Boar's Head Deli Meat Recall Tied to Listeria Expands - HealthDay
WEBTHURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The death toll from listeria linked to tainted Boar's Head deli meats has risen to three, with nine more cases of the bacterial illness reported in the outbreak, an update issued Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. The total case count is now 43.
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1 in 4 Unresponsive Brain Injury Patients Have 'Covert' …
WEBTHURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Some comatose patients with severe brain injury might be paying closer attention to their surroundings than previously thought, a new study says. About 1 in 4 patients respond to instructions covertly, with their brains showing activity even though their bodies aren’t moving, researchers found.
Your Body's 'Biomolecular' Makeup Shifts in Your 40s and 60s
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Aging, at least when it comes to your molecules and microbiome, isn't a steady, even process, new research suggests. The body undergoes peak changes in this regard during the mid-40s and the 60s. These changes can affect health and might be due to a mix of genetics and lifestyle. WEDNESDAY, Aug. 14, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Aging Americans, you ...
Diabetes Run in Your Family? Diet, Exercise Can Still Prevent It
WEBAug 9, 2024 · A new study is the first in the world to show that a healthy diet and regular exercise reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes even in individuals with a high genetic risk.
How Excessive Heat Can Affect Your Mental Health
WEBAug 11, 2024 · Excessive heat can trigger feelings of anger, irritability, aggression, discomfort, stress and fatigue because of its impact on serotonin, the neurotransmitter that regulates your sleep, mood and behaviors, Shah noted. The most vulnerable groups include people with preexisting mental health conditions and people who abuse alcohol or …
Cheap, High-Tech 'Electric Bandage' Speeds Wound Healing
WEBFRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Newly developed battery-powered electric bandages could help wounds heal more quickly, a new study reports. In animal testing, wounds treated with electric bandages healed 30% faster than wounds treated with conventional bandages, researchers reported Aug. 7 in the journal Science Advances.
How to Stop Stomach Pain From Ibuprofen & Other NSAIDs
WEBSep 25, 2023 · Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, may cause stomach-related side effects. Learn more about NSAIDs, why you shouldn’t take them on an empty stomach and how to stop stomach pain related to NSAIDs.
FDA Authorizes First At-Home Test for Syphilis - HealthDay
WEBFRIDAY, Aug. 16, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- As syphilis cases surge throughout the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first diagnostic at-home test to spot the bacterial disease. "This is the first at-home, over-the-counter test to detect Treponema pallidum [syphilis] antibodies in human blood," the FDA ...
Likelihood of Dementia Getting Diagnosed Varies Widely Across U.S.
WEBAug 16, 2024 · National study shows wide variation across the U.S. in likelihood of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.