In the second part of our interview with Christian Lillis, cofounder and CEO of the Peggy Lillis Foundation, he discusses what the passage of the Peggy Lillis Clostridioides difficile Inclusion Act would do for reporting of the infection as well as the potential ancillary effects around antibiotic development and antimicrobial resistance.

The Benefits of Making C diff a Nationally Notifiable Infectious Disease

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Aurora, CO

Authorities have warned that Tren de Aragua, a gang of illegal immigrants from Venezuela, has reportedly taken control of parts of Aurora, Colorado. On Wednesday, Raws Alerts shared a video of the gang allegedly taking control of an apartment complex in Aurora, which is a suburb of Denver. Raws Alerts tweeted, “An armed gang of illegal immigrants from Venezuela has reportedly taken full control of an apartment complex and parts of the town of Aurora.”

Videos: Illegal immigrant gang takes control of parts of Denver, authorities say

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So far, 21 cases of Oropouche virus disease, also known as "sloth fever," have been confirmed among U.S. travelers. Here's what you need to know.

What to know about 'sloth fever' after 21 cases confirmed among US travelers

This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission. Reduced prices for 10 drugs covered under Medicare, including Jardiance, Farxiga, Januvia, rapid-acting insulin NovoLog and ultra-rapid Fiasp, are scheduled to go into effect in 2026. The list of lower-priced medications includes three medications that protect cardiovascular health. People on Medicare...

Top Diabetes Drugs Get Lower Medicare Pricing

Battered Person Syndrome is a serious condition that affects many individuals who have experienced prolonged abuse. This syndrome can lead to severe psychological and emotional issues, making it difficult for victims to escape their situations. Understanding Battered Person Syndrome is crucial for recognizing the signs and providing support to those in need. This article will provide 20 essential facts about this condition, shedding light on its causes, symptoms, and the impact it has on victims' lives. By learning more about Battered Person Syndrome, we can better support those affected and work towards creating a safer environment for everyone.

20 Facts About Battered Person Syndrome

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Jobs With the Worst Impact on Mental HealthEvery job has its ups and downs, but there are some that carry more emotional weight than others. Redditors discussed some jobs that hit employees' mental health the hardest. Some of their remarks were general commentaries on the nature of some types of work while others provided specific and often lurid anecdotes.TherapistThis commenter argued that any profession where you're constantly listening to the traumatic experiences people have endured day in and day out can become mentally exhausting after a period of time.Child Protective ServicesSeeing the abuse and neglect children are subjected to can...

13 Traumatic Jobs That Have Some of the “Worst” Impacts on Employees' Mental Health

3.6 Million Americans Could Be Covered for Wegovy Under New Medicare Rules. TUESDAY, Aug. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- New Medicare rules could make 3.6 million Americans -- or even more -- eligible for treatment with the pricey weight-loss drug Wegovy, a new study finds. Under the new rules, the...

3.6 Million Americans Could Be Covered for Wegovy Under New Medicare Rules

Understanding the differences between lab-based and instant urine drug tests is important in selecting the right option for your needs. Lab-based drug tests offer a higher accuracy level, which involves sending the specimen to a laboratory for a detailed analysis. This method takes a bit longer, typically around 2-3 days, but the results are comprehensive and reliable. These tests are often required for official or federally mandated programmes, making them an essential choice in certain circumstances.

What are the Differences Between Lab-Based and Instant Urine Drug Tests? Understanding Testing Methods

The U.S. government is restarting the free at-home COVID tests program this month as federal officials prepare for the upcoming fall and winter respiratory virus season.

Free at-home COVID tests will be available again: HHS officials

AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19, medical education, advocacy issues, burnout, vaccines and more. Featured topic...

Advancements in pediatrics: Uses of artificial intelligence in mental health diagnosis and treatment

A recent extensive study published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open has shed light on the concerning relationship between alcohol consumption and mortality rates from cancer among older adults. The research highlights that individuals with pre-existing health conditions or those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are particularly at risk. Alcohol...

Drinking Leads To Early Death Among Older Adults: Study

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Puberty blockers are medications that stop the body from producing oestrogen and testosterone. In the clinic, they’re called gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRHa). 

If adolescents take these medications during puberty, bodily changes associated with puberty are prevented. If these medications are stopped, these bodily changes resume. 

Puberty blockers have been used since the early 1980s to treat early-onset puberty in young children. 

Beginning in the 1990s, puberty blockers have also been used in transgender adolescents to help prevent the unwanted development of masculinising or feminising physical changes that occur during puberty. 

What are the benefits for transgender adolescents?

Many transgender children describe...

What are puberty blockers? What are the benefits and risks for transgender children?

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The U.S. is experiencing its largest wave of COVID-19 cases since January. CDC data shows the increase across regions; we break it down.

A COVID-19 wave has surged in all US regions. Know the symptoms and new variant

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George Gruner, a former executive editor of The Fresno Bee and senior member of a group of Bee journalists that went to jail rather than reveal their sources for a public service news story, died Sunday evening at a Fresno hospital. He was 99. A U.S. Army veteran during World...

George Gruner, ex-Fresno Bee editor who was jailed rather than reveal source, dies at 99

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Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      The FDA recently cleared the sale of the first at-home syphilis test, a response to surging cases of the STI in the United States.This at-home STI test isn't the only available to receive backing from the agency, however.Experts say at-home STI tests could help expand access to healthcare and encourage more frequent testing.
At-home STI tests are increasingly common in stores and online—but for a while, the only one with the approval of the Food and Drug Administration was for HIV. That’s beginning to change, however. Most recently,...

FDA Clears First Over-the-Counter Syphilis Kit—But That's Not the Only STI You Can Test For at Home

New survey data reveals that more than 25% of those aged 50 years and older assume caregiver responsibilities. Over 25% of individuals aged 50 and up embody a caregiver role for at least 1 friend or loved one with some form of disability or health issue, according to recent findings from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging. These results additionally shed light on who caregivers in this age range are providing care services for.1.

Survey Finds Older Adults Bear Disproportionate Caregiving Burden

A new study found hepatitis C virus reinfections may occur within 24 weeks of sustained virologic response after injecting drugs. A high rate of people who injected drugs had a hepatitis C virus (HCV) reinfection in the period immediately following sustained virologic response (SVR), a recent study found.1. “Rates of...

Injecting Drugs Often Leads to HCV Reinfection Which Reduces Over Time

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Two U.S. House members who first pushed the Food and Drug Administration in 2023 to investigate the health risks of hair straighteners used primarily by Black women are now asking the agency why it has twice delayed its target date to propose a ban on products containing formaldehyde, which studies link to increased rates of cancer.

Congresswomen press FDA on why a proposal to ban hair-straightening chemicals is delayed

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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Patients were coerced to join Havana Syndrome study, National Institutes of Health says

An internal review board at the National Institutes of Health has decided to shut down a long-term study of Havana Syndrome patients that found no signs...

Patients were coerced to join Havana Syndrome study, National Institutes of Health says

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