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'Long-haul' covid-19 complications are real. I faced similar problems after surviving Ebola. We need to talk about "long-haul" covid. Many people who've had covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, continue to experience complications long after their initial illness, and those of us in the medical field don't know why. Support our ...
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Ginsburg v. cancer was a 'remarkable fight': RBG battled five bouts of cancer over two decades Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday evening, had overcome four bouts with pancreatic, lung and colon cancer dating back two decades. Ginsburg, 87, could not beat the most recent spread to her liver and died from ...
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A fall 'twindemic'? As US nears 200000 coronavirus deaths, experts fear COVID-19, flu may be a deadly combo As a physician at a Boston community health center that serves a large minority population, Dr. Julita Mir has had a close-up view of the coronavirus pandemic's devastating impact, even beyond the obvious. Mir tells of the patient from Guatemala who tearfully ...
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Advances In ICU Care Are Saving More Patients Who Have COVID-19 If you think all the coronavirus news is bad, consider the uplifting story of Don Ramsayer. The 59-year-old man from Cumming, Ga., is living evidence that doctors in intensive care units quickly figured out how to help more patients survive. In early August ...
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In 'Power Grab,' Health Secretary Azar Asserts Authority Over FDA In a stunning declaration of authority, Alex M. Azar II, the secretary of health and human services, this week barred the nation's health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, from signing any new rules regarding the nation's foods, medicines, ...
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COVID 'long haulers' suffer symptoms weeks, months, Later DENVER (AP) — In the early hours of an April morning, at her home in Erie, Malea Anderson woke up with what felt like an explosion of ice water up her spine and into her head. She had a massive headache and tried to get out of bed to go to the bathroom, ...
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China: Thousands of people test positive for brucellosis, linked to biopharmaceutical company leak in 2019 The Health Commission of Lanzhou in Gansu province in northeastern China has announced (computer translated) 3,245 people have been confirmed positive for the bacterial disease, brucellosis linked an outbreak caused by a leak at a biopharmaceutical ...
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First cases of flu hit Bay Area, marking start of a dangerous season ahead Bay Area hospitals have reported their first cases of influenza, signaling the start of what could be a turbulent flu season with COVID-19 in the mix. The flu season doesn't typically begin in earnest until December or January in California, but doctors already ...
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Coronavirus: Another 222 Covid-19 cases recorded in NI The Department of Health has recorded 222 more positive cases of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. It is the highest number of people testing positive for coronavirus in NI since the Department of Health rolled out its current testing model. It means 913 people ...
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Coronavirus: Orange County reported 227 new cases and 4 new deaths as of Sept. 19 The state updated its four-color, tiered map on Tuesday and two counties, Marin and Inyo, were downgraded from widespread (purple) to substantial (red). Of ...
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LA County reports 1343 new coronavirus cases and 13 additional deaths Los Angeles County reported another 1,343 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, along with 13 additional deaths, according to figures released Saturday. The coronavirus numbers, prepared by the Department of Public Health, bring the total number of positive ...
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Coronavirus: Orange County reported 227 new cases and 4 new deaths as of Sept. 19 The Orange County Health Care Agency reported 227 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, Sept. 19, increasing the cumulative total to 51,873 cases. There were four new deaths reported in Orange County on Saturday, raising the death total to 1,127.
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COVID-19 grows less deadly as doctors gain practice and drugs improve Covid-19 continues to kill close to 1,000 Americans a day. But for those who develop dangerous cases of the infection, advances in medical care and the growing experience of doctors are improving the chances of survival. Since the first case arrived in the ...
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As coronavirus skyrocketed in the US, so did stress and depression (CNN) -- As the Covid-19 pandemic got worse in the United States, so, too, did levels of stress and depression, according to a new report. Since the virus broke out in the US more than six months ago, cases have climbed to more than 6.7 million and 199,259 ...
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Bone marrow donations: Pontypool family saves three lives Three generations of the same family have donated life-saving bone marrow after being the only matches for three strangers across the globe. Allan Taylor, 65, his son Chris, 33, and grandson Corey, 25, from Pontypool, Torfaen, saved the lives of patients ...
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Coronavirus in Oregon: Modeling suggests declines even as cases rise, including 295 Friday The Oregon Health Authority on Friday reported 295 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths as fresh, highly caveated modeling suggests the possibility that fewer Oregonians may become infected in coming weeks. The modeling suggests that if ...
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Yes, you could get the flu and COVID-19, so get a flu shot EVERETT — Roll up your sleeve. The vaccine is here. This shot won't protect you from COVID-19, but it can decrease your chances of getting influenza. And that's a big deal. Health officials are pushing flu shots more than ever in this pandemic year, with two ...
