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CDC Issues Health Alert Amid Rising Measles Cases, Urges Vaccination: Health officials at the CDC and American Medical Association are urging vaccination against ...
healthline.com/health-news/cdc-health-alert-measles-vaccine
Tennessee politicians strip historically Black university of its board: Tennessee’s governor has named a whole new board of trustees to the state’s only publicly ...
apnews.com/article/tennessee-republican-tsu-university-f43a6f2f769c4a6a464c43c4ae0a22dc
Tennessee becomes first state to protect musicians, other artists against AI: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on legislation designed to protect ...
apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-ai-music-songwriting-tennessee-eb95c850f13fd78f9e65abce2ee45091
Quick Glance: Tennessee becomes the first state to protect musicians and artists against AI
- Tennessee makes history by protecting musicians from AI.
- The ELVIS Act provides specific safeguards against AI use.
- A law prohibits mimicking artist voices with AI starting July 1.
- Tennessee, renowned for music, leads with groundbreaking protections.
US CDC alerts healthcare providers of increase in meningococcal disease: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an advisory on Thursday ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-cdc-warns-increase-meningococcal-disease-2024-03-28/
COVID Levels Decline, but Other Viruses Remain High: COVID-19 may be headed toward a springtime retreat. The indication comes from declining levels of the virus ...
webmd.com/covid/news/20240319/covid-levels-decline-but-other-viruses-remain-high
Quick Glance: COVID Levels Decline, but High Presence of Other Viruses
- The decline in SARS-CoV-2 suggests a potential retreat of COVID-19, especially in the western U.S.
- While COVID levels are decreasing, other viruses causing stomach and respiratory illnesses remain high.
- The influenza positive rate is increasing again, with 116 children and an estimated 20,000 adults having died so far in this flu season.
- While RSV levels in wastewater are high, positive test results are at the lowest point of the 2023 to 2024 season according to the CDC.
Does Vaping Cause Lung Cancer?: Even though they don’t contain tobacco, vaping still exposes you to known cancer-causing chemicals that may play a role in your ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/vaping-and-lung-cancer
Quick Glance: Is Vaping Linked to Lung Cancer?
- E-cigarettes were promoted as a low-risk alternative to smoking, but the connection between vaping and lung cancer remains unclear.
- Chemicals in vape liquids are associated with lung diseases, including the 2019 EVALI outbreak. However, it is still uncertain if vaping increases the risk of lung cancer.
- There is a potential for vaping to cause lung cancer as many chemicals in vapes are known carcinogens and already cause lung damage.
- Vaping and smoking pose similar risks, contributing to lung and heart diseases, as well as affecting physical performance.
China has a big problem with super gonorrhea, study finds: Drug-resistant gonorrhea is a growing problem—one that doesn't heed borders.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/super-gonorrhea-rate-quickly-triples-in-china-now-40x-higher-than-us/
Tennessee Gov. Lee signs bill to undo Memphis traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death
pbs.org/newshour/politics/tennessee-gov-lee-signs-bill-to-undo-memphis-traffic-stop-reforms-after-tyre-nichols-death
An indicted Tennessee judge is sent to jail after her bond is revoked for positive cocaine tests
apnews.com/article/memphis-judge-boyd-indictment-jail-cocaine-8f257eb0deb8d3c34d8fbf8c8a6727c0
There Are Already More Measles Cases in the US This Year Than All of 2023: The CDC is begging Americans to get vaccinated against measles as cases continue to ...
arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/health-experts-plead-for-unvaxxed-americans-to-get-measles-shot-as-cases-rise/
Quick Glance: Measles Outbreaks: Lifelong Protection or Need for Booster?
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of increasing measles outbreaks in the U.S. and abroad, mostly linked to international travel.
- The MMR vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella is highly effective, with two doses proving 97% effective. A single dose already provides 93% protection.
- The CDC considers you protected from measles if you either received two vaccine doses, received one dose and do not need a booster, or were born before 1957.
- Once fully vaccinated, no booster shots are required, and the two doses provide lifelong immunity. Individuals unsure of their childhood vaccination status should consult with their healthcare provider.
8-Hour Time-Restricted Eating May Greatly Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Death: Restricting eating to an 8-hour window each day may increase your risk of ...
healthline.com/health-news/time-restricted-eating-increase-cardiovascular-death-risk
Quick Glance: Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health: What You Need to Know.
