‘Close to the Line’: Why More Seniors Are Living in Poverty
by Benefits extended earlier in the coronavirus pandemic have been rolled back. But many older Americans are not taking advantage of the aid still available.Benefits extended …
Poo from baboons, lemurs and pigs contains secret for treating ulcers in diabetes patients, UK researchers say
Sheffield scientists found viruses living in the poo of exotic animals killed the bacteria within diabetic foot ulcers which are often resistant to antibiotics and …
Record £1.5BILLION was spent on dishing out diabetes drugs last year amid ever-growing obesity crisis
Nearly 15 per cent of UK antidiabetic prescriptions are semaglutide – the main ingredient in Ozempic which has been hailed as a ‘miracle’ weight-loss drug …
Georgia resident dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater lakes
Georgia state health officials say a resident has died after becoming infected with Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba, likely while swimming in a freshwater …
A Number That Should Guide Your Health Choices (It’s Not Your Age)
Life expectancy increasingly figures into calculations about whether screenings and treatments are appropriate. Here’s how to find out yours.Life expectancy increasingly figures into calculations about …
Be well: Recognize the warning signs of ‘dry drowning’ and take quick action
Drowning isn’t always obvious. A pediatrician shares the warning signs of “dry drowning,” or post-immersion syndrome, along with tips for treatment and prevention.Drowning isn’t always …
Drowning Is No. 1 Killer of Young Children. U.S. Efforts to Fix It Are Lagging.
Thirty years of progress in decreasing drowning deaths in the United States appears to have plateaued, and disparities in deaths among some racial groups have …
Experts call for increased testing for ‘forever chemicals’ in exposed populations
by Experts are calling for the CDC to update guidelines on screening for potential exposure to forever chemicals. Growing research shows they pose significant danger to …