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The 10 states where your pet is more likely to get sick from tick-borne diseases, viruses, parasites, and more
Analysts ranked the 50 US states by risk of dog and cat diseases. Here are the diseases to watch ou…
Ellyn Lapointe
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10 Food habits and diet changes to prevent heart diseases
Maintaining a healthy heart is essential for overall well-being. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) rem…
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Ahead of World Health Day, experts reiterate importance of govt's One Health approach in preventing future zoonotic outbreaks
The government's focus on the 'One Health' approach, recognising the interconnection between human,…
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Spread of flesh-eating bacteria causes frenzy in Japan: Here’s all about STSS, the deadly disease that can kill in 2 days
Japan is experiencing an increase in cases of a rare and deadly disease caused by flesh-eating bact…
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The 3rd human case of bird flu in the US has 2 new and troubling symptoms
The H5N1 avian-flu virus has its third known infection in a US farmworker. Unlike previous patients…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Where Canada's 'super pigs' are most likely to invade the US — and potentially cause millions of dollars in damage
A new study found there's high potential for Canadian super pigs, a cross between a wild boar and d…
Kelsey Vlamis
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A busy colon-cancer doctor shares 3 simple things he does to prevent the disease that's killing more young people
Lifestyle choices can help prevent colon cancer. Oncologist Dr. Michael Shusterman shared three thi…
Kim Schewitz
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Bird flu could jump to humans any day. A former surgeon general says it feels like 2020 again.
H5N1 avian flu virus is spreading in cattle herds. Former surgeon general Jerome Adams, who served …
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Standing under a doorway during an earthquake is a common mistake. Here's what to do instead.
During an earthquake, you shouldn't run outside or stand in a doorway. Those myths won't keep you s…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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30-40% workforce in Japanese firms in China Covid positive, production plunges: Report
Plants are also functioning with smaller capacities in China amid surge in COVID-19 cases.
ANI
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New Omicron subvariants account for nearly 70% new Covid cases in US
New Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 have accounted for about 70 per cent of new Covid-19 cases …
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US weekly flu hospitalisations hit record high since 2010
Over 11,200 patients in the US were hospitalized with flu, the highest since 2010, according to dat…
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A mysterious liver disease infecting kids across Europe and the US has now killed at least 1 child
At least 169 hepatitis cases have been diagnosed so far in 11 countries. 17 patients have required …
Hilary Brueck
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The CDC recommends a booster shot for 5-11s as new Omicron subvariants emerge
Most kids haven't even had their first COVID-19 shot yet. Public health experts are concerned they'…
Hilary Brueck
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CDC says 5 kids have died and 109 have been sickened in connection with the mysterious hepatitis outbreak
The CDC says the hepatitis cases, while still rare, are baffling disease detectives because they're…
Hilary Brueck
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CDC describes 4 tell-tale physical symptoms of the mysterious liver disease that's spreading among kids in the US and Europe
A new report from the CDC gives details about the first cases diagnosed in the US, all in Alabama. …
Hilary Brueck
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The CDC is considering telling people to upgrade from cloth face coverings to N95 or KN95 masks in light of Omicron, report says
The agency is "actively looking" at beefing up its recommendation to combat the spread of the Omicr…
Sinéad Baker
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African countries have reported 6,883 Monkeypox cases, 173 deaths in 2022
According to data released by the Africa CDC, 173 deaths and a case fatality ratio of 2.5 per ce…
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The CDC finally has a simple interactive tool that tells you when to test yourself and how long to quarantine if you're exposed to COVID. Here's how it works.
The tool is long overdue, but it's a great way to quickly assess how long you could be contagious, …
Hilary Brueck
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The CDC is warning of a mysterious and dangerous rash of liver-injuring hepatitis cases in kids
The CDC is warning healthcare providers that a strange and contagious liver inflammation is spreadi…