A study published on Wednesday in the journal Nature reveals that the primary cause of nausea and vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy is attributed to a single hormone, marking a potential breakthrough for…
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WHO Calls for a Ban on Flavored Vapes to Protect the Children
Major tobacco companies like Philip Morris International (PMI) (PM.N) and British American Tobacco (BATS.L) are increasingly focusing on new nicotine products, but investors and analysts warn that stringent regulations akin to those for cigarettes could…
Ultrasonic 3D Printer Has Potential to Repair Human Organs in the Future
A robust piece of farm-fresh chicken leg sat on a pristine surface at Harvard Medical School. With skin intact and bone inside, it was precisely sliced to just crack the bone. A robotic arm maneuvered…
CDC Issues Warning for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Affecting Individuals in Mexico
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning about Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), a potentially fatal disease transmitted by ticks, which has affected five individuals who traveled to or resided…
FDA Approves Vaccination For Chikungunya, the Disease Transmitted By Mosquitoes
The US Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for the world’s first vaccine against chikungunya, citing it as an “emerging global health threat”. Chikungunya, a disease transmitted by mosquitoes, is characterized by fever and…
First Whole-Eye Transplant Successful in New York, Arkansas Man Hopeful to Gain Vision
It was an unexpected moment for Meagan James. At NYU Langone Health in New York, a team of surgeons achieved a groundbreaking medical feat: the world’s first successful whole-eye transplant in a living person, performed…
Double Lung Transplant Patient Saved By Breast Implants at An Important Stage of Surgery
When 34-year-old Davey Bauer’s lungs failed, doctors turned to an unconventional tool to save his life: large breast implants. Experts consider this an innovative approach that allowed Bauer’s body time to fight off a severe…
Gun Violence on Children Following School Shooting Leaves A Long Trauma for Them
Child survivors of gun violence are not merely defined by their resilience; they are stark reminders of the trauma that persists long after the initial incident. While they have survived where others tragically did not,…
Newborn Suffering from Syphilis At Birth Raises Alarms As CDC Issues Warning
New information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shed light on a troubling rise in the number of babies born with syphilis over the past decade. In a report released on…
Rite Aid, Drug Store Chain Files for Bankruptcy Over Debt Burden
Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey on Sunday and announced plans to restructure significantly to reduce its debt burden. The company disclosed it had reached an agreement with creditors on…
Pfizer to Cut Costs Over the Next Year to Account for Decreasing Demand of COVID Vaccines
Pfizer announced on Friday a significant revision to its full-year earnings and revenue forecasts, accompanied by the launch of a $3.5 billion cost-cutting initiative, all attributed to declining demand for its Covid-related products. The company…
High Mortality Rate for Pregnant Woman Over US Affecting Latinas the Most
Zaza Cristina Robles had been a pregnancy coach in Peru, so upon arriving in the U.S. at 16 weeks pregnant, her first priority was seeking medical care. The cost for just one doctor’s visit shocked…
RSV Vaccination for Babies Faces Hurdles Due to Operational Challenges
Two new immunizations have emerged to shield babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) — provided they can go through significant hurdles. Healthcare providers are rushing to offer Pfizer’s Abrysvo vaccine to pregnant patients and Sanofi’s…
Novo Nordisk Project An Increase in Profit Outlook With Growing Popularity of Wegovy and Ozempic
On Friday, Novo Nordisk upgraded its projections for full-year sales and operating profit, buoyed by surging demand for its popular weight loss drug Wegovy and diabetes treatment Ozempic. The revised forecast underscores the robust demand…
Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth Acknowledges Pharmacy Staff Ignoring Walkout Protests
Incoming Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth praised the company’s pharmacy staff on Thursday, briefly acknowledging their dedication, but made no direct reference to the three-day protest walkouts they conducted this week due to poor working conditions.…
Warning Issued As Flesh-Eating Bacteria Vibrio Vulnificus Detected in Coastal Regions
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a national health alert on Friday, urging clinicians to be vigilant for infections caused by the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. During July and August, as…
CDC Indicates a Sharp Trend of Increase in Adult Obesity Across US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report indicating a significant increase in adult obesity rates across the United States. The CDC report reveals that adult obesity rates have risen substantially, reaching…
Jellyfish That is Considered Brainless Shows Rapid Ability to Learn and Retain Information According to A New Research
