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Study Suggests Long COVID Is a Unique Biological Disease Impacted by Your Medical History
Researchers say patients with long COVID have clear differences in their immune and hormone functions, which can be detected through blood tests with high accuracy.
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Man Dies in First Fatal Case of Alaskapox
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2024
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Alaska health officials say a man in that state has died after contracting Alaskapox, a rare virus that mostly infects small mammals.
In a statement, the Alaska Section of Epidemiology said the patient was ...
Too Few Americans Are Getting Vaccinated for Flu, COVID & RSV, CDC Warns
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 15, 2023
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Low vaccination rates for the flu, RSV and COVID-19 are putting Americans at higher risk for severe illness and hospitalization this winter, a new government alert warned Thursday.
There is an “urgent need” to boost vaccination rates as the trio of viruses spread thr...
Respiratory Illnesses in China Not Caused by New Virus, CDC Director Testifies
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 1, 2023
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FRIDAY, Dec. 1, 2023 (Healthday News) -- In testimony provided Thursday to members of Congress, the head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that a surge in respiratory illnesses in China is not being fueled by a new virus.
Instead, the spike can ...
Air Filters Probably Won't Cut Your Odds for Illness: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 17, 2023
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Air filters might help keep the air in your home fresh, but a new review finds they don't appear to reduce your risk of catching an airborne virus.
Technologies designed to make indoor spaces safer from infection are not effective in the real world, researchers from the ...
FDA Approves First Vaccine for Chikungunya Virus
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2023
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FRIDAY, Nov. 10, 2023 (Healthday News) -- The first vaccine to prevent infection with the chikungunya virus was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.
The single-dose shot, known as Ixchiq, is approved for adults who are at increased risk of expos...
Could a Cheap, DIY Air Filter Help Rid Your Home of Viruses?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2023
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A cheap, do-it-yourself air purifier is powerful enough to effectively protect a home from free-floating flu and COVID-19 viruses, according to test results from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The filter, crafted with common hardware store supplies costing $60...
Shortage of Shots That Protect Babies Against RSV Prompts CDC Alert
- Robin Foster and Cara Murez and Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporters
- October 24, 2023
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Demand for a new shot that protects babies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has outpaced supply, prompting U.S. health officials to recommend the doses be saved for high-risk infants.
In an alert post...
Cache Valley Virus: Another Mosquito-Borne Illness Making Inroads in U.S.
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 19, 2023
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A potentially deadly infection carried by mosquitoes may be more prevalent than once thought, U.S. health officials report.
Named the Cache Valley virus after the Utah area in which it was first fo...
Could a Warming Climate Bring Yellow Fever to America?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2023
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Yellow fever may be resurfacing in the United States, thanks to climate change.
The mosquito-borne viral illness decimated southern U.S. cities from 1820 to 1905, and now a new report says it could return to those areas.
One of the potential reasons fo...
Serotonin May Play Big Role in Long COVID
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2023
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New research has uncovered evidence that remnants of the COVID-19 virus may remain in some patients' guts for months, contributing to the lingering symptoms known as long COVID.
The remnants appear to trigger a drop in levels of the chemical serotonin, which may explain ...
Local Rates of Flu, RSV Show Up in a City's Wastewater
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 11, 2023
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Toilet bowls reveal much about the health of a community, alerting scientists to coming outbreaks of flu and other seasonal viruses, researchers say.
COVID Might Raise Odds for Immune Disorders Like Crohn's, Alopecia
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- October 10, 2023
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In rare cases, some patients may develop an autoimmune disease following a bout of COVID, Korean researchers report.
Conditions such as alopecia (hair loss), psoriasis, vitiligo (white skin patches), vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels), Crohn's disease, ulcerativ...
Flu Shot Season Is Here: Why You (and Your Kids) Need One
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 7, 2023
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It's time to get the flu shot.
They're important not just for adults, but also for children, and keeping the whole family safe, according to an expert in pediatrics.
Could Folks Suffer From 'Long Colds,' Similar to Long COVID?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2023
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Long COVID, a constellation of symptoms that extend past the initial illness, is now a recognized condition.
But researchers say COVID-19 may not be the only respiratory virus that causes these lasting health impacts -- "long colds" may also exist.
“Our findings...
In Early Trial, Promising Results for Moderna's Combo COVID-Flu Vaccine
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2023
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Moderna Inc. announced Wednesday that it has seen positive early results with a new vaccine that would guard against four strains of flu plus COVID-19.
In interim findings from a Phase 1/2 trial, the vaccine showed both a strong immune response compared to the standard d...
Why So Many Americans Aren't Getting COVID Boosters
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 5, 2023
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More than 80% of eligible Americans did not get a COVID-19 booster shot last fall. Now, a new study reveals the reasons for the hesitation.
