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Every summer for the past several years, including this summer, COVID cases have increased throughout the United States as people spend time in air-conditioned spaces and as summer travel peaks. It is expected that COVID cases will continue to rise as kids head back to school, and then reach a peak in early September. “Most of those COVID-19 [infections] are …

Eating disorders can affect anybody, no matter their age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or body size. Yet the myth that eating disorders are “diseases of affluence” persists, and can mean those from wealthier backgrounds are more likely to receive a diagnosis and be able to access treatment. In fact, people who experience socioeconomic disadvantage may be more at risk of …

California resident tests positive for plague in Lake Tahoe, officials say. What are the symptoms and how common is it?  yahoo.com Tahoe resident tests positive for plague; officials urge outdoor caution  KRNV South Lake Tahoe resident tests positive for bubonic plague: Infectious disease experts explain what to know  ABC7 San Francisco California resident tests positive for the plague after camping, officials say  The Guardian …

Air conditioners have been working overtime this hot summer, from those tiny window units to the massive AC towers that serve the tightly packed apartment buildings in major cities. And while they bring the relief of cool air, these contraptions also create the conditions for dangerous bacteria to multiply and spread. One particularly nasty bacteria-borne illness is currently spreading in …

Colon cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, is increasingly affecting younger individuals. Those born in 1990 face twice the risk compared to those born in 1950. Changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, and persistent fatigue are crucial warning signs. Early diagnosis and awareness are vital for improved treatment outcomes and survival. Colon cancer is …

Summary: Researchers have identified hyperactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus as a driver of autism-like behaviors in mice. This brain region, which gates sensory information, was found to be overactive during stimuli and social interactions, leading to seizures, repetitive behaviors, and social withdrawal. By suppressing this activity with drugs, including one already under investigation for epilepsy, researchers were able to …

Sasha Pieterse is opening up about battling multiple medical issues behind closed doors, and being ignored by the people meant to help her. Michael Tullberg / Getty Images Sasha was just 12 years old when she was cast in Pretty Little Liars, and she went on to star in the series until her early 20s. While playing an “it girl” …

US adults reinfected with SARS-CoV-2 may be at a 35% greater risk for long COVID than those with one-time infections, a team led by the independent research institute RTI International posted last week on the preprint server medRxiv. For the observational, non–peer-reviewed study, investigators examined the electronic health records of the COVID-19 cohort of the National Clinical Cohort Collaborative, part of …

There’s a reason why stereotypes are formed. Picture this: you’re watching a commercial that’s either supposed to raise awareness about heart disease or is made to promote a medication to remedy the same. When they show you a heart attack, it’s often the crushing chest pain that’s in focus.Similarly, when we think of a heart attack, we picture sudden and …

Share on PinterestCan changing the way you walk help treat knee osteoarthritis? Image credit: Michela Ravasio/Stocksy. Osteoarthritis is a chronic, degenerative condition of the joints that most commonly occurs in people over the age of 40. The condition can affect any joint in the body, but is most common in the knees, hands and hips. Although there is no cure, …