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Just 2 Omicron subvariants make up 44% of all US COVID cases
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Just 2 Omicron subvariants make up 44% of all US COVID cases

Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ1.1 were responsible for roughly 44.2% of COVID-19 cases in the United States during the week of Nov. 6–12, 2022, according to public health officials.
Ukraine’s power outages caused by Russian air strikes pose new challenge for critically ill
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Ukraine’s power outages caused by Russian air strikes pose new challenge for critically ill

Air strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure from Russia have caused long-lasting power cuts. The outages are threatening hospital treatments and running water.
Tobacco usage among teenagers down from 6 to 3 million since 2019
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Tobacco usage among teenagers down from 6 to 3 million since 2019

Tobacco usage has decreased among middle and high school students over the last three years. However, health officials say the current rates are still concerning.
Nigerians are getting health insurance by trading waste material
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Nigerians are getting health insurance by trading waste material

Many Nigerians often find it difficult to see a doctor because they don’t have enough money. Therefore, some are finding creative ways to get health insurance.
Army base to be investigated after stationed soldiers develop terminal blood cancer
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Army base to be investigated after stationed soldiers develop terminal blood cancer

The CDC is conducting a health study on a California army base after toxic chemicals were found in drinking water. Veterans who were once stationed there developed cancer years later.
COVID-19 reinfection could be more deadly than first case, regardless of vaccination status, study says
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COVID-19 reinfection could be more deadly than first case, regardless of vaccination status, study says

The COVID-19 reinfection could be more deadly than the first case regardless of vaccination status. Reinfected patients could have more than double the risk of death, a new study says.
CDC warns dental patients of rare bacterial infections via waterlines
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CDC warns dental patients of rare bacterial infections via waterlines

Dental patients can be at risk of contracting nontuberculous mycobacteria or other infections from dental waterlines that have a high amount of bacteria in their water supple, the CDC warns.
Non-stick pans could release millions of microplastic particles in possible 'health concern,' study says
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Non-stick pans could release millions of microplastic particles in possible 'health concern,' study says

A new study from researchers in Australia found that just a single small crack on the surface of a Teflon-coated pan could release about 9,100 plastic particles.
Alcohol death rate in US is rising, government reports say
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Alcohol death rate in US is rising, government reports say

According to new data from the CDC, deaths that can be directly attributed to alcohol rose nearly 30% in the U.S. during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pfizer and BioNTech start early study of combination vaccine to protect against COVID-19 and influenza
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Pfizer and BioNTech start early study of combination vaccine to protect against COVID-19 and influenza

Pfizer and BioNTech are working to study a combination vaccine capable of protecting individuals against COVID-19 and influenza.
Orange County, CA, declares state of emergency over surge in viruses
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Orange County, CA, declares state of emergency over surge in viruses

Orange County, Calif., has declared a state of emergency as several viruses see massive levels of community spread, according to local health officials.
A stressful marriage may harm your heart health, study finds
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A stressful marriage may harm your heart health, study finds

A new study of more than 1,500 adults in 30 states suggests there is a link between marital stress and a poorer recovery after a heart attack.
WHO declares monkeypox still a global health emergency
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WHO declares monkeypox still a global health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has elected to maintain monkeypox's status as a "public health emergency of international concern."
CDC Director tests positive for COVID-19 in rebound case
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CDC Director tests positive for COVID-19 in rebound case

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the Director of the CDC, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday in an apparent rebound case after taking a course of Paxlovid.
Cats at college? 'Highly emotional' students may benefit from felines on campus: study
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Cats at college? 'Highly emotional' students may benefit from felines on campus: study

A new study in the journal Anthrozoös suggests "highly emotional" students and staff on college campuses might benefit from petting cats as part of animal-assisted interventions at college.
Breast cancer patients who respond well to pre-surgical treatment may be able to skip surgery: study
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Breast cancer patients who respond well to pre-surgical treatment may be able to skip surgery: study

New research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center indicates that some patients diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer may be able to skip surgery and receive radiation.
Child deaths from acute kidney injury rises to 133 in Indonesia
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Child deaths from acute kidney injury rises to 133 in Indonesia

Child deaths caused by acute kidney injury is on the rise in Indonesia. Most of the patients infected are under the age of five, Indonesia's health minister said.
Tuberculosis deaths rose during COVID pandemic, reversing years of decline
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Tuberculosis deaths rose during COVID pandemic, reversing years of decline

Global deaths caused by tuberculosis have increased during COVID-19, according to the WHO. While 2019 experienced 1.4 million related deaths, 2021 saw 1.6 million.
Potentially deadly fungal infections climb during COVID pandemic, WHO says
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Potentially deadly fungal infections climb during COVID pandemic, WHO says

Alongside its report of priority fungal pathogens, the World Health Organization said invasive fungal infections had "increased significantly" among patients.
Ugandan officials report 11 new cases of Ebola in the capitol since Friday
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Ugandan officials report 11 new cases of Ebola in the capitol since Friday

Officials in Uganda have reported a worrisome number of new Ebola cases in the country's capitol since Friday. Seventy-five total cases have been confirmed since Sept. 20.