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An increase in Mycoplasma pneumoniae diagnosis has skyrocketed the number of babies visiting the ER, outnumbering those of school-aged children. Since younger children are currently more affected by the bacteria than before, experts are concerned about the rare trend. With “walking pneumonia”, babies are increasingly visiting American emergency departments. According to recent data reported by…
In 18 states, an E. coli outbreak connected to recalled organic carrots has left dozens of people ill and one person dead. To stop additional illnesses, health officials advise customers to clean surfaces and throw away contaminated products. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified recalled organic carrots as the cause of…
A new wave of weight loss medicines such as Ozempic is now spurring global discourse on obesity. Experts analyze whether the drugs are a break in terms of treatment for a complex disease or just short-term fixes in light of groundbreaking findings and ongoing discussions. Is Ozempic the panacea for problems in weight loss ?…
A visitor returning from Africa has imported into the United States entirely a new strain of mpox, in which the pathogen was first detected in eastern Congo. The rapid spread of this strain across the globe has triggered demands for urgent vaccination in affected areas, despite the danger to the population being still at a…
Dirty sodas are getting some buzz in the United States-the popular social media beverage that mixes soda with syrups and creamers. Favored for their adaptability but warned about their high sugar content, this trendy mocktail generates a lot of enthusiasm and health-related conversations. A new fizzy mania has recently displaced traditional sodas in thirsty America….
The number of opioid overdose deaths in the United States has decreased for 12 months in a row, to its lowest level since 2020. Experts point to improved access to naloxone and evolving drug supply, but they warn against complacency because tens of thousands of people die from overdoses every year. According to the most…
According to a recent study, pandemic-induced increases in alcohol intake have persisted, highlighting long-term health hazards. Experts warn of growing anxiety, sadness, and alcohol-related disorders, demanding awareness and accessible mental health help The trend disturbingly persisted long after the COVID-19 pandemic-induced increases in alcohol use, revealed a report presented in the Annals of Internal Medicine….
Do you feel much sleepier than usual during the day? Or is it just fatigue? A new study has recently revealed that the symptom of daytime sleepiness may indicate a high risk of dementia and cognitive decline in older people. A new study discovered daydreaming, or rather somnolence during the day, a propensity to drowsiness…
For seven years, mysterious illness had plagued Matthew Horsnell with repeated episodes of unexplained drowsiness and sudden muscle weakness. Today, he is striving to educate more people about narcolepsy, an illness that millions worldwide experience but is often not well understood. At the age of twelve, most children are bursting with energy. Matthew Horsnell fought…
Online sales of emergency contraception have increased since Donald Trump won the election, as women get ready for any future restrictions. In expectation of restricted access under a new administration, many people are hoarding morning-after medications. As women across the country brace for potential limits on reproductive healthcare, internet retailers are seeing a sharp increase…
