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Abbey Clancy has revealed how her daughter suffered viral meningitis symptoms while on holiday. (Getty Images) Abbey Clancy has shared her "trauma" after her daughter experienced symptoms of viral meningitis that saw her rushed to hospital. The star, 37, revealed how she was enjoying an Easter holiday to Portugal with her family when her eldest child Sophia, 12, became poorly. Speaking on The Therapy Crouch podcast, which she hosts with her husband Peter Crouch, she said: "The school holidays have been tough. "We got to Portugal and Sophia was in hospital with meningitis which was just the scariest thing on earth – being in a foreign hospital, language barriers, the words like meningitis being thrown around, lumber punctures, brain scans. "It was horrific – I felt so vulnerable – and scary. But I must say the medical care over there was just out of this world." What's more, she and Peter became further concerned when their three other children – daught...

Anthrax is a rare but serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis . This bacterium is often found in the soil and infects animals. Its spores can be weaponized and turned into a powder.  Bacterial spores are dormant forms of bacteria that have evolved to survive harsh environments for a long time without resources to grow or multiply. They turn off all but the essential functions and wait for the time to be right again. People get anthrax infections from anthrax spores. Depending on how a person is exposed, they can have varying effects. If spores are inhaled, they can be deadly. The effects are milder when only the skin is infected. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health Anthrax is rare in the United States. Fewer than a dozen people a year come into contact with it, and most are exposed from working with animals, not from weaponized anthrax powder.  This article will describe what anthrax...

Have you ever considered switching out your facial cleanser for Head & Shoulders to fight your acne? TikTok wants you to. Apparently this affordable, brilliant hack has the potential to replace all my acne products in one fell swoop. And if that sounds too good to be true, it's because it is. Some Acne Isn't Technically Acne To explain why this hack isn't that effective against acne, it's important to understand what these TikTok creators are actually experiencing. Because they are seeing an improvement to their skin after using dandruff shampoo, but it isn't because the shampoo is treating their acne . Firstly, because dandruff shampoos like Head & Shoulders contain anti-fungal ingredients, it can positively impact what's commonly called fungal acne. New York dermatologist Marina Peredo, MD explains that fungal acne gets its name because of how the condition presents. "Fungal acne is a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles bec...

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reports today the death of a two-year-old Otero County girl from flu-related illness, New Mexico's first pediatric flu death of the 2022-2023 season. Since the start of the flu season, DOH has identified 233 pneumonia and flu-related deaths. While flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory illness activity have decreased in recent weeks, all of them can cause hospitalizations and death throughout the year.  While most people get flu vaccinations later in the summer and fall, the most important factor is getting a vaccination at some point each year.  However, since COVID-19 has not always followed a seasonal pattern, any time of the year is good to get vaccinated if you qualify for initial vaccination or booster shots against it. Reducing the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses takes a community effort.  The Department of Health recommends that ...

(Precision Vaccinations) Clinical Infectious Diseases reported in March 2023 the first rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) failure in humans in the U.S. using modern cell-culture vaccines. In January 2021, an 84-year-old male died from rabies six months after being bitten by a rabid bat despite receiving timely rabies PEP. The researchers found rabies virus antibodies present in serum and cerebrospinal fluid were non-neutralizing.  Their recommendation is clinicians should consider measuring rabies-neutralizing antibody titers after completion of PEP if there is any suspicion of immunocompromised in the person. Previously, The Lancet Infectious Disease reported (Dec 2022) that sporadic breakthrough infections (i.e., rabies in people who have started PEP had been reported. These researchers identified a total of 122 rabies vaccine breakthrough infections. Although people with high-risk exposures or immunosuppre...

Candida auris, a potentially lethal fungus, has triggered the largest outbreaks in the country at Southern Nevada hospitals and long-term care facilities. C. auris, as it's often called, has spread at an "alarming rate" in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Southern Nevada last year reported the most invasive infections from the new pathogen, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What is Candida auris? Candida auris is a strain of yeast in the same family that causes thrush, a white rash in the mouth and throat, and vaginal yeast infections. C. auris was first identified in Japan in 2009 and in the U.S. in 2016. Cases were first detected in Southern Nevada in August of 2021. How do people catch it? C. auris can spread from person-to-person and also from contaminated surfaces or equipment. Most cases in the U.S. are spread within, and among, health care settings. What are the symptoms? The most common...

