CNN — Catherine, Princess of Wales, has said she has completed her chemotherapy and is “doing what I can to stay cancer free,” as she plans to return gradually to public life…
Month: September 2024
Study of older patients suggests 1 in 5 cases of dementia may be attributable to vision impairment
Medical Xpress – Prior research has found that there may be a connection between hearing loss in aging people and the onset of dementia. In a new study, a team of health…
Alabama man dies in Destin hospital after surgeon removes wrong organ. How it happened.
Pensacola News Journal – Civil and possible criminal charges are being considered after the death of an Alabama man who died when a surgeon at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast mistakenly removed…
PETA-Linked Committee Targets Fast Food Outlets Located Near Medical Schools
News Release, Sep 4, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C.—A new survey by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine reveals that 69.2% of U.S. hospitals affiliated with…
Alaska judge strikes down law saying only doctors can provide abortions
THE HILL – A state judge in Alaska struck down a law prohibiting anyone other than a licensed physician from performing abortions. Superior Court Judge Josie Garton ruled Wednesday the law imposed…
Tim Walz Family Members Back Trump
DailyWire.com – Some of Minnesota Democrat Governor Tim Walz’s family came out in support of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump this week, snubbing the Democrats’ vice presidential nominee. The eight individuals took…
New Travel Fear Unlocked: Scorpions in Your Hotel Room
THRILLIST – A lawsuit filed by Michael Farchi, 62, detailed a terrifying encounter with a scorpion at the Venetian Las Vegas. The scorpion reportedly stung Farchi on his genitals, which Farchi claimed…
Mayo Clinic Q and A: When is it time for a knee replacement?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. When is a knee replacement appropriate? ANSWER: Osteoarthritis is an extremely common condition affecting over 500 million people worldwide. The knee is the most frequently…
How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients
The New York Times – Acadia Healthcare is one of America’s largest chains of psychiatric hospitals. Since the pandemic exacerbated a national mental health crisis, the company’s revenue has soared. Its stock…
Animals Farmed For Fur In China Test Positive For Myriad Concerning Viruses
KFF HEALTH NEWS – Of the 125 viruses found in 461 diseased animals, 39 had a higher potential of infecting other species, researchers found. Meanwhile, a new MRNA-based vaccine to combat mpox…