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13 more coronavirus deaths reported in LA County; hospitalizations still inching downward Los Angeles County reported 1,343 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 more deaths today, bringing the county's totals to 259,817 cases and 6,330 fatalities. The number of people hospitalized with the virus dropped from 739 Friday to 732, with 31% of those ...
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Seasonal flu and COVID-19 are about to collide With flu season a month away, the Oregon Health Authority is so concerned it will exacerbate the COVID-19 pandemic that it has ordered seven times the normal amount of flu vaccinations. The arrival of flu season, which runs from October to April, has ...
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Coronavirus in Oregon: 266 new cases, 5 new deaths The Oregon Health Authority reported 266 new confirmed and presumed COVID-19 cases and five new deaths Saturday, bringing the death toll in Oregon to 525 and 30,599 cases. Multnomah and Marion counties had the most new cases at 40 each.
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Vector Control District Urges Residents To Take Precautions Against West Nile Virus Contra Costa County officials this week urged residents to take precautions against West Nile Virus after two sentinel chickens and three more dead birds recently tested positive for the virus. So far this year, 11 groups of mosquitoes, 15 dead birds and the two ...
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10 things science has learned about COVID-19 in less than a year CHICAGO — It's been only nine months since the world learned of a new coronavirus that would trigger a pandemic declaration in March and ultimately disrupt billions of lives. by Hal Dardick Chicago Tribune (TNS) Sep. 20 2020 @ 12:05am.
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Health officials say flu remains a concern in COVID-19 era, encourage immunizations BULLHEAD CITY — The flu may not be as prevalent nor as deadly as COVID-19, but it is a public health concern nonetheless. "If you get it, whether it's COVID or influenza, it can be bad," said Jessica Ashmore, of Family Care Home Health and Hospice, one ...
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The coronavirus vaccine volunteer: 'I hope this is a kick up the ass to do things better' Both benevolence and selfishness inspired Josh McGrane to take part in the University of Oxford vaccine trials. Coronavirus – latest updates · See all our coronavirus coverage. Alexandra Spring. As told to Alexandra Spring. Sat 19 Sep 2020 16.00 EDT Last ...
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As coronavirus skyrocketed in the US, so did stress and depression As the Covid-19 pandemic got worse in the United States, so, too, did levels of stress and depression, according to a new report. Since the virus broke out in the US more than six months ago, cases have climbed to more than 6.7 million and 199,259 people ...
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Yolo County reports this year's first human case of West Nile virus The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency's Communicable Disease Program has received confirmation of a human case of West Nile virus in Yolo County. The patient first became ill last month and is now recovering. "Although this patient is now ...
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Dr. Fauci says he would 'put my money' on a COVID-19 by this date Dr. Anthony Fauci said recently that he expects there to be a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year. In fact, he would put money on it. "I would still put my money on November/December," Fauci said Wednesday during a Congressional Hispanic Caucus ...
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Health Department, hospital team up for flu shot clinics According to Jaime Downs, director of the Butler County Health Department, this is a critical year for getting a flu shot. That is, in part, because of pandemic COVID-19 which has grabbed headlines as it spread across the globe, and found its way to Butler ...
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America's worsening obesity crisis puts 42% of adults at higher risk for serious COVID-19 infection Obesity in the United States is at an all-time high at the same time research is showing a strong connection between obesity and serious COVID-19 infection, according to a new report. The U.S. adult obesity rate reached 42.4% in 2019, according to the ...
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New lockdown rules for Lancashire, Merseyside, North West and North East, as local restrictions tighten Rising infection rates means action has to be taken, says the Government, as new local rules are introduced for north-east England. By Harry Yorke, Political Correspondent ; Dominic Penna ; Georgina Hayes and Max Stephens 20 September 2020 • 7:36am ...
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1237 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 More Virus-Related Deaths Reported, State Health Officials Say 4 new virus-related deaths and 1,237 new coronavirus cases were reported in the state since Friday, according to daily numbers released by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. A total of 75,804 Oklahomans have tested positive for COVID-19 and the ...
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Chia seeds for weight loss: What's the best way to have them? Adding nuts and seeds to your diet is a good way to score on healthy nutrients and stay in shape as well. Chia seeds, amongst all, are considered to be an all-rounder for many reasons. From boosting digestive health, metabolic rate, high iron, Omega-3 ...
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Hospitals in England may have to pay for their Covid-19 tests A "budget cap" on coronavirus tests means NHS hospitals in England face paying for them from their own budgets unless they gain approval. The cap was placed on the amount of money available for tests for patients and staff, according to information sent to ...
