tick sparks allergy to meat

(Consumer) - With the weather warming up, more and more people are outside, which means more and more people are exposed to ticks and tick-borne illnesses. Disease-transmitting ticks have been reported in every state and there's a tick you might not ...

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Keeping trim in your twenties 'helps you survive cancer later'

Being overweight in your twenties and thirties leaves you less likely to survive later in life, a study has suggested. The heavier someone was and the more overweight, the more likely they were to die if they later have breast or bowel cancer diagnosed, ...

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Brain analysis could tailor therapies for MND

Better treatments for motor neurone disease could be possible thanks to new research on the condition, Irish scientists say. MND, which affects 350 people in Ireland, causes progressive paralysis, increasing physical disability, and it is fatal within an average ...

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Gonorrhea outbreak confirmed in a single Washington county

WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state health officials have confirmed a gonorrhea outbreak confined to a single county. The Union-Bulletin reports that the Washington state department of health has confirmed 27 reported cases in the last three ...

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Early onset of menstruation associated with higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Date: July 31, 2019; Source: The North American Menopause Society (NAMS); Summary: Diabetes is a global health concern expected to affect 693 million people worldwide by 2045. It's been well documented how diet and exercise influence risk of type 2 ...

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Can avoiding meat and eggs help fight cancer?

Certain nutrients and chemicals in food navigate the same molecular pathways that certain cancer therapies use to slow tumor growth, researchers report. Researchers can manipulate one such shared pathway, which common chemotherapy drugs and ...

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Home births at risk as midwife service collapses

Hundreds of mothers-to-be have lost access to their midwives after a community service was forced to close. Women across the north-west of England and in Essex have been affected after One to One announced it was withdrawing the services it provided for ...

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New doctors' cancer education, training worse than 20 years ago: study

Kiwi and Australian medical students are receiving lower quality cancer education than they were 20 years ago, a survey has found. In fact, final-year students at medical schools on both sides of the Tasman rated oncology and haematology as the ...

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Bangladesh is hit by its worst dengue outbreak on record

More than 1,000 people in Bangladesh, the majority of whom are children, have been diagnosed with dengue in the last 24 hours, amid the country's worst outbreak on record, a senior health ministry official said Tuesday. Eight people have died since ...

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A stretchable, wireless, wearable health monitor

Researchers have developed wearable wireless monitors that contain stretchable electronics and would provide long term health data about the adults, babies and children. These sensors are an advantage over the presently used devices because they are ...

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Children born to older parents are better behaved and less aggressive, scientists discover

Children born to older parents are better behaved, according to a new study. Advertisement. Researchers found the offspring of more mature mothers and fathers tended to be less aggressive. Dutch researchers looked at common behavioural problems of ...

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57 'probable' Legionnaires' cases tied to Sheraton Atlanta; 11 confirmed

The Legionnaires' outbreak linked to the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel appears to be much wider than previously thought, with state health officials reporting 57 more “probable cases” Tuesday. >> Read more trending news. The Georgia Department of Public Health ...

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Ear 'tickling' may slow effect of aging on the nervous system

“Tickling” the outer ear with a painless electrical current may someday help slow the effects of aging on the autonomic nervous system, according to researchers from the University of Leeds. The skin of the outer ear has a connection to the body's vagus nerve.

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Tickling ear with electric current can help you to age better: Study

Tickling the ear with a small electric current may rebalance the nervous system in over-55s and help them age more healthily, a study claims. Scientists at the University of Leeds in the UK found that a short daily therapy delivered for two weeks led to ...

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New studies show diverse benefits of eating blueberries

LOS ANGELES, July 30 (Xinhua) -- New studies have added fresh evidence on how blueberry consumption contributes to healthy aging, the latest release of the Gerontological Society of America said. "Since the 1990s, research on the health benefits of ...

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Wonder Full Keto: Can You Trust This Keto Diet Pill?

A ketogenic diet, is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carb diet. The purpose of the diet is to get more calories from protein and fat that from carbs. Ketosis is a normal metabolic process that occurs in the body, it works by depleting your body of it's sugar storage ...

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E. coli deaths and infections spark claims against San Diego fair board

One month after an E. coli outbreak shut down all animal exhibits at the San Diego County Fair, three families have filed claims against the government agency that runs the annual event. They allege more could have been done to prevent the serious ...

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Second Ebola case detected in city of Goma, DRC

Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today announced the detection of a second Ebola case in Goma, involving a 46-year-old man who had traveled from a community near Bunia in Ituri province. Reports from DRC journalists and ...

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Free NHS health MOTs for over-40s can slash risk of heart attack and stroke, study shows

FREE NHS health MOTs for over-40s cut the risk of a heart attack or stroke, says new research. The study found that over a six-year period those who attended were more likely to have lost weight, lowered blood pressure and given up smoking than those who ...

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Red Wine Was Linked To Mental Health Benefits In A Study, But Here's What You Should Know

For people who can enjoy a glass of red wine in the evening, a new study suggests that a particular plant compound found in red wine can help with depression and anxiety. The polyphenol, resveratrol, has long been cited as the reason that red wine is ...

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Gene-editing tool used in the US for the first time to treat sickle cell disease

CRISPR, a gene-editing technique, is being used for the first time by U.S. doctors on a 34-year-old Victoria Gray, a mother of four with sickle cell disease, according to NPR. Gray was born with sickle cell disease back in 1985. She was told by doctors she ...

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Fear of “larger outbreak” as hepatitis A among homeless people see in four counties

Washington State Department of Health officials announced hepatitis A outbreaks in four Washington counties Tuesday, with 13 confirmed cases among the homeless population and people who use drugs in King, Snohomish, Spokane and Pend Oreille ...

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Does Ear Tickling Keep You From Looking Old?

Forget botox and facelifts, tickling your ears may just be the solution to anti-aging, a new study suggests. Conducted by the University of Leeds, the research used 29 subjects all over the age of 55 to test the effects of what's being dubbed as "tickle therapy" or ...

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New Ebola case diagnosed in DR Congo's Goma: health official

A new case of Ebola has been registered in the eastern DR Congo city of Goma, a key transport hub, a Congolese health official said on Tuesday, as the virus death toll rose to 1,790. It is the second case of Ebola detected in the lakeside city of more than two ...

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Childhood cancer wipes out 11 million years of human potential each year

What does the world lose when a child gets cancer? Out of 2.2 billion children worldwide, more than 416,500 children are diagnosed and 142,300 are estimated to die from the disease each year. Though in hard numbers it's a relatively small portion, each life ...

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Stopping statins treatment in old age increases heart attack risk by nearly half, major study warns

Pensioners should not stop taking statins just because they feel healthy, scientists have warned after finding that doing so may boost the risk of heart attack by nearly half. The first major study to assess what happens when older people with no history of heart ...

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Probable cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to Atlanta hotel now up to 57

ATLANTA — The count of probable cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to a possible outbreak at the Sheraton Atlanta has increased by two. The Georgia Department of Public Health said there are now 57 probable and 11 confirmed cases from individuals ...

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Smoking may interfere with treatment for lung abnormalities

Here's yet another downside to cigarette smoking: Treatment for blood vessel abnormalities in the lungs is less likely to be successful if patients are smokers, a new study finds. These abnormal connections between arteries and veins in the lung are called ...

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Pan-Cancer Study Uncovers TP53 Mutation Consequences, Related Prognostic Expression Signature

NEW YORK – A team from the US, France, and Sweden has started untangling the cancer genome in the context of TP53 mutations, integrating genomic data for tens of thousands of tumors to assess TP53 interactions in a pan-cancer setting. As they reported ...

