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CDC warns of listeria outbreak linked to deli meat that has left 28 sick, 2 dead
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning Americans about a listeria outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen people across 12 states, possibly linked to deli meat. States that have also reported cases include Illinois, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin. "The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the stat
3 min read - HealthBusiness Insider
'Love Is Blind' star Chelsea Blackwell's weight-loss tips are simple yet effective
Chelsea Blackwell's weight-loss journey kicked off after her season of "Love Is Blind" aired. The reality star also overhauled her mental health.
3 min read - HealthAssociated Press
Two more bird flu cases reported in Colorado, but elsewhere a study finds no asymptomatic infections
U.S. health officials on Friday announced two more bird flu cases among farmworkers, but they also said a new study in Michigan suggested the virus is not causing silent infections in people. Last month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services launched a study of workers who were around cows sickened by the bird flu. One goal was to determine if there were people who never had any symptoms but did have evidence of past infections.
1 min read - USAssociated Press
Tech outage halts surgeries, medical treatments across the US
Alison Baulos says her 73-year-old father was about to head to a Kentucky hospital for open-heart surgery when it was abruptly canceled early Friday morning. The major internet outage disrupted flights, banks and businesses, as well as medical centers, around the world. The American Hospital Association said the impact varied widely: Some hospitals were not affected while others had to delay, divert or cancel care.
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
OTC Nasal Sprays May Help Cut Antibiotic Use for Upper Respiratory Infections
New research finds that over the counter nasal sprays may shorten the length of time you're sick and lessen the odds you'll take antibiotics.
4 min read - HealthReuters
US CDC confirms two additional bird flu cases in Colorado
Last week, Colorado reported four confirmed infections of H5N1 bird flu and was checking on the status of a fifth suspected case. The two new cases were in poultry workers with exposure to infected poultry during depopulation and disposal activities, the CDC said on Friday. The cases are part of an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu that has been spreading globally in wild birds, infecting poultry and various species of mammals.
1 min read - USBusiness Insider
Some US hospitals are canceling non-emergency surgeries and procedures amid the global IT outage
CrowdStrike's mass IT outage has led several major US health systems to cancel non-urgent surgeries and procedures.
2 min read - USNBC News
Surgeries and doctor's appointments canceled amid global IT outage
U.S. hospitals were forced to cancel surgeries and appointments amid the global IT outage. There is no indication of criminal activity, but hospital systems are no stranger to massive computer outages.
3 min read - HealthVerywell Health
10 Signs It’s Time for a Cognitive Assessment
Learn the signs and symptoms that may warrant a cognitive assessment for conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia.
6 min read - USABC News
At least 12 major hospitals, health systems affected by global IT outage
Hospitals and health systems across the United States were among the industries affected by the global IT outage on Friday morning. CrowdStrike said the outage was not a due to a cyberattack but rather a software issue that had been identified. The Department of Health and Human Services issued an urgent alert to hospitals and law enforcement reporting that "multiple government agencies" were impacted.
3 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Biden is on Paxlovid to fight COVID: What to know about accessibility, effectiveness
The White House has said President Biden is taking Paxlovid to treat his COVID infection.
4 min read - WorldReuters
Brazil halts some poultry exports after Newcastle disease case
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -The world's top chicken exporter Brazil has voluntarily halted poultry exports to some countries after a case of Newcastle disease was detected in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, its agriculture ministry said on Friday. The move comes as local authorities try to contain the viral disease after around 7,000 birds died on a chicken farm in Brazil's southernmost state. From a sample of 12 birds from the flock, government investigators found at least one positive case of Newca
2 min read - CelebrityGood Morning America
Isabella Strahan shares she is cancer-free: 'Everything is clear'
Isabella Strahan is on her road to a full recovery! In a new update on Thursday from a video on her YouTube channel, the 19-year-old daughter of "Good Morning America" co-anchor Michael Strahan shared that she is officially cancer-free. Earlier this year, Isabella Strahan publicly revealed she had been diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumor.
