The CDC is closely monitoring a lethal strain of bird flu that has been identified in 17 states since February, NBC News reported March 23. Five notes: 1. Most cases of the H5N1 virus have occurred… [+1326 chars]
A Johns Hopkins Childrens Center-led study finds sulforaphane could help prevent and treat illnesses caused by some coronaviruses, including COVID-19 Researchers at Johns Hopkins Childrens Center re… [+2387 chars]
A recently published study by academics from the University of Cape Town (UCT) has signaled a paradigm shift in the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), which could encourage more … [+5790 chars]
According to a recent study, people who cook feel better physically and mentally. Those who participated in an experimental seven-week healthy cooking program felt the benefits for six months. Put yo… [+1799 chars]
<ul><li>Health researchers fear a possible increase in deaths and health complications in SA.</li><li>SA's burden of diseases is increasing due to delayed check-ups and treatments.</li><li>But a sick… [+4448 chars]
A decade ago, when his documentary “How to Survive a Plague” rode a wave of festival acclaim to an Oscar nomination, journalist-turned-filmmaker David France probably didn’t imagine that a similarly … [+5541 chars]
A Johns Hopkins Childrens Center-led study finds sulforaphane could help prevent and treat illnesses caused by some coronaviruses, including COVID-19 Researchers at Johns Hopkins Childrens Center re… [+2387 chars]
Tuberculosis (TB) is a preventable and treatable disease, yet it continues to claim millions of lives each year and remains the leading cause of death among people living with HIV. While progress ha… [+2039 chars]
THURSDAY, March 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Millions of people taking statin drugs to lower their cholesterol may get an unanticipated benefit: They may be less likely to develop movement and balanc… [+4085 chars]
Most springtime allergies are caused by environmental conditions, like the increased level of pollen in the air when flowers bloom, and grass, weeds and trees flourish. Sean McCormack, Head Vet at d… [+2998 chars]
A new omicron subvariant of the virus that causes COVID-19, BA.2, is quickly becoming the predominant source of infections amid rising cases around the world. Immunologists Prakash Nagarkatti and M… [+5164 chars]
While spring is usually synonymous with finer weather and trees in bloom, it also brings pollen and therefore allergies and sometimes intense hay fever. From onions to tarragon to nettles, here are s… [+2478 chars]
