Health

Former Inmate of Norfolk City Jail Dies from Bacterial Meningitis A former inmate of the Norfolk City Jail has tragically passed away after being diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. The inmate, who was tested positive for the infection at a local hospital on March 8, was placed in a cell block with other inmates after being booked on March 1. The …

Chicago – A recent outbreak of measles at a temporary shelter housing migrants in Chicago has raised concerns about the spread of the highly contagious virus. The city has identified 10 cases of measles, with 8 of them being migrants residing at the shelter. The Chicago Department of Public Health has taken swift action to contain the outbreak by vaccinating …

A 62-year-old man from Magdeburg, Germany has made headlines after deliberately receiving a staggering 217 COVID-19 vaccine shots over a period of 29 months. This unusual case came to light in a correspondence published in the prestigious Lancet Infectious Diseases journal. The man received an average of one jab every four days, going against national vaccine recommendations. Surprisingly, he reported …

The FDA has recently approved Wegovy as a groundbreaking medication for adults with cardiovascular disease who are overweight or obese. Originally approved as an injectable semaglutide for weight loss, Wegovy is now also indicated for reducing the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke. This approval is significant as it marks the first weight-loss medication to also help prevent …

The FDA has given the green light to Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug Wegovy for use in reducing the risk of serious cardiovascular complications in adults with obesity and heart disease. This approval is a major milestone for public health, as weekly injections of Wegovy were found to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from cardiovascular causes by …

A concerning trend has emerged in the United States concerning the use of melatonin in children, as nearly 11,000 kids have ended up in emergency rooms after ingesting the hormone without supervision. According to a recent federal report, there has been a 420% increase in children taking melatonin over the past decade, leading to a spike in emergency visits. Melatonin …

Despite being declared eliminated in 2000, measles outbreaks in the United States have been on the rise in recent years, causing concern among health experts. Pediatrician Dr. Paul Offit, an expert in virology and immunology, has expressed alarm over the increasing number of measles cases in various states. Dr. Offit, who has recently written a new book titled “Tell Me …

Millions of People with Long COVID May Benefit from Iron Supplements, Research Shows Recent research conducted by the University of Cambridge suggests that low iron levels may be a major contributor to the collection of symptoms known as long COVID, which persist even after the initial infection has resolved. Iron is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in …

The CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidelines, Shortens Isolation Period In a recent announcement on Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed updates to their COVID-19 guidelines, focusing not only on the virus itself but also on other respiratory illnesses like influenza and RSV. This marks the first revision to the guidelines since 2021 and includes significant changes to …

Recent studies suggest that consuming two liters of diet soda or other artificially sweetened drinks a day can increase the risk of atrial fibrillation by 20%. Atrial fibrillation is a serious heart condition characterized by a chaotic quivering of the top chambers of the heart, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and palpitations. Modifiable risk factors for …