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HEALTH January 25, 2024

‘Arctic zombie viruses’ could be released by climate change from thawing permafrost, some scientists claim

Some scientists are warning of the potential for “Arctic zombie viruses" in Siberia, according to reports. Researchers and doctors shared their expertise and insights.

Health January 24, 2024

Ask a health expert: ‘Should I take Paxlovid if I have COVID?’

Sean Marchese, a registered nurse at The Mesothelioma Center in Florida, reveals who should, and shouldn't, take Paxlovid after a COVID-19 diagnosis.

HEALTH January 22, 2024

Norovirus alert: FDA warns of contaminated raw oysters from Mexico

Raw oysters from certain parts of Mexico could be a source of norovirus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned. Doctors weigh in on the risks.

HEALTH January 7, 2024

Mask mandates return to hospitals in NYC, several other states amid rise in COVID, flu cases

New York City public hospitals are joining a growing number of health care facilities in states across the country in reinstituting mask mandates amid a marginal uptick in cases.

HEALTH January 2, 2024

New COVID variant JN.1 now comprises up to 30% of US cases: CDC

The latest variant of the COVID-19 virus, JN.1, is now responsible for an estimated 15% to 29% of U.S. cases as of Dec. 8, according to the CDC. Here's what you need to know.

HEALTH December 7, 2023

COVID vaccination rates ‘alarmingly’ low among nursing home staff, CDC says: ‘A real danger’

A surprisingly low share of nursing home staff and residents are up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations, per the CDC. Two doctors offer their input on the vaccine hesitancy.

Health December 7, 2023

CDC's comments on today's pneumonia outbreaks vs. the early COVID cases, as compared by experts

Pediatric pneumonia outbreaks have some doctors and families concerned, but statements from public health agencies suggest there’s no cause for alarm — similar to their initial reaction to COVID.

HEALTH November 30, 2023

Childhood pneumonia outbreak is reported in southwestern Ohio: 'Large uptick'

A pediatric pneumonia outbreak has been reported in Warren Countyin southwestern Ohio. The Warren County Health District has recorded 142 cases of childhood pneumonia since August.

HEALTH November 28, 2023

Could flu vaccination reduce the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular deaths?

People who get the flu vaccine may have improved heart health. Researchers found patients who were vaccinated had a lower risk of having a heart attack or dying from cardiovascular disease.

HEALTH November 25, 2023

Over half the people who get COVID have lingering symptoms after 3 years, new study finds

For more than half the people who recover from COVID-19, some symptoms linger for as long as three years, according to a new study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.

HEALTH November 23, 2023

Illinois virus outbreak linked to dollar burrito event for Northwestern University students

The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating the spread of the norovirus linked to a $1-burrito event for Northwestern students.