Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise nationwide and in Oregon, with public health officials encouraging sexually active individuals to get tested because some people can have an infection without being aware. The overall number of reported STIs has been increasing nationally since 2014, with no sign of slowing, according to the Centers for Disease […]
Monthly Archives: November 2023
ByParmita Uniyal, New Delhi Nov 27, 2023 05:29 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Methi paratha is not just a tasty and nourishing breakfast, but can also keep those pesky hunger pangs at bay till lunch time. As winters approach, the aroma of fresh and fragrant fenugreek leaves fills the kitchen and adds to the […]
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Drones can more quickly deliver defibrillators to the scene of a cardiac arrest than can ambulances, a new Swedish study has found. More than two-thirds of the time, a drone equipped with an automated external defibrillator (AED) reached the patient an average of 3 minutes faster than an […]
A new study reveals that young people are particularly susceptible to atherosclerosis from risk factors like high cholesterol and hypertension. Early and aggressive risk management is essential to prevent or reverse atherosclerosis, as shown in the comprehensive PESA-CNIC-Santander study. These findings are significant for personalized cardiovascular prevention and treatment strategies. Younger individuals are at a […]
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Air filtration technologies designed to make social or work interactions safer in indoor spaces are not effective, research has suggested. Research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) looked at the effectiveness of air filtration technologies, germicidal lights, and ionisers in reducing the risk of catching airborne respiratory or gastrointestinal infections. […]
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UNDATED (WJON News) — The C-D-C says two Minnesotans are dead from a salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe. State health officials said last week that at least five people in the state became ill from eating cantaloupe under the Malichita brand in late October and early November. Thirteen cases of salmonella have now been confirmed in […]
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US health officials recalled three more brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes Friday as the number of people sickened by salmonella more than doubled this week, the AP reports. Nearly 100 people in 32 states have gotten sick from the contaminated fruits. Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio have the highest number of cases. Two […]
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics for People With Problematic Opioid Use 1. Among individuals with opioid use disorder, receiving care at a rapid access addictions clinic was associated with reduced risk of emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and overall mortality. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Individuals suffering from opioid use disorder (OUD) often present to emergency […]
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The CDC estimates nearly half of adults have hypertension. High blood pressure puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the U-S and Texas. You usually sit down to check your blood pressure. But a new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center says standing up may give […]
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The search for the secrets to a long, healthy life is as old as mankind. A new study has found a series of clues, which take us closer than ever before – and they lie in our blood. In mid-October, a Swedish-led team of researchers reported on their study of blood samples taken from 44,000 […]