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What virus is going around? The flu, COVID, norovirus – and don't forget RSV The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has already signaled that influenza A, COVID and norovirus (stomach flu) are on the rise across the U.S. Now, the risks of getting RSV – a virus that causes cold-like symptoms, affecting the breathing passages ...
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'Worrisome' mutations found in H5N1 bird flu virus isolated from Canadian teenager But genetic analysis of the virus that infected her body showed ominous mutations that researchers suggest potentially allowed it to target human cells more easily and cause severe disease — a development the study authors called "worrisome.".
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Alarming Stagnation In US Life Expectancy Continues The latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report on mortality in the United States shows that life expectancy at birth rose from 77.5 in 2022 to 78.4 in 2023. While this signals a continued bounce-back from significant declines in 2020 and ...
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Whooping cough is back with a vengeance: Here's what you need to know CLEVELAND, Ohio — Whooping cough, a highly infectious respiratory infection that laid low in recent years, has come roaring back. In Ohio, whooping cough cases have doubled in a year, spiking from nearly 800 in 2023 to about 1,600 cases as of ...
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Soaring CWD numbers in southeastern Minnesota prompt DNR to stop culling deer The DNR will continue efforts to address CWD in the area, including post-season whitetail harvesting and restricting the movement of deer carcasses. By Tony Kennedy. The Minnesota Star Tribune. January 1, 2025 at 5:30AM.
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9 Unexpected Things We Learned About Mental Health and Our Brains in 2024 1. Writing by hand beats typing for learning and memory. Yes, typing is usually much faster than writing by hand. · 2. Your gut microbes can affect your mood · 3. Working late in young adulthood may lead to depression and poor health in middle age.
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New reports sharpen clinical picture of recent human H5N1 illnesses in US and Canada Two groups of investigators today fleshed out fuller clinical understanding of North American patients recently infected with H5N1 avian influenza, one of them describing a Canadian teen who had a severe infection and the other reviewing illness ...
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Up to 5 house cats sick after bird flu found in 2nd raw pet food brand: Health officials A second brand of raw pet food sold in farmers markets in California has been found to contain bird flu, according to Los Angeles County health officials. One house cats was has been confirmed positive with the virus, and the four cats living in the ...
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CDC surveillance data show increase in US tularemia incidence Although case numbers remain low, average annual US incidence of a rare bacterial zoonotic disease rose by more than half from 2011 to 2022, according to new surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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9 unexpected things we learned about mental health and our brains in 2024 If just reading that definition has you worried about your gray matter, never fear! Researchers are finding promising — and surprising — ways to boost our brain health and de-stress our minds. Here are nine stories on the topic that engaged our readers ...
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Oregon marks most whooping cough cases in over 70 years "The pertussis vaccine is a public health success story in terms of its effectiveness in reducing severe illness and deaths from the disease, particularly among infants," Cieslak said. READ MORE: Vaccine ...
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Mercy doctors discuss how to set reasonable health and wellness goals for the New Year SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3 ...
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Another raw pet food H5N1 bird flu recall. More sick cats in LA County This colorized electron microscope image released by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in March shows avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles (yellow), grown in Madin-Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK) epithelial cells (blue).
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To Minimize Dementia Risk, Doctors Say To Steer Clear Of These 3 Things In addition to helping to control obesity, hypertension and diabetes, Pascual-Leone said, physical exercise might also help promote the formation of new brain cells. "This improves the efficacy of the mechanisms of brain ...
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Surge in Flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases reported in Memphis area MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Influenza, RSV and COVID-19 are making a strong comeback in the Memphis area as the holiday season winds down, with health experts urging the public to take extra precautions. Dr. Dale Criner, Chief Medical Officer at Methodist ...
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Here's a resolution for 2025: Good habits that boost your brain health Those "modifiable" factors are obesity, unmanaged diabetes, high blood pressure, physical inactivity, lack of education, hearing loss, smoking, depression, excessive alcohol consumption, brain injury, air pollution, social isolation, vision loss and high ...
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Bird flu found in another brand of raw pet food A black and white cat wrapped in a red blanket is receiving veterinary care from two. A cat wears a bow. (. Mario Tama. /. Getty Images. ).
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Colorado researchers lead trial studying if weight-loss drugs can curb alcohol cravings Schacht's lab at CU Anschutz focuses on alcohol use disorder, looking for medications that can help. He said there are three Food and Drug Administration approved options to help, and they don't work all that well.
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Avian flu detected in Maricopa County wastewater Avian influenza has been spreading in birds and livestock across the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health reports traces of avian flu have been detected in recent ...
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Older Immunocompromised Folks May Need More From RSV Vaccines Immune responses to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines tended to fall short in older people with weakened immunity, a study found. In 38 immunocompromised persons who received either the RSVPreF3-AS01E (RSVA-AS01E; Arexvy) or RSVpreF (Abrysvo) ...
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Dead waterfowl in Miami Valley 'presumed positive' for bird flu Dead wild birds across Ohio are "presumed positive" for avian flu. Over the last few weeks, Canada geese, trumpeter swans and one mallard have been reported dead and are being tested, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife ...
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Michiana therapist gives advice on wellness goals for 2025 SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Losing weight or exercising more are common goals going into a new year for many people, but do you ever find yourself having a hard time accomplishing your resolutions? Alison Andrews with The Cottage Counseling in South Bend ...
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Diet and exercise strategies that may lower your 'biological age' A handful of studies in the past year have found that following a plant-based diet, staying active during the day and doing weekly strength training could help slow the aging process. Rentals in West Marin, Dillon Beach. A couple and their dogs walk ...
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Flu Cases On Rise In The State And Region The New York State Department of Health is again encouraging New Yorkers to get the flu vaccine following an increase in influenza cases and hospitalizations in New York State. State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald also recently declared that ...
