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Bird flu concerns mount as California reports more human cases

Concerns about bird flu — officially known as avian influenza A (H5) — continue to mount, particularly in California.
As of Oct. 14, the state has had six confirmed and five possible human cases of bird flu, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
All of the affected individuals reportedly had direct contact with infected cattle at nine dairy farms, the department stated.
FIRST CASE OF HUMAN BIRD FLU DIAGNOSED WITHOUT EXPOSURE TO INFECTED ANIMALS, CDC SAYS
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is conducting tests to confirm the five possible cases.
All the individuals experienced «mild symptoms,» including eye redness or discharge (conjunctivitis), the CDPH stated. None were hospitalized.
There is not a concern at this point about human-to-human transmission, according to the agency.
«Given the amount of exposure to infected cows, evidence continues to suggest only animal-to-human spread of the virus in California,» said the CDPH statement…

‘Hurricane babies,’ plus whooping cough and emotional eating

— A major health system in Florida delivered 67 babies during Hurricane Milton
— Nutritionist warns the presidential election could trigger emotional eating
— Whooping cough cases have increased more than 340% since last year
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Why Vinegar Is So Good for You

You may have noticed your supermarket offering more types of vinegar lately. Sure, balsamic and apple cider vinegars are veterans of the condiments aisle, but new shelf neighbors, like coconut, champagne, pomegranate, and raspberry are moving in.

That’s probably at least in part due to recent research showing that small amounts of vinegar, consumed daily, could support your health in important ways. But which vinegars are evidence-backed to promote health, in addition to lending some zing to your cooking?

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Here’s what research says about vinegar’s effects on blood sugar, obesity, and fighting colds—and which kind to reach for.

A long-standing tonic

Since the Babylonians first made vinegar about 7,000 years ago, cultures around the world have used it for medicinal purposes. Hippocrates mixed apple cider vinegar with honey to treat ancient Greeks’ respiratory troubles. Europeans in the Middle Ages believed it protected against the plague, while the C..

‘American Malaria’ Is on the Rise

Few things will leave you feeling quite so grossed out as returning from a jaunt outside and finding a tick clinging to your skin. Not only is the unwelcome parasite sucking the blood from your body, but it may also be leaving something behind: bacteria, viruses, or parasites that can cause at least 15 different diseases, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Lyme disease, Powassan virus, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Heartland virus are just a few of them.

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Another, babesiosis, is causing particular concern. The disease is colloquially known as “American malaria,” partly because of its ever-widening spread and partly because of its clinical profile. Like malaria, the disease is caused by a parasite (carried by ticks instead of mosquitoes) that infects red blood cells. And like malaria, it can lead to headache, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, altered mental state, anemia, low blood pressure, respiratory distress, ..

As solo aging becomes more common, here’s how to thrive on your own

As the population continues to get older, more adults are becoming solo agers during their golden years.
«Solo agers have been shown to be as healthy and happy as other older adults and live just as long,» Sara Zeff Geber, PhD., an aging expert and author of «Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers,» told Fox News Digital.
Some of them, however, face unique challenges that can significantly impact their quality of life and well-being.
TO REDUCE DEMENTIA RISK, SENIORS SHOULD TAKE UP THIS OUTDOOR ACTIVITY, STUDY SUGGESTS
Below, experts offer advice on how to be a successful solo ager.
«My definition of a solo ager is someone who does not have family nearby who are able and willing to intervene in a crisis and who will be available to provide support as the solo ager requires it,» Geber said.
Some people become solo agers by choice — through opting not to have children, for example — or by circumstance, such as the death of a spouse or a child moving away, the expert added.
About 28%..