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Ear 'tickling' therapy could 'help thwart ageing'

Tickling the ear with a small electric current could rebalance the nervous system in over-55s and help them age more healthily, research suggests. Stimulation of the vagus nerve, which connects to the heart, lungs and gut, led to improvements in body, sleep ...

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"Smart" deep brain stimulators for Parkinson's

A new study from the scientists at the University of Houston reveals specific neuromarkers for Parkinson's disease. Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease could now be targeted towards cells carrying these markers in the brain and thus become more ...

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Stillbirth risk in diabetes higher with obesity and high blood sugar

(Reuters Health) - Pregnant women with diabetes may be more likely to experience a stillbirth when they have obesity or poorly controlled blood sugar, a new study suggests. Even without these extra health issues, women with diabetes who become pregnant ...

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Protect your liver!

Health. When it comes to providing healthcare, Sindh suffers from a serious shortage of facilities for its people. The province is plagued with a number of health issues like the spread of HIV and AIDS in Larkana, deaths of children due to malnutrition in ...

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What is Lyme disease and how is it carried?

There has been a significant increase in cases of Lyme disease in the UK, with a study of GP records suggesting the condition may be three times more common than the current annual estimate. Here is some more information about the condition.

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Globally, more than 11 million years of healthy life lost due to childhood cancer in 2017

While the number of new cancer cases in children and adolescents (aged 0-19 years) is relatively low at around 416,500 globally in 2017, treatment-related ill-health and disability and fatal cancer are estimated to cause around 11.5 million years of healthy ...

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Study finds vitamin supplements have little effect on heart health, lifespan

Many consumers are devoted to vitamin supplements, a multibillion-dollar industry. Tired? Take an iron supplement. Sad? Classic vitamin D deficiency. But a recent paper related to cardiovascular health, published July 9 in Annals of Internal Medicine, put ...

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Obese people enjoy their food MORE than those who are a normal weight and get extra pleasure from each bite

FATTIES really do enjoy food more than other people, a study found. Those who are obese get more pleasure from each bite than those who are overweight or normal weight. People who are obese gain more pleasure from eating food. 1. People who are ...

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What Is Brain-Eating Amoeba? A Doctor Explains Why You Shouldn't Worry About This Summer Infection

It's summertime, and that means fun, friends, and frightening headlines about things that sound like storylines straight out of The Walking Dead. Yep, on the heels of news reports about myriad cases of flesh-eating bacteria comes an equally troubling story ...

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Obese individuals may experience higher taste satisfaction when eating

It's estimated that about 30% of the American population is obese, and obesity-related health problems such as diabetes and hypertension are on the rise. While obesity leads to a propensity of health issues, there can also be some underlying factors that play ...

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Tart cherry juice may improve cognitive function in older adults

Washington D.C. , July 29 : Montmorency tart cherry juice which has long been used by gout patients, athletes for exercise recovery, and those seeking good sleep at night has been found to help improve cognitive performance in older adults, finds a study.

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Tart cherry juice may improve cognitive function in older adults

Washington D.C. [USA], July 29 (ANI): Montmorency tart cherry juice which has long been used by gout patients, athletes for exercise recovery, and those seeking good sleep at night has been found to help improve cognitive performance in older adults, finds ...

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Mechanical forces control cell fate during brain formation

Date: July 29, 2019; Source: Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona; Summary: The study shows that during the embryonic development of the brain, the cells that are between adjacent segments detect the mechanical forces generated during morphogenesis ...

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Hot sidewalks in the summer can cause second-degree burns

In the southwestern United States, it may not get hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk in the summer, but that doesn't mean the pavement won't cause severe burns. A new study found that pavement can get hot enough to cause second degree burns on ...

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Doctors In The US Use CRISPR Technique To Treat A Genetic Disorder For The 1st Time

For the first time, doctors have used the gene-editing technique CRISPR to treat a genetic disorder in the U.S. The patient, who has sickle cell disease, spoke with NPR about her treatment. Transcript. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: One of the most eagerly awaited ...

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Red wine compound might help treat depression and anxiety: study

Could red be a cure for the blues? Resveratrol, a compound commonly found in red wines, proved effective in eliminating signs of depression and anxiety in mice, according to a new study published in the medical journal Neuropharmacology. Researchers ...

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8 Wisconsin teens hospitalized with seriously damaged lungs after vaping, officials say

MILWAUKEE – Children's Hospital of Wisconsin officials reported eight cases of hospitalized teenagers with seriously damaged lungs to the Wisconsin Department Health Services in July. According to a news release from CHW officials, state health officials ...

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HIV/AIDS in Pakistan

A NEW report by UNAIDS has some upsetting insights on Pakistan, which has been placed on a list of 11 countries with the highest prevalence rates of HIV/AIDS. While in other countries, HIV/AIDS cases are on the decline, there has been a worrying upsurge ...

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Four more dengue deaths, bringing total to nine this year

Four more people, including a 46-year-old man, have died of dengue, bringing the total deaths this year to nine as of July 20. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the National Environment Agency (NEA) said in a joint reply to media queries yesterday that there ...

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Thrombectomy 'Reasonable' in Stroke Patients With Large Cores

Potential benefit cannot be ruled out for endovascular thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke patients with substantial ischemic cores, according to a secondary analysis of the SELECT study. Those who received mechanical thrombectomy were more likely to ...

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Oh, baby! 36 nurses in Kansas City hospital NICU due to give birth this year

MW47/iStock(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) — How many pregnant nurses does it take to save the lives of babies in need? At this one intensive care nursery, 36 to be exact. The Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery (NICU) at Children's Mercy in Kansas City, Missouri, had ...

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Diabetic women more likely to have stillborn baby, study finds

Diabetic women are more than four times more likely to have a stillborn baby than those without the condition, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of Glasgow looked at the records of nearly 4,000 Scottish diabetic mothers. They found high ...

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Are You Eating Too Much Sugar?

Take our quiz to find out—because cutting back on the sweet stuff may be the best thing you can do for your health. By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD. July 29, 2019. Pin FB More. Twitter Email Print Send Text Message. Video Player is loading. Play Video. Play. Mute.

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Australian Hay Fever: Symptoms, Treatment and Precaution

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, who is in Melbourne to take part in various events is down with Australian Hay Fever. In a video posted on Sadguru's official Instagram handle, the spiritual leader said that even after being diagnosed with Australian ...

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World Heart Day 2019: Are you at risk of a heart disease?

We all know heart disease and stroke are two most common killers in India. Heart can be affected by a number of common diseases. The most common and dreaded disease of the heart is of course coronary artery disease or heart attack in which the blood ...

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Extra weight in 60s may be linked to brain aging: Study

Washington D.C. , July 28 : A bigger waistline and high body mass index (BMI) in the 60s may be linked to the signs of brain aging by at least a decade, says a study. "People with bigger waists and higher BMI were more likely to have thinning in the cortex ...

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Hey, are you having hay fever? Here is your natural arsenal against this allergic condition

Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, can hit you at any point of time in the year. Here we brief you about the natural remedies to fight this condition. Aishwarya Vaidya | Updated: July 29, 2019 2:18 pm. Facebook share · Twitter share · Share on Whatsapp.

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Red wine can treat depression and anxiety?

In a good news for wine lovers, researchers have found a compound present in red wine which can treat depression and anxiety. The plant compound resveratrol displays anti-stress effects by blocking the expression of an enzyme which controls stress in the ...

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High levels of oestrogen in the womb could cause autism, study finds

Autism could be a prenatal disorder caused by high levels of oestrogen in the womb, new research has suggested. Scientists believe oestrogen affects brain growth in foetuses, but it is not currently clear whether these elevated hormone levels come from the ...

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Scientists develop new method to control mosquitoes

BEIJING, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have developed a new method to control the population of mosquitoes, the Science and Technology Daily reported Monday. Scientists from the Sun Yat-Sen University have conducted a four-year field test in ...

