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Delta variant spills out of an incubator that is also a Midwest tourist hotspot But Branson now has another, more dire claim to fame as the origin of Missouri's outbreak of the Delta variant — the coronavirus strain that now accounts for more than half of U.S. cases. Missouri's ...
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Coronavirus variants: Here's how the SARS-CoV-2 mutants stack up Several strains of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus causing the disease COVID-19, have emerged across the globe. Viruses mutate all the time, so these new variations were not surprising; however, when a modified version becomes a dominant strain in a ...
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It's not just about you. Experts say getting a Covid-19 vaccine protects everyone around you "Somehow there has been this understanding that vaccination is just about you, and yes -- it's true, vaccination, of course, protects the individual very well against getting Covid-19 and getting severely ill," she told CNN Saturday.
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A Covid Test as Easy as Breathing Scientists have been dreaming of disease-detecting breathalyzers for years. Has the time for the technology finally come?
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Covid Now Infecting Mostly Younger People In Los Angeles; 83% Of New Cases Under 50 Years Old Saturday's number is striking not just because it remained above 1,000, but also because tallies are usually much lower on weekends due to fewer tests and lags in reporting.
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Spurred by pandemic, doctors try to make breast cancer screening easier Every woman dreads the moment, after a screening mammogram, when she learns the X-ray has detected a "spot" or a "shadow" requiring a closer look. Janet Humdy Morrison of Milton faced one such moment at the imaging center at Massachusetts General ...
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Covid: Woman aged 90 died with double variant infection It is possible to catch two Covid variants at the same time, experts are warning after seeing a double infection in a 90-year-old woman who became sick with the Alpha and Beta types first identified in the UK and South Africa. The woman, who died in March ...
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Let's Use the Lessons from COVID to End HIV Much has been written and will continue be written about the victories and failures of America's battle with COVID-19.There's already broad consensus that the pandemic taught our health care system a lot about fighting a highly contagious, deadly virus, and ...
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Colorado: Health officials warn of zoonotic diseases during the summer Zoonotic diseases are more common during warm weather months when humans and animals are frequently in close contact. SJBPH stresses the importance of controlling the presence of rodents and mosquitoes around homes as well as wearing insect ...
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As COVID ravages this corner of Missouri, health workers agonize over the unvaccinated Jarvis, 52, the department's medical director, lean like a crane, slight gray at his temples, knows that as many as a third of the 200 patients who will make their way to the ER this day will have the highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19.
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Tick time bomb: 15% population jump means you should check your dog before it comes inside. What to know You should be checking your dog for ticks at least once a day. Composited by Sarah Tew/CNET. The predicted tick time bomb is upon us. Entomologists have noted that the tick population has climbed 15% since last year, making Lyme disease more ...
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Almost all new COVID-19 cases are among people who have not been vaccinated In Mississippi, a state with a low-vaccination rate, health officials urged people to avoid crowds. And in other vaccine-hesitant communities, there are new efforts to push back the Delta variant by encouraging more people to get the shot, Michael George reports ...
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Obesity increases survival in advanced prostate cancer Obese patients with a form of advanced prostate cancer survive longer than overweight and normal weight patients, new research has found. The study, presented today at the European Association of Urology congress, EAU21, followed more than 1500 ...
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Nebraska zoo says 200 people possibly exposed to rabid bat The zoo and Nebraska health officials recommended that roughly 186 campers who stayed overnight at the aquarium in recent weeks, as well as some staffers, get rabies shots.
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Unvaccinated 90-Year-Old Woman Died After Contracting Two Covid-19 Variants Simultaneously On March 3, the woman, who was unvaccinated, was admitted to a hospital in Belgium to treat injuries from a fall and tested positive for Covid-19 that day following a procedural test, according to the European Congress on Clinical Microbiology & Infectious ...
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13 Tips for a Mammogram For many American women, turning 40 means more than just an extra candle on your birthday cake. When you reach this milestone date, you're typically faced with a decision: to start regular screening for breast cancer or to push off commencing this routine ...
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Bipartisan lawmakers press NIH for info on deleted coronavirus data A bipartisan pair of lawmakers want information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) about the deletion of data on the genetic sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that could provide answers as to the virus's origin. In a letter sent Friday and shared first ...
