New antibiotic compound very exciting, expert says
A new antibiotic compound could help treat a bacterium the World Health Organization classes as a major threat.
A new antibiotic compound could help treat a bacterium the World Health Organization classes as a major threat.
ARFID is different from eating disorders that cause people to restrict calories due to a fear of gaining weight or because they have a distorted body image. Instead, people with the eating disorder might have sensory issues or they might have experienced a traumatic event that leads to an avoidance or restriction of food. “I…
It’s accurate to assume that germs are lurking everywhere in your home, but your mattress is one particular place that harbors untold microorganisms that many of us prefer not to think about. In fact, mattresses are more disgusting than you might ever have imagined, according to Manal Mohammed, a medical microbiologist and senior lecturer at London’s University…
Asking for a Friend is BuzzFeed News’ health advice column. Ask us anything about your body! If you’re too afraid to google or too embarrassed to ask a friend or family member, let alone a doctor, submit your questions here. Dear Asking for a Friend, I can’t breathe through my nose very well when I’m…
Many biotech stocks struggled in 2023 despite a robust year for U.S. drug approvals. As these new therapies begin treating patients, some investors see better times ahead next year. “We’ve seen a lot of innovation,” Dan Lyons, portfolio manager on the health-care team at Janus Henderson, said, explaining that he is bullish on 2024 because…
A 13-year-old boy who has raised thousands for charity after being diagnosed with leukaemia has shared his delight at being given the all clear. In a tearful video, Hughie thanked his best friend Freddie, who played a big part in his fundraising. Watch as they tell BBC Breakfast about the moment they got the good…
As it turns out, my fear of looking like a quitter is more powerful than my fight-or-flight, so I closed my eyes and focused on my breathing until I was able to somewhat regulate it. I can’t say I was relaxed, but I no longer felt like I was going to die. Gu told me…