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Black bear kebabs make family sick with parasitic worms
CNN — It was supposed to be a celebration, but one family’s unique meal of black bear meat sent several members to the hospital instead. The celebration happened in summer 2022, according to the account in the latest edition of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. An extended…
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Georgia health centers calling for blood donors to help Texas, Oklahoma after deadly storms
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A nonprofit regional blood center with Georgia locales is calling on all donors to help replenish the supply to help those affected by deadly storms in Texas and Oklahoma. Blood Assurance, which is part of the National Blood Emergency Readiness Corps, is responding to the deadly storms. A tornado…
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States plea to help reduce number of missed health appointments
Health services in Guernsey have called for the community to help reduce the number of missed medical appointments. More than 5,500 clinician outpatient appointments were not used last year after patients did not attend, the States of Guernsey said. The Committee for Health & Social Care and the Medical Specialist Group (MSG) have urged islanders…
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Mike Tyson ‘doing great’ after health issue on flight to Los Angeles
Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson suffered an apparent medical scare on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday. The incident came in the run-up to a scheduled July bout between the 57-year-old and YouTuber turned fighter Jake Paul in Dallas. According to In Touch Weekly, passengers heard an announcement asking for medical…
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Mike Tyson recovering after health emergency on flight out of Florida: reports
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— Pro-boxer Mike Tyson is recovering after suffering a health issue while flying out of Miami, according to reports. People Magazine reported that the boxer became “nauseous and dizzy” after suffering an ulcer flare-up, a spokesperson said. The spokesperson told People that Tyson was “doing great” and that the flare-up happened about 30…
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Post Hurricane Health & Safety concerns
In the aftermath of a hurricane, there are a number of health and safety concerns to look out for. To ensure your safety after a storm, remember these important points. Health Care Hospitals and medical facilities may operate only a limited basis if they’ve sustained structural damage or loss of power. Mobile health units may…
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Federal Health Agency Acknowledges Psilocybin’s Therapeutic Potential And Touts Forthcoming Psychedelic Research
A newly posted page about psilocybin on a federal health agency’s website acknowledges the potential benefits the psychedelic substance might provide—including for treatment of alcohol use disorder, anxiety and depression. The page also highlights psilocybin research being funded by the federal government into the drug’s effects on pain, migraines, psychiatric disorders and various other conditions.…
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How noncompete ban could shake up health care landscape
(The Hill) — The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) vote to ban noncompete agreements is set to have an outsized impact on the health care sector, empowering clinicians and raising anxiety among private practices who worry it will compound staffing problems. The FTC voted 3-2 last month to ban all current and future agreements preventing workers…
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Global Leaders Urge Progress On Pandemic Measures Despite Missed Deadline
The 77th World Health Assembly is underway in Geneva. GENEVA — As the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) opened on Monday, global leaders pressed World Health Organization (WHO) member states to conclude a pandemic agreement, despite failing to meet the original deadline for reaching a consensus. The WHA, a week-long gathering that sets the agenda…
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Health Headlines: Helpful tips to stay safe during Memorial Day festivities
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – For many, Memorial Day weekend kicks off all things summer with warm temperatures, barbeques and vacations. However, it is also important to be safe while enjoying the festivities. Dr. Anamika Singh, the chief of emergency medicine at Hartford Hospital, joined News 8 at noon to share some helpful tips.