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Sepsis nearly killed me. This is what it was like. Pain, fever, an emergency flight to a trauma unit. Recovering from near-death has meant taking care of my mental health, too. By ...
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An Arkansas toddler dies of rare brain-eating amoeba infection likely contracted at splash pad In rare instances, people have gotten Naegleria fowleri infections from recreational water that had an insufficient amount of chlorine in it, such as pools, splash pads or surf parks, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Stroke Doesn't Have to Lead to Death or Disability Jayaraman is an interventional neuroradiologist. Imagine having a severe, life-threatening stroke at 5 p.m., being rushed by ambulance to undergo minimally invasive surgery to remove the blood clot from your brain, ...
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Cancer care: From 'sledgehammer' to precision cellular therapy The good news? Science has made great progress with immunotherapies for skin cancers like melanoma, as well as solid tumors like lung cancer which remains the deadliest cancer in the country. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center's Phil ...
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Several states issue West Nile virus alerts after detecting cases in residents This virus, spread to people by mosquitoes, can lead to a fatal illness in 1 out of every 150 people infected.
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'Budget Ozempic': Doctors warn about health risks of using laxatives for weight loss That may be one reason there's currently a high demand for over-the-counter laxatives. Other possible reasons include an aging population, sedentary lifestyles, less healthy diets and people taking more medications, which can contribute to constipation, ...
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RAPIDO : Acronym & Campaign Helps Spanish Speakers Recognize a Stroke By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The American Stroke Association is promoting the acronym R.Á.P.I.D.O. as a way to raise awareness among Hispanic Americans about stroke symptoms and the need for ...
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Use a condom to avoid gonorrhoea, university students told Diagnoses of the sexually transmitted infection have soared, and 15 to 24-year-olds are most likely to catch it, say UK health officials. Gonnorhoea can be treated with antibiotics ...
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'Budget Ozempic' Weight-Loss Trend Raises Safety Concerns These are drugs normally used as laxatives and stool softeners, but people are taking them to lose weight. The demand is so high in the United States, there are reports this is contributing to shortages in pharmacies.
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Eating a Hearty Breakfast Can Ease Jet Lag Symptoms: Study Sept. 15, 2023 -- Our internal body clock, or circadian rhythm, helps us feel alert during the day and tired at night. But travel, shift work, caring for a newborn, or anything that messes with your sleep schedule can throw that delicate system ...
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The night owl's disease problem A new study has an important message for night owls. Investigators from Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital found that people with later sleep and wake times had less-healthy lifestyles and were at greater risk of developing diabetes than ...
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CDC notes US COVID-19 hospital cases up slightly The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today noted that COVID-19 hospitalizations are up 8.7% and deaths up 4.5% in the most recent reporting week, though numbers are still quite low. Roughly 18,900 Americans were hospitalized for the ...
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Plastic-grabbing fungi could help keep microplastics, PFAS out of rivers and oceans Researches say newly discovered kinds of fungus could be a key tool in the fight to keep man-made plastics and toxic chemicals out of rivers and oceans. In a newly published study from Texas A&M University, researchers say three different strains of ...
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Should you get the new COVID booster? Here's what OhioHealth's Dr. Joe Gastaldo says As fall approaches, so too does yet another COVID-19 booster shot. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the next generation of COVID shots. The shots, which are updated for variants circulating this year, could become available in ...
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Study reveals why cancer may spread to the spine The vertebral bones that form the spine are derived from a distinct type of stem cell that secretes a protein favoring tumor metastases, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. The discovery opens up a new line of research on ...
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Moderate Coffee Intake Lowers Risk of Anxiety, Depression Previous research has suggested a variety of health benefits from drinking moderate amounts of coffee, such as lower risks of Type 2 diabetes, chronic liver disease, stroke, and cancer, study authors noted. They sought ...
