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CDC: New listeria outbreak tied to 23 illnesses, 1 death
One death and nearly two dozen hospitalizations are tied to a new listeria outbreak of unknown origin, health officials said Thursday.
Jun 30, 2022
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Study finds a lack of adequate hydration among the elderly
Drinking enough water is a concern for everyone, but the elderly are particularly prone to underhydration and dehydration. A new UCLA School of Nursing study shows that these conditions are likely to be under-recognized, ...
Mar 6, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID mask mandates might be largely gone, but here are five reasons to keep wearing yours
Mask mandates in most indoor settings have been dropped in New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT, with Queensland to follow later this week.
Mar 2, 2022
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Antibody treatment prevents inflammation in lungs, nervous system in macaques with SARS-CoV-2
Monoclonal antibodies protected aged, diabetic rhesus macaque monkeys from disease due to SARS-CoV-2 and reduced signs of inflammation, including in cerebrospinal fluid, according to a new study from researchers at the University ...
Nov 1, 2021
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Team evaluates advantages and limitations of wastewater monitoring for public health
Since September 2020, University of California, Davis, researchers have been monitoring wastewater on the UC Davis campus and in the city of Davis for COVID-19 through the Healthy Davis Together program. A new article published ...
Feb 7, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Spain scraps quarantine for mild COVID cases
Spain on Monday ended a requirement that people with mild cases of COVID-19 self-isolate as part of a shift towards treating the virus as an endemic illness like flu.
Mar 28, 2022
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Medications
Beautyberry leaf extract restores drug's power to fight 'superbug' MRSA
Scientists discovered a compound in the leaves of a common shrub, the American beautyberry, that boosts an antibiotic's activity against antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria. Laboratory experiments showed that the plant compound ...
Jul 16, 2020
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HIV & AIDS
Among Blacks, late-stage HIV diagnosis varies by rurality
(HealthDay)—The percentage of Black people with late-stage HIV diagnosis varies according to population area of residence and is higher in rural than urban and metropolitan areas, according to research published in the ...
Feb 19, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hepatitis B vaccine: What to know to protect yourself
Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by specific viruses. The hepatitis viruses are referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. All types affect the liver, but they differ in illness severity and prevention options.
Jan 25, 2024
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Medical research
Aspirin could make urinary tract infections worse, suggests zebrafish study
New research by the Centenary Institute suggests that commonly prescribed anticoagulants—medicines, such as aspirin, that help prevent blood clots—may make urinary tract infections (UTIs) more severe.
Nov 16, 2021
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