Saturday, April 27

Health

The highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in grocery store milk products for the very first time, the United States Food and Drug Administration announced. While the news of milk testing positive for HPAI viruses, including H5N1 or bird flu, may be alarming to some, the FDA has downplayed the discovery, noting that further […]

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After much debate during the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization has now broadened its definition of airborne pathogens to include droplets of any size that either land directly on a person or are inhaled through the air. The WHO update comes after extensive discussions and controversies surrounding the classification of COVID-19 transmission. Initially, WHO […]

Thousands of avocado oil units have been recalled due to a risk of glass containers breaking. Primal Kitchen, headquartered in Oxnard, California, announced a voluntary recall of approximately 2,060 cases of its 750 ml avocado oil product on April 19. The product was sold by different vendors in the U.S., Canada, and online. According to […]

Neurologists have cautioned that prolonged stress can increase the likelihood of experiencing anxiety and depression, which in turn raises the chance of memory decline. They explained that when stressed, the body releases a hormone called cortisol, which helps the brain use glucose more effectively and temporarily boosts energy level. However, […]

People who like to watch the stars locally can see a full moon this week. It is expected to start on Monday evening and continue until Thursday. For those in the Dallas area, the full moon will appear in the sky at 7:07 p.m. with about 98% brightness and will set at 6:05 a.m. the next day, as stated by the Farmers Almanac. The full moon will reach 100% brightness the following Tuesday evening, rising again at 7:07 p.m. and setting at 6:31 a.m.

Experienced health experts in the haematology field have criticized advertisements that label certain medications as 'blood tonics', stating that the information is not accurate. They stated that the use of 'blood tonic' should be discouraged, emphasizing that it is not supported by scientific medicine. Scholars from the University of Lagos described this usage as a marketing tactic.

The overworked members of the Association of Residents Doctors, Ladoke Akintola Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State chapter, have asked the state governor, Seyi Makinde, to address the serious situation they are currently experiencing. The LAUTECH doctors expressed their concerns about the unattractive remuneration package and noted the situation in a series of posts on X on Sunday.

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