KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — A days-long intense heatwave has disrupted normal life in Pakistan, especially in its largest city, Karachi, where doctors treated thousands of victims of heatstroke at various hospitals, health officials said Tuesday. Several people fell unconscious in the city and some of them later died, local media said. Temperatures soared as high […]
Gun violence is an “urgent” public health crisis, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says in a new public health advisory speaking out about firearm-related deaths. More than half of suicides in the United States involve a firearm, and suicides make up over half of all firearm deaths. Guns are also a leading cause of […]
Since the pandemic started, we’ve seen a surge of COVID infections during the summer months. agrobacter via Getty Images We don’t typically associate hot weather with viral illnesses, but COVID has thwarted that in recent years. This summer seems to be no exception: Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that […]
Six months after her daughter’s death, Jenele Hughes and her family attended what would have been the teen’s graduation from Grandview High School. Like many seniors, her daughter Amauri Hughes had been excited to graduate and start the next phase of her life. She had planned to attend Florida A&M University, and then become a […]
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There’s a common misconception floating around in regards to the very trendy medication, Ozempic (semaglutide). Contrary to popular belief, Ozempic is not a weight loss drug. It’s a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist (GLP-1 AR) used to treat type 2 diabetes (T2D) and its risk factors in adults. In fact, this is the only use […]
Around 2016, Mary Witkop noticed a bump on the inside of her right knee. Concerned, she visited several doctors and they all agreed that the mass was likely harmless. “I saw probably five or six doctors who all told me that it was a lipoma, which is like fatty tissue,” Witkop, 64, of Beulah, Michigan, […]
The King and Queen will undertake a summer tour to the Channel Islands, visiting Jersey and Guernsey for the first time during their reign after doctors signed off on travel. The King, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, will fit in a whistlestop two-day trip to the islands, where he is known as the Duke […]
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A group of medical professionals vacationing in Florida rushed to help a teen girl who was attacked by a shark on Friday. The incident happened at Rosemary Beach in Walton County. Two 15-year-old girls were in waist-deep water with some friends when they were attacked, the South Walton Fire District […]
At first glance, the 26-year-old Ye sisters undoubtedly look alike—both have long, dark hair and are around the same height. But they don’t know if they are fraternal or identical twins. “Our parents never got a test to tell if we were identical,” said Kara. “We did look very similar when we were young, but […]
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Sugary caffeinated beverages are often the go-to solution for people wanting to combat the mid-morning slump, however, new research suggests these drinks could be linked to serious conditions which require emergency treatment. Energy drinks tend to contain high levels of sugar and caffeine, which has led to calls for moderation. A recent study conducted at […]