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For Older Adults, Best Sleep Temp is 70-74 Degrees: Study The researchers concluded that sleep was "most efficient and restful" when nighttime ambient temperature ranged from 68 to 77 degrees. There was a 5% to10% drop in sleep efficiency when the temperature increased from 77 to 86 degrees.
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TB Exposure Reported at Chuze Fitness Locations in Mission Valley, Chula Vista San Diego County's Tuberculosis Program and Chuze Fitness are working to notify employees and members potentially exposed to tuberculosis at Chuze Fitness-Mission Valley and Chuze Fitness-Chula Vista, it was announced Friday. According to the county, ...
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Latest Surgical Procedures for Prostate Cancer "Early diagnosis means the possibility of finding the prostate cancer at an earlier stage, so we can offer you less invasive alternatives that can give us good oncological cancer control but reduce the side effects," explained Ruben Olivares, MD, urology ...
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Possible hepatitis A exposure at Pine Knob announced by Oakland County officials The Oakland County Health Division has reported a suspected case of hepatitis A at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston. According to a news release, the incident took place at the Ivy Lounge at Pine Knob. The Health Division advises all season ...
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CDC Data: 'Eris' Responsible for 1 in 4 New COVID Infections While the variant scene continues to shift in the U.S., the CDC on Thursday released its respiratory disease season outlook for COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
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Suspected Hepatitis A case reported at Pine Knob's Ivy Lounge; officials urge vaccination The Oakland County Health Division reported Friday night a suspected case of Hepatitis A associated with the Ivy Lounge at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston. The health division advises all those who consumed food at the Ivy Lounge between Aug.
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Deschutes County Public Health offers respiratory season guidance, vaccine updates Public Health recommends frequent handwashing, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, being aware of ventilation in shared spaces, staying home while ill, wearing a mask, avoiding crowded spaces and ensuring you are up to date on your vaccinations.
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US NIH begins human trials of 'universal' flu vaccine Sept 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) said on Friday that it has begun an early-stage study on its experimental vaccine targeting six strains of influenza virus. The vaccine candidate, FluMos-v2, is designed to offer ...
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Lincoln-Lancaster Health Department announces updated COVID-19 vaccine LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - ...
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Study upends common belief in what triggers Parkinson's disease Degeneration of dopaminergic neurons is widely accepted as the first event that leads to Parkinson's. But the new study suggests that a dysfunction in the neuron's synapses -; the tiny gap across which a neuron can send an impulse to another neuron -; ...
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Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Recommended For Everyone 6 Months And Older This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued the recommendation that everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 illness this fall and winter.
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2 scenarios for virus season admissions: CDC Overall, the agency anticipates hospitals will see a similar number of total admissions from COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus as last year. "As with last year, the total number of hospitalizations ...
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What to Know About Zurzuvae, the New Pill to Treat Postpartum Depression "Postpartum depression symptoms can be very similar to those associated with major depressive disorder, including low mood, tearfulness, poor sleep, as well as a lack of energy and concentration. It can include suicidal thoughts and an irritable mood," she ...
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Why immunotherapy isn't always effective for people with colon cancer Researchers say people with colon cancer often experience DNA mismatch repair deficiency, which in turn leads to a high tumor mutation burden. They report that Immunotherapy tends to work better in clonal mutations, where all cancerous ...
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Fox tests positive for rabies; animals near Woodson Bridge may have been exposed RED BLUFF, Calif. — Tehama County Public Health officials issued a warning after a fox found in the Woodson Bridge area tested positive for Rabies. Public health officials warn that animals may have been exposed to rabies if they have been in the area ...
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Using nutrition to support cancer patients With a cancer diagnosis, a patient may experience symptoms that could lead to malnutrition including changes in metabolism, decreased appetite, lethargy, and weight loss, and in advanced stages, there can be a loss of body fat and lean muscle mass.
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The Power of Putting One Foot in Front of the Other What about a long walk versus a quick run—which is better? And, as winter looms, is it okay if we turn to the treadmill or stationary bike instead of braving the snowy trails? We asked URMC Fitness Science's Director of Operations, Conner Lorenzo, MS, ATC, ...
