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‘Covid left me in a blacked out room, then I was put in a mental health unit’

The 37-year-old contracted Covid in 2020 and says that he was not particularly ill - but the experience was strange.

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Why you should know your heart rate numbers

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: When I go for a walk or to the gym, people always seem to be checking their pulse, whether by hand or with a wearable. Why is heart rate so important? ANSWER: Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Your resting heart rate is when the heart is pumping the lowest amount of blood you need because you're not exercising. If you're sitting or lying down ―...

Two Patients Faced Chemo. The One Who Survived Demanded a Test To See if It Was Safe.

Fluorouracil, an IV drug used for chemotherapy, along with its pill counterpart, capecitabine, can be deadly for those deficient in the enzyme that metabolizes them.

Release the hounds! Border Patrol, tracking dogs find former police chief who escaped from Arkansas prison

Officials were using all resources at their disposal, including dogs, drones and aircraft.

11 ft snake bites Bangkok man’s unit on the toilet

Bloodbath has him fighting for his life

Paramedic told suicidal student he couldn’t wait to have sex with her after rushing her to hospital

YAHOO! NEWS – An NHS paramedic told a vulnerable student he could not wait to have sex with her after he had rushed her to hospital. Former South East Coast Ambulance worker Alexander McDowell, then 27, was called out to the teenager’s home after she tried to take her own life in January 2022. In March 2022, Mr McDowell messaged the 18-year-old on Instagram saying she looked “familiar” and he remembered her pink-coloured Crocs footwear from...

Can Herbs Prevent a Recurrence of Prostate Cancer?

PEOPLE'S PHARMACY – As researchers scramble to find out what natural products might be helpful, they have found evidence that certain herbs might reduce the risk of a recurrence of prostate cancer. Which ones are they? Herbs Against Prostate Cancer: Q. I have read that certain herbs have both anti-inflammatory and anticancer activity. I’m especially interested in preventing a recurrence of prostate cancer. Is there any science to support the use of rosemary, turmeric, ginger and oregano? These are...

Health Officials Confirm Virus in Popular Vacation Destination

While there is currently no specific treatment for Zika virus, multiple vaccine candidates are currently in development.

Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers sickens dozens across 18 states

CBS News – Nearly four dozen people across 18 states are sick with salmonella food poisoning tied to recalled cucumbers, according to federal health officials. At least 16 people have been hospitalized. The recalled cucumbers, grown by Bedner Growers Inc., were sold at three Bedner's Farm Fresh Markets locations in Florida and sent to stores, restaurants and other locations in multiple states. They were distributed by Fresh Start Produce Inc. between April 29 and May 19. The...

Why a fluttering heart could lead to stroke

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. I've read that it puts me at greater risk of stroke. Can you tell me more about this? ANSWER: You may not have known you had atrial fibrillation (AFib) until your condition was discovered during a physical examination. For others, AFib can have life-altering symptoms that affect their ability to perform daily activities. Atrial fibrillation is a common type of heart rhythm disorder where the heart doesn't beat efficiently. This makes the heart...

Bernard Kerik, New York’s Police Commissioner on 9/11, Dies at 69

THE NEW YORK TIMES – Bernard B. Kerik, the New York City police commissioner who was hailed as a hero for overseeing the department’s response to the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, only to fall from grace after he pleaded guilty to federal corruption and tax crimes, died on Thursday. He was 69. Kash Patel, the director of the F.B.I., announced Mr. Kerik’s death in a post on X. He said the...

Planned Parenthood Missouri Again Halts Abortions After Court Ruling

KFF HEALTH NEWS Planned Parenthood Missouri Again Halts Abortions After Court Ruling The state filed a petition to the Missouri Supreme Court claiming that Judge Jerri Zhang's earlier ruling, allowing abortions to resume, left abortion facilities “functionally unregulated” and women with “no guarantee of health and safety,” the Associated Press reports. AP: Abortions Canceled Again In Missouri After Ruling From State Supreme Court Planned Parenthood halted abortions in Missouri on Tuesday after the state’s top court ordered...

Allina surgeon removed woman’s healthy kidney instead of her spleen, lawsuit alleges

CBS Minnesota – A Twin Cities woman is suing over an alleged medical mistake that she says cost her a healthy left kidney. In a lawsuit filed Friday, Wendy Rappaport of Plymouth accuses the surgeon and the Allina hospital system of medical malpractice and battery. Allina says the court filings "don't accurately reflect the full picture" and intends to fight the suit in court. Rappaport was admitted to Abbott Northwestern in March 2022 and was scheduled for...

Why are more than 300 people in the US still dying from COVID every week?

CDC data shows that those aged 75 and older currently have the highest rate of COVID-19 deaths at 4.66 per 100,000.

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