Monthly Archives: November 2023

Vigorous Exercise May Have a Concerning Effect We Didn’t Know About

Bad news for any extreme exercise junkies out there: excessive vigorous exercise could muffle your immune system. At least, that’s what a study analyzing over 4,700 post-exercise fluid molecules from firefighters suggests. This may be problematic for workers with consistently physically demanding jobs that require intense fitness training, such as emergency workers and athletes. “People […]

Vitamin D supplementation reduced the rates of ICU admissions and mechanical ventilation associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection

1. In this meta-analysis, vitamin D supplementation was associated with reduced ICU admission and mechanical ventilation rates in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. 2. However, vitamin D supplementation did not significantly affect mortality associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) SARS-CoV-2 infection continues to be a life-threatening respiratory illness even three years after the […]

Bangladesh life expectancy highest in South Asia

Bangladesh has made significant progress in the health sector in 30 years compared to other South Asian countries and the country now has the best health status in the region.  As a result, the country has the highest life expectancy at birth and health life expectancy than other countries in the south Asian region– Bhutan, […]

Woman ended up in a coma after complaining of chest infection

A woman ended up in a coma after going to the doctors and complaining of a chest infection. Sarah Mather had reported several different symptoms during trips to the doctors, including tiredness and an increase in thirst. The 28-year-old, from Widnes, was eventually diagnosed in 2010 with type 1 diabetes. She was also given steroids […]

‘Blood doesn’t make you family’: Author, advocate marks National Adoption Day

For nearly 25 years, hundreds of courts across the country have opened their doors the Saturday before Thanksgiving to finalize and celebrate adoptions from foster care. Former child welfare social worker Kimberly Purnell Moody, a two-time adoptive parent, knows that before that can happen, families must open their hearts to children who need homes. So […]

Blood donor dog remembered for saving lives of more than 150 other canines

UPSHUR COUNTY, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) – Blitz the dog was a blood donor for years at a veterinarian’s clinic in Upshur County, Texas. The dog is credited with saving the lives of over 150 of his kind. Blitz was able to enjoy a short retirement before he recently died. Employees at Spencer Vet Services in […]

President urges better diet to avoid cardiac issues

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said dietary changes in lifestyle could prevent cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes. He said this in his video link address to the 12th biennial conference of the Pakistan Society of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons held in Peshawar. He emphasised that preventive measures not only decreased […]