Frankie Davies 
Jan. 18, 2024 – We’ve been through this before. A new COVID-19 variant emerges somewhere in the world, grows in strength, and comes to dominate, bringing with it an increase in hospitalizations and deaths. It’s happening now. But so far, the JN.1 variant, while causing a spike in cases and worse outcomes, isn’t expected to … Read more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida will seek to streamline regulations and offer incentives to help make health care more accessible under two bills unanimously passed by the Senate, votes that quickly pushed forward Republican Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s top session priority. The bills passed Thursday would make it easier for foreign doctors and out-of-state health care … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Wastewater testing does a good job at detecting mpox infections, U.S. health officials said in a report Thursday that bolsters a push to use sewage to track more diseases. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers found that over the course of a week, there was a 32% likelihood the … Read more
“Huge spikes” in population are adding to the “sustained pressure” felt by the province’s emergency rooms, the Ontario Hospital Association is warning. In a statement Wednesday, the group said Ontario’s rapidly rising population is linked to growing wait times and high levels of hospital occupancy amid the circulation of rampant respiratory illnesses. As of January … Read more
Princess Kate being in hospital for the next couple of weeks is “no trivial matter”, claims one royal expert. The Princess of Wales was taken to hospital on Tuesday for planned abdominal surgery. Kensington Palace confirmed the surgery went well and said that the Princess will be staying in hospital for the next ten to … Read more
LONDON — LONDON (AP) — Prince William visited his wife Kate Thursday in a London hospital, where she is recovering after abdominal surgery. British media reported that the 42-year-old Princess of Wales was “doing well” after the operation, details of which have not been disclosed. Royal officials announced Wednesday that Kate had had surgery and … Read more
As the old Wall Street adage goes, health care tends to underperform the stock market in presidential election years — and in recent cycles, that’s been true. But, there’s reason to believe this year that many health-related stocks, led by Eli Lilly , could defy historical convention. The S & P 500 Health Care Sector … Read more
HOUSTON (AP) — The arctic blast of winter weather that is gripping much of the U.S. this week is also bringing with it various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. These dangers can include carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia and frozen pipes that can burst and make homes unlivable. Public … Read more
In the icy grip of a cold snap, Canadian pet owners are navigating the fine line between ensuring their furry companions get enough exercise and protecting them from the bone-chilling temperatures. Cold weather has swept across various regions in Canada this week, bringing snow to many parts of British Columbia, a deep freeze to the Prairies, … Read more
The Princess of Wales is said to be “doing well” after undergoing a planned abdominal surgery. Kate, 42, was admitted into hospital on Tuesday (January 16) for the procedure. She is currently being treated in hospital and is expected to remain there for 10 to 14 days before going home. Kensington Palace has said she … Read more
