May 14, 2024 – So far, the unexpected jump of bird flu to cattle has not emerged as a new human flu pandemic. Yes, a dairy worker got pink eye this year after being infected, but a larger threat to all of us has not yet materialized. That doesn’t mean experts are not keeping a … Read more
According to research1 published in 1999, people with severe heart failure have 12,000-fold more antimony in their myocytes (the heart muscle cells responsible for contraction) than healthy controls. They also have 22,000-fold more mercury. Mercury is a highly toxic metal that causes oxidative stress, weakening of the antioxidant defense system, enzyme inactivation and increased oxidative … Read more
When it was Shawnna Bolick’s turn to speak, the words tumbled out of her for 20 minutes. The conservative lawmaker was in the middle of a heated debate in the Republican-led Arizona Senate on a bill to repeal an 1864 law banning nearly all abortions. Democrats needed at least one more vote from the right … Read more
(NewsNation) — A Utah mother is suing AstraZeneca after participating in a clinical trial during the company’s COVID-19 vaccine development. Brianne Dressen told NewsNation host Chris Cuomo that she’s suffering from an “invisible illness.” “The reality is I am in pain every second of every day,” Dressen said Tuesday night on “CUOMO.” “Unfortunately I have a … Read more
A mum was hit with a devastating diagnosis after what doctors believed was just a spider bite turned out to be something far more sinister. The woman was initially “complaining” of a small spot on her nose, however, it continued to grow. Multiple doctors appointments followed until eventually she was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma … Read more
Studies have long shown that if you carry two copies of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) 4 gene, your chances of developingAlzheimer’s disease are much higher. Now, researchers say in a new study that gene pair isn’t just a risk factor, but a genetic form of the disorder. With two APOE4 genes, you’re almost certain to … Read more
BENGALURU, India — Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last year’s destructive swelter was made 45 times more likely in some parts of the continent because of human-caused climate change, a study Tuesday found. Scorching temperatures were felt across large swaths of Asia, from Gaza in the west … Read more
As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls. Our journalists will continue to cover the twists … Read more
(NewsNation) — New research shows patients taking Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy maintained weight loss after four years and had a reduced risk of heart disease regardless of their weight. The findings come from two new analyses of Novo Nordisk’s SELECT trial, which included more than 17,600 adults from over 40 countries. In the first, … Read more
Brixham locals have reported a selection of symptoms including severe diarrhoea (Image: DevonLive) An alarming number of residents in a seaside town claim to have been struck down with severe diarrhoea, stomach cramps, and fever because of a suspected cryptosporidium outbreak. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is currently investigating the health scare in Brixham, … Read more
