A scar that runs along the base of Dr. Lara Johnson’s neck serves as a permanent reminder of the devastating effects of a vaccine-preventable disease. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. When Johnson was 4 years old, she caught a dangerous, potentially deadly bacterial infection: Haemophilus … Read more
A disease called silicosis has affected miners for nearly a century, but now, it’s resurfacing in countertop fabrication shops across the U.S., specifically those that manufacture engineered quartz. CSB News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses her article about the subject. Source link
César Manuel González, 37, used to work with stone that was engineered to endure: dense, polished slabs designed to outlast the kitchens in which they were installed. Engineered quartz countertops have surged in popularity in the home renovation market, with industry analysts estimating the global engineered stone market at around $30 billion. It’s continuing to … Read more
Debi Weiss was annoyed but not concerned when she started feeling weak and out of breath in January 2024. She thought it was a case of the flu. As the weeks passed, the Pilates instructor’s symptoms worsened. Weiss could no longer walk her dog. She was exhausted all the time. Worst of all, she could … Read more
The American Heart Association warns that nearly 60% of women could develop some type of cardiovascular disease by 2050, which is an increase from the 44% of women who are currently living with it. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses risk factors and prevention tips. Source link
Without better prevention and early detection, the number of women living with cardiovascular disease will increase substantially in the coming decades, the American Heart Association said Wednesday. Using historical trends from two national health surveys and census estimates of population growth, the heart association forecast that the percentage of women with at least one type … Read more