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E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s burgers: How to spot the symptoms

A widespread E. coli outbreak has been linked to a McDonald’s product, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A total of 49 people across 10 states have reported infections after eating the Quarter Pounder hamburger from the fast-food chain, the agency stated in a food safety alert released on Tuesday.
Ten people were hospitalized, and one death has been reported.
A majority of the infections were reported in Colorado and Nebraska.
MCDONALD'S LINKED TO E. COLI OUTBREAK, CDC SAYS
McDonald’s is working with several health agencies — including the CDC, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) — to investigate which ingredient in the Quarter Pounders is leading to the illness, the CDC noted.
In the meantime, restaurant locations in some states have stopped using quarter-pound beef patties and slivered onions until the ingredient has been identified.
E. coli — officially know..

A family’s race against time, plus an Alzheimer’s discovery and stroke prevention tips

— A family is selling their dream house to raise funds for their daughter's life-saving treatment
— New Alzheimer’s research has revealed a «quiet» phase of the disease, before symptoms appear
— Cervical cancer patients could see better outcomes with a new approach to treatment
DOUBLE DOSE? – Doctors weigh in on whether people should get the flu and COVID vaccine at the same time. Continue reading…
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Why Do People Sleepwalk?

Once, years ago, I found myself in an ice-cold bath with no memory of walking to the bathroom or running the tub. Another time, I terrified my friend by leaving our hotel room in the middle of the night—then pounding on the door, demanding to be let back inside. Both times, I awoke in the middle of these bizarre incidents. I had been sleepwalking.

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Sleepwalking, technically known as somnambulism, is as fascinating as it is freaky. It’s a type of parasomnia, an umbrella term for unusual behaviors that occur during sleep, such as night terrors and “sexsomnia,” when people engage in sexual activity without waking up. Habitual sleepwalking is uncommon: a 2016 research review estimated that only 1.5% of adults had done it in the previous year. But almost 7% of adults have sleepwalked at some point in their lives, according to the same study.

The nighttime possibilities are varied and weird. A 2024 study in the Journal of Sleep Research showcased a range o..

Washington state officials identify four new cases of bird flu, as H5N1 outbreak spreads

Four people in Washington state are suffering from bird flu, prompting fears about the illness spreading to other agricultural workers in the U.S.
Also known as avian influenza A (H5N1), the disease recently tested presumptively positive in four agricultural workers in Washington state, according to the Washington State Department of Health (WADOH). The press release noted that the workers are employed on an egg farm in Franklin County.
«The individuals experienced mild symptoms and have been provided with antiviral medication,» the statement read. «Testing of additional individuals on the farm is currently pending and the number of cases under investigation may change.»
Washington state officials noted that these diagnoses mark the «first presumed human cases of H5 virus under investigation in Washington state.» In response, more than three quarters of a million birds were killed.
3 DEATHS REPORTED AFTER LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE OUTBREAK AT SENIOR LIVING FACILITY
«About 800,000 bird..

Vaccines for flu and COVID: Should you get both at the same time?

Everyone 6 months and older is advised to get the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and the updated 2024-2025 flu vaccines, according to the latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
With September and October widely considered the best times to get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19, some may wonder whether it’s OK to get both shots at the same time.
The CDC states on its website that «it is safe to receive COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the same visit.»
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The advantages are particularly key for young children, the agency noted.
«Giving several shots at the same time means fewer office visits,» the CDC states. «This saves parents time and money, and can be less traumatic for the child.»
Dr. Marc Siegel, senior medical analyst for Fox News and clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center, agrees that it’s OK to get both at the same time — but he prefers to do them separatel..

The Surprising Health Benefits of Pain

I’m at a mall in Rockville, Md., but instead of enjoying the comfort and convenience of a one-stop shopping experience, I go to a place called Capital Cryo, looking to get some voluntary pain. Soon, the tall cryotherapy tank is filling with a cloud of super-chilled gas: evaporated liquid nitrogen, one of the coldest substances on Earth.

