Kimberly-Clark issues recall of cottonelle flushable wipes due to bacteria concerns
A recall was issued on Cottonelle GentlePlus Flushable Wipes after the discovery of possible contamination by the pluralibacter gergovaie bacteria.
Doctor warns of seasonal affective disorder this winter; gives tips on how to cope
With winter around the corner, seasonal affective disorder may occur but there are some things that you can do to cope with this kind of depression.
Experts concerned about women who delay breast cancer screenings amid pandemic
If health screenings get neglected, people run the risk of being diagnosed at a stage where the disease has already progressed.
More young Americans show aversion for alcohol as doctors welcome the trend
Doctors are encouraged by the decrease in alcohol use among those who are in college and also among those who are not in school.
Breakthrough procedure may free type 2 diabetes patients from needing insulin
A procedure is currently available, which could help get rid of the need for insulin of people who are suffering from type 2 diabetes.
Pharma recalls diabetes drug due to high levels of cancer-causing agent
Pharma issues recall on its diabetes drug that contains high levels of NDMA, which is considered a probable carcinogen.
Enjoy Halloween and sweet treats without sacrificing your dental health
Hard candies and chewy candies like taffy and gummy worms are the ones that could really take a toll on the teeth.
Keeping hands clean becomes second nature amid pandemic
Comparing data in October 2019 with that of June 2020, it was found that in the present year, more people remember to wash their hands.
Cutting back on alcoholic drinks can reduce chronic pain among veterans
Veterans who reduced alcohol intake were said to suffer from a lesser amount of chronic pain as compared to those who indulge in heavy drinking.
Coronavirus suppresses pain in early stages; people spread virus without knowing it
The SARS-CoV-2 virus may relieve pain, giving a possible explanation of why almost half of the people who get infected experience a few or no symptoms at all.
World Mental Health Day 2020: Know the signs that say your loved one needs help
The World Metal Health Day this year will be marked on Saturday.
Anti-competition watchdog probes withdrawal of bipolar drug from UK market
A withdrawal of Priadel by Essential Pharma from the market would mean compelling patients to purchase another drug, which is more expensive.
GP surgery closures cause undue burden on thousands of patients
There were about 350,000 patients in the UK who were compelled to move to a new GP surgery following a number of closures.
Pandemic disrupts mental health services in more than 90% of countries
According to WHO, before the pandemic, countries were only allocating a small portion of their health budget on mental health services.
More children vape but many parents do not have a clue, new study reveals
Parents or guardians are less likely to determine or suspect that their children are into vaping as compared to when their children are smoking cigarettes.
Commonly-used anti-anxiety medications may be addictive
FDA stated that it will be requiring makers of benzodiazepines to include possible risks on the drug label.
Scientists turn to dirt for help in fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
An exotic compound made up of two antibiotics produced by a soil organism was discovered and found to be resilient against antibiotic resistance.
Signs, symptoms, and risk factors of throat cancer people must be aware of
In 2018 alone, more than 30,000 people in the U.S. were diagnosed with throat cancer, bringing more attention to this deadly disease.
Smoking weed may worsen pain after surgery
Aside from increasing acute pain, those who used marijuana prior to surgery also showed that they required more anesthesia during the surgical procedure.
FDA approves drug combo treatment for mesothelioma
A drug combo treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma, which could no longer be removed through surgery, was approved by the FDA.
FDA announces recall of pre-cut watermelon, apples over listeria contamination concerns
A routine inspection led to the discovery of listeria monocytogenes on the equipment where the pre-cut fruits are being packed.
Twenty percent of adults caring for loved ones with dementia end up sacrificing their careers
One-fifth of adults who take care of a relative with dementia have sacrificed their professional lives as a result of the need to care for them.
Coronavirus update: Regular conversations can spread virus more than six-feet away
Normal conversations can carry coronavirus airborne droplets up to a distance of more than six feet in enclosed spaces, especially without proper ventilation.
Eating mom's faeces may boost immunity of C-section born babies, study suggests
The researchers also saw that the treated infants had abundant bacteroidales in days.
Virtual fitness classes help battle addiction amid pandemic in absence of in-person sessions
Free athletic activities and a supportive sober community help more than 36,000 individuals across the US battle addiction amid the pandemic.
Underground insulin networks help diabetics survive as copay limits take toll on finances
Confronted with the problem of very expensive insulin, many diabetics turned to underground insulin networks to seek for the life-saving insulin.
Only 50% Americans plan to get flu shots
Researchers noted that the results of the survey indicate the need to educate populations, especially those who are at a higher risk.
International Day of Older Persons: How to care for the elderly amid pandemic
Those aged 60 and older already outnumber those aged below five years old, according to the United Nations.
Long-term use of acid reflux medications increases risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Using proton pump inhibitors for a long period may lead to certain adverse health effects, and it has the propensity of increasing type 2 diabetes risk.
Keto diet: New study reveals this popular diet is bad for heart health
Researchers revealed the keto diet allows the consumption of foods that can invariably increase cardiovascular risk.