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Dolly Parton has announced that her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency will be postponed as she prioritizes her health.  The 79-year-old country music legend shared the news directly with fans on Instagram, explaining that she has been facing health challenges that require her to undergo several medical procedures. ‘I want the fans and public to hear directly from me that, …

IN A NUTSHELL 🧬 Scientists have engineered Salmonella bacteria to trigger immune responses against tumors. 🐭 Tests on mice showed promising reduction in tumor growth. ⚠️ There are potential risks like unintended infections and interactions with the microbiome. 🔬 Research could pave the way for living drug therapies in cancer treatment. In a groundbreaking development, scientists from the Yong Loo …

A widely available and affordable drug has been shown to be effective in treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients, according to a new international study led by researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) in collaboration with King’s College London. The study analyzed data from almost 500 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 across six countries. Patients who inhaled heparin were half as …

World Retina Day is all about shining a light on the importance of eye health, specifically the retina, that tiny but mighty part at the back of your eye that makes clear vision possible. Without it, things like reading your favorite book, scrolling on your phone, or even recognizing faces would be a real struggle.We at TOI spoke to Dr. …

Imani Dell seemed like a happy, healthy 6-year-old. She loved bedtime stories and Chuck E. Cheese. She was energetic and cheerful whether she was at school or home with her parents. In May 2024, she was two weeks away from graduating first grade, and was looking forward to a summer of spending time at the playground in her north Miami …

Experts are racing to treat nearly a dozen infants in Utah who were exposed to measles at their doctor’s office. Officials from the Bear River Health Department in Utah said this week that 11 infants were exposed to the virus after visiting the same clinic as a patient with measles on Monday, September 15, in Logan, a town 80 miles outside …

A healthy 26-year-old woman’s sudden loss of heart function appears to have had an unusual cause: cannabis. In a recent report, her doctors described what they believe to be a rare case of cannabis-induced cardiac arrest. Doctors at the WellStar Spalding Health System in Georgia detailed the strange incident earlier this week in the American Journal of Case Reports. The …

Here are the 3 shots NC doctors say to get this fall (+ when to get them)  Charlotte Observer Source link

The patient: A 34-year-old man named Brent Chapman in British Columbia, Canada The medical history: When Chapman was 13 years old, he had a rare and serious autoimmune reaction after taking a normal dose of ibuprofen. This reaction, known as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, trips the immune system, causing cells to attack the skin and mucus membranes. In this case, the syndrome …

Jayden Daniels spoke to the media after today’s practice. He was limited today while he’s dealing with a knee sprain that kept him out of his first NFL game last week. Daniels said he feels good, and he’s confident enough in his running and cutting ability to return to play. He’s also wearing a brace for the first time, and …