Woman loses both hands, legs after sepsis battle Woman loses both hands, legs after sepsis battle:-A 50-year-old Georgia woman is lucky to be alive after losing all four limbs to a sepsis infection that she initially thought was a case of the flu. Kim Steele, whose medical plight began in […]
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New STD cases hit record high in US, CDC says New STD cases hit record high in US, CDC says:-In 2016, Americans were infected with more than 2 million new cases of gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia, the highest number of these sexually transmitted diseases ever reported, the Centers for Disease […]
The Zika Virus Grew Deadlier With a Small Mutation, Study Suggests The Zika Virus Grew Deadlier With a Small Mutation, Study Suggests:-It remains one of the great mysteries of the Zika epidemic: Why did a virus that existed for decades elsewhere in the world suddenly seem to become more destructive […]
Carrying the shopping can improve strength in over-65s, say experts Carrying the shopping can improve strength in over-65s, say experts:-They warn that millions of older people risk falls because they are failing to maintain their strength. Nearly a quarter of over-65s don’t do any strength exercises, the Chartered Society of […]
DNA surgery on embryos removes disease DNA surgery on embryos removes disease:-The team at Sun Yat-sen University used a technique called base editing to correct a single error out of the three billion “letters” of our genetic code. They altered lab-made embryos to remove the disease beta-thalassemia. The embryos were […]
New STD cases hit record high in US, CDC says New STD cases hit record high in US, CDC says:- New STD cases hit record high in US, CDC saysIn 2016, Americans were infected with more than 2 million new cases of gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia, the highest number of […]
FDA targets “rogue” online pharmacies illegally selling opioids FDA targets “rogue” online pharmacies illegally selling opioids:- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on more than 500 websites that it says were illegally selling potentially dangerous, unapproved versions of opioids and other prescription drugs to American consumers. The […]
Are pregnant women who get flu shots at risk for miscarriages? It’s not just the approach of the flu season that has federal health officials saying every American should get a flu shot before Halloween, including women who are pregnant. The annual message also comes in reaction to a study, […]
Heart failure could be treated using umbilical cord stem cells Heart failure could be treated using umbilical cord stem cells:- Using stem cells derived from the umbilical cord, researchers have improved the heart muscle and function of heart failure patients, paving the way for noninvasive therapies. The lead author of […]
How to Help Your Inattentive Child Thrive at School How to Help Your Inattentive Child Thrive at School:- A number of learning and attention issues can make it difficult for a child to pay attention in the classroom. In some cases, environmental and psychological issues are to blame. Sleep deprivation, […]
