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Covid variants: What to know about JN.1 and BA.2.86

(3 days ago) Web2 days ago · There are signs, however, that other variants may be picking up steam. The BA.2.86 variant, which was first detected over the summer, tripled in prevalence for the …

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U.S. life expectancy rose in 2022, but not enough to erase

(4 days ago) WebThe CDC data showed that life expectancy at birth — how long a baby born in a particular year is expected to live — was 77.5 years in 2022, a 1.1-year increase …

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Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, U.S. health

(3 days ago) Web2 days ago · Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U.S. health officials said Friday. Covid, though, continues …

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All signs point to a rise in Covid

(6 days ago) WebSigns in the U.S. continue to point to a rise in Covid activity as fall approaches. Hospitalizations are rising. Deaths have ticked up. Wastewater samples are …

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Flu and RSV are rising in the U.S. as Covid peaks in some areas

(3 days ago) WebA late summer uptick in Covid seems to have peaked, Wolfe said. "But those levels are still quite a bit higher on average right now than they were in the middle of the …

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CDC warns to not eat pre-cut cantaloupe after 18 new illnesses

(7 days ago) WebHealth officials are warning shoppers to stay away from some cantaloupe sold at certain stores after 18 more illnesses linked to the fruit were reported amid an …

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When to come out of Covid isolation, according to experts

(Just Now) WebWhen the Covid public health emergency expired in May 2023, health officials in Oregon decided it was also time to pull back on the five-day isolation …

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Should you get your Covid and flu shots at the same time

(4 days ago) WebCovid and flu shots can be safely given at the same time, and according to a small new study, doing so may even confer benefits. Findings presented Monday at the …

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Ozempic, Wegovy linked to severe medical conditions including …

(4 days ago) WebThe new research, based on health insurance claims from 2006 to 2020 from more than 5,000 patients in the U.S., looked at how many people developed one of four …

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Long-awaited ban on menthol cigarettes could be delayed into …

(3 days ago) Web2 days ago · The FDA's long-awaited ban on menthol cigarettes may be delayed once again, officials from national public health groups fear. The FDA had previously …

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What to know about a mysterious dog respiratory illness

(5 days ago) WebBy Linda Carroll. The mysterious respiratory illness that may have sickened scores of dogs across the country could be caused by a new type of bacterial infection …

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Scientists search for cause of mysterious dog respiratory illness as

(3 days ago) Web22 hours ago · Another hurdle is that many owners can’t afford to take a sick dog to a veterinary hospital or specialty center or even pay for diagnostic testing. In fact, the …

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What is mycoplasma pneumonia, the illness driving an outbreak in …

(Just Now) WebThe Warren County Health District said Thursday that it has had an unusually high number of pediatric pneumonia cases this fall: 145 since August. The …

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New Jersey man gets first successful face and double hand …

(6 days ago) WebExperts say it appears the surgery at NYU Langone Health was a success, but warn it’ll take some time to say for sure. Worldwide, surgeons have completed at …

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Some workers at U.S. hospital giant HCA say it puts profits above

(2 days ago) WebHCA is a health care juggernaut, employing 284,000 people in 182 hospitals and 125 surgery centers across the country and in the U.K. Operating in 20 U.S. states, …

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By repeatedly denying claims, Medicare Advantage plans threaten …

(3 days ago) WebThe Cuero Regional Health System, a small hospital in Cuero, Texas, serves a population of 22,000. Its officials say Medicare Advantage plans often deny care based …

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Emergency rooms in at least 3 states diverting patients after

(6 days ago) WebHospitals in at least three states are diverting patients from their emergency rooms after a major cyberattack hit their parent company last week. Ardent Health …

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Ryan Reed, UMD football player, dies after going into cardiac arrest

(6 days ago) Web12 hours ago · Ryan Reed, a senior at UMD, went into cardiac arrest Nov. 21 after a team workout in the weight room, according to his obituary. He died Nov. 28, according to a …

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Palestinian American student shot in Vermont paralyzed from the …

(5 days ago) WebDec. 3, 2023, 11:08 AM PST. By Mirna Alsharif. Hisham Awartani, one of the three Palestinian students who were shot in Burlington, Vermont, last weekend is paralyzed …

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New York-area urologist accused of sexually abusing patients, …

(1 days ago) WebDarius A. Paduch was charged with sexually abusing patients, including two males alleged tp have been attacked before they became adults, at a Manhattan hospital …

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In first comments since Matthew Perry's death, Keith Morrison …

(1 days ago) WebNov. 28, 2023, 7:01 PM PST. By Dennis Romero. In his first public comments since his stepson's death, “Dateline” co-host Keith Morrison encouraged fans …

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Criminal probe into Sen. Bob Menendez expands with new …

(5 days ago) WebCriminal investigation into Sen. Bob Menendez expands with new subpoenas. Menendez, D-N.J., has been under investigation into whether he and his …

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