Frankie Davies 
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has alerted clinicians about risks of counterfeit versions of AbbVie’s ABBV.N Botox that were given to consumers for cosmetic purposes in multiple states. A total of 22 people from 11 U.S. states reported adverse effects after receiving Botox injections from unlicensed or untrained individuals, or in … Read more
Allergy sufferers expect to struggle during the spring and summer months – but an expert has warned that there are common items lurking in your home that can also lead to a sneezing fit. TV Dr Sara Kayat shares that air fresheners, flowering houseplants – and even kids’ teddies – are most likely to set … Read more
Messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines are being described as a “new era in vaccinology.”1 Research is underway to develop mRNA shots for not only coronaviruses but also C. difficile, hepatitis C, influenza, malaria, norovirus, cancer and more2 — despite the fact that all mRNA shots are likely ineffective and/or dangerous. The most recent mRNA failure … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will consider Wednesday when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans enacted after the high court’s sweeping decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The case comes from Idaho, which is one of 14 states that now ban abortion at all stages of pregnancy with limited exceptions. It … Read more
The cyberattack on Change Healthcare in February targeted the data of “a substantial proportion of people in America,” UnitedHealth Group (UHG) said this week, with the company confirming it paid a ransom in an effort to protect patient information. “Based on initial targeted data sampling to date, the company has found files containing protected health … Read more
While social media may be full of influencers stressing the significance of skincare and daily sunscreen use, a contrasting trend has emerged: the anti-sunscreen movement. Fuelled by social media users advocating for bronzed skin over sun protection, some influencers are dismissing the benefits of SPF. But experts warn that this message poses a dangerous risk … Read more
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects the brain, leading to difficulties with social communication and interaction, as well as restricted or repetitive behaviours or interests. Symptoms can start to appear in children as young as 12 to 18 months, sometimes even earlier, reports the Mirror. Typical early signs include issues with eye contact, … Read more
April 23, 2024 – It’s becoming more of a “when” then an “if” TikTok will be banned in the United States, which would leave the 170 million Americans who use the social media app to find another option. Gone, too, would be the growing community of health care professionals who use the platform to share … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that samples of pasteurized milk had tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows. The agency stressed that the material is inactivated and that the findings “do not represent actual virus that may be a risk to consumers.” Officials added that … Read more
(NewsNation) — A group of so-called “zombie” disease-infected deer could be linked to the deaths of two hunters who ate venison from the same population, researchers say. A study that appeared earlier this month in the journal Neurology noted a possible cross-species transmission between chronic wasting disease (CWD) in animals and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) in … Read more
