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Coronavirus FAQ: What is long COVID? And what is my risk of getting it? In other words, scientists aren't sure whether these symptoms are linked specifically to COVID, or are typical for recovery from many infectious diseases that no one has paid attention to. "There's this belief ...
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Fresh look at pandemic origins points straight to food market in Wuhan, scientist says (CNN) A fresh look at the possible origins of the Covid-19 pandemic points straight back to the Huanan seafood market in the Chinese city of Wuhan, a scientist who has been studying the pandemic from the beginning asserted Thursday.
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Should schools require the COVID vaccine? Many experts say it's too soon Because almost every child attends school, vaccine mandates have been uniquely effective against diseases like smallpox, polio, pertussis, and most recently chickenpox. But school mandates have also always brought pushback — and that has intensified to a ...
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A timeline of COVID-19's first weeks in Wuhan Sometime in the waning days of 2019, a novel coronavirus began spreading in the Chinese city of Wuhan. It would take several weeks for local doctors and health officials to realize the new virus was responsible for a spate of mysterious cases of a ...
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Vials Labeled 'Smallpox' Are Found in Pennsylvania Laboratory The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating the discovery of vials that are labeled "smallpox" at a laboratory in Pennsylvania, the health agency said on Thursday. The frozen vials "were incidentally discovered by a laboratory ...
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Yes, there will be a flu season this year, CDC says (CNN) Flu season may be getting under way, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. While influenza activity is very low in the United States, it's getting started and there's enough to indicate that there will be at least some kind of ...
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Md. resident has monkey pox after traveling to Nigeria A resident of Maryland has became infected with monkeypox after a recent trip to Nigeria, according to state health officials. The Maryland Department of Health said in a statement Tuesday that it confirmed "a single case of monkeypox virus infection ...
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Publisher's Platform: Hey Starbucks — Serve your patrons better, vaccinate your employees against hepatitis A The Camden County Health Department in New Jersey has been notified by a health care provider that a food handler employed at a Starbucks at 1490 Blackwood Clementon Road in Gloucester Township tested positive for hepatitis A and worked through the ...
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Market in China's Wuhan likely origin of COVID-19 outbreak - study SINGAPORE, Nov 19 (Reuters) - The first known COVID-19 case was a market vendor in the Chinese city of Wuhan, not an accountant who appeared to have no link to the market but whose case contributed to speculation the virus could have leaked from a lab, ...
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Man had migraines nearly every day for 12 years — until he tried this plant-based diet Switching to a diet rich in dark leafy greens helped one man drastically reduce his migraine attacks.
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Money Can Make or Break Your Mental Health In many ways, the pandemic has been a "perfect storm" for suicide risk. But recent data shows people in high and middle-income countries actually killed themselves at lower rates in 2020. There's one big reason: money.
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Data: Michigan seeing highest COVID case numbers in US Covid Act Now says that this infection rate indicates that the "total number of active cases in Michigan is growing." As of Monday, Nov. 15, the state reported an average of 139,000 active COVID cases.
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Vials marked "smallpox" contained virus used in vaccine, not smallpox virus, CDC finds (CNN) Vials found at a vaccine research facility in Pennsylvania that were marked "smallpox" contained virus used to make the vaccine and not the virus that causes the disease, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
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30% of healthcare workers unvaccinated as of September, CDC study finds The analysis, which was published Nov. 18 in the American Journal of Infection Control, examined data from 3.3 million healthcare workers that was voluntarily reported by 2,086 hospitals to the HHS Unified Hospital Data Surveillance System on COVID-19 ...
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Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Two Deer in Idaho LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) — Idaho wildlife managers say two deer killed in north-central Idaho have tested positive for chronic wasting disease. It's the first time the contagious and fatal neurological disorder has been detected in the state.
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When will the next COVID wave hit? Scientists are monitoring our wastewater as a possible indicator And scientists are focusing on human waste as a possible key indicator. According to the state's coronavirus website, research in the U.S. and elsewhere has shown that non-infectious RNA (ribonucleic acid) ...
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Coronavirus in Oregon: 1160 cases and 13 deaths The Oregon Health Authority reported 1,160 new known cases of COVID-19 in Oregon on Thursday. The agency also announced 13 new deaths, five which occurred in November. The rest are part of a backlog of nearly 550 deaths from earlier this year that the ...
