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Mom loses hearing in one ear after mild Covid-19 infection (CNN) One day in July, while Meredith Harrell was walking from her backyard into the house, her right ear suddenly started to ring. She realized that, other than the ringing, she couldn't hear anything out of that ear. "It was like someone flipped a switch," she ...
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Most pregnant women have mild covid-19 cases but suffer prolonged symptoms, study finds One of the largest studies of its kind suggests that most pregnant women have mild but prolonged coronavirus symptoms that may linger for two months or longer in some cases. The study, published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, found most ...
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Trump Could Be Back in Public by Saturday. Experts Worry It's Too Soon. The White House physician, Dr. Sean P. Conley, predicted in a memo released Thursday that President Trump could safely "return to public engagements" on Saturday, based on the date on which he tested positive for the coronavirus and his response to ...
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New Coronavirus Can Infect Your Eyes as Well By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory infection, but experts have suspected the virus can also infiltrate the eyes. Now, scientists have more direct evidence of it. The findings are ...
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How to be happier in COVID-19 pandemic: Accept that 'normal' life is a far-off fantasy The coronavirus pandemic has changed the world and left countless people longing for a pre-pandemic way of life. That desire is likely only further straining our mental health. "Our brains really are very eager to get back to normal, to get back to January 2020 ...
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A Coronavirus Vaccine Could Kill Half A Million Sharks, Conservationists Warn A conservation group is warning that the development of an effective coronavirus vaccine on a global scale could ravage shark populations worldwide, as researchers race to produce a vaccine using an oil derived from sharks. Squalene, a compound that is ...
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We Must Use This Moment to Improve Diversity in Clinical Trials — And Not Just for Vaccines Long before I became a healthcare executive, I began my medical career on a different side of the stethoscope. As a practicing doctor in Madrid, I learned firsthand the value of treating all patients with empathy, dignity, and individualized care. Throughout my ...
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10000 mink are dead in Covid-19 outbreaks at US fur farms after virus believed spread by humans (CNN) Thousands of mink have died at fur farms in Utah and Wisconsin after a series of coronavirus outbreaks. In Utah, ranchers have lost at least 8,000 mink to Covid-19 among the animals known for their silky, luxurious pelts. The virus first appeared in the ...
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Upper Midwest sees COVID-19 surge as Northeast worries about a second wave (HealthDay)—The new coronavirus is striking the Upper Midwest with a vengeance, as Wisconsin and the Dakotas became COVID-19 hotspots and health officials scrambled for hospital beds on Thursday. After months where residents of those states ...
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Mosquitoes Carrying West Nile Virus Plague Encino LOS ANGELES, CA — Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus have been found across Los Angeles County, and authorities confirmed another 26 positive samples Friday. So far this year, 27 people in Los Angeles County are known to have contracted the ...
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New COVID studies: Remdesivir yes, hydroxychloroquine no The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) yesterday published the results of two randomized, controlled trials on two medications for the treatment of COVID-19, one supporting previous studies that found that Gilead Sciences' antiviral drug remdesivir ...
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Alyssa Milano Dealing with 'Extreme Hair Loss' and 'Brain Fog' Months After Getting Coronavirus The actress is a COVID-19 "long hauler," as she continues to deal with symptoms after she first became ill in March. By Julie Mazziotta. October 09, 2020 11:57 AM. Advertisement. FB Tweet More. Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print. Seven months after ...
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Masks and closures in Arizona led to a 75% decrease in coronavirus cases Mask mandates, closures of certain businesses and other COVID-19 mitigation strategies implemented over the summer led to a 75% drop in new coronavirus cases in Arizona, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
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Sacred Heart, University of Saint Joseph roll out saliva-based COVID-19 test for students, staff In the past week, two Connecticut universities began using a saliva-based COVID-19 test that was developed at Yale, in response to heightened concerns about coronavirus outbreaks on campuses. On Monday, the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford ...
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Hair loss. Memory problems. COVID patients report litany of symptoms Julie Sciascia-Van Horn was hospitalized with COVID-19 in early April, suffering from some of the typical flu-like symptoms associated with the virus since its discovery: fever, severe cough and shortness of breath. Then came a litany of more unusual ailments ...
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Neuronal NMDAR-TRPM4 "Death Complex" Disabled by Interface Inhibitors A membrane receptor long suspected of triggering excitotoxicity—and, subsequently, neurodegeneration—has been working with an accomplice all along. This revelation may explain why attempts to keep a lid on the membrane receptor usually fail.
