New US Rules Require Dogs To Be Microchipped For Rabies New U.S. regulations require dogs entering from abroad to be 6 months old, microchipped, and vaccinated against rabies to prevent its spread. Top News · May 8, 2024
U.S. Flu Season Ends With Moderate Impact CDC announces end of U.S. flu season with moderate impact, cautioning against potential springtime upticks. Top News · Apr 26, 2024
U.S. Births Decline In 2023, Reversing Temporary Increase Explore the latest CDC data showing a decline in U.S. birth rates in 2023, with implications for various age groups and societal factors. Top News · Apr 25, 2024
Lexington-Fayette County health department organizing weekend diabetes awareness expo Around 13 percent of Kentucky adults have diabetes, according to a 2021 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s three percent above the national average. WEKU · Apr 24, 2024
CDC Warns Of Counterfeit Botox Injections Sickening 22 People CDC warns of counterfeit Botox causing illness in 22 individuals, emphasizing risks and symptoms. Urges public vigilance. Top News · Apr 23, 2024
Which states have the highest cancer rates? In 2019, Kentucky had the highest cancer incidence rate nationwide, over 13% above the national average, while Mississippi had the highest cancer mortality rate, over 20% above the national average. USAFacts · Apr 22, 2024
New Guidelines Recommend Triple Screening For Syphilis In Pregnancy Learn about the concerning rise in congenital syphilis cases, prompting updated screening guidelines for pregnant women to protect newborns. Top News · Apr 18, 2024
Texas Reports Human Case Of Bird Flu Linked To Cattle Contact This is the second human case of avian influenza in the U.S. and the first one tied to a recent outbreak among dairy cows in Texas. Medical Daily · Apr 2, 2024
U.S. life expectancy rebounded in 2022 but COVID and drug overdoses were still deadly As the COVID pandemic faded in 2022, U.S. life expectancy rose by more than a year. But the virus and drug overdoses spurred by fentanyl still took nearly 300,000 lives. WEKU · Mar 21, 2024
"Time will tell" on FL measles outbreak Experts say vaccinated people are safe, but if you're unvaccinated, it's a good idea to avoid South Florida Salon · Feb 27, 2024
Over Half The World Faces Risk Of Measles Outbreak: WHO Over 61 million doses of MCV were postponed or missed during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Medical Daily · Feb 22, 2024
“What’s The Worst Thing That’s Gonna Happen?“: Florida Man Films Himself Eating Raw Chicken What's the worst that could happen? The post “What’s The Worst Thing That’s Gonna Happen?“: Florida Man Films Himself Eating Raw Chicken first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Feb 19, 2024
The CDC may be reconsidering its COVID isolation guidance The current guidance advises five days of isolation. Unnamed health officials have indicated that this guidance may soon go away, a move that troubles public health experts. WEKU · Feb 14, 2024
Syphilis cases rise to their highest levels since the 1950s, CDC says Cases increased by nearly 80% to more than 207,000 between 2018 and 2022, according to the CDC. Rates increased among all age groups, including newborns, and in all regions of the country. WEKU · Jan 31, 2024
WEKU · Jan 25, 2024 JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here's what you need to know The CDC estimates that up to 86% of new COVID-19 cases stem from the latest mutation. The virus continues to evolve so rapidly that "our immune systems have not been able to keep up," an expert says.
WEKU · Jan 5, 2024 Flu and COVID are on the rise, but there are fewer severe COVID cases than last year Flu is rising, and COVID levels are higher than last season's peak. But COVID hospitalizations and deaths are down. Nonetheless, COVID is still the most dangerous virus circulating.
The Conversation · Dec 18, 2023 Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later Nearly three-quarters of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Conversation · Dec 13, 2023 Health misinformation is rampant on social media – here's what it does, why it spreads and what people can do about it The global anti-vaccine movement and vaccine hesitancy that accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic show no signs of abating.
Medical Daily · Dec 13, 2023 Respiratory Illnesses Surging In US; 15 States See 'High' Or 'Very High' Levels, CDC Warns The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of a surge in respiratory illnesses across the country, with 15 states facing "high" or "very high" levels of infections, including flu, COVID-19, RSV and common cold.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 12, 2023 Here’s one roadmap to easing the mental health crisis among teen girls Mental health crises are rising among girls and young women. Working on Womanhood, developed in Chicago, helped reduce symptoms of PTSD.
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023 What is ‘white lung syndrome’? Ohio pneumonia outbreak explained ‘We have no evidence whatsoever of any connection to any outbreaks statewide or internationally’
The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023 How to understand Ohio’s ‘white lung syndrome’ pneumonia outbreak – and why it’s not linked to China ‘We have no evidence whatsoever of any connection to any outbreaks statewide or internationally’
USAFacts · Dec 5, 2023 What is the state of RSV in the United States? RSV rates — which tend to climb in the fall and winter months — are highest for children under the age of five.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023 How to understand Ohio’s ‘white lung syndrome’ pneumonia outbreak — and why it’s not linked to China ‘We have no evidence whatsoever of any connection to any outbreaks statewide or internationally’
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023 How to understand Ohio’s ‘white lung syndrome’ pneumonia outbreak — and why it’s not linked to China ‘We have no evidence whatsoever of any connection to any outbreaks statewide or internationally’