First, let's talk about Iceland. A land known for its breathtaking landscapes and a unique wildlife. Amidst this beauty, Iceland has been facing a surprising issue. Icelandic horses, once free to share fields with their sheep friends, are now grappling with a never-before-seen health problem. A stub
In the age-old battle against malaria, traditional methods like insecticide-treated nets and indoor spraying are losing ground. Why? Mosquitos are developing resistance to these insecticides, and many of us, especially kids, are still getting bitten outside when it is dark. This is grave news for Af
Young people the rate of people having a hard time sleeping at night because of kidney disease are a lot even higher than you imagine. The bad news is that this type of problem is usually accompanied by sleep apnea of some type or form. Currently, there is a host of reasons why kidney dis
Obesity is a big problem. It's a chronic disease that can lead to serious heart and metabolic issues. Doctors know that visceral fat, the kind that sits deep in your abdomen, is a major culprit. This type of fat is linked to bad cholesterol levels, which can cause heart disease. So, researchers want
Imagine dealing with the aftermath of a stroke. It's tough enough to regain control of your body, but what about issues you can't see or easily talk about? Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a real problem. This means that people after a stroke often have trouble controlling their bladder an
COVID-19 has been a major challenge for healthcare workers. Health professionals have been under a lot of stress. This isn't a new thing during pandemics but it has been different this time, because it has been happening for so long. Healthcare workers have been dealing with a lot of stress d
Over two million donut cases were taken off shelves in a major recall across the United States and Canada. A wave of concern stirred from reports of potential listeria contamination. The FDA identified the problem and took immediate action to prevent further spread. All products produced before Dece
Across the United States, the flu has made a dramatic comeback, with health authorities seeing the highest level in fifteen years. Doctors are seeing more people with flu-like symptoms than ever in the last 15 years. Over a third of the tests for flu in the past week were positive. As
A telehealth company out of San Francisco is in hot water over a Super Bowl ad promoting a weight loss drug. This drug is not approved by the FDA because it's custom made by specialized pharmacies. Two U. S. senators and a pharmaceutical industry group are upset because they think the ad doesn't pro
Imagine having a tool that promises to make your job faster and more cost-effective—but it doesn't. Doctors are performing a certain type of weight-loss surgery using robots. This procedure is known as a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). During this surgery, doctors use a robotic system called Da Vi
