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Flesh-eating bacteria reported in Florida

Flesh-eating bacteria reported in Florida

Multiple cases of flesh-eating bacteria have been reported in Florida. But what exactly is that and do locals and tourists need to be concerned? “Infections with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria are common during the months of May through October when the water is warmer. They tend to thrive and multiply during that time, especially after hurricanes, or if there’s been storms, …

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Promising New Male Contraceptive Passes First Human Safety Trial : ScienceAlert

Promising New Male Contraceptive Passes First Human Safety Trial : ScienceAlert

A potential new male contraceptive drug has just undergone its first tests in human volunteers. The results give the first indication that the drug, which does not use artificial hormones or affect testosterone production by the testes, may be safe in humans. While previous attempts have been made to develop a male contraceptive in the past, these largely failed to …

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What to Know About Legionnaires’ Disease, Which Has Sickened 22 in N.Y.C. – The New York Times

What to Know About Legionnaires’ Disease, Which Has Sickened 22 in N.Y.C.  The New York Times Central Harlem Legionnaire’s cluster: 22 New Yorkers diagnosed with the disease, 1 dead  ABC7 New York 1 dead, 22 sick from Legionnaires’ cluster in Harlem, health officials say  NBC New York One dead and 22 sick from Legionnaires’ cluster in New York, health officials say  The Independent 1 …

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'Ozempic face' drives surge in cosmetic procedures as weight loss drugs boom – Boing Boing

‘Ozempic face’ drives surge in cosmetic procedures as weight loss drugs boom  Boing Boing ‘Ozempic face’ may be driving a cosmetic surgery boom  CNN Stop the Sag: How Hollywood Is Battling “Ozempic Body”  The Hollywood Reporter Data Reveals Troubling Hair Loss with GLP-1 Success  NewBeauty Sponsored: Dr. Sethi chats weight loss medications & how to combat facial aging  KRON4 Source link

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Positive rabies case identified in Wyomissing | Berks Regional News

Positive rabies case identified in Wyomissing | Berks Regional News

WYOMISSING, Pa. – The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) is issuing a warning to residents of the Wyomissing area after an injured cat tested positive for rabies. The ARL received results for a positive rabies case after an injured brown tabby and white kitten were located by a resident near Hill Avenue in Wyomissing Borough on Saturday, July …

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Bat tests positive for rabies after biting woman near Aspen’s Weller Lake

Bat tests positive for rabies after biting woman near Aspen’s Weller Lake

A Townsend’s big eared bat clings onto a rock wall. Colorado is home to 19 native bat species.National Park Service/Courtesy photo Pitkin County has confirmed a bat that bit a person near the Weller Lake parking lot up Independence Pass has tested positive for rabies — the fourth confirmed county case in the last eight years and the first positive …

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The Best High-Protein, High-Fiber Breakfast, According to a Dietitian

The Best High-Protein, High-Fiber Breakfast, According to a Dietitian

A filling breakfast with protein, fats and fiber helped reduce my constant snacking urges. Eggs and avocado offer lasting energy and brain-boosting nutrients to start the day strong. A 15-minute cheesy egg quesadilla became my go-to meal for staying full and focused all morning. I love snack time! I love it so much that I found myself caught in a …

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