Browsing: Health

A new study presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2024 suggests that catching up on sleep during weekends could significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. Researchers from China analyzed sleep data from 90,903 individuals over a

Federal inspectors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) uncovered significant violations at a Boar’s Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that has caused a nationwide recall of deli meats. The violations include mold, mildew, and

South Korea’s latest COVID-19 data reveals a significant spike in virus levels within wastewater amid an ongoing summer outbreak, officials reported. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), the concentration of COVID-19 detected in sewage treatment facilities

Italy and Korea have heightened their alert levels, while France anticipates sporadic cases as MPox poses a growing threat globally. These nations are stepping up their public health responses amid increasing infections and global concerns about the disease’s spread.

A recent scandal involving cooking oil in China has led to a surge in local demand for home oil presses, reflecting growing concerns about food safety. Authorities have launched an investigation following reports that a major state-owned company used fuel

A recent American Cancer Society study highlights that up to 40% of new cancer diagnoses and 44% of cancer-related deaths among adults over 30 could be prevented through changes in lifestyle. Published this week, the study underscores the detrimental effects

Recent findings highlight the health risks associated with alcohol consumption, even at moderate levels. According to Dr. Tim Stockwell of the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, a daily intake of just one alcoholic drink can reduce one’s lifespan by

In a recent enforcement notice issued by the FDA, a prominent soda company has initiated a recall of several of its products due to undisclosed chemicals and preservatives, including a dye associated with cancer risk. The recall encompasses four beverages manufactured

Loaves of bread have been withdrawn from store shelves across Japan following the discovery of what is believed to be the remains of a small animal, suspected to be a rat. Production of the bread was immediately halted at a

Health officials in New York City are grappling with a surge in cases of a rare disease associated with rat urine, particularly among sanitation workers who are routinely exposed to these pests. This concerning trend comes just a year after