Scientists are warning of a new virus discovered in China that spreads to humans through tick bites, with the potential to cause brain problems. Wetland virus (WELV) was first discovered in a 61-year-old man who reported being bitten by ticks in a park in a large wetland in northern China. The unidentified patient suffered fever, … Read more
In cod they believe. Eating fish during pregnancy can reduce the likelihood of a child being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder by 20%, a new study has found. Taking fish oil supplements did not produce the same result. “This study provides yet more evidence for the safety and benefit of regular fish consumption during … Read more
They are giving props to the nose drops. Researchers in the United Kingdom say that hypertonic saline nasal drops can shorten a child’s cold by two days and reduce the risk that family members will also get sick. Children have as many as 10 to 12 upper respiratory tract infections a year, the researchers said. … Read more
Do you have the courage to follow this routine? Florida gastroenterologist Joseph Salhab is revealing his daily diet of fruit, fish, coffee and nuts, hoping it will inspire his 1.7 million TikTok followers to adopt gut- and liver-friendly eating habits. “I try to stay away from fast food that’s greasy and fried,” Salhab says in … Read more
A year after undergoing his first eye and partial face transplant, Aaron James is finding beauty in everyday life. He can finally appreciate solids again – smelling is a simple pleasure – and he doesn’t wince when he looks in the mirror. And while most people hate the DMV, James happily traded in his driver’s … Read more
The plot thickens — as colon cancer rates continue to rise among young adults, a Florida gastroenterologist is pointing the finger at emulsifiers in processed foods. “Ultra-processed foods create a lot of noise in the microbial system,” said Dr. Maria Abreu, a professor of medicine, microbiology and immunology at the University of Miami, told Miami … Read more