NAIROBI, Kenya — Rwanda has started a vaccination campaign against mpox with 1,000 doses of the vaccine it obtained from Nigeria under an agreement between the two countries, the African health agency said Thursday. The vaccinations started Tuesday targeting seven districts with “high risk populations” who neighbor Congo, Dr. Nicaise Ndembi from the Africa Centres … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching an investigation into the Delta Airlines flight that was diverted back to Salt Lake City International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a pressurization issue. The flight was bound for Portland on Sunday, Sept. 15, when it was forced to divert back just … Read more
People who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant are advised by their health-care providers to stay away from alcohol because of the potential risks to their baby. But what are these risks as U.S. data suggests a small increase in recent years in the number of people drinking during pregnancy and amid Fetal Alcohol … Read more
Intermittent fasting has been hailed as a weight loss marvel and overall health booster by many. But with so much information around, it can be tricky to do it right. Delving into this dietary trend, Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi, who is who boasts 447,000 followers on TikTok under the moniker @drpedinaturalhealth, dispensed his wisdom in a … Read more
WASHINGTON — In the most contested races for control of the U.S. House, many Republican candidates are speaking up about women’s rights to abortion access and reproductive care in new and surprising ways, a deliberate shift for a GOP blindsided by some political ramifications of the post-Roe v. Wade era. Looking directly into the camera … Read more
(NewsNation) — Gen Alpha is having trouble making friends, with many parents reporting kids born after 2010 have a hard time making meaningful connections. Among parents, 19% say their child has either no friends or not enough friends, and 90% say their child wants more friends but has roadblocks that keep that from happening. Among … Read more
By Nicole Ireland The Canadian Press Posted September 19, 2024 5:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Health Canada has authorized Novavax’s updated COVID-19 vaccine that protects against currently circulating variants of the virus. The protein-based vaccine, called Nuvaxovid, has been reformulated to target the JN.1 subvariant of Omicron. … Read more
Whether it’s prescription medication, painkillers or vitamins, many of us regularly pop pills. But if taken at the wrong time, or in the wrong combination, they can cause unexpected – and sometimes dangerous – results. “Just because something can be bought over the counter, doesn’t mean it’s safe to combine with other prescriptions,” says pharmacist … Read more
LONDON — Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people, an effort they hope could allow them to trace the outbreak back to its source. Researchers analyzed genetic material gathered from the Chinese market where the first outbreak was detected … Read more
Panic attacks are no joke: They involve overwhelming feelings of fear or anxiety that are often coupled with physical symptoms like chest pains, nausea, sweating, chills, and difficulty breathing. They can come on suddenly, and be terrifyingly debilitating. So what do we do if we feel panic taking over? And how can we end these … Read more