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Climate change will lead to a surge in mosquito-borne disease

By Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi. Do people really understand climate change and global warming? A few days of unseasonal chill brings back the sceptic in everyone – if the earth is getting hotter then why are we experiencing low temperatures, is a common ...

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90% of hepatitis cases, 65% hepatitis deaths preventable by 2030

A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that 4.5 million deaths could be prevented by 2030, and 26 million beyond that, if 67 countries in the low- and middle-income bracket invest $6 billion a year towards abolishing hepatitis. Hepatitis is ...

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Best supplements: Could vitamin D supplements help improve insulin and stave off diabetes?

Vitamin D is essential for good health, it helps absorb calcium and phosphorus for the diet and keeps bones, teeth and muscles strong. Vitamin D supplements could help with symptoms of diabetes, according to experts. Vitamin D is believed to help improve ...

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Fighting HIV globally: Dr Adeeba to become first Asian to head International AIDS Society

PETALING JAYA, July 29 — As if her huge plate of work was not enough, Prof Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman is now taking on another important task. As the president-elect of the International AIDS Society (IAS). Her appointment also means that she is the ...

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Despite vaccine, Ebola is spreading

When Ebola broke out in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a year ago, the global stockpile of a long-anticipated vaccine was 300,000 doses. At the time, that seemed like plenty. But as the virus spreads from the epicenter and threatens to explode across ...

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Vaping suspected of causing 8 teens to be hospitalized in Wisconsin

The state of Wisconsin is investigating the hospitalization of eight teenagers with severe long damage to the Wisconsin Health Services department in July. The teens were all admitted to the hospital with symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, chest ...

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The 14 Different Kinds Of Headaches You Can Get—And How To Treat Each One

There's no getting around it: Headaches are the absolute worst—but the only real way to get rid of the pain is knowing which type of headache you're dealing with (yes, there's more than just one). They key? Knowing exactly how to describe your pain and ...

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Shocking image illustrates how drugs transformed woman's appearance at just 53

After Lynley Graham's custody photo was posted to a police force's Facebook page, horrified users were quick to discuss the harmful effects of hard drugs. Share. Comments. By. Adam May. Ben Weich. 16:51, 28 JUL 2019; Updated 18:21, 28 JUL 2019. News.

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Deadly Virus Found In Florida, Causes Brain Swelling From Mosquito Bites

The latest U.S. healthcare news warns the rapid spread of a deadly mosquito-borne virus known as Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Florida that causes brain-swelling. According to reports, many sentinel chickens have tested positive for EEE.

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FDA cracks down on rogue CBD products touting unproven health claims

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cracking down on a number of companies selling cannabidiol (CBD) products accompanied by unsubstantiated health claims. The latest target is a company called Curaleaf, which sells CBD products that it ...

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Swimming Australia faces heat over handling of Shayna Jack doping result

The heat may be on Swimming Australia over their handling of Shayna Jack's doping drama but the governing body's CEO Leigh Russell says the sprint star only has herself to blame over her positive drug test. Although Russell admits the 20-year-old may ...

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World Hepatitis Day: Recent steps toward reaching all patients

This year for World Hepatitis Day, the theme is “Find the Missing Millions.” Hundreds of millions of people living with viral hepatitis are unaware of their infection and many people are also unaware of the available treatments, especially the high efficacy and ...

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Scoby is healthy and hip but it may not be everyone's cup of tea

It's a gooey blob more like something seen in a science laboratory than a kitchen. But this alien-looking Scoby could soon be making an appearance in your home after going on sale in the High Street for the first time. Like a creeping jellyfish it is the starter ...

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Are migraines holding back your career and your life?

Yes, it's a headache, but one that tends to measure almost eight out of 10 on the pain scale. It can last several days; is often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, as well as light and noise sensitivity; it requires many hours in isolation or darkness for ...

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Routine blood tests could predict diabetes

Date: July 19, 2019; Source: U.S. Veterans Affairs; Summary: A study that looked at data on more than 900,000 VA patients showed that elevated blood glucose levels detected in routine outpatient tests, though well below diagnostic thresholds, predicted ...

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WHO: Qatar on track towards Hepatitis C virus eradication

Qatar has been listed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as one of the top ten countries in the world that is on track for the elimination of the Hepatitis C virus, said Dr. Muna Al Maslamani (pictured), Medical Director of Hamad Medical Corporation's ...

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World Hepatitis Day: The growing threat of hepatitis in India

Hepatitis kills thousands of people every year across the globe and has been ranked as the second major infectious disease. Yet awareness about hepatitis among people is too low. Most of the people infected with this disease do not even know that they are ...

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When A Biological Zika Diagnosis Matters

July 28th, 2019 – To diagnose the Zika virus, a healthcare provider will ask about any recent travel to endemic countries and may order tests to help determine if you have Zika. A conventional blood or urine test can help determine if you have Zika from sexual ...

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Dental disease in children a huge burden for Stanislaus County kids – is help on way?

On Wednesday, 8-year-old Evelin Cobarrubias from Modesto went for her six-month dental checkup at Golden Valley Health Center's dental clinic at Hanshaw Middle School. Good news — no new cavities! Evelin's smile beamed with the news — just six ...

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7 Myths About The HPV Vaccine Doctors Want To Bust

The human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine has been distributed to millions of people in the United States since it became available in 2006, but despite its enormous efficacy rate, myths about the HPV vaccine still make it difficult for people to seek it out.

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World Hepatitis Day: What are the symptoms of hepatitis and can it be treated?

World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes place every year on 28 July to help raise awareness of viral hepatitis and highlight the need for a greater global response. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the date of 28 July was chosen because it is the ...

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Newer guidelines call for colonoscopies 5 years earlier, many insurances cover costs

Dan Adler, 50, of Westlake, was diagnosed with a stage III cancerous tumor in his colon in November 2017. He credits a colonoscopy with detecting the cancer. (Lisa DeJong/The Plain Dealer). 0. By Julie Washington, The Plain Dealer. CLEVELAND, Ohio ...

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Symptoms of some drugs may imitate dementia

By all accounts, the woman, in her late 60s, appeared to have severe dementia. She was largely incoherent. Her short-term memory was terrible. She couldn't focus on questions that medical professionals asked her. But Malaz Boustani, a doctor and ...

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Did you know that smartphone usage can lead to obesity?

Washington: In the 21st century everyone is hooked up with his smartphone, particularly young people, which lead to a decrease in physical activity, researchers have found. University students who used their smartphones five or more hours a day had a 43 ...

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The A, B, Cs of hepatitis and prevention

The recent outbreak of hepatitis A in parts of South Carolina put health officials on high alert, but hepatitis A isn't the only strain of hepatitis on the radar of infectious disease specialists. Hepatitis C is on the rise among younger people in the Florence area, ...

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Hepatitis: silent disease affecting millions

ANKARA. Viral hepatitis B and C kill hundreds of thousands of people worldwide every year and hepatitis ranks as the second major killer infectious disease despite being preventable, treatable or even curable, but most people are completely unaware they ...

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Dear Doc | Did I really give it to her?

Q Dear Doc, my girlfriend was recently told by her doctor that she has chlamydia and that I should get treatment for it as well, and sent her with a prescription for me. I don't have any problems, never had, but now she is saying I gave it to her. I was not asked to ...

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New TAU study identifies genes that can protect cells from Zika virus

A new study by Tel Aviv University [TAU] has used a genetic screen to identify genes that protect cells from the Zika [ZIKV] viral infection. The research, led by Dr. Ella H. Sklan of TAU's Sackler School of Medicine, was published in the Journal of Virology on ...

