Antidepressant-linked overdose deaths in US have climbed for two decades Number of US deaths involving antidepressants (5,863) in a year on par with those involving heroin (5,871) The Guardian - US · Sep 3, 2024
New York resident dies of eastern equine encephalitis — what is it? Recent cases of a viral illness nicknamed "triple E" have occurred in New England. Here's what you should know about the disease. LiveScience · Aug 30, 2024
Sleeping in on weekends could cut your risk of heart disease by up to 20%, new study shows The National Sleep Foundation, however, warns that too much sleeping in could be harmful to your health. Fortune · Aug 30, 2024
Listeria outbreak tied to sliced deli meat hospitalizes 57, kills 9 Listeria infections tied to the consumption of sliced deli meat have recently hospitalized almost 60 Americans. LiveScience · Aug 30, 2024
What to know about Oropouche virus — the deadly fever that has reached the U.S. Cases of "sloth virus" have been reported in the U.S. and Europe for the first time. But what is it? LiveScience · Aug 30, 2024
COVID-19, flu and RSV shots − an epidemiologist explains why all three matter this fall The Food and Drug Administration approved and granted emergency use authorization on Aug. 22, 2024, for the newest, updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quickly endorsed the new shot to protect against severe illness. The Conversation · Aug 30, 2024
What is EEE virus? Why is it a big health concern these days? Northeastern US is seeing an uptick in several cases of Triple E mosquito virus or the EEE virus. The US has recorded the first death of this year due to this virus; a 41 year old from New Hampshire has died after contracting this viral infection. The Times of India · Aug 30, 2024
CDC sees link between overdoses, other mental health disorders - Roll Call Nearly a quarter of those who died from drug overdoses in 2022 also had a separate mental health disorder, study finds. Roll Call · Aug 29, 2024
New COVID vaccines are here. What to know about 2024–25 shots as summer surge continues Citing skyrocketing COVID spread, the FDA announced in late August that it had approved Pfizer’s Comirnaty and Moderna’s Spikevax vaccines early. Fortune · Aug 29, 2024
Death toll reaches nine in listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meat The problem was discovered when a Boar’s Head liverwurst sample tested positive for listeria The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024
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Eight people now dead in Boar’s Head deli meat listeria outbreak At least 57 people have fallen ill and have required hospitalization due to the listeria outbreak The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked To Boar's Head Deli Meats Learn about the recent listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats, causing fatalities and hospitalizations. Take necessary precautions to safeguard... Top News · Aug 28, 2024
Death toll is now 8 in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meat, CDC says At least eight people have died after being infected with listeria from eating Boar's Head deli meats tied to a massive recall last month The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024
Salon · Aug 28, 2024 Equity program for COVID vaccines ending Congress slashed pandemic funding in May. Soon uninsured people will lose access to free COVID vaccines
The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024 Sloth fever has arrived in the US. Here’s what you need to know The virus infected travelers returning to Florida and New York
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The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024 NHS community diagnostic centres speeding up access to tests, survey finds Nearly nine in 10 users said they had positive experience, with 7m tests now provided across network in England
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024 A new Covid vaccine is available. Here’s why some people might not want it right away Updated Covid vaccines were approved by the FDA earlier this month
Reason · Aug 27, 2024 Mark Zuckerberg Blames Biden for 'Government Pressure' To Censor Facebook The Meta CEO says his platforms will not blindly obey the bureaucrats again.
The Times of India · Aug 27, 2024 Top mosquito-borne illnesses that are spreading in the US In recent years, mosquito-borne illnesses have been on rise in the US and some of these diseases can have severe complications ranging from coma, seizures to brain damage. Recently, a rare case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) was found in Massachusetts. The infection poses a serious death risk and is…
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2024 New York City to spray pesticides to help prevent spread of mosquitoes and potential diseases About 1 in 150 of those infected with West Nile become severely ill
Kiplinger · Aug 26, 2024 Another Round of Free COVID Tests Is Coming The government is once again providing free COVID tests to American households this fall.
Fortune · Aug 26, 2024 Dr. Anthony Fauci was hospitalized for West Nile virus after a mosquito bite. Who is most at risk? The infectious disease doctor was hospitalized after “developing fever, chills, and severe fatigue.”
Salon · Aug 25, 2024 Cucumbers: From side to TikTok star It's thanks, in large part, to home chef Logan “Cucumber Boy” Moffitt