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New findings have recently discovered that the starch digesting gene, amylase, was present in the human subspecies 800,000 years ago, thousands of years before any human developed agriculture. This merely redrew our picture of human evolution and the way our ancestors adapted to sources of food. Long before dinner rolls and French fries became staples…
The Texas Supreme Court granted a reprieve in the execution of Robert Roberson who was convicted in 2003 of murder of his 2-year-old daughter. Lawmakers are urging them to allow the case to be re-examined based on some new evidence that questions his guilt. In a dramatic last-minute reversal, the Texas Supreme Court voted to…
Health officials sounded an alarm yesterday over a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses, including whooping cough and walking pneumonia, that is affecting school-age children. In particular, parents of newborns are being worried by the safety concerns as cases of whooping cough have risen fourfold this year compared to last year, based on data from the…
The U.S. government has used the Defense Production Act to expedite the recovery of a vital North Carolina facility in response to a statewide IV fluid shortage brought on by Hurricane Helene. Hospitals have been forced to postpone surgeries and implement emergency conservation measures as a result of the significant disruption in medical supply production,…
In a reversal, the FDA has reevaluated the drug’s scarcity status while permitting compounding pharmacies to continue producing tirzepatide, a crucial component of well-known medications for diabetes and weight reduction. Patients who depend on reasonably priced compounded alternatives now have respite thanks to this judgment. Friday, the FDA issued positive news for patients using compounded…
A man, his wife, and their nine children from Peach Bottom Township, Pennsylvania, were hospitalized after ingesting poisonous wild mushrooms. The family foraged for mushrooms oblivious to dangers associated with them; they were therefore treated at the hospital before being allowed home. Last week, 11 members of a family from Peach Bottom Township, Pennsylvania, were…
Most of the free COVID-19 tests that the US Portal services are mailing will be past their expiration dates within a couple of months. This is due to the manufacturing date when they were made, including the inventory management processes involved. Health officials highlight that the sooner one uses the tests, the better, especially during…
Local health professionals in Springfield, Ohio, address the actual health issues while disputing false information regarding Haitian immigrants. Support initiatives for the expanding immigrant population demonstrate how resilient community health centers are in the face of escalating political unrest and unfounded rumors. A surge of political rhetoric has exacerbated tensions in Springfield, Ohio, a town…
Recent research has shown that there is an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes within three years of Covid-19 infection. This has led to more evidence establishing that the virus causes long health consequences, thus the need for constant vigilance and even treatment. Three years after infection, the virus dramatically increases the risk of…
As political personalities begin spewing the wrong information, then there comes a health issue, brought on by an influx of Haitian immigrants to the Springfield, Ohio district. While doing this, local leaders play down the real issue that is the health of the resiliency of the community and just how teamwork brings these demands together….
