Have high blood pressure? Don’t stress — relax and feel it melt away. While your doctor might more likely to offer scientifically-backed tips like incorporating less sugar and salt into your diet, new research suggests that meditating and other forms of mindfulness practice could be a boon for those struggling to keep their numbers in […]
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Tri-State Area blood banks begin accepting donations from gay, bisexual men Tri-State Area blood banks begin accepting donations from gay, bisexual men 01:51 NEW YORK — The New York Blood Center has declared an emergency, saying blood supply is critically low. The emergency follows fewer blood donors over the summer. Experts say that has to […]
(CNN) — An Arkansas toddler died of a rare brain-eating amoeba infection, which was likely contracted at a splash pad at a country club, according to health officials and the county coroner. The victim died from Naegleria fowleri infection, which “destroys brain tissue, causing brain swelling and in certain cases, death,” the Arkansas Department of […]
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Bishop High School is being deep cleaned following some staph infection concerns. We spoke with Superintendent Christina Gutierrez about how they are responding. “Thursday, I got a phone call from our head football coach, and he explained to me that we had a coach recently test positive for staph, and a […]
Walking at least 3967 steps a day can reduce the risk of death, with each additional 500 to 1000 steps further lowering the risk, according to a large global analysis. Benefits increase even up to 20,000 steps a day, with no identified upper limit for health improvements. Daily step counts necessary for health benefits may […]
According to the Wyoming Department of Health and the Wyoming Livestock Board, there have been recent reports of a rare and serious bacterial infection called leptospirosis in Laramie County. This illness has been diagnosed in several dogs and one human. The human case of leptospirosis is reported to be the first recorded case in the […]
by Hannah Mackenzie Sat, September 16th 2023, 1:51 AM UTC AUG. 23, 2023 – According to reports from the Macon County Sheriff’s Office and the Medical Examiner’s Office, Nathan Humphries died of asphyxiation because of neck compression. He also sustained blunt trauma to the head and lower extremities. (Photo credit: Humphries family)
by Hannah Mackenzie Sat, September 16th 2023, 1:51 AM UTC AUG. 23, 2023 – According to reports from the Macon County Sheriff’s Office and the Medical Examiner’s Office, Nathan Humphries died of asphyxiation because of neck compression. He also sustained blunt trauma to the head and lower extremities. (Photo credit: Humphries family)
At least 20 people are sick with Salmonella infections after eating food from a Chicago taqueria. Ten people have been hospitalized. The Chicago Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Public Health are investigating the outbreak. The agencies reported today that Carniceria Guanajuato voluntarily closed the taqueria on Sept. 8, 2023. The operator […]