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World Hepatitis day on July 28th: Is sex safe with an infected person?

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. It is a viral disease that can be transmitted via sex. Read on to know how you can take precautions to avoid this disease on the occasion of World Hepatitis Day. Jahnavi Sarma | Published: July 28, 2019 11:12 am.

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Health Department lab techs extract DNA from mosquitoes as first line of defense against West Nile

DENVER -- Deep inside the state health department's labs at Lowry, technicians are busy testing vials of mosquitoes for West Nile virus. "You can put up to 65 mosquitoes in here," said Ralen Johnson, holding up a single vial. The molecular technologist said ...

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5 hours daily on phone increases risk of obesity

New Delhi: Researchers have found that students who use their smartphones five or more hours a day are prone to higher risk of obesity and likely to have other lifestyle habits that increases the risk of heart disease. According to a study, researchers ...

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Genetic Counseling in Prostate Cancer - Brittany Szymaniak

Alicia Morgans discusses genetic counseling in GU cancers with Brittany Szymaniak. This conversation includes the challenges, the benefits, the concerns of genetic testing and how this is accomplished in clinical practice for people who have genital urinary ...

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One dose of HPV vaccine might be enough, study finds

Just one dose of the human papillomavirus vaccine might be enough to prevent precancerous cervical lesions, a new study suggests. >> Read more trending news. Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is sexually transmitted and is named for the warts ...

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Punjab leads in hepatitis C infection, experts express concern

Ludhiana: On the occasion of World Hepatitis Day on Saturday, Dr Rajoo Singh Chhina, dean Academics and chairperson of the Hospital Infection Control Committee, and professor of Gastroenterology at Dayanand Medical Collega and Hospital (DMCH) ...

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Work done behind the scenes to prevent West Nile bug in Utah

MAGNA — While most of us try to avoid all contact with a mosquito's wiry legs and sharp pinch, some make their living as they spend their days hunting the insects down. And this is the busiest time for Utah's mosquito abatement districts after a long, wet ...

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Five hours of smartphone usage per day may increase obesity: Study

In the 21st century everyone is hooked up with his smartphone, particularly young people, which lead to a decrease in physical activity, researchers have found. University students who used their smartphones five or more hours a day had a 43 per cent ...

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Nevada: Sixth human case of West Nile virus in Clark County

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. Officials with the Southern Nevada Health District has reporting Clark County's sixth case of West Nile virus. Image/francok35. The individual is a female under the age of 50 who has the neuroinvasive form of the illness ...

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Let's pledge to end hepatitis

I know I will never be Hepatitis B negative and my partner will never accept me. It is better to die than live this life of daily neglect and humiliation." Such are the woeful tales of millions of hepatitis B-infected men and women in India. Today, the transmission of ...

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Avoid filling up on carbs, high blood sugar may raise pancreatic cancer risk

WASHINGTON DC: High blood sugar may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, a new study has found. The disease stops the work of healthy cells in the pancreas and aids their out-of-control growth. The findings of the Korea-based study were published in ...

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Students spending more than 5 hours on phone daily face greater obesity risk: Study

Researchers have found that students who use their smartphones five or more hours a day are prone to a higher risk of obesity and are likely to have other lifestyle habits that increase the risk of heart disease. "It is important for the general population to know ...

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'I Should Be More Careful With Twitter': Marianne Williamson on Those Mental Health Comments

When the self-help author Marianne Williamson appeared on the presidential debate stage last month, Twitter users delighted in unearthing her old comments about vibrations and “morphic” fields. But her performance also put a spotlight on much more ...

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Red wine compound may help treat depression and anxiety, claims study

Washington D.C. [USA], July 27 (ANI): A compound called resveratrol found in red wine displays anti-stress effects by blocking the expression of an enzyme related to controlling stress in the brain, a recent study has claimed. The study published in the journal ...

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New Jersey: Eastern Equine Encephalitis reported in Ocean County horse

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. New Jersey agricultural officials are reporting a equine case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a 12-year-old mare in Ocean County. Image/markusspiske. The horse had been previously vaccinated against EEE ...

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Crying and releasing emotion over your ex 'can help you lose weight'

Crying and releasing 'real emotion ' over an ex can help you lose weight, it has been claimed. Scientists have found that emotional tears contain hormones which increase cortisone level. The hormones prolactin, leu-enkephalin, and adrenocorticotropin (also ...

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What you need to know about the brain eating amoeba.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — According to officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services,. Naegleria fowleri, known as the brain-eating amoeba, caused a NC man's death. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) the ...

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Red wine compound may help treat depression and anxiety, claims study

ANI | Updated: Jul 27, 2019 14:45 IST. Washington D.C. [USA], July 27 (ANI): A compound called resveratrol found in red wine displays anti-stress effects by blocking the expression of an enzyme related to controlling stress in the brain, a recent study has ...

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How Do Lead Salts Cause Fatty Liver Diseases?

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have, for the first time, unravelled the mechanisms by which lead salts may cause fatty liver disease, an advance that could pave the way for drugs to treat the disorder. Epidemiological studies have ...

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New Guidelines For Aspirin

Daily low doses of aspirin are safe and recommended for those who already suffered heart attacks, strokes or those with known heart diseases. An estimated 10 million people over the age of 70 with no prior history of heart disease still take aspirin daily as a ...

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West Nile virus detected in Phelps County

HOLDREGE — Mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in Phelps County, according to Two Rivers Public Health Department in Holdrege. According to a Two Rivers press release, West Nile virus is spread to people after they are bitten by a ...

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Treatments for tick and mosquito bites

It is summertime and we spend a lot of time outdoors. Depending on what time of day you are outside, and where you are, you can be at risk for tick or mosquito bites. Do you know how to safely remove a tick? Do you know what can help stop a mosquito bite ...

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Dengue outbreak in South Asia: Climate change the culprit?

BANGLADESH — With the capital gripped by panic over dengue, experts said global warming resulting from climate change is a key reason behind the rising number of dengue cases. They said dengue situation worsened in many South Asian countries due ...

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NHS gets green light to prescribe cannabis-based medicine to children with life-threatening epilepsy

KIDS with two rare life-threatening forms of epilepsy are set to get a breakthrough cannabis medicine on the NHS after drug regulators gave the treatment the green light. The European Medicines Agency backed Epidyolex, made by a British company, for use ...

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Why Almond Milk Is Better Than Hemp Milk

Few people know that besides cows milk there are other types of milk that are plant-based such as almond milk. Plant-based products are equally nutritious if not more beneficial. Commercial almond milk is credited with many health benefits. Some of the ...

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Salk researchers identify two therapeutic targets for deadly lung cancer

The vast majority of deadly lung cancer cases (85 percent) are termed non-small-cell lung carcinomas (NSCLCs), which often contain a mutated gene called LKB1. Salk Institute researchers have now discovered precisely why inactive LKB1 results in cancer ...

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Pakistan among states with highest ratio of AIDS victims

LAHORE: Inadequate measures for curtailing HIV/AIDs have brought embarrassment to Pakistan as the United Nations has put it on the list of 11 countries which have the highest prevalence of the disease — 13 per cent — in its latest report. It is the highest ...

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IIT unravels connection of lead toxicity with liver

Epidemiological studies have shown that this affects nine to 32 per cent of the Indian population. MANDI Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi have shown how lead intake promotes accumulation of fat in the liver which can cause obesity .

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Sixth case of West Nile virus reported in Clark County

Another case of West Nile virus was reported Friday in Clark County, one day after the Southern Nevada Health District announced an “outbreak of mosquito-borne diseases.” The health district announced that a sixth reported case of the mosquito-borne West ...

