Cases of congenital syphilis, an infection passed from mother to newborn, have increased more than tenfold across the nation over the past decade, with more than 3,700 cases reported in 2022, according to a report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the state Department of Health, Arkansas had 70 cases […]
Being pregnant and sick at the same time can be a worrisome experience. Getting the pregnancy blues and sickness together isn’t just uncomfortable but also concerning, especially for the mother. During pregnancy, as the immune system undergoes changes, expectant mothers are more prone to illnesses. Colds, flu, anxiety, panic and UTI’s can be particularly challenging […]
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently on blood pressure- reducing drugs, by lowering their sodium intake, reports a new study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Northwestern Medicine and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. “In the study, middle age to elderly participants reduced their salt intake […]
A production crew works on a skinning machine at Bristol Seafood in Portland on Thursday. Since 2021, the company has used all parts of the fish it processes, creating zero waste. These fish skins are destined for cosmetics, where they help makeup shimmer. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer Liam Fisher has long been fascinated by the […]
Share on PinterestExperts say people with a family history of high cholesterol should get tested. Sergey Narevskih/Stocksy Researchers say genetic testing can help identify people with a family history known as familial hypercholesteremia. They say that identifying the condition can help medical professionals prescribe treatments and interventions. Experts recommend that people with this family history […]
We expected more cases with more social mingling… But the fact is the overwhelming majority of these cases are in younger healthier people. These people do not have a significant problem. They do not have the serious complications. They do not die. And so it’s fantastic news that we have a lot of cases, but […]
Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is hosting a free screening on Tuesday, November 14th at our CIS Prairieville location (37292 Market Place Drive, Suite A). Guests will receive a complimentary Electrocardiogram (EKG) and Blood Pressure Screenings. An EKG is a painless test that records the electrical signals of the heart. The screening can detect […]
A medical worker inoculates a recipient with a COVID-19 vaccine at a temporary inoculation site in Haidian District in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 11, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua) China’s top respiratory disease expert Zhong Nanshan warned of a small spike in COVID-19 infections in the winter and reminded the elderly and vulnerable populations get vaccinated as […]
In a recent campaign advertisement, Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, has made a striking declaration, promising to retaliate heavily against any attacks on Americans. The ad, which has gained widespread attention on social media, begins with the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and Israel’s subsequent response.In the video, Trump is heard saying, “History […]
Nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently on blood pressure-reducing drugs, by lowering their sodium intake, reports a new study from Northwestern Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In the study, middle-aged to elderly participants reduced their salt intake by about 1 teaspoon a day compared […]