Experimental ALS drug could offer new hope for patients if approved, researchers say

New hope could be on the horizon for ALS patients in the form of a «breakthrough» drug, researchers say.
Neuvivo, a California biopharmaceutical company that develops therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, is seeking approval for a new medication for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that gradually impairs muscle function, eventually robbing the patient of the ability to walk, talk, eat and even breathe, per the ALS Association.
MOM WITH ALS SHARES MOTHER-SON WEDDING DANCE IN FLORIDA
This month, Neuvivo submitted a new drug application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for NP001 (sodium chlorite infusion).
The drug has been granted orphan drug and fast track designations by the FDA and is eligible for Accelerated Approval and Priority Review, which could shorten the time to a potential approval, according to a press release.
«If approved, NP001 would be the first immunotherapy for ALS, and the first ALS treatment s..

Why Surgeons Are Wearing The Apple Vision Pro In Operating Rooms

Twenty-four years ago, the surgeon Santiago Horgan performed the first robotically assisted gastric-bypass surgery in the world, a major medical breakthrough. Now Horgan is working with a new tool that he argues could be even more transformative in operating rooms: the Apple Vision Pro.

Over the last month, Horgan and other surgeons at the University of California, San Diego have performed more than 20 minimally invasive operations while wearing Apple’s mixed-reality headsets. Apple released the headsets to the public in February, and they’ve largely been a commercial flop. But practitioners in some industries, including architecture and medicine, have been testing how they might serve particular needs.

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Horgan says that wearing headsets during surgeries has improved his effectiveness while lowering his risk of injury—and could have an enormous impact on hospitals across the country, especially those without the means to afford specialty equipment. ..

Meet the Hurricane Milton babies born at Florida hospitals during the storm

As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, one of the state’s major hospital systems welcomed 67 babies into the world.
AdventHealth for Women, which offers women's health care services at locations across Central Florida, staffed hundreds of team members, including nurses, physicians and specialists, during the height of the hurricane.
The staff worked through the night to care for delivering parents and their little ones, according to the hospital.
HURRICANE EFFECTS POSE 'TREMENDOUS' HEALTH HAZARDS FOR AMERICANS, DOCTOR WARNS
There were 32 babies born at AdventHealth’s Tampa area hospitals, 11 born at AdventHealth Orlando, 14 at AdventHealth Celebration, two at AdventHealth Winter Park, one at AdventHealth Altamonte Springs, four at AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares, one at AdventHealth Daytona Beach and two at AdventHealth Fish Memorial in Orange City, a press release stated.
«I’m so grateful for the delivering parents who entrusted us to take care of ..

Why You Should Eat a Dense Bean Salad Today

Beans are finally having their main-character moment—promoted from taco or chili accouterments to the starring role in salad bowls.

TikTok creator Violet Witchel, 24, popularized the “dense bean salad” earlier this year, and the concept has gone viral, embraced by meal-preppers and dietitians alike for its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and nutritional punch. To make one, mix up the bean(s) of your choice, along with veggies, cheese, and a tasty dressing—no lettuce necessary. Witchel remembers thinking, “Oh, it’s dense” after filling up a bowl, which led to the catchy if curious name. “They have a little bit of everything you need,” she says. “You pretty much immediately feel full—and stay full.”

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These days, Witchel answers to “dense bean girl” and fields messages from dozens of internet strangers a day telling her the salad changed their life. She was recently recognized while out at a bar, and the woman she met referred to Witchel’s fiance as “Mr…

As election nears, stress eating needs a sharp eye: ‘It’s destructive behavior’

The upcoming presidential election could lead to a lot of unwanted – and sometimes unhealthy – snacking.
Emotional eating can be a byproduct of stressful times, including political events, sports playoffs and other happenings, according to various studies.
Recent research published in the journal Nutrients indicated that emotional eating is considered a «critical risk factor for recurrent weight gain.»
HEART ATTACKS MORE LIKELY DURING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS AND OTHER STRESSFUL TIMES, STUDY SHOWS
The findings suggest a link between emotional eating and health factors such as obesity, depression, anxiety and stress.
Identifying healthier coping mechanisms for negative emotions can help prevent dangerous outcomes, the researchers concluded.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Los Angeles-based registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein said she often sees an uptick in emotional eating among her clients during stressful times.
ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS MAKE UP 60% OF AMERICA'S D..