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Since the criteria for fertility treatment changed to favor single embryo transfers for improving safety of mothers as well as babies, triplet and higher-order births in the United States have decreased by 62% since 1998. It has dramatically reduced chances of witnessing triplets or even more babies being born within a single birth in the…
Ninety people in 13 states have been ill due to an E. coli outbreak linked to sliced onions used in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. As a precaution, McDonald’s and other fast-food restaurants have taken the impacted onions off their menus. An E. coli incident linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has been linked to fresh sliced onions,…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s proposed health policies under a potential Trump presidency have raised worries from health experts, who caution that his anti-vaccine views could jeopardize advancements in public health. Health experts are raising reservations over former President Donald Trump’s proposal to name Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead U.S. health agencies. Trump recently hinted…
Hospitals around the country are experiencing severe shortages of IV fluids as a result of Hurricane Helene’s effects, which is requiring changes to patient care. In order to preserve scarce resources and guarantee critical care for individuals in need, federal authorities and healthcare providers are working together. When Hurricane Helene stormed through western North Carolina,…
Concerns over cross-species transmission have been raised when a pig in Oregon tested positive for H5N1 avian flu, a first for the United States. Although they advise care, experts think this is a rare incidence rather than an indication of a larger risk. For the first time in the United States, a pig has been…
In an E. coli case which cut across several states, McDonald’s has completely rejected that Quarter Pounder beef patties in its shelves got contaminated. The brand has promised safety measures combined with persistent federal agency investigation when the sale resumes nationwide. McDonald’s said that its Quarter Pounder, one of its most popular items, will be…
These chemicals known as EDCs interfere with the health of hormones and can affect brain development, reproduction, and other aspects. This material could be present even in daily house items. A few scientists offer basic preventative measures along with recommendations to live a safer life with reduced exposure to such toxic materials. Researchers believe that…
A middle-aged Iowan died from Lassa fever, which he had contracted while traveling to West Africa. Health officials say there is little risk of spread in the United States, where the CDC is racing to confirm the diagnosis. A middle-aged eastern Iowa resident has died from a rare case of Lassa fever, a virus commonly…
A man who was pronounced dead and set up for organ donation surgery unexpectedly regained consciousness and, weeks later, left the hospital alive, shocking doctors and family members. The patient, who wished to remain anonymous, was rushed to the operating room after a catastrophic medical mishap that initially led physicians to believe he was beyond…
Experts have further cautioned regarding the dangers of sexualization as Halloween costumes started turning revealing. The story could be edited, and self-esteem among children fostered by inciting frank talks coupled with more powerful costume ideas. While Halloween is that time of the year when children have to let their imagination run loose, parents and experts…
