British Columbia has launched its immunization campaign for this year’s respiratory illness season, with influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations now available in pharmacies across the province. The immunization plan was announced late last month as Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry reintroduced mask mandates in the province’s health-care settings with respiratory illnesses trending upward. Dr. Monika Naus, medical […]
The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine is working to determine what exact bacteria is causing the illness, the Appalachian Bear Rescue said. TOWNSEND, Tenn. — A second bear has died after an unknown bacterial infection spread amongst six cubs sharing an enclosure at the Appalachian Bear Rescue in Townsend, the non-profit said in […]
Magnesium is a mineral found both in the earth and in your body. It’s required for healthy bones, muscles, hearts, and nerves, allowing your body to control energy, blood sugar, blood pressure, and many other processes. People consume magnesium through many common foods, including nuts, whole grains, and leafy greens. If your healthcare provider suspects […]
When it comes to your heart health, you’ve probably heard the usual advice: Lay off tobacco; load your plate with produce, whole grains, and lean proteins; and move your body regularly. Those seemingly simple things aren’t always easy—you deserve props if you did some (or even one) of them today. Seriously, that last part is […]
October 10, 2023 — The recipients of two prestigious awards — the Career Achievement Award and the TCT Geoffrey O. Hartzler Master Operator Award — have been announced by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) ahead of its annual scientific symposium, the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) conference. TCT 2023, will take place October 23-October 26 at […]
Ten years after a traumatic lawnmower accident ultimately took her right leg, 14-year-old Katie Eddington and her family will partner with Kentucky Blood Center for the Katie Gives Back Blood Drive. The blood drive will take place Oct. 13 from 12 to 4:30 p.m. at the Scott County Courthouse at 101 East Main Street in […]
A large multi-state study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, HCA Healthcare, and the University of California, Irvine has found that a nasal antibiotic ointment, mupirocin, which is currently used daily for intensive care unit (ICU) patients in only one-third of U.S. hospitals, is highly effective at […]
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Ochsner Health Blood Bank announced their upcoming blood drive for the month of October in the New Orleans area. Ochsner is working with the community to bring blood donation opportunities to locations throughout the Southeast region. Ochsner says all blood types are welcomed, but they are experiencing a critical shortage of platelets and Type O […]
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The risks for all-cause, cardiovascular, and respiratory mortality are increased for up to 60 days after exposure to flood, according to a study published online Oct. 4 in The BMJ. Zhengyu Yang, […]