In recent months, the bird flu vaccine has sparked a debate in the U. S. , with some people urging President Joe Biden to fast-track its authorization. The vaccine has already been developed for the H5N1 strain, and the government has contracted manufacturers to produce nearly 5 million doses. Howev
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been around for ages, but it's been getting a lot of buzz lately for its potential health benefits. Before you dive in, let's explore what ACV is, how it's made, and if it's really worth the hype. Making ACV involves a simple process of fermenting apples, sugar, and ye
Ever noticed how surgeons can be crazy-specific about what they do? Like some prefer fixing bones (orthopaedic surgery), and within that, they might have a favourite body part or problem to tackle. This curious choice of interests among orthopaedic surgery residents in southern Nigeria is no excepti
Did you know that high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, doesn't affect men and women the same way? While guidelines for treating it are often similar, there are unique challenges and opportunities for women. Throughout their lives, women can face different hypertension risks and responses
In the past few years, telemedicine and eHealth services have been on the rise, leading to the rapid growth of Internet hospitals globally. These hospitals played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not much is known about the characteristics and safety of their outpatient pharmacy serv
Former President Jimmy Carter, known for his role in the Camp David Accords that brought peace between Israel and Egypt, had a complicated relationship with Israel. He believed that the debate in the U. S. about Israel's treatment of Palestinians was often one-sided and influenced by pro-Israel lobb
On December 27, plane spotters at LAX observed a worrisome moment. A Delta Air Lines flight, headed to Atlanta, nearly collided with a chartered jet carrying the Gonzaga University basketball team. The Delta flight, operating on an Airbus A321, departed five minutes late and arrived in Atlanta about
Dayle Haddon, a renowned actor and activist, was tragically found dead in a Pennsylvania home last week. She was 76 years old. Emergency services had been called to her residence in Solebury Township, Bucks County, after reports of an unconscious person. Upon arrival, they discovered Haddon in a sec
Did you know that surgeons can now replace your aortic valve without cutting through the middle of your chest? One method they use is called a right anterior mini thoracotomy (RAMT). This approach involves making a small incision on the right side of the chest. But how effective is this method in th
Many health guidelines advise specific low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) targets and strong lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) for patients at high risk. But what happens when these targets are met using moderate-intensity statins? Do physicians need to increase LLT further? We explored this que
