HEALTH CONDITIONS

Charges dismissed against Florida man who invoked ‘Stand Your Ground’ law after fatally shooting neighbor’s adult son

CNN — A Volusia County Court judge ruled that Edward Druzolowski, 79, is immune from prosecution after asserting a claim of self-defense, court records show. The defendant argued he felt threatened by his neighbor’s son, who was known to have a criminal history and a reputation for violence, according to court documents. The , Brian Ford, 42, was trimming tree branches on September 17, 2023, along the fence separating his parents’ property in DeLeon Springs, Florida,...

Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk: ‘Significant Public Health Concern’

A possible mutation is worrying public health officials and scientists.

Court Upholds $7.8 Million Verdict for Transit Workers Fired for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine

A California judge denied BART’s requests to overturn the verdict, saying the agency failed to show an undue hardship for not granting religious exemption.

Smoking one cigarette equals 20 minute off your life, study finds

Researchers stress that smokers must quit completely to rewind the negative impact on life expectancy.

6 Common Depression Traps to Avoid: WEBMD

Depression Trap #1: Social Withdrawal Depression can go hand-in-hand with social isolation. "When we're clinically depressed, there's a very strong urge to pull away from others and to shut down," says Stephen Ilardi, PhD, associate professor of psychology at the University of Kansas. “It turns out to be the exact opposite of what we need.” What helps: Gradually counteract social withdrawal by reaching out to your friends and family. Make a list of the people in your...

Conditions That Affect Your Kidneys

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) When health problems affect your kidneys, they can cause CKD. This is permanent damage that may get worse over time. If they’re so damaged that they stop working, it’s called kidney failure, or end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The treatment is usually either dialysis -- when a machine does the work your kidneys normally do, or a transplant -- when you get a new healthy kidney from a donor. Diabetes This leading cause of kidney...

This Genital Disease Is Now “Prevalent In All Global Regions”: Report

Approximately one in five people worldwide under the age of 50—around 846 million individuals—are estimated to be living with genital herpes, according to the latest global data published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Global Impact of Genital Herpes

“HSV infections are widely prevalent in all global regions, leading to a significant burden of [genital ulcer disease]."

After a long lull, Covid-19 levels are surging in the US: CNN

CNN – After a relatively slow start to the respiratory virus season, Covid-19 levels in the United States began ramping up just ahead of the winter holidays. In previous years, Covid-19 levels have typically started to rise in early November and reach their seasonal peak by the end of December. But this year, levels were nearly the lowest they’ve ever been through October and all of November, according to wastewater surveillance data from the US Centers...

Rescue teams in Malibu used drone to find elderly man with dementia

"Within 20 minutes of getting the drone up in the sky, we were able to find a really big hot spot ... "

‘Would he have lived?’ When insurance companies deny cancer care to patients

NBC News – Angela Pike’s husband, Tracy, had just celebrated his 45th birthday when he was diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer. A father of three and the maintenance chief of a Louisville, Kentucky, skyscraper, Pike immediately started chemotherapy, which reduced the size of the tumor his doctor had discovered. While continuing the chemotherapy would keep him going in the short term, Pike’s best shot at a longer and more healthy life, his doctor told him...

What’s the best way to relieve heartburn, and what causes it?

Feeling the burn? While heartburn is something a lot of people experience, there's also confusion around what causes it and what will make it go away.

Genital herpes is a ‘forgotten’ virus. But that doesn’t mean it’s gone away.

GOATS AND SODA – Genital herpes infections are very common. There are 42 million new infections each year — that averages out to one new person infected each second. While treatments can help with symptoms, there's no cure. So once someone gets infected, they've got the virus for life. In the 15-to-49-year-old age range, 1 in 5 people are living with a genital herpes infection — that's about 846 million people. These estimates were published this month...

Signs and reasons why you’re not peeing enough

CNN – Peeing only every six to eight hours, or fewer than four times daily, could mean you’re dehydrated or that there’s an issue with how your bladder or kidneys are working. Abnormally high levels of calcium can lead to bladder stone formation and block urine from exiting. Regarding hydration, the National Academy of Medicine recommends women consume 2.7 liters (91 ounces) of fluids daily, and that men have 3.7 liters (125 ounces) daily. This guideline includes...

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