2 min read - HealthGood Morning America
38-year-old diagnosed with stage 4 cancer weeks after finishing half-marathon
Govind Sandhu said he felt he was at "peak fitness" when he came down with flu-like symptoms, including a fever, night sweats and body aches, in mid-May. At the time he started feeling sick, Sandhu, 38, said he had recently finished a half-marathon in his hometown of Sydney, Australia, was training for an upcoming marathon and had just taken a vacation in Bali that was focused solely on health and fitness. Everything from the moment I wake to the moment I go to bed is optimized for peak perfor
3 min read - BusinessReuters
Eli Lilly's weight loss drug tirzepatide gets approval in China
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Eli Lilly said in a social media post Friday its weight loss drug tirzepatide had received approval from Chinese regulators, further intensifying competition with its Danish rival Novo Nordisk in the key Asian market. Novo's weight loss drug Wegovy won approval from China, the world's second-largest economy and the country estimated to hold the highest number of overweight or obese people, in June in a move that sent its share price soaring. A spokesperson for Eli Lilly di
1 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Could Biden’s Age Affect His COVID Recovery?
The 81-year-old president reportedly has mild symptoms.
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5 easy exercises to prevent knee pain from a personal trainer
These simple and approachable exercises can help manage and prevent knee pain.
7 min read - USNBC News
Videos show crane piece falling and crashing onto moving car in Fort Lauderdale
New videos show the moments when parts of a crane fell from a high-rise project and onto a bridge in downtown Fort Lauderdale, killing a construction worker and injuring several others earlier this year.
2 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – the picture is unsettling
A new study finds the risks of developing long COVID declined over the first two years of the pandemic. But unvaccinated adults were more than twice as likely to get long COVID compared with those who were vaccinated.
6 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
Here’s how doctors want you to care for cuts and scrapes
Tips for treating cuts and scrapes at home — and why doctors say to avoid hydrogen peroxide
3 min read - HealthGood Morning America
The best and worst states for women's health, according to a new report
A new report ranks the quality of the health care women receive in all 50 states. The report, released Thursday by the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation focused on health care, used three main metrics to measure the quality of health care in each state: health outcomes, health care quality and prevention, and access and affordability. Overall, the report revealed critical gaps in reproductive health services across the United States.
3 min read - HealthNBC News
Covid's summer wave surges on as Biden tests positive
President Biden's positive Covid test is a reminder that the coronavirus is picking up steam in the U.S.
5 min read - HealthVerywell Health
Two Decades of Research Shows Where Multivitamins Fall Short
A new study by the National Cancer Institute found that multivitamins do not help you live longer. Here's who may still benefit from vitamins anyway.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Do you still need to tell people if you have COVID?
What responsibilities do people now have when it comes to sharing if they get a positive COVID test? Here's what experts say.
5 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
After 5 sickened, study finds mushroom gummies containing illegal substances
Testing by Blue Ridge Poison Center found mushroom-infused products contained illegal hallucinogens.
5 min read - HealthNBC News
Mushroom edibles are rising in popularity. It's hard to say what's in them.
Mushroom edibles are soaring in popularity across the U.S., claiming to offer a variety of mind-altering experiences, from the mild — a boost in focus from a “microdose” — to psychedelic trips.
6 min read - HealthVerywell Mind
Age Regression in Adults and Why It Happens
Sometimes our brains want to turn back the clock
7 min read - HealthVerywell Health
ACE Inhibitors vs. Beta Blockers: How Are They Different?
ACE inhibitors and beta blockers are both used to treat conditions like high blood pressure and heart failure. Learn more about how they differ.
7 min read - USNBC News
Kentucky motel ordered to pay $2 million after guest dies from 150-degree shower
The family of a 76-year-old Kentucky man was awarded over $2 million for his death from second- and third-degree burns suffered in a scalding hot motel shower where water temperatures reached at least 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
2 min read - BusinessReuters
Ardent Health falls 6% in lukewarm NYSE debut
Ardent's shares began trading at $15 apiece, giving the company a market valuation of $2.15 billion, compared with the IPO price of $16 each. The Tennessee-based company sold 12 million shares on Thursday to raise $192 million after pricing its shares at $16 apiece, way below its expected offering price range of $20 to $22 per share.
1 min read - HealthYahoo Life
President Biden, 81, tests positive for COVID. For older people, the disease is still serious.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID.
5 min read - BusinessReuters
Abbott plans marketing push for glucose monitors beyond diabetes
Abbott Laboratories will use a mix of TV advertisements and guerilla marketing as well as seek to personalize health data to tap people without diabetes for the U.S. launch of its glucose monitoring device, CEO Robert Ford said on Thursday. The company plans to launch the over-the-counter device, Lingo, this year. It could be a multi-billion-dollar product for Abbott, Ford estimated, adding it was still in its early days.
2 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Is COVID still worth worrying about? It depends on your situation.