- Reports link intermittent fasting to a 91% increase in heart disease risk, prompting experts to warn about potential dangers.
- A long-term study involving over 20,000 US adults revealed that individuals restricting their eating to an eight-hour window had a 91% higher likelihood of dying from cardiovascular disease compared to those with a longer eating period of 12 to 16 hours.
- Taking various factors into account, researchers found no direct causation between this eating pattern and cardiovascular disease-related deaths, only a correlation.
- Intermittent Fasting: Exploring Heart Risks and Insights from a Recent Study.
How well do you worry about your health? - Harvard Health: It's impossible to never worry about your health — but are you worrying about the right ...
health.harvard.edu/blog/how-well-do-you-worry-about-your-health-202403203027
More than one alcoholic drink a day raises heart disease risk for women: The link between alcohol and coronary heart disease proved to be especially strong among ...
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/03/28/alcohol-heart-disease-women/
Tick-killing pill shows promising results in human trial: Should it pan out, the pill would be a new weapon against Lyme disease.
wired.com/story/pill-kills-ticks-lyme-disease-babesiosis-anaplasmosis/
Quick Glance: New Tick-Killing Pill: Hope Against Lyme Disease
- Tarsus Pharmaceuticals is developing a pill for humans that paralyzes and kills ticks to protect against Lyme disease.
- The pill has shown promising results in a small trial, killing ticks within 24 hours of drug intake and lasting effects for up to 30 days.
- The development of this pill could not only protect against Lyme disease but also other tick-borne diseases like babesiosis and anaplasmosis.
- While the efficacy of the pill in preventing Lyme disease is yet to be proven, cautious optimism surrounds its potential as a preventive measure for individuals in tick-infested areas.
U.S. measles cases in 2024 have already surpassed the 2023 total: Today, 1 in 5 unvaccinated people who get measles are hospitalized, and roughly 1 to 3 out of ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/us-measles-cases-2024-so-far-rcna145013
COVID Levels Decline, but Other Viruses Remain High: COVID-19 may be headed toward a springtime retreat. The indication comes from declining levels of the virus ...
webmd.com/covid/news/20240319/covid-levels-decline-but-other-viruses-remain-high
Quick Glance: Decline in COVID Levels, Persistent High Activity of Other Viruses
- COVID-19 levels are declining, but other viruses remain high, as indicated by recent data.
- While SARS-CoV-2 levels are decreasing in the U.S., other viruses like flu and RSV continue to circulate widely.
- Flu test rates are on the rise again, with 116 children and 20,000 adults reported dead from the flu this season.
- Despite high RSV levels, positive test results are declining, and norovirus is showing an upward trend as well.
Melatonin: A Valuable Resource or Children's Health Risk?: For Courtney Stinson, ensuring her daughter's comfort is a constant battle against congenital myopathy ...
webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20240321/melatonin-a-valuable-resource-or-risk-for-childrens-health
The number of syphilis cases in the United States is the highest it’s been since the 1950s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO: Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/critical-catch-up-measles-vaccinations-stem-outbreaks-says-who-2024-03-19/
Americans have 40% chance of getting cancer. Who's most at risk and how can you prevent it?
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/03/22/chances-of-getting-cancer-prevention/73071839007/
Quick Glance: Cancer Prevention and Risk Factors in the USA
- Approximately 40% of Americans have the chance of getting cancer, with an increasing risk of colon cancer in younger individuals.
- Early detection and awareness of changes in the body are crucial to improving survival rates.
- Routine screenings for various types of cancer are recommended to detect the disease early and facilitate treatment.
- Lifestyle factors such as diet, tobacco and alcohol consumption, as well as sun exposure, can influence cancer risk, while genetic predispositions also play a role.
Tennesseans from across the political spectrum unite to address gun violence: One year ago, three nine-year-old children and three adults were gunned down at the ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/tennesseans-from-across-the-political-spectrum-unite-to-address-gun-violence
Beauty influencer dies at 36 after publicly sharing her battle with cervical cancer
goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/beauty-influencer-dies-36-after-publicly-sharing-battle-108317159
Quick Glance: Influencer's Public Battle with Cervical Cancer Ends in Tragic Death at 36
- A fashion and beauty influencer has passed away at 36 after bravely sharing her battle with cervical cancer publicly.
