NEW YORK – A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has sickened at least seven people in New York. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating over two dozen reported illnesses across 12 states. As of Friday, 28 people have been sickened and hospitalized, with the most cases reported in New York state. […]
Seven New Yorkers contracted listeria linked to sliced deli counter meat in a multistate outbreak that killed two and landed more than a dozen people in the hospital, health officials said Friday. Twenty-eight people in 12 states reported being infected with the bacteria strain, though the number of cases and states is likely higher, according […]
V. Craig Jordan, a medical researcher who changed the course of cancer treatment — and helped save the lives of millions of women — with his discovery that the drug tamoxifen could stop and even prevent the development of breast cancer, died June 9 at his home in Houston. He was 76. His death was […]
Mosquitoes are infecting people across the Americas with dengue at historic levels and U.S. travelers are bringing the potentially life-threatening virus home with them. The alarming rise in infections has spurred American health officials to warn about the risk. In South America, cases of the tropical disease are now decreasing during cooler winter months after […]
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Thursday that someone with measles from out of state visited New Hampshire while they were infectious. Health officials said that person was exposed to an international traveler who also had the illness.This person could have transmitted measles to people who are not immune — meaning […]
The landscape of education in England has faced significant challenges, particularly with rising pupilviolence and behaviour issues post-pandemic. A recent BBC survey revealed that nearly one in five teachers had been physically hit by a pupil in the pastyear, with incidents of spitting, swearing, and chair-throwing becoming more frequent. These disruptions, exacerbated by cuts to […]
CNN — Sealed bottles of tattoo and permanent makeup ink, including some marked as sterile, contained millions of potentially dangerous bacteria, according to new research by the US Food and Drug Administration. “In light of our study results, we want to emphasize the importance of continuously monitoring these products to ensure the microbial safety of […]
A study has found that antipsychotic medications in dementia patients are associated with a higher risk of severe health issues, such as stroke and pneumonia, especially shortly after starting treatment. This underscores the need for careful evaluation and management of antipsychotic use in this vulnerable population. Experts emphasize the need for heightened caution in the […]
If you want to increase your odds of living a long and healthy life, watch less television and become more physically active, because even a small amount of physical activity can improve overall health, according to an observational study published last month in JAMA Network Open. While there have been many studies showing that moderate […]
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A summer surge of COVID-19 cases in Southern California comes as many residents become complacent about safe behaviors. Could this be adding to the spike in infections? As a caregiver, Tracey Benson of Inglewood is very protective about her mom’s health. All this time she has been able to keep her […]
