Despite intensive public health efforts to grind the COVID-19 pandemic to a halt, the recent emergence of the highly transmissible, extensively drug-resistant and profoundly immune system-evading XBB.1.5 SARS-CoV-2 subvariant is putting the global community on edge. What is XBB.1.5?In the naming convention for SARS-CoV-2 lineages, the prefix “X” denotes a pedigree that arose through genetic...
A woman’s health care needs change throughout life. Still, consistent care from a trusted primary care provider, obstetrician-gynecologist and other specialists can help ensure that you get treatment for lifelong health concerns, and find out how to prevent future issues. Here are the main types of doctors women should visit regularly for their health, as...
Flu, RSV and COVID cases have become the latest respiratory illness to cause problems just one week into the month of December. Nearly every state in the country is reporting “high” or “very high” levels of flu-like activity, including Washington. So far this season, 13 flu-related deaths have been reported in Washington state. Hospitalization rates nationwide are...
If you’re stuck in bed running a high fever and feeling sorry for yourself, be assured that there are effective, natural flu remedies within arm’s reach right now. Firstly, make sure you are treating the right condition: Natural cough remedies(opens in new tab), natural cold remedies(opens in new tab) and natural headache remedies(opens in new...
Many Long Island and New York City residents are unwilling to get vaccinated or adjust their holiday plans amid a “tridemic” of Covid-19, the flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), results from a new poll suggest. Less than two-thirds of the poll respondents have received a flu shot or a Covid-19 booster shot this season....
Hyperthyroidism causes the body to produce too much thyroid hormone. People with this condition are more likely to have cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure, known as hypertension. The thyroid gland plays an important role in how the body uses energy. If it overproduces thyroid hormone, it can speed up bodily functions, such as...
Every year we plan to visit our doctor for an annual health check-up, during which they ask us how we’ve been feeling, perform a quick physical examination, and occasionally request blood tests. The doctor could rattle off the names of a few lab tests, like a CMP or CBC, that he/she is ordering, but very...
Semaglutide is a polypeptide that physicians prescribe for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The FDA has approved the use of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Rybelsus as a once-weekly injection or as a tablet, respectively. A once-weekly injection of semaglutide with the brand name Wegovy has more recently been approved as a weight loss treatment....
Just as your birthday comes around once a year, your yearly checkup should happen annually, too — especially if you want to experience the best possible health for years to come. “No matter what your age or gender, a yearly checkup is beneficial, and most insurance plans cover the cost,” said Anthony Ngo Do,. “But...
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. are increasing again as the very contagious BA.5 variant spreads across the country, with nearly 500 deaths reported each day. After 2 months of daily death numbers rarely climbing above 400, the average has recently grown to about 450 deaths per day, according to NPR. Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations, and intensive...
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