- Jessica Pettway, survived by her husband and two young daughters, died on March 11 at a hospice center in Georgia.
- Pettway revealed her health struggles on Instagram last July, disclosing her diagnosis after experiencing symptoms like intense bleeding.
- Women are encouraged to listen to their bodies and advocate for their health, as early detection of cervical cancer can be life-saving.
US CDC urges measles vaccinations amid rising cases: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday issued a health advisory urging people ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-cdc-urges-measles-vaccinations-amid-rising-cases-2024-03-18/
Puerto Rico declares public health emergency as dengue cases surge: Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency due to a surging number of dengue cases.
cnn.com/2024/03/28/health/dengue-fever-puerto-rico-emergency/
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Tennessee House votes in support of the full removal of the TSU Board of Trustees
newschannel5.com/news/tennessee-house-votes-in-support-of-the-full-removal-of-the-tsu-board-of-trustees
CDC Reports Deadly Amoeba Infection Due to Nasal Rinsing With Untreated Tap Water
healthline.com/health-news/cdc-reports-deadly-amoeba-infection-due-to-nasal-rinsing-with-untreated-tap-water
Chicago Measles Outbreak Grows After More Cases Confirmed at Migrant Shelter: The CDC sent a team of experts to Chicago on March 12 to assess a measles outbreak ...
healthline.com/health-news/chicago-measles-outbreak-pilsen-migrant-shelter
U.S. Measles Cases in 2024 Already Surpass Last Year’s Total: It’s not quite the end of March, and the U.S. has already tallied more measles cases this year than ...
webmd.com/children/news/20240327/us-measles-cases-2024-already-surpass-last-years-total
Long COVID Symptoms Among Americans on the Rise: Symptoms of long COVID are becoming more common among Americans, according to a new CDC survey.
webmd.com/covid/news/20240315/long-covid-symptoms-among-americans-on-the-rise
COVID-Cautious Americans Feel Abandoned: There's a growing rift between COVID-19 communicators and people who are COVID-cautious as many experts embrace more ...
time.com/6960789/covid-19-cautious-americans/
Oprah Winfrey says she has released the shame of being 'ridiculed' for her weight for 25 years
goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/watch-exclusive-1st-clip-oprah-winfreys-special-drugs-108240222
Mpox cases nearly double what they were at the same time last year: There is a national year-to-date estimate of 511 cases as of mid-March.
abcnews.go.com/Health/mpox-cases-double-same-time-year/story
New Infant RSV Antibody Treatment Shows Strong Results: The new RSV antibody treatment for babies has been highly effective in its first season ...
webmd.com/lung/news/20240312/new-infant-rsv-antibody-treatment-shows-strong-results
U.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami: The nation’s top public health agency is expanding a program that tests international travelers for ...
apnews.com/article/cdc-airport-surveillance-chicago-miami-bd2eff1faf297003fc408a732c1db546
List of fruits with the most health benefits: These 8 are expert recommended: Any fruit is going to yield health benefits like fiber, vitamins and minerals ...
usatoday.com/story/life/food-dining/2024/03/24/best-healthiest-fruits-list/72988308007/
What to know about dangerous amoeba linked to neti pots, nasal rinsing: Researchers have linked another kind of amoeba to nasal rinsing. The Centers for Disease ...
apnews.com/article/neti-pots-tap-water-amoeba-aed6e6f9129d85146d396d71b8778812
CDC Report: Tuberculosis Cases Increase in U.S.: While the U.S. has one of the lowest rates of tuberculosis in the world, researchers found that cases increased ...
usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-28/cdc-report-tuberculosis-cases-increase-in-u-s
Tennessee becomes first US state with law protecting musicians from AI: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill into law on Thursday that aimed to protect ...
reuters.com/legal/tennessee-becomes-first-us-state-with-law-protecting-musicians-ai-2024-03-21/
Quick Glance: Tennessee Law Protects Musicians from AI
- Governor Bill Lee signs law to protect artists from AI in Tennessee.
- New law safeguards songwriters, performers, and music industry from AI misuse.
- Europe leads in AI regulations compared to the U.S. which struggles with effective regulation.
- Wide range of concerns regarding AI use, including potential impacts on democracy and job loss.
