Health

Mystery illness has killed at least 4

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Legionella suspected of causing illness that killed 4 and sickened 7 in Argentina, health officials say – NBC News An illness affecting 11 people in Argentina, killing four, could have been caused by Legionella, a bacterium that causes Legionnaires disease, public health officials said on Saturday. Officials were trying to identify what caused the malady, which has sickened 11 people associated with a private clinic in the town of San Miguel de Tucuman, about 670 …

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Florida sues Biden Administration, losing $150 million per year

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DeSantis sues Biden administration over Canadian drug importation program – POLITICO Florida is suing the Food and Drug Administration over its failure to act on a plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. The governor said the FDA was “unlawfully delaying” and “unreasonably delaying” the approval of the plan. DeSantis estimated importing cheaper drugs from Canada could save the Florida state government up to $150 million per year. Florida was the first state under …

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New York law requires ID if you want to buy whipped cream

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Show ID to Buy Whipped Cream? New York Law Stirs Confusion – The New York Times The legislation passed in New York last year that bans the sale of whipped cream canisters to anyone under 21 was misinterpreted and has resulted in stores asking for IDs when consumers take their cans of whipped cream to the checkout line. The attorney general’s office confirmed the language of the bill indicates that the Nitrous Oxide cans found …

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Richard Simmons speaks out on his disappearance

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Richard Simmons Makes Rare Statement Days After Documentary on His Disappearance Airs – E! NEWS Richard Simmons left the public eye over eight years ago and is grateful to his fans for supporting him. Richard Simmons took to his Facebook page to thank his fans for their support after his startling exit from the public eye. Richard Simmons abruptly stopped teaching in her fitness studio in 2014, retreating from public life entirely. He sued two …

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Seven signs you may be dehydrated

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Staying hydrated is essential to feeling great and performing at your best. Water helps with saliva production, good digestion, and getting oxygen to all parts of the body. We use and lose water naturally throughout the day, and cannot really make more by ourselves. If you are dehydrated, you are losing more water than you gain and are therefore considered to be dehydrated. BAD BREATH Dehydration can cause bad breath. Your body has to perform …

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Mystery illness that has killed dozens of dogs finally identified

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Michigan mystery illness that has killed dozens of dogs identified as parvovirus – New York Post A big Golden Retriever meet is still going on in Michigan, following several dogs that died across the state from the canine parvovirus. The affected dogs have no complete history of vaccination, and the virus can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months are most at risk. The Golden Retriever Club of Northwest Michigan …

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Daily aspirin use is under scrutiny

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Daily aspirin use: Danger outweighs benefits for most Americans – USA TODAY The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has come out strongly against initiating daily aspirin use for adults age 60 or older who have not had their first heart attack or stroke because of concerns about internal bleeding. Aspirin is one of the most common and effective medications in our arsenal. It is used to treat fever, lessen pain, or tamp down inflammation, …

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Experiment boosts memory in older adults

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Electric Brain Stimulation Experiment Boosts Memory in Older Adults – ScienceAlert 150 older adults were given low-dose electric impulses to certain parts of their brains for four days in a row. After treatment, most performed better on memory tests than they had previously, and the improvements persisted for up to one month. Researchers have developed a technique that uses electrical pulses to treat individuals with memory loss. They hope that eventually, this technology will become …

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BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Anthony Fauci stepping down

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Anthony Fauci, face of coronavirus response, to retire in December – The Washington Post Dr. Anthony Fauci announced on Monday that he would be leaving his posts as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and President Biden’s top health advisor in December. Dr. Anthony Fauci has led for 38 years, serving under seven presidents, and has worked to address new and emerging infectious disease threats, including HIV/AIDS, West Nile virus, …

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FDA Warns That Strawberries May Have Caused Hepatitis A Outbreak

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FDA warns strawberries sold at stores including Trader Joe’s and Walmart may be linked to multistate outbreak of Hepatitis A -Daily Mail The FDA has warned consumers that strawberries sold at major US grocery stores, including Trader Joe’s and Walmart, may be linked to an outbreak of Hepatitis A. The outbreak is not linked to the ongoing spread of hepatitis that has infected 216 people across 37 states. The affected FreshKampo and HEB-branded fresh organic …

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