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1 death, 17 liver transplants in multi-country outbreak of hepatitis in children, WHO says Many cases reported gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting "preceding presentation with severe acute hepatitis," as well as increased levels of liver enzymes or alanine aminotransaminase and jaundice.
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More children are developing hepatitis and researchers want to know why Hepatitis is a characterized by liver inflammation and damage. It can sometimes be caused by a virus, but sometimes caused by other factors, such as toxins or medications. Pediatric hepatitis cases were first reported in ...
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Overdoses, not COVID-19, drive spike in LA homeless deaths A new report shows that nearly 2,000 homeless people died in Los Angeles County during the first year of the pandemic, an increase of 56% from the previous year, driven mainly by drug overdoses. ByThe Associated Press. April 23, 2022, 2:01 PM.
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BA.2 blamed for rising COVID-19 cases in LA County The number of COVID positive patients at county hospitals in Los Angeles dropped slightly Saturday, while those infected with the coronavirus appeared to be on the rise, based on the latest state figures released Friday.
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Study finds superbug C. difficile can jump between pigs and humans, providing evidence of zoonotic spread A study investigating samples of the superbug Clostridioides difficile across 14 pig farms in Denmark finds the sharing of multiple antibiotic-resistance genes between pigs and human patients, providing evidence that that animal to human (zoonotic) ...
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Florida adds 20860 COVID cases in past week as infections climb Florida's respite from the pandemic may be ending. The state's COVID-19 infection rate has doubled in the past two weeks and the positivity rates are up to 8 percent — the highest level seen since February. Even hospitalizations, which tend to lag ...
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Why you can expect more ticks this summer in Michigan As Michigan enters another spring tick season, the overall outlook feels a bit bleak. Over the past decade these biting arachnids have been expanding their range across the state, and while certain factors might make a particular year feel better or ...
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Exercising even half the recommended amount can help prevent depression Antidepressant medication and talk therapy are commonly prescribed treatments, but exercise is also considered an effective treatment. Exercise sparks the brain's release of endorphins, sometimes referred to as feel-good hormones. It can also quiet ...
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As teen mental health worsens, schools learn how to help; only NH and Vt. meets social worker standard At least 16 states, from Alaska to Massachusetts, plus the District of Columbia, now require K-12 teachers and other school staff to take training courses on how to recognize mental distress in students and what to do when they see it.
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More children were hospitalized for COVID during omicron, CDC study finds. Most were unvaccinated. Children may be less likely than adults to be hospitalized with COVID-19, but a recent study found those who are still unvaccinated are suffering the worst consequences of the disease compared to their vaccinated peers. Researchers at the Centers for ...
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COVID-19 Update: Orleans County returns to a 'high' community level BATAVIA — The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments are seeing an increase in the number of people who have tested positive for COVID-19. The recent increase in COVID-19 cases is due to the new Omicron variant BA.2, which spreads more easily ...
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Lingering coronavirus: One patient had illness for 505 days, study shows A U.K. patient with a severely weakened immune system had coronavirus (COVID-19) for almost a year and a half, scientists reported, underscoring the importance of protecting vulnerable people from the illness. There's no way to know for sure whether it ...
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Child's death linked to mystery liver disease outbreak in kids, WHO says The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory Thursday about the outbreak, noting that several children in the United States were diagnosed with both hepatitis and an adenovirus infection. Researchers say adenovirus could be ...
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Drug to help millions suffering 'urge to pee' could soon be available in UK Experts say overactive bladder (OAB) can have a dramatic effect on a person's quality of life - impacting their work, personal relationships and mental health. Women who struggle with the constant "urge ...
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Avian Influenza continues to spread in Montana This is the fourth Montana flock confirmed infected and is part of a wave of HPAI infections across the country that is linked to seasonal migrations of wild birds. The Glacier County premises reported a large number of ...
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Pigs can pass deadly superbugs to people, study reveals "Our finding indicates that C difficile is a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance genes that can be exchanged between animals and humans," said Bejaoui, who is due to present her study at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious ...
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Bird flu has killed dozens of bald eagles With millions of chickens on commercial poultry farms sickened and dying from a highly virulent strain of bird flu in recent months, it might have escaped notice that some of the nation's most stunning wild birds have also been felled by the virus.
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Online Program Helps Stroke Survivors Recover By By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). SATURDAY, April 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A healthier lifestyle is recommended for stroke survivors, but that's often easier said than done. Now, online programs are coming to ...
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Avian flu detected in Pa. poultry flocks, but not in Valley The highly pathogenic avian flu has been detected in a flock of commercial layer chickens in three Pennsylvania farms in Lancaster County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. As of Saturday, there has been no sign of the avian flu ...
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WHO: 1 child has died in mystery liver disease outbreak The World Health Organization says at least one death has been reported in connection with a mysterious liver disease outbreak affecting children in Europe and the United States. ByThe Associated Press. April 24, 2022, 5:33 AM. • 2 min read.
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Women with long-haul COVID-19 have more symptoms than men, study finds The report, published in the latest edition of the monthly peer-reviewed Journal of Women's Health, found that females were "significantly more likely" to exhibit difficulty swallowing, fatigue and chest pain at long-term follow-up compared to men.
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Just one in four patients hospitalised with Covid is fully recovered a year later, Lancet study suggests The research involving more than 2,000 patients in the UK shows that women, those who are obese and those who ended up on a ventilator were most likely to struggle with long Covid. Scientists said there was ...
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Only 29% of UK Covid hospital patients recover within a year Fewer than one in three people who have been hospitalised with Covid-19 have fully recovered a year after they succumbed to infection. That is the shock finding of a survey into the impact of long Covid ...