Why People Aged 65 and Older Should Get a Spring COVID Vaccine: Older people are particularly vulnerable to COVID and should get another vaccine against the ...
theconversation.com/covid-19-vaccines-cdc-says-people-ages-65-and-up-should-get-a-shot-this-spring-a-geriatrician-explains-why-its-vitally-important-224838
Kent Campbell, Pivotal Figure in the Fight Against Malaria, Dies at 80: Among his accomplishments in a four-decade career in public health, he helped pioneer ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/15/health/kent-campbell-dead.html
Republicans defend bill that punishes those who 'knowingly' transport undocumented immigrants into Tennessee
newschannel5.com/news/republicans-defend-bill-that-punishes-those-who-knowingly-transport-undocumented-immigrants-into-tennessee
US life expectancy rose in 2022 as deaths due to COVID dropped: CDC: COVID fell from the third- to fourth-leading cause of death.
abcnews.go.com/Health/us-life-expectancy-rose-2022-deaths-due-covid/story
Oprah Winfrey denounces fat shaming in ABC special: 'Making fun of my weight was national sport'
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/03/18/oprah-winfrey-weight-loss-drugs-ozempic-abc-special/73023896007/
The CDC could shrink under a second Trump administration: A CDC reorganization as some conservatives are calling for could impact the agency's ability to ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/11/cdc-dismantle-trump-administration-00146035
Measles Cases are Rising. Here’s What to Know About Symptoms.: Infected people can spread the virus before even realizing they have it.
nytimes.com/2024/03/20/well/measles-outbreak-symptoms.html
4 things you should know about measles amid an uptick in cases: The U.S. eliminated measles in 2000, but there’s been an uptick in cases in recent years.
wgnradio.com/health/what-you-should-know-about-measles/
Marriages in the US are back to pre-pandemic levels, CDC says: U.S. marriages have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels with nearly 2.1 million in 2022 ...
apnews.com/article/marriage-rate-covid-cdc-0b9a913e66e2afbf4f9a6e1866cec157
Dengue fever outbreak in Puerto Rico creates public health emergency: Puerto Rico dengue fever cases "have exceeded historical figures," Puerto Rico Health ...
nbcnews.com/news/latino/dengue-fever-outbreak-puerto-rico-creates-public-health-emergency-rcna145470
New CDC Data Reveals 'National Embarrassment' of For-Profit Healthcare: "Our leaders must act to kick insurance companies to the curb and enact Medicare for ...
commondreams.org/news/medicare-for-all-2667571173
How to keep your kidneys working well: Kidney damage can’t be reversed, but there are lifestyle steps and treatments that can help keep chronic kidney disease in ...
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/03/25/kidneys-salt-alcohol-hydration-nsaids/
First cases of pertussis, meningitis emerge: CDC: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2024/03/20/2003815189
Intermittent fasting linked to risk of cardiovascular death: Is intermittent fasting good for heart health? A new analysis challenges that idea ...
nbcnews.com/health/heart-health/intermittent-fasting-risk-cardiovascular-death-rcna143853
Diabetes isn’t destiny for rural communities: Mayo Clinic researchers have shed light on factors contributing to diabetes rates in rural America.
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/diabetes-isnt-destiny-for-rural-communities/
Entering the Fifth Year of the Coronavirus, Where Does Long COVID Stand?: Tens of millions of Americans have had long COVID, and the number will keep growing.
usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-11/four-years-after-coronavirus-was-declared-a-pandemic-where-does-long-covid-stand
Maternal Deaths May Be Overestimated, but There’s Still a Maternal Health Crisis: A new study suggests that maternal mortality rates in the U.S ...
healthline.com/health-news/maternal-mortality-rates-overestimated
CDC study suggests RSV vaccine for infants is effective, protects from hospitalization
cleveland.com/metro/2024/03/cdc-study-suggests-rsv-vaccine-for-infants-is-effective-protects-from-hospitalization.html
CDC adds Chicago, Miami to international traveler testing program: Federal regulators are expanding their viral testing program for international travelers to ...
thehill.com/homenews/4529227-cdc-adds-chicago-miami-to-international-traveler-testing-program/
Democratic lawmakers call on Governor Lee to release business tax returns ahead of tax policy proposal
newschannel5.com/news/democratic-lawmakers-call-on-governor-lee-to-release-business-tax-returns-ahead-of-tax-policy-proposal
How bad is maternal mortality in the U.S.? A new study says it's been overestimated
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/13/1238269753/maternal-mortality-overestimate-deaths-births-health-disparities
New Mexico man dies of plague in state's 1st fatality since 2020: Health officials
abcnews.go.com/Health/new-mexico-man-dies-plague-states-1st-fatality/story
10 Potentially Fatal Autoimmune Diseases: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: Most people with an autoimmune disease can live a full, normal life ...
