1st bird flu death in the US reported in Louisiana
(LOUISIANA) -- The first person has died of bird flu in the United States, the Louisiana Department of Health Read More.
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PBF&EMS Chief Shauwn Howell discussed the deadly Monday fire
A fire at a house at 1020 S. Pennsylvania St., in the early morning hours Monday resulted in the death of one person and Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell talked about it when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Friday.Morning... Read More.
What to know about the Mediterranean diet, ranked best diet for 8th year in a row
(NEW YORK) -- The Mediterranean diet -- which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains -- has once again topped U.S. News and World Report's annual ranking of best diets.The publication on Friday named the diet the best overall diet for the... Read More.
Surgeon general warns of link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk
(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory on Friday warning of a link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.Alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, after tobacco and obesity, according to the Surgeon... Read More.
Dry January: What is it and how beneficial can giving up alcohol be?
(NEW YORK) -- If you’re feeling hungover from New Year’s Eve champagne or had one too many boozy eggnogs over the holidays, let January be a fresh start.Taking the challenge of going dry in January, or Dry January, i.e. having no alcohol for the... Read More.
FDA begins testing aged raw cows milk cheese samples nationwide for bird flu
(NEW YORK) -- Federal health officials have begun collecting samples of aged raw cow's milk cheese across the U.S. to test for bird flu, the Food and Drug Administration announced.Sample collection started at the end of this month and is expected to be... Read More.
Respiratory virus activity is high as cases increase in US: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- Respiratory illness activity – a measure of how often conditions like the common cold, flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus are diagnosed – is currently "high" in the United States, according to an Read More.
Norovirus cases on the rise in the US. What you need to know
(NEW YORK) -- Cases of norovirus appear to be on the rise in various parts of the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.More than 90 norovirus outbreaks were reported during the week of Dec. 5, the most... Read More.
How to avoid the emergency room during the holidays
(NEW YORK) -- Three states -- Louisiana, Kentucky and New Hampshire -- are reporting high levels of respiratory illness, including common cold, flu, RSV and COVID, according to the CDC. In addition, children under four are currently experiencing the highest levels of RSV hospitalizations.Dr.... Read More.
Bird flu case reported in Los Angeles after state officials declare emergency
Los Angeles County health officials reported the first human case of bird flu in the area less than a week after a statewide emergency declaration was announced.In a statement released on Monday, the L.A. County Department of Public Health said the human case of... Read More.
Pig kidney transplants, new schizophrenia drug: Here are 5 of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2024
(NEW YORK) -- From a pig kidney transplant to restoring genetic deafness, 2024 was a year full of medical breakthroughs.The breakthroughs include the discovery of a cause of an autoimmune disease, the development of a "game-changing" drug and potential hope for those experiencing end-stage... Read More.
FDA approves Eli Lilly’s obesity medication for obstructive sleep apnea
(NEW YORK) -- The FDA has expanded the approval of Eli Lilly’s obesity medication Zepbound to include treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea for people with obesity -- the first medication approved for the condition.The new, expanded Zepbound approval means that insurance providers,... Read More.
