Monthly Archives: September 2023

TUI tourist vomits blood after stay in hotel as 70 holidaymakers call in lawyers

A TUI tourist was dashed to hospital and was vomiting blood after her stay at a four-star TUI holiday resort in Morocco. Chelsea Hagan is among more than 70 holidaymakers who have sought legal counsel to investigate the matter. The tourists all stayed at the Hotel Aqua Mirage in Marrakech and have engaged the services […]

The new RSV shot for babies: What parents need to know

RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common virus that just causes cold symptoms for most people. But for very young babies, and for babies and young children with certain health problems, it can be very dangerous. A new immune-boosting therapy may help. What complications can RSV cause? RSV is the leading cause of bronchiolitis […]

Common blood pressure medications linked to low risk of total knee replacement: Research

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington Dc Sep 08, 2023 03:42 PM IST Share Via Copy Link The study states that beta-blockers – a a blood pressure lowering medication – are associated with a lower risk of total knee arthroplasty. According to a study published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, […]

Civil war? Ex-Shin Bet director warns ‘blood will be shed’

Blood will be shed in the Israeli fight for the nation’s future in either a military or a judicial coup d’etat, former Shin Bet director Ami Ayalon assessed on Friday morning. Speaking at the first Nahalal Conference for Democracy held in the northern Nahalal moshav, Ayalon noted that the judicial reform “which we call a […]

Covid worries linger on college campuses as fall semester begins

On college campuses, the return of students for the fall semester coincides with the return of a still-worrisome health threat: the coronavirus. Some are already reporting cases of infection. Many are encouraging students to get tested if they have covid-19 symptoms and stay current on their vaccinations. Colleges are also reminding students and employees to […]

Norovirus Vaccine Candidate Demonstrates Reduction in Infection

This week, Vaxart released data on its vaccine, which showed a 29% reduction in the rate of norovirus infection between the vaccinated and placebo The findings are from its phase 2 clinical trial. According to the company, some of the other key findings included: 21% reduction in the rate of norovirus AGE in the vaccinated […]

Flesh-eating ulcer reported as locally acquired in New South Wales for the first time

Authorities have today reported the first locally-acquired case in New South Wales of a flesh eating ulcer. Warning: This story contains images some readers may find distressing. Key points: The Batemans Bay resident was diagnosed with the skin infection last month, and two other historical cases have since been detected While the infection is often reported in […]

CDC issues warning RSV is on the rise in young children in Southeastern US

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this week that cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, are rising among young children in some parts of the Southeastern United States. Traditionally, RSV season begins in the fall and continues through the winter, similar to the flu and other respiratory viruses. However, RSV infections this […]

‘Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey’ Sequel First-Look Images Revealed (Exclusive)

Pooh Bear is back, but not the cutesy, softly-spoken and honey-guzzling children’s variety. This one comes with sledgehammer and a penchant for bloody murder. The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal the first stills from Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, the follow-up to the micro-budget British slasher that went viral last year for its childhood-bludgeoning premise, […]