After comparing people with brain injuries whose life support was continued with those who had it turned off, scientists calculated that around 40 per cent in the latter group may have made some recovery New Scientist – Health After comparing people with brain injuries whose life support was continued with those who had it turned off,…
A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly wildfires on Maui has found that up to 74% of participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health Health ABC News: Health A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly wildfires on Maui has found that…
A scenic fishing village in southwestern England is on its third day under instructions to boil its tap water after a parasite sickened more than 45 people Health ABC News: Health A scenic fishing village in southwestern England is on its third day under instructions to boil its tap water after a parasite sickened more than 45…
Scientists have been unable to find the source of a rare type of Salmonella that affected some people in China. Two children with diarrhea visited a healthcare facility within 24 hours in August 2023. Salmonella Grumpensis was detected in stool samples by a public health laboratory in Shanghai. According to… Continue Reading Foodborne Pathogens, World, children,…
By 2030, there is projected to be a shortage of 120,000 cardiologists in the U.S. Combined with the decline in hospital beds and rising cost of heart failure, healthcare organizations need to find a way to detect heart failure earlier and at lower cost. News from healthcareitnews.com By 2030, there is projected to be a shortage…
The Kankakee County Health Department and Illinois Department of Public Health are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections associated with a Cracker Barrel restaurant. As of May 14, the county department had identified eight people who had eaten food prepared at the restaurant at 50 Ken Hayes Dr. in Bourbonnais… Continue Reading Foodborne Illness Investigations, Foodborne…
A state judge has ruled that South Carolina can continue to enforce a ban on nearly all abortions around six weeks after conception as an appeal continues on what exactly defines a heartbeat under the law Health ABC News: Health A state judge has ruled that South Carolina can continue to enforce a ban on nearly all…
Illnesses among patrons of Coho Cafe in Issaquah, WA, spurred an investigation by public health officials, which is being reported on now. Reports of sick people All had symptoms suggesting norovirus infection, according the Seattle & King County Public Health Department. The department could not find a specific food or… Continue Reading Foodborne Illness Investigations, Foodborne…
A group of doctors and scientists is getting behind the controversial idea that people can be addicted to certain trigger foods, in the same way as drugs and alcohol. The team says this addiction should be treated with abstinence, which goes against mainstream medical advice New Scientist – Health A group of doctors and scientists is…
The Environmental Protection Agency watchdog says the agency distributed about $3 billion to states last year to replace harmful lead pipes based on unverified data Health ABC News: Health The Environmental Protection Agency watchdog says the agency distributed about $3 billion to states last year to replace harmful lead pipes based on unverified data