Mysterious E. coli outbreak hits 72 people in 5 US states, says CDC

[ad_1] Symptoms of this bacterial infection, which usually begin about three to four days after the bacteria has been consumed, may include watery or bloody diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Eight people involved in the mysterious outbreak were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. People started falling ill on March 2 and patients … Read more

Increased elder abuse in the United States, especially among men

[ad_1] As the American population ages, rates of elder abuse are on the rise, especially among men, federal health officials said Thursday. Between 2002 and 2016, the rate of sexual assault among men aged 60 and over increased by 75%, while it increased by 35% among women between 2007 and 2016. In men over Elderly, … Read more

Spending 20 minutes in nature

[ad_1] Most people welcome time in nature and green space. After all, taking a few moments in the outdoors offers a much-needed break from the chaos of everyday life. And it can also have positive physiological benefits, including lower stress levels, lower symptoms of depression, and even lower mortality rates. Still, despite everything, they know … Read more

Does HCA change the culture of the hospital hospital effectively?

[ad_1] Mission Health of Asheville was acquired in February by HCA Healthcare for $ 1.5 billion. (Photo: Citizen-Times file photo) The series of hot questions today, my smart-aleck answers and the real deal: Question: I do not work at the Mission Hospital and I have never done it. But I have many friends who do … Read more

Scientists discover that insomnia is in our genes

[ad_1] Could a treatment for insomnia be in our genes? Sleeping difficulty can be hereditary as scientists discover 47 DNA sections that determine how easy we doze Of these 47 genetic sites, 36 have never been identified in previous studies The quality of sleep can be related to the release of serotonin, a chemical substance … Read more

Influenza cases remain high with the start of the first universal human vaccine trial

[ad_1] Thirty-three states and Puerto Rico faced widespread influenza activity for the week ended March 30, the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday. "It's April and the flu is still very present," said Dr. William Schaffner, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. "It's small but still substantial." … Read more

The measles epidemic of N. J. is spreading in the 4th county, so far to 11 cases. Here are all the spots of the last health alert.

[ad_1] The measles epidemic in New Jersey has spread to a second county and the number of confirmed cases has risen to 11 this year, as national health authorities continue to express concern over the rapid increase in the number of confirmed cases. infections. Seven of the cases are in Ocean County and two others … Read more

Epidemic of false claims in social media

[ad_1] RELATED NEW YORK (AP) – Like health officials facing measles outbreaks, internet companies are trying to contain the misinformation about vaccination that they have long helped to spread. Until now, their efforts for quarantine have been in vain. The Pinterest digital scrapbooking site – which is one of the leading online repositories of vaccine … Read more