DAYTON — The most heavily prescribed antibiotic in the country is in short supply. A local doctor explains what impacts we’re seeing locally during this shortage and the backup plan doctors have tonight on News Center 7 starting at 6 p.m. >> Could the passage of Issue 2 impact previous, current marijuana charges and convictions? […]
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — This year’s cold and flu season is bringing good news for honey bees: Penn State researchers have found that the deadly deformed wing virus (DMV) may have evolved to be less deadly in at least one U.S. forest. The findings could have implications for preventing or treating the virus in managed […]
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Key Takeaways Viruses other than COVID-19, like influenza, may cause lingering symptoms weeks after the fact, new research has found. These could cause “long colds” that last as long as long COVID symptoms. Experts say it’s too early to compare the two conditions or the long-term impacts they may have. New research has found that […]
Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center/Assisted Living Community (Logo credit: Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center/Assisted Living Community) Educating and reinforcing infection prevention and control practices pose a challenge for facility leaders due to the difficulty in capturing and maintaining staff attention, hindering the retention of crucial information being taught. The theme for 2023-2024 International […]
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As COVID and its health effects move into a fourth year, those who become infected may be searching for remedies to improve their respiratory symptoms and keep them out of the hospital. A new study being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in […]
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Center of Disease Control and Prevention is alerting the public of a Salmonella outbreak linked to dry dog food. Officials say seven infections have happened in seven states, with a majority of the infected persons infants under one year old. No deaths have occurred, but one person was in the hospital. […]
The World Health Organization warned that the risk of disease is growing in Gaza as health facilities, water and sanitation systems have become disrupted. The warning comes as international groups have urged the Israel Defense Forces and Hamas to engage in a cease-fire, which the United States has opposed. The WHO says 1.5 million people […]
WHO warns of disease spread in Gaza | The Hill Skip to content The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday warned of the rapid spread of infectious diseases in Gaza as basic necessities run out and fighting rages between Israel and Hamas. The WHO said “intense overcrowding” coupled with disrupted health, water and sanitation systems, […]
Twenty years ago, syphilis seemed close to elimination in America. Gonorrhoea rates were also declining. Fast-forward to today and syphilis, gonorrhoea and chlamydia, three of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are hitting historic highs (see chart), especially among gay men and certain ethnic-minority groups. In 2021 gonorrhoea reached its highest level since 1991 […]