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New virus surge sends younger patients to Spain's hospitals The outbreak comes amid the advance of the delta variant of the coronavirus, being driven mostly by younger, unvaccinated patients who require less ICU care.
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LA County Reports Rising COVID Among The Unvaccinated Young LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles County's alarming spike in coronavirus cases continued Saturday, as officials reported another 1,094 new cases of COVID-19 and eight additional deaths. The ...
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Officials: 10-Year-Old Dies of Plague in La Plata County DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — A 10-year-old Colorado resident died of plague in La Plata County, San Juan Basin Public Health said Friday. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and health officials said they are investigating the case and will ...
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Why do women tend to outlive men? Cisgender women produce more estrogen and less testosterone than cisgender men do. Estrogen provides protection against a range of diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, according to a 2017 study in the journal Biology of Sex Differences.
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Officials Link 2 Cases of Legionnaires' Disease to Hotel Spa ALBERT LEA, Minn. (AP) — State health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to Albert Lea hotel. Early evidence suggests the source of the respiratory disease may be the ...
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California confirms first West Nile virus-related death of 2021 Officials said evidence suggests that the person became infected during travel to an area of California where the virus is endemic and not in San Luis Obispo County. "We extend our sincere condolences to this patient's family ...
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West Nile virus death reported in San Luis Obispo County As of July 9, WNV has been detected in 45 dead birds from 6 counties and 177 mosquito samples from 13 counties. Hot temperatures this month are contributing to increasing numbers of mosquitoes and the increased risk of virus transmission to humans. So far ...
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Nebraska zoo urges nearly 200 guests to get rabies shot after wild bat exposure "The bats we identified were Little brown bats, a common bat species in Nebraska that anyone could find in their backyard or attic," Animal Health Director Dr. Sarah Woodhouse said in a statement Friday.
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Australia's New South Wales reports 2021 record daily rise in COVID-19 cases There were 50 new cases of community transmission, compared with 44 a day earlier, the previous 2021 record high. Of Saturday's cases, 26 spent time in the community while they were infectious, state Premier Gladys Berejiklian told a televised briefing.
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CA Reports First West Nile Virus Death Of 2021 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — The first death of 2021 linked to the West Nile virus has been confirmed in San Luis Obispo County, the California Department of Public Health announced this week. "West Nile virus activity in the state is increasing, so I urge ...
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Ask Amy: Partners are feeling the heat ... differently Dear Amy,. My partner and I are two middle-age men that met each other later in life. One of us (me) loves air conditioning, especially since most of the places I've lived in my life lacked it. My partner doesn't like air conditioning, and only uses it when it's ...
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The Big Number: 12 out of 200 types of mosquitoes spread diseases in the US If you are venturing into a marshy area or other mosquito habitat, wear long-sleeved shirts, pants and socks. Also, consider applying a mosquito repellent to exposed skin, preferably one containing DEET, according to the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy ...
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LA County reports rising coronavirus transmission among unvaccinated young Los Angeles County's alarming spike in coronavirus cases continued on Saturday, July 10, as officials reported another 1,094 new cases of COVID-19 and eight additional deaths. The number of people hospitalized in Los Angeles County due to the virus is ...
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Five low-vaccinated clusters — including two in Texas — pose health risks for US, experts say First lady Jill Biden and Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith watched as Ramona Williams held son Chase Walton as he received the COVID-19 vaccine June 29 during a tour of the vaccination site at Emmett J. Conrad High School in Dallas.
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Minnesota begins to shutter COVID-19 community vaccination sites The state will begin shutting down its mass COVID-19 vaccination sites in coming weeks, now that 70% of Minnesota's adult population has been vaccinated. While the Mall of America vaccination site in Bloomington will remain open, final doses of the ...
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Mosquito bite warning as West Nile virus outbreak hits four states West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in at least six US states, and the insects have passed the virus along to humans in at least four. Mosquitoes in Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts and New York have been found carrying the virus, ...
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90-year-old woman infected with UK and South African COVID-19 variants at the same time Researchers in Belgium report on the case of a 90-year-old woman who was simultaneously infected with two different variants of concern (VOCs) of COVID-19, in a Case Report being presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious ...