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Fact check: Article falsely claims Fauci said COVID-19 vaccines are not working as advertised While Fauci recently warned of waning immunity in vaccinated people, that doesn't mean COVID-19 vaccines haven't been effective, as the article claims. Health officials have discussed the need for booster shots since the early stages of the U.S. vaccine ...
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Take at home treatment for spinal muscular atrophy Patients with a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness are to benefit from a new treatment available on the NHS in England. Risdiplam, an oral medicine taken once a day, has been shown in trials to improve muscle movement and ...
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Wuhan Market Reemerges as Likely Covid Origin in New Chronology An accountant from Wuhan, China, widely thought to be first person with Covid-19 actually developed symptoms eight days later than initially reported, making a female seafood seller at the now infamous Huanan market the earliest known case.
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Are Workout 'Highs' Real? Study Finds Cannabis-Like Substances Released After Exercise New research finds that exercise can stimulate microbes in our guts. These microbes can produce pain- and inflammation-relieving substances called endocannabinoids. It's important to talk with your doctor before starting an exercise regimen, ...
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Mass. residents 18 and older now eligible to receive COVID-19 booster six months after getting their last vaccine All Massachusetts residents 18 and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot if they are six months removed from their second Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two months from the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, state officials said ...
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Two more Onondaga County residents die of Covid-19, including a woman in her 20s McMahon noted that 84% of county residents 18 and older have been fully vaccinated while 16% have not. That means people in the smaller, unvaccinated group account for a large number of deaths here.
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Panel of Utah experts address COVID-19 misinformation crisis SALT LAKE CITY — Misinformation surrounding COVID-19 and the vaccine is not only overwhelming, for some, it can be paralyzing. A panel at the University of Utah sought to clear some misconceptions around COVID-19. A chief medical officer, a biochemist, ...
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Nick Jonas features Houston flight attendant on his Instagram to spread diabetes awareness Musician Nick Jonas, who was been an advocate for diabetes awareness for more than a decade, took a moment to shout out a Houston flight attendant who's raising awareness about the disease on Thursday, through his Instagram stories.
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Nationwide spike in overdoses concerning officials ahead of holidays The synthetic drug fentanyl is the driving force behind 75% of deaths related to opiates. Deaths linked to cocaine and semi-synthetic and natural opioids such as prescription pain medication were also on the rise from the year before.
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Sepsis: Girl, 4, would have been saved with diagnosis - inquest A mother has told an inquest that opportunities were "missed" in hospital to prevent her four-year-old daughter dying from sepsis. Skyla Whiting died days after becoming unwell with an upset stomach in May 2018, Newport Coroner's Court heard.
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Connecticut officials warn of fentanyl-laced marijuana after dozens of overdoses Connecticut state health officials are investigating reports of fentanyl-laced marijuana following dozens of reports of patients who suffered opioid overdose symptoms after claiming they had only smoked marijuana. In at least one of the cases so far, ...
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Over a Million Americans May Have Permanently Lost Their Sense of Smell to Covid-19 New research Thursday aims to quantify a life-altering aftereffect of covid-19: a lingering loss of smell, also known as anosmia. The study estimates that up to 1.6 million people in the U.S. have experienced chronic anosmia lasting at least six months ...
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Michigan kids hospitalized with COVID-19 nears peak. Doctor: 'We're a little bit on edge.' Sixty Michigan children are now hospitalized with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 — a 54% increase since Nov. 3, the state health department reported Wednesday. "We are a little bit on edge at this point," said Dr. Rudolph Valentini, ...
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Hepatitis A Case Identified At Gloucester Township Starbucks Anyone who went to the Starbucks on Blackwood-Clementon Road on Nov. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 is advised to get vaccinated. · Find out what's happening in Gloucester Township with free, real-time updates from Patch.
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Camden County Starbucks employee contracts hepatitis A, customers urged to get vaccinated Starbucks customers who recently visited the coffee shop's location at 1490 Blackwood Clementon Rd. in Gloucester Township are strongly recommended to get vaccinated against hepatitis A after an employee tested positive for the illness this week.
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What's going around Metro Detroit: Doctors are seeing flu cases, upper respiratory infections Some cases are beginning to show up in local emergency rooms and doctor's offices in other communities too. That's on top of an increase in COVID cases in many places across Michigan. Read ...
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NICE draft guidance recommends new treatment for spinal muscular atrophy as part of a managed access agreement The MAA is a special arrangement between NHS England and NHS Improvement and the company Roche. It will allow people to access treatment with risdiplam while more data is collected to address the uncertainties identified by the independent NICE ...
