Author: Dr. Georgie Wyatt

Health officials are issuing a warning after a woman died from using a hemorrhoid ointment that contained a “highly dangerous amount” of lead. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced that a Sacramento woman…

Researchers are proposing a new vaccine method for infants that offers sustained protection with just a single dose, even if the virus mutates. This new approach could pave the way for “universal vaccines,” according to…

Trendy plant-based meats could be triggering health issues less frequently seen in humans who prefer to eat the real thing, a new study warns. Research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition compared the…

The dengue fever outbreak in Latin America over the past three months has been staggering in scale — a million cases in Brazil in just a few weeks, a significant spike in Argentina, a state…

A new study has determined that using acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability in children. Published in the journal JAMA, the study…

A recent study conducted by scientists at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York has revealed that pregnancy might accelerate biological ageing in women. Examining data from a long-term health survey…

On Friday, state officials announced that the likely cause behind an increasing number of bird deaths in Eastern Virginia is highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has been receiving…

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about a rising incidence of invasive meningococcal disease, a potentially fatal condition. According to the CDC’s alert released on Thursday, there were…

A rare and deadly flesh-eating bacterial infection is spreading alarmingly fast across Japan, officials report. Japan is bracing for a surge in cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), a condition with a high fatality…

Oxford University’s Alexandra Morton-Hayward spends her days immersed in the study of brains—quite literally. The former undertaker turned scientist is dedicated to unraveling the mystery of why certain human brains remain remarkably well-preserved after death,…

Menopause has historically been viewed as an inevitable phase of life for women — but what if there was a way to prevent the uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings? In…

In late 2016, U.S. diplomats and their families stationed in Cuba began reporting a range of neurological symptoms, including dizziness, headaches, deafness, and difficulty concentrating, following exposure to loud noises near their residences. This phenomenon,…

New research from Queensland Health suggests that “long Covid” may not be fundamentally different from other post-viral syndromes, such as those seen after influenza infections. The study, led by Dr. John Gerrard, Queensland’s chief health…

Parasitic tapeworm larvae were discovered in a man’s brain after he suffered worsening migraines for weeks, which researchers suspect were triggered by his consumption of undercooked bacon. According to a report released recently in the…

Paul Alexander, who spent the majority of the past 70 years in an iron lung and defied expectations by becoming a lawyer and author, passed away Monday afternoon at the age of 78, as confirmed…

Cases of psittacosis, commonly known as ‘parrot fever’, are increasing in several countries, but health experts emphasize there is no need for alarm. According to a statement from the World Health Organization (WHO) released on…

Eli Lilly announced on Friday that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has unexpectedly extended the approval decision timeline for its experimental Alzheimer’s treatment donanemab, opting to convene an advisory meeting to review the drug’s…

Cigna announced on Thursday its intention to impose annual spending limits on weight loss drugs within health plans and employer benefits, aiming to enhance accessibility to these increasingly popular treatments. The move responds to considerations…

President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday his intention to increase the number of prescription drugs that Medicare can negotiate prices for each year, aiming to expand the current target from 20 to at least 50…

More than a third of cancer patients in England are encountering potentially life-threatening delays, according to leading doctors, as thousands of individuals are being compelled to wait for months before commencing treatment. The latest performance…

The authorities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, have declared a health emergency as they work to contain the spread of dengue fever. Cases of the mosquito-borne disease quadrupled in Brazil in January compared to the…

A new study suggests that alternating arms for vaccine doses could enhance the immune response compared to receiving both doses in the same arm, potentially influencing future vaccination strategies. The research focused on the initial…

Colorectal cancer is now identified as the deadliest cancer for men under 50 and the second deadliest among women in the same age group, following breast cancer. Over the past two decades, the incidence of…

A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reveals that a record number of high school teens succumbed to drug overdoses in 2022, driven primarily by fentanyl poisonings from counterfeit pills. Using…

An international team of scientists claims to have uncovered answers to why certain diseases are more prevalent in different parts of Europe and why there is a height disparity between northern and southern Europeans, by…

Doctors are observing a notable increase in scabies cases across the UK, coupled with a severe shortage of treatments, highlighting a significant public health concern. Scabies, caused by mites and characterized by an itchy rash,…

Scientists have made a breakthrough in cancer cell destruction using a novel method involving aminocyanine molecules. By stimulating these molecules with near-infrared light, researchers were able to synchronize their vibrations, which effectively ruptured the membranes…

Health officials in Ohio are alerting the public to an increase in pneumonia cases among children, emphasizing that this outbreak is unrelated to the recent one reported in China. In a press release on Thursday,…

