Monthly Archives: September 2023

Health Benefits of Honey

Learn about the health benefits of honey, how to select the best kind, and creative ways to add honey to meals, drinks, and snacks. Honey, a luscious natural sweetener derived from the nectar of flowers through the intricate process of bee alchemy, is not only a delightful addition to culinary creations but also harbors a […]

How Many People Die From the Flu Each Year?

The number of flu cases and deaths changes yearly, depending on the severity of the virus. Throughout the flu season in the United States, spanning from October to May, the precise fatality count due to influenza remains elusive. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approximated that approximately 20,000 deaths were attributed to the […]

Why Do Some People Die From the Flu?

Most people—young and old—who get sick recover. Find out what makes a person more at risk for serious flu complications. Certain influenza seasons, typically occurring during the fall and winter months, exhibit varying levels of severity. For instance, the 2018-2019 flu season demonstrated less intensity compared to the preceding year. Nonetheless, a notable degree of […]

What You Need to Know About Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccines SIRVA

It’s a very rare side effect associated with a shot being administered incorrectly. If you have been inoculated with a vaccine, you might have encountered typical aftereffects such as mild arm discomfort or a low-grade fever. Nevertheless, you might not be acquainted with an infrequent and potential side effect referred to as shoulder injury related […]

Blood test measuring DNA damage may help diagnose Parkinson’s disease

As it stands, no one blood test or brain scan can definitively diagnose Parkinson’s disease. But researchers report this may soon change if a new blood test continues to show promise. Advertisement The test measures DNA damage in the mitochondria of cells, which is known to be higher in people with Parkinson’s disease. Earlier research […]

Folate for families

1-Sep-2023 A deficiency in folate (vitamin B9), the well-known “pregnancy vitamin,” impacts foetal development and increases the risk of congenital brain and spine disabilities. Less discussed is its role in promoting fertility. In essence, folate can be called “the family vitamin” As a starting point, notes Lorena Carboni, Senior Scientific Communication Specialist and Product Manager […]

Antioxidants such as vitamin C found to spur cancer growth & metastasis

A new study has found that antioxidants like vitamins C and E activate a mechanism that stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in cancer tumors, helping them to grow and spread. The researchers say their findings highlight the potential risk of taking antioxidant supplements when they’re not needed. To grow and metastasize, cancer tumors […]

TODAY: Give to Live Blood Drive kicks off as San Antonio battles critical blood shortage

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Woman left fighting for life after developing sepsis from urine infection

A woman left fighting for her life a day after contracting deadly sepsis said she ‘wouldn’t be here’ if she hadn’t called an ambulance. Rachel Flynn, 26, was finishing work ahead of going on a hen do to Marbella when she started to feel unwell. By the next day, rather than being on a flight […]

Fetal Therapy – a hope beyond what you see

Dr. Lucky GuptaCongenital anomalies are defined as structural or functional disorders that develop prenatally and may be identified before birth, at birth, or later in life. Major congenital anomalies are defined as anomalies with significant effect on life expectancy and they occur in 2-3% of live births and in 20-30% of stillbirths. Not all anomalies […]