Health

Title: NIH Study Reveals Hope for Treatment of ME/CFS Following Bacterial Infection Jennifer Caldwell, a participant in a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), shares her story of how a weekend swimming trip in 2014 led to a bacterial infection and the onset of this debilitating condition. ME/CFS affects over 4 million U.S. adults, …

Obesity Epidemic: Concerns Grow Over Rising Rates in American Children As the percentage of overweight and obese Americans continues to rise, a particularly alarming trend is the increasing number of children who fall into this category. According to recent statistics, a staggering 20% of children between the ages of 2 and 19 are now considered obese. It is important to …

Michigan Reports First Measles Case Since 2019, Urges Public to Get Vaccinated Michigan has recently confirmed its first case of measles since 2019, involving a child in Oakland County who contracted the virus while traveling internationally. Health officials are expressing concerns about the low vaccination rate in the state, which currently stands at 83.6% for children aged 19-35 months. Measles …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a concerning report on the global rise in measles cases, with a staggering 79% increase from the previous year. In 2022, more than 306,000 cases were reported worldwide, sparking fears of a measles resurgence. According to the WHO, the increase in cases is expected to lead to a rise in measles-related deaths in …

The Rise of E-Bike Injuries in America A recent study published in JAMA Surgery has shed light on the increasing number of e-bike injuries in the United States in recent years. The study found that the number of e-bike riders seeking hospital care for head trauma has increased significantly, with nearly 8,000 cases reported in 2022. This marks a 49-fold …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is facing criticism and concern as it prepares to update its guidelines on covid isolation, with medically vulnerable individuals expressing worry over the potential impact. According to reports, the CDC is set to recommend reducing the isolation period for those with covid from ten days to just five days. This change has …

The FDA Grants Approval to First Medication for Severe Frostbite Treatment In a groundbreaking move, the FDA has approved the use of iloprost (Aurlumyn) as the first medication to treat severe frostbite. Originally designed to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, iloprost is a vasodilator that works by opening blood vessels and preventing blood clotting in cases of dangerously cold extremities. Severe …

Title: CDC to Issue New Covid-19 Guidelines to Address Challenges Faced by Infected Individuals The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to release a revised set of guidelines in April for individuals infected with Covid-19. These guidelines aim to provide clarity on when infected individuals can safely leave their homes, taking into account the challenges faced by …

Title: CDC Set to Revise COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines, Shortening Quarantine Period The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing to unveil revised COVID-19 isolation guidelines that could bring significant changes to the quarantine period for individuals infected with the virus. According to CDC sources, the new guidance is expected to eliminate the current recommendation of a 5-day isolation …

Title: CDC Considers Shorter Isolation Period for COVID-19 Patients in New Guidelines The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is contemplating revising its guidelines on how long individuals should isolate after testing positive for COVID-19. The proposed change would eliminate the current recommendation of a five-day isolation period before returning to work or school. Instead, the new guidelines suggest …