DEARING, Ga. (WJBF) — A Georgia teenager has died from a rare brain infection caused by an amoeba, health officials have confirmed. Megan Ebenroth, 17, was believed to have been infected while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The infection was caused by Naegleria Fowleri, an […]
DEARING, Ga. (WJBF) — A Georgia teenager has died from a rare brain infection caused by an amoeba, health officials have confirmed. Megan Ebenroth, 17, was believed to have been infected while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The infection was caused by Naegleria Fowleri, an […]
A SCOBY may look pretty gross, but new research suggests the bacteria and yeast glob could help Type 2 diabetics lower their blood sugar levels. The study found participants who consumed 8 ounces of kombucha for four weeks saw their blood sugar levels decrease from 164 to 116 milligrams per deciliter. Scientists from Georgetown University, […]
The Connecticut Department of Public Health is warning residents about the potential dangers of consuming raw shellfish and exposure to salt or brackish water along Long Island Sound, because of severe Vibrio vulnificus infections. Since July 1, three cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections have been reported to the state health department. The three patients are between 60-80 years of […]
Report Ocean has recently added a comprehensive market research report that provides an in-depth analysis of the United States Speech Therapy Market industry. This report offers valuable insights into current and future industry trends, empowering readers to identify revenue growth and profitability drivers. It conducts a detailed analysis of key factors influencing the global and […]
OSF HealthCare St. Elizabeth Medical, 1100 E. Norris Dr., Ottawa will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, in meeting room 1. ImpactLife also will be at OSF Center for Health, 111 Spring St., Streator from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, in the […]
On December 27, 2016, Carrie Fisher of Star Wars fame, died at the age of 60, four days after suffering a massive heart attack. Her mother, Debbie Reynolds, who had expected her at Christmas dinner, died the following day. Johnny and June Cash died within four months of each other. When June died of complications […]
Share on PinterestCould frequent alcohol consumption lead to higher blood pressure? Ghislain & Marie David de Lossy/Getty Images High blood pressure can increase the risk of poor health outcomes like heart attacks. Several factors, including lifestyle choices, can influence someone’s risk for high blood pressure. Researchers are still seeking to understand the full impact of […]
California officials were thrown for a loop when a routine hose inspection uncovered an illegal medical lab filled with infectious agents, hundreds of dead mice, and other hazardous materials operating inside a warehouse. The City of Reedley’s code enforcement team stumbled upon the lab last December, with a months-long investigation revealing that Prestige BioTech and […]
NEWTON, Mass., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: KPTI), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering novel cancer therapies, today announced that the Company granted an aggregate of 26,350 restricted stock units (RSUs) to 4 newly-hired employees. These RSU awards were granted as of July 31, 2023 (the “Grant Date”) pursuant to the Company’s […]