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Scientists Are Struggling With the Feeling of Being Against a Rushed Vaccine "We will have a vaccine, we believe, before the end of this year, and it will have the capacity to save countless American lives," Vice President Mike Pence declared at Wednesday night's debate. This was just the latest suggestion from the Trump ...
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Alyssa Milano still dealing with 'brain fog' and 'extreme hair loss' 7 months after coronavirus infection Alyssa Milano is still dealing with COVID-19 symptoms, nearly seven months after she became ill. On Friday, Milano said in an interview that she continues to feel symptoms of the disease that has infected more than 36.5 million people worldwide.
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Searching for the virus in LI's sewers "The virus is showing up in the wastewater early, and it's showing up for people who might not even know that they have it," said Stony Brook Professor Chris Gobler, seen on Monday. Credit: Kendall Rodriguez. Chris Gobler and Arjun Venkatesan of Stony ...
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Several regions sound alarm as US reports most COVID-19 daily cases in nearly 2 months Video above: Wisconsin field hospital activated for coronavirus patients. Just as the U.S. reported the highest number of daily COVID-19 infections in nearly two months, several experts offered grim outlooks if Americans don't take the right precautions.
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Covid-19: Thirty die in south Wales hospital outbreaks Thirty people have now died with Covid-19 after outbreaks at three hospitals in south Wales. Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant has seen 25 deaths and 135 cases. There have been four deaths at the Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, while one ...
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Women's Reproductive Health Tied to Later Heart Disease FRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnancy complications, including preeclampsia and miscarriage, may be linked to an increased risk of heart disease later in life, a new study suggests. For the study, the researchers analyzed 32 reviews that ...
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Flu vaccine in kids reduces risk of related hospitalizations, study finds As health officials urge the public to get the flu shot in order to avoid potentially overloading the country's hospitals with both influenza and coronavirus-related illnesses, a new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that last year's vaccine ...
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Illinois reports 1st West Nile virus death in Chicago resident By NewsDesk @bactiman63. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related death in Illinois for 2020. A Chicago resident who became ill in mid-September and tested positive for West Nile virus has died.
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'Twindemic' test: Massachusetts, many colleges mandate winter flu shots More than a million Massachusetts students need a flu shot by New Year's Eve if they hope to attend classes come January — making the state a national proving ground for battling a feared winter "twindemic" of flu and coronavirus. Protesters have swarmed ...
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Covid-19: Most of Exeter's virus cases 'are students' More than 80% of coronavirus cases in one of the worst affected cities are attributable to students, a university has said. Exeter is the only town or city in the south of England in the top 10 for the number of coronavirus cases per person. The University of Exeter ...
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Utah COVID Cases Rise, University Hospital ICU at 95 Percent Capacity The intensive care unit at the University of Utah Health hospital has reached 95 percent capacity, according to Dr. Emily Spivak, associate professor of medicine, division of infectious diseases at the university. The hospital provides care for residents in Utah ...
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Huntersville COVID-19 Update: 1074 Cases Confirmed, 13 Deaths HUNTERSVILLE, NC — Community spread of COVID-19 continues throughout North Carolina, with at last 1,074 lab-confirmed cases reported in Huntersville, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The news comes as ...
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State committee releases preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccine DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis' (D-Colorado) medical advisory group has released a preliminary plan for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine in Colorado, when it becomes available. The document on the Colorado Department of Public Health and ...
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Illinois reports first West Nile virus death of the year in Chicago resident A Chicago resident died of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus. The death marks the first West Nile virus-related fatality in the state this year, Illinois health officials announced this week. The resident, who was not identified, first fell ill in mid-September and ...
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LA County coronavirus cases top 1200 for third straight day For the second day in a row, Los Angeles County reported more than 1,200 new coronavirus cases today, continuing a three-day string of elevated numbers that could further stall efforts to reopen more sectors of the local economy. The county announced ...
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Death of cat with coronavirus in Alabama being investigated Alabama officials are investigating following the death of a cat that tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Officials with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) are leading the ...
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Charlotte-Metro COVID-19 Update: Nearly 30K Cases Confirmed CHARLOTTE, NC — As community spread of COVID-19 continues throughout North Carolina, Mecklenburg County health officials urge county residents exercise caution during upcoming family gatherings. As of Friday, Mecklenburg County reported 29,956 ...
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Women Are Better Than Men at Wearing Masks and Following Coronavirus Precautions, Study Finds They're also more likely to listen to health experts' warnings, as well as experience anxiety about the ongoing pandemic. By Julie Mazziotta. October 09, 2020 02:39 PM. Advertisement. FB Tweet More. Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print. covid face ...
