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Cluster of Legionnaire’s disease cases found in NYC as health officials on alert  AOL.com Legionnaires’ disease outbreak with 5 cases reported in Central Harlem in NYC  ABC7 New York Cluster of Legionnaire’s disease cases found in NYC has health officials on alert  New York Post Legionnaires’ disease cluster in Central Harlem under investigation, health officials say  CBS News Cluster Of Potentially Deadly Pneumonia-Like Cases …

A deadly lung disease was discovered in a 68-year-old man during a routine check-up. What seemed like a harmless appointment quickly turned into something far more serious—one that would eventually land him in the hospital.Christopher Kennedy, 68, went in for a simple X-ray before routine surgery, expecting it to be a quick visit. Instead, doctors spotted scarring on his lungs. …

Guest column | I’m a cardiologist. Here are 10 science-based ways to prevent heart disease.  The Washington Post Addressing Cardiovascular Risk and Intervening Early—Recording  AJMC Know your heart numbers to help prevent heart disease  Norton Healthcare Source link

A recent study indicates liver disease accounts for 4% of global deaths annually, with men disproportionately affected. Dr. Saurabh Sethi highlights overlooked skin signs like jaundice, spider angiomas, palmar erythema, and itching, which may indicate liver dysfunction. Early detection through recognizing these symptoms is crucial for timely medical intervention. Liver disease claims about two million lives annually, which is 4% …

14 Everyday herbs and spices that may help prevent cancer, diabetes, and heart disease  The Times of IndiaView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears? As an immunologist and infectious disease specialist, I study how germs spread in public spaces and how to prevent the spread. I even teach a course called “The …

Serious liver disease is becoming more common among Americans who drink heavily, according to a new study from Keck Medicine of USC. It’s not that more people are partying with alcohol. And it’s not that the drinkers are having more drinks. It’s that more of the people who drink regularly are becoming sick. Over the last two decades, the share …

When Christopher Kennedy went to have an X-ray before a routine surgery, he thought he would be in and out. Then a technician spotted scarring in his lungs.  Kennedy, 68 at the time, had never noticed any warning signs. He was a retired Air Force technician who exercised regularly and spent his time landscaping his backyard and training Bernese Mountain …

For many living with type 2 diabetes, managing blood sugar is a daily reality. Often, medications come as a lifeline, and among them, sulfonylureas like glipizide are popular choices, especially in the US. They’ve been around for decades, are affordable, and have shown effective results in keeping glucose in check. But now, a new study has cast a shadow over …

Kansas Department of Agriculture officials are warning horse owners across the state. This, after two Kansas horses tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia and died. Several other horses at the Sedgwick County facility may have also been exposed and infected. They are all under quarantine and are being monitored around the clock. Source link