Health officials in Deschutes County, Oregon, confirmed a rare case of human plague in a local resident last week, marking the first reported case in the state since 2015. As CBS News reports, officials said the individual was likely infected by their pet cat, which showed symptoms of the disease. “All close contacts of the […]
Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the first treatment for severe frostbite to reduce the risk of finger or toe amputation in adults. Iloprost injection, marketed under the brand name Aurlumyn, is a vasodilator, a drug that opens blood vessels and prevents blood clotting. “Having this new option provides physicians with a […]
On February 7, Rizo-López Foods issued a recall of 58 dairy products that may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause severe illness and even death in people who ingest it. As Fast Company reports, the products are believed to be linked to an outbreak of Listeria that has already killed two people and sickened more in […]
The number of syphilis cases in the U.S. are on the rise. According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cases increased by nearly 80% to more than 207,000 between 2018 and 2022. As NPR reports, rates increased among all age groups, including newborns, and in all regions of the country. In […]
Many people believe blood sugar spikes are bad. This is not true because it’s normal for your blood sugar to fluctuate when you eat. Established research indicates that short-term glucose spikes do not cause hormonal issues, chronic inflammation, aging, or disease, however, problems do start if your blood sugar stays elevated. If you want to prevent health issues, new research […]
Adele Adele has a huge fan base, has sold more than 170 million records, recently finished a massively successful residency in Las Vegas, received numerous accolades including 16 Grammy Awards, 12 Brit Awards (including three for British Album of the Year), an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. But in May […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says 561 deaths have been reported in connection to recalled Philips devices to treat obstructive sleep apnea and other breathing disorders. The FDA said that since April 2021 it has received more than 116,000 medical device reports of foam breaking down in Philips CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines […]
U.S. health officials are warning clinicians to be alert for cases of measles following several outbreaks, largely among children who were eligible for the vaccine but did not receive it. As USA Today reports, in an email sent last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urged vigilance among health providers across the U.S. […]
The announcement that King Charles III was admitted to a private hospital last week to undergo a procedure for an enlarged prostate has sparked interest in what is an extremely common condition among older men. As AP News reports, the 75-year-old monarch is in good company. About half of men in their 50s have enlarged prostates and […]
Leftovers are an essential part of many people’s refrigerators, but there’s one item you’ve been storing and reheating later that you might want to consider ditching. A recently viral TikTok drew attention to the bacterial dangers reheating rice, a common activity that many were shocked could be deadly. As Men’s Journal reports, the phenomenon is known […]