health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/slideshows/autoimmune-diseases-that-can-be-fatal
Alzheimer's Risk May Be Cut by 27% by Simple Diet Plan: A change of diet could help protect millions of Americans from inflammatory neurodegeneration ...
newsweek.com/alzheimers-risk-dementia-diet-health-1883706
Day care worker ‘savagely’ beats toddler, causing paralysis, lawyers say. Parents sue
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article286444145.html
CDC drops 5-day COVID isolation guidelines. Here's how long you should quarantine in 2024
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2024/03/06/covid-19-testing-cdc-coronavirus-guidelines-updated-2024/72716224007/
Experts Can’t Agree If We’re Still in a Pandemic: The WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Four years later, in 2024, is COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 ...
time.com/6898943/is-covid-19-still-pandemic-2024/
CDC helping Chicago officials respond to city's 1st measles cases since 2019: Three cases have been confirmed by city officials in the last week.
abcnews.go.com/Health/cdc-helping-chicago-officials-respond-citys-1st-measles/story
Top cause of alcohol-related deaths can go undetected for years: There are no symptoms in the early stages of alcohol-related liver disease.
straitstimes.com/life/top-cause-of-alcohol-related-deaths-can-go-undetected-for-years
Governor Lee to sing Elvis Act to protect TN musicians from AI: A big step to protect Tennessee musicians from artificial intelligence will be signed into law ...
newschannel5.com/news/governor-lee-to-sing-elvis-act-to-protect-tn-musicians-from-ai
Drug overdoses reach another record with almost 108,000 Americans in 2022, CDC says
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/drug-overdoses-reach-record-108000-americans-2022-cdc-108365805
Brazil’s staggering dengue fever crisis is a warning to the world: The disease has ripped through much of South America this year, and worse may be ahead as ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/10/dengue-fever-brazil-outbreak-epidemic/
Rabid raccoon bites hiker traveling through national park, officials say. What to know
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article286999425.html
‘After School Satan Club’ for elementary kids is met with ‘hostility,’ lawsuit says
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article286999175.html
U.S. Measles Outbreak: The 17 States Reporting Cases: Data shows that cases are close to the number of total cases reported in 2023.
forbes.com/sites/caileygleeson/2024/03/13/us-measles-outbreak-the-17-states-reporting-cases/
Undercooked mushrooms tied to outbreak that left two diners dead and dozens ill: The CDC said that further research needs go into morel mushrooms and the impact ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/undercooked-mushrooms-outbreak-montana-restaurant-b2515158.html
House bill would remove 3 Tenn. State University Board members instead of all 10: Two spots are already vacant, so this would mean Gov. Lee appoints 5 members
newschannel5.com/news/house-bill-would-remove-3-tenn-state-university-board-members-instead-of-all-10
Norovirus is spreading in Wisconsin this spring. Here's how to prevent getting sick
jsonline.com/story/news/local/2024/03/19/norovirus-cases-in-wisconsin-remain-elevated-in-march-2024-says-dhs/73017725007/
Sponsor of Jillian Ludwig's Law hopeful funding will be included in Governor's amended budget
newschannel5.com/news/sponsor-of-jillian-ludwigs-law-hopeful-funding-will-be-included-in-the-governors-amended-budget
Thousands of US kids are overdosing on melatonin gummies, ER study finds: In the majority of cases, the excessive amounts led to only minimal side effects.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/thousands-of-us-kids-are-overdosing-on-melatonin-gummies-er-study-finds/
Why successful IVF often requires making multiple embryos for one baby: The ruling in Alabama prohibits discarding of embryos, which can be an important part of ...
axios.com/2024/03/03/ivf-alabama-embryos-discard-why
Excessive alcohol deaths surged 29% during COVID pandemic, CDC data reveals: The number of deaths related to excessive alcohol surged amid the stress and ...
nypost.com/2024/03/09/us-news/excessive-alcohol-deaths-surged-29-during-covid-cdc-data/
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