First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana patient, officials say
The patient, who was older than 65 and had underlying medical conditions, was hospitalized weeks ago in critical condition with severe respiratory illness.
You’re blowing your nose wrong — it can cause damage, here’s the right way to do it
Mastering proper nose-blowing technique is nothing to sneeze at. Board-certified allergist Zachary Rubin recently took to ...
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Vilsack, Beccera: As bird flu threat grows, here's how we're ensuring safe milk | Opinion
We're confident beef, pasteurized milk and dairy products made with pasteurized milk products on shelves are safe, write the USDA and HHS chiefs.
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Winter virus surge in US: When to seek medical care and how to stay safe
The CDC reports rising cases of COVID-19, flu, RSV, and norovirus. Dr. Leana Wen advises most mild symptoms don't require ...
What wildfire smoke means for your heath
The fires burning across Los Angeles County have sent billowing plumes of black smoke into the air, posing a major health ...
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25 Top Medicare Part D Drugs Have Nearly Doubled in Price
People with Medicare Part D plans shoulder a share of the cost of their prescription drugs. Under the standard Part D benefit ...
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Health officials warn of surge in respiratory illnesses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting a significant increase in respiratory illnesses nationwide, ...
Why Infectious Disease Experts Are Concerned Over the First Bird Flu Death in the U.S.
The U.S. has experienced its first death from bird flu (H5N1). The death happened in a Louisiana patient who contracted H5N1 after being exposed to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and ...
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Human Metapneumovirus that raises alarms: should we really worry about the virus spreading in China?
The increase in cases of this pathogen in China resurrects old fears. Experts include it in the package of known winter ...
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Study: More than 9,000 have left NH labor market or cut back due to long COVID
The lingering effects of COVID-19 have driven an estimated 4,000 people out of New Hampshire’s workforce and led around 5,300 ...
Hand sanitizer doesn’t kill these viral infections
RSV, norovirus, and the flu are all on the rise again and contrary to popular belief, hand sanitizer may not work to kill all of those germs.  According to the Centers ...