Saturday, October 10, 2020

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CNN
(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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Washington Post
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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The New York Times
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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WebMD
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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USA TODAY
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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NPR
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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TIME
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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CNN
(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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Medical Xpress
(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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Patch.com
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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CIDRAP
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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PEOPLE.com
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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Livescience.com
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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Hartford Courant
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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Atlanta Journal Constitution
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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Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
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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Slate Magazine
"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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New York Daily News
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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Newsday
"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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WCVB Boston
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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BBC News
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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HealthDay
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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Fox News
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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Outbreak News Today
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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Politico
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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BBC News
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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Newsweek
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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Patch.com
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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9News.com KUSA
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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Fox News
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 Daily News
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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Fox News
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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Patch.com
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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PEOPLE.com
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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WBTV
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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Bustle
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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Outbreak News Today
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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KTVZ
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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Capital Gazette
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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STLtoday.com
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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KSTP
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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cleveland.com
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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Fox News
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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Newsweek
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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KESQ
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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Smithsonian
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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syracuse.com
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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VoiceofOC
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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WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando
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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Tacoma News Tribune
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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