Columbus, OH

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a health advisory as the parvovirus B19 respiratory disease is spreading across the United States. In an August 13 press release, the CDC said it was issuing a Health Alert Network Health Advisory to “notify healthcare providers, public health authorities, and the public about current increases in human parvovirus B19 activity in the United States.”

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Scripps News

The Centers for Disease Control says cases of the highly contagious human parvovirus B19 are on the rise. What is it and how can we prevent it?

CDC warns cases of highly contagious parvovirus B19 are on the rise. What is it?

USA TODAY

The U.S. does not offer routine surveillance for the virus. More people have tested positive for antibodies across all ages this summer.

Parvovirus B19 increasing in US, CDC warns. How to prevent it, recognize symptoms.

Hawaii State

Fortune

The U.S. is in the midst of what’s become an annual summer surge in COVID cases. In fact, the nation is experiencing its biggest spike in summer infections yet.

Here’s where COVID cases are spiking in the U.S.

The CDC warned of increasing viral activity on the heels of “unusually high numbers of cases” in Europe earlier this year.

Parvovirus B19 is spreading across the U.S. What to know about ‘slapped cheek’ disease

Snopes

Right-wing social media accounts shared images of women in revealing clothes, claiming they showed the vice president.

Fact Check: Photos Do Not Show Young Kamala Harris Working as an 'Escort'

Life and Style Weekly

Ellen DeGeneres filled fans in about her life after ending her 19-season stint on her self-titled daytime talk show and admitted that she no longer uses Botox or filler. The Emmy winner, 66, revealed her new beauty practice during her recent act Ellen’s Last Stand … Up at Radio City Music Hall on August 1....

Ellen DeGeneres Addresses Change in Physical Appearance After Quitting Fillers and Botox

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Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MDMedically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MDNearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia) are common vision problems that affect how well you can see things at various distances. Both conditions are refractive errors, which means they occur when the eye's shape causes light to focus in front of or behind the retina (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye) instead of directly on it.  While both conditions affect vision, their symptoms vary. Nearsighted people have difficulty seeing objects at a distance, while farsighted people have more trouble seeing objects at all ranges.Symptoms of Nearsightedness vs....

What's the Difference Between Being Nearsighted and Farsighted?

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Disclaimer: Ms. Trent's content is intended for general information and entertainment. The astrological information presented has been extensively researched, meticulously recorded, and carefully observed by the author.

4 Zodiac Signs That Feel the Most Pain

Arizona State

Gilbert, AZ

In Arizona, cases of valley fever — a disease spread by a fungus that lives in the dirt — have more than doubled in the past year, Arizona's 12News reported. The spike in cases may be related to conditions brought about by the ongoing overheating of our planet, officials said.

Mom raises critical warning to parents after son contracts serious disease spreading across state: 'It ravaged his body'

Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhDMedically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhDA buffalo hump (medically known as a dorsocervical fat pad) occurs when you develop a buildup of fat in between the shoulder blades at the back of the neck. The excess fat can form a fatty tissue protrusion that mimics the appearance of a hump.A buffalo hump on its own is not harmful, and having it does not ultimately mean you have a medical condition. Sometimes, even having poor posture can cause it. However, certain conditions like Cushing's syndrome, adrenal cancer, osteoporosis, and obesity can raise your risk...

What Is a Buffalo Hump (Dorsocervical Fat Pad)—and Why Does It Happen?

The List

Kelly Ripa took over as co-host of "Live!" back in 2001, and she's been helping fans start their mornings with laughter ever since. Ripa has hosted over 3,700 episodes over the course of over two decades. And, that means that she has had to sport quite a few outfits on the air. Ripa has had many fashion hits while in the public eye, but being in the spotlight as much as she is means that the occasional fashion miss is basically inevitable. Ripa has worn her fair share of inappropriate outfits over the years, and we're taking a trip down bad fashion memory lane.

The Most Inappropriate Outfits Kelly Ripa Has Ever Worn

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDLiver function blood tests are tests that detect how well your liver is working. Your liver is an important organ that performs key roles, such as metabolizing fats and proteins, removing toxins from your blood, synthesizing proteins, and regulating red blood cells.Liver function tests (LFTs) can also measure the levels of different liver enzymes, proteins, and bilirubin in the blood. High or low levels of these substances may be a sign that your liver isn't functioning as properly as it should.Liver function tests are also helpful because they...

What To Expect During a Liver Function Blood Test

Dehydration affects 20% to 30% of older adults and is usually caused by insufficient water intake. It may also be caused by excess water loss through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, high fever, or side effects from medication. Dehydration occurs when a person loses more water than they take in. Water serves...

Symptoms of Dehydration in Adults Older Than 65

California State

San Diego, CA

An "incredibly rare" fish was found at La Jolla Cove recently, making it the 20th time an oarfish has been spotted in California in the last century.

'Incredibly rare' dead sea serpent surfaces in California waters; just 1 of 20 since 1901

Indiana State

Hamburg, IA

The Mirror US

Deputies found the four-year-old in "a mixture of both human and animal feces," inside a residence in Hamburg after the child escaped from a makeshift cage

Boy, 4, escapes homemade cage covered in feces to find help as grandparents face child neglect charges

Knewz

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has reported that a months-long outbreak of a deadly form of pneumonia has claimed three lives. Prevailing in Northern Italy’s tourist destination of Lombardy since April 11, there have thus far been 49 cases of the so-named Legionnaires disease, Knewz.com has learned. The ECDC goes on […]

Deadly Pneumonia Outbreak Claims Three Lives at Popular Tourist Destination

Everyday Health

Fatigue, feeling dizzy or out of breath, and headaches are some of the most common signs of anemia, a blood disorder in which the body lacks sufficient levels of red blood cells.

12 Most Common Symptoms of Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Blueface was recently sentenced to four years behind bars, while Chrisean Rock could be looking at eight. It's no secret that Blueface and Chrisean Rock have dealt with their fair share of legal issues lately. Earlier this month, the "Thotiana" rapper was handed a four-year prison sentence for violating the terms of his probation. This came as a huge surprise to his loved ones, who were eagerly anticipating his return home. As for Chrisean, it was recently reported that she could end up spending up to eight years behind bars for drug charges. She's not been sentenced yet.

Blueface’s Dad Provides Heartbreaking Update On Chrisean Jr. Amid Parents’ Prison Stay

C. diff infection can cause diarrhea. While it may lead your poop to change color, there are no specific colors that are definitive evidence of having C. diff. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) accounts for. 15% to 25%. of all cases...

What to Know About Yellow C. diff Diarrhea

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'Slapped Cheek' Virus: CDC Issues Warning Over Spike in Human Parvovirus Cases

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      The CDC has warned about an uptick in cases of human parvovirus...

'Slapped Cheek' Virus: CDC Issues Warning Over Spike in Human Parvovirus Cases

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