COLORADO SPRINGS — The FDA’s new blood donation guidelines are now in effect. It makes it easier for gay and bisexual men to donate blood, and the change will have a large impact on the local LGBTQ+ community. The last time Joseph Shelton, who lives in Colorado Springs, donated blood was when he was in […]
Professor Kwasi Torpey, Dean, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, has called on African countries to aggressively cut down on HIV new infections to meet the United Nations’ 2023 HIV/AIDS target. The target is to get the diagnoses of 95 per cent of all HIV-positive individuals, provide antiretroviral therapy (ART) for 95 per cent […]
Three Salmonella outbreaks in Austria have been linked to chicken meat from Poland. A total of 27 people have fallen sick and one has died in the trio of Salmonella Enteritidis incidents. Investigation of the outbreaks is being carried out by the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES), the Ministry of Health and […]
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Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which makes breathing challenging. The condition causes the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs to become inflamed, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing. The severity of asthma symptoms can vary […]
Asperger syndrome (AS) is a developmental disorder that falls under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. ASD encompasses a range of neurological conditions that can impact language and communication skills. Autism is a condition that affects […]
A nebulizer is a device used to transform liquid medication into a mist or aerosol for inhalation. Nebulizer machines are occasionally used to provide medications for the treatment of respiratory diseases such asthma, cystic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).1 A nebulizer consists of a drug container, an air compressor that turns the medicine […]
Asthma is a chronic condition characterized by airway inflammation, leading to difficulties in breathing. It affects a significant portion of the population, with approximately one in 13 people in the U.S. being affected. Although it may not seem obvious, diet and food choices can have a significant impact on asthma management. Inflammation is a key […]
When considering health, it’s important to recognize that weight and body size alone do not provide a complete picture. The traditional emphasis on numbers like pounds on a scale or body-mass index (BMI) may not accurately reflect a person’s overall health status. Simply having a weight within the normal range for their height does not […]
