Chinese health officials have reportedly been monitoring a rise in human metapneumovirus cases (HMPV). There are no signs that this outbreak is unusual or that a new virus or disease has appeared in China. A WHO spokesperson said that data from China shows "a recent increase in acute respiratory infections", but "the overall scope and intensity of respiratory infectious … [Read more...] about Rising HMPV Cases in China: Key Facts You Need to Know
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CDC Reports Flu ER Visits Surge to ‘Very High’ Nationwide
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that emergency room visits for influenza were "very high" in the United States. This is according to the update for this winter respiratory virus season. The flu wave this season is coming later than in the previous two years. Following the COVID-19 Pandemic, influenza cases during the cooler months increased by … [Read more...] about CDC Reports Flu ER Visits Surge to ‘Very High’ Nationwide
Surgeon General Sounds Alarm: Alcohol Consumption Tied to Higher Cancer Risk
The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory on Friday warning of a link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. According to the Surgeon General’s advisory, alcohol consumption is the third most preventable cause of cancer in the United States after smoking and obesity. The advisory warns that drinking one or fewer drinks per day can increase the risk of cancer, … [Read more...] about Surgeon General Sounds Alarm: Alcohol Consumption Tied to Higher Cancer Risk
Whooping Cough Cases Climb to Near-Record Levels
Infections and holiday cheer are in the air. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), whooping cough is returning to pre-pandemic rates in the United States. Dr. Jason Newland of Nationwide Children's Hospital said that there were over 32,000 cases in the U.S. this year, six times more than last year. In early November, the CDC released the … [Read more...] about Whooping Cough Cases Climb to Near-Record Levels