More suspected human bird flu cases So far, the CDC has confirmed 20 human cases, with more awaiting confirmation Salon · Oct 15, 2024
Runner Reveals “Army Breathing Technique” That Made Jogging Much Easier "No one teaches you how you're meant to breathe when you run and it took me so long to find this technique." The post Runner Reveals “Army Breathing Technique” That Made Jogging Much Easier first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Oct 15, 2024
Bella Hadid back on the catwalk after health battle: So, why do so many celebrities have Lyme disease? As Bella Hadid returns to the Victoria’s Secret runway just weeks after a Lyme disease flare up, we take a look at the mysterious disease that so many celebrities suffer from Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2024
Whooping cough cases up 342% since 2023 as U.S. outbreak continues. What to know about symptoms and spread The CDC had documented more than 17,600 infections as of Oct. 5—more than four times those recorded at this time last year. Fortune · Oct 11, 2024
Ten people including five kids served bear meat infected with parasites at barbecue A total of 51 bear meat-related parasite cases have occured in the US since 2016, said officials The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024
Can DIY cleaning sprays really kill germs? Here's what the experts say Homemade cleaning products are becoming increasingly popular, but are they as effective as shop-bought items? Here's the top advice from experts. Tom’s Guide · Oct 11, 2024
Experts worried humans getting bird flu While California reports more human cases of bird flu, experts say the true number of cases could be much higher Salon · Oct 10, 2024
54 million COVID cases went unreported in 2022, new study says. Here’s how to make your at-home test count The convenience of self-testing comes with a caveat: The onus is on you to report your results. Fortune · Oct 9, 2024
Yes, you can get the COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines at once. Here are the pros and cons Particularly if you tend not to have vaccine side effects, getting routine shots in one go may be a convenient option. Fortune · Oct 8, 2024
Plans to ‘modernise pensions market’ set out by Government The proposals could help offer a more predictable income and greater security for future pensioners, the Government said. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024
US CDC to release second-highest warning level for Marburg virus The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) will issue its second-highest level of travel notice for Rwanda, recommending people to avoid nonessential travel due to the Marburg disease outbreak in the east African country, the U.S. government said on Monday, Reuters reported. The Times of India · Oct 8, 2024
RFK Jr wants to promote raw milk as HHS secretary – experts say it’s dangerous RFK Jr. promises to wage a ‘war on public health’ beginning with the legalization of raw milk consumption The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024
Flu Shots Less Effective In South: Why CDC Urges Vaccination Despite Similar U.S. Forecast The flu shot reduced the risk of hospitalization among high-risk groups by 35% in five South American countries, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, according to the interim vaccine effectiveness report by the CDC. Medical Daily · Oct 7, 2024
Top News · Oct 5, 2024 Respiratory Virus Season: Time To Get Vaccinated Stay protected this respiratory virus season by getting vaccinated early against Covid-19, flu, and RSV. Vaccination can reduce severity and hospitalizatio...
Salon · Oct 5, 2024 CDC warns of online pharmacy dangers Some online pharmacies could be selling prescription drugs tainted with the powerful opioid, the CDC warns
Salon · Oct 5, 2024 Overdoses decline but not for everyone The country is still losing more than 100,000 people to drug overdoses every year, with stark racial disparities
Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2024 What is the deadly Marburg virus and where has it spread? World Health Organization warns outbreak risk is ‘very high at the national level’ in Rwanda, but low globally.
LiveScience · Oct 4, 2024 Flu shot lowers hospitalization risk by 35% in vulnerable groups, data hint Data from the Southern Hemisphere hint that this year's flu shot lowers the risk of hospitalization among vulnerable demographics.
Fortune · Oct 4, 2024 RSV can be deadly—especially for older adults. Why aren’t more of them getting the new vaccine? About 6,000 to 10,000 people 65 and older die from RSV in the U.S. annually, the CDC says.
The Conversation · Oct 4, 2024 Bird flu patient had no apparent contact with animals – and there’s still no evidence of sustained human-to-human spread Six healthcare workers in the US who were in close contact with a patient known to have bird flu developed mild respiratory symptoms, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The patient was not known to have had contact with livestock or other animals, raising the…
Medical Daily · Oct 4, 2024 CDC Warns Of Dangerous Counterfeit Drugs From Online Pharmacies, Highlighting Overdose Risk The warning follows last week's U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) indictment of illegal online pharmacies selling counterfeit prescription pills laced with fentanyl and methamphetamine to tens of thousands of people in the U.S., leading to at least nine deaths.
Top News · Oct 3, 2024 California Dairy Workers Infected With Bird Flu Two dairy workers in California infected with bird flu as part of an ongoing outbreak affecting dairy cows in multiple states. Health officials emphasize l...
International Business Times · Oct 3, 2024 Number Of Vaccinated Students Falls In US As Exemptions Rise Some states now have exemption rates topping 5%.
The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2024 US breast cancer deaths fall but younger women increasingly diagnosed – study Report shows significantly improved survival rates but a steep increase in diagnoses among women younger than 50