Columbus, OH

Fortune

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

A Rutgers Health physician-scientist publishes guidance for primary care doctors diagnosing and treating early Lyme disease, a bacterial infection. Annually, around 476,000 U.S. cases of Lyme disease are reported, with effective early treatment requiring prompt antibiotic intervention. Misdiagnosis is common due to variable symptoms and the sometimes absent bull’s-eye rash. Enhanced clinical guidelines from leading universities now focus on improving detection and management of the disease in its initial stages.

Could You Have Lyme Disease and Not Know It?

AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19, medical education, advocacy issues, burnout, vaccines and more. Featured topic...

The hottest day on earth, bird flu outbreak in humans, CDC warning BACTEC alert and new HIV study

Cancer Health

A new study lends weight to fears that more livestock workers have gotten the bird flu than has been reported. “I am very confident there are more people being infected than we know about,” said Gregory Gray, the infectious disease researcher at the University of Texas Medical Branch who led the study, posted online Wednesday [July 31] and under review to be published in a leading infectious disease journal. “Largely, that’s because our surveillance has been so poor.”

Bird Flu Cases Are Going Undetected, New Study Suggests. It’s a Problem for All of Us.

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

The Hill

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

TheConversationAU

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?

Monterey County, CA

USA TODAY

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."

Cause of death for Christina Sandera, Clint Eastwood's girlfriend, is released

The US Sun

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

A MUM’S “beautiful” newborn baby died in her arms after she was repeatedly told there was “nothing to worry about.” Louise Martin’s son Joshua was diagnosed with group B strep (GBS) three days after he was born and the infection left to severe complications including brain damage. GBS is the most common cause of infection […]

My ‘beautiful’ newborn baby died in my arms after I was repeatedly told there was ‘nothing to worry about’

Arizona State

A serious rodent-borne illness with no available treatment has recently surfaced in the U.S., causing multiple deaths and triggering health advisories. The disease, known as hantavirus, is transmitted to humans from rodents through exposure to their urine, saliva, or feces. This transmission occurs when individuals come into contact with these viral droplets, often from handling contaminated materials.

Rat-Borne Disease Without Cure Spreads To Humans, Claims Four Lives

A skin infection occurs when pathogens infect the skin and, in some cases, deep tissue below the skin. Various pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, can cause these types of infections. The symptoms, severity, and treatment options associated with skin infections vary widely and depend on the cause. People...

Skin Infections: Everything You Need to Know

Everyday Health

It offers protection against more types of infection than the old version. Updated recommendations say it's now the preferred option.

CDC Recommends the New Pneumonia Vaccine for High-Risk Adults

An overview of the complex relationships between herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus, cytomegalovirus and HIV. Chronic viral infections from diseases such as between herpes simplex virus (HSV), human papillomavirus (HPV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) can have a serious impact on those with immune systems already compromised by HIV, according to a session held today at the International AIDS Conference in Munich, Germany. The session featured three speakers who discussed each of these diseases.

Chronic Viral Infections Common in Those with HIV | AIDS 2024

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'

There is a lot of COVID around. Now is a good time to take extra precautions to reduce your risk and protect those around you. If you feel like a lot of people have COVID right now, you’re right. Recent estimates from wastewater data suggest over 900,000 new infections a day in the US and 1 in 37 people currently infected. Similar summer waves have been seen elsewhere including the UK and the Olympics in France.

Yes, there is a lot of COVID around right now.

Wisconsin State

The COVID-19 KP.3.1.1 variant now accounts for 27.8% of positive cases in the United States, CDC projections show.

COVID-19 variant KP.3.1.1 becomes dominant in US: See latest CDC data

rolling out

Swelling in the feet and hands is a common symptom that many people experience at some point in their lives. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, this swelling can actually be a sign of underlying health issues that affect various body organs. Understanding the causes, potential health implications, and ways to manage swelling is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being.

Swollen feet and hands can challenge several body organs

California State

Verywell Health

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne virus that causes high fever and muscle and joint pain. The virus is common in tropical climates and is only transmitted by mosquitos. However, dengue fever cases have doubled in the last year globally, and are on the rise in the continental United States. You...

What to Know About Dengue Fever As It Spreads in the U.S.

LiveScience

The CDC has clarified and narrowed its recommendations for which older adults should get an RSV vaccine.

CDC issues new guidelines for RSV vaccines, citing side-effect concerns

NewsBreak

Is COVID endemic yet? Yep, says the CDC. Here's what that means

Four years after SARS-CoV2 sparked a devastating global pandemic, U.S. health officials now consider COVID-19 an endemic disease. \"At this point, COVID-19 can be described as...

Four years after SARS-CoV2 sparked a devastating global pandemic, U.S. health officials now consider COVID-19 an endemic disease. "At this point, COVID-19 can be described as...

Is COVID endemic yet? Yep, says the CDC. Here's what that means

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