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“Okay,” the technician says. “Get in.”

Being a newbie, I gape at the temperature display: -205°F. Wearing only my underwear, I step in, and my skin temperature plummets, making my skin tingle. My adrenaline surges and breath speeds up, more reactions to the shocking freeze. After three minutes, tingling turns into aching. What started as cold has shifted to pure pain. Just in time, the technician stops the machine.

While dressing, I catch a wave of relief, a chariot of well-being I will ride the rest of the day. I wonder if it’s purely psychological—or maybe I’m experiencing hormesis, when the body adapts to stress ..

Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Alcohol and Opioid Addiction

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are transforming the health of millions of people—and a new study hints that even more could benefit from the drugs’ other effects on the body.

A study published recently in the journal Addiction shows that people with substance-use disorders who take these weight-loss drugs are less likely to experience opioid overdose or alcohol intoxication compared to those not taking the medications. The findings add to a growing list of other health benefits researchers are studying related to the medications, which target hormones called incretins that affect not just appetite, digestion, and diabetes, but also heart health, sleep, and the brain circuits connected to satisfaction and reward.

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The latest study explored the link between opioid and alcohol substance-use disorders and the new class of modern weight-loss drugs. These target either glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) hormone, or glucose dependent insulinotropic ..

‘Airport malaria’ on the rise in Europe, new study suggests: Here’s what travelers should know

Cases of airport and luggage malaria have increased in Europe, a new study found.
Research published last week in the journal Eurosurveillance surveyed 145 cases between 2018 and 2022 – 105 were classified as airport malaria and 32 as luggage malaria.
Despite a decline in travel due to the coronavirus pandemic, more than a third of all cases since 2000 occurred during this time, with a spike in 2019.
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The global research group defined airport malaria as an infection that’s acquired at or near an airport from the bite of an infectious mosquito that was transported from a malaria-endemic area.
Luggage malaria occurs when an infectious mosquito is transported in baggage and infects a person away from the airport.
Malaria is caused by Plasmodium malariae
In the study, 52 cases of airport malaria were reported in France, 19 were in Belgium and nine were in Germany. Most of these patients lived or worked near ..

New Jersey medical students offer haircuts and grooming services to patients: ‘Sense of humanity’

Basic grooming can be a challenge during an extended hospital stay, taking a toll on patients' moods and mental health.
A group of medical students is on a mission to change that through a program called Bergen Barbers, named for the street in Newark, New Jersey, where University Hospital is located.
Launched in 2021 by Vaishali Ravikumar, a Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) student, the program provides haircutting, shaving and detangling services for hospitalized patients.
MAN SAYS HE GETS HIS FOOD FIX IN HOSPITAL CAFETERIAS: 'WELL WORTH A VISIT
Ravikumar came up with the idea as a third-year student while taking care of a trauma surgery patient.
«A patient who had been hospitalized for many days became so frustrated that he was on the verge of checking himself out against medical advice,» she said in a press release.
«His long, matted hair and unbrushed beard were making him very uncomfortable. My attending [physician] suggested I do something about it.»
After gath..

Potential health benefits of vetiver oil in aromatherapy, according to an expert

Essential oils such as vetiver are used in aromatherapy for the potential health benefits they could offer.
«The practice of aromatherapy uses natural plant extracts, such as essential oils, hydrosols and carrier oils, in a variety of ways to heal the body, mind and spirit,» according to the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA).
Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways, such as with an oil diffuser or applied topically to the skin when combined with a carrier oil.
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Popular essential oils include eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint and tea tree.
Vetiver is another essential oil that is used for its potential health benefits, an expert told Fox News Digital.
With vetiver, and any other essential oil, it's important to follow proper safety precautions with their use.
Below is how to use vetiver oil, potential health benefits that could come with its use and safety t..