Category: Health

19 Dead In Kerala As Rare ‘Brain-Eating Amoeba’ Spreads— Check These 5 Facts

September 18, 2025 Admin No Comments

The infection, known medically as primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), is caused by Naegleria fowleri, a free-living amoeba found in warm freshwater bodies. It earns its nickname due to its ability to enter the brain through the nose and destroy brain tissue, leading to a fatal infection in over 95% of cases. Alarmingly, nine of the…

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Thousands of opioid deaths missed off official figures

September 16, 2025 Admin No Comments

Jack FenwickPolitical correspondent Family handout Hilary’s son Ben died from a heroin overdose in 2018, but his death was never included on official opioid death statistics More than 13,000 heroin and opioid deaths have been missed off official statistics in England and Wales, raising concerns about the impact on the government’s approach to tackling addiction….

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Naegleria claims another life in Karachi, toll hits five in Sindh

September 13, 2025 Admin No Comments

A photomicrograph provided by the CDC depicts a case of primary amebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain infection due to Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba. — Reuters Patient was hospitalised on Sept 11 after condition worsened. Symptoms began appearing from Sept 7, say officials. Sindh reports fifth Naegleria death of the year. The brain-eating amoeba, Naegleria…

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News anchor reveals cancer diagnosis, plus doctor promotes Ozempic for all

September 12, 2025 Admin No Comments

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fox News’ Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, diseases, mental health and more. TOP 3: – Fox News’ Eric Shawn reveals cancer diagnosis – Doctor: Everyone should be microdosing GLP-1s – Heart surgeon reveals what to eat for cardiac health Some…

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Healthy Returns: New FDA rules affect copycat GLP-1s, and Apple adds health tools to its latest Watch

September 10, 2025 Admin No Comments

FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seen in Silver Spring, Maryland November 4, 2009. Jason Reed | Reuters A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. The Food…

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Commentary: Health expert pleads with GOP senator to address RFK Jr.’s actions

September 7, 2025 Admin No Comments

In the wake of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s firing of top CDC officials and cuts in mRNA vaccine research, Dr. Timothy Johnson (longtime network TV medical editor and founding editor of the Harvard Medical School Health Letter) has a message for a fellow doctor, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, who’d promised…

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Rabies, rage & rights | The Express Tribune

September 6, 2025 Admin No Comments

PUBLISHED September 06, 2025 KARACHI: Over the past few years, Pakistan’s relationship with dogs has visibly evolved. In gated communities and urban enclaves, pet ownership has risen sharply. Social media is full of Labradors on patios, Huskies on driveways, and beagles in shopping carts. On the other hand, public spaces in low- and middle-income areas…

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Tango Therapy Brings New Strength to Parkinson’s Patients – SUCH TV

September 4, 2025 Admin No Comments

When the tango starts playing, Lidia Beltran pushes aside the Parkinson’s that affects her, grasps her therapist’s hand, and dances with fluid movements and precise steps, as part of an innovative treatment program in Buenos Aires. Some 200 patients have participated in tango workshops offered over the past 15 years at Ramos Mejia Hospital to…

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Monsoon Superfoods: 10 Seasonal Fruits & Veggies You Must Eat For Strong Immunity And Better Digestion

September 2, 2025 Admin No Comments

Why Eat Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables in Monsoon: Seasonal produce is naturally rich in nutrients the body needs to fight common monsoon ailments like cold, flu, stomach infections, and skin issues. Since the damp weather weakens digestion and lowers immunity, incorporating the right fruits and vegetables ensures your body stays energized and disease-free. Here are…

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When hospitals become HIV vectors | The Express Tribune

August 31, 2025 Admin No Comments

PUBLISHED August 31, 2025 Whether for a minor injury or a life-saving procedure, hospitals are where sick people rush to in the hopes of getting better. However, when proper infection control protocols are not followed, a patient walking in for a simple blood test might leave the hospital unknowingly carrying HIV-AIDS. According to the Better…

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