The Department of Health and Human Services formally revoked some layoff notices on Tuesday, multiple federal health officials told CBS News, restoring some staff at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. Tuesday’s letters to laid-off workers notifying them that their employment was being restored went a step…
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The Sindh government has decided to enforce a comprehensive ban on the production, sale, and use of plastic bags throughout the province, including Karachi. According to a notification issued by the Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Coastal Development, the ban on plastic bags will come into effect from June 15. The ban will apply…
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The gut has earned the nickname “the second brain.” It is a home to a vast network of neurons and microorganisms that influence mood, immunity, metabolism and neurological health. Some research has shed light on the connection between gut health and the development of Parkinson’s disease. It’s a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and…
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This article is part of Overlooked, a series of obituaries about remarkable people whose deaths, beginning in 1851, went unreported in The Times. Joyce Brown’s New York minute lasted longer than most. A onetime secretary, Brown became homeless in 1986 and began camping on a heating grate on Second Avenue and 65th Street in Manhattan….
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Fergus Walsh Medical editor BBC Dr Ellie Irwin’s sight has been saved after a test pinpointed the cause of her long-lasting eye inflammation A 29-year-old doctor from Bristol has had her eyesight saved after a “game-changing” test identified a mystery infection that had plagued her health for five years. Ellie Irwin suffered persistent inflammation in…
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A representational image shows a slider plate containing a burger and fries. — Unsplash/File Heart disease and type 2 diabetes are two lifestyle-related disorders that are significantly influenced by chronic inflammation. A contemporary Western diet that is heavy in processed foods and low in whole plant-based foods can significantly exacerbate this chronic inflammation, according to…
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Amid the alarming trend of colorectal cancer cases rising among young people, a new study has pinpointed a potential source. Researchers from University of California San Diego have linked a bacterial toxin called colibactin to the increase in early-onset cases. Colibactin is produced by certain strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli) that exist in the…
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An injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, is displayed in New York City on Dec. 11, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Eli Lilly is suing four telehealth companies selling compounded versions of the pharmaceutical giant’s weight loss drug Zepbound and its diabetes treatment Mounjaro, the company’s latest attempt to crack down on…
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Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday considered a case that could impact whether Americans have to pay out-of-pocket for preventive-care services such as diabetes screenings, HIV-prevention drugs and statins, which are currently provided to patients at no cost under the Affordable Care Act. The legal battle is the latest to land before the high…
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Watching your baby grow is an unforgettable experience. But while every child develops at their own speed, failing to reach certain milestones can raise red flags that may point to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism is a complex neurological and developmental disorder that can affect social skills like playing, learning, and communicating. Repetitive behaviors, obsessive…
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