Nearly 40% of survey participants said a prior COVID-19 infection factored into their decision to not get the booster. Another 31.5...
Antiviral Meds Could Help Ease or Prevent Type 1 Diabetes in Kids, Study Finds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- October 4, 2023
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Recent research has suggested that viruses could play a role in the loss of pancreatic beta cells, which triggers type 1 diabetes.
Now, a new trial finds antiviral medications, when given soon after a child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, might help preserve those vi...
Scientists Gain Insight Into How COVID Harms the Heart
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 2, 2023
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New research shows the COVID-19 virus can directly infect coronary arteries, inflaming fatty plaque inside them, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
This may explain why some people who get COVID-19 have a greater chance of developing heart disease. ...
Is the First Cure for Advanced Rabies Near?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 28, 2023
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Rabies virus is incurable and almost always fatal once it has invaded the central nervous system, with the victim doomed to suffer a horrible death.
But researchers now think they've found an effective and simple treatment that can cure even advanced cases of rabies.
...
RSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Help Shield Newborns Receives Full U.S. Approval
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2023
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Women may soon have a vaccine they can take during a pregnancy to help protect their newborn from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Following approval one month ago by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday also a...
Today's COVID Is Increasingly Looking Like a Cold or Flu
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 21, 2023
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Symptoms of mild COVID-19 infection have shifted this season, and now are more akin to those of allergies and the common cold, doctors say.
Many people with COVID-19 now are presenting with upper respiratory symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and a sore throat, said <...
Can You Still Get COVID Tests for Free?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2023
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COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are gradually increasing in the United States, as two new variants gain a foothold in the nation. And with that rise, more people are looking for COVID test kits.
Hospitalizations rose by nearly 9% and deaths by nearly 11% in late Aug...
CDC Panel Gives Support to New COVID Booster Shots
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2023
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Following on an approval granted Monday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, an expert panel from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday also signed off on new COVID boosters for Americans.
Final approval is expected from CDC Director Dr. Ma...
People Exhale Less COVID Virus as Their Infection Wanes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2023
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When you have COVID-19, when are you most infectious? Researchers are getting closer to an answer, with a new study finding that folks exhale the highest amounts of virus during the first eight days of their illness.
Scientists found that patients exhale quite a bit of ...
FDA Approves New COVID Booster Shots
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2023
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday gave the green light to new COVID boosters for Americans, setting the stage for the updated vaccines to become available within days.
The COVID-19 shots from Pfizer and Moderna will join the flu shot and newly approved RSV ...
Yet Another Mosquito-Borne Threat: The 'Jamestown Canyon Virus'
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2023
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You've probably heard of West Nile virus, but mosquitoes spread various other illnesses, too, including the little-known Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV), which is garnering attention across the United States.
For example, health officials in Connecticut have so far identifi...
Moderna Says Updated COVID Shot Shields Against Highly Mutated New Variant
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2023
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Some good news for folks who are worried about the new, troublesome COVID variant known as BA.2.86: Moderna Inc. said Wednesday that its updated vaccine held its own against this highly mutated version of the virus.
While approval for the newest version of the vaccine i...
CDC Warns of Rise in RSV Cases Among Young Children, Infants
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2023
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Doctors are seeing a spike in severe cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among young children in Florida and Georgia, U.S. health officials warned Tuesday.
Rising COVID Hospitalizations, New Variants Have Americans on Edge
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2023
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A new COVID-19 surge is underway, with seasonal changes and new variants fueling an increase in hospitalizations and deaths.
A new Omicron variant, named Eris, has become dominant in the United States amid signs that an even more highly evolved COVID variant called BA.2....
COVID Virus Is Evolving Three Times Faster in Deer Versus Humans
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2023
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COVID-19 variants are evolving three times faster in white-tailed deer than in humans, according to a new study.
Deer serve as virus reservoirs, places where a virus thrives and multiplies, making them the perfect host for ongoing mutation.
The virus also appears...
U.S. Wastewater Tests Spot Highly Mutated Variant of COVID-19
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 24, 2023
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Public health officials have detected the new BA.2.86 variant of COVID-19 in U.S. wastewater, giving rise to concerns about the highly mutated variant in the United States.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced
FDA Approves RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women to Help Shield Newborns
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2023
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Women may soon have a vaccine they can take during a pregnancy to help protect their newborn from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of the shot, called Abrysvo, on Monday
The vaccine is designed to be given to pregnan...
'Do Your Own Research': Was It Dangerous Advice During the Pandemic?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 17, 2023
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The idea of “doing your own research” didn't begin with the pandemic, but new research suggests that those who follow that ideology have been more likely to believe COVID misinformation.
