The heat dome that killed 29 people in New Jersey finally broke Monday morning, but it broke hard, with rounds of severe thunderstorms that brought flash flooding to the tri-state area, stranded cars on highways, and collapsed part of the roof of a New Jersey warehouse store. Heavy rain caused part of the roof of…
Today’s wellness industry is worth a staggering $6.8 trillion (as of 2024) and is expected to soar to $9.8 trillion by 2029. And that’s really not a surprise, considering how our collective preferences for health products have shifted towards what we perceive as being ‘more natural.’ With this almost universal shift to ‘natural’ or ‘organic’…
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From September this year, the NHS will extend RSV vaccination to all adults aged 65-74 who are living with a chronic respiratory condition or who have a suppressed immune system. Health experts have described the move as a “win-win” that will result in fewer people getting ill, and fewer people attending emergency departments (EDs), thus…
The dangerous heat wave gripping the eastern United States is already knocking out power for hundreds of thousands of people, and emergency officials are warning that the worst of the heat and grid stress is not over. According to CNN reporting from July 3, more than 200,000 customers were without power Thursday evening as the…
Planning a baby may be a future decision, but the financial preparation should begin much earlier. In India, maternity care can involve hospitalisation, delivery-related expenses, follow-up care and newborn needs. Health insurance can support this planning only when the right benefits are active on time. Since maternity cover often comes with waiting periods, limits and…
Ed’s stories explore prescription drug pricing, affordability and access, as well issues surrounding patents, litigation, and legislation. He is also the author of the morning Pharmalittle newsletter and the afternoon Pharmalot newsletter. Dozens of congressional lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to force Eli Lilly to reinstate mandated price breaks to hospitals that participate in…
A flesh-eating parasite that the United States eradicated in 1966 has returned — and the 16 confirmed animal cases represent only the beginning of what veterinary experts and public health officials are working to contain. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the first U.S. animal case on June 3, 2026, in a…
Spermidine Kicks Immune System Out of Sensecene – Image by SHVETS production from Pexels Scientists say that adding a daily dose of spermidine can boost immune function in older adults. The team of immunologists and gerontologists reported that, in a placebo-controlled randomized trial, seniors who sipped a spermidine supplement kicked their adaptive immune system back…
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. Congratulations on making it this far, and remember there are only a couple of more days until the weekend arrives. So keep plugging away. After all, what are the alternatives? While you ponder the possibilities, we invite you to join us for a needed…