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Mississippi warns vulnerable residents to avoid indoor gatherings no matter vaccination status Mississippi cautioned residents aged 65 and older and those with chronic medical conditions to avoid indoor mass gatherings whether or not they are vaccinated against the coronavirus. The Mississippi State Department of Health issued on Friday an ...
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Delta variant 'small but appreciable' percent of Rochester COVID cases To answer delta variant questions, Rochester Regional Health infectious disease expert Dr. Ed Walsh held a briefing with media Friday where he said a small portion of local COVID cases have been identified as delta variants.
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5 low-vaccinated clusters pose health risks for US, experts say The areas with concentrations of unvaccinated residents 12 and older encompass Texas' western Panhandle and eastern Piney Woods regions — and are a major cause for concern for health experts. Georgetown researchers, who have ...
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Ontario family doctors want clear plan on their future COVID-19 vaccination role Provincial officials said this week that they hope to include more family care practitioners in the immunization campaign in an effort to reach residents still without first doses and slowly shift away from mass clinics. Dr. Liz ...
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Arkansas COVID-19 testing doubles in the past few weeks as cases rise LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — This Arkansas Department of Health has reported three consecutive days of new COVID-19 cases over 1,000 this week. These are numbers we haven't seen this high since February. A month ago, Arkansas was seeing just 200 new ...
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Normal brain growth curves for children developed childhood brain disorders, infections and injuries In the United States, nearly every pediatric doctor's visit begins with three measurements: weight, height and head circumference. Compared to average growth charts of children across the country, established in the 1970s, a child's numbers can confirm ...
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Heat wave death concerns rise with historic temperatures. Why heat kills and what to do Keep yourself cool and hydrated during heat waves. James Martin/CNET. It starts with weakness in the legs, then moves to dizziness before your vision starts to get dark and spotty. Before you know it, you're waking up on the ground surrounded by half a ...
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SD Urges Residents To Get Vaccinated Amid Rise Of Delta Variant Some 95% of all coronavirus cases in San Diego County have been detected in those who are unvaccinated, according to recent data. · Find out what's happening in Carlsbad with free, real-time updates from Patch.
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Unlocking the 'gut microbiome' – and its massive significance to our health If you want to learn more about what's going on in your gut, the first step is to turn your poo blue. How long it takes for a muffin dyed with blue food colouring to pass through your system is a measure of your gut health: the median is 28.7 hours; longer transit ...
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Nebraska zoo says 200 people possibly exposed to rabid bat The zoo and Nebraska health officials recommended that roughly 186 campers who stayed overnight at the aquarium in recent weeks, as well as some staffers, get rabies shots. A camper ...
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More cases of COVID delta variant confirmed in Rhode Island The Rhode Island Department of Health has identified three more cases of the highly transmissible delta variant of the coronavirus, for a total of 12 in the state, authorities said. The fast-spreading strain is blamed for a surge in new cases and hospitalizations ...
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There's a Vaccine for Lyme Disease. So Why Can't We Get It? Lyme disease is dangerous for us — and a tragedy for the bacteria ... Lyme disease is caused by a bite from a deer tick, also known as black-legged ticks or Ixodes scapularis. The tick attaches by ...
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Rising hospital admissions tipping already delicate balance, NHS chief says Rising Covid cases and hospital admissions are "tipping an already delicate balance" within the health service, an NHS chief has said. Sarah-Jane Marsh, the chief executive of Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and NHS England's national lead ...
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How we'll know when the COVID-19 crisis is over? People relax at the Georgetown Waterfront Park on Monday in Washington, D.C. While pandemic restrictions have been lifted for much of the country, the Delta variant of COVID-19 is hospitalizing thousands of people in the U.S. who have so far not gotten a ...
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Florida Reports Rise in Coronavirus Cases Over the Past Week TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida health officials reported an increase in COVID-19 cases and a higher positive test rate over the past week. The number of virus cases in Florida ...
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UV protection: More than not getting sunburned I have always been a little jealous of people who can be outside all day without experiencing sunburn. I wear SPF 15 lotion on my face year-round and I slather on SPF 50 or higher to all exposed skin in the summertime. But I am beginning to appreciate that ...
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