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Scientists have discovered a mystery chemical in US tap water, affecting over 113 million people, following decades of investigation. Although the health effects are unknown, this chloronitramide anion discovery raises important discussions about water safety and regulation. For over 40 years, scientists have been puzzled about what substance has been found in US tap water….
Seventy percent of the American diet constitutes ultra processed foods, which are extremely hazardous for human health. New studies explore the science regarding why such foods are so addictive, why they are related to obesity, and how they impact the federal dietary guidelines. Sam Srisatta, a twenty-year-old employee at the Clinical Center of the National…
Derek Pfaff’s 50-hour face transplant gives him a new beginning after he spent ten years recovering from a life-altering suicide attempt. His hope for the future and his face structure were both restored by the Mayo Clinic surgery. Nearly ten years after suffering terrible facial injuries in a suicide attempt, 30-year-old Derek Pfaff of Michigan…
President-elect Trump will appoint Dr. Mehmet Oz, a famous physician and former Senate candidate, to head Medicare and Medicaid Services. Some praise the pro-prevention emphasis on which he focuses, while others raise concerns over his credentials, along with endorsing unsubstantiated medical claims in the past. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead…
Numerous passengers and crew members on the Coral Princess cruise ship have become ill due to a norovirus epidemic. After arriving in California, the ship continued its voyage despite the disease, with authorities enforcing stricter sanitation regulations. When scores of guests and crew members contracted norovirus, a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, a month-long vacation on…
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….
