PREVENTION & WELLBEING

A flu shot clinic for members of the WVU community was held at the Student Recreation Center, Oct. 16, 2023. Several other clinics are scheduled for later this month. (WVU Photo/Davidson Chan) To promote health and safety in communities across the state, West Virginia University health experts encourage everyone to practice prevention through vaccination as […]

Editor’s note: This column originally appeared Nov. 1, 2022. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surveillance is showing increase in respiratory syncytial virus detections. RSV-associated emergency department visits and hospitalization are also increasing in multiple regions of our country. Some regions nearing seasonal peak levels. You hear it in the news daily. This virus […]

At the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi, groundbreaking research has been conducted to explore the intersection of yoga asanas (postures) and medicine. Let’s delve into the research findings from AIIMS, shedding light on how yoga asanas can play a vital role in modern healthcare. Yoga, which is an ancient practice originating […]

Yoga session with Helen Puk (Photo: Submitted) It was organised by Helen Puk of the Northampton Interfaith Forum, with financial support from the Northampton Community Foundation (NCF). The camp offered a range of alternative wellness therapies, including Reiki healing, sound and crystal therapies, and different types of massage. Other therapies on offer included meditation, breathing […]

Each year in the United States, 2.1 million children younger than 5 receive outpatient treatment for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But for up to 80,000 youngsters, the infection becomes severe and leads to hospitalization, making RSV the country’s leading cause of infant hospitalization. In a report […]

Are you struggling to breathe? Are you looking for a solution to naturally improve your breathing and lung health without compromising on safety and efficacy? AirPhysio is an innovative device designed specifically to provide relief from respiratory problems. This OPEP Device combines natural air pressure with an oscillation that helps clear the lungs of mucus, […]

0 Fighting venous thromboembolism and related clinical manifestations (i.e. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE)) is now possible. A commitment that the two Ferrara healthcare companies have undertaken, also joining the awareness campaign on the occasion of World Thrombosis Day on 13 October 2023. The “Per il Tuo Cuore (HCF ONLUS)” Foundation which […]

Europe is proving a miserable World Health Organization statistic to be accurate. The Guardian reported that about 98% of the continent’s populace is breathing polluted air. That aligns with WHO experts who estimate that 99% of people globally inhale crummy breaths. What’s worse for Europeans, monitoring shows about two-thirds of residents are sucking in air […]

University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers conducted a statewide survey of all patients on breathing machines in hospitals and long-term care facilities and found that a significant percentage of them harbored two pathogens known to be life-threatening in those with compromised immune systems. One pathogen, Acinetobacter baumannii, was identified in nearly 31 percent of all […]

Stopping a panic attack takes focus—something Katie Christianson, 53, didn’t have in abundance the day she and her husband were told that he had cancer. It wasn’t until nighttime, after he had gone to sleep, that the shock of the news gave way to feelings of fear and dread for her. Suddenly she couldn’t breathe, […]

In an era where sustainability and well-being take centre stage, the importance of cleaner air cannot be overstated. Addressing this crucial need, BSRIA proudly presents “Cleaner Air, Better Tomorrow,” a ground-breaking event aimed at elevating the discourse on air quality and its profound impact on our lives. BSRIA, a globally recognised network of experts […]

IMPERIAL VALLEY – “Every big fire starts as a small fire,” Firefighter Paramedic Joel Rivera shared with five-years-old and older kids at a fire prevention presentation at the Camarena Memorial Library, held for National Fire Prevention Week, on Monday, October 9, in Calexico. The presentation was one of the many actions that Imperial Valley fire […]

Unforeseen, swift and life-changing, spinal cord injury (SCI) has a significant impact on the afflicted individuals and their socially bound caregivers for a  long term. About 1.5 million of the Indian population is approximated to be living with SCI, although exact statistics and a national database is lacking, as is public awareness. The leading cause […]

CHENNAI: Prostate enlargement and other conditions that arise due to the prostate can cause a significant effect on the quality of life. Exercise, healthy lifestyle, and a balanced diet can play crucial roles in preventing prostate complications. • Exercise: Obesity and being overweight are linked to an increased risk of prostate complications. Regular physical activity […]

Microphone voice speaker in seminar classroom, lecture hall or conference meeting: © Mongkol-stock.adobe.com At the opening plenary of IDWeek 2023, Isaac “Zak” Kohane, MD, PhD, the inaugural chair of Harvard Medical School’s Department of Biomedical Informatics, engaged infectious diseases experts by discussing the potential of medical AI while also highlighting its challenges. Kohane, a physician-scientist […]

Right now, a first-of-its-kind vaccine for the prevention of cancer in dogs is entering efficacy testing. After 4 years of clinical trials that have all pointed to the vaccine’s capability to stop cancer before it starts, investigators are looking forward to proving it works as intended. That excitement is not only because positive efficacy testing […]

It is estimated that as many as 600 people die each year in the U.S. from underride collisions. One mother says there is a simple solution that could save lives. Underride crashes are when cars collide into the rear or side of a tractor trailer and slide underneath it. These crashes typically leave a car […]

The changing landscape of RSV prevention | Image Credit: © Peter Hansen – © Peter Hansen – stock.adobe.com. Article highlights Historical Challenges: RSV vaccine development has been difficult due to the virus’s complexity and lifelong reinfection potential. Clinical Impact: RSV leads to severe respiratory illnesses in children, causing hospitalizations and secondary bacterial infections. Recent Advances: […]

By EMILY NAVA Staff Writer With October here and temperatures dropping, flu season has arrived, new COVID-19 vaccines are here, and it’s time to get prepared and informed. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Fall and winter are a time when viruses that cause respiratory disease usually circulate more heavily in the […]

Beyfortus (generic name: Nirsevimab) was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 17, 2023. Beyfortus is a long-acting monoclonal antibody designed to protect newborns and infants from medically attended respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. For the purposes of the Beyfortus drug trials, “medically attended” refers to any RSV infection requiring […]