NEW JERSEY — 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 […]
After adjusting for behavioral and metabolic risk factors, the differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality between Black and White individuals lessened, and completely disappeared after adjustments were made for social determinants of health in the US population, according to the results of a study in Annals of Internal Medicine.1 New Africa – stock.adobe.com Because CVD […]
“The primary reason [for this increase] is that some individuals who were infected with Covid before have experienced a decline in their immunity against the virus over time,” Peng said, adding that the virus would continue to cause minor waves of infection. The rise of new variant EG.5 is driving up infections and raising concerns. […]
A new study raises serious concerns about the use of a popular class of heartburn drugs among children, including widely known brand names like Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and others, indicating that the medications may increase the risk of digestive tract, ear, nose and throat, respiratory, and kidney infections.
New York State is issuing a warning after three people died from a rare flesh-eating bacteria. Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed on Wednesday that vibriosis, a rare but potentially fatal bacterial infection that can cause skin breakdown and ulcers, was discovered in a recently deceased New York State resident. Rare Fatal Bacterial Infection Kills Suffolk County, […]
Abdelrahman Abushouk Research published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes has highlighted the small number of clinical trials in cardiovascular medicine currently conducted in Africa. The authors of the research letter, writing from Egypt and the USA, say that though the number of trials taking place in African centres is moving in an […]
Story Links EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. – A first-of-its-kind study led by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University researchers shows for the first time a clear relationship between low-energy availability (LEA) and hypertension in Black Division I athletes. Although research has shown Black Americans are at elevated risk for cardiovascular disease, only two prior studies – […]
Monsoon is considered an ideal time for the growth of viruses, so it is necessary to take extra care of children during these days Viral infections spreading rapidly among children, due to weather changes. Complaints of fever, cold, cough, and diarrhoea commonly seen in children. Schools started in the month of June and within a […]
Researchers have discovered that natural bioactive molecules, including lysozyme and lactoferrin (collectively termed the “Mucosal Immune Complex”), can effectively relieve cold and flu symptoms by protecting and strengthening the mucosal barrier function and reducing inflammation. A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study confirmed that formulas containing this complex, when combined with low-dose aspirin or other anti-inflammatory agents, […]
CONNECTICUT — 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. […]