A resident from the US state of Georgia who was likely infected while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond has died from a rare brain eating amoeba infection, the Georgia Department of Public Health said. “A Georgia resident has died from Naegleria fowleri infection, a rare infection which destroys brain tissue, causing brain swelling […]
A pair of new studies presented as abstracts at the American Society of Nutrition (ASN) annual meeting report that daily prune consumption has promising effects on several biomarkers related to cardiovascular health. Conducted in postmenopausal women and men 55 years and older, the studies reveal: In men, long-term prune consumption improved HDL cholesterol and the total cholesterol […]
The Lagos state government says six animals in the state have been confirmed to have anthrax disease. Anthrax is an infection caused by the spore-forming bacteria, Bacillus anthracis. It typically affects ruminants such as cows, sheep, and goats. It is a zoonotic disease — transmissible from contaminated animals to humans. Humans can get infected if […]
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Pittsburgh police have arrested a man for the alleged brutal assault of a newlywed on his honeymoon earlier this week. Heiko-Lamar Calhoun, 26, of Wilkinsburg, was arrested on charges of criminal attempted homicide, aggravated assault, robbery, and recklessly endangering another person. Pittsburgh police were called to the Even Hotel at Forbes Avenue after 7 p.m. […]
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — While very rare, some scientists predict brain-eating amoeba cases could grow since we’ve had record heat and water temperatures are increasing. They can enter the body through the nose and travel to the brain, resulting in an infection. While cases are limited over the years, there have been multiple right here […]
LUBBOCK, Texas — The University Medical Center in Lubbock partnered with South Texas Blood & Tissue to offer whole blood transfusions for patients in pre-hospital settings as part of the Heroes in Arms program. Lubbock County crash leaves motorcyclist dead Saturday evening The Heroes in Arms program said in a press release it provides whole […]
The researchers found that performing wall squats (isometric exercise) was most effective for reducing systolic pressure. Running (aerobic exercise) was most beneficial for decreasing diastolic pressure. However, isometric exercise overall was best for lowering both pressure elements. To do a wall squat, stand with your back flat against a wall, then walk your feet about […]
(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The American Red Cross has officially opened the Schaumburg Blood Donation Center. Red Cross officials billed the development as a “state-of-the-art” donation site, which will provide a permanent place for individuals to donate blood and platelets locally. The site will help the organization better serve Schaumburg and Chicago’s northwest suburbs, officials said. […]