Caribbean box jellyfish, which may seem to drift through life without purpose and lack a central brain, have been found to possess the ability to learn rapidly and retain information. This discovery challenges the long-held…
Waste Water Monitoring Underway to Track Influenza Spread Through the Country
A program led by a consortium of Ontario universities that monitors wastewater to gauge COVID-19 activity is being expanded to also track influenza. The province has contributed an additional $18.7 million to extend the COVID-19…
Using Laxatives As Alternative to Weight Loss Drugs is Not Effective and Dangerous
People are turning to laxatives as a substitute for the popular weight-loss drug Ozempic when they can’t access it. However, experts warn that repeated use of laxatives can be dangerous and is not an effective…
Protein Markers in Blood Could Be the Cause of Brain Fog in Long COVID Patients
Scientists have identified a potential cause of “brain fog” in long COVID patients—persistent cognitive issues that hinder daily functioning long after infection. A new study suggests that these problems may be linked to blood clots…
New Antibiotics From a Bacterium Could Be the Key Solution Against Resistant Pathogens
Scientists have discovered a potential new antibiotic derived from a bacterium found in sandy soil in North Carolina, which may offer a novel approach to combating drug-resistant pathogens. The newly identified compound, named clovibactin, was…
Fauci Responds to A Study Undermining the Use of Masks to Avoid COVID-19
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci defended the use of masks amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases across the United States on Saturday, expressing concern over public adherence to health recommendations. Speaking in…
Deaths From Overdose of Fake Pills Containing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine On the Rise in US
Overdose fatalities in the United States have reached unprecedented levels in recent years, and a new report highlights the increasing involvement of counterfeit pills in these deaths. About two years ago, the US Drug Enforcement…
Regular Marijuana Users Have High Level of Heavy Metals in Their Body
A study has revealed that individuals who use marijuana exhibit higher concentrations of heavy metals in their blood and urine compared to non-users of marijuana. Published on Wednesday in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, the…
Experimental Drug for Heart Disease Shows Significant Decline in Bad Cholesterol in First Human Trial
In its maiden human trial, the experimental drug muvalaplin achieved significant reductions in vessel-clogging cholesterol-carriers. Funded by Eli Lilly, the study marks a potential breakthrough in combating a type of lipoprotein linked to cardiovascular disease,…
Nitazenes, the New Opioid Stronger Than Fentanyl Spreading in US
A new study suggests that a group of emerging novel synthetic opioids found in illicit drugs in the United States could be more potent than fentanyl, exceeding the strength of morphine by up to 1,000…
Coronavirus was Spread Through White-Tailed Deer After Mutation Transmitted Back to Humans
Humans transmitted the coronavirus to white-tailed deer more than 100 times between late 2021 and early 2022, according to recent research led by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).…
Cyclosporiasis Spreading in Fort Bend and Harris Counties Leading to Severe Gastrointestinal Condition
Health officials in Houston are alerting residents to an outbreak of an intestinal parasite that can lead to severe cases of diarrhea. Recent weeks have seen an increase in gastrointestinal illness in Fort Bend and…
Air Monitoring Tool Made to Sense Presence of COVID, Flu and RSV Virus Through Aerosol Sampling
Following the conclusion of the COVID-19 emergency phase, scientists are now focusing on developing real-time surveillance tools for indoor environments to monitor various viruses. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have combined recent advancements…
Kidney Stones Getting Common Among Children Especially Girls During Summer
Three decades ago, kidney stones were predominantly seen as a condition afflicting middle-aged white men. Today, however, medical professionals are encountering a shift in the demographics of those affected by this excruciating ailment, particularly during…
AI Tool Decodes Tumor DNA to Determine its Molecular Type While Surgery is Underway
Scientists have developed an AI tool capable of rapidly decoding a brain tumor’s DNA to determine its molecular identity during surgery, providing critical information that currently can take from a few days to several weeks.…
Ozempic Users Find the Weekly Routine Miserable Despite Treating Obesity
One of the scientists whose work pioneered the development of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy has explained why life may become “so miserably boring” after two years of using the drug. Ozempic is an FDA-approved…
Cases of Fatty Liver Disease in Non-Alcoholics Soaring in the US
The rates of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which can progress to life-threatening conditions such as cirrhosis and liver cancer, have been soaring over the past three decades, a new study reveals. Hispanic Americans, especially Mexican…
