Increase in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Diagnoses and Deaths Worry Researchers
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and a new study released by the American Cancer Society reveals a troubling uptick in colorectal cancer diagnosis and deaths among adults younger than 55.[0] According to the report, cases of colorectal cancer and related deaths have declined, with incidence rates dropping by 46 percent and mortality rates […]
Continue reading Lockdowns Prevented Thousands of Premature Births Worldwide
A new research study has found that lockdowns during the Covid-19 pandemic may have prevented tens of thousands of premature births around the world, primarily in high-income countries. The findings come from a multidisciplinary study of 56 million births from 26 countries between January 2015 and July 2020.[0] The study, which was part of the […]
Continue reading Brain-Eating Amoeba: Take Precautions in Charlotte County, FL
Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba,” is a single-celled living organism typically found in soil and warm freshwater, such as lakes, rivers, and hot springs.[0] If the amoeba is inhaled up the nose, it can cause a deadly brain infection known as primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM).[1] According to the Centers for Disease Control […]
Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Ozempic/Semaglutide for Weight Loss
Ozempic, also known as semaglutide, is a drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat Type 2 diabetes. Despite the fact that it has been around for years, it has recently gained a lot of attention due to its use by celebrities for weight loss.[0] The drug, which is administered via injection, […]
Continue reading WHO Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak in Equatorial Guinea, NCDC Issues Risk Assessment for Nigeria
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Equatorial Guinea for the first time.[0] Nine deaths and 16 suspected cases have already been reported, with symptoms including fever, fatigue, blood-stained vomit and diarrhoea.[1] Nigeria is at moderate risk of importing the virus into the country, according to the […]
Continue reading The High Cost of ‘Ozempic Face’: The Unintended Consequences of Wegovy’s Popularity
The demand for Wegovy, a drug containing semaglutide and commonly used for weight loss, has caused a shortage of its sister drug, Ozempic, which is meant to treat type 2 diabetes. Ozempic is also being used off-label for weight loss, further constraining the drug’s supply for diabetes patients.[0] Both drugs are manufactured by Novo Nordisk […]
Continue reading Cannabis Use May Increase Risk of Coronary Artery Disease
A new study presented at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology has revealed that people who use marijuana daily are about 33% more likely to develop coronary artery disease (CAD) than those who have never used the drug.[0] The finding suggests that marijuana use may not […]
Continue reading Reduced Social Media Use Improves Self-Perceptions of Weight and Appearance in Young People
A new study published by the American Psychological Association has found that reducing social media use can significantly improve young people’s self-perceptions regarding their weight and physical appearance. The study, conducted by the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute and published in the journal Psychology of Popular Media, involved 220 undergraduate students between the […]
Continue reading Confirmed Measles Case in Jessamine County: KDPH Offers Vaccination Advice
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) has confirmed a case of measles in a Jessamine County resident who attended the spiritual revival at Asbury University on Feb. 18.[0] This is the third case in Kentucky over the past three months, with the first being reported in December 2022 in Christian County and the second […]
Continue reading Flu Vaccine Performing Well Despite Severity of Season
The flu season this year has been more severe than in previous years, with the number of hospitalizations reaching levels not usually seen until December or January.[0] However, preliminary data from the CDC shows that the flu vaccine has been performing well against the current strain of influenza.[1] The shot proved to be 54% successful […]
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