Monthly Archives: July 2023

This Fungus Is Quickly Spreading, and Climate Change May Be to Blame

Candida auris Nicolas Armer / picture alliance via Getty Images A highly drug-resistant fungus has been spreading in hospitals across the United States, and scientists say climate change may be partially to blame. The fungus, called Candida auris, is a type of yeast that can cause sepsis, fever or low blood pressure in people with […]

Rare blood flown in from UK to donate to Aussie mum awaiting life-saving surgery

Aussie mum Amira Soliman has a rare combination “O” and “A” blood type, with fewer than one in 10,000 people thought to be a match. Last week, 9News reported that the 37-year-old South Australian had all but “exhausted” options in Australia, concerning doctors who said time was running out for Soliman, currently in hospital awaiting […]

Hobbledown: Adventure farm park closes after E. coli infections

Google By Nathalie Edell and PA Media BBC News An adventure farm park has been temporarily closed after three children fell ill with E. coli infections after visiting the attraction. Hobbledown, near Epsom in Surrey, has been shut since 27 July while investigations into the bacterial infections take place. Both the UK Health Security Agency […]

Even one alcoholic drink per day could impact your blood pressure, American Heart Association analysis suggests

Routinely drinking alcohol — as little as one drink a day — is associated with an increase in blood pressure readings, even in adults without hypertension, according to new research analysis. The research published Monday in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension analyzed data from seven international studies and found that people who drank even one […]

Flesh and Blood’s Next Set, Bright Lights, Returns Players to Metrix This October

Legend Story Studios has announced Flesh and Blood: Bright Lights, an (almost) all-Mechanologist set launching October 6 with three new heroes including the character evolution of fan-favourite Dash. IGN can reveal an exclusive trailer for Bright Lights (below) alongside an interview with James White, CEO and founder of LSS, who shared insight into the new […]

The reason you should avoid alcohol altogether

Having just one drink a day increases your blood pressure, a major new study has suggested. Researchers said people should avoid alcohol altogether after finding for the first time that routinely drinking, even in small quantities, can increase a person’s blood pressure. Multiple studies have previously suggested there is no increased risk of death from […]

The 3 Best High-Protein Carbs to Eat for Lower Blood Sugar, According to a Dietitian

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes, with over 90% of cases being type 2 diabetes. When it comes to managing diabetes, dietary changes can play a significant role. You may think you need to eliminate or seriously reduce your carb intake to manage your […]