Monthly Archives: August 2023
Aug
Air pollution is linked with many health problems. Credit: Saurav022/ Shutterstock Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to global health. In 2019, it caused more than 1.27 million deaths worldwide—and it’s projected that antimicrobial resistance (which includes bacterial resistance to antibiotics) may contribute to 10 million deaths per year by 2050. Antibiotics are used to […]
Aug
As the 2023-2024 school year gets underway, many area high schools will have extra funds on hand thanks to Blood Assurance. The community blood center announced that through its Heroes Grant Program, 53 high schools in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama will share a portion of $52,500, ranging from $500-$2,000 each. × This page requires Javascript. […]
Aug
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WLTZ) – As the sun shines and temperatures rise, the season of summer beckons people towards vacations, relaxation, and outdoor activities. However, amidst the allure of these warm months, an essential resource faces a challenging period: blood. Blood donations tend to dip during the summer, just as the demand for blood rises due […]
Aug
Real Kosher Ice Cream recalled its soft-serve 8-oz. on-the-go cups, which were distributed in 20 states including California, Colorado, New York, New Jersey and Virginia. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about a bacteria that may have made some of the Jewish company’s dessert products especially dangerous for young children, frail or […]
Aug
The surprising cardio-metabolic benefit for maternal health is particularly important for women who experienced a complicated pregnancy. Image Credit: Shutterstock Sydney: Breastfeeding for six months or more appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems developing in mothers for at least three years after delivery, a new study has found. The surprising cardio-metabolic benefit for […]
Aug
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — An investigation found that the woman who visited a New Taipei indoor aquatic facility and subsequently died from a rare brain-eating amoeba infection had not visited other places for aquatic activities, according to health authorities. Marking the first such case in Taiwan in 12 years, a Taipei resident in her 30s […]
Infection
New COVID Variant EG.5 Now Makes Up Largest Proportion of New Infections Nationwide: What to Know
Aug
A fast-spreading new COVID-19 variant called EG.5 is now the dominant strain in the U.S. Data gathered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) between July 23 to Aug. 5 showed that 17.3% of new COVID-19 cases nationwide were caused by EG.5 — also known as “Eris” — up from 7.5% the first […]
Aug
The American Red Cross is encouraging eligible donors to help out during an upcoming local blood drive. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church on West Jefferson Street in Butler will host a blood drive on Tuesday from noon to 5:30 p.m. Officials say the summer months can be among the most challenging times of the year […]