Monthly Archives: July 2023

Blood pressure is best lowered by 2 exercises, study finds

When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic or cardio exercises are best. Now, new research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat hypertension, or high blood pressure. Exercises that engage muscles without movement — such as wall squats and […]

Georgia resident dies from rare amoeba infection of the brain

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A Georgia resident has died from a rare amoeba infection of the brain, the Georgia Department of Public Health reported Friday. The patient likely got the Naegleria fowleri infection – which destroys brain tissue, causing brain swelling and usually death – while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond in Georgia. […]

Driver With High Blood-Alcohol Readings Charged In Enfield Crash Case

ENFIELD, CT — A lengthy investigation into a February crash which left a person with serious injuries resulted in a warrant for the arrest of the vehicle driver, which was executed Thursday, police said. Tyler Campbell, 29, was charged with second-degree assault with a motor vehicle. Bond was set at $150,000. On Feb. 10 at […]

3 NC deaths connected to vibrio infections from open cuts near brackish or consuming raw seafood

Friday, July 28, 2023 3:38PM The deaths of three people in North Carolina have been attributed to a bacteria called vibrio after the individuals’ open cuts or wounds came into contact with saltwater or brackish water. And now, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is sounding the alarm about vibrio. Vibrio […]

3 NC deaths from vibrio infections connected to open cuts near brackish water

Friday, July 28, 2023 9:04PM The deaths of three people in North Carolina have been attributed to a bacteria called vibrio after the individuals’ open cuts or wounds came into contact with saltwater or brackish water. And now, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is sounding the alarm about vibrio. Vibrio […]

Sudden explosion of dangerous fungus Candida auris may be because of climate change, scientists say

Candida auris infections have emerged globally as public health threat in recent years, posing a particular risk in health care settings for people who already have serious medical problems. Scientists say the sudden explosion of the fungus, which was not found in humans anywhere until 2009, may be because of climate change. The fungal infections can […]

No decisions made on compensation for infected blood scandal victims, says Hunt

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Jeremy Hunt said “no decisions” have been made over compensation for the victims of the “terrible” contaminated blood scandal following their decades of suffering. Appearing before the official […]

Man who sued Blackrock Clinic over alleged fungal infection after heart procedure settles for €3m

A 49-year-old man who claimed he suffered catastrophic injuries from a fungal infection allegedly acquired while undergoing a heart procedure at Blackrock Clinic has settled his High Court action for €3 million. The settlement was announced in the High Court a day after the court had granted lawyers for the man an order so their […]