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Doctors worry about triple threat of COVID, RSV and flu as kids head back to school

Doctors worry about triple threat of infections as kids go back to school Doctors worry about triple threat of infections as kids go back to school 02:02 PATERSON, N.J. — Doctors are worried about a “triple threat” amid a concerning rise in COVID cases as kids get ready to go back to school.  COVID, RSV […]

Doctors worry about triple threat of infections as kids go back to school

Doctors worry about triple threat of infections as kids go back to school – CBS New York Watch CBS News As the summer winds down and classrooms fill up, COVID, RSV and flu are expected to surge. CBS New York’s Nick Caloway reports. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications […]

Study Examines High Blood Pressure and Low Energy Availability

Low-energy availability (LEA) and high blood pressure (HBP) in Black athletes may be related, according to findings from a recent study from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T).Student athletes Jason Ivey, Janorris Robertson, and Zach Yeager, and Dr. Troy Purdom The small pilot study analyzed the self-reported nutritional intake of 23 Black […]

This Is How Dehydration Can Affect Your Blood Pressure

DRINKING PLENTY OF WATER and keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range are two bits of health advice you probably hear often from your doctor. Both hydration and lowering your blood pressure are necessary for your overall health, but they’re also interconnected. “Water makes up 90 percent of your blood volume,” says Mary Greene, […]

Denver resident dies from West Nile virus

A Denver resident has died from West Nile virus. The 71-year-old died after a hospitalization.  The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment is urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves from West Nile virus.  “We are thinking of the family during this difficult time,” said Bob McDonald, DDPHE’s Executive Director and Denver’s Public […]

New blood mobile makes first stop in Rochelle

ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) – The Rock River Valley Blood Center’s new state-of-the-art blood mobile made its inaugural trip to Rochelle Wednesday as residents rolled up their sleeves to make a difference. The RRVBC unveiled its new blood mobile in July. It replaces the center’s original pink bus which was in service for 23 years. While […]

Several people fall ill with mysterious rashes, fever after Tough Mudder event

California health officials have issued an advisory after several people who competed in a Tough Mudder run and obstacle course competition last weekend fell ill with as-yet unexplained symptoms. The Sonoma County Department of Health Services (SDHS) said it has received multiple reports of rashes, fever, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting among those who participated […]

Can a Sinus Infection Go Away Without Antibiotics?

Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, is the inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. Most sinus infections are caused by viruses, but a small number are caused by bacteria. Only bacterial sinus infections benefit from antibiotic treatment, but there are other symptom-relieving treatments for viral sinus infections. This article will cover steps to take […]