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Human cases of West Nile virus reported in three eastern Montana counties

(Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Press Release) State and local health officials are reporting increased West Nile virus (WNV) activity in several counties across the state this week, including the first three human cases for 2023, which have been identified in Dawson, Rosebud, and Yellowstone counties. These three cases range in ages […]

LifeStream Blood Bank opens fourth annual Dream Raffle fundraiser

Tickets are available through Oct. 31 for LifeStream Blood Bank’s fourth annual Dream Raffle fundraiser. This year’s grand prize winner may choose between a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport or $25,000 cash. The other major prizes are a Palm Springs getaway at the new Drift Palm Springs hotel and a sight and sound package, which includes […]

What we know about the rare flesh-eating bacteria that’s killed 3

At least three people have died after contracting infections from a rare flesh-eating bacteria that can be caused by eating raw seafood such as oysters or swimming in warm saltwater, New York and Connecticut health officials said Wednesday. Experts are urging residents to take “critical” precautions to avoid Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but dangerous flesh-eating […]

Novo Nordisk study sees Wegovy lowering heart attacks by 1.5 million over 10 years

The popular weight loss drug Wegovy could prevent as many as 1.5 million heart attacks in the United States over the next 10 years, according to new research from scientists at the University of California, Irvine. “It is one of the biggest advances in the obesity and cardiovascular medicine world,” said Nathan Wong, the lead […]

Warrant: Driver responsible for deadly 3-car crash on Plank Road used drugs, had blood alcohol level 3 times over legal limit

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – A woman who was arrested in connection to a deadly three-car crash on Plank Road that happened earlier this summer reportedly had a blood alcohol content level three times over the legal limit, along with cocaine and THC in her system. According to jail records from the East Baton Rouge […]

Study claims no real blood is used to test menstruation products

A woman buys sanitary towels in a supermarket.INMA FLORES (EL PAIS) A woman’s menstrual blood has not only been represented with blue liquids in screen ads, the “blood” used in scientific studies has also been fake. Until now, most studies opted for water or saline solutions to analyze the absorption capacity of the various feminine […]

Flying Blind as COVID-19 Rates Increase

Coronavirus COVID-19 (AdobeStock_334601687 by oz) Few people doubt COVID-19 will stay around, and it is starting to increase again in August 2023. Daily hospital admissions are on the rise, up over 70% from mid-June. Currently, there are 1500 COVID-19 admissions daily in the United States and projected to increase to over 1800 admissions by the […]

Pardee recognized for providing high-quality cardiovascular care

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } For the fifth consecutive year, UNC Health Pardee has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines GoldPlus – Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally […]

Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 8; What You Need To Know In MA

MASSACHUSETTS — Health officials are warning of a rare flesh-eating bacterium known as Vibrio vulnificus, found naturally in warm coastal waters, that has killed at least eight people along the East Coast this summer. Two people died in Connecticut and another on Long Island after becoming infected, health officials in both states said this week. […]

FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to NXP800 for Cholangiocarcinoma

Ron Bentsur The FDA has granted an orphan drug designation to NXP800 for the treatment of patients with cholangiocarcinoma, according to an announcement from Nuvectis Pharma.1 “We are pleased to have received this designation from the FDA for NXP800, which emphasizes the need for new, innovative therapies for the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma, a deadly malignancy […]