The Independent

EMBARGOED FOR 1 PM ETU.S. death rates fell last year for all age groups compared with 2022, federal health officials said Thursday.Here's what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data showed:— COVID-19 fell to the 10th leading cause of death. Early in the pandemic, the coronavirus was the nation’s third leading cause of death. It dropped to fourth in 2022.— The leading causes of death were heart disease, cancer and a category of injuries that includes gun deaths and drug overdoses. — There were nearly 3.1 million deaths last year in the U.S., down from 3.3 million in 2022....

COVID-19 falls to No. 10 cause of death in US

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Christina Sandera, Clint Eastwood's partner of around a decade, died at 61 due to heart issues. Eastwood said he "will miss her very much."

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Erica Ash was many things: a model, a singer, an actress, and a comedian. Most importantly, though, she was someone’s daughter, sister, and friend. Sadly, she passed away on July 28, but her memory remains. Many people were (and still are) fond of this TV star, whose career began...

What was Erica Ash’s cause of death?

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	Sinead O’Connor’s cause of death has finally been confirmed as “natural causes.” YouTuber Ben 'Comicstorian' Potter Cause Of Death Revealed




	O’Connor, best known for her haunting version of Nothing Compares 2 U, died of a combination of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, the Irish Independent reported. The singer was also battling a respiratory tract infection at the time of her passing, the media outlet wrote.




	Deadline previously reported O’Connor died of natural causes, quoting the coroner in London. However, no specifics were given. 'Sister Wives' Co-Star Garrison Brown's Cause Of Death Confirmed




	London’s Metropolitan Police previously said the death was not being treated as “suspicious.”




	It’s been one year since the Irish singer died after being found “unresponsive” in her London apartment. Arrests Made In Fentanyl Death Of 'Pose' Star Cecilia Gentili














Sinead O’Connor Exact Cause Of Death Revealed

Business Times

In a significant shift from the early years of the pandemic, COVID-19 has fallen to the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This marks a dramatic decline from 2022 when the virus was the fourth leading cause of death, and from its peak between March 2020 and October 2021, when it was the third leading cause.

COVID-19 Drops to 10th Leading Cause of Death as U.S. Mortality Rates Decline

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

The US Sun

A MUM died having gone to A&E with a “headache", an inquest has heard. Inga Rublite, 39, arrived at the Queen's Medical Centre, part of Nottingham University Hospitals, just after 10.30pm on January 19 after she was advised by a 111 clinician to do so because of a "sudden onset headache".

Mum, 39, found dead in A&E waiting room 8 hours after arriving with a ‘sudden headache’

ARE you among the 13 per cent of the population who smokes? I know you’re already aware that smoking is horrible for your health, but in recent weeks, Cancer Research warned that cancer cases caused by smoking are at an all-time high, with 160 people diagnosed daily. A University College London study found smokers’ brains […]

Should I worry about my bowel habits? I only poo once every four days

The Hill

For those experiencing a reinfection, the symptoms they feel this time around may be different.

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Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

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Parade

It might be gas, but it could also be something more serious.

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A new CDC report found that COVID-19 is now the 10th leading cause of death in 2023, down from the 4th leading cause of death in 2022.

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The FDA released guidance Aug. 6 on the Medtronic NIM Vital Nerve Monitoring System recall. The recall is in response to 10 reported injuries resulting from false negative responses received while using the device. No deaths have been reported. Affected users need to contact Medtronic to have the device's software...

False negatives reported on Medtronic device

Healthline

Floor of the mouth cancer is forms under the tongue, but early treatment can improve its outlook. Learn more.

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Massachusetts State

When Dallas-based Steward Health Care shared plans to close two of its Massachusetts hospitals and lay off 1,243 employees, its CEO, Ralph de la Torre, MD, was in France at Versailles for the equestrian 2024 Olympic events, according to the Boston Globe. The Aug. 7 opinion piece, authored by former...

Eyes stay on Steward CEO amid France trip

Kansas State

Pittsburg, KS

Drew Talbott, president of Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan., will retire Aug. 30, one day before the hospital transitions to ownership by St. Louis-based Mercy. Mr. Talbott joined Via Christi in 1996 and has been president for four years, according to an Aug. 6 news release shared with Becker's by St. Louis-based Ascension. He was previously its COO for 13 years.

Ascension Kansas hospital president to retire

Nausea (feeling "sick to your stomach") is common. It is related to various conditions and even changes in diet. Some causes are eating a big meal, eating fatty or processed foods, being pregnant, becoming dehydrated, having medical conditions, or taking certain medications. Nausea usually resolves on its own in a...

Why Do I Feel Nauseous? 12 Common Causes and What to Do

The FDA has approved the first nasal spray to treat anaphylaxis. The epinephrine nasal spray, called neffy, is for emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in adult and pediatric patients weighing approximately 66 pounds or more, according to an Aug. 9 news release from the agency. The approval is...

FDA approves 1st anaphylaxis nasal spray

Newark, NJ

Scott Schissel, MD, PhD, is joining RWJBarnabas Health as chief medical officer of Newark (N.J.) Beth Israel Medical Center, according to an Aug. 7 news release sent to Becker's. He joins the West Orange, N.J.-based health system from Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital in Boston, where he served as CMO,...

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Changes in the top causes of death: 5 things to know

The top 10 causes of deaths worldwide have changed in the last few years, with one cause of death dropping in frequency, the World Health Organization...

Changes in the top causes of death: 5 things to know

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