EVANSVILLE — A second round of tuberculosis testing is coming to McGary Middle School this week in response to tests in May that found more than 10 people had latent infections. The 10-plus individuals who had LTBI (latent tuberculosis infection, which is not infectious) were culled from a total of about 400 people, according to the […]
Last week the American Red Cross announced that there is a new blood donor screening process in effect. Ultimately men who have sex with men (MSM) are now eligible to donate blood without restrictions. This update follows the FDA’s decision in May to change their donation guidelines. The new legislation made important changes to the policy for gay and […]
Enlarge this image Vige Barrie remembers her unsung heroes, Mary and Kevin. Vige Barrie Vige Barrie This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team, about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. One June morning in 2017, Vige Barrie was walking to an important meeting […]
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An advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration will convene on Tuesday to evaluate the benefits of renal denervation, a one-time surgical procedure that works to reduce blood pressure. The promise — and the potential market — is enormous, but the data on how well the procedure works remains contentious. The committee will evaluate […]
As we strive for optimal health and well-being, the search for practical solutions to address stubborn belly fat and combat low energy levels has never been more relevant. In this journey, dietary supplements have emerged as a companion. Among the supplements, Liv Pure has garnered attention for its promise to tackle stubborn belly fat and […]
Recent news reports regarding deaths attributed to a rare flesh-eating bacteria noted that one of the five deaths since Jan. 1 that occurred in Florida was in Sarasota County. Florida Department of Health records indicated that there have been only two incidents in Sarasota of people infected with that bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus – one in […]
A highly mutated variant of the virus behind COVID-19 has popped up in multiple countries, but scientists aren’t yet sure whether it will help fuel a fall wave of infections or simply fizzle out. BA.2.86 was deemed a variant under monitoring by the World Health Organization on Aug. 17. Though only a handful of samples exist, its emergence […]
Share on PinterestA daily aspirin may be beneficial for people who have had a heart attack, researchers say. Maria Korneeva/Getty Images Researchers say people who had a previous cardiovascular event should take a baby aspirin every day after discussing it with their doctor. They say the small risk from taking baby aspirin is outweighed by […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first maternal vaccine intended to help protect newborns against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The vaccine would be given during late pregnancy to reduce the risk of severe RSV infection among newborns. However, the vaccine won’t be available on pharmacy shelves for pregnant women immediately. It is […]