Experts from the World Health Organization have issued a dire warning about our ever-end the battle against dangerous bacteria :The pipeline of new antibiotics, especially those that can treat drug-resistant bacteria, is dry run. It is currently thought that around two dozen candidates to treat important infections are in clinical trials, with even fewer potential … Read more
Very few people look forward to their first colonoscopy once they reach age 45, the age at which colon cancer screening should begin for people at average risk. This is one of the reasons Cologuard was developed. This is a totally non-invasive way to screen for colon cancer. It’s important to note that it’s not … Read more
We still have more to learn about one of the the oldest drugs in the world: aspirin. In research this week, researchers say they have found out more about how the drug reduces inflammation. The findings could ppave the way for creating similar but safer treatments for inflammation and possibly even cancer, the team says. … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison personally opened his state’s case against Juul Labs on Tuesday, accusing the e-cigarette maker of using “clever products, clever ads and appealing flavors” to hook kids nicotine as the first of thousands of cases against the company reached trial. Minnesota is seeking more than $100 million in damages, … Read more
People with severe depressive symptoms have ‘given up on life improvements’ Researchers think screening for mood disorder genes could prevent strokes Depression and other mental health issues may put sufferers at increased risk of stroke, two studies have found. In the first, people who reported the worst depressive symptoms – admitting they had “given up … Read more
I am try to get outside advice on the possibility of retiring in the next 5 For 7 years. I amI have to work until I’m 59.5 to be able to start using the retirement funds. We have about $1.4 million in 401(k) and Roth accounts, $30,000 in stock, a rental house we owe $245,000 … Read more
If you were ever stressed by increased air pollution And more frequent heat waveswell, you can add another worrying health impact of climate change to your list: flesh-eating bacteria Harmful Vibriothat thrives in warming US waters. In a study published this week In Scientific reports, the researchers found This infection by bacteria Harmful Vibrio could … Read more
Coffee lovers reassure themselves. America’s favorite stimulant may not be so dangerous for heart health after all, but there may still be other health effects, researchers say. Coffee consumption does not increase abnormal heartbeats associated with an increased risk of the most common heart rhythm disorder, according to a new study published Wednesday in the … Read more
For starters: No. You should not have (or perform) a lobotomy. It would be impossible to find a surgeon willing to take care of the procedure, and anything wrong with you would be better handled by other means. Hypothetically, however, you could ask a friend to perform a lobotomy for you with a few tools … Read more
Although it is well known that problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and lack of exercise are risk factors for a heart attack, many people may not know the early signs of whether a cardiac event is occurring. Experts say there are designated symptoms that occur in the days and weeks leading up to … Read more
