After Salmonella Cases Double in a Week, Cantaloupe Recall Expanded
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Three more brands of cantaloupe have been recalled by U.S. health officials after salmonella infections linked to the fruit more than doubled in just a week.The case count now includes nearly 100 people in... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Long COVID Now Common in U.S. Nursing Homes
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 — Repeated COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes have had a stark and lasting impact on vulnerable older residents, a new study reports.Long COVID has left many residents of these facilities relying more and more on staff to... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
In Michigan, 5 Women Contracted Syphilis Affecting the Eyes From the Same Asymptomatic Man
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 — In a disease cluster last year, one infected but asymptomatic man spread a rare form of syphilis that affects the eyes to five Michigan women, a new report finds.Since ocular syphilis remains very rare, researchers believe... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Whole Grain Foods Could Help Black Seniors Avoid Alzheimer's
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 -- Whole grains could be the key to Black people protecting their brains against aging and dementia, a new study reports.Black folks who ate more foods with whole grains appeared to have a slower rate of memory decline than... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Surgery Doesn't Get Safer When Patient, Surgeon Are Same Gender
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (HeathDay News) -- More female surgeons are entering the field, which brings up a new question: Are your surgical outcomes likely to be better if your gender matches that of your surgeon?The answer seems to be " probably not. " A... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Want to Avoid Knee Replacement? Build Up Your Thighs
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 -- Squats and lunges aren ’t the most fun exercises, but a new study says they’ll help save your knees.Folks with strong quads building up their thighs appear to be less likely to require a total knee replacement, according... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Breathing in Coal-Based Pollution Could Be Especially Deadly: Study
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 -- When it comes to the ultra-fine particles you may breathe in from polluted air, all is not created equal as it affects your health. Fine particle pollutants known PM2.5 -- particles that are 2.5 microns or less in... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Scans Show Brain Changes in People With Long COVID
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 -- People with long COVID exhibit brain changes that are different from the brains of fully recovered COVID-19 patients, a new brain scan study reports.COVID-19 induced a specific pattern of microscopic structural changes in... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Same Gender Patient and Surgeon Doesn't Make Safer Surgery
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 (HeathDay News) -- More female surgeons are entering the field, which brings up a new question: Are your surgical outcomes likely to be better if your gender matches that of your surgeon?
The answer seems to be " probably... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 27, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Got GERD? Eat This Way to Help Avoid Symptoms
FRIDAY, Nov. 24, 2023 -- Some folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.In fact, about one-third of the population is affected by this chronic condition, according to the Academy of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 24, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
New Advances Mean Many Patients Go Home Same Day After Knee Replacement
FRIDAY, Nov. 24, 2023 -- Robert Fleetwood, 73, needed joint replacements in both knees, both to relieve his arthritis pain and to continue competing in athletic activities.And thanks to medical advances, Fleetwood was able to go home the same he... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 24, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Give Thanks for Healthy Diet Changes During the Holidays
THURSDAY, Nov. 23, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday eating season, when everyone is constantly tempted by sweet treats, rich foods and fancy, high-calorie drinks.But before diving into decadent eating, consider... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 23, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Family Fun Can Burn Off Those Extra Thanksgiving Calories
THURSDAY, Nov. 23, 2023 -- It ’s common to find yourself stuffed at some point during Thanksgiving Day festivities, but experts say staying active can help you burn some calories and feel a little less sluggish after the big meal.Kicking off... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 23, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Avoid Food Poisoning This Holiday Season
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 -- The last thing a holiday host wants is to have guests get food poisoning from the feast they’ve set.
That’s why food safety is particularly important as people prepare for holiday festivities, poison control... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Clues to Mysterious New Sickness Affecting Dogs
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 -- A new type of bacterial infection could be the culprit behind a mysterious canine respiratory illness that has been infecting dogs from coast to coast, New Hampshire researchers say.
Genetic sequencing of samples from 70... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 22, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