“We had heard the phrase a lot before,” prior to the pandemic, said research...
Pediatricians' Group Urges That All Infants Get New RSV Shot
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2023
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All infants should receive the new long-acting preventive monoclonal antibody for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the nation's leading pediatrics group said.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urged that access to the new medication, called nirsevimab, be equita...
Summer Buzzkill: Sorting Out Mosquito Myths & Facts
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 15, 2023
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Mosquitoes can be a big pest, leaving behind itchy bumps on skin and potentially spreading serious diseases, such as West Nile virus.
Sam Telford III is a professor of infectious disea...
For Some, Long COVID Symptoms Can Come and Go
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 10, 2023
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As researchers continue to try to better understand the condition known as long COVID, a new study has discovered that symptoms can emerge months after infection or even return later for some folks.
The research is considered the most comprehensive look at how symptoms e...
CDC Recommends RSV Shot for All Infants
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 4, 2023
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommended that all infants under the age of 8 months be given a new antibody shot to help guard against severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
The antibody shot, sold as Beyfortus, has been shown to red...
Moderna or Pfizer? One COVID Shot May Be Safer for Older Adults
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2023
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While both the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are considered safe and highly effective, new research finds the Moderna shot has been the safest and most effective for seniors.
“The results of this study can help public health experts weigh which mRNA vaccine mig...
As a Summer Surge of COVID Takes Hold, Don't Mistake It for a Cold
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2023
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For the fourth summer in a row, Americans are experiencing a COVID-19 surge, this one marked by a rise in hospital admissions, emergency room visits, test positivity rates and wastewater data.
The good news: It's unlikely that most cases will be severe or that the surge ...
How Common Are Co-Infections With COVID, Flu, RSV?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2023
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Results from more than 26,000 respiratory tests in late 2022 found simultaneous infections with COVID-19, influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in more than 1% of positive tests.
Co-infections were especially widespread in children and teens. In people under age...
HIV Meds Help Slash Infection Risk to Nearly Zero: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2023
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People taking antiretroviral therapy to treat HIV who have low but detectable virus levels have almost zero risk of transmitting the virus to others, according to a new research review.
Researchers looked at eight studies of more than 7,700 couples in which one person wa...
European Man May Be 6th Person to Be 'Cured' of HIV
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 20, 2023
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It's rare for someone with HIV to go into remission and be considered "cured," but a European man may be the sixth to do so.
First diagnosed with HIV in 1990, the man had been taking antiretroviral drugs since 2005 and received a stem cell transplant two years ago to tre...
Could Your Genes Guard You From the Symptoms of COVID Infection?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2023
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In the world of COVID-19 infections, the majority of patients develop symptoms, while about one-fifth mysteriously don't develop a cough, sore throat or other tell-tale signs of illness.
Now, new research finds that these symptom-free super-dodgers are more than twi...
Nursing Homes Used COVID Meds Less Than Expected During Pandemic
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2023
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While nursing home residents are at high risk for bad outcomes if they get COVID-19, use of antiviral treatments, such as monoclonal antibodies, was low through most of 2021 and 2022.
FDA Approves New Drug to Protect Against RSV in Infants
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2023
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MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay Now) -- Parents now have a new long-acting drug to protect their children against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common germ that hospitalizes as many as 3% of children under the age of 1 in the United States each year.
The U.S. Foo...
COVID Infection in Women Having Ovary Stimulation Lowered Chances for Pregnancy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 14, 2023
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Testing positive for a COVID-19 infection during a particular phase of fertility treatment could reduce the odds for a successful pregnancy, a new study says.
That phase of treatment is called controlled ovarian stimulation — a technique use...
COVID-19 May Have Spread Between Humans, Deer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 12, 2023
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New research shows that humans and deer passed the coronavirus back and forth in late 2021 and early 2022, raising concerns that this animal reservoir could become a source of new variants.
Humans passed the virus to deer more than 100 times during that period, according...
Scientists Develop 'All Species' COVID Test
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2023
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Researchers can now detect the COVID-19 virus in any animal using a new all-species test.
It's an advance that they say will help track COVID-19 variants in wild and domesticated animals.
“Highly sensitive and specific diagnostic reagents and assays are urgently ...
CDC Gives Full Approval to RSV Shots for People Over 60; Vaccines Available This Fall
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2023
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Americans ages 60 and up can get their vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this fall, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.
On Thursday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the outgoing CDC director, gave her signature to a recommendation m...
COVID Could Harm Men's Sperm Months After Infection
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2023
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Having even a mild COVID-19 infection could trigger a months-long drop in sperm, a new study finds.
Researchers found both lower sperm concentrations and fewer sperm that were able to swim when studying men an average of 100 days after COVID-19 infection, which is enoug...