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Flu diagnosis could significantly raise heart attack risk, new study finds

People who get influenza could be six times more susceptible to having a heart attack in the days following the flu diagnosis, a new study from the Netherlands has found.

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CDC approves second updated COVID-19 booster for some high-risk groups

The CDC approved an additional updated COVID-19 vaccine dose for Americans who are 65 and older or have compromised immune systems on Wednesday.

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Scientists find concerning bird flu mutations, but US health officials say threat to humans is low

U.S. health officials assured Friday that the threat to humans from bird flu remains low after it was found that a man in Chile infected with a virus has concerning mutations.

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Mothers passed COVID to babies through placenta, possibly causing brain damage, death

Two mothers who gave birth in Miami, Florida, passed along the COVID-19 infection to their newborns through the placenta, potentially causing brain damage and death.

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Marburg virus 鈥榳ill not become the next pandemic鈥� but should be monitored, doctor says

樱桃视频 medical contributor and NYU Langone internal medicine specialist Dr. Marc Siegel appeared on "Fox & Friends" on Monday to share his perspective on the recent Marburg virus outbreaks.

U.S. 50 mins ago

California condors killed by avian flu in northern Arizona

Three California condors in northern Arizona are dead. The condors were infected with avian flu and authorities are trying to determine what killed five others.

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COVID vaccine nasal spray shows strong immune response in study: 'Could be a game changer'

A new study has shown promising results for a nasal COVID-19 vaccine in Germany, showing a strong immune response to the coronavirus in hamsters. The study was published in Nature Microbiology.

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Rabies patient becomes first fatal case in US after post-exposure treatment, report says

Although he received appropriate post-exposure treatment, a Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the U.S., an article in Clinical Infectious Diseases says. The man was 84.

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CDC warns of Marburg virus after deadly Africa outbreak

The Center of Disease Control is warning travelers to Guinea and Tanzania of an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus which officials say has epidemic potential.

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CDC scientists spearhead project to track Marburg virus on bats

CDC scientists have spearheaded a small pilot project deep inside the forests of Uganda to track the movement of bats that carry the deadly Marburg virus, a close cousin to Ebola. (Center of Disease Control)

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COVID vaccine fatigue: Study explores why many are refusing booster shots

A recent study found that respondents鈥� 鈥渞eadiness to get vaccinated" was relatively low, suggesting that many people have entered a state of "COVID vaccine fatigue."

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COVID-19 pandemic expected to end this year 'as a public health emergency,' says World Health Organization

Director of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced on Friday that he is 鈥渃onfident鈥� the COVID-19 pandemic will end in 2023.

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Rare tick-borne babesiosis disease on the rise in northeastern US, says CDC: Here's why

The CDC reported that cases of babesiosis, a parasitic disease spread by infected ticks, saw a significant uptick between 2011 and 2019 in some northeastern states.

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Vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Burundi, Congo

The detections are significant as they are the first linked with the use of a new vaccine, the novel oral poliomyelitis vaccine type 2, which was developed to reduce this risk.

Lifestyle 50 mins ago

Reusable water bottles contain more bacteria than toilet seats do, says study

A recent study by waterguru.com revealed that reusable water bottles are holding onto a good amount of germs, including 40,000 times more bacteria than toilet seats.

Science 50 mins ago

Scientists revive ancient 鈥榸ombie viruses鈥� from Siberian permafrost that can infect amoeba cells

A team of researchers has revived ancient amoeba that has been laying dormant in permafrost for tens of thousands of years but is capable of infecting amoeba cells.

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Dianne Feinstein's shingles diagnosis: What to know about the rash caused by a virus

Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California, age 89, is home from the hospital recovering from a bout of shingles. Here's what to know about the painful rash caused by a virus.

Politics 50 mins ago

Mike Pompeo celebrates 'vindication' that the 'damn' COVID virus came from China lab after FBI's admission

Speaking at CPAC, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo celebrated his "vindication" that a lab leak is the origin of the coronavirus after the FBI admitted that likelihood.

Politics 50 mins ago

House subcommittee sets date for first hearing on COVID origins following FBI's lab leak admission

The House COVID Subcommittee announced that it will hold its first hearing on the origins of the coronavirus next week, which comes after the FBI's admission that it likely came from a lab.

Politics 50 mins ago

Republicans call for 'full transparency' after FBI director says COVID 'most likely' originated in Chinese lab

Republicans call for release of intelligence related to the origins of COVID-19 coming from a possible lab leak following FBI Director Wray confirming it was the "most likely" origin.

Health 50 mins ago

CDC issues alert about drug-resistant stomach bug's spread

CDC officials issued a warning to health care providers this week about an uptick nationwide in bacterial infections of "extensively drug-resistant" shigellosis.

World 50 mins ago

Global bird flu alarm prompts countries to reconsider once-shunned vaccines

After years of culling and locking up birds, farmers still see waves of deadly bird flu outbreaks. More and more countries are now reconsidering their previous opposition to vaccines

Health 50 mins ago

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 possibly more likely to infect those who are vaccinated, officials say

New York City health authorities warned that the highly transmissible omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 may be more likely to infect those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Remember the fear about flu flare-ups over the holidays? Didn't happen, says CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday reported that visits to doctors' offices for flu-like illnesses dropped for the sixth week 鈥� despite earlier worries about a flu surge.

Lifestyle 50 mins ago

Most 'long COVID' symptoms after mild case of virus resolve in about a year: new study

A study out of Israel suggests most people with "long COVID" following a mild case of COVID-19 have their symptoms resolve after a year. 樱桃视频 medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in.

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New COVID omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is 鈥榮preading like wildfire鈥� in US: Health experts reveal why

A new COVID-19 subvariant, XBB.1.5, is picking up speed nationwide. Dr. Marc Siegel and University of Arizona medical professor Dr. Shad Marvasti reveal what's worrisome about the contagious strain.

Health 50 mins ago

US releasing prescription flu medication from strategic national stockpile

The U.S. will release prescription flu medication from the strategic national stockpile in response to an unusually early and severe flu season.

World 50 mins ago

China ramps up cremations as COVID-19 cases rise again

Experts and analysts worry that China's sudden change in policy leaves the country vulnerable due to a low vaccination rate and the efficacy of currently available doses.

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CDC says respiratory viruses may continue to spread for weeks, 鈥榩ossibly even months': report

Respiratory viruses are continuing to infect Americans across the U.S., causing an influx of patients in hospitals and forcing officials to put emergency orders in place.

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'Great concern': Invasive group A strep cases spiking in parts of US 鈥� CDC is investigating

The CDC is looking into a possible spike in cases of invasive infections among kids in the U.S. caused by the bacteria known to lead to strep throat, called group A strep.

U.S. 50 mins ago

Monthly bird flu death toll hits 700,000 as more cases reported in Iowa game fowl

Four new avian flu cases reported at an Iowa turkey farm 鈥� and the subsequent slaughter of their entire flock 鈥� will push the disease's current monthly death toll past 700,000.