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Cases of Walking Pneumonia Rise in Children – NBC4 Washington


Cases of Walking Pneumonia Rise in Children – NBC4 Washington

A rise in cases of walking pneumonia in young children has prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to issue a warning. The CDC reports that the number of emergency room visits by children with respiratory infections caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae has increased rapidly in recent months. Cases among children ages 2 […]

According to the CDC, respiratory illnesses in young children are on the rise


According to the CDC, respiratory illnesses in young children are on the rise

To prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, the CDC recommends staying up-to-date on vaccinations, practicing good hygiene, taking steps to maintain cleaner air, and taking precautions such as social distancing and wearing masks. Sore throat or sore throat? Symptoms and treatments Each year, millions in the United States seek relief from various respiratory ailments. Self-improved […]

Lizzo dresses up as Ozempic for Halloween after denying taking the weight-loss drug


Lizzo dresses up as Ozempic for Halloween after denying taking the weight-loss drug

Lizzo's Halloween costume is damn good. The 'About Damn Time' singer dressed up as a box of Ozempic for the spooky holiday after denying taking the type 2 diabetes drug to lose weight. On Saturday, Lizzo, née Melissa Viviane Jefferson, shared several posts on Instagram about her costume, which featured a white and red rectangular […]

What you should know about the end of daylight saving time in 2024


What you should know about the end of daylight saving time in 2024

Time to retreat also means it's time to check the smoke detectors At the same time, setting your clocks back to daylight saving time can help ensure that your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order. Autumn is in full swing and Santa Claus will soon be collecting his reindeer for Christmas […]

More than 7,000 bottles recalled


More than 7,000 bottles recalled

“Patients should speak with their healthcare provider about concerns and other treatment options,” the FDA website says. The Food and Drug Administration announced a Class II recall of more than 7,000 bottles of an antidepressant due to a chemical. The recall was initiated earlier this month on October 10th. According to the Cleveland Clinic, duloxetine, […]

Why are there so many listeria food recalls?


Why are there so many listeria food recalls?

In this story It's been a very busy year for food recalls in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have announced several recalls in recent months for everything from Ice cream And Waffles To fresh products and even millions of pounds of deli meat. […]

The XEC COVID-19 variant is spreading across the United States


The XEC COVID-19 variant is spreading across the United States

New COVID-19 strains, XEC and MV-1, are spreading rapidly across countries Two new strains of COVID-19, XEC and MV-1, are expected to become dominant and spread rapidly across the world. A new variant of COVID-19 is spreading in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Current CDC data shows that […]

XEC and KP.3.1.1 variants, symptoms, cases, data


XEC and KP.3.1.1 variants, symptoms, cases, data

New COVID-19 strains, XEC and MV-1, are spreading rapidly across countries Two new strains of COVID-19, XEC and MV-1, are expected to become dominant and spread rapidly across the world. KP.3.1.1 is still the predominant COVID-19 variant in the United States, accounting for nearly 60% of positive cases, but the XEC variant is not far […]

What to know in Oklahoma, COVID-19 symptoms


What to know in Oklahoma, COVID-19 symptoms

New COVID-19 strains, XEC and MV-1, are spreading rapidly across countries Two new strains of COVID-19, XEC and MV-1, are expected to become dominant and spread rapidly across the world. While COVID-19 cases are declining in Oklahoma, virus season is upon us — and this summer saw the highest increase in percent positive COVID-19 cases […]

Walmart, Trader Joe's and others are recalling meat products because of listeria


Walmart, Trader Joe's and others are recalling meat products because of listeria

In this story Hundreds of products are sold at the nation's largest grocery chains, including Walmart (WMT), Kroger (KR), 7-Eleven (SVNDY) and Trader Joe's were recalled due to concerns about listeria contamination. AI investments will cost other funds trillions, says CEO BrucePac, an Oklahoma-based maker of precooked meats, almost issued a recall last week 10 […]