Respiratory virus activity across the United States has climbed to high levels, driven by increases in influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) weekly
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US respiratory virus activity reaches high levels as flu, RSV spread
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Anorexia Nervosa May Result in Long-Term Muscle Impairment
Anorexia nervosa (or AN) doesn’t just result in fat loss. It can also result in a 20-30% loss of skeletal muscle strength and size, which is critical to longevity and the ability to do basic activities like grocery shopping or picking up…
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Kansas City hit by a new ‘super flu’ variant causing a surge of cases | KCUR
If you’ve been sick with a nasty respiratory virus in the past few weeks, or know someone who is, you’re not alone. In the last week of 2025, Kansas City saw its fourth-highest weekly total influenza…
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Journal of Medical Internet Research
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Background
The prevalence of obesity has more than doubled since 1990, contributing to a rise in chronic diseases associated with higher body weight, including type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular diseases []. Consequently, the…
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Buncombe County Health and Human Service has confirmed three cases of measles in the County.
Measles Report
As of January 6, 2026, there have been 3 confirmed cases of measles in Buncombe County. Currently, there are no cases of measles in the City of Asheville. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Buncombe County Health and…
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Georgia Department of Public Health Launches New GA WIC Mobile App to Better Serve Families – District 4 Public Health
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has launched the GA WIC mobile app, a new tool designed to help families more easily access and manage their WIC benefits—anytime, anywhere.
The GA WIC app offers convenient, user-friendly features…
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UI researchers win funding to develop polymers that conduct electricity for future technology | Iowa Now
Two University of Iowa faculty members have been awarded funding from the National Science Foundation to develop new plastic polymers that could be used in electronic devices to remove toxins from contaminated environments.
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Largest Immune Cell Atlas of Multiple Myeloma Predicts Recurrence Risk – Inside Precision Medicine
- Largest Immune Cell Atlas of Multiple Myeloma Predicts Recurrence Risk Inside Precision Medicine
- Mount Sinai Researchers Help Create Largest Immune Cell Atlas of Bone Marrow in Multiple Myeloma Patients Mount Sinai
- BIDMC Researchers Help Define…
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The CDC Just Sidelined These Childhood Vaccines. Here’s What They Prevent : Shots
A bandage is seen on a child’s arm after she received a COVID vaccine on November 3, 2021 in Shoreline, Washington.
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DuPage Health Dept. Reports Increase In Respiratory Illnesses • Westmont, IL
Westmont, Illinois – Date Issued: January 9, 2026
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is urging residents to take precautions as respiratory illnesses are on the rise. According to the latest Respiratory Illness Surveillance report,…
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