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Three people have died from a listeria outbreak in the state of Washington, the Department of Health there reported on July 21. A total of five adults over 60 years of age are known to have developed “severe infections” from Listeria monocytogenes (listeriosis), including the three who died. All five had “compromised immune systems,” the health […]
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Introduction Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is an insidious cancer of the head and neck, with the most frequent occurrence in East and South Asia, commonly arising in the pharyngeal recess.1 Worldwide, about 133,000 newly diagnosed cases of NPC and 80,000 deaths occur annually from the latest statistical data in 2020.2 Radiotherapy (RT) with or without chemoradiotherapy […]
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Contributed by Debbie Clason, staff writer, Healthy HearingLast updated July 24, 2023 It’s normal for ear wax to drain from your ears on occasion, but if you’re experiencing excessive drainage of fluid accompanied by pain, fever, swelling, redness, or reduced hearing, it’s time to seek medical treatment. You may have an infection. What does it […]
The Washtenaw County Health Department is reminding residents to prevent mosquito bites after testing found the insects can carry two types of viruses. Mosquitoes collected in the county last week tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus and West Nile virus, the county health department said in a news release. A total of four samples tested […]
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The amount of time that young people spend watching screens — instead of physical activity like sports, hikes or gardening — could be linked to health issues in adulthood, according to a new study. Children and teenagers who spent more time watching television had less efficient oxygen use during exercise, higher blood pressure, and higher […]
Walnuts, almonds, peanuts and other nuts are good for the heart. Peanuts contain abundant Protein, fat, and other beneficial nutrients. In the United States, peanuts are rarely consumed raw. Instead, they are more often consumed as peanut butter or roasted. Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) are a legume that has its origin in South America. They go […]
A security guard stands at the entrance of a ward for patients infected with mucormycosis, at a civil hospital in Ahmedabad. (Image: Sam PANTHAKY/AFP/File) Covid-associated fungal infections with the highest mortality rates involved aspergillosis (57.6%), invasive candidiasis (55.4%), mucormycosis (44.7%), and unspecified mycoses (59.0%), the analysis noted Death rates of patients hospitalised for fungal infections […]
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Home Health Cholesterol Diet: 10 Superfoods to Increase Good Cholesterol in Your Blood Cholesterol Diet: You may lower your cholesterol levels even further by including these superfoods in your diet and maintaining a balanced diet low in saturated fat. Cholesterol Diet: A waxy molecule called cholesterol can be discovered in your blood. Although your body […]