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4-year-old is all smiles at 'Beauty and the Beast' cancer fundraiser at New Springville Stop & Shop STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Mercedes Gleason of Great Kills was belle of the ball at a "Beauty and the Beast" fundraiser to support treatment for childhood cancer held on Saturday afternoon at Stop & Shop in New Springville. Surrounded by family and friends ...
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Covid patients still suffering a year after being infected More than 70 per cent of those admitted to hospital because of Covid-19 are suffering complications from the virus a year later, according to a study of patients at 39 NHS hospitals. The most common ongoing symptoms from long Covid include fatigue, ...
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Lockdowns doubled your risk of mental health symptoms During the almost two years of on-again off-again COVID lockdowns, we heard lots of concern from many different corners about the mental health effects of forcing people to stay home and keep away from friends and family.
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Backlash against Happy Pear twins over 'factually wrong' video on reducing breast cancer risk The Happy Pear twins Stephen and David Flynn are facing a backlash after posting a video online suggesting ways to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer through diet. The video, which has since been deleted from their Instagram account, ...
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COVID-19 in Quebec: What you need to know this weekend Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 1,028,844 confirmed cases, and 14,812 people have died. The province also reported 10,833 health-care workers absent for COVID-related reasons. 91 per ...
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Sun safety and exercise Exercising outside increases your risk for skin-related cancers. Not only does spending more time in the sun contribute to your increased risk of cancer, but also the lack of protective clothing, inevitable excess sweat, and unreliable sunscreen choices.
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World Immunization Week 2022: Date, Theme and Significance Amid Covid-19 Vaccines act as a protection shield against diseases like diphtheria, polio, tetanus, tuberculosis, and so on. In the last two decades, immunization programmes have drastically changed the health scenario of many countries.
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Almost half of Canadians may have caught COVID The B.C. data, provided in advance to CBC News, found close to 40 per cent of the population had antibodies from a previous infection in March, up from around 10 per cent in October. That number is even higher in children under 10, with nearly two-thirds ...
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Here's the biggest Maine stories you may have missed this week The Maine CDC has confirmed a fatal case of Powassan virus infection in a Waldo County resident. This is an illness spread by bite of infected ticks. The adult developed neurologic symptoms and died while ...
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The 'huge issue' of HRT shortages - and what is being done Tens of thousands of women have been left frustrated following supply issues with vital medication to help with menopause symptoms. The problem with prescribed Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) demand has hit headlines again after first coming to light ...
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Kiwi mother dies in England after accidentally overdosing on Lemsip A Kiwi mother has died from liver failure in the UK after unintentionally overdosing by drinking too much of the cold and flu remedy Lemsip. New Zealand-born Joan Ita Bergin, 58, based in Lancashire in the north of England, had been suffering from a ...
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Walmart Wellness Day offers free and affordable vaccinations and screenings Customers at Jefferson City's Walmart Superstore near Highway 50 and McCarty Street received free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings. Pharmacists also offered COVID-19 vaccines and affordable immunizations like shingles, pneumonia, ...
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Wyoming County sets COVID vaccination clinics WARSAW — A series of COVID-19 vaccination and booster clinics have been announced for Tuesday. The clinics will take place at the Wyoming County Health Department on 5362 Mungers Mill Rd. They will include first doses, boosters and additional boosters ...
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World Malaria Day 2022 Message from WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti. World Malaria Day is marked annually on 25 April to focus global attention on malaria, and its devastating impact on families, communities and societal development, especially in ...
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World Immunization Week 2022: immunization efforts need a shot in the arm say Somalia's Government and UN In line with this global call and taking into account only 9% of Somalis have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Dr Fawziya Abikar Nur, Minister of Health, the Federal Government of Somalia said, "In 2020, the world witnessed a pause on many health ...
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Early intervention for Autism way to go Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), applies to a wide range of neurodevelopmental condition that distorts the communication and social interaction skills of an individual. People with autism have challenges with social skills, ...
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After 2 years of COVID-19, the cruise industry is enjoying a spring thaw Cruise ships are returning to the high seas as pandemic rules are relaxed and more boats return to their regular sailings. Cruise Lines International Association, the organization that represents more than 90% of global oceangoing cruise lines, ...
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Man with cancer didn't need treatment for 16 years I had a good reaction almost immediately to the combination treatment and now I only receive the trial immunotherapy drug. The chemotherapy I previously received was pretty brutal but the immunotherapy drugs have far less side effects which means I have ...
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Don't drop your guard yet! 5 practices to adopt amid Covid 4th wave fears Even as Covid-19 cases ebb in most parts of the world, places like Shanghai in China and Delhi in India has recorded a sudden spike in cases. These sudden spike was reported only after the mask mandate was removed and complete relaxation of the Covid ...
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Nieman: Health systems should prioritize mental resilience for youth A major headline that caught my attention less than a week ago was "As youth mental illness soars, Task Force recommends screening children and youth as young as eight for anxiety." Advertisement 2. Story continues below.
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Kiwi woman dies after accidentally overdosing on Lemsip A New Zealand-born mother-of-one has died from liver failure after drinking too much Lemsip and unintentionally overdosing on paracetamol. Joan Ita Bergin, 58, was living in the United Kingdom last December when she developed a cough and bad chest that ...
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Korea to lower Covid's classification, phase out quarantine altogether Starting Monday, Korea will downgrade Covid-19 to a "Class 2" disease and begin restoring the medical system to pre-pandemic protocol. The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters said it will adjust the infectious disease level for ...
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