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15 USA states report ‘salmonella infections’, cantaloupes feared to be the cause

ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta Nov 20, 2023 12:06 AM IST Share Via Copy Link CDC has advised people to wash and sanitise any surfaces that might have come in contact with the recalled fruits. Many people in 15 USA states have fallen ill due to salmonella-infected cantaloupes, according to a report by CNN. Centers for Disease […]

Marine worm haemoglobin could be the new frontier of blood doping

The use of lugworm haemoglobin could become the latest blood doping technique to be used in professional cycling, with its creator Dr. Franck Zal revealing to l’Equipe that in 2020, a “well-known cyclist whose team participates in the Tour de France, contacted me because he wanted the product”. Anti-doping blood tests can detect the ‘super […]

Paediatric COPD: Identifying and treating childhood cases

COPD, a term once seemingly reserved for the adult population, has become increasingly relevant in recent years. Contrary to popular belief that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is solely an affliction of adulthood, paediatric COPD is now recognized as a spectrum of childhood respiratory disorders demanding extensive attention, accurate diagnosis, and tailored treatments.The umbrella term “paediatric […]

Global Roundup: Argentina Trans Women Testify, Congo WHO Sexual Abuse Victims, Queer Ugandans Speak Out, Russia Intersex Rights, Celebrating Mi’kma’ki Women

Curated by FG Contributor Samiha Hossain Julieta Gonzalez poses for a photo inside the Banfield Pit, where the Argentine military dictatorship held her for a month, in Buenos Aires, on 23 May 2023. Photograph: Víctor R Caivano/AP A group of five trans women testified at a trial over crimes committed at secret prisons, marking the first […]

High numbers of notifiable diseases not unexpected in Southern District

123f.com Those living in rural areas are more likely to pick up bacterial infections linked to animals, a Public Health official says. Southland and Otago have among the highest notifiable disease numbers on the South Island, but the Public Health Service says this isn’t unexpected. Southern medical Officer of health Dr Michael Butchard said infections […]

What are the types of heart diseases and 5 foods to combat it

Heart disease and stroke make up cardiovascular diseases, which is the top cause of death worldwide, claiming nearly 1.8 lives each year. (Photo: Oleg Ivanov via Unsplash) Cardiovascular diseases, which encompass heart disease and stroke, are the top cause of death worldwide, claiming nearly 1.8 lives each year, according to the World Health Organization. A […]

Neo-Nazis parading swastikas, chant ‘there will be blood,’ and gather outside a synagogue in Wisconsin, say reports

Members of the antisemitic hate group “Blood Tribe” marched in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. The neo-Nazi group waved swastika flags and chanted “There will be blood.” Advertisement Neo-Nazis marched in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, chanting “There will be blood,” CBS News reports. Almost two dozen masked marchers walked along State Street toward the Wisconsin State Capital before […]

Signs of Drug Addiction

Addiction is a grave and complex issue that can affect anyone, leading to profound physical, emotional, and social consequences. Whether the addiction is related to prescription drugs, street drugs, or alcohol, recognizing the signs is a crucial first step in addressing the problem. Understanding these signs and symptoms can help individuals, family members, and friends […]