A Congolese journalist who had been raising awareness about the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been killed at his home. The army said unidentified attackers raided Papy Mumbere Mahamba’s home in Lwebma, in the north-eastern province of Ituri, killing him, wounding his wife and burning their house down. DR Congo is [...]
The number of infections that do not respond to antibiotics has risen 9 percent in one year, according to a new report. Data released today by Public Health England showed that antibiotic-resistant infections rose to 60,788 last year, up from 55,812 in 2017. Read more… Credit: CDC The post Number of infections resistant to antibiotics [...]
Seasonal allergies are miserable and disrupt daily life. Don’t worry: you have options. Many plants and natural antihistamine remedies can go a long way to helping you manage your allergic symptoms. In this post, you will learn what histamine is so that you can be informed about how various products work. Read on to see [...]
The Sniff Test This is safer than tasting something to decide if it’s past its prime, but it’s not foolproof. Not all germs make food smell or taste bad. It’s best to label and date food in your fridge and freezer so you know how long you’ve had it. If there’s any question, toss it: “When [...]
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has embraced the latest recommendations from The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) that promote the systemic use of an ‘exercise prescription’ to combat the effects of cancer treatment and improve survival rates. The guidelines recommend that health professionals such as physiotherapists design and deliver bespoke exercise programs for people living with [...]
Not Enough Sleep It may seem obvious but you could be getting too little sleep. That can negatively affect your concentration and health. Adults should get seven to eight hours every night. Fix: Make sleep a priority and keep a regular schedule. Ban laptops, cell phones, and televisions from your bedroom. Still having trouble? Seek help from [...]
If you’re a man age 50 or older and haven’t had a prostate exam, you should talk to your doctor about scheduling an appointment. Many men put off getting a prostate exam, either because they think they’re not old enough to have it or because they’re afraid to have one. But there’s no reason you [...]
The brain waves generated during deep sleep appear to trigger a cleaning system in the brain that protects it against Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Electrical signals known as slow waves appear just before a pulse of fluid washes through the brain, presumably removing toxins associated with Alzheimer’s, researchers reported Thursday in the journal Science. Read and listen [...]
All three recent cases were fully vaccinated, county official says The county health department is warning the public to be on the lookout for mumps symptoms as the region’s largest number of cases tallied in the past 25 years continues to grow. On Tuesday, the county Health and Human Services Agency notified the public that [...]
The food plan Wesley Milks, MD, adopted to cut his LDL without meds As a cardiologist, patients often ask me for ways to lower their cholesterol without taking statins. They wonder how effective and viable alternatives can be and what strategies they can use to lower their cholesterol in other ways. I often tell my [...]
