Olmesartan Recall: FDA Names Two Blood Pressure Drug Lots
Olmesartan recall: the FDA has classified 3,744 bottles of combination blood-pressure tablets as Class II. Check these two lots and contact your pharmacist.
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7 Everyday Habits That Could Be Affecting Your Digestive Health
Digestive problems such as bloating, constipation, stomach discomfort and excessive gas are common complaints among adults. While these symptoms can sometimes be linked to infections or underlying medical conditions, everyday habits may also influence how well the digestive system functions. From eating too quickly to drinking too little water, certain routines can make digestion more … Read more
Nigeria Ebola monitoring continues after evacuation
Nigeria currently has no active Ebola case, but NCDC identified 62 contacts by 27 October. Here is why monitoring continues and what the 42-day rule means.
Bronkhorstspruit water crisis: cases reach 833
Authorities report 833 gastrointestinal illness cases in Bronkhorstspruit. The treatment plant remains closed, with tankers supplying water while repairs continue.
NHS consultants strike set for 25 and 26 November
The NHS consultants strike is planned for 25 and 26 November. Here is what is at stake, why the pay dispute has returned and what patients should know.
What Uganda’s 21-day Ebola quarantine means — and what remains unknown
Uganda has imposed 21-day quarantine and tighter border checks for travellers with links to Congo as officials investigate the route behind Nigeria’s Ebola case. Here is what is confirmed, what the measure means and what remains unknown.
Nigeria Ebola: Why December 7 Is Only a Provisional End Date
Nigeria’s December 7 Ebola end date is conditional on no new cases and NCDC-WHO validation; 52 contacts remain under monitoring.
9 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Make Healthy Living Easier to Maintain
Healthy living is often presented as a long list of rules: eat better, exercise regularly, sleep more, drink enough water and find ways to manage stress. For people juggling work, family responsibilities, school and financial pressures, following every recommendation can feel like another full-time job. However, sustainable lifestyle changes do not always require expensive gym … Read more
Allied health workers prepare for strike, but no start date is set
NUAHP has told allied health professionals to prepare for possible renewed industrial action over CONHESS and allowance demands. Here is what the notice means for patients—and what remains unannounced.
DR Congo Starts Tumaini Ebola Vaccine Trial: What the Study Could Prove
The Tumaini trial in Bunia is testing whether Ebola vaccines can protect against Bundibugyo. Here is what the first Ervebo dose means—and what remains unknown.
Indonesia’s Haze Cases Are Falling, but 333,470 Reports Show Why the Crisis Is Not Over
Indonesia’s haze-linked respiratory cases are falling, but 333,470 reports and regional smoke alerts show why concern remains.
Why Nigeria Put 46 Ebola Contacts on a 21-Day No-Fly List
Why are 46 Ebola contacts on a 21-day no-fly list? Here is why the period lasts three weeks, how 44 became 46, and what the directive does not mean.