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2 cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to Rush Oak Park Hospital, health officials say

OAK PARK, Ill. -- Public health officials are investigating two cases of Legionnaires' disease possibly contracted at Rush Oak Park Hospital. Officials with the Illinois Department of Public Health were at the hospital this week to test water samples for the ...

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A Severe Sunburn Caused A 16-Year-Old Girl To Develop Protruding Blisters On Her Back

I don't know if there's anything I can say to fully prepare you for what you're about to see and read, so let's jump right into it: A teenage girl recently shared photos of the severe blisters on her back from a horrendous sunburn, and now her story's going viral.

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Widow 'died of a broken heart' days after her husband of 68 years passed away

Les and Audrey Pettitt were devoted to each other for seven decades and "never spent a day apart", according to loved ones. Share. By. Sophie Finnegan. 22:25, 26 JUL 2019. News · Enter your postcode for local news and infoSee news near you.

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A Man Died After Contracting a Brain-Eating Amoeba from a Water Park: What You Need to Know

While extremely rare, Naegleria fowleri can lead to death — but there are precautions people can take to avoid contracting the amoeba. By Julie Mazziotta. July 26, 2019 05:05 PM. FB Twitter More. Pinterest Email Print Send Text Message. cleanString caption.

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A teeny-tiny arm implant could, one day, prevent HIV for a full year

Earlier this week, Merck released the results of a small and early trial showing a prototype of a pin-sized implant could block HIV from infecting individuals for a full year. Through an upper-arm implant, the same device used to administer certain birth controls, ...

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Intestinal illness outbreak linked to cafeteria of Goochland business

GOOCHLAND, Va. -- It was a calm day outside of the Carmax headquarters off of Route 288 in Goochland on Thursday. But inside, a workplace cafeteria was linked to an outbreak of foodborne illness. "We received a report from a business because they had ...

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Too much caffeine during pregnancy may damage baby's liver

Date: July 24, 2019; Source: Society for Endocrinology; Summary: Having too much caffeine during pregnancy may impair baby's liver development and increase the risk of liver disease in adulthood, according to a new study. Pregnant rats given caffeine had ...

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Honduran hospitals overrun by dengue fever epidemic

Of Honduras' 32 public hospitals, 26 are overflowing with patients due to what health authorities are calling the worst dengue fever epidemic in the past half century. The disease has struck 28,000 people this year, of which 54, mostly children, have died.

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Juul spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on programming for children and teens, documents show

(CNN) Juul spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to fund youth programming, efforts that a company employee said "seem to duplicate those of big tobacco," according to internal emails, memos and contracts released as part of a congressional investigation ...

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Indiana Mom of 2 Nearly Loses Her Leg from Hot Tub Rash While on Vacation: 'I Couldn't Walk'

Taylor Bryant's condition became so severe that her skin turned black and she had painful, open wounds on her lower leg. By Joelle Goldstein. July 25, 2019 11:23 PM. FB Twitter More. Pinterest Email Print Send Text Message. cleanString caption.

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What Is The Brain-Eating Amoeba That Killed A Swimmer

PAM is a very bad thing. Not PAM the cooking spray or Pam from The Office but PAM as in primary amoebic meningoencephalitis. This can occur when Naegleria fowleri, a type of amoeba, goes up your nose, makes it to your brain, and starts eating your brain ...

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Testosterone can enhance libido in postmenopausal women, new research says

(CNN) Doctors have long mulled over using low doses of the hormone testosterone as a way to improve sexual function in some women, but evidence on its safety and efficacy has been somewhat lacking -- until now. A paper published in the journal The ...

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10 cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed in Chesterfield since May 1

Ten cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed in the northeast quadrant of Chesterfield County since May 1. Dr. Alexander Samuel, the director of the Chesterfield Health District, said the average number of cases during the summer is three.

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Cyclospora: Outbreak reported in Central Virginia

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. In a follow-up on a report earlier this week, The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reports in addition to the outbreak of cyclosporiasis in Northern Virginia, they are investigating an outbreak in Central Virginia.

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House panel claims Juul deliberately targeted children, teens

Juul deliberately targeted children and teenagers in an effort to become the country's largest e-cigarette manufacturer, a House panel claimed Thursday. The company “deployed a sophisticated program to enter schools and convey its messaging directly to ...

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Learn about cures during Hepatitis Awareness Week

Southern NSW Local Health District is encouraging people living with hepatitis C to take advantage of new highly-effective cures as part of Hepatitis Awareness Week. NSW is moving closer to eliminating hepatitis C with research showing more than 22,000 ...

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Health officials confirm 10 cases of Legionnaires' disease in Chesterfield

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Health officials in Chesterfield confirmed 10 cases of Legionnaires' disease in the northeast quadrant of the county. The Chesterfield Health District (CHD) said in a release Thursday that the verified cases, all since ...

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Man dies after contracting 'brain-eating amoeba' at North Carolina water park

A North Carolina man has died after contracting an illness caused by a "brain-eating amoeba," public health officials said. Laboratory testing confirmed the man, identified by local media as Eddie Gray, was sickened by Naegleria fowleri after swimming at ...

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Ovarian cancer drug olaparib 'can delay disease in newly diagnosed'

A drug for advanced ovarian cancer has been approved for use in newly diagnosed patients in England, after a trial showed it could delay progression of the disease for three years. Up to 600 women with a hereditary type of the disease could benefit each ...

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Vitamin D Pills Could Slow Progress of Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes, Scientists Say

People with prediabetes and newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes may be able to slow the progress of the condition by taking vitamin D, scientists believe. Consuming the molecule could help the body metabolize glucose according to the authors of a study ...

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It's a Lot Easier to Binge Drink Than You May Think. Here's Why

A drinking “binge” is more than five drinks within a two-hour period for men or four drinks in a two-hour period for women. A standard drink is 0.6 fluid ounces of pure alcohol. Many drinks at restaurants and bars contain more than the standard 0.6 oz. of alcohol ...

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Brain-eating amoeba kills person who swam in North Carolina manmade lake

North Carolina health officials say a person has died from a rare brain-eating amoeba after swimming in a manmade lake at a water park. The state Department of Health and Human Resources said in a news release Wednesday that the infection was caused ...

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Testosterone May Rejuvenate Older Women's Sex Drive

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, July 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Many older men take testosterone to boost their sex drive, but new research suggests that postmenopausal women who struggle with a sagging libido ...

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Tobacco industry increases prices beyond tax change requirements – study

The tobacco industry is increasing prices beyond that required by tax changes, challenging its long-standing argument that government-backed hikes push consumers towards the illicit market, a report suggests. Price rises on cigarettes and roll-your-own ...

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Beni Ebola activity tops first wave as outbreak grows by 8 cases

A second wave of Ebola activity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) city of Beni has now topped its first wave, and the area has become a source of spread to other areas, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its weekly snapshot of ...

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MD Health Department investigating rise in Cyclospora intestinal infections

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) - Maryland's health department is investigating a rise in reported Cyclospora infections, which causes intestinal problems from a microscopic parasite. People can get the infection from consuming food or water contaminated with ...

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10 cases of Legionnaire's disease confirmed in Chesterfield

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Department of Health is investigating 10 cases of Legionnaire's disease in northeast Chesterfield County. The cases have been confirmed since May 1 in older adults and people with other medical conditions.

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BPA-free plastics may not be any safer, study suggests

Manufacturers have been phasing out the plastics chemical bisphenol A because of evidence it might harm human health. Now a new study raises questions about the chemicals that have replaced it. Bisphenol A, or BPA, has long been used in plastics.

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New bandage technology reduces scarring thanks to the power of nature

When you get a small cut or scrape you probably reach for an ordinary bandage, which is typically nothing more than an adhesive strip holding a tiny patch of sterile padding. It's a simple design that has stood the test of time, but researchers from Harvard's ...

