
Author: Mary Moore RN


Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: A Lab Technician Gets Disease 7 Years After Accidental Cut
The New England Journal of Medicine reports the death of a laboratory technician in 2019, who died seven years after a laboratory accident; she contracted Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, better known …
A Woman Had a Worm Removed From Her Mouth After Eating Raw Fish
The story described in detail in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene is enough to scare many people away from this traditional Japanese dish made of raw …
The Coronavirus Can Be Transmitted Through the Uterus According to Study
In the United States, a girl born prematurely tested positive for COVID-19. Her mother had it. Researchers say this is evidence of the possibility of intrauterine transmission. Several babies …
The Best Time to Workout Depends on Your Circadian Rhythm According to Experts
Should you run on an empty stomach in the morning, exercise during your lunch break, or work out after work? Are certain hours more effective for burning calories or …
Trans Fatty Acids Promote Ovarian Cancer According to Study
A European study shows that Trans-fatty acids found in meat, dairy products, bakery products, pizza, and other highly processed industrial products increase the risk of ovarian cancer. Trans-fatty acids …
High Blood Pressure Could Soon Be Treated With a Genetically Modified Rice
Researchers have developed a genetically modified rice to treat hypertension without the undesirable side effects of Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, a treatment commonly used for people with hypertension. High …
Liver Disease: Stool Based Test Can Diagnose Cirrhosis With a 90% Accuracy
Researchers have just developed a new tool that is able to analyze the microbiome in stool samples, which allows it to detect chronic liver disease in over 90% of …
Exercise Can Prevent Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy According to University of Virginia Researchers
**Editor’s Note: This article has been lightly reviewed for clarity and presentation. The core information reflects the medical knowledge and standards at the time of original publication and is …

