What’s to blame for that run-down feeling of muscle soreness and congestion? While you may want to rule out COVID-19, don’t. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says COVID is on the rise in 39 states, including Florida. Test positivity rates increased nationally to nearly 7% from 5% the week before. Hospital emergency room […]
Month: June 2024
Why Chronic Illness Symptoms are Commonly Dismissed as Just Stress
Amina AlTai had always prided herself on her drive and resilience. When she began experiencing brain fog and fatigue, Ms. AlTai, 39, simply thought it was from working long hours in her marketing job. So she started writing down reminders to keep herself on track. But then her hair started falling out, she gained and […]
After dementia killed her mother a medical researcher looks for a cure
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts ‒ Sonia Vallabh watched helplessly as her 51-year-old mother rapidly descended into dementia and died. It didn’t take long for Vallabh to realize she was destined for the same rare genetic fate. Vallabh and her husband did what anyone would want to do in their situation: They decided to fight. Armed with little […]
‘It’s horrible:’ Second C.O. dog owner tells NewsChannel 21 of tragic experience with prescribed drug Librela
(Update: Adding comment from pet owner, petition organizer) Bend PD K9 that passed in May had last Librela dose 2 days before being euthanized BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since NewsChannel 21’s report earlier this week on the veterinarian-prescribed osteoarthritis drug Librela that a Central Oregonian said led to his dog’s serious illness and passing, others […]
Louisville patients warn about dangers of weight loss drugs and life-changing side effects | WDRB Investigates
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Louisville woman claims a popular weight loss drug she was prescribed for Type 2 diabetes almost killed her. WDRB Investigates started digging into the serious side effects of drugs like Ozempic and found thousands of others are suffering too. More Coverage of Popular Weight Loss Drugs For Jacqueline Barber, it’s been […]
A Signal of Future Alzheimer’s May Be Hidden in The Way You Speak : ScienceAlert
We’re still not sure exactly what causes Alzheimer’s disease, but we know what its effects look like, and we’re getting better at detecting the early signs of it – including, perhaps, those in our speech. Scientists from Boston University have developed a new AI ( artificial intelligence) algorithm that analyzes the speech patterns of those […]
We’re throwing in the towel on a retail stock taking too long to turn around
We’re exiting our position in Foot Locker , selling 750 shares at roughly $25.64 each. Following Thursday’s trade, Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust will no longer own a position in FL. In addition to making room for our new name in the Club portfolio, Nextracker , we have concerns about the potential for more material upside […]
Florida man sneezes his intestines out of his body at restaurant
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US A Florida man eating in a diner with his wife recently sneezed so forcefully it caused parts of his intestines to exit his body through a surgical wound, according […]
Scientists found another way we’re exposed to ‘forever chemicals’: Through our skin
A first-of-its-kind study has found that “forever chemicals” — toxic compounds found in everyday beauty and personal care items like sunscreen, waterproof mascara and lipstick — can seep through human skin and enter the bloodstream. “If you put some of these products directly onto your skin and they contain PFAS, there’s a very high potential […]
WHO Physical Activity Advisory: WHO defines physical inactivity, says this much exercise weekly can guarantee good health |
A pooled analysis of 507 population-based surveys with 5·7 million participants has revealed that more than 30% of the global population does not meet the healthy levels of physical activity. This means, a major chunk of the population is not physically active as per the recommended levels set by the World Health Organisation (WHO).More than […]