Company Logo Dublin, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "False Teeth Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028F Segmented by Material Type (Titanium Dental Implant, Zirconium), By Product Type, By End Users, By Region and Competition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global false teeth market is anticipated to witness impressive growth during the forecast period. C ompanies Mentioned Dentsply Sirona,Inc Ivokura Vivadent AG GC America, Inc. Kulzer GmbH Modern Dental Group Limited COLTENE Group VITA Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KG Aman Gilbach AG. Formlabs.Dental Lang Dental Manufacturing Company, Inc. This can be ascribed to the high prevalence of dental diseases such as tooth decay, periodontal diseases, etc among the aging population due to not maintaining oral hygiene across the globe. Besides, the increasing consumption of acidic food & beverages, increased amount of sugars...

Roseola — also known as sixth disease — is a contagious illness caused by a virus. Roseola usually manifests as a fever followed by a distinctive skin rash of pink patches or spots. Most cases of roseola occur in childhood and are not serious. Adults can still be infected, especially if they didn't have roseola as a child. People with a compromised immune system may also experience a reactivated roseola infection. Roseola treatment is pretty straightforward. It includes resting, taking anti-inflammatory medications, and making sure to drink plenty of water. This article explains what roseola looks like, how long it's contagious, and what you can do to treat the infection. Roseola symptoms Roseola is most often caused by human herpesvirus 6, which has an incubation period of around 9-10 days . However, some children may show symptoms sooner. It's also possible to be infected with this virus and not develop any symptoms at all. Per the National Health Service (NHS) and the Ce...

With flu season on the way for another year, Australians are being encouraged to get vaccinated against the disease ahead of winter, particularly with COVID-19 circulating through the community. Influenza can cause serious illness and even death, so vaccination is free for a number of different groups. Here's everything you need to know about getting your flu – and coronavirus – jab. Australians are being encouraged to get vaccinated against flu ahead of winter. (James Brickwood) Who should get the flu shot, and why should I get one? Anyone older than six months old should get vaccinated against influenza ahead of the flu season, according to the federal health department. While it's important for everyone to get a shot, authorities have said it's particularly so for at-risk groups – people who are at risk of getting seriously sick if they catch influenza. This includes people older than 65, pregnant women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, children age...

Poor mental health can cause digestive issues Poor mental health can have a significant impact on digestive issues, and this is not something that people typically associate with each other. However, the mind-body connection is profound, and our emotions and thoughts can affect our physical health.  People with depression or anxiety, for instance, may experience a range of digestive symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and gas. There are several reasons for this correlation. In this article, we are going to discuss how poor mental health can lead to digestive issues and share some easy prevention tips to fix it. Link between poor mental health & the digestive system: When you experience stress or anxiety, your body tends to go into a fight or flight response. This response causes your body to release stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones can shut down your digestion temporarily, as your body redirects energy to your muscles...

Located between the iliac bones and the sacrum, the sacroiliac (SI) joints connect the spine to the pelvis. Together these two joints not only provide support and stability but they also play an important role in absorbing impact when you're walking, running, jumping, or lifting. Essentially,  the sacroiliac joints are the shock absorbers for your body. With such a big job, you can bet that when your sacroiliac joints are a little worse for wear, you will feel it — day and night.  Anyone with SI joint pain can tell you sleep is no easy task. If you're lying awake night after night, you might find the best sleeping position for sacroiliac joint pain relief is one you're not quite used to.  Where to Find the the Sacroiliac Joints "If you put your hands at the base of your lower back, you'll feel two "bumps" on either side of your tailbone. These bumps are where your sacrum (your tailbone) connects to the ilium...

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected. Mental Health Conditions Mental illnesses are disorders, ranging from mild to severe, that affect a person's thinking, mood, and/or behavior. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one-in-five adults live with a mental illness. Many factors contribute to mental health conditions, including: Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse Family history of mental health problems Some mental health topics include: A Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is a mental illness that inter...