Monthly Archives: September 2023

More salmonella infections from Avondale taqueria

CBS News Live CBS News Chicago Live CHICAGO (CBS) — More people are now sick after eating at an Avondale taqueria where a salmonella outbreak erupted. The Chicago Department of Public Health said the outbreak was linked to food from Carnicerias Guanajuato, 3140 N. California Ave. The department now says 30 people have come down […]

Monkeypox classified as Class B infectious disease

China has decided to manage monkeypox as a Class B infectious disease starting from Wednesday as the country reported about 500 cases last month, including its first infections detected in women, according to health authorities. Class B infectious diseases in China also include COVID-19, AIDS, severe acute respiratory syndrome and rabies. The National Health Commission […]

New approach to testing for long Covid: Blood vessels in the eye are altered with persistent coronavirus symptoms

image: During an eye examination, the diameter of small blood vessels (left) and the dilation of vessels in response to light pulses (right) can be measured. Both are altered in people with long Covid. view more  Credit: Department of Nephrology / TUM A standardized eye examination might reveal in future whether people are suffering from long […]

American Red Cross to host blood drive Tuesday, boost national shortage

BRYAN, Texas — The American Red Cross will host a blood drive Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Bryan from noon to 6 p.m. to help with the national shortage. The national organization declared a national shortage last Monday, stating in a press release the supply “has fallen to critically low levels.” The supply […]

UNOPS delivers equipment to blood transfusion station in Mykolaiv

In collaboration with Novo Nordisk, UNOPS is helping to supply the Mykolaiv Regional Blood Transfusion Station with live-saving medical equipment. A key medical facility in the region, the blood transfusion station receives blood from donors and prepares it for use in transfusions, which are then performed by hospitals and clinics. Over 40 locations in Mykolaiv, […]

Watch Weyes Blood’s New Video for “Twin Flame”

Weyes Blood has unveiled a new music video for “Twin Flame,” which appears on her 2022 album And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow. Directed by Ambar Navarro, the moody, medieval visual follows Natalie Mering herself in a red dress as she traverses through the candlelit halls of a castle, waiting for her husband to return […]

Which proteins are most beneficial for heart health?

Certain proteins, such as fish, poultry, nuts and legumes, and dairy, may benefit heart health. Some evidence suggests they can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Regularly consuming appropriate amounts of certain proteins can help with heart health. However, excessive amounts of certain proteins, such as processed or red meat, may negatively affect the heart. […]

Physical inactivity, unhealthy lifestyle linked to rise in cardiovascular diseases

By Dickson Omobola, edited by Sola Ogundipe Physical inactivity, increasing smokers, eating of junk foods that have saturated fats and rejecting local meals that are rich in fibre, among others, have been fingered by the Nigerian Cardiac Society, NCS, for the growing cases of cardiovascular diseases in the country. NCS spoke at its 52nd Annual […]