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Study suggests estrogen may trigger binge drinking The female hormone estrogen appears to promote binge drinking in women, a new mouse study published recently in the journal Nature Communications shows. Specifically, estrogen causes women to "pre-game," or consume ...
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Bird Flu found in over 930000 chickens in Darke Co. egg production facility The National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed an HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) detection in Darke County on Dec. 27, 2024 involving 931,302 commercial layers (chickens). ODA does not identify individual farms during active cases.
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CU Cancer Center part of groundbreaking lung cancer screening program with promising results A close-up pf a man as he gets a CT scan. The light. Pete Comparoni, University of Kentucky John Herbst gets a CT. Thanks to effects of a collaboration with CU ...
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Bird Flu found in over 930000 chickens in Darke Co. egg production faculty COLUMBUS, OHIO (WLIO) - The Ohio Department of Agriculture says that over 930,000 chickens at an egg producer in Darke County have been affected with bird flu. The ODA says Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu was found on December 27th.
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Bird flu detected in over 900000 chickens at Ohio farm COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, in over 900,000 chickens at a farm in Darke County. The discovery was made shortly after ...
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40 simple hacks that can make your life healthier, brighter and more efficient A majority of the New Year's resolutions people set are health-related, which include to eat better, exercise more and lose weight. Those are lofty, ambitious goals that may be difficult to achieve. But being even just marginally healthier doesn't ...
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Obesity: Most Read Stories From 2024 Searching for an association between chronic pain and obesity, researchers found that abdominal adipose tissue was associated with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Furthermore, they discovered that excessive and ectopic fat depositions could be key ...
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New Year celebrations bring increased heart attack risk, experts warn CINCINNATI (WKRC) — As the New Year approaches, cardiologists are urging the public to be mindful of their heart health during this festive season. Dr. Puvi Seshiah, an interventional cardiologist at Christ Hospital's Heart and Vascular Center, said, ...
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Flu cases surge as health officials monitor bird flu and Norovirus (KOLN)— Influenza ...
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Dairy farmers across Arizona on high alert for bird flu TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News ...
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Women more likely to binge drink when estrogen levels are higher, new study finds Dr Kristen Pleil, a senior author who is associate professor of pharmacology, said: "Estrogen has such powerful effects on so many behaviours, particularly in females. So, it makes sense that it would also modulate drinking.".
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Respiratory illnesses on the rise in Illinois, hospitals outline new policies in response The percentage of emergency department visits due to respiratory illness also increased from 13.8% in the previous week to 14.7%. The state is also continuing to see a rise in ICU admissions due to RSV, driven by infants and children from the ages of one ...
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Region's NHS bosses issue flu warnings as cases soar NHS chiefs are warning people about the risk of flu following a spike in hospital admissions. NHS Dumfries and Galloway says it's dealing with higher numbers of flu-related hospital admissions than expected for this time of year and has placed ...
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'No quick fix': Why Jeanette will never use weight loss drugs like Ozempic again Semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are hyped as gamechangers for weight loss with demand driving nationwide shortages. Now the government has restricted access to cheaper replicas, are the potential side effects worth it?
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Five years after Covid-19 burst across the world, the disease is almost banal It was a lighting, global spread rarely seen in recent human history, comparable in scale to the Spanish flu of 1918. Since December 31, 2019, the date of the first reports of the first cases of viral pneumonia in Wuhan, China, a large part of the ...
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The Battle Over What to Tell Americans About Drinking A report that is intended to shape the next edition of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines has broken sharply with an emerging scientific consensus that alcohol has no health benefits. The evidence review, by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, ...
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New mothers face barriers getting the mental health care so many need Over 20 percent of deaths among new mothers are from suicide and overdose. Researchers and service providers have made progress in addressing postpartum depression and anxiety, but barriers to care remain and disproportionately affect women of color.
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The COVID winter wave has arrived. Here's where it's spreading during the 2024–25 holiday season A winter wave of COVID infections is cresting as 2025 begins, one that started to swell before Christmas cookies were left out for Santa Claus and Hanukkah menorahs and Kwanzaa kinaras were lit. Pyrosky/Getty ...
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Toasting the new year with olive oil Jill Myers grew up on the prairie in Texas, but she studied Italian at the University of Virginia and made several trips to the Mediterranean where she discovered fine art, wonderful wine and acres of olives for oil. "I started tasting good olive oil ...
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Microplastics in our organs could be tied to disease, Chinese researchers say Now, an analysis from Chinese academics has indicated a correlation between microplastic accumulation and disease, like tissue cancer, stressing the urgent need to more accurately determine hazards related to these plastic particles in humans.
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What is the 'ideal' breakfast? Study reveals how you should consume your first meal of the day Spanish researchers explored how the calorie content and nutritional quality of breakfast impact long-term cardiovascular health, highlighting the importance of healthy breakfast habits. "Promoting healthy breakfast routines can reduce the risk of ...
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8 habits that will help you achieve your weight loss resolution in 2025 The focus is on long-term sustainable health through achievable goals, hydration, mindful eating, balanced nutrition, regular exercise, better sleep, progress monitoring, and consistency. Stress management techniques support the journey.
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Tackling inequality in cervical cancer prevention Medical experts say the nation is on track to reach this target but more work is needed to ensure indigenous and diverse communities aren't left behind. Credits.
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Eat pistachios, use a weighted backpack, sleep in on the weekends plus 14 more health tips that we learned and loved ... It's been quite the journey! So to close out 2024, I'm sharing the best, most tangible advice I found throughout the last 365 days. Looking to crush your health goals in 2025? This advice is evergreen — you can take with you into the new year and beyond.
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