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How to Safely Organize a Large Holiday Gathering During the COVID-19 Pandemic Many people are planning large holiday gatherings with COVID-19 safety at the top of the menu. Experts say your safety protocols should start with who gets invitations. How to serve meals and if people should wear masks indoors are other key ...
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Shine hope for a cure on World Pancreatic Cancer Day Above / Moser Tower aglow with purple highlights last November is a reminder of folks coming together along the Riverwalk to remember World Pancreatic Cancer Day. Musical tributes performed on the 72-bell carillon recognized notable artists and actors ...
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Pediatric COVID-19 cases in Michigan nearing record levels, leaving doctors concerned (WXYZ) — The FDA appears to be nearing the authorization of a COVID-19 booster for all adults. It comes amid the growing number of COVID-19 infections in kids. There are 60 children hospitalized with the virus in Michigan, a 54% jump in just two weeks.
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Togo reports H5N1 bird flu outbreak at poultry farm, OIE says PARIS, Nov 18 (Reuters) - The West African country of Togo has reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus on a poultry farm, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Thursday. The outbreak near the capital Lome ...
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Narcan training in Amsterdam offers lifesaving lessons Gravina said that personal connection to opioid overdose is part of why she wanted to attend a free naloxone training event held Wednesday night in Amsterdam and hosted by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. The ...
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Daily coronavirus updates: Connecticut reports 25 COVID-19 deaths in past week Connecticut's COVID-19 metrics declined somewhat on Thursday, a welcome reprieve from a recent trend of rising caseloads and hospitalizations. Dr. Thomas Balcezak, chief clinical officer for Yale New Haven Health, noted Thursday that while COVID-19 ...
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Fresh look at pandemic origins points straight to food market in Wuhan, scientist says By Maggie Fox, CNN. A fresh look at the possible origins of the Covid-19 pandemic points straight back to the Huanan seafood market in the Chinese city of Wuhan, a scientist who has been studying the pandemic from the beginning asserted Thursday.
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Breakthrough infection data added to Missouri's COVID-19 dashboard The analysis is the result of a partnership between the Missouri Hospital Association's Hospital Industry Data Institute and DHSS, which allows cross-referencing of HIDI's patient hospital records with DHSS vaccination status data to understand vaccination ...
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CDC panel discussing expanding booster shots on Friday COLUMBUS, Ohio — The CDC will meet Friday to discuss expanding the booster shot to all adults. Some states made the move to allow all adults to get the booster shot last week, but not Ohio. The state is following current CDC recommendations.
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Flu Vaccine May Protect Against Severe Effects of COVID-19 The study, which analyzed 37,377 patient records on a global scale, strongly suggests that getting the annual flu vaccine reduces the risks of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), sepsis, and stroke in patients with COVID-19.
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University of Michigan Flu Outbreak Identified as Influenza A Virus—Here's What to Know Enter, the CDC. University officials said that health experts from the agency are "seeking to learn more about how the flu is spreading and vaccine effectiveness as the nation heads into the flu season" by analyzing the cases on campus.
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Coronavirus: Why obesity raises COVID-19 severity levels Doctors at the Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS), New Delhi in an educational and awareness programme organised recently, said that obesity weakens the immune system, making the individual susceptible to infectious diseases.
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Chronic wasting disease detected in Idaho for first time Idaho Fish and Game officials said Wednesday that two mule deer bucks killed in the Slate Creek drainage near Lucile, north of McCall, tested positive for chronic wasting disease — a contagious and fatal neurological disorder that had not previously ...
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Face masks, social distancing still needed in Covid battle, experts say Researchers made the conclusions after analysing studies that assessed the effectiveness of global public health measures in reducing rates of Covid-19, SARS-CoV-2 transmission and Covid-19 mortality. The peer- ...
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Father of four who battled HPV throat cancer says getting vaccine in school can save lives When Jamie Power had to twice reach urgently for a glass of water to help him swallow food, he thought it a bit weird. When he began to feel "just generally under the weather, a sort of malaise", he put it down to work being difficult.
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Rockport police warn of fentanyl-laced marijuana Rockport police reports the Connecticut State Lab discovered a sample of marijuana containing fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, after "numerous people" reported overdosing. Late Wednesday afternoon, the Rockport and Essex police departments confirmed ...
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