Category: Health

Emergency rooms are filling up, waiting rooms feel tighter, and doctors across Georgia are sounding a familiar alarm. Flu infections are spreading fast, pushing hospitals to ask patients to mask up, stay patient, and seriously think about vaccination as winter settles in. Families are scrapping holiday plans and trading road trips for clinic visits. And while the numbers already look bad, doctors say the real count is probably higher. Hospitals…

As winter sets in across many parts of the world, shorter days mean less sunlight exposure, which can lead to vitamin D deficiency for millions. Health experts warn that this common issue affects bone health, immune function, and mood, but adding certain foods to your diet offers a simple way to boost levels naturally. Why Winter Sunlight Shortage Hits Hard Many people spend more time indoors during cold months, cutting…

Srinagar, Kashmir – As harsh winter grips the region, Government Medical College Srinagar released an urgent advisory on December 27, 2025, warning of a sharp rise in heart emergencies. The notice stresses that cold weather can trigger serious cardiac issues, urging people to seek quick medical help to avoid fatal outcomes. This comes amid reports of increased heart attacks and strokes during the ongoing cold wave, with temperatures dropping below…

Australia faces a sharp rise in anabolic steroid use among young adults, with experts warning of severe health risks and a glaring lack of clinical guidelines for quitting. Recent reports from health organizations highlight how social media fuels this trend, leaving users like powerlifter George Napper to navigate withdrawal alone after a near-fatal heart attack. Surge in Steroid Use Down Under Steroid use has tripled in Australia over the past…

A new study reveals that even small amounts of alcohol can sharply increase the risk of oral cancer among Indian men. Published in BMJ Global Health on December 24, 2025, this research from Tata Memorial Centre in Mumbai challenges the idea of safe drinking levels and highlights the dangers of both branded and local liquors. Study Details and Methods Researchers looked at data from over 3,700 men across six cancer…

A widespread Salmonella outbreak tied to raw oysters has hit at least 64 people across 22 states, with health officials racing to pinpoint the source. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the cases on December 23, 2025, noting 20 hospitalizations but no deaths so far, as investigations continue into possible common suppliers. Outbreak Details and Timeline Health experts first noticed the cluster of illnesses in late November 2025,…

Doctors in California are calling for a full ban on engineered stone, a popular material for kitchen countertops, after it caused a surge in deadly lung disease among workers. The petition, filed on December 12, 2025, highlights how this artificial stone releases toxic silica dust during cutting, leading to silicosis, an incurable illness that has killed dozens and sickened hundreds in the state. Rising Health Crisis in Stone Fabrication Health…

Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville has earned a place among Georgia’s best large hospitals once again, receiving recognition from Georgia Trend Magazine for quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. The hospital is one of only three top-ranked large facilities located south of Macon, underscoring a growing reputation for excellence outside the state’s biggest medical markets. Prestigious Ranking Highlights Years of Consistent Performance Georgia Trend defines a large hospital as one with…

Non-stick pans may feel like the easiest tool in the kitchen, but new advice from a leading gastrointestinal surgeon suggests the convenience comes with serious hazards when overheated or damaged. A Cooking Staple With a Hidden Chemical Story Modern kitchens almost always include at least one non-stick pan.They’re easy, quick to clean, and keep food from gluing itself to the surface. But beneath that smooth black coating lies a chemical…

Eggs have long been a part of breakfast tables — easy to cook, packed with protein, and cheap. But for people worried about cholesterol, they’ve always sparked anxiety. Now, leading doctors from Apollo Hospitals are laying out updated “egg rules” for people with high cholesterol and heart risk, and the advice might surprise you. The Changing View on Eggs and Heart Health Back in the day, eggs were treated almost…