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Foster's Daily DemocratCan you be 'super-immune' to COVID-19? Unlikely, doctors say. Here's what is more likely.
Dr. David Itkin, a Seacoast area infectious disease expert, said having certain people appear to be immune to a particular virus is not new.
- Prevention
New Concerning Langya Virus Identified in China—Here’s What You Need to Know
Langya virus, or Langya henipavirus, has been identified in China—the potentially deadly virus spreads from animals to humans. Here, find symptoms and treatments.
- TheGrio
Studies show monkeypox transmitted three ways. Experts rate risk levels as high, medium, lower
As the virus known as monkeypox continues to spread across the nation, experts are advising Americans how to stay safe. […] The post Studies show monkeypox transmitted three ways. Experts rate risk levels as high, medium, lower appeared first on TheGrio.
- The Telegraph
Nearly half of patients with ‘red flag’ cancer symptoms don’t contact GP for six months
Half of people with possible cancer symptoms do not contact their GPs for six months, according to a survey.
- The Hill
Are COVID-19 rapid tests working against new omicron variants?
Story at a glance Some people have said they have COVID-19 symptoms but test negative on rapid antigen tests. This may happen when it’s still early in the infection period and there’s not enough virus present. This may also start to happen when variants mutate. The FDA recommends following up with a PCR test if…
- INSIDER
I posted topless videos of myself on TikTok to spread awareness of breast cancer and breast-implant illness, and they went viral
The author went viral for posting topless videos to spread awareness for breast-implant illness after a mastectomy and breast cancer.
- Good Morning America
Monkeypox patient speaks out about what it's like to have the disease
Being aware of the monkeypox outbreak spreading across the U.S., Todd said he did a Google search of what monkeypox rashes look like and "one of the images looked exactly like my blemish." Tecovirimat, known as TPOXX, which is a two-week course of pills, can be considered for people at high risk of severe illness, such as those with weakened immune systems.
- The Telegraph
The very simple task which may keep dementia at bay
Listening to the radio is better at warding off dementia than exercise, a new study suggests.
- MarketWatch
Face masks are back for visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park buildings, and research finds low levels of stress hormone are a predictor of long COVID
Face masks will once again be required for visitors inside all Great Smoky Mountains National Park buildings due to the high transmission of COVID cases in Tennessee.
- Travel Noire
Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak In California's Wine County
Health officials are investigating a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in the northern California county of Napa. The Legionella bacteria was detected in the cooling tower of the Embassy Suites Napa Valley in the city. According to California health officials, at least one person died and 11 others are sick.
- Fortune
As Bill Gates warns the return of polio to New York is a ‘threat to us all,’ London finds it in the city’s wastewater
Polio was completely gone from the U.S. for 10 years before it was found last month. Now a vaccine-derived strain is in London and it's "beyond a close network of a few individuals."
- INSIDER
When my son was born with major brain damage, I was stunned to learn this happened because of a common virus
The author shares that when her son was 1 week old, doctors discovered that he had a rare condition caused by a virus she caught when pregnant.
- BuzzFeed
People Are Sharing The Most Ridiculous Responses Men Had After Being Asked To Wear A Condom, And They Clearly Need To Go Back To Sex Ed
"Stand your ground, don't let anyone make you do something you are not comfortable with doing."View Entire Post ›
- The Telegraph
Polio: What are the symptoms, how it is transmitted and is there any treatment?
Until the arrival of vaccines, polio was one of the most feared diseases, with hundreds of thousands of children paralysed globally every year.
- Eating Well
11 Easy Casseroles for Weight Loss
You only need one pot or pan for these casserole recipes, making dinner both easy and tasty. These healthy dishes are high in fiber and lower in calories, so they are a great choice to help you feel full and nourished while also supporting weight loss, if that is your goal. Recipes like our Eggplant Tortilla Casserole and Sweet Potato Mac & Cheese are nutritious and delicious options that are perfect for any night of the week.
- NextShark
Women who eat preserved foods have increased breast cancer risk, Hong Kong study finds
Women who consume cured meats and other preserved foods are more likely to develop breast cancer, a new study from local researchers in Hong Kong suggests. The study, published in Cancer Prevention Research on Aug. 1, looked into how preserved foods that may contain nitrate and nitrite might increase the risk of developing breast cancer. The research involved 1,307 women with breast cancer and 1,050 age-matched controls without cancer, all of whom were from Hong Kong.
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Does washing clothes eliminate monkeypox? What to know about disinfecting for the virus
The monkeypox virus can stay on clothes and objects for up to 15 days. Here’s what to know about disinfecting clothes and other household items.
- Eating Well
19 Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet Dinners in 30 Minutes or Less
Carbs are a key component of a healthy diet, but for those days when you want to scale back a little and focus more on veggies and proteins, these easy 30-minute dinners that follow the principles of the Mediterranean diet are delicious options. These recipes are lower in carbs without totally eliminating them, with 15 grams of carbohydrates or less per serving, and incorporate plenty of veggies, lean proteins and healthy fats. Research shows the Mediterranean diet can do everything from improving heart health to reducing risk of depression, and with delicious recipes like our Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Red Pepper & Arugula Relish and Pesto Salmon, it's an easy eating pattern to follow.
- KGO – San Francisco
1 dead, 3 injured in shooting at 24 Hour Fitness in Brentwood: police
One person is dead and three other people are injured in a shooting that happened after a fight broke out at a gym in the East Bay, police confirmed.
- Women's Health
So *This* Is The Reason Kyle Richards Always Hits The Splits On 'RHOBH'
Kyle Richards talks about her connective tissue disorder and the reason behind all those years of splits. Here's what to know about hypermobility syndrome.