Monthly Archives: November 2023

Royal Blood playing 2024 Lollapalooza India

Courtesy Lollapalooza India Royal Blood is playing the 2024 edition of Lollapalooza India, taking place January 27-28 in Mumbai. The bill also includes Keane, as well as headliners Sting, Jonas Brothers, Halsey and OneRepublic. For the full lineup and all ticket info, visit LollaIndia.com. Lollapalooza first launched in India in 2023. It joins fellow international […]

Knowledge and perception of nosocomial infections among patients in a Nigerian hospital

Abstract Nosocomial infections are infections that are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients, and can lead to higher healthcare costs and longer hospital stays in both developed and developing countries. The objectives of the study were to identify the level of knowledge and perception of patients on nosocomial infection, and to […]

8 Ayurvedic Tips To Boost Immunity And Prevent Respiratory Infections

Follow these Ayurvedic tips to boost your immunity and respiratory system. Pic Credit: Canva Immunity is the body’s natural defence mechanism against disease-causing pathogens. A strong immune system can protect us from a wide range of infections, including viral infections such as COVID-19. Ayurveda, the world’s oldest medical system, has numerous benefits for improving immunity […]

Cantaloupes recalled from several states, including California, following salmonella infections

CBS News Live CBS News Sacramento Live The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says whole and pre-cut cantaloupes have caused dozens of cases of salmonella infection, including 17 hospitalizations, in 15 states, including California, and in Canada. Salmonella causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, and illness can start six hours to six days […]

U.S. declares Salmonella outbreak traced to imported cantaloupe; Canada also has outbreak

State and federal officials in the United States and Canada are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections traced to cantaloupes. In the United States, 43 people have been confirmed as patients. The outbreak is spread across 15 states. At least 17 people have been so sick they required hospitalization. As of the posting of the […]

Give back this holiday season with the Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan

Give back this holiday season with the Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan – CBS Detroit Watch CBS News You can adopt a family in need through the Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan’s Holiday Toys Program. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. […]

Cantaloupe, fruit products recalled amid CDC investigation of salmonella infections

CNN  —  The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says whole and pre-cut cantaloupes have caused dozens of cases of salmonella infection, including 17 hospitalizations, in 15 states and in Canada. Salmonella causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, and illness can start six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria, according to the […]

Gene-editing therapy lowers cholesterol in high-risk heart patients—one dose could potentially last decades

A new gene-editing therapy has been tested on humans for the first time, resulting in a significant reduction in their low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol that could potentially last for decades. The study’s authors presented these early results at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 in Philadelphia. The study focused on nine patients—seven men and […]

‘She would love it’ Co-workers honor hospital employee killed in Morristown with blood drive

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System held a blood drive Friday in honor of an employee who was struck and killed by a vehicle in October. Elizabeth “Beth” Block was crossing in a pedestrian crosswalk near the hospital when she was hit. The hospital partnered with Medic Regional Blood Center for the drive. Her coworkers, […]