Health officials in the U.K. have confirmed the country’s first human case of a new swine flu variant typically found in pigs.
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WHO names BA.2.86 variant of interest as it triples in spread
COVID-19 omicron strain BA.2.86 is now a variant of interest after nearly tripling in prevalence.
Back Pain? Bum Knee? Be Prepared to Wait for a Physical Therapist
Physical therapists left the field en masse during the covid-19 pandemic, even as demand from aging baby boomers skyrocketed. While universities try to boost their training programs to increase the number of graduates, patients seeking relief from often debilitating pain are left to wait.
She Once Advised the President on Aging Issues. Now, She’s Battling Serious Disability and Depression.
Coping with disability — and the cost of coping with disability — is an enormously important issue for older adults. Nora Super, an expert on aging, shares her personal story.
‘Everybody in This Community Has a Gun’: How Oakland Lost Its Grip on Gun Violence
A few years ago, Oakland won national acclaim for slashing gun-related crimes. Then the covid-19 pandemic tore through poor neighborhoods, and the murder of George Floyd fueled distrust in police. With guns readily available, violent crime has once again skyrocketed, leaving the community struggling to contain it.
Virus season in full swing: 2 hospital trends to know
Respiratory virus season is in full swing across the U.S., with flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus metrics all on the rise.
Alzheimer's is 'a woman's health issue,' Cleveland Clinic says
Women may be more prone to developing Alzheimer’s disease because of differences in immune function, cellular metabolism and communication between brain cells, according to Cleveland Clinic researchers.
Flu hospitalizations climb for 3rd week in a row: 7 notes
For the third straight week, flu hospitalizations have climbed in the U.S., according to new CDC data.
WHO probes respiratory illness surge in China: 4 notes
The World Health Organization is monitoring a surge of respiratory illnesses among children in China, which health officials in the country say is due to known pathogens and not “any unusual or novel pathogens.”
Health Care Is Front and Center as DeSantis and Newsom Go Mano a Mano
Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom will square off in a first-of-its-kind debate on Nov. 30. KFF Health News compared the political rivals’ health care positions, showing how their policies have helped — or hindered — the health of their states’ residents.
