[ad_1] A previous version of this story misstated the name of the surgeon who performed the surgery. The doctor who performed the surgery is Dr. Andre Machado. Nicole LaBaule was in her 20s when she developed a tremor in her right hand. She was pregnant with her first child, and the tremors became worse as […]
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[ad_1] Viral hepatitis infects more than 6,000 people a day and progress against the disease has stalled, the World Health Organization said in a recently published report. The analysis, published at the World Hepatitis Summit in Lisbon this month, looks at the burden of viral hepatitis in 187 countries and assesses global progress towards eliminating […]
[ad_1] Researchers at Nagoya University have linked aldehydes, byproducts of alcohol, pollution and smoke, to premature aging and DNA damage, suggesting potential strategies to mitigate the effects of aging and highlighting the impact of environmental factors on health. Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered that aldehydes are metabolic byproducts associated with premature aging. […]
[ad_1] An outbreak of avian influenza in U.S. dairy cows has spread to more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation’s largest egg producer discovered the virus in its chickens. Health officials stress that the risk to the public is low and that the U.S. food supply remains safe and […]
[ad_1] SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — An invasive mosquito species that can carry dangerous diseases has been identified in several California counties, including San Diego County. Invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, also known as yellow fever mosquitoes, typically bite multiple times and are active throughout the day. They can transmit Zika, dengue, yellow fever and chikungunya […]
[ad_1] Healthcare providers and patients have traditionally believed that infections that patients contract in the hospital are caused by superbugs to which they are exposed while in a healthcare facility. Genetic data of the bacteria causing these infections – think about CSI coli — tells a different story: Most healthcare-associated infections are caused by previously […]
[ad_1] Health TO Brooke Kato Published April 13, 2024 2:09 pm ET Trying to lower your blood pressure? Sit a little less every day and you’ll see amazing results, experts say. New research shows that even a less sedentary lifestyle can do wonders for your health. Americans spend nearly a third of their day sitting, […]
[ad_1] Prior to her career as a nutritionist, Galloway worked as a sideline sports reporter. Awareness of her own eating habits and their impact on her health led her to an interest in nutrition, which changed not only her daily work, but also her approach to dieting. “During the trip, I discovered that I was […]
[ad_1] Food, drink TO Alex Mitchell Published April 12, 2024 9:03 pm ET Good for the environment, but what about your body? A new study warns that trendy plant-based meats may cause health problems that are less likely to be seen in people who choose to eat real meat. The study, published in the American […]
[ad_1] About 5.8 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, resulting in widespread prevalence of these life-altering diseases across the country. But while symptoms of memory loss in a loved one can be devastating, doctors say you shouldn’t automatically assume they have dementia. Several factors can cause a person to […]