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Prevalence of infections like asthma, COPD and pneumonia fell in 2023 compared to 2019, suggesting that there was no increased susceptibility in catching these infections post-pandemic, according to new findings published July 16 in Epic Research. Data from 256 million patient records from 1,500 hospitals and more than 34,100 clinics...

COVID did not increase susceptibility to other respiratory diseases: Report

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Salt Life Beer, a beloved brand synonymous with ocean enthusiasts and craft beer lovers, is facing turbulent times as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Known for its crisp and refreshing lager inspired by the sea, Salt Life Beer has become a staple for those who cherish the ocean's allure.

Another famous beer brand is going bankrupt and will file for Chapter 11

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

In early June, an unknown third party impersonated a Rite Aid employee to gain access to its systems, the company said July 15. Within 12 hours of the security incident, Rite Aid detected the computer hack and launched an investigation. The organization alerted law enforcement and regulators, and no social security numbers, financial records or patient information was affected, Rite Aid said.

Rite Aid reports security breach

The median compensation for cardiologists increased 7.9% from 2023 to 2024, going from $552,056 to $595,827, according to the American Medical Group Association. The organization analyzed the compensation and productivity of more than 189,000 providers across 459 medical groups, including in 12 physician specialties, according to a July 12 news release from the AMGA.

Cardiologist compensation up 7.9% since 2023

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Marion, IN

Seventy-six graduates of Indiana Wesleyan University attained a perfect pass rate of the National Council Licensure Examination in the first half of 2024. This was their first time taking the test, the Marion-based school said in a July 16 news release. In 2023, RNCareers.org said the university had the state's...

Indiana school achieves 100% NCLEX pass rate

Amazon's primary care clinic One Medical allegedly provided guidelines for their employees to use when discussing situations when their call center did not appropriately escalate urgent calls to medical staff, The Washington Post reported July 15. According to internal messages reviewed by The Post, One Medical instructed staff to reassure...

Amazon's One Medical faces scrutiny over call center practices

Miami, FL

CMS has fined Miami-based Jackson Memorial Hospital for alleged price transparency violations. The hospital was fined $871,122 for the alleged violations, accordinig to a CMS notice issued to Jackson Memorial Hospital on July 3. CMS imposes fines of $5,926 per-day for hospitals with greater than 550 beds, according to the...

Jackson Memorial Hospital fined for price transparency violation

Each week our radio station adds various new on demand episodes to our library in case you missed these episodes when they played on our radio station. Here are the most recent episodes now on-demand:. Health UnaBASHEd – Join digital health advocate and author Gil Bashe as he discusses the...

New on Demand Episodes 7/16/24

More Americans are having fewer or no children, resulting in a "baby bust" that is causing hospitals to shutter their labor and delivery units, NPR reported July 15. The baby boom peaked in 1957, when about 4.3 million children were born. That number dropped below 3.7 million by 2022. West Virginia has the steepest decline in births at 62%, according to federal data cited by NPR.

'Baby bust' pushes rural hospitals to close obstetrics units

Six bacterial antimicrobial-resistant hospital-onset infections have increased by a combined 20% since 2019, a CDC report found. The report compared infection rates for 2019 through 2022 for seven infections: Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales, Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter, Candida auris, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus, Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase and Multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Of the seven infections,...

6 drug-resistant hospital infections on the rise

U.S. News & World Report announced the 2024-25 "Best Hospitals" rankings and ratings on July 16, which evaluated the performance of nearly 5,000 hospitals on measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and level of nursing care. The new rankings include 466 "Best Regional Hospitals," ranked in states and...

US News' top hospitals by state for 2024-25

A recent American Hospital Association report found hospitals are making strides in patient safety and infection prevention, but are still working towards making a safer work environment for staff. AHA conducted focused discussions on quality issues over three months as part of a program that launched in April 2023 and...

Where systems are succeeding, need improvement combating workplace violence: AHA

One of the most dominant tech companies in the world, Google is continuing to make moves in order to continue its influence as well as its nearly unbeatable value. At the rate it’s going, it seems that their perceived strategy is not that far off. Currently, Google is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a cybersecurity startup firm named Wiz for approximately $23 billion. If this deal does indeed come to fruition, this would be Google’s largest-ever acquisition so far.

Google Is Rumored To Be in Talks To Acquire Wiz

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Conservatives have done the United States a huge favor by explaining in detail what they’ll try to do if Donald Trump is reelected. Project 2025 , a “presidential transition project” of the Heritage Foundation, helpfully lays out how a group of former Trump officials would like to transform the country into a right-wing dystopia where the rich thrive and the rest of us die aspiring to be rich.

Project 2025’s Plan to Gut Medicare and Medicaid

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Bon Secours Mercy Health, Phillips ink deal

Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health is partnering with Phillips for patient monitoring. The partnership gives Bon...

Bon Secours Mercy Health, Phillips ink deal

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