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West Nile virus detected in mosquito population in Grand Island

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Central District Health Department reported Monday that West Nile virus has been detected in the mosquito population in Hall County. The mosquito or mosquitoes containing the virus came from Grand Island. West Nile virus ...

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Ebola vaccine hampered by deep distrust in eastern Congo

BENI, Congo – Until his last breath, Salomon Nduhi Kambale insisted he had been poisoned by someone and that was the reason he was vomiting blood. The 30-year-old man wouldn't give community health teams his phone number, and when they found it, ...

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Maine reports first case of rare tick-borne illness since 2017

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting the state's first case of the tick-borne Powassan virus since 2017. The Powassan virus – which is rare but can cause severe illness – is much less common than other tick-borne diseases such ...

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Mosquitos-borne illnesses threaten Orange residents, health officials warn

Orange County health officials are urging residents to be aware that the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses have increased after a virus was detected in livestock. “Several sentinel chickens in the same flock have tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis ...

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Virginia sees spike in Cyclospora

Northern Virginia Area Investigating an Increase in Intestinal Illness Associated with Cyclospora. Health Districts in the Region Seeking the Cause of Cyclosporiasis Increase. The health districts in northern Virginia are notifying the public that there has been a ...

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Colin Smith: 7-year-old died of HIV after transfusion of infected blood, inquiry hears

A boy was diagnosed with HIV after being treated with contaminated blood products and died at the age of seven, his parents told an inquiry. The parents of Colin Smith, who had haemophilia, spoke about the abuse the family faced following his diagnosis as ...

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Research confirms cannabis will pave the way for future pain-relieving drugs

For decades the medicinal properties and uses of cannabis have been debated and in clinical trials, extracts from the plant did show some promise. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Guelph have been successful in pinpointing the ...

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Gut health secret: Have organic apples daily

LONDON: Besides containing fibre and vitamins, an apple also carries about 100 million bacteria, and whether these microbes are good or bad for health may depend on how the fruit was grown, according to a study. The study, published in the journal ...

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University of Utah bioengineers advance thought-controlled prosthetics to sense of touch

SALT LAKE CITY — The line that separates an artificial hand from being just a "lump of metal and wires" to becoming a truly functional and integrated replacement — one that can carefully pick up and place a fragile uncooked egg or feel the reassuring grasp ...

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One dose of HPV vaccine enough: study

One dose of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has comparable effectiveness to two or three doses for preventing cervical pre-cancer, a new study involving 250,000 Australian women shows. Researchers compared cervical screening outcomes for the ...

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Parkinson's symptoms may be eased by inner ear stimulation, study shows

Stimulation of the inner ear may help improve Parkinson's disease symptoms, investigators have found. A randomized, controlled study showed that twice-daily stimulation of the balance organs in the inner ear for two months led to a significant reduction in ...

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New protocol for HIV prevention drug reduces the number of pills required

Health officials and AIDS advocates in San Francisco hope to expand the use of an effective HIV prevention drug with a new approach that requires fewer pills than the standard once-a-day regimen. San Francisco's public health department and the San ...

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Here's how to protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Health officials are warning Orange County residents to protect themselves amid an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County said Wednesday that several chickens in the same ...

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Flesh-eating bacteria hits Thai hospital

Thailand's Nan Hospital said on Wednesday that 25 cases of flesh eating bacteria, necrotising fasciitis, was diagnosed in July, with one patient seriously ill in the intensive care unit. Dr Pongthep Wongwatcharapaiboon, Deputy Director of Nan Hospital in ...

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Maryland medical company is developing better flu shot

A Maryland medical company is developing a more effective flu vaccine, as federal health researchers are striving to create a vaccine that will negate the effects of all variations and strains of the influenza virus. Novavax, headquartered in Gaithersburg, ...

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Harvard research suggests millions of people are wasting their time taking aspirin

If you've been taking aspirin every day to lower your risk of heart attack, despite not having an existing history of heart problems, a new Harvard study suggests you're not doing yourself any favors. In fact, it would seem that millions of people regularly taking ...

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Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus detected in NYC

The infected mosquitos were collected in Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens, according to the Health Department. (Getty Images/Tom Ervin). 0. By Joseph Ostapiuk | jostapiuk@siadvance.com. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The NYC Health Department detected ...

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FDA approves first treatment for severe hypoglycemia that can be administered without an injection

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Baqsimi nasal powder, the first glucagon therapy approved for the emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia that can be administered without an injection. Severe hypoglycemia occurs when a ...

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Rare tick-borne infection confirmed in Maine for first time since 2017

PORTLAND (WGME) -- A case of a rare tick-borne infection has been confirmed in Maine for the first time since 2017. Powassan virus is extremely rare, but the Maine CDC says a resident of southern Maine is currently hospitalized after contracting it in the ...

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Eli Lilly's hypoglycemia treatment wins FDA approval

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly and Co's treatment for severe hypoglycemia, the health regulator said on Wednesday. Hypoglycemia is a condition in which blood sugar falls to dangerously low levels.

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Mississippi restaurant worker had hepatitis A

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi State Department of Health says a restaurant worker may have exposed customers to hepatitis A. State epidemiologist Paul Byers says people who ate at Los Encinos Mexican Grill in Calhoun City from July 5 to July ...

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Too much caffeine during pregnancy may damage baby's liver

Having too much caffeine during pregnancy may impair baby's liver development and increase the risk of liver disease in adulthood, according to a study published in the Journal of Endocrinology. Pregnant rats given caffeine had offspring with lower birth ...

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Is the loss of a gene 2 to 3 million years ago in our ancestors behind increasing risk of heart attacks?

LOS ANGELES: The loss of a single gene two to three million years ago in our ancestors may have resulted in a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease in all humans as a species, a study suggests. The same evolutionary gene loss may also have set up a ...

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New campaign aims to increase HPV vaccination in Texas

TYLER, Texas — With the Lyda Hill Philanthropies donation of $4.6 million, the American Cancer Society and the HPV Cancer Prevention Center have created a new campaign called "HPV Cancer Free Texas", to reduce future HPV-related cancers.

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Doctors Warn Daily Aspirin Use Can Be Dangerous

Many people take daily aspirin under the mistaken impression it will help their heart. But taking the drug every day can also increase the risk of bleeding and other cardiovascular issues. Experts say you should consult with a doctor about whether or not daily ...

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E. coli superbug can live in women's gut without symptoms

Virulent and multi-drug resistant strains of Escherichia coli can thrive in women's gut even without any symptoms, a new study found. A team of researchers at the University of Washington Health Sciences and UW Medicine has found that 8.8 percent of ...

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Hundreds of customers to get tested for hepatitis, HIV after visiting unhygienic Melbourne beauty salon

Hundreds of beauty patients could have caught hepatitis or HIV after visiting an unregistered Melbourne clinic where cockroaches were found crawling over dirty equipment. More than 120 people received cosmetic services from a therapist at the Sonoun ...

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Australian women have high rates of heart disease: here's why

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Aussie women. For many years we thought men and women experienced heart attacks the same but that's not correct. So why are women more likely to die of heart disease in men and what's being done to fix this ...

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Why are humans the only species prone to heart attacks?

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine say the loss of a single gene two to three million years ago in our ancestors may have resulted in a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease in all humans as a species, while also setting ...

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Suburban beauty therapist may have exposed clients to HIV, hepatitis

A beauty therapist operating at the back of a jewellery shop in Melbourne's south-east may have exposed "hundreds" of clients to serious blood-borne infections such as HIV and hepatitis. The unregistered Sonoun Kimlee Salon was shut down by authorities ...

