CDC sending team to Chicago to assist with response to citys first measles cases since 2019
Five cases of measles have been confirmed in Chicago, marking the first cases of the highly contagious virus in the city since 2019. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responding to the outbreak by sending…
Study: Diet drinks linked to 20% increased risk of dangerous heart conditio
A new study has found that drinking artificially sweetened beverages can increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, a dangerous irregular heartbeat that is a leading cause of stroke in the US, by 20%. The research, which analyzed data…
Diet drinks linked to 20% increased risk of dangerous heart condition, study finds
A new study has found that consuming artificially sweetened beverages can increase the risk of atrial fibrillation by 20%. Atrial fibrillation is a leading cause of stroke in the U.S. and can lead to serious health issues such…
Explore a Map of 16 States with Confirmed Measles Cases
In a worrying trend, cases of measles have been popping up in states across the U.S. since the beginning of the year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an emergency warning on Jan. 25 after…
Study finds link between artificially sweetened drinks and irregular heartbeat
New Study Finds Link Between Artificially Sweetened Drinks and Atrial Fibrillation A recent study from Shanghai has found that consuming two liters of diet soda or other artificially sweetened drinks a day can increase the risk of atrial…
Exploring the Presence of Pregabalin in Drug-Related Deaths
The Rise of Pregabalin Abuse in the UK Pregabalin, a commonly prescribed medication for epilepsy, pain, anxiety, and depression under brand names such as Alzain, Axalid, and Lyrica, has been causing concern in the UK due to its…
Measles case confirmed in Wayne County: List of exposure sites
The second case of measles has been reported in Michigan since the 2019 outbreak, with the case linked to international travel in an adult in Wayne County. Health officials are currently working to identify and contact those who…
Insider Wales Sport: Sentara health officials discuss CDCs new COVID-19 guidelines
CDC Announces New COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines On March 1st, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced updated COVID-19 isolation guidelines. According to the new guidelines, individuals who test positive for COVID-19 are no longer required to…
Insider Insight: The Connection Between Cannabis and Heart Health
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has shed light on the potential risks of frequent cannabis use on cardiovascular health. The study, which analyzed survey data from 430,000 adults in the U.S.,…
Orthorexia: An eating disorder that is misunderstood and inadvertently praised
Jason Wood, a man who suffers from orthorexia, recently had a moment of intense anxiety and stress while on vacation with his husband. The trigger? His inability to swap pita for fresh vegetables in his hummus plate. This…