A Riverhead woman is being treated for tularemia, the rare disease known as rabbit fever after being bitten by her cat, an infectious disease doctor at Peconic Bay Medical Center said Wednesday.This would be the fourth such case in Suffolk County this year. The county Health Department confirmed last week there were three probable cases … Read more
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KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization arrived in Congo was in Congo on Wednesday as aid workers said the world’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading at an “alarming” rate and some health workers are striking over lack of pay.WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was scheduled to meet with partners and … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health said the patient was sickened by the mosquito-borne virus but had not recently traveled outside the state. Virginia health officials have confirmed the state’s first known case of locally acquired dengue, a viral disease usually associated with international travel. The Virginia Department of Health said the person, who lives in … Read more
Pesticide exposure linked to higher risk of ALS, research finds NBC NewsPesticides Linked To Increased ALS Risk, Review Finds U.S. News & World ReportParkinson’s Disease cases are growing worldwide. Is chemical exposure to blame? miamiherald.comEXPERT REACTION: Workplace pesticide exposure linked to motor neuron disease risk ScimexPesticide exposure at work may increase motor neurone disease risk … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Kansas mother of four is reportedly recovering after a suspected spider bite led to surgery, serious infections and a weeks-long hospital stay.Britagne Miller of Goddard — about 14 miles west of Wichita — said she was sitting around a campfire with her husband and children at … Read more
Menopause affects more than your reproductive health: Doctors reveal its surprising impact on your heart, brain, bones, and immunity Menopause is spoken about in whispers. The conversation usually revolves around hot flashes, mood swings, or irregular periods. But there is another side to menopause that rarely gets the attention it deserves. It is the effect … Read more
Column | Fast walkers in their 80s have half the risk of cognitive decline The Washington PostWhat your walking speed may reveal about your brain health San Francisco ChronicleYour Daily Step Count Could Say A Lot About Your Dementia Risk HuffPost UKStudy of “super movers” suggests exceptional mobility in late life is a powerful marker … Read more
Would you save the life of someone who discarded you as a baby? It’s a question many were left pondering, after a teenager shared his predicament. The 17-year-old was taken away from his parents as a newborn, and ended up in foster care. He never heard from, nor met, his biological parents… until now.This post … Read more
The Independent and Yahoo will earn a commission from purchases made via links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change.A little-known but often deadly mold infection may be far more common than previously believed, with new U.S. research showing that about one in three hospitalized patients diagnosed with the illness did not … Read more