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Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here’s what …

WebThe best defense against norovirus infection, especially during the peak winter season, is rigorous and frequent handwashing. Use ordinary soap and warm …

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17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to …

WebLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other …

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Mpox outbreak detected in Cuyahoga County: officials

WebAccording to the CCBH, six cases were reported in the county and three were reported by the Cleveland Department of Public Health.Those diagnosed with …

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Flu activity ‘very high’ in Ohio, health officials say

WebSo far during the 2023-2024 flu season, between Oct. 1 and Feb. 10, the Ohio Department of Health has seen the most flu-associated hospitalizations in Northeast Ohio. Ohio …

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Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and …

WebKenya had an estimated 5 million malaria cases and over 12,000 deaths reported in 2022, according to the World Health Organization. Most of those affected are …

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UN report says 282 million people faced acute hunger in …

WebUNITED NATIONS (AP) — Nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza as the territory with the largest number of …

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Health and medical news on FOX 8

WebGood news for Ohio turkey hunters. The latest recalls, medical breakthroughs and rare health conditions.

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Colorectal cancer rates rising among young adults

WebNearly a year ago, John Johnson of Westlake was the epitome of health, eating the right foods and staying active, completing the 2023 Cleveland marathon in less than …

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Ohio respiratory illness cases very high after Christmas: …

WebODH reports respiratory illness activity as very high in Ohio, just a few weeks after the holidays have wrapped. “There definitely seems to be an uptick in the sniffles, …

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Common chemicals linked to neurological diseases: Study

WebCLEVELAND (WJW) – A new study suggests common household chemicals pose a threat to brain health.. The study was led by a team of researchers from Case …

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Augmented Reality For Your Health

WebAugmented Reality For Your Health. Posted: Apr 24, 2024 / 09:41 AM EDT. Updated: Apr 24, 2024 / 09:41 AM EDT. Dr. Marc Gillinov from the Cleveland Clinic …

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New York City to require warning labels for

WebThe incoming rule isn’t a New York City mayor’s first foray into public health policy. Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg got artificial trans fat banned from chain …

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Selling weight-loss and muscle-building

WebALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — It’s now illegal to sell weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to minors in New York, under a first-in-the-nation law that went into effect …

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State Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes

WebAn investigation into the Kansas program, released Tuesday by the Health and Human Services inspector general, found that program was cost effective — yielding …

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Ohio flu activity

WebUpdated: Mar 5, 2024 / 09:55 AM EST. (WJW) – The latest data shows more people in Ohio are reporting to the doctor with flu-like symptoms than anywhere else in the country right …

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Signature Health in Maple Heights: Clinician injured

WebMAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio (WJW) — A worker at the Signature Health clinic along Southgate Park Boulevard was stabbed multiple times with a knife on Wednesday, …

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Venezuela broke its HPV vaccine promises, and

WebPUTUCUAL, Venezuela (AP) — Some of the 10 women and teenage girls who recently came to a medical clinic in eastern Venezuela for free contraceptives …

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Coronavirus in Ohio Monday update: Over 19,500 new cases, 2.4 …

WebCOLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Health has released the latest numbers related to the coronavirus pandemic in the state. Numbers as of …

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Hospitals must get written consent for pelvic exams, federal …

WebPosted: Apr 1, 2024 / 04:15 PM EDT. Updated: Apr 1, 2024 / 05:51 PM EDT. (AP) — Hospitals must obtain written informed consent from patients before subjecting them to …

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White lung pneumonia Ohio outbreak

WebThere have been 142 reported cases of pediatric pneumonia, which is way above average, according to the Warren County Health District. Symptoms include …

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Aetna ordered to pay $25.5 million for denying coverage to …

WebAn Oklahoma jury has awarded $25.5 million to the family of a cancer patient denied coverage by Aetna, with jurors saying that the insurer acted “recklessly” and that …

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Fox 8’s Natalie Herbick shares breast cancer update

WebPlease look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CLEVELAND (WJW) – After sharing her diagnosis of breast cancer in February, Fox 8 …

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