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Santa Clara County opens free walk-up flu shot clinic SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) — Ahead of the height of flu season, Santa Clara County opened a free walk-up flu shot clinic on Saturday. And before the doors opened in San Jose, 100 people were already waiting in line. By noon, 400 people had ...
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72 new COVID-19 cases in Marion County Marion County picked up six dozen cases of COVID-19, and had no deaths in the latest figures released by state health officials Saturday. According to the state, the region has 9.401 total cases, up from 9,329, which equals 72 people. Of the 9,401, 9,384 are ...
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How far away is a vaccine for coronavirus? The search for an effective vaccine against coronavirus is widely believed to be one of the keys to helping the world get back to normal after the devastating impact of the pandemic. The UK now has access to six different Covid-19 vaccine candidates in ...
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Police condemn 'unacceptable' outbreaks of hostility at anti-vax protest Police have condemned "unacceptable" outbreaks of "hostility and violence" towards officers at a large anti-vax, anti-lockdown protest in central London during which 32 people were arrested. Hundreds descended on Trafalgar Square on Saturday afternoon ...
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If you just beat Covid-19, exercise might do more harm than good From the images of cloudy chest scans and gasping patients hooked up to ventilators, we've been conditioned to think of Covid-19 as a respiratory disease. But it's not just about the lungs. Even from the early days of the pandemic, doctors were finding that a ...
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Active COVID-19 infections surpass 3000 for first time in North Dakota The department also reported eight new deaths in the state from COVID-19. The deceased were six males and two females in their 80s and 90s, all of whom were from Morton County and suffered from underlying health conditions. Written By: Thomas ...
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Didier Raoult, France's Dr Data, claims new coronavirus strain is 'less dangerous' France is seeing several new mutant strains of Covid-19 that appear more contagious but less dangerous than the original strain, according to one of the country's leading research hospitals into infectious diseases. The strains, identified by experts at IHU ...
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Why do we need sleep? Scientists say they've found the answer TORONTO -- While it is known that a lack of sleep can lead to severe health problems, much about the purpose and function of rest has remained a mystery. Now, researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) say they have discovered the ...
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Matt Hancock says UK at 'tipping point' and facing national coronavirus restrictions if Brits fail to follow rules Matt Hancock has said the Government will impose fresh national coronavirus restrictions if the public fails to follow the existing rules. The Health Secretary warned Britain "faces a tipping point" and ministers will have to take more measures if the public does ...
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Task force worries Trump's rush to approve COVID-19 vaccine will cause concern in Canada Members of the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine task force are casting worried eyes at the Trump administration's political push to get a vaccine approved before the U.S. presidential election in November. Dr. Joanne Langley, the task force co-chair, ...
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CDC: How to protect your pets from coronavirus From The Tribune staff reports. ATLANTA — A small study out of Canada shows there are substantial rates of coronavirus infections in dogs and cats whose owners have coronavirus. Researchers tested eight cats and 10 dogs after their owners tested ...
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Reported coronavirus cases in Oklahoma surpass 75000 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The number of reported coronavirus cases in Oklahoma surpassed 75,000 on Saturday with 1,237 more cases reported by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The health department said there were 75,804 total cases ...
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Many unanswered questions as New England nears flu season amid coronavirus pandemic As New England faces the first flu season during the coronavirus pandemic, health-care leaders issued an urgent plea for residents to get vaccinated against influenza. Although they hope strategies to limit the spread of the coronavirus — mask wearing, ...
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No new cases in Pembrokeshire again as 19 recorded in Carmarthenshire NO new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Pembrokeshire again, but 19 cases have been recorded in Carmarthenshire. No new cases have been reported in Ceredigion while no new deaths have also been recorded in Wales. 199 new cases have ...
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Reported coronavirus cases in Oklahoma surpass 75000 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The number of reported coronavirus cases in Oklahoma surpassed 75,000 on Saturday with 1,237 more cases reported by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. The health department said there were 75,804 total cases reported ...
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How will the pandemic end? There seem to be two possibilities We are inching closer to the tenth month of the pandemic and there seems to be no respite from the highly infectious contagion which is ravaging the world. As of now, the number of coronavirus cases has crossed the 30 million mark across the world and has ...
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IDPH Selected For Three-Year Project Focused On Alzheimer's Disease And Dementia Awareness And Prevention The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been selected to participate in a three-year project aimed at increasing Alzheimer's Disease and dementia awareness and treatment. According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than one in eight Iowans ...
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