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Hepatitis A popped up the CDC’s radar in 2017 when the agency first became aware of widespread outbreaks. Since 2016, over 17,000 cases have been reported, including 170 deaths. We have details on the underlying epidemics that led to it all.Cases of hepatitis A dropped dramatically after vaccine recommendations in 1996, but reports of the disease skyrocketed again in 2016. Hep A is most prevalent in...
6/11/2019 5:44:32 PM
Each year, the Environmental Working Group compiles a list of fruits and vegetables called The Clean Fifteen. Using information from a USDA database, the EWG has found the produce on this list to have the lowest residue from pesticides. This makes finding affordable, non-organic produce a little easier for those on a tight grocery budget.The Clean Fifteen is a resource provided to consumers detailing...
6/11/2019 7:00:00 AM
Hepatitis A popped up the CDC’s radar in 2017 when the agency first became aware of widespread outbreaks. Since 2016, over 17,000 cases have been reported, including 170 deaths. We have details on the underlying epidemics that led to it all.Cases of hepatitis A dropped dramatically after vaccine recommendations in 1996, but reports of the disease skyrocketed again in 2016. Hep A is most prevalent in...
6/11/2019 7:00:00 AM
When was the last time you visited your pharmacy? Chances are, the trip left you reeling over a painful price tag. And many others think the same thing. So officials in 44 states have said enough is enough, taking on an apparent nationwide price-gouging conspiracy in what is sure to be a massive legal battle.A multi-state lawsuit has been filed against dozens of pharmaceutical companies accused of...
6/7/2019 7:00:00 AM
Acne reminiscent of the teenage years isn’t the “youthful” look most adults are aiming for. Breakouts can be frustrating and feel like something that should have been left in the past, along with awkward prom dates and first jobs.We wanted to tackle this for our readers and our preliminary research indicates some exciting news that puts at least some amount of control in the hands of those with this...
6/6/2019 7:00:00 AM
A new study out of the Washington University School of Medicine warns of the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle and concludes that Americans are still not doing enough to increase their daily activity. In fact, data concerning daily physical activity found time spent sitting has increased even more for individuals of all ages.We took a close look at the data to learn just how much inactivity has...
6/6/2019 7:00:00 AM
Heart transplant waiting lists could someday be a thing of the past. 3D printing technology has taken a step in an incredible new direction with the first complete printing of a human heart. Researchers are apparently now using 3D printing technology to create human hearts using ink made with heart and blood vessel stem cells combined with hydrogel. These researchers used CT imaging to make the transplant...
6/5/2019 7:00:00 AM
Federal officials have charged 53 medical professionals, including 31 doctors, with illegally prescribing and distributing narcotic pain killers. The April 2019 bust, conducted by the Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force, proved to be the largest takedown of “whitecoat” opioid prescribers to date. The law enforcement effort focused on states most heavily impacted by the opioid crisis,...
6/5/2019 7:00:00 AM
Hunters and fans of deer, elk and moose meat may have a growing threat to worry about. At least 25 U.S. states and 3 Canadian provinces have confirmed cases of a deadly and contagious disease ravaging wild and domestic game populations. This “zombie” deer disease causes muscle wasting, reduced coordination and behavioral changes in these animals, is similar to “mad cow disease,” and we don’t yet know...
6/4/2019 7:00:00 AM
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting about 11.5% of the adult population. Despite its prevalence, it’s one of the more preventable chronic illnesses, with diet and lifestyle being key factors. What we eat is just as important as the number of calories we consume each day, and a diet that’s more plant-based could cut our heart failure risk by over 40%.A recent...
5/31/2019 7:00:00 AM
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