New analysis suggests that individuals who exhibit conscientiousness, extroversion, and a positive outlook are less likely to develop dementia, a condition affecting millions worldwide. Researchers examined data from eight studies involving over 44,000 individuals aged…

Government data released on Monday reveals that the prevalence of a highly mutated COVID-19 variant has tripled in the past two weeks. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1…

Health officials in the US have identified a concerning cluster of syphilis cases: five women reportedly contracted the infection in their eyes after contact with the same man, suggesting the emergence of a new strain…

Health authorities are urgently tracking down contacts of an individual infected with a new strain of swine flu, after the UK confirmed its first human case of H1N2. Since 2005, there have been fifty reported…

A case of locally acquired dengue, a virus spread by mosquitoes, was identified in Pasadena on Friday, as confirmed by the Pasadena Public Health Department. This occurrence is considered “extremely rare,” officials stated, marking the…

One month after undergoing an experimental procedure to transplant a genetically modified pig heart, a patient with end-stage heart disease is showing promising signs of recovery, with the heart functioning well and no signs of…

CVS has decided to remove certain common cough and cold medicines from its shelves, according to a spokesperson who spoke on Thursday. This move by the company follows a recent decision by a panel of…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed banning formaldehyde as an ingredient in hair relaxers, marking a significant move to address potential health risks associated with these products, particularly for Black women who frequently…

Amazon announced in a blog post on Wednesday that customers using Amazon Pharmacy in College Station, Texas, can now receive their prescription medications delivered by drone. Eligible customers can choose from a selection of over…

Work-related stress doesn’t just affect mental health; it can significantly impact physical well-being, especially for men. Research has consistently shown that job strain, characterized by heavy workloads, tight deadlines, and lack of autonomy, contributes to…

A recent study funded by the US government reveals that women exposed to several commonly used chemicals may have an increased risk of ovarian and other cancers, with a notable doubling in the odds of…

A significant advancement in Alzheimer’s research has at last provided an answer to a longstanding question that scientists have been pursuing for years. According to a study published in Science, researchers have uncovered how brain…

Natural doesn’t inherently equate to safer. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning individuals seeking weight loss solutions against consuming two popular plant-based alternatives to Ozempic, warning of potentially lethal consequences. Candlenuts, marketed online…

More Americans than ever are succumbing to fentanyl overdoses as the fourth wave of the opioid epidemic sweeps through every community nationwide. Six years ago, Kim Blake tragically lost her son Sean to an accidental…

A recent study published in The Lancet revealed that by the age of 75, approximately half of all individuals will experience a mental disorder. “These disorders typically first emerge in childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood,”…

Cyprus’ veterinarians association praised a government decision on Friday to permit the use of its stock of human coronavirus medication for cats, aimed at combating a local mutation of a feline virus responsible for the…

In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, a Louisiana woman claims she has suffered severe injuries from using Ozempic and Mounjaro, prescribed by her doctor. These injectable medications, initially developed for diabetes management, have gained popularity…

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo will be the next director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Wednesday. Marrazzo is expected to begin her role in the fall,…

Two new clinical trials to test potential treatments for long COVID are now set to launch, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Monday. This marks the beginning of a series of federally-funded studies aimed…

Houston, Texas is facing a troubling surge in syphilis cases, particularly among women, prompting the Houston Health Department to declare an outbreak of this sexually transmitted infection (STI). From 2019 to 2022, syphilis cases among…

Britain’s Health Security Agency issued a stark warning on Friday, highlighting a significant drop in measles vaccination rates in parts of London. They cautioned that unless immunization coverage is swiftly increased, the capital could face…

The recent announcement by a World Health Organization (WHO) agency regarding the artificial sweetener aspartame has sparked concerns about its safety, especially among consumers of low-calorie products like Diet Coke, Trident gum, and sugar-free Jell-O.…

Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships have surged for the first time in more than a decade, with experts attributing the increase to relaxed travel restrictions and a rise in cruise passengers post-Covid pandemic. Since the…

There’s a persistent belief that Black people don’t need sunscreen. However, a new study published in the American Academy of Dermatology on Tuesday challenges this notion, highlighting a significant finding that could prompt Black men…

Researchers have pinpointed a potential cause for the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer among patients under 50: a fungus commonly associated with nail and skin infections. According to Axios, doctors at Georgetown University developed this…

Scientists have identified new potential causes of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in a study published on Thursday in the Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology. The peer-reviewed study examined biological abnormalities in the bodies…

A recent federal study has identified the 12 symptoms that most distinctly characterize long COVID, yet it does not fully explain why around 10% of individuals continue to experience health issues for months or even…

