Tripler confirms treatment, release of patient with malaria
The patient developed malaria symptoms following leisure travel outside of the U.S., according to Tripler. Read more
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The patient developed malaria symptoms following leisure travel outside of the U.S., according to Tripler. Read more
By comparison, a group of people who also dieted and exercised, but then received dummy shots, lost weight initially but then regained some, researchers reported. Read more
While still in its early phase, a growing number of toy marketers are embracing MESH, or mental, emotional and social health. Read more
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Wegovy has appeared on the Food and Drug Administration’s drug shortage list since March 2022. Read more
Legislative staff estimated it would have cost in the low millions of dollars each year. Read more
The pharmaceutical companies said they would begin talks with the government even as several of them were suing the administration. Read more
The proposed CDC guideline was released today, and officials will move to finalize it after a 45-day public comment period. Read more
Enterococcus is an indicator of fecal material in water and possible pathogens that can sicken swimmers. Read more
About 2 million Americans have gotten the new COVID-19 shot in the two weeks since its approval despite early barriers from insurance companies and other glitches. Read more
Life requires two basic things to survive: oxygen and adequate essential nutrients. Except in rare circumstances, these nutrients come from foods. Read more
The 58-year-old Navy veteran was facing near-certain death from heart failure but other health problems meant he wasn’t eligible for a traditional heart transplant. Read more
Before jumping to conclusions about memory concerns, it’s prudent to check whether those issues could be related to nutrient deficiencies. Read more
For the new study, researchers measured symptoms in 104 people with PTSD who were randomly assigned to get either MDMA or a dummy pill during three sessions, one month apart. Read more
No prescription or referral is needed, but proponents hope Oregon’s legalization will spark a revolution in mental health care. Read more
If the FDA follows through on the panel’s recommendations, Johnson & Johnson, Bayer and other drugmakers could be required to pull their oral medications containing phenylephrine from store shelves. Read more
Here’s a refresher on where, when and how to mask. Read more
The creature was the larva of an Australian native roundworm not previously known to be a human parasite, named Ophidascaris robertsi. Read more
The increasing popularity of plant-based diets has a certain number of health benefits. Read more
Scientists around the country are racing to learn how to use animal organs to save human lives, and bodies donated for research offer a remarkable rehearsal. Read more
An initial inspection of Port Town Texaco on Thursday in response to a complaint confirmed there was an active rodent infestation. Read more
A more recent follow-up post shows an empty display case, with donuts boxed up instead. Read more