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Five hospitalized, three dead in Washington listeria outbreak

  • July 24, 2023
  • 2 min read

Health officials in Western Washington are investigating a lethal outbreak of listeria, a pathogen often transmitted by eating contaminated food.Five patients have been hospitalized for listeriosis so far—all individuals in their 60s and 70s with already-weakened immune systems, according to a news release from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Three of the five individuals have died.Listeriosis is a deadly disease caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most people become infected by eating food contaminated with the Listeria.Infected people usually start reporting symptoms—such as fever, diarrhea, muscle aches, loss of balance,…

Good news! Ree Drummond Opened Up About Her Weight Loss Journey: See Photos and Diet Secrets

  • July 2, 2023
  • 4 min read

Since she first launched her career on Food Network in 2011, Ree Drummond has undergone a noticeable weight loss transformation. News for Ree Drummond fans: The Pioneer Woman star has opened up about her health journey as well as some of her fitness tips and tricks over the years. [-->In June 2021, Ree revealed that she lost 43 pounds by making changes to her eating habits and exercise routine. [-->“I definitely needed to lose weight for my own preference based on where I thought I should be, but it’s more about how I feel after a few months of regular…

Deion Sanders health update: Colorado football coach reportedly needs emergency surgery to address blood clots

  • June 22, 2023
  • 2 min read

NFL legend and Colorado football coach Deion Sanders reportedly will undergo emergency surgery to address a blood clot in his groin. The news comes from former NFL cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones, appearing on a Thursday episode of "The Pat McAfee Show." Jones is claimed to have spoken to Sanders Thursday morning in regard to the procedure, adding he will undergo surgery at 6 am Friday. This is not the first time Sanders has experienced issues with clots. He revealed in March 2022 that he needed to have his big toe and second toe amputated in 2021 due to three life-threatening…

West Nile virus is confirmed in Stanislaus County. How to prevent catching the disease

  • June 16, 2023
  • 2 min read

Health officials are stressing measures to prevent mosquito bites after the West Nile virus was detected in Stanislaus County.On Friday, mosquito abatement districts confirmed the endemic virus in a mosquito sample. So far, the virus capable of causing a serious neurological disease has been detected in nine counties of California this year. As of June 12, no cases of human infection have been reported.The heavy storms in the past winter and standing water have promoted mosquito activity this spring in the Northern San Joaquin Valley. A single mosquito bite may transmit the West Nile virus to a person. Horses are…

Management Options for Knee Osteoarthritis

  • May 26, 2023
  • 1 min read

May 25, 2023 · 2:22 AM Photo credit: Steven Paul Parker II Dr. Howard J. Luks is an orthopedist who published a reasonable and fairly comprehensive article on knee osteoarthritis management. Thankfully, knee replacement surgery is the last resort for this surgeon. He discusses exercise, tai chi, diet, yoga, knee injections, NSAIDs, ice, heat, etc. Osteoarthritis of the knee is a prevalent health issue. Despite a diagnosis of arthritis of the knee, the majority of you can live an active, happy life. But you've heard awful phrases used to describe your Xrays– phrases like Bone on Bone, bone spurs, degeneration,…