JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The FDA is warning consumers to stop using more than two dozen over-the-counter eye drop products. Certain products sold at major retail stores and pharmacies like Target and CVS could cause an eye infection that could lead to vision loss. The FDA issued warnings about 27 eye drop products that contain bacteria […]
The American Red Cross is holding a community blood drive on Dec. 14 in the City Hall Municipal Gallery, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment or email [email protected] with any questions. If concerned about eligibility to donate, call 866-236-3276. Blood donors will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by […]
Extreme heat-related cardiovascular deaths in the U.S. are predicted to rise between 2036 and 2065. The study, supported by the National Institutes of Health, attributes this potential increase to a rise in summer days with heat indices of 90 degrees or more. The researchers used past data and future modeling to project these figures and […]
Michael J. Fox‘s health problems are no secret to the world — but they’re far more dire than just about anyone could’ve imagined … ’cause the guy nearly became an amputee. The beloved actor got into the full extent of his medical hurdles with Town & Country, opening up about just how banged up he’s […]
RAMLA, Israel (AP) — Hours after Hamas terrorists attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, the country’s new fortified, subterranean blood bank kicked into action. Staffers moved equipment into the underground bunker and started saving lives. The Marcus National Blood Services Center in Ramla, near Tel Aviv, had been scheduled to open within days, but with […]
A future Apple Watch is reportedly set to be a game changer for wearers’ health. According to a new report from Bloomberg, an upcoming version of the popular Apple product could feature blood pressure monitoring and sleep apnea detection by 2024. Apple’s forthcoming blood pressure sensor will reportedly detect when a wearer’s blood pressure has […]
Here are 5 highlights from Infection Control Today®’s (ICT®’s) wide-ranging coverage of the infection prevention and control world. Everything from interviews with known opinion leaders to the news that infection preventionists and other health care professionals can use on their jobs. Hot Topics in IPC: Influenza, COVID-19, and Mechanical Ventilation and Drug-Resistant Pathogens In this Hot […]
How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, I have been with my partner for about 12 years. The last time we had PIV intercourse was before the pandemic. Since then, an array of physical and mental health issues on […]
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ALBANY – Jency Daniel, MD, has joined the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center, a member of the Albany Med Health System, and has been appointed assistant professor at Albany Medical College. Dr. Daniel will see patients from birth through young adulthood who have […]