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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.

COVID falls out of top 5 causes of death for 1st time since pandemic: CDC

(AP) — U.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...

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

The Hill

COVID-19 killed far fewer Americans in 2023 than 2022, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The percentage of people who died from the disease dropped nearly 69 percent last year, and COVID-19 was listed as the 10th leading cause of death compared to being the fourth in 2022.

COVID-19 dropped to 10th leading cause of death last year: CDC

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Clint Eastwood’s longtime girlfriend Christina Sandera, 61, died on July 18, and now her cause of death has been revealed. The Monterey County Health Department tells the New York Post that Sandera died of a heart attack. The Post adds that her death certificate lists her cause of death...

Clint Eastwood’s Late Partner Christina Sandera’s Cause of Death Revealed

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COVID-19 samples detected in wastewater have reached high numbers in regions across the United States.

Summer COVID levels are on the rise: Track the spread by region

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New COVID-19 cases are popping up globally, as at least 40 Olympic athletes in Paris have tested positive for COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses.

The dreaded COVID summer surge has arrived. Here’s the latest on symptoms and treatment

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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'

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You wake with a sore throat and realise you are sick. Is this going to be a two-day or a two-week illness? Should you go to a doctor or just go to bed? 

Most respiratory illnesses have very similar symptoms at the start: sore throat, congested or runny nose, headache, fatigue and fever. This may progress to a dry cough. 

Best case scenario is that you have “a cold” (which can be any one of hundreds of viruses, most commonly rhinovirus), which is short-lived and self-limiting. 

But some respiratory illnesses can be much more serious. Here is a brief guide...

I feel sick. How do I know if I have the flu, COVID, RSV or something else?

When singer Sinéad O'Connor died suddenly one year ago, many jumped to the conclusion that she may have taken her own life in the wake of her son's death. Later, it was reported simply that she had died of "natural causes" at 56. Now, People magazine reports her true...

Sinéad O'Connor's Cause of Death Revealed — It Was Not Suicide

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While this type of cancer is not the one that is most commonly diagnosed, you may be surprised to learn that more people will die from it each year. Here's why.

The Leading Cause Of Cancer Deaths May Surprise You

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Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

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The recalled products pose the risk of causing serious health issues.

Popular Spice Recalled Across Washington Poses 'Permanent' Health Risk

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

Rogue antibodies may be to blame for some of long COVID’s pernicious symptoms. Two new studies suggest that antibodies that attack people’s own tissues might cause ongoing neurological issues that afflict millions of people with the disease. When scientists transferred these antibodies from people with long COVID into...

Rogue antibodies may cause some long COVID symptoms

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

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

Why your COVID symptoms may feel different with this wave of infections

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDMedically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDAn enlarged heart (also known as cardiomegaly) isn't a condition on its own but is often an underlying sign of heart problems. Several conditions like coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease can cause an enlarged heart.Some people with an enlarged heart don't experience symptoms at all, but others may experience symptoms like trouble breathing, a racing heartbeat, and fluid build-up—all of which tend to worsen with physical exertion.  
      What Size Should Your Heart Be?Typically, your heart is about the size...

Signs and Symptoms of an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly)

Under a CMS final rule, regulators can now fine nursing home providers on both per-day and per-instance bases. In other news: a focus on how violent dementia patients can affect staff and residents in nursing homes; a nurse strike at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital is avoided; more. The Centers...

CMS: Authorities Can Levy More Fines For Nursing Home Safety Violations

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Covid No Longer Among Top 5 Causes Of Death In The US

News that the virus is causing fewer deaths — it has slipped to 10th from fourth place — comes amid a summer surge that has Chicago...

Covid No Longer Among Top 5 Causes Of Death In The US

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