Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email A major breakthrough has been made for millions of people suffering with high blood pressure, which is the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. British medics have been trialling the world’s […]
Denroy “Waka” Harrigan (Photo courtesy family) – Advertisement – A 59-year-old employee of a local shipping firm remains in critical condition at the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit following a tragic accident at the Deep Water Harbour on Tuesday. The incident occurred shortly after midday on Tuesday when Denroy “Waka” Harrigan was reportedly pinned between a […]
The zone includes the regions of Southwest Finland, Satakunta, South Ostrobothnia, Ostrobothnia and Central Ostrobothnia. Open image viewer The remains of a seagull found at Lahti harbour in July that is believed to have died from avian flu. Image: Markku Tuhkanen / Yle 9:16•Updated 10:32 The Finnish Food Authority has created a designated ‘infection zone’ […]
Share on PinterestThe amount of exercise one does in a week might have more benefits for heart health than its frequency. Manu Prats/Stocksy Physical activity is beneficial for cardiovascular well-being; however, getting regular physical activity throughout the week may be difficult. A recent study found that regular moderate to vigorous physical activity during the week […]
Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has […]
The recent deaths of two school-aged girls from influenza highlights the danger from a major surge of the virus that is currently sweeping Australia. The profit-driven removal by state and federal Labor governments of almost all public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has created the conditions for mass flu infection, in parallel […]
Where do I go to get my reputation back? Back in May 2021 I was canceled from YouTube, and not for the first time. “Our team has reviewed your content and, unfortunately, we think it violates our medical misinformation policy.” The charge: that I had discussed “The Non-Existent Flu Season” with a Colorado ophthalmologist and […]
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) – Colorado is facing a blood shortage, according to a nonprofit blood donation organization called Vitalant. Vitalant says blood donations typically dip in the summer months, but blood needs are constant throughout the year. “Unfortunately, we are seeing another shortage of blood here in Colorado. We are down about 25%,” said […]
Another patient has been identified in an ongoing outbreak of hepatitis A infections traced to frozen organic strawberries. As of its update posted July 20, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 10 people from four states have been infected. Four people have been hospitalized. The states where the sick people reside are […]
Federal public health officials continue to identify more patients in four ongoing outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. In an outbreak of E. Coli infections from an unknown source, the patient count has grown to 12, up from 11 a week ago. Investigators have initiated traceback efforts, according to an FDA notice, but the agency has not […]