This week, Southern England was rocked by what health officials called an “explosive” wave of meningococcal meningitis infections that resulted in 11 “probable” and 20 confirmed cases, including two deaths, according to the latest count from the UK Health Security Agency. The agency first alerted the public on March 15 about the outbreak of this … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its warning about weight loss supplements that contain a toxin that can trigger neurologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular problems and even death. The agency determined that an additional product labeled as tejocote (Crataegus mexicana) root or Brazil seed has yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) instead of the ingredients on its … Read more
Don’t call it ChatEMT. OpenAI last month introduced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated space in ChatGPT that allows users to ask health questions, analyze their medical records and connect to wellness apps. Now, weeks after its launch, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are raising concerns that the AI tool often fails to … Read more
The key to early detection could soon be folded in your dresser drawer. Researchers in the UK are developing an AI T-shirt that should one day help doctors identify heart conditions more easily and efficiently than a traditional electrocardiogram (EKG). The lead researchers have said they’re developing this piece of wearable tech in large part … Read more
Federal regulators said nearly 23,000 pounds of raw ground beef are being recalled over potential E. coli contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Class 1 recall Wednesday, warning that the product poses a high risk of causing “serious, adverse health consequences or death.” The affected packages were produced on Jan. 14 by Idaho-based CS … Read more
A potentially deadly fungus has been spreading throughout Tennessee, health officials have warned. Over 35 cases of histoplasmosis, a lung infection caused by exposure to the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, have been confirmed in a three-month period in the Maury and Williamson County area, according to numbers presented on Jan. 12 by the Tennessee Department of … Read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday issued an urgent warning to American used car buyers, owners and repair shops after two more drivers were killed in crashes in December by dangerous Chinese replacement air bag inflators that are likely illegally imported. The agency said it was aware of 10 crashes resulting in death … Read more
A deadly, drug-resistant fungus already spreading rapidly through U.S. hospitals is becoming even more threatening worldwide, though there may be hope for new treatments, according to a new scientific review. Candida auris (C. auris), often described as a “superbug fungus,” is spreading globally and increasingly resisting human immune systems, Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) … Read more
Gunnar Nelson and Matthew Nelson still wonder if their father, former teen idol Ricky Nelson, had a premonition before his tragic demise. On New Year’s Eve 1985, the entertainer died in a plane crash in DeKalb, Texas. He was 45. Six others on board also perished. Forty years later, his children are looking back at … Read more
Step away from the tanning bed. Despite the numerous health risks — from premature aging to the obvious concern of skin cancer — indoor tanning devices are back in style thanks to Gen Z. But the dangers never went away, including new research that shows one particular side effect is more than skin deep and … Read more
There’s a new beast on the streets — and it’s nothing to bark at. A powerful animal tranquilizer is increasingly saturating the US drug supply, fueling mass overdose outbreaks in hotspots like Chicago and Philadelphia. It was detected in New York last year, setting off alarm bells among public health officials. They warn that while … Read more
Luxe quartz countertops have surged in popularity in recent years, with an 800% rise in imports to the US alone, thanks to their durability, heat resistance and smooth, natural look. But that beauty may come at a price to the workers who install them. While quartz countertops are all the rage in kitchen design, they … Read more
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) confirmed the presence of a fungus linked to white-nose syndrome in bats. The fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), was discovered by officials during routine monitoring of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, according to an NDOW press release. Pd was confirmed in the sample by officials. But they stated that no bats … Read more
As technology advances in diabetes care with continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps and AI-driven alerts, another kind of intelligence is proving just as powerful: a dog’s nose. Across the country, specially trained diabetic alert dogs are learning to detect dangerous changes in blood sugar before medical devices do, news agency SWNS reported. Kona, a 1-year-old labrador retriever in Ohio, … Read more
KINGSTON – Jamaica has declared an outbreak of the bacterial disease leptospirosis, suspected of causing six deaths, following the devastation from Hurricane Melissa in late October. The Category 5 hurricane slammed into the Caribbean island on October 28, causing catastrophic flooding and landslides with some 30 inches (76 cm) of rain. The resulting stagnant, contaminated water has … Read more
TikTok has long been seen as a breeding ground for dumb stunts, but some challenges are truly hazardous to one’s health. A recent survey found that the blackout challenge is the deadliest of all — killing over 100 people to date. The somber study was conducted by the California-based personal injury firm Omega Law Group, … Read more
The prop company involved in the movie “Rust,” where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed in 2021, has sued Alec Baldwin. Seth Kenney, owner of PDQ Arm & Prop, accused Baldwin — along with other producers on the Western film — of running a national media strategy that deflected blame for the live round that killed Hutchins … Read more
Years of drama may have finally taken their toll on Kim Kardashian. The 45-year-old reality star revealed in the Season 7 premiere of “The Kardashians” on Thursday that doctors found a “little aneurysm” in her brain during a recent MRI. Stunned by the diagnosis, Kim asked “why the f–k” it was happening — and doctors … Read more
America’s seniors aren’t immune to the ongoing opioid epidemic. Among adults 65 and older, overdose deaths from fentanyl mixed with stimulants — like cocaine and methamphetamines — have surged 9,000% in the last eight years, which matches rates among younger adults. That’s according to research from the American Society of Anesthesiologists, which was presented at … Read more
A new UC Irvine study may have finally uncovered how dietary fiber protects the body from sugar’s damage, and how protecting yourself starts in the gut. Researchers at the UCI School of Medicine found that inulin, a naturally occurring fiber found in vegetables like onions, garlic and artichokes, can reshape the bacteria living in your gut to … Read more