Victims of contaminated blood scandal left in dark about compensation

Jeremy Hunt has said no decisions have been made about how much compensation will be paid to victims of the contaminated blood scandal, with bereaved children and parents still in the dark about whether they will receive any financial support. The chancellor was the last of five witnesses, including Rishi Sunak, to give evidence to […]

Georgia resident dies from rare ‘brain-eating’ infection, health department says

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A Georgia resident died from a rare brain infection they likely got from swimming in a freshwater lake or pond, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. They said the infection the person died from is called Naegleria fowleri. The health department did not say who the person […]

Georgia resident dies from ‘brain-eating amoeba’ infection, health department says

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A Georgia resident died from a rare brain infection they likely got from swimming in a freshwater lake or pond, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. They said the infection the person died from is called Naegleria fowleri. The health department did not say who the person […]

Heart-healing power of yoga – Improves cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure and more

Mirchi • Updated: 23 hours ago • Follow Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) account for 31% of total global deaths, making them the leading cause of mortality worldwide. These diseases encompass a range of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, including coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and rheumatic heart disease, among others. In addition to factors […]

Blood pressure is best lowered by 2 exercises, study finds

When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic or cardio exercises are best. Now, new research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent and treat hypertension, or high blood pressure. Exercises that engage muscles without movement — such as wall squats and […]

Georgia resident dies from rare amoeba infection of the brain

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A Georgia resident has died from a rare amoeba infection of the brain, the Georgia Department of Public Health reported Friday. The patient likely got the Naegleria fowleri infection – which destroys brain tissue, causing brain swelling and usually death – while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond in Georgia. […]

Driver With High Blood-Alcohol Readings Charged In Enfield Crash Case

ENFIELD, CT — A lengthy investigation into a February crash which left a person with serious injuries resulted in a warrant for the arrest of the vehicle driver, which was executed Thursday, police said. Tyler Campbell, 29, was charged with second-degree assault with a motor vehicle. Bond was set at $150,000. On Feb. 10 at […]

3 NC deaths connected to vibrio infections from open cuts near brackish or consuming raw seafood

Friday, July 28, 2023 3:38PM The deaths of three people in North Carolina have been attributed to a bacteria called vibrio after the individuals’ open cuts or wounds came into contact with saltwater or brackish water. And now, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is sounding the alarm about vibrio. Vibrio […]

3 NC deaths from vibrio infections connected to open cuts near brackish water

Friday, July 28, 2023 9:04PM The deaths of three people in North Carolina have been attributed to a bacteria called vibrio after the individuals’ open cuts or wounds came into contact with saltwater or brackish water. And now, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is sounding the alarm about vibrio. Vibrio […]