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
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. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent out a health alert to doctors on Wednesday evening, saying the outbreak includes at least 55 people in 12 states. 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
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-enhancing habits and exercises — most of which I also practice. … 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
A man with cancer has woken up to find he suddenly has an Irish accent – despite never being in the country. The American had been battling an advanced form of prostate cancer for almost two years before seeking advice for his ‘out of control brogue’. Doctors diagnosed the man in his 50s with extraordinarily … Read more
A new class of weight-loss drugs hitting the market has been making waves since they were licensed as a treatment for obesity in 2021. Semaglutide injections, which you may know as Wegovy or Ozempic, have become very popular. popular over the past few months, thanks to the buzz they’ve received from TikTok influencers (and rumors … Read more
Certain foods can help improve our brain health One of the most important organs in your body is the brain. It assists all the processes in your body, including your beating heart and your breathing. That’s why maintaining a balanced diet will help your brain function at its best. Some meals are bad for your … Read more
According to a new study, the amount of time babies spend looking at computer, TV and phone screens during their first year of life may be indirectly linked to lower cognitive abilities later in life. According to the study published Monday in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, babies who watched an average of two hours of … Read more
