HOUSTON– The end of the fentanyl crisis may be in sight, thanks to a team of researchers in Texas who say they have succeeded in developing a vaccine that could be a game-changer in the treatment of drug addiction. A University of Houston-led team has developed what they say is a fentanyl vaccine that can … Read more
NEW YORK >> US health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections. On Wednesday evening, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent out a health alert to doctors, saying the outbreak affected at least 55 people in 12 states. One is … Read more
Comment this story Comment Richard Sima will return next week. Spending time in nature — even as little as two hours a week — has been linked to several health benefits. It appears to promote healthy aging and has been linked to improved cognitive function, blood pressure, mental health, and sleep, among other things. Now, … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections. On Wednesday evening, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent out a health alert to doctors, saying the outbreak affected at least 55 people in 12 states. One … Read more
Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It refers to a group of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, including coronary heart disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Research has identified suPAR as a protein that contributes to the development of atherosclerosis and kidney disease, … Read more
Like any other part of your body, your brain needs daily exercise. Neglecting your brain health can leave you vulnerable to degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. As a neuroscientist, I’ve spent decades guiding patients with memory problems through brain-boosting habits and exercises — most of which I also practice. … Read more
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported an outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria linked to contaminated eye drop products. More than 50 cases have been discovered to date, most patients reportedly used EzriCare artificial tears, while the CDC found the bacteria in open bottles of the two-state brand. At least one … Read more
NEW YORK — US health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections. On Wednesday evening, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent out a health alert to doctors, saying the outbreak affected at least 55 people in 12 states. One is … Read more
Scientists are developing a smartphone app that detects stroke symptoms as they occur – looking at facial drooping and slurred speech By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor of the Daily Mail Published: 11:16 a.m. EST, February 2, 2023 | Updated: 11:19 a.m. EST, February 2, 2023 In the US, a person suffers a stroke every … Read more
New York and New Jersey are among 12 states implicated in a small outbreak of “extremely” drug-resistant bacteria, according to an alert released late Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC has linked several of the cases to EzriCare Artificial Tears, a brand of over-the-counter eye drops. The germ is a … Read more