By Olga Irwin, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson I don’t remember the exact date when I found out I was HIV positive, but I remember the first conversation I had with my doctor very well. He diagnosed me with AIDS and said I had only 3 months to live because my T-cell count was under … Read more
When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., many states like Ohio scrambled for masks and other protective gear. Supplies were so limited in 2020 that the state bought millions of medical gowns from a marketing and printing company and spent about $20 million to try to get personal protective equipment made in-state. … Read more
In the United States, arthritis is a leading cause of work disability, affecting over 53.2 million people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It can happen for a number of reasons to adults at any age ― and the pain can be debilitating. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, but … Read more
Amid the twinkling lights and festive cheer, Olympic bobsledder Ralph Pichler, 69, is counting his blessings this Christmas, having triumphed over a harrowing battle with heart failure a little over two years ago. Pichler, a two-time world champion bobsledder, was diagnosed with heart failure in December 2021 during a visit to the University Health Network’s … Read more
While blood clots can crop up in response to bleeding and prove useful, not all clots are to be welcomed. When the gel-like clumps appear in your veins and arteries without a good reason, they can hike your risk of heart attacks and strokes. Worryingly, the outside temperature could play a role in this daunting … Read more
Dec. 11, 2023 – An experimental device containing millions of stem cells significantly reduced the need for insulin shots among people with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study – a treatment researchers say may someday provide a cure for the chronic, life-altering condition. Researchers from the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health … Read more
MADISON, Wis. — A Republican district attorney has appealed a court ruling that determined that an 1849 Wisconsin law does not ban abortions, a decision that cleared the way for abortions to resume in the state. Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski on Tuesday appealed the ruling from a Dane County judge that said there … Read more
With your fridge brimming with various trimmings, you’re bound to have some uneaten food left from your Christmas feast. Whether it’s a tart cranberry sauce or beloved roasties, leftover Christmas staples could have some surprisingly positive effects on your blood sugar levels, according to Dr Sunni Patel, from Dish Dash Deets. “If you’re looking to … Read more
We all need to eat in order to survive, but there isn’t just one way to do that. How you eat depends on where you live and what food is available. It can also depend on your heritage and your racial, ethnic, and religious background. Dietitians from diverse backgrounds can support culturally appropriate nutrition counseling … Read more
PHOENIX — With his gap-tooth smile, hip-hop routines and volunteer work for a food charity, Roosevelt White III was well known in the downtown Phoenix tent city known as “The Zone.” But like many homeless people, White suffered from diabetes and cardiovascular disease. He died unexpectedly one sweltering September day at age 36. Thousands of … Read more
