Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with a staggering 56,000 lives lost daily. Recent reports reveal a concerning rise in early deaths, emphasizing the importance of heart health awareness. According to The Telegraph, here are five unexpected habits that can negatively affect heart health. 1. Recognize Chest Discomfort Cardiologist Nicole Harkin emphasizes…
A confirmed case of plague has been reported in Pueblo County, Colorado, officials announced on Tuesday. The preliminary test results flagged the case last Friday, and the source of the infection is still under investigation, according to a news release from the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment. Plague, caused by the bacterium Yersinia…
The most dominant COVID-19 variant, known as KP.3, is rapidly spreading in Arizona and across the United States. In response, a new vaccine targeting this variant is set to be released in the fall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance last month, recommending that individuals receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine…
COVID-19 emergency room visits and test positivity rates in California are rising sharply as the summer wave of the virus gains momentum. Some individuals report more severe symptoms compared to previous encounters. However, current figures remain significantly lower than in past years, and health officials recommend an updated fall vaccine to protect against the latest…
A case of plague has been confirmed in a person in Pueblo County, Colorado, officials announced Tuesday. The case was initially flagged on Friday from preliminary test results, and the source of the infection is still under investigation, according to a news release from the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment. report from ABC7….
Officials in Orange County are cautioning residents after mosquito samples tested positive for the West Nile virus for the first time this year. The infected mosquito samples were collected in Huntington Beach, a historically high-risk area for West Nile virus activity, according to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD). “Conditions across the…
A recent study published on the JAMA Internal Medicine website revealed that patients lost significantly more weight on Eli Lilly’s drug Mounjaro compared to Novo Nordisk’s treatment Ozempic. The study, which analyzed data from 18,386 obese or overweight patients, showed that Mounjaro users experienced greater weight loss over various time periods. report from investors. Study…
Amid a nationwide summer spike in COVID-19 cases, Florida is reportedly experiencing one of the highest increases, prompting health experts to warn residents to take the situation very seriously and adopt protective and educational measures. report from Yahoo. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. However, Vice President…
Medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy may help lower the risk of certain cancers, a new study suggests. People who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of developing 13 types of cancer, with the risk increasing the longer a person is overweight and the more excess weight they gain. About 40% of new…
Rates of COVID-19 have surged in Florida emergency rooms over recent weeks, according to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearing peaks not seen since the worst days of this past winter’s wave of the virus. report from CBS News. The weekly average of emergency room patients with COVID-19 has…
