A recent health scare has emerged involving Abbott's glucose monitors. The issue? Some devices are giving wrong readings, and it's serious. Seven people have died, and hundreds more have been hurt because of this problem. The affected devices are the FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sens
A man in Michigan passed away due to rabies. This happened after he received a kidney from a donor who had the virus. This is a very rare event. It has only happened three times before in the last 50 years. The donor, a man from Idaho, was scratched by a skunk. This happened while he was on his rur
Urinary stone disease (USD) is a big problem in Mexico, but not many people know about it. It affects a lot of people, but we don't have enough information to understand it fully. This makes it hard to plan for public health and prevention. A recent study looked at two things: a big health survey f
In Indonesia, a person's weight can say a lot about their wealth. This is not a joke. It is a serious issue. Researchers looked into this. They found that those with more money tend to have a healthier weight. Those with less money often struggle with being overweight or obese. This is not fair. It
Social media is a powerful tool. It can spread ideas fast. But it can also spread lies. Lies about health can be dangerous. They can make people sick. They can even stop people from getting help. This is a big problem. People need to know the truth. But how? Researchers looked into this. They wante
Pets are family, and just like humans, they can struggle with weight issues. A new study is exploring a way to help cats keep their weight in check. The study is testing a small implant that slowly releases a weight loss drug over six months. This isn't just about looks; it's about health. Overweigh
A person once shared a heartfelt story about regret. They wished they had been with their mom when she passed away. It was Christmas, and they were busy with holiday tasks. Their mom went in for what they thought was a simple heart procedure. Sadly, she never woke up. This left their dad, who had Pa
Smriti Mandhana, the cricket star, had a lot going on lately. She just won the World Cup and was all set to tie the knot with her fiancé, Palash Muchhal. But then, things took a turn. Her dad got really sick, so the wedding had to be postponed. That was bad enough, but then rumors started flying. P
In today's world, employees in small businesses are more worried about their mental well-being than physical safety at work. This shift is notable, especially considering the current social and political climate. It's also interesting to see how this aligns with the values of younger generations, li
In a move that could impact millions, a group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have joined forces to extend key Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions. The plan, led by Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), aims to prevent a sharp increase in health insurance premiums by pr