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South Carolina surpasses 150000 coronavirus cases and 3300 deaths COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV) - South Carolina has surpassed 150,000 coronavirus cases and there have been more than 3,300 virus-related deaths. On Friday, Oct. 9, health officials announced 874 new coronavirus cases, increasing the total to 150,033 cases ...
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8 Early Signs Of Breast Cancer Doctors Want You To Know About When it comes to the early symptoms of breast cancer, it's not all about lumps. Breast cancer can make itself known via dimpling skin, strange nipple discharges, rashes, changes in breast shape, and other lesser-known symptoms. That's why it's important not ...
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Brazil COVID-19 cases top 5 million, Vaccines update By NewsDesk @bactiman63. The Brazil Ministry of Health reported 27,444 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the country total to 5,055,888 confirmed cases of the disease, remaining the 3rd highest total globally. More than 4.4 million people ...
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Several regions sound alarm as US reports most Covid-19 daily cases in nearly 2 months Just as the US reported the highest number of daily Covid-19 infections in nearly two months, several experts offered grim outlooks if Americans don't take the right precautions. Johns Hopkins University reported a total of 57,420 new positive cases of ...
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Doctors urge patients to get checked for breast cancer after coronavirus delays annual exams Rhonda Higgs was three months into chemotherapy when her son got sick in March. Soon, the 44-year-old mother of two spiked a fever. Then her breathing labored. Walking just ten steps became a battle. Higgs received one of the few available COVID-19 ...
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Several regions sound alarm as US reports most Covid-19 daily cases in nearly 2 months Just as the US reported the highest number of daily Covid-19 infections in nearly two months, several experts offered grim outlooks if Americans don't take the right precautions. Florida, which over the summer became the country's hotspot, is "ripe for another ...
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Infectious disease expert talks about COVID-19 and the flu, offers advice for staying safe Flu season is just around the corner and, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there are new health challenges. "Nature has dealt us a toughie," declared Dr. Frank Rhame, an infection disease physician with Allina Health. "This is a tough virus, and we really do ...
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Overweight people join the obese in high-risk category for severe coronavirus, CDC says CLEVELAND, Ohio — Those extra pandemic pounds may be putting you at risk for landing in the hospital if you fall ill with COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised its guidance Tuesday to say that there might be an increased risk of ...
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Being overweight now potential coronavirus risk factor, CDC says According to CDC statistics, over 71% of Americans aged 20 and older are considered overweight or obese. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index of between 30 and 40, with severe obesity being diagnosed when BMI is 40 or above.
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Newborn Tests Negative After First-Time Mother Gets COVID-19 Ahead of Due Date A baby in California tested negative for COVID-19 after her mother contracted the disease ahead of the birth earlier this year. The child's first-time mom, Rachel Collette, has now opened up about the "emotional rollercoaster" she endured after contracting the ...
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Is it safe to travel for the holidays this year? The end of the year is sneaking up, and people are weighing travel plans to join friends and family for the holidays — all against the backdrop of a deadly pandemic. Gathering with others — probably the most universal holiday tradition — has never required ...
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If Rotten Fish Smell Like Roses to You, a Genetic Mutation Might Be to Blame There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who can smell stinky fish, and those lucky enough not to. A new study published in Current Biology on Thursday shows how a rare genetic mutation makes some people immune to the nauseating aroma of ...
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Cold, flu or coronavirus symptoms? How to tell if it's Covid-19 (video) With the coronavirus pandemic still at the forefront of our minds, we now must contend with the time of year when cold and flu cases begin to rise. It's important to stay vigilant in washing your hands, wearing a mask and staying home if you're ill. But if you do ...
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OC Officials Rail Against New State Metric Requiring Lower Coronavirus Rates in Poor Neighborhoods Orange County officials are pushing back against the state's new coronavirus business reopening metric, saying it's too stringent and will prevent more business reopenings. Editor's Note: As Orange County's only nonprofit & nonpartisan newsroom, Voice of ...
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Health experts want you to get your flu shot now -- here's why SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Health experts across the country urge Americans to get their flu shot every year but this year, there's one reason in particular they're asking people to get vaccinated early: the coronavirus pandemic. The world is already battling ...
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Here are the new COVID-19 cases and deaths confirmed Friday for Washington state This article has Unlimited Access. For more coverage, sign up for our daily coronavirus newsletter. To support our commitment to public service journalism: Subscribe Now. The Washington state Department of Health reported Friday 642 new confirmed cases ...
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