[ad_1] It is difficult to track the growing flow of reports and data on misinformation, misinformation, partisan content and literacy in the news. This weekly overview shows the highlights of what you may have missed. The WHO has designated anti-vaxxers as one of the top 10 threats to global health in 2019. But is the … Read more
[ad_1] according to rrstar.com, health officials in Rockford warn of a possible measles outbreak here in Illinois and encourage everyone to get vaccinated, if they have not already done so. In recent weeks, measles cases have been confirmed in 10 states. Two of these cases are here in Illinois. So far, the largest epidemic has … Read more
[ad_1] (Credit: iStock) (IStock) The researchers converted plastic bags into carbon chips for batteries, providing a way to value discarded plastic bags. Pollution of plastic bags has become such a serious environmental problem that California has banned single-use plastic bags in department stores and organizations are proliferating around the world to fight the vast expanses … Read more
[ad_1] BOSTON – Here is a way to predict your heart health: go down and give me 41. A new study found that men who can do at least 40 pumps in one attempt are much less likely to suffer from heart disease and other dangerous cardiovascular conditions over the next 10 years. Harvard T.H. … Read more
[ad_1] International Childhood Cancer Day: What are the 5 Most Common Pediatric Cancers – Their Signs & Symptoms | & nbspPhoto Credit: & nbspThinkstock New Delhi: Every year, 15th February is celebrated as the International Childhood Cancer Day since 2002, when it was founded by Childhood Cancer International. This is an excellent initiative that educates … Read more
[ad_1] When it comes to making babies, it's all about speed. It has long been said that "strong swimmers" prevail, but new research shows how important it is to be fast in the race for fertilization. This is because zipped sperm will probably be the only ones fast enough to sneak past the bottlenecks of … Read more
[ad_1] Between February 2 and 9, the number of people seeking treatment for the flu has reached its highest level since the start of the flu season last October. And in Georgia, the number of people with flu-like symptoms who have seen a doctor has gone from 5% to 6.3% over the same period, according … Read more
[ad_1] Diabetes: How Black Coffee Can Reduce Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Manage Your Blood Glucose & nbsp | & nbspPhoto Credit: & nbspThinkstock New Delhi: The rate of increase of type 2 diabetes in the world is really high. It is important to understand what measures can prevent the disease and which … Read more
[ad_1] Although sales are down, Viagra, an erectile dysfunction drug, as well as its generic formulation, remains at the forefront of the ED drug market. And viagra maker Pfizer continues to maintain its market share. Why? The CNBC reports that among prescriptions for erectile dysfunction medications between December 1, 2018 and January 31, 2019, 65% … Read more
[ad_1] Drummond is part of the untold number of Americans affected each year by a medical diagnosis error. It is difficult to determine exactly how much. "There is not a single health care organization in the country that measures their diagnostic performance," said Dr. Mark Graber, Chief Medical Officer of the Society for the Improvement … Read more