Deadly salmonella outbreak linked to papayas sickens another 64 people Deadly salmonella outbreak linked to papayas sickens another 64 people:- A deadly salmonella outbreak linked to papayas imported from Mexico sickened an additional 64 people and expanded to 16 U.S. states, federal health officials reported on Friday. The Centers for […]
Diabetes Drug Shows Promise Against Parkinson’s Diabetes Drug Shows Promise Against Parkinson’s:- The diabetes drug exenatide (Byetta) may do double duty as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests. “This is a very promising finding, as the drug holds potential to affect the course of the disease itself, […]
As Many as 1 in 3 Experience New or Worse Pain With Yoga As Many as 1 in 3 Experience New or Worse Pain With Yoga:- Many people try yoga hoping to heal an injury, but some wind up with more aches and pains, a new study finds. The study, […]
Protein-rich diet may help soothe inflamed gut Protein-rich diet may help soothe inflamed gut:- Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a kind of tolerance-promoting immune cell appears in mice that carry a specific bacterium in their guts. Further, the bacterium needs tryptophan […]
Walking and biking tied to lower risk of hospitalization with sciatica Walking and biking tied to lower risk of hospitalization with sciatica:- Lifestyle factors like obesity and smoking are known to raise people’s risk of developing sciatica, but a new study finds that regular walking and biking may have an […]
For older breast cancer survivors, unclear when to stop mammograms For older breast cancer survivors, unclear when to stop mammograms:- Older breast cancer survivors who may not live long enough to benefit from routine mammograms are still often getting them, while some who do have more years ahead are not […]
Acute migraine drug succeeds in late-stage study Acute migraine drug succeeds in late-stage study:- Eli Lilly and Co said on Friday said its acute migraine drug, lasmiditan, induced a statistically significant improvement in pain relief against a placebo in a late-stage study. The trial tested three doses of the oral […]
‘Lost memories’ of Alzheimer’s patients can still be recovered, scientists claim ‘Lost memories’ of Alzheimer’s patients can still be recovered, scientists claim:- For some, acquiring the dreaded Alzheimer’s disease is worse than a death sentence, as it permanently erases a person’s most treasured memories. But contrary to popular belief, scientists […]
Dr. Jerome Adams confirmed as surgeon general Dr. Jerome Adams confirmed as surgeon general:- Dr. Jerome Adams was confirmed as the US surgeon general this week, pledging to take on the country’s opioid epidemic. Adams, who was nominated for the role by President Donald Trump, is the 20th surgeon general […]
Deadly salmonella outbreak: 64 more cases linked to papayas Deadly salmonella outbreak: 64 more cases linked to papayas:- One death, 109 infections, including 35 hospitalizations in 16 states have resulted from salmonella linked to yellow Maradol papayas from Mexico, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. “CDC recommends […]
