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this year’s flu season Already alarm is rising among public health officials and infectious disease experts.The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has issued an “SOS” warning amid growing concerns that this winter could be the worst wave of influenza in recent memory, according to the BBC.”This year’s flu season is going to be unusually bad,” Dr. Jacob Granville, CEO of San Francisco biotech company Sentivax, told Fox News Digital. “The UK is being hit faster and harder, with the number of infections triple compared to last year.”Common viruses linked to ‘dramatic’ spike in heart attack and stroke riskAustralia reportedly experiences…

Two large studies have focused on potential health risks for people. covid vaccine — But some experts urge caution when interpreting the findings.Recent studies have linked vaccines to an increased risk of kidney damage. respiratory infections.A South Korean study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases looked at how infectious diseases have changed during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the impact of vaccines.Health warning as pertussis cases surge in southern states”meanwhile influenza-like illness “Infectious diseases declined sharply at the beginning of the pandemic, but upper respiratory tract infections and common colds surged in 2023 and 2024,…

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that a resident of Grays Harbor County is the first person confirmed to have the virus in the United States. H5N5 avian influenza. The case also marks the first human bird influenza diagnosis in the country since February.Officials described the patient as an “elderly patient with underlying health conditions” who remained hospitalized after showing flu-like symptoms in early November. Avian influenza cases are on the rise, with cases confirmed at commercial poultry farms in GeorgiaThe DOH said the individual “kept a mixed flock of poultry in the backyard of his home…

A new study shatters the long-held belief that less smoking means less harm. Scientists now believe that the body low level smoking.Researchers at the American Heart Association’s Tobacco Control and Addiction Center analyzed data from 22 long-term health studies involving more than 320,000 adults.Pop culture is embracing smoking as ‘cool’ again, and Gen Zers are taking notice.The study results, published in the journal PLOS Medicine, show that smoking just a few cigarettes a day sharply increases the risk of: heart disease And dying prematurely, and the only way to avoid those risks is to stop smoking completely.According to a press…

It may function as a certain spice. natural antidepressantsays the expert.Saffron, found in popular foods and drinks such as paella and herbal tea, has shown promise for its ability to lift mood and reduce symptoms of depression, among other benefits. health benefits.In an in-studio interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Daniel Amen, psychiatrist and founder of California’s Amen Clinic, shared his enthusiasm for using saffron for mental health support.Red meat may make you feel better if it’s part of a healthy, balanced diet, research suggests“I love saffron,” he said. “I’m Lebanese, and people in the Middle East cook with a…

Scientists may have found a way to stop it Alzheimer’s disease damage By “dissolving” small protein clumps that are early triggers of disease, before the disease begins.Alzheimer’s disease has long been associated with harmful tau protein fibrils that accumulate in the brain and interfere with cognitive function, but now researchers have discovered the soft, tiny clusters that appear first.Dissolution of these nascent clusters may effectively prevent the formation of toxic fibrils. block the diseaseaccording to researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University.He has the gene for Alzheimer’s disease, but never developed it — scientists want to know why.Scientists led by Professor Rei…

high school in maine supports ending detention and increasing penalties.As part of this,detention withdrawal” program, Morse High School in Bath, Maine, offers students the option of going for a walk instead of sitting in a classroom as punishment.The Washington Post reported that the idea came from school counselor Leslie Trundy, an avid hiker, last year.How you walk could be the key to longevity and injury recovery, according to expertsInitially, the concept was met with skepticism from students who thought hiking nearby trails might be “boring,” sophomore Alexander Soto told the magazine.But the students quickly fell in love with the alternative…

A U.S. Navy veteran who broke seven world records shares the key to staying put strong and healthy As you get older, consistency, resilience, and smart training become important.Mike McCall, a 38-year-old performance coach from Las Vegas, recently completed one of his toughest challenges: walking lunges over four miles across Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats.He set two world records in the process, but for McCall, the meaning was even deeper.Fitness experts say viral workout feels ‘too easy’ but has real health benefits“Every step was a lesson.” [my son] About grit, purpose, and finishing what you start. Pain became information instead of…

While more than 32 million Americans are fighting food allergyhealth advocates and officials are looking for the root cause, including examining the microbiome.The Food Allergy Foundation (FAF) hosted a forum in Washington, D.C., on Monday, featuring HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, FDA Commissioner Martin McCulley, and NIH Director Jay Bhattacharyya.In an interview with Fox News Digital, McCurry talked about how the function of the microbiome has evolved over time.Eating blueberries early in life may alleviate allergies and strengthen immunity, new study findsThere are over 1 billion different cells in the intestine types of bacteriaMcCurry said they usually live in balance.”But…

a scientist who studies existing phenomena blood pressure medicine This substance, called hydralazine, was discovered by chance to have the potential to fight cancer.Hydralazine has been used to treat high blood pressure since the 1950s, but until now the exact mechanism of its action was unknown.”This comes from the ‘pre-target’ era of drug discovery, when researchers first relied on what they observed in patients and then tried to explain the biology behind it,” Kyosuke Shishikura, a physician-scientist at the University of Pennsylvania who worked on the study, said in a press release from the university.Alzheimer’s disease drug may reduce brain…