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Man dies from flesh-eating bacteria he contracted on fishing boat

A 78-year-old man in Texas managed to contract a flesh-eating bacteria while he was out on a boat fishing — with no visible open wounds or compromised immune system — and was dead less than two weeks later, his daughter says. “I'm still a little shocked ...

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Scientists unlock the secrets of marijuana's pain-relief potential, study says

Researchers have uncovered how marijuana plants produce pain-killing molecules that are 30 times stronger than aspirin — a property that gives them medicinal promise as an alternative to opioid pain relievers that can lead to crippling addiction, ...

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Study: Air pollution may have killed 30000 people in a single year

(CNN) - More than 30,000 deaths in the United States in a single year may have been caused by air pollution, according to a study published Tuesday. Those deaths came even as almost every county in the United States remained within federal air quality ...

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Compensation helps people with autism cope, but delay diagnosis

Study on people with autism finds that compensation improves social relationships, increases independence and employment, but may delay diagnosis. Compensatory strategies used by people with autism may delay diagnosis even though they often ...

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Kentucky doctor reprimanded after wife improperly handled flu vaccines, wrote prescriptions under his name

(CNN) — A Kentucky doctor's medical license was placed on probation for five years after his wife improperly handled flu vaccines and wrote prescriptions under his name, according to Kentucky's medical licensing board. The Kentucky Board of Medical ...

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Evolutionary gene loss may help explain why only humans are prone to heart attacks

Date: July 23, 2019; Source: University of California - San Diego; Summary: Scientists say the loss of a single gene two to three million years ago in our ancestors may have resulted in a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease in all humans as a species, ...

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Death rates increasing for US adults aged 25 to 44: CDC

Death rates are on the rise for young and middle-aged U.S. adults, with white and black people experiencing higher mortality than Hispanic people, according to new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Tuesday.

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Water solutions without a grain of salt

Monash University researchers have developed technology that can deliver clean water to thousands of communities worldwide. This solar steam generation system produces clean water from salty (ocean) water with almost 100 per cent salt removal.

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Brain protein mutation from child with autism causes autism-like behavioral change in mice

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A de novo gene mutation that encodes a brain protein in a child with autism has been placed into the brains of mice. These mice then showed severe alterations of specific behaviors that closely resemble those seen in human autism ...

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Why Taking Antibiotics Without a Prescription Is So Dangerous

Researchers have issued a warning about the growing problem of people taking antibiotics without a prescription. These antibiotics are sometimes left over from a previous prescription. Others are bought online or from other venues. Experts say taking ...

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Study: Fat cells play key role in dangerous transformation of melanoma

Researchers at Tel Aviv University, led by Prof. Carmit Levy and Dr. Tamar Golan of the Department of Human Genetics and Biochemistry at TAU's Sackler School of Medicine, have discovered that fat cells are involved in the transformation that melanoma ...

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Elderly San Marcos man dies from flesh-eating bacteria after Texas Gulf Coast fishing trip

The family of an elderly San Marcos man wants to spread a message after he died last month from a flesh-eating bacteria following a fishing trip on the Texas Gulf Coast. "If you don't feel good, get help immediately," said Kim Sebek. She says her 78-year-old ...

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Ebola threat frightens Ugandans to action: 'There is no trust right now'

KAMPALA, Uganda | Ihandiro Primary School in western Uganda has a new lesson for children that takes priority over reading and math: Wash your hands. At the entrance to the school, in hallways and in front of classrooms, basins marked in English and ...

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Heart attacks, strokes increase when patients can't afford newer cholesterol drugs

(Reuters Health) - Patients at high risk for heart disease who cannot afford newer cholesterol-lowering medications are more likely to have heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events within just one year compared to counterparts who were able to ...

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Folic acid reduces risk of neural tube defects linked to HIV drug dolutegravir

Dolutegravir is a preferred medication for treating HIV infection, but it recently has been linked to a 6- to 9-fold increase in the risk for neural tube defects among babies born to mothers receiving the drug during early gestation. Researchers at Baylor College of ...

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Women with diabetes are at greater risk of heart failure than men

A strong correlation between diabetes and heart disease has long been accepted in the medical community. Now, new findings published in Diabetologia suggest that women with diabetes have a higher risk of heart failure than men with the same condition.

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"Flesh-Eating Bacteria" caused by various bacteria, not only from Gulf

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - You might have seen the advisory posted for Beach Access #41 in Panama City Beach for the past four weeks. Joe Scully, Environmental Supervisor at the Florida Department of Health-Bay County, said, "There is a ...

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How fat prawns can save lives

IMAGE: River prawns, like this Macrobrachium prawn raised in a local hatchery in the Senegal River basin, can consume a dozen or more snails per day. A team led by University... Image credit: Photo courtesy of Hilary Duff of the Planetary Health Alliance.

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Cyclospora increase reported in Massachusetts, most in Boston

By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. In a follow-up on our report yesterday on the Cyclospora situation being reported in several places in the United States, Massachusetts state health officials report an update on the increase in cases of the parasitic ...

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Children dying because 'second-rate' screening misses rare conditions

Children in the UK are dying because not enough rare genetic conditions are being screened for at birth, according to a new report. Genetic Alliance UK has called the country's screening programme "second rate". The NHS conducts just nine tests on ...

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How to keep cool and carry on in a 35C heatwave

With a heatwave predicted to bring temperatures of up to 35C to parts of the UK over the next few days, how can the nation keep cool and carry on? Do I have to work during a heatwave? For those hoping to be given a day off, unfortunately, there are currently ...

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State of Mind: The I-Team investigates mental health in Michigan

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Mental health is a critical problem in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and research has found that mental illnesses is shortening lifespans across the globe. A study published in July, ...

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400 patients a year have cancer with 'unknown starting point'

Around 400 patients a year who are diagnosed with cancer with no obvious starting point continue to have a poor prognosis despite some improvement in survival, a new report has revealed. It appears as a cancer that has spread to areas such as the liver, ...

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Mentally ill children sent hundreds of miles for treatment

Mentally ill children are being forced to travel hundreds of miles for NHS treatment, with one child sent 339 miles from their home, an investigation has found. Data for England obtained by PA under the Freedom of Information Act shows that a lack of inpatient ...

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Second Pleasantville bat tests positive for rabies

A second bat collected in Pleasantville has tested positive for rabies, according to Atlantic County public health officials. The bat was captured by animal control on July 18 from a residence on Oakland Avenue in Pleasantville. It was sent to the state lab where ...

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Gene test picks out prostate cancers that could respond to 'search-and-destroy' medicine

Testing for genetic weaknesses in repairing DNA could pick out men who may benefit from a new type of targeted nuclear medicine, a new study reports. An emerging class of drugs are made up of a radioactive particle that can kill cells attached to a 'homing ...

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Opioid overdose deaths are down but the fight is far from over

WASHINGTON (Sinclair Broadcast Group) — It was a rare piece of good news in the fight against opioid addiction. The Centers for Disease Control announced last week that the number of opioid overdose deaths dropped by nearly 2% in 2018. Overall drug ...

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Sunscreen: What the science says about ingredient safety

Melanoma is one of the deadliest cancers. It's also one that – while still the least common form of skin cancer – is rising in prevalence around the world. Since the early 1990s, rates of melanoma in the UK have increased among every age group. Rates of ...

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Alberta Health Services urges precautions to reduce risk of West Nile virus

As the weather heats up in Edmonton, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is urging Albertans to take precautions against getting mosquito bites and potentially exposing themselves to West Nile virus. The province said, 50 cases of West Nile were reported in ...

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Diabetic man partying in Vegas didn't feel the spider bite that could cost him his foot

Lots of people have lost their shirts gambling in Las Vegas, but a foot? A British man partying with pals in Sin City returned home to find he'd been bitten by what doctors think was a highly venomous Brown Recluse spider. Now, Matthew Phillips may lose his ...

