A new analysis of several studies in which steroid drugs were used to treat severely ill COVID-19 patients found the drugs significantly helped reduce patient deaths, bolstering earlier, preliminary evidence for the benefit of these medications.In multiple studies involving a total of 1,700 patients, a number of corticosteroids—anti-inflammatory drugs that can damp the effects of…
California saw a five-fold increase in coronavirus death rates among Latinos of working age over the past three months when the state reported a surge in coronavirus cases after partially reopening its economy earlier this summer, according to a new study released Thursday by the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture, which…
Funeral parlour staff prepare a grave for a victim of Covid-19 at Waterval Cemetery, Johannesburg. Covid-19-related illnesses in the past 24-hour cycle have claimed the lives of 159 people, increasing the number of deaths to 12 423 nationally.Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said the majority of deaths were registered in KwaZulu-Natal, where 45 people died."Regrettably, we…
Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize. Darren Stewart, Gallo Images The country has recorded 6 670 new Covid-19 cases.While the recovery rate has increased to 73%, this has been tempered by the death of 198 people.This brings the number of confirmed cases to 559 858 after 30 318 more tests were conducted. READ | KZN expected to peak…
Workers in protective gear work at a cemetery. Luba Lesolle, Gallo Images The Western Cape has recorded an additional 18 Covid-19-related deaths. This takes the death toll in the province to 3 392.Western Cape Premier Alan Winde thanked the thousands of women at the frontline of the pandemic for their work.The Western Cape recorded an additional…
Published: July 20, 2026, 12:04 am Recent illnesses highlight the need to include Clostridium botulinum spores and cereulide toxin as relevant hazards in powdered infant formula, according to scientists. Ingestion of botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT)-producing clostridial spores can result in infant botulism. Cereulide production during the manufacture of arachidonic acid (ARA) oil, an optional ingredient in
The FDA has confirmed that shredded iceberg lettuce and salad kits containing iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms is contaminated with the cyclospora parasite responsible for an outbreak that has sickened thousands. On July 18 the Food and Drug Administration reported that Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico, is recalling all iceberg lettuce sourced from central
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