Oropouche: Cases of mother-to-child transmission under investigation in Brazil
Washington, DC, July 18, 2024 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological alertinforming its Member States about the identification of possible cases of expectant mother-to-child transmission of the Oropouche virus (OROV) under investigation in Brazil. The alert…
Beware of These Nursing Home Red Flags
Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax We’ve all heard horror stories about what can happen in nursing homes, from substandard care to outright abuse of the elderly. That’s why it is so important to do your homework when looking for the…
Smartphone Face-Screening Tool Helps Spot Stroke
Seamus Daniel, RMIT University From Newsmax A new smartphone tool could help paramedics identify a stroke in seconds by scanning the patient’s face. The AI-driven tool analyzes facial symmetry and specific muscle movements to detect subtle signs of stroke, researchers explained….
Irregular Sleep May Raise Your Risk for Diabetes
Adobe Stock From Newsmax Sleeping long hours one night but only a few hours the next can be unhealthy, with a new study finding “irregular” sleep patterns could be a risk factor for Type 2 diabetes. The results “underscore the…
Cayman: More clinic hours for Bodden Town residents
The Health Services Authority (HSA) has extended the hours of its Physician Clinic at the Bodden Town Health Centre to accommodate more residents seeking access to medical care. With the addition of the new afternoon appointments, the Physician’s Clinic on…
Endometriosis May Quadruple Ovarian Cancer Risk
Adobe Stock From Newsmax Women who struggle with endometriosis may be vulnerable to another health danger: New research shows they are about four times more likely to develop ovarian cancer than women who don’t have the painful condition. The odds…
Study: Walking Staves Off Lower Back Pain Recurrence
From Newsmax Adobe Stock If you’ve recovered from lower back pain, try walking away from a recurrence. New research out of Australia shows that folks who started a walking regimen kept recurrent back pain episodes at bay for much longer…
Regular Bowel Movements Linked to Better Health
Adobe Stock From Newsmax Being regular is good for you, a new study shows. Predictable bowel movements could be tied to your long-term health, allowing your body to absorb essential nutrients without producing harmful organ-damaging toxins, researchers found. The “Goldilocks…
Night Owls Have Cognitive Advantage Over Early Risers
Dreamstime By Lynne C. Allison From Newsmax Scientists at Imperial College London found that people who stay up late score better on tests that measure intelligence, reasoning, reaction time and memory. This new finding contrasts previous research that links being…
The Importance of High-Quality Raw Dog Food
As pet owners increasingly search for the best diet for their furry friends, the discussion around raw dog food is surging in popularity. Many believe that a raw food diet mimics the ancestral eating habits of dogs, potentially leading to…
