In May, the COVID-19 emergency was officially declared over — but the coronavirus is still a significant concern, according to a some in the medical community. The latest data from the New York state Department of Health, released Aug. 2, shows that COVID cases spiked by 55% since the prior week, with an average of … Read more
Samuel L. Jackson is glad to be pals again with frequent collaborator Spike Lee. The Marvel actor, 74, began feuding with the Oscar-winning filmmaker, 66, back in 1992 after they had a fight over Jackson’s salary for the epic “Malcolm X.” The “Pulp Fiction” star was actually set to star as Baines — a character … Read more
Houston health officials are warning residents of a syphilis outbreak that is responsible for a 128% increase in cases among women. The Houston Health Department said it has also led to a nine-fold rise in congenital syphilis in Houston and Harris County. Statistics indicated that new infections rose by 57%, from 1,845 in 2019 to 2,905 … Read more
Fans of sriracha sauce might have to find a new spice alternative. Continual chili supply disruptions are hampering production within one of the nation’s leading sriracha sauce manufacturers for a second year in a row. Huy Fong Foods, Inc., a California-based hot sauce company that supplies bottles of sriracha sauce to restaurants, grocery stores and other … Read more
This celebrity-hyped injectable could cause cancer, blurred vision, pancreatitis and gallstones — so is it really worth shooting your shot? Ozempic has become the hottest prescription on the market, beloved by the A-List and touted as a quick fix for shedding unwanted pounds. But the medication, initially designed for people with Type 2 diabetes, can … Read more
Researchers have found a possible reason for a spike in the rate of colorectal cancer cases among patients under 50: a fungus that usually blamed for nail and skin infections. Doctors at Georgetown University came up with the novel theory while tracking changes in the gut microbiomes of cancer patients, Axios reported. “A lot of people … Read more
Tina Turner’s music has seen a resurgence in popularity after the legendary singer died at the age of 83 on Wednesday. Less than 24 hours after her death was reported, the “Private Dancer” singer’s streams and downloads rose to the top of the charts across a number of platforms, according to TMZ. By around 10 … Read more
Post-COVID kink could be causing a new public health crisis. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) spiked significantly across the Big Apple following the lifting of lockdown restrictions, new data from the New York City Health Department reveals. The agency’s stats show chlamydia cases rose 9% between 2020 and 2021, while the number of females diagnosed with … Read more
Anything is paw-sible. A Chihuahua from Ohio has officially been crowned the “oldest dog living” by Guinness World Records. Spike, born in Nov. 1999, is 23 years and 7 days old as of Dec. 7, 2022, certifying him as the record holder. His human, Rita Kimball, found the 9-inch-long dog in a grocery store parking … Read more
Here’s on way to ensure you have a happy and healthy XXXmas. A UK doctor is raising eyebrows across social media after warning people of the dangers of masturbating with ornaments come Christmas time — which is apparently an actual trend. “It is not advisable to masturbate with Christmas ornaments,” Dr. Sarah Welsh, a gynecologist told NeedToKnow.Online. She was … Read more
A spike in potentially deadly pregnancy complications, some leading to stillbirths, is being blamed on COVID infections in women that can trigger dangerous blood pressure and destroy the placenta. A study published in September asserts that if a woman contracts COVID, even a mild case, the virus can damage the placenta’s immune response to other … Read more
With winter weather just around the corner, the first hints of another wave of COVID-19 have emerged in Europe, according to data released by the World Health Organization this week. Infections across Europe — the majority of them caused by omicron subvariants that dominated the summer months — have been steadily climbing in several nations, … Read more
U.S. could have a bad flu season The CDC is sounding the alarm about this flu season and is urging everyone eligible to get a flu shot. NEW YORK – The New York State Department of Health is warning that flu cases are widespread across the state. There have already been 596 laboratory-confirmed cases of … 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
Photos of Debbie Botzum-Pearson before (left) and after neuromyelitis optica (Courtesy of Debbie Botzum-Pearson). On the morning of Jan. 15, 2022, Debbie Botzum-Pearman, who had been a strong healthy woman for 66 years, woke up paralyzed from the chest down. On Sept. 13, 2022, nearly nine months later, she managed to stand up without assistance … Read more