Eye Problems: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Learn about common eye problems, symptoms, and treatments that keep your eyes healthy. Maintaining optimal eye health is crucial for overall well-being, encompassing sharp vision, pain-free experiences, and unclouded eyes. As of 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that approximately 21 million individuals in the United States encountered vision-related issues. While […]

Flu Overview

Embrace the arrival of cooler weather, which unfortunately heralds the onset of flu season. This easily transmissible viral ailment gives rise to various discomforts such as elevated body temperature, nasal congestion, throat irritation, and general body pains. In some cases, it can even escalate to severe health hazards. While a definitive cure for the flu […]

David & Goliath: Zimbabwe opposition hopes to cause presidential upset

Harare, Zimbabwe – Mufaro Boroma became eligible to vote under Zimbabwean law two years ago, but she will not be voting in her country’s general elections on Wednesday. “I didn’t register to vote because I didn’t think my vote would change the outcome of the election,” the 20-year-old beauty therapist from Harare told Al Jazeera. […]

Blood donation opportunities at Kentucky State Fair via KBC

LOUISVILLE — Celebrating all things Kentucky, the Kentucky State Fair wouldn’t be complete without a chance to save local lives. Kentucky Blood Center will once again offer an opportunity for fairgoers to donate blood at the 2023 Kentucky State Fair. KBC will be in the south wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center in Health Horizons […]

Man with ‘blood on his hands’ seen after stabbing at Auckland apartment block

A homicide investigation is under way after a person was fatally stabbed at an apartment complex in Auckland’s CBD on Wednesday afternoon. The stabbing took place in the foyer of the building on Upper Queen St, according to an email sent to apartment residents. Do know more? Email [email protected] A nearby worker said he saw […]

Silent Consequences – COVID-19 Linked to the Onset of High Blood Pressure

An analysis of over 45,000 SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals revealed a notable link between the virus and new cases of persistent high blood pressure. Those with COVID-19, especially those over 40, men, Black adults, or with certain preexisting conditions, had a higher risk of developing high blood pressure compared to those with the influenza virus. A […]

Federal and state officials confirm specific brand of ice cream matches outbreak patients

The Food and Drug Administration has confirmed that “On the Go” ice cream cups are behind foodborne illnesses. The ice cream, made by Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY, has been found to be contaminated with the same strain of Listeria monocytogenes as that found in samples from two patients. Both patients, one in […]

Unvaccinated students in UK face risk of deadly infection as ‘some tragically dying’

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Health leaders have warned students that they could be at risk of deadly infections unless they are up to date on their routine vaccinations. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that every […]

High levels of COVID-19 exposure can overcome protection from vaccination and prior infection

High levels of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 may reduce or overcome the protection that vaccination and prior infection provides, according to a new study by researchers from Yale University, the University of Florida, and the Connecticut Department of Correction. The findings, published Aug. 19 in Nature Communications, suggest that in densely crowded […]