by blundun | Mar 2, 2025 | Health
For those who were vaccinated for measles many decades ago, there’s a chance the protection has worn off by now.Amid the current measles outbreak in West Texas — and with cases also reported in New Mexico, New Jersey and several other states — some doctors are warning...
by blundun | Mar 2, 2025 | Health
A vast majority of American adults say they have consumed alcohol at some point — yet experts warn that alcoholic beverages could be a “gateway drug” to more harmful substances.More than 84% of adults in the U.S. report having drunk alcohol in their...
by blundun | Feb 2, 2025 | Health
A new opioid-free pain medication was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday, marking a non-addictive alternative for patients.Journavx (suzetrigine), made by Vertex, is the “first and only approved non-opioid oral pain signal...
by blundun | Feb 2, 2025 | Health
“Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) became a rallying cry during the final months of the 2024 presidential election, after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed President Donald Trump and joined his campaign.A little over a week after Election Day 2024, Trump...
by blundun | Jan 27, 2025 | Health
Water is known to be a great resource for good health — but sparkling water could also offer unique benefits.A new report published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health suggests that carbonated water may support weight loss by enhancing glucose uptake and...
by blundun | Jan 6, 2025 | Health
A patient in Louisiana who had been hospitalized with the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), has died, health officials announced on Monday. The death was reported by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). The patient, who was not...