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Legionnaires' update: Cases linked to Sheraton Atlanta rise to 9

Three more people who recently spent time at the Sheraton Atlanta have contracted Legionnaires' disease, bringing the total number of cases to nine, the Georgia Department of Public Health reported Monday. Meanwhile, investigators continued testing ...

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UK newborn baby screening 'not good enough'

UK babies are missing out on checks for rare but serious health conditions, putting lives at risk, according to a report from the charity Genetic Alliance UK. The NHS offers newborns a blood test to screen for up to nine conditions. Many other European ...

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Denver ramps up vaccination and education response to hepatitis A

Denver city health officials are accelerating education, outreach and free vaccination for hepatitis A, in response to a handful of new Denver cases. Four persons who are currently experiencing homelessness have been diagnosed with hepatitis A this year in ...

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Palliative care or surgery? New guidelines offer helpful benchmarks

A new program has been launched that sets quality standards for surgical decision-making for the oldest old. The results may shift the need from step-down post-surgical care to palliative care for those over the age of 75. A growing number of seniors are ...

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Beatson clinical trial gives 'incurable' cancer patients hope

A clinical trial involving the Beatson in Glasgow is bringing hope to cancer patients who would previously have been considered incurable. Doctors say the trial suggests high-precision radiotherapy can double how long a patient can live without cancer.

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Spending habits in college predict onset of adulthood

July 22 (UPI) -- When do young people begin to see themselves as "adults?" New research suggests the onset of adulthood is predicted by college spending habits. "We found that financial behaviors during that fourth year of college continue to have positive ...

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Mentally-ill child forced to travel length of country for NHS treatment

Despite NHS pledges to end out-of-area placements, a lack of in-patient beds saw 587 youngsters admitted to mental health inpatient units away from home in the first six months of 2018/19. Share. Comments. By. Martin BagotHealth and Science ...

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Vast majority of vitamins do not improve health, study says

If you're taking dietary supplements to improve your health, your efforts could be in vain. » RELATED: Nutrients from food, not supplements, will help you live longer, study says. Researchers from John Hopkins Medicine recently conducted a study, published ...

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States with More Gun Owners Have More Murders in the Home, Women Most Common Victims

Research suggests states with more gun owners have higher numbers of partners and family members killing each other in the home, with women in particular danger of being victims of violence. Gun-related deaths in the U.S. are rising, and the authors of a ...

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Hospital admissions for deadly sepsis have doubled in three years

Hospital admissions for deadly sepsis in England have more than doubled in three years, new figures show. Data obtained by PA shows a rise in recorded admissions among all age groups, including the very young, prompting the head of the UK Sepsis Trust ...

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Five things to know about early introduction of peanuts in babies

Worried about peanut allergies in children? A practice article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) outlines five things to know about early introduction of peanuts in infants to reduce the risk of peanut allergy. Infants who are fed peanut protein ...

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World Brain Day 2019: Know all about the chronic condition of migraine

While most people experience headache in their day-to-day lives, migraine, a chronic condition, affects one in seven people, and together with other headache disorders, it is considered to be one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Despite its ...

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Study finds children with autism more likely to be bullied at home and at school

A major new study has found children with autism are more likely to be bullied by both their siblings and their peers, meaning that when they return from school, they have no respite from victimisation. The researchers also found that children with Autism are ...

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Gun ownership linked to greater incidence of domestic homicides

A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, reveals a unique and strong association between firearm ownership and the risk of domestic homicides. For each 10 percent increase in household gun ownership rates, the ...

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This weight loss calculator tells you exactly how many calories you need

From diet fads to different workout styles - there's so much weight loss advice out there. But if there's one thing that's certain to help you shift the kilos it's knowing exactly how many calories you need to be cutting out. Losing weight involves many variables that ...

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Music serves as sedative medication before anesthesia

Washington: Music is a viable alternative to sedative medications in reducing anxiety prior to a peripheral nerve block procedure, claim researchers. Patients commonly take sedative medications, like midazolam, prior to the procedure to reduce anxiety.

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2019 World Brain Day Takes Aim at Migraine

Join the World Federation of Neurology on July 22 to share "The Painful Truth" about migraine. LONDON, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- This year on World Brain Day, the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) is raising awareness for migraine, one of the ...

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Killer global health threats should be treated like terrorism, says Chief Medical Officer

Britain must tackle killer health threats from abroad in the same way it handles terrorism, because deadly infections know no borders, the government's chief medical officer has said. In her final report before stepping down to become the first female Master of ...

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Study: Extra Vitamins Do Not Prevent Heart Disease, Stroke

No media source currently available. 0:00 0:06:08 0:00. Direct link. 128 kbps | MP3 · 64 kbps | MP3. Pop-out player. A new study says that few nutritional supplements can protect people from developing or dying from heart disease. Researchers wanted to find ...

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Emergency departments see spike in young women binge drinking

Study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal uncovered disturbing trends about young women and booze. Dr. Brian Goldman · CBC News · Posted: Jul 22, 2019 12:38 AM ET | Last Updated: in 4 hours. Between 2003 and 2016, the number of ...

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Poisonous spider bite left man with gaping hole in his foot

A former British television actor has spent the last four weeks “scared to go out” and terrified he could lose his foot after he was bitten by a tiny, poisonous spider during a holiday in Las Vegas. Each morning, Matthew Phillips, 44, dresses to a golf ball-sized ...

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More Younger Adults Being Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer, Scientists Warn

More adults below the age of 50 are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer compared with five decades ago, scientists say. And when younger patients are diagnosed, the disease is more likely to be picked up in the advanced three or four stages, at 51.6 ...

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Woman coping with West Nile Virus 16 years later

MCCOOK, Neb. (AP) — Sheri Ord hopes she killed the mosquito responsible for her battle with West Nile disease. “One stupid mosquito.” Sheri recently told the McCook Daily Gazette. “Little booger anyway.” Sheri doesn't know which mosquito was ...

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STDs and your mouth

SEXUALLY transmitted diseases (STDs) are contracted through various forms of sexual activity. Oral sex is common among sexually active adults of all ages and orientations. This can result in the disease taking hold in the tissues surrounding the contact area ...

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Diabetes-heart failure link stronger in women: Oxford study

Based on a global study of 12 million people, researchers from the University of Oxford have found that diabetes increases the risk of heart failure and this increase is greater for women than men. The differential was greater in type 1 than type 2 diabetes, the ...

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Women with diabetes at greater risk of heart failure than men

New Delhi: While doctors know that diabetes raises the risk of heart failure, a global study of 12 million people has found that this risk is greater for women than men. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), currently 415 million adults ...

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UK's top doctor calls for global health effort

Countries must work together to tackle global health risks, the outgoing UK Chief Medical Officer has said. In her final annual report, Prof Dame Sally Davies said focusing on domestic issues could risk failing to control global threats such as Ebola. And she ...

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Autistic children more likely to be involved in bullying – study

Children with autism are more likely to be bullied by both their siblings and their schoolmates, meaning time spent at home is no reprieve from victimisation, according to a new study. Researchers also found that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ...

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'Basically, we're being extorted for our lives' Soaring insulin prices a life-or-death issue for some

Tulsan Megan Quickle was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes just short of her third birthday. Back then, a little over 30 years ago, the cost of the live-saving insulin she needed was pretty manageable. Now her insulin costs $385 a vial — quadruple, she said, ...

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Sepsis admissions in England more than double in three years

Hospital admissions in England for potentially deadly sepsis have more than doubled in three years. There were rises among all age groups, including the very young, prompting the head of the UK Sepsis Trust to warn parents that they need to be just as ...

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