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Where are ticks found? Maps show where the disease-carrying insects live
USA Today· 10 hours agoTick season is ramping up, and experts say people should take precautions before venturing outside. Of the 700 species of ticks in the world, the U.S. is home to nearly 50 species, according ...
Virus levels continue downward trend across Illinois
The Danville Commercial-News· 2 days agoWith the respiratory virus season continuing to wind down, Illinois’ overall respiratory virus level is now Minimal and all counties in the state are at Low level for COVID-19 hospitalizations ...
Mammograms should start at age 40, new guidelines recommend
KPBS San Diego· 5 days agoBreast cancer is very treatable when caught early, and mammograms, which are X-ray images of...
Julie Gerberding
GBH News· 3 days agoJulie Gerberding is a physician and an expert in infectious diseases. As director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), she also holds...
This Texas veterinarian helped crack the mystery of bird flu in cows
CBS News· 24 hours agoWithin days, the Amarillo veterinarian was hearing about sick cows with unusual symptoms: high...
Viral post mistakes aluminum guidelines on IV feeding for vaccine limit | Fact check
USA Today· 5 days agoAn April 20 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shares the story of an infant in Maine who...
We need to level the playing field for kids who have experienced traumatic brain injury
The Journal News· 1 day agoNot all children are receiving the same level or form of care following a pediatric traumatic brain injury. As per the CDC, traumatic brain injury is known as the leading ...
Physical activity offers a litany of health benefits, but finding the motivation to exercise can be...
PhillyVoice.com· 3 days agoDespite countless attempts to find their way to regular physical activity, Americans still struggle...
Breast cancer screening should start at 40, new guidelines say
KWQC-TV 6 Davenport· 4 days agoThe U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released new recommendations on Tuesday advising women to...
Pennsylvania women are having babies later
Axios· 6 days agoMore Pennsylvania women are having babies in their 30s and 40s than 25 years ago, per provisional CDC data. By the numbers: Today in the Keystone State, the average age of ...
