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CDC says flu activity probably has not peaked amid record-breaking season - CNN

After a record week of flu activity in the US, hospitalizations and deaths continue to grow.

New Jersey Department of Health confirms first pediatric flu death of the 2025-2026 season - 6abc Philadelphia

The child, from North Jersey, was under five years old and had no known health issues.

Exercise can be nearly as effective as therapy for depression - Hacker News

A family visiting Washington over the holidays exposed others to measles at these locations - king5.com

A South Carolina family visiting western Washington visited a number of locations, including restaurants, a trampoline park, the Mukilteo ferry and the airport.

Beloved Mount Paran teacher dies from flu complications - WSB-TV

Babies are watching a lot of YouTube, and this expert is concerned - The Washington Post

Screen exposure for children under age 2 has surged. What does that mean?

Fighting Food Poisoning With A Patch - Hackaday

Food poisoning is never a fun experience. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you’ll bite into something bad and realize soon enough to spit it out. Other times, you’ll only realize your …

Woman Visits the Galápagos and All She Got Was This Exotic Eye Parasite - Gizmodo

These flatworms are known to infect mammals like sea lions, but documented human cases are incredibly rare.

Dear Doctor: What type of foods, drinks slow down your body’s absorption of sugar? - OregonLive.com

Your body can't tell the difference in a molecule of fructose or sucrose.

Dangerous, 'drug-resistant' superbug raises concern across Texas - MySA

A dangerous superbug, known as Candida auris, is rising in Texas and nationally, becoming a growing concern for health officials.

Eleven-month-old baby dies of measles in Jerusalem - The Jerusalem Post

The Health Ministry reiterated that children should receive two MMR doses, at age one and again at age six. In outbreak zones, the second dose has been moved to 18 months.

Huge Study Links 99% of Heart Attacks And Strokes With 4 Risk Factors - ScienceAlert

Heart attacks and strokes rarely occur without warning.

US builds case to retain measles elimination status as infections mount - CNN

U.S. officials are building a case that ongoing measles outbreaks in South Carolina and other states are unrelated to last year’s major outbreak in Texas, as it tries to retain its status of having eliminated the disease after recording the highest number of …

The Most Common Winter Viruses Doctors Are Seeing Right Now - HuffPost

Seasonal fevers, runny noses and coughs are caused by a number of illnesses.

De novo and inherited dominant variants in U4 and U6 snRNA genes cause retinitis pigmentosa - Nature

De novo and inherited dominant variants in genes encoding U4 and U6 small nuclear RNAs are identified in individuals with retinitis pigmentosa. The variants cluster at nucleotide positions distinct from those implicated in neurodevelopmental disorders.

WA flu cases are on the rise, many of them kids, as CDC changes vaccine recommendations - The Seattle Times

Flu activity is high, and proving particularly severe for older adults and children. Meanwhile, the federal government is dropping some vaccine recommendations.

Parkview implements visitor restrictions amid rise in respiratory illnesses - WANE 15

The seasonal peak for RSV typically is December to mid-February.

Why you should put down your phone and daydream instead - The Washington Post

Most people look at their phones when they have free time. But studies suggest there are serious benefits to letting your mind wander.

Colon cancer rates are spiking among young people. Here’s why, and how to lower your risk - The Seattle Times

Experts point to a combination of environmental factors and lifestyle factors, such as diets high in red meat and ultra-processed foods and a lack of regular exercise.

7 Best Proteins to Eat If You’re Taking a GLP-1 Medication, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

Dietitians share top protein foods for GLP-1 users to support muscle, energy and healthy, sustainable weight loss.