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Woman killed by malfunctioning ottoman bed

Helen Davey was killed when the mattress section of an ottoman bed fell on her. Helen Davey/Instagram

Floridians Urged To Avoid Floodwaters Teeming With Bacteria After Milton

Newsweek: Hurricane Milton Aftermath Triggers Deadly Bacteria Warning Floridians are at an increased risk of "life-threatening" bacterial infections in the wake of Hurricane Milton, state health officials have warned. Residents have been urged to avoid floodwaters as the department continues to monitor and respond to health risks posed by this year's hurricane season. The New York Times: How Back-To-Back Hurricanes Harm Mental Health As Hurricane Milton battered Florida’s Gulf Coast on Thursday, Chloe Ottani followed the news...

The mystery of centenarians

‘Only 10-30% of our lifespan is estimated to be due to genetics’

Pharma giant to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims

GSK has reached agreements with law firms representing around 80,000 claimants.

Mayo Clinic Minute: What happens to your body when you have obstructive sleep apnea?

Mayo Clinic News Network – If you snore, it could be a sign that you have obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Virend Somers, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist with a focus on sleep apnea, says it's a serious medical condition that can cause heart problems and other health issues. Dr. Somers co-authored a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology on the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and its impact on cardiovascular disease. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when...

FDA Proposes New Vaccine Approval Process for Pandemics

THE EPOCH TIMES – Due to concerns about the H5N1 avian virus, which has been shown to spread to humans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new approach to pandemic vaccines. At the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday, Jerry Weir, director of the FDA’s Division of Viral Products, asked the 11 committee members to discuss changes to the influenza vaccine strain change process. Under the current plan,...

How Can I Get ‘Forever Chemicals’ Out of My Life?

THE NEW YORK TIMES – “Forever chemicals,” also known as PFAS, are everywhere. They’re in our water, our soil and in everyday items like cookware, mascara or waterproof clothing. And there’s mounting evidence that this family of thousands of synthetic chemicals can increase the risk of some types of cancer, developmental and fertility issues, and other health problems. So it makes sense to limit our exposure to them. That’s easier said than done. Public health experts say that...

It’s not easy to screw up lemonade, but Coca-Cola managed to do it …

Minute Maid Lemonade recalled after being incorrectly labeled as Zero Sugar

What the doctor never told you about A-fib and dementia

CNN Digital – Known as A-fib, atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat often described by many people who have it as a “quiver,” “flutter” or “flip-flop” of the heart in the chest. Atrial fibrillation is the leading cause of stroke(opens in a new tab) in the U.S. In addition, strokes connected to A-fib tend to be “more severe than strokes with other underlying causes,” according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(opens in...

Study: hot showers can kill sperm cells – But also some good news

CITADEL – Do you fancy long showers? it could mean trouble for the "little ones." When the testicles are exposed to high temperatures, it can harm sperm production. Therefore, fertility researchers recommend keeping the water at a specific temperature. One in six people worldwide will experience infertility during their lifetime, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While genetic factors play a role, lifestyle choices can also have a significant impact. A new study suggests that hot...

Worst U.S. whooping cough outbreak in a decade has infected thousands

The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted some people's ability to get vaccinations for other infectious diseases, including pertussis.

Mindfulness found as effective as leading antidepressant in treating anxiety disorders

MEDICAL XPRESS – Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) was found to be as effective as the antidepressant escitalopram in reducing agoraphobia, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder symptoms. The muti-institution study, led by the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, Maryland, suggests that mindfulness practices may offer a viable alternative to medication for treating anxiety disorders, with significantly fewer side effects. Anxiety disorders affect millions of people and are frequently treated with medications...

Dog kills rabid skunk in NJ backyard

NJ.com – A dog in a Camden County backyard killed a skunk that was later confirmed to be rabid by the state Department of Health and Human Services. Gloucester Township’s Animal Control Officer was called to pick up the skunk and arranged for the animal to be sent to the state’s lab to be tested for rabies. The dog that killed the skunk had been vaccinated against rabies, but was given a booster shot and must...

Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Discovery: Scientists Discover New Treatment Path

New research shows astrocytes can remove Alzheimer’s-related amyloid-beta via autophagy, offering a promising new direction for treatment strategies focusing on these brain cells.

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