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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America and in the world. According to the World Health Organization, ischaemic heart disease showed the largest increase in deaths since 2000, when the death toll was 2.7 million. By 2021, that toll rose …

In the wake of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, a prominent US epidemiologist is sounding a chilling warning: the next global contagion, which he is calling The Big One, could be far deadlier. Michael T. Osterholm predicts a potential death toll of m…

If you’ve ever known someone who has had a blood clot, you know that they are no laughing matter. Blood clots are a significant health concern because they can lead to serious complications such as heart attacks and strokes. While medications are often…

The appendix is a small organ situated between the small and large intestines. For a long time, scientists didn’t know its function and deemed it useless. In fact, it was seen as potentially dangerous. The appendix is famous mostly because of appendici…

An adult died from listeriosis after eating contaminated food during a listeria outbreak. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) confirmed nine cases due to ready-made meals sold in Tesco, Centra, Aldi, and SuperValu. Officials reviewed the manufa…

Food poisoning is never a welcome experience. The symptoms range from unpleasant to life-threatening in rare cases. They typically involve digestive upset, fever, cramps, and headaches Therefore, health experts advise people to avoid foods that can spr…

High blood pressure is called the silent killer because, unfortunately, it comes with no signs. Usually, the only way to catch it is with a medical device, which is why about 46% of adults with it are unaware, according to the World Health Organization…