Category: Health
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How to Manage Your Asthma When Outdoor Air Quality is Poor
Asthma is worsened by air pollution and climate change. Understand the impacts and learn how to minimize exposure with guidelines from the American Lung Association.
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A Dangerous Heat Wave Is Intensifying in the South
More than 55 million people, from southern Arizona to the Florida coast, are sweating under a heat wave that is expected to worsen this week, pushing temperatures into the triple digits (measured in Fahrenheit). Excessive heat warnings are in effect in Dallas, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where temperatures are forecast to reach 120…
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FDA Approves Pfizer Drug for Hair Loss
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer Inc’s drug to treat hair loss caused by an autoimmune disease, alopecia. The drug, named Litfulo, has been approved for individuals aged 12 and older who suffer from severe alopecia areata (AA), a condition in which the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair…
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Frozen Fruits Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Sunrise Growers has recalled frozen fruits sold at retail chains across the country due to possible listeria contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported. The products were sold by Walmart, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Target, Aldi, and AWG nationwide between the fall of 2022 and this week. The complete list of brands and…
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Submersible Suffered ‘Catastrophic Implosion’, Killing All 5 On Board, Says U.S. Coast Guard
The submersible heading to the Titanic that disappeared on Sunday with five people on board suffered a “catastrophic implosion,” killing everyone on board, said U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral John Mauger at a press conference on Thursday (22). The tail cone and other debris from the missing submersible were found about 1,600 feet from the…
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How Much Should You Walk to Keep Your Heart Healthy?
According to the guidelines from the Department of Health and Human Services, supported by the American Heart Association (AHA), adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. While 150 minutes of physical activity may seem like a lofty goal, experts suggest breaking it down over seven days, thus achieving…
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Since May 21, There Are No More Covid-19 Related Restrictions for Travelers Entering Brazil
Since May 21, there are no longer any health restrictions related to Covid-19 for travelers entering Brazil. With the end of the health emergency announced by the World Health Organization (WHO), Anvisa no longer requires proof of vaccination or testing for entry into the country. The health restrictions for boarding, disembarking, and transporting travelers on…
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Sales of Erectile Dysfunction Gel Without Prescription Approved in the U.S.
A groundbreaking gel for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, called Eroxon, has been authorized by the Foods and Drugs Administration (FDA) for over-the-counter sales in the United States, according to the pharmaceutical company Futura Medical, which developed the product. The Eroxon is already available in Belgium and the United Kingdom. In the latter country, a…
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New York City Announces Largest Tree Planting in 6 Years
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NYC Parks announced that it has surpassed the total tree planting from last fiscal year. As of June 3, the agency had planted 13,154 trees citywide and expected to plant a total of 14,900 by June 30. The largest number of trees ever planted in the last 6 years. “Our trees are the lungs of…
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What is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Four people who attended the same event on a farm in Campinas, in the interior of São Paulo, died from a disease called “Rocky Mountain spotted fever.” The cases drew attention due to the severity of the illness, which led these individuals to death within a few days. The Brazil registered only 49 cases of…