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Flu Season Still Serious: Over 100 Pediatric Deaths Reported in the US
LOS ANGELES: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging Americans to get vaccinated as flu season continues to pose a threat. Over 100 flu-associated pediatric deaths have been reported so far this season, according to the CDC. Nationally, flu activity remains elevated, with some areas even experiencing increases. The CDC estimates that at least 28 million people…
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Health & Fitness
Early Detection is Key: Eye Exams are Your Weapon Against Glaucoma
Glaucoma, aptly nicknamed the “silent thief of sight,” is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, the cable responsible for transmitting visual information to the brain. This damage often occurs gradually and painlessly, leading to irreversible vision loss if left untreated. Understanding Glaucoma: Types: There are two main types of glaucoma: Open-angle glaucoma, where the fluid drainage channels in the…
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World News
Kyrgyzstan’s Health Ministry Identifies Influenza A H3N2 Cases in Osh
In Osh city, located in the southern part of Kyrgyzstan, cases of Influenza A H3N2 have been identified, as reported by the Health Ministry on Tuesday. The ministry’s Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision Department disclosed that laboratory tests confirmed the presence of influenza A H3N2 in several patients in the city. The ministry clarified that this disease…
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US News: Alarming Surge in Pediatric Pneumonia Grips Warren County, Ohio – Health Officials Investigate Potential Outbreak
Warren County, Ohio – In a worrying development, the Warren County Health District (WCHD) is grappling with a significant uptick in pediatric pneumonia cases this fall season, prompting concerns about a potential outbreak. Since August, an alarming 142 cases of pediatric pneumonia have been reported, surpassing the county average and meeting the Ohio Department of Health’s definition of an outbreak.…
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World News
France’s Bold Move: Smoking to be Banned on Beaches and Parks
France is set to implement a ban on smoking in beaches and public parks as part of a comprehensive strategy to curb tobacco-related deaths, aiming for a “tobacco-free generation by 2032.” Health Minister Aurélien Rousseau announced the measures, which include fines for violations, with potential enforcement as early as next year. Additionally, a phased increase in cigarette prices was revealed,…
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New Zealand Prime Minister Reverses Landmark Anti-Smoking Laws, Sparks Controversy
In a surprising turn of events, New Zealand’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, has announced the repeal of the country’s ambitious anti-smoking legislation. Luxon, a former airline executive, was sworn in on November 27, 2023, and wasted no time in revealing his decision to scrap the “generational smoking ban” initiated by the previous government. The controversial move has been…
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Swine Flu Alert: UK Detects Unusual Strain – Important Details Revealed
LONDON-UK: A novel strain of swine flu has been identified in a person for the first time in the UK. The individual from North Yorkshire was diagnosed during routine national flu surveillance after reporting breathing issues to their GP, according to Sky News. The person had no known contact with pigs and has since fully recovered. The UK Health Security…
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