Scientists have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to uncover a novel antibiotic capable of eradicating a deadly superbug species. AI was instrumental in sifting through thousands of potential chemicals to identify a select few for laboratory…

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that reducing oxygen intake, known as “oxygen restriction,” is linked to extended lifespan in laboratory mice, highlighting its potential as an anti-aging strategy. The findings, presented by Robert…

Aging has provided valuable lessons, such as the importance of embracing the present. For instance, losing hair at 25 was a challenging experience initially hidden by wearing hats. Inspiration came from confident bald men like…

On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted authorization for additional doses of Pfizer and Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccines specifically designed for the omicron variant, targeting seniors and individuals with compromised immune systems. According to…

Johnson & Johnson saw a decline in its shares on Tuesday following its report of adjusted earnings and revenue that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, although the company lowered its sales forecast for its pharmaceutical division.…

Shares of Moderna experienced a decline on Monday as investors analyzed new trial findings concerning the personalized cancer vaccine being developed in collaboration with Merck. Merck’s stock, in contrast, remained relatively stable. According to the…

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued a temporary block on Friday against lower court rulings that had imposed stricter regulations on the abortion pill mifepristone. Last week, U.S. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk from the U.S.…

New York and California are amassing substantial reserves of an alternative abortion medication in anticipation of a federal judge’s potential suspension of the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, the primary abortion drug. On Tuesday, New York…

President Joe Biden signed legislation on Monday mandating the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information regarding any potential connections between a lab in China and the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.…

Biotech company Illumina pushed back on Monday against Carl Icahn’s proxy fight over its acquisition of cancer test developer Grail, stating that the activist investor’s board nominees “do not add value.” The San Diego-based DNA…

Elizabeth Holmes hasn’t repaid over $25 million to creditors of her former Theranos company while she seeks to delay her 11-year prison sentence, according to a lawsuit. Theranos ABC, a company established on behalf of…

A Texas judge is poised to issue a critical ruling in a high-profile case that challenges the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The lawsuit, filed by a group of doctors…

The Food and Drug Administration’s independent panel of advisors recommended full approval of Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral pill Paxlovid for high-risk adults on Thursday, while also highlighting potentially harmful drug interactions. The treatment is recommended for…

The Food and Drug Administration is set to decide on full approval for Eisai and Biogen’s Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi by July 6, as announced by the companies on Monday. Leqembi is an antibody therapy designed…

Altria Group announced on Monday its acquisition of e-cigarette startup NJOY for $2.75 billion, aiming to bolster its portfolio of smoke-free products. The purchase grants Altria, known for Marlboro cigarettes, full global ownership of NJOY’s…

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel is scheduled to appear before the Senate health committee in March to address concerns regarding the pricing of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine once it enters the private market. Senator Bernie Sanders, chair…

House Republicans have formally requested Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former White House chief medical advisor, to testify before Congress as they initiate a new investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic. Leaders of the…

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has confirmed that it is investigating Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company, over allegations of mishandling and improperly transporting contaminated hardware. According to a spokesperson for the DOT, the…

Hispanic dialysis patients face a 40% higher risk of developing a staph bloodstream infection compared to whites, highlighting economic and racial disparities within the U.S. healthcare system, according to new data released Monday by the…

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday that its emergency authorizations for Covid vaccines, tests, and treatments will remain unaffected by the planned end of the public health emergency this spring. President Joe Biden…

The Biden administration intends to conclude the Covid public health emergency this spring, transitioning from treating the pandemic as a national crisis to managing it more akin to a seasonal respiratory illness. On Monday, the…

The growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) in remote monitoring and managing common health issues, particularly among diabetes patients, has been steadily advancing. Approximately one in ten Americans, totaling 37 million people, live with…

Philip Esformes, a Florida nursing home owner whose 20-year prison sentence for a $1.3 billion Medicare fraud scheme was commuted by former President Donald Trump in late 2020, has lost an appeal in federal court.…

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann emphasized on Monday that China’s reopening represents a significant positive development in the global effort to combat soaring inflation. “We certainly very much welcome the easing of Covid related restrictions in…

On Friday, the U.K. government announced a partnership with the German firm BioNTech to test potential vaccines for cancer and other diseases. Campaigners emphasized that any breakthrough must remain affordable and accessible. Cancer patients in…

The Covid omicron XBB.1.5 variant is rapidly becoming dominant in the U.S. due to its high immune evasiveness and enhanced ability to bind to cells compared to related subvariants, according to scientists. XBB.1.5 now accounts…

The U.K. and France confirmed on Thursday that they currently have no intentions to reinstate mandatory Covid-19 tests or impose additional requirements on travelers entering their countries. U.K. Defense Minister Ben Wallace indicated later on…