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State health officials raise risk from EEE to high in three more communities Boston — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) has been detected in an additional mosquito sample collected on September 13 in Brimfield. This finding raises the EEE risk level to ...
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Massachusetts health officials raise EEE risk to high in three more communities The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced Friday that the risk for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) has been raised to high in Brimfield, Sturbridge and Holland. Officials said that EEE has been detected in a mosquito sample collected on ...
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Ovarian cancer: NICE recommends expanding availability of genetic testing The draft guidance recommends that healthcare professionals refer women, men, trans people, and non-binary people to genetic services if they have a blood relative with ovarian or breast cancer or if they are from Ashkenazi Jewish, Sephardi Jewish, or ...
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Markey Cancer Center recognized as Comprehensive Cancer Center The National Cancer Institute awards "Comprehensive Cancer Center" designations to facilities that demonstrate a wide range of research at its laboratory, in addition to clinical and population-based research. The honor acts as " ...
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State identifies first case of dog rabies in 10 years Six people exposed to the first case of rabies in the state in 10 years are receiving post-exposure shots as a precautionary measure after their puppy was found with the disease. State health officials on Friday said a puppy in Bernalillo County tested ...
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Epidemiological Alert - Increase in dengue cases in Central America and the Caribbean - 15 September 2023 Due to the increase in dengue cases in countries and territories of Central America and the Caribbean and with the start of the summer season in South America, the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) encourages ...
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Transplant recipients likely got Legionnaires' disease from donated lungs It was the first time transplanted organs were identified as the likely source of a Legionella infection, the CDC said. IDN0923McGinnis_Graphic_01 Data derived from McGinnis S, ...
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US CDC expects 'tripledemic' hospitalizations to remain high this year vs pre-pandemic levels Sept 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday it expects the total number of hospitalizations from COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus infections and flu this year to be similar to last year, ...
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Quick Guide to COVID-19 Treatments for the Public All COVID-19 treatments require a prescription, so the first step after a positive COVID-19 test is to contact a qualified healthcare provider to discuss your treatment options based on risk factors including age, medical history and current medications, ...
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SARS-CoV-2 virus variant that showed rapid transmission in Assam, can help predicting local spread of the disease A dominant haplotype of the delta variant of A SARS-CoV-2 virus that had been rapidly transmitting in Assam by evading the immune system of humans has revealed the dynamics of viral haplotype transmission in a regional population and novel secrets of ...
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Baystate Health updates mask policy amid rising COVID-19 cases SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB ...
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NICE recommends Idorsia's chronic insomnia treatment for UK patients Adults in England and Wales with insomnia will have access to a new treatment on the NHS after the therapy's manufacturer Idorsia UK said the National Institute of Care and Excellence (NICE) has released final draft guidance recommending the treatment.
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Midland senior nonprofit receives grant to help people become vaccinated MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) ...
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New COVID-19 vaccine rolls out as flu season approaches BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - ...
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Communicable disease threats report, 10-16 September 2023, week 37 This issue of the CDTR covers the period 10-16 September 2023 and includes updates on COVID-19, diphtheria, West Nile virus, avian influenza, dengue, legionnaires' disease, the Rugby World Cup 2023, cutaneous Anthrax, pertussis, botulism and severe floods.
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Empowering nurse practitioners, physician associates in clinical atopic dermatitis Attending conferences, reading journals and browsing informative websites are the best ways to stay up to date on dermatitis treatment. Individualized and empathetic care are critical to positive patient experiences. Atopic dermatitis is an ...
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Salmonella outbreak at Carnicería Guanajuato's taquería in Avondale, Chicago Dept. of Health says Carnicería Guanajuato voluntarily closed the taquería on Sept. 8 and is cooperating with CDPH to determine a source of the infections, officials said. A sign on the front door of the Mexican grocery store says the ...
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