COVID is spiking again this summer. It's a risk if you're immunocompromised or among the 60 million older Americans.
7 min read - WorldCBS News
Plant-based drinks recalled in Canada amid listeria deaths, illnesses
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
2 min read - HealthVerywell Health
GLP-1 Drugs May Lower Risk of 10 Obesity-Related Cancers, Study Shows
A retrospective study of health records shows people with type 2 diabetes who take GLP-1 drugs have a lower risk of getting 10 of 13 obesity-associated cancers than those prescribed insulin.
6 min read - HealthNBC News
A 7th person with HIV is probably cured after stem cell transplant for leukemia, scientists say
A German man has probably been cured of HIV, a medical milestone achieved by only six other people in the more than 40 years since the AIDS epidemic began.
6 min read - HealthNBC News
Preventive antibiotics may help curb the STI epidemic, experts say
Research at International HIV Conference finds taking an antibiotic, doxycycline, after sex, or smaller dose daily, reduces sexually transmitted infections (STIs risk.
6 min read - USAssociated Press
After crash that killed 6 teens, NTSB chief says people underestimate marijuana's impact on drivers
A horrific crash that killed six high school girls in Oklahoma two years ago has the head of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board urging parents to warn teenagers about the risk of driving after using marijuana. Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy made the appeal to parents Thursday as her agency released the final report on the March 22, 2022 collision between a tiny Chevrolet Spark hatchback and a gravel-hauling semi in the small town of Tishomingo. The board, after an investigation by its
4 min read - BusinessReuters
Boehringer-GoodRx partner to offer Humira rival at 92% discount
A close copy version of Abbvie's blockbuster arthritis drug Humira will be available at a 92% discount to its list price on the GoodRx website, the digital healthcare platform and German drugmaker Boehringer Ingelheim said on Thursday. GoodRx said that Boehringer will offer both high- and low- concentration versions of the biosimilar at an exclusive cost of $550 per two-pack on the GoodRx website.
1 min read - HealthVerywell Health
What a Grass Rash Looks Like and How to Find Relief
A grass rash may appear with small red bumps on the skin that came into contact with the grass. The itching may be mild or severe. Here’s how to stop it.
5 min read - BusinessUSA TODAY
Biden has COVID-19 and he isn’t alone. Cases are rising across the US.
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 for the third time. Here's what to know about the current state of COVID-19 in the U.S.
4 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Republicans wary of Republicans – how politics became a clue about infection risk during the pandemic
Reactions like disgust are part of the behavioral immune system that helps you avoid disease. Usually conservatives are more fearful of contamination – but something unusual happened during COVID-19.
3 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
Less sleep and later bedtimes are linked to a section of the brain involved in emotion regulation suffering reduced growth, along with weaker connections to other brain areas.
3 min read - HealthNBC News
What the 9 human cases of bird flu in the U.S. so far tell us about the disease
U.S. cases of bird flu have been relatively mild and limited to farm workers who handled sick animals – a sign the virus may not be well suited to infecting humans in its current state.
7 min read - HealthWashington Post
What to know about cheaper, imitation weight-loss drugs
The pitch is all over social media and irresistible for many people desperate to lose weight: Get an imitation version of pricey, hard-to-find drugs like Ozempic or Mounjaro for a fraction of the cost. But the booming business of off-brand versions of the blockbuster drugs, which trigger the hormone GLP-1 and curb hunger, has left many consumers wondering whether it is worth trying. Here’s what you should know.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories f
8 min read - HealthNBC News
Women living in states with strict abortion policies have worse health outcomes
States with strict abortion bans have worse health outcomes for pregnant women, according to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund.
3 min read - LifestyleReuters
Boy lives in permanent shade to survive dangerous sunlight
Pol Dominguez, 11, is enjoying his summer holidays in Spain. Dominguez has Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP), a rare disease that affects his skin and eyes. Patients are unable to repair their DNA from solar damage, which puts them at high risk of developing cancer.
2 min read - HealthBusiness Insider
Online health providers are preying on young men's worst fears
Telehealth companies like Hims and Ro are making big money by preying on young men's insecurities and fears.
9 min read - HealthUSA TODAY
Dengue reaches historic levels in the Americas and closer to home
The Americas have seen record levels of dengue infections just six months into 2024.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Needs for every MLB team before the trade deadline + The Good, The Bad and The Uggla
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman take a look at all 30 teams’ needs going into the MLB trade deadline, as well as make their picks for this week’s edition of The Good, The Bad and The Uggla.
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