Research into Endometriosis Suggests the Bacteria Found in Gastrointestinal Tract Could Be Responsible for the Condition
Emerging research suggests a potential link between endometriosis, a chronic disease causing debilitating pain, and bacteria commonly found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract. Endometriosis has puzzled physicians for years. This condition affects roughly 10…
Millions in US Are Left Without Sense of Smell or Taste for Years After Suffering From COVID
For millions, the COVID-19 pandemic remains an ongoing struggle. Approximately one in four individuals who contracted COVID-19 during the early stages of the pandemic have not yet regained their sense of smell or taste. This…
Hundreds Affected As Dengue Outbreak Hits Peru Brought By El Nino
In a stream of white, mourners walked behind an ivory-colored, shoulder-borne coffin as neighbors, heads bowed and hands clasped, peered out of doorways on the narrow street in Castilla, a middle-class suburb in Piura, northern…
HPV Dose Effective for Three Year to Prevent Infection, Vaccine Made Compulsory for Children
A single dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has proven highly effective at preventing infections over three years, likely reducing the incidence of cervical cancer and other diseases linked to the virus, according to…
AHA Calls for Cognitive Screening for Stroke Survivors, Essential for Treatment
Screening for cognitive impairment should be integrated into the multidisciplinary care for stroke survivors, according to a new scientific statement by the American Heart Association (AHA). “Cognitive impairment after stroke is very common, is associated…
AI Tool That Identifies Cancer By Analyzing Scans Found to Be Accurate
Doctors, scientists, and researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model capable of accurately identifying cancer, a breakthrough they believe could expedite disease diagnosis and accelerate patient treatment. Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide,…
Drug Mix Containing Xylazine and Fentanyl Causing Overdose-Related Deaths
Mental illness and heroin derailed the life of Amber Webber, a gifted — if troubled — artist whose soulful paintings evoke Picasso. After stints in rehab, Webber hoped to turn her life around, find a…
Mysterious Brain Infection Affecting Kids in Clusters Around Southern Nevada Raising Alarms
Disease detectives from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating a cluster of rare and serious brain abscesses in children in and around Las Vegas, Nevada. Doctors in other parts of…
CDC Data Suggests Men Die Younger Than Women in US, Why is That So?
Men, on average, die younger than women in the United States. According to CDC data, American women had a life expectancy of 79 years in 2021, compared with men’s, which was only about 73. “As…
Guillain-Barre Syndrome Identified By FDA As Potential Risk of Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified a potential risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) with Pfizer’s RSV vaccine for older adults. The FDA has requested that Pfizer conduct a safety study if the vaccine…
Moderna Growing Production Cost and Lower COVID Shot Demand Leads to Revenue Loss
Moderna missed earnings expectations for the fourth quarter on Thursday, as costs increased due to surplus production capacity and decreased demand for its Covid-19 vaccine, which remains the company’s only product on the market. The…
CDC Advises Adults at Risk to Take Vaccine for mpox Future Outbreaks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent advisors on Wednesday unanimously recommended administering the two-dose Jynneos vaccine to adults at risk of mpox in the event of future outbreaks, following last year’s unprecedented epidemic.…
Flu Vaccine Data for This Season Showed 68% Effectiveness in Children, Remained Less Protective for Seniors
The flu vaccine has been 68% effective at preventing hospitalizations in children but has been less protective for seniors this season, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
FDA Official In-charge of Food Policy and Response Resigns Following Backlash of Baby Formula Shortage
Frank Yiannas, a senior official at the Food and Drug Administration responsible for overseeing the agency’s food policy and response office, announced on Wednesday that he is resigning from his position as deputy commissioner. Yiannas…
China Suggested to Set Aside Politics and Import Western Vaccines to Combat COVID
China must prioritize global health over political considerations by opening up to Western vaccines to combat Covid-19 and end the pandemic, according to Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest…
Pfizer Omicron Booster Does Not Pose Any Risk of Stroke in Seniors According to CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated on Friday that it is “very unlikely” the Pfizer omicron booster poses a risk of stroke for seniors, following an investigation into a preliminary safety concern…
Number of Uninsured People in US Grew in COVID-19 Pandemic Following Enforcement of Medicaid and Obamacare
The uninsured rate in the United States saw a decline during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite millions losing employer-sponsored coverage due to layoffs, according to a report released Friday by the Health and Human Services Department.…