Public health bosses will advise hospitals on how to cope with a deadly fungus that has become resistant to most drugs. Candida auris was first identified in 2009 and has since struck hundreds in Britain and the US, among other countries. Hospitals are now struggling to deal with the little-known fungus, prompting health officials in … Read more
Pregnant women who use marijuana heavily to treat morning sickness affect part of the baby’s brain associated with memory Prevalence of pregnant women using pot increased by 62% from 2002 to 2014 Researchers exposed pregnant female rats to a synthetic chemical that acts similarly to marijuana, equivalent to heavy use in humans Baby rats exposed in … Read more
More than 56,000 pounds of stuffed sandwiches recalled over plastic contamination fears J & J Snack Foods Handhelds Corp recalled more than 56,000 pounds of pepperoni pizza and ham & cheese stuffed sandwiches Two customers allegedly found ‘semi-transparent plastic’ in the products on April 3 Packages were shipped nationwide, but it’s unclear which states are affected … Read more
A comedian has sparked outrage after mocking an epileptic woman who had a seizure during his show. Andrew Schulz, of New York, was performing in New Orleans on March 30 when audience members called out asking for medical help. This occurred after a woman – who has not been identified – was taken out by … Read more
Children who live near busy roads are at a higher risk of having developmental delays, a new study finds. Researchers say that kids who live less than one-third of a mile away from high-traffic roads such as interstates and highways were twice as likely to score lower on tests of communication skills in infancy and … Read more
Many of us look back on our childhoods with fond memories of running through a park, playing hide-and-seek or competing in sports day. But a study suggests our activity levels begin to plummet at just seven years old. Children become lazier when they start school, regardless of whether they were active to start off with, … Read more
A mother-of-five lived for 99 years with a ‘totally backwards’ body, doctors have revealed. Rose Marie Bentley, from Molalla in northwest Oregon, was discovered to have situs inversus with levocardia. This caused her liver, stomach and pancreas to develop on her right side rather than in their normal more ‘left’ position. Mrs Bentley was oblivious … Read more
Hyacinths could lead to a cure for blindness ‘because they contain potent compounds that stop growth of abnormal blood vessels in the eyes’ The unexpected growth of blood vessel cells in the eyes is linked to blindness Tests found homoisoflavonoids can halt the growth of abnormal blood vessels Researchers say they could create synthetic versions … Read more
Teeth whitening products containing hydrogen peroxide can damage the tissue underneath and make them weaker Researchers studied teeth whitening strips and added to damaging evidence Real teeth were exposed to the bleaching agent and the underlying layer eroded Hydrogen peroxide – also used by dentists – is not tightly regulated, experts say By Vanessa Chalmers … Read more
People who suffer catastrophic brain injuries may recover their social skills quicker by stroking guinea pigs, research suggests. Traumatic brain injuries often affect a patient’s ability to feel empathy and express their emotions. But a study found allowing patients to stroke ‘cute animals’ – such as micro pigs, rabbits and donkeys – during rehabilitation sessions … Read more
A cancer vaccine that teaches the body to fight tumours has put three lymphoma patients into remission. The vaccine is injected directly into the tumour and teaches the immune system to destroy it, as well as seek other cancerous cells. Researchers tested it on 11 patients with lymphoma and said some were in full remission … Read more
A mother-of-two has revealed how a hug with her son ended up saving her life after it revealed a cancerous lump on her breast. Emily Makin, from Wigan, lifted her arms to cuddle Harrison, now three, when she spotted a mass at the top of her right breast last summer. Initially thinking it was just … Read more
TV personality Gail Porter, it must be said, has been through more than her fair share of setbacks. At the height of her fame she famously lost all her hair, and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and briefly sectioned only a few years later. In 2009 she lost her mum to cancer. One night last … Read more