At least 68 people across the US are now known to have been infected by contaminated eyedrops — killing three, blinding eight and leaving four others needing an eyeball surgically removed. The over-the-counter drops by EzriCare and Delsam Phama, first recalled in February, have now been linked to cases in 16 states across the US, … Read more
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungal disease is spreading at a rapid pace in hospitals across the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this week. Cases of Candida auris — a fungus that causes serious bloodstream infections and even death in people with weakened immune systems — have skyrocketed in recent years … Read more
Doggone it — dog flu cases are on the rise in some areas of the country, including Philadelphia, North Texas and Minneapolis, CBS News reports. Canine influenza is different from the influenza viruses that humans contract. It’s caused by two Type A viruses: H3N8 and H3N2. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that … Read more
The push for environmental consciousness has sparked the rise of not only green energy initiatives, but now also the move to “green burials” or “human composting” practices over more traditional methods. Gaining increasing popularity over the last few years, green burial practices leave little to no environmental impact, with “complete decomposition of the body and … Read more
There’s been a surge in the number of senior citizens visiting the ER because of marijuana use — and experts say it’s partly because boomers are shocked to find out how much stronger weed is in 2023. A new study from the University of California San Diego, revealed a stunning 1,808% increase in cannabis-related emergency … Read more
Some bullies wear white coats, new research reveals. While health care workers aim to treat their patients with compassion, empathy and respect, a significant number don’t follow those same ideals when working with each other, according to an article published recently by Massachusetts General Hospital. Christine Porath, Ph.D, an expert in unprofessional workplace behavior who’s quoted … Read more
It’s the little engine that could … bring down Google and perhaps the human race. A tech company has developed a state-of-the-art AI chatbot so sophisticated that it could render search engines — not to mention countless jobs — obsolete. Unveiled last week by the OpenAI company, ChatGPT has already amassed more than 1 million … Read more
Oh baby, baby — where did she go? Britney Spears once again deleted her Instagram account on Monday after a string of bizarre posts. Between appreciation posts for her “little brat” sister Jamie Lynn Spears, estranged sons Jayden and Sean Preston, and a crudely captioned nude bathtub shot, fans are worried for the newly-freed pop … Read more
Americans should expect Christmas trees to cost more this year, and they may want to buy their spruces early, according to a survey of wholesale growers. Inflation hit 7.7% in October, and Christmas tree growers weren’t spared with gasoline, diesel and fertilizer prices soaring. More than a third of Christmas tree growers said their costs have … Read more
Cormac Roth, a musician and the son of British movie star Tim Roth, has passed away at 25, following a battle with cancer. He died on Oct. 16; however, the family didn’t disclose the tragic news until recently. “He was a wild and electric ball of energy and his spirit was filled with light and … Read more
Shiver me timbers. Replicas of Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow costume from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise may be this year’s hottest Halloween costume. The swash-buckling costume of the Disney character has seen a 90 percent increase in sales this Halloween, according to Halloweencostumes.com. Depp — who has regained the spotlight since he won his … Read more
Influenza cases are rising in the United States as the country prepares for a potentially severe season. During the week ending Oct. 1– the latest date for which data is available — there were 969 cases of influenza A and 52 cases of influenza B reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What’s … Read more
Hospital rooms, operating rooms and medical equipment are so inadequately cleaned that any patient going into a hospital is at risk of getting a deadly superbug. That’s true even if you’re going for the happiest reason of all, to give birth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest data show alarming increases in the … Read more
A September surge in requests for pediatric intensive care unit beds as a result of rhinovirus and RSV respiratory illness has regional pediatric care systems in Maryland at a breaking point, according to Dr. Jennifer Anders, a Johns Hopkins Hospital physician and Maryland’s Critical Care Coordination Center pediatric medical director. “The fall surge shows no … Read more
CLEVELAND (WJW) – “Mommy I don’t feel good.” They are five words that generate a lot of questions. The main one, where does it hurt? It’s hard to pinpoint when the symptoms of a virus like Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV sounds like so many other conditions that crop up in children. With a severe … Read more
Both Covid and flu could surge this winter causing a dreaded ‘twindemic’, experts fear — with some southern states already feeling the early stages of an influenza resurgence. The flu was largely wiped out over the past two years of the pandemic when lockdowns, working from home and the far more transmissible coronavirus limited its … Read more
Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases, including a 26% rise in new syphilis infections reported last year, are prompting US health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts. “It is imperative that we … work to rebuild, innovate, and expand (STD) prevention in the US,” said Leandro Mena of the US … Read more
Researchers in the Hampton Roads Sanitation District have been following COVID-19 variants and subvariants by tracking wastewater for nearly two years. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Living with the different subtypes of COVID-19 can be difficult, especially as the World Health Organization sends out alerts about the rise around the world. Kyle Curtis, an environmental scientist … Read more
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — For the second time in less than a week on Tuesday, the New York City website crashed for scheduling monkeypox vaccinations. The city said traffic was heavy – further evidence that the demand for shots remains high. On Tuesday, the city released 1,250 appointment time slots at its clinics in … Read more