Whooping cough cases on the rise in the US, CDC says
Whooping cough cases have gone up in the U.S. compared to last year, according to new statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week.  There have been 14,569
Whooping cough spikes, especially among unvaccinated teens
The U.S. is experiencing more than four times as many whooping cough cases compared with last year — a spike that some experts attribute to post-pandemic vaccine fatigue.
Whooping cough cases spike in the U.S., after people missed vaccinations during pandemic
Infectious diseases experts say many Americans fell behind on their whooping cough vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, which they say has compounded the recent uptick in cases.
Whooping cough is spiking around the DMV; Here’s what you need to know
After years of being relatively quiet, whooping cough is back with a vengeance. Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a very contagious disease. “This disease is only found in humans and what happens is that the bacteria,
Whooping cough cases in Wisconsin are 12 times higher than last year, DHS says
So far this year, two-thirds of Wisconsin counties have reported at least one case of the respiratory infection. Children and teenagers between 11 and 18 account for nearly half o
Whooping cough cases so far this year surpass 2023 total
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is warning about an uptick in whooping cough cases across the state this year.
Could it be COVID? Here are the symptoms to watch out for in 2024
COVID symptoms can be mild, severe, or nonexistent, according to the CDC—and can appear as late as two weeks after you’ve ...
US FDA approves AstraZeneca's flu vaccine for self-administration
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it has approved AstraZeneca's influenza nasal spray vaccine for ...
Decades of national suicide prevention policies haven’t slowed the deaths
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” When Pooja Mehta’s younger brother, Raj, died by suicide ...
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Fatal drug overdoses down in the US — but not in Utah and the West
Public health data shows overdose deaths across the U.S. have plummeted. But in Utah, there still remains an increase.
What Are The New XEC COVID Variant Symptoms And When Will It Hit The U.S.? Doctors Explain What To Watch For
So what symptoms should be on your radar? Here’s the deal. Meet the experts: Amy Edwards, MD, associate professor at Case ...
I’m a pediatric ER doctor — here’s my No. 1 tip for surviving cold and flu season
Dr. Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and mom of four, has the perfect solution to the fall and winter ...
Study shows bariatric surgery outperforms GLP-1 diabetes drugs for kidney protection
A Cleveland Clinic study showed that in patients with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease, bariatric surgery ...
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TIAs and mini-stroke risks: Cardiologist shares warning signs and prevention tips
In the U.S., a person has a stroke every 40 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — making strokes just as widespread as they are dangerous. There are ...
Tufts men's lacrosse players hospitalized following workout led by graduate of Navy SEAL training program
Five Tufts University men’s lacrosse players remain hospitalized following a recent workout led by a graduate of a Navy SEAL ...
Study Reveals Why Poor More Affected By Heart Disease
Heart disease affects poorer communities more than the rest of the U.S., mostly because of just four factors, a study has found.
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Suicide prevention training presented at Johnsonburg Community Center
JOHNSONBURG — During National Suicide Prevention Month in September, Chi Catalone, Penn State Extension educator and licensed ...
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CDC Launching ‘Agency-Wide Strategy’ On ‘Health Equity’ For LGBT, Minorities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday that it will reorganize its Office of Health Equity ...