Representational image (IANS) While zoonotic diseases such as COVID-19 have been amassing notoriety for jumping species and infecting humans, the reverse seems to have occurred in Bengaluru Biological Park. Seven leopard cubs have been reported dead after contracting an infection, with zoo officials speculating that humans infected the cats. The Feline Panleukopenia virus (FPV) is […]
It was a sunny day in September 2007 when Garrett Pohlman, then seven years old, came home from school. Crying, he warned his mother that radiation was coming out of the house’s electrical sockets. If they went outside, he said, birds would peck them to death. These pronouncements were accompanied by odd facial movements. The […]
An increasing number of young people are experiencing cardiovascular incidents, causing concern; A recent study identifies the optimal number of steps to reduce the risk, so if you haven’t gotten off your couch yet, now would be a good time Eitan Geffen|
Three people in the UK have been infected with a dog disease which has been spreading between canines. Brucella canis is an incurable condition and can lead to infertility, lameness and pain in dogs. However, the UK Health Security Agency has now confirmed three Brits have caught the bacterial infection from animals for the first […]
OSHA inspections of health-care facilities dropped by about 84% so far this year, returning to pre-pandemic levels as Covid-19 hospitalizations tripled over the summer and infections quadrupled among nursing-home workers. From January through August 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspected 159 nursing homes and 99 hospitals, according to agency data analyzed by Bloomberg […]
Brucella canis, an incurable disease which was spreading through dogs in the UK, has now been transferred to humans. Three British citizens have been infected with Brucella canis, which causes infertility, mobility issues and discomfort in affected dogs. This infection can be transmitted through contact with bodily fluids. Since the summer of 2020, there has […]
Blood collection organizations say donations are down at least 25% — a trend they’ve been unable to break since the pandemic. The American Red Cross announced a national blood shortage last week upon receiving 30,000 fewer donations than expected in August. That’s a 25% decrease from the 12,500 donations it needs to collect each day, […]
Here’s why, and how to find some relief. At this point, many of us recognize the hallmark symptoms of a Covid infection: an aching throat, a clogged nose, a persistent cough and an overwhelming sense of blah. But lying awake at night, during the peak of sickness or in the weeks or months following an […]
A dietitian shares science-based strategies for enhancing your cardiovascular wellness. Sure, you know where your heart is, but do you know how your heart is? Ignoring your cardiovascular health, especially as you get older, is like playing Russian roulette with your future. (In the U.S., heart health remains a top concern among the aging population.) […]
