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The presidential election is already stressful for most Americans – and these stressors can trickle down into relationships.
A new poll from the American Psychological Association (APA) found that 77% of Americans believe the future of our nation is a «significant source of stress,» along with the economy (73%) and the upcoming election (69%).
The «Stress in America» online survey, which polled 3,000 U.S. adults of different political affiliations in August 2024, analyzed potential fallout from election results, including in people's relationships.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS MAKING MOST AMERICANS ANXIOUS, SURVEY SAYS: HERE ARE 6 TIPS TO CALM DOWN
About one-third (32%) of adults said the political climate has caused a strain between themselves and family members — while 30% have limited their time spent with family members who don’t share the same values.
Half of U.S. adults admitted that tensions around social and political topics make them want to connect less with others, and 28% ..

Itchy, red, irritated eyes could be a symptom of many things, but chronic dry eye is a common culprit.
Dry eye is a condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough quality tears, leading to burning, stinging and general ocular discomfort, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Julie Bowen, best known for her role as Claire Dunphy on the sitcom «Modern Family,» spoke with Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview about her recent diagnosis with the condition.
BOY FACING BLINDNESS GETS LIFE-CHANGING EYE SURGERY: ‘SUCH A BLESSING’
While the actress was on set for the new comedic thriller «Hysteria!», she noticed that her contacts would dry out due to the «smoky» environment, she said.
During a break from shooting, Bowen went to visit her eye doctor, who told her she had dry eye, a progressive condition that’s mostly caused by inflammation.
«You can’t just wet the top of your eyeball and treat the inflammation, which is what I had been trying to do [with eyedrops],»..

Itchy, red, irritated eyes could be a symptom of many things, but chronic dry eye is a common culprit.
Dry eye is a condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough quality tears, leading to burning, stinging and general ocular discomfort, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Julie Bowen, best known for her role as Claire Dunphy on the sitcom «Modern Family,» spoke with Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview about her recent diagnosis with the condition.
BOY FACING BLINDNESS GETS LIFE-CHANGING EYE SURGERY: ‘SUCH A BLESSING’
While the actress was on set for the new comedic thriller «Hysteria!», she noticed that her contacts would dry out due to the «smoky» environment, she said.
During a break from shooting, Bowen went to visit her eye doctor, who told her she had dry eye, a progressive condition that’s mostly caused by inflammation.
«You can’t just wet the top of your eyeball and treat the inflammation, which is what I had been trying to do [with eyedrops],»..

Five standout dogs are helping to improve the lives of others — including in the areas of physical and mental health. Now they're being recognized nationally for their work.
The American Humane Hero Dog Awards announced the standouts to shed light on their remarkable efforts in a variety of areas. The organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C., was founded in 1877 and is the country’s first national humane organization committed to animals.
The annual nationwide competition identifies America’s best dogs in five key categories: military dogs; law enforcement and first responder dogs; service and guide or hearing dogs; therapy dogs; and emerging hero and shelter dogs.
VETERANS WITH PTSD GET ‘SIGNIFICANT’ BENEFITS FROM SERVICE DOGS, FIRST NIH-FUNDED STUDY FINDS
Beginning in April, hundreds of dog owners across the country submitted the names of their pets for consideration for «Hero Dog.»
The winning dog in each category will be honored at a gala in Palm Beach, Florida, in No..

Heading into the thick of flu and COVID season, there have been some recent changes to vaccine recommendations for people over age 50.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently lowered the age for pneumonia vaccinations by 15 years.
Instead of recommending the pneumococcal vaccine for those 65 and over, the shot is now suggested starting at age 50.
TUBERCULOSIS HAS OVERTAKEN COVID AS WORLD'S DEADLIEST INFECTIOUS DISEASE
«Everyone over 50 should be thinking about vaccines, because as we age, our immune system can become more vulnerable,» Dr. Susannah Hills, surgeon and assistant professor at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, told Fox News Digital.
When choosing which vaccinations to get, it is also important to consider personal risk, she said.
«Are there underlying health conditions like diabetes, immunodeficiency or cancer? If so, getting vaccinated becomes even more important.»
PIG INFECTED WITH BIRD FLU FOR FIRST TIME IN US, HEALTH O..

A pig in Oregon has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu, according to a Wednesday announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The infected pig was from a backyard farming operation that had a «mix of poultry and livestock,» the press release stated.
The USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed that this was the «first detection of H5N1 in swine» in the U.S.
TUBERCULOSIS HAS OVERTAKEN COVID AS WORLD'S DEADLIEST INFECTIOUS DISEASE
«The livestock and poultry on this farm shared water sources, housing and equipment; in other states, this combination has enabled transmission between species,» the release noted.
The infected pig did not display symptoms of illness, but was tested — along with four other swine — out of «an abundance of caution» after other animals on the farm tested positive.
Out of the other five pigs tested, two were negative and two still have pending results.
«This farm is a non-commercial operation, and the animals were not intended fo..

Tuberculosis (TB) is once again the infectious disease responsible for the most deaths worldwide, according to a Tuesday announcement from the World Health Organization (WHO).
The contagious disease was responsible for 1.25 million global deaths in 2023, WHO reported, including 161,000 people with HIV.
COVID-19 had overtaken TB as the world’s leading infectious killer for the previous three years.
LASSA FEVER DEATH REPORTED IN MIDWESTERN STATE, CONTACT TRACING BEGINS
TB is a preventable and curable disease caused by bacteria that typically impacts the lungs, according to WHO.
It is an airborne contagion that can be spread through coughing, sneezing or saliva.
While around 25% of people have likely been infected with the bacteria, only 5% to 10% will experience symptoms and develop the disease, the same source stated.
Only people with symptoms can spread the disease.
«If you breathe, you can catch TB — so all people are at risk,» Masae Kawamura, M.D., a former TB control director in San..

The presidential election is already stressful for most Americans – and these stressors can trickle down into relationships.
A new poll from the American Psychological Association (APA) found that 77% of Americans believe the future of our nation is a «significant source of stress,» along with the economy (73%) and the upcoming election (69%).
The «Stress in America» online survey, which polled 3,000 U.S. adults of different political affiliations in August 2024, analyzed potential fallout from election results, including in our own relationships.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS MAKING MOST AMERICANS ANXIOUS, SURVEY SAYS: HERE ARE 6 TIPS TO CALM DOWN
About one-third (32%) of adults said the political climate has caused a strain between themselves and family members, while 30% have limited their time spent with family members who don’t share the same values.
Half of U.S. adults admitted that tensions around social and political topics make them want to connect less with others, and 28% claimed..

The presidential election is already stressful for most Americans – and these stressors can trickle down into relationships.
A new poll from the American Psychological Association (APA) found that 77% of Americans believe the future of our nation is a «significant source of stress,» along with the economy (73%) and the upcoming election (69%).
The «Stress in America» online survey, which polled 3,000 U.S. adults of different political affiliations in August 2024, analyzed potential fallout from election results, including in people's relationships.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS MAKING MOST AMERICANS ANXIOUS, SURVEY SAYS: HERE ARE 6 TIPS TO CALM DOWN
About one-third (32%) of adults said the political climate has caused a strain between themselves and family members — while 30% have limited their time spent with family members who don’t share the same values.
Half of U.S. adults admitted that tensions around social and political topics make them want to connect less with others, and 28% ..

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