The threat of ‘Zombie Deer Disease’ jumping to humans raises concerns Scientists are alarmed after two hunters who consumed deer meat infected with chronic wasting disease (CWD), also known as ‘zombie deer disease,’ were found to have developed neurological diseases similar to the aggressive form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). This worrying link has raised concerns … Read more
Biden Administration Sets New Federal Rule to Limit Silica Dust Exposure in Mining Operations Biden Administration Sets New Federal Rule to Limit Silica Dust Exposure in Mining Operations New federal rule lowers the permissible level of silica dust in mining operations, safeguarding workers and saving lives The Biden administration, in a significant move to protect … Read more
New Article A Remarkable Procedure for Parkinson’s Disease A groundbreaking procedure called deep brain stimulation has provided significant relief to Parkinson’s Disease patients, improving their quality of life. Among those who have benefited is Nicole LaBolle, a 39-year-old resident of Pleasantville, Pennsylvania. A Young Patient’s Battle Nicole was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at the age … Read more
Article Concerns over Vaccinating Dogs: A Dangerous Trend The Dangers of Rabies Hesitancy around vaccines has spilled over to pet owners in recent years, sparking concern about the resurgence of rabies, a virus that’s nearly always fatal. The Importance of Vaccination Some pet owners argue against vaccinating dogs – over concerns that vaccines shorten the … Read more
Nausea Symptoms: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention Nausea Symptoms: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention Nausea Symptoms and Prevention: Explained Learn about the symptoms and preventive measures during a norovirus outbreak. Why do I feel nauseous? Experiencing nausea, while not pleasant, is commonly caused by various factors and is usually not a major concern, according to medical experts. … Read more
Why Meningitis can be Life Threatening if not Treated Quickly The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert to healthcare providers about bacterial infections as a strain of the meningococcal disease begins to circulate within the United States. What is Meningococcal Disease? Meningococcal disease is an illness caused by a bacteria … Read more
Woman finds relief from rare facial distortion condition Victor Sharrah had always been a social person, but for the past three years, he’s found himself more withdrawn. That’s because ever since he woke up one day in November 2020, Sharrah, 59, has been seeing people’s faces distorted or as he put it like “demons.” “I … Read more
Children with ADHD Have Remarkable Differences in Brain Functioning During Rest, New Study Finds Children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) exhibit distinct patterns of brain activity during rest compared to their neurotypical counterparts, according to a groundbreaking national study announced this week. The study, published in the credible American Journal of Psychiatry, analyzed thousands … Read more
Prisons After the severe violence in the Antwerp prison, Minister of Justice Paul Van Tigchelt sent a letter to the prison staff. In it he says he will take measures to improve the “exceptionally difficult” working conditions. “But it is true that this is still insufficient to keep it workable.” Minister Van Tigchelt (Open VLD) … Read more
Rare case of the Bubonic Plague reported in Oregon Introduction: A case of the Bubonic Plague has been reported in Oregon, marking a rare occurrence of the disease in the modern era. Formerly known as the Black Death, the Bubonic Plague caused widespread devastation during the Middle Ages, claiming the lives of approximately 50 million … Read more