Scenes From a City That Only Hands Out Tickets for Using Fentanyl
For the past two and a half years, Oregon has been trying an unusual experiment to stem soaring rates of addiction and overdose deaths. People caught with small amounts of…
Georgia resident dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater lakes
A Georgia resident has died from a rare “brain-eating amoeba,” the state’s health department confirmed last Wednesday. The resident likely became infected while swimming in a freshwater lake or pond…
NIH to test Pfizer’s Paxlovid, other treatments as potential long Covid therapies
Paxlovid, Pfizer’s anti-viral medication to treat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), is displayed in this picture illustration taken October 7, 2022. Wolfgang Rattay | Reuters The National Institutes of Health said…
Brittney Griner takes break from WNBA to focus on mental health
Brittney Griner takes break from WNBA to focus on mental health – CBS News Watch CBS News WNBA star Brittney Griner did not play with her team last night in…
Lead and other metal contaminants increase heart disease risk, AHA warns: ‘We need to do better’
There are a total of 9.2 million lead pipes across the country, with an estimated 1.16 million of them located in Florida, according to a recent report from the Environmental…
Margaret Ferrier: Covid breach MP to learn fate as recall vote closes
The MP should learn on Tuesday whether a by-election will be held in her constituency. Source link
Study Reveals How To Treat Disease Caused By Food Allergy In Children
A new treatment for chronic immune system disease that can prevent children from eating has been identified by a new study done by Tulane University. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is triggered…
This little-known pharma stock can rally 50%, Citi says
It’s time to buy shares of Ionis Pharmaceuticals , according to Citi. The firm upgraded the stock on Monday to buy from neutral and raised its price target to $60…
Dr. Timothy Tiutan on sharing health tips on social media
Dr. Timothy Tiutan on sharing health tips on social media – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Timothy Tiutan, aka “Dr. Tim,” joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss using social media…
Eye Flu Cases On Rise In India: 10 Tips To Keep Your Kids Safe From Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as “pink eye,” is a highly contagious eye infection that primarily affects children. While it is typically a mild and self-limiting condition, it can cause discomfort and…