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#greater-risk

Dianne Feinstein, a Democratic senator from California, returned to the Capitol last week after spending more than two months recovering from shingles.The disease, often characterized by a painful rash, is triggered by the same virus that causes chickenpox, which stays in people's bodies for life and, years later, can become reactivated.

One person in the UK has died in a listeria outbreak and consumers have been warned to avoid Baronet semi-soft cheeses that have been recalled because they are contaminated with the bacteria.The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued the warning on Friday after exceptionally high levels of listeria were found in some of the cheeses.

Lauren Miller at her home in Dallas, in January 2023.When she was 15 weeks pregnant, she traveled to Colorado to have a "selective reduction" abortion, after one of her twins was diagnosed with a fatal condition.Nitashia Johnson for NPR Lauren Miller sensed right away that her second pregnancy was different than her first.

Messages declaring I would happily rape you and jokes about domestic violence are among the alarming cases of sexism, racism and misogyny that expose the shocking state of the Metropolitan Police.The examples were uncovered in the Casey report which called for a complete overhaul of the force and a new approach to restore public trust and confidence.

Simple tricks to pull stronger and more safely.To be blunt, deadlifting is awesome.Once you get hooked, you are hooked for life.It is arguably the best test of full-body strength, and the deadlift will never lie to you.You can either grip it and rip it from the floor... or not.Getting better and stronger at the deadlift is a lifelong pursuit for many lifters who dive down the rabbit hole trying to lift more weight.

The World Bank said on Tuesday that the global economy remained in a precarious state and warned of sluggish growth this year and next as rising interest rates slow consumer spending and business investment, and threaten the stability of the financial system.The bank's tepid forecasts in its latest Global Economic Prospects report highlight the predicament that global policymakers face as they try to corral stubborn inflation by raising interest rates while grappling with the aftermath of the pandemic and continuing supply chain disruptions stemming from the war in Ukraine.

It sucks when your kid gets hurt, but it can be particularly devastating when it's your fault.And unintentionally injuring your children while playing with them is a fairly common occurrence.One of the reasons parents seem to bump their kids' heads into walls so often is that moms and dads assume their children are safest with them, and so tend to take fewer precautions during play, says Alison Tothy, M.D., an emergency room doctor and professor of pediatrics at the University of Chicago.

Baby bouncers and newborn baby swings are free-standing, elevated seats that let an infant sit at a semi-reclined angle.They're basically baby pedestals that make it easier for adults and siblings to interact with the baby.They can have a calming effect too, soothing a fussy baby, or even putting them to sleep.

Women and patients on a higher number of medicines are at greater risk of having an adverse drug reaction, a new study of older people has suggested.One in four experienced at least one adverse drug reaction (ADR) over the six-year period looked at by researchers in Cork.Patients prescribed 10 or more medicines had a threefold increased risk of experiencing a reaction, scientists said.

WASHINGTON A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and for the first time has shown that ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch those aircraft are also getting sick.The data had long been sought by retired military aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.

WASHINGTON A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and for the first time has shown that ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch those aircraft are also getting sick.The data had long been sought by retired military aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.

A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and the ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch their aircraft.he data had long been sought by retired military aviators who have raised alarms for years about the number of air and ground crew members they knew who had cancer.

UK scientists have launched a proton beam therapy trial to assess whether the precision treatment can help breast cancer patients.Researchers want to examine whether certain patients would benefit from the treatment over traditional radiotherapy.A small number of breast cancer patients are at greater risk of long-term heart problems after having traditional radiotherapy.

Stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, bloating these are symptoms frequently reported by people with long Covid.Now, a large new study reports that Covid patients were significantly more likely to experience gastrointestinal problems a year after infection than people who were not infected.

Diama Ndiaye's tummy no longer hurts.Gone, too, are the constant hospitalizations that took her away from school for weeks and those terrible bouts of pain that could only be mitigated with a cocktail of medication.She is cured of the sickle cell disease with which she was born, a serious hereditary blood disease that can cause severe pain, mobility problems and a high risk of infections.

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The rate of Covid-19 hospital admissions in England has climbed to its highest level since the start of the year, in fresh evidence the virus is once again becoming more prevalent.

Man taken to hospital after restaurant fire in Croydon (Image: LFB) A man has been taken to hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation following a restaurant fire in Croydon.Firefighters were called to a restaurant fire on South End yesterday (February 28) at 9.14pm.Part of the extraction system in the kitchen was damaged and a two-storey outbuilding was damaged by the fire.

Ice and a centimetre of snow were predicted in northeast England on Thursday night, with temperatures dropping to as low as minus 3C in some towns and even lower in rural areas.As freezing temperatures continue to grip the UK, travellers and anyone whose health is vulnerable were warned of disruption from snow showers and ice.

According to reporting by Le Parisien, France's public health body (the DGS) sent a message out to health professionals on Thursday night informing them that they had launched the campaign for children under the age of five in certain risk categories to be vaccinated against the virus.The French medical regulator (HAS) had previously recommended that certain groups of children in certain high-risk groups such as those with serious illnesses or those living with an immunocompromised parent be vaccinated from the age of six months.

Stress, poor diet, and underlying medical conditions are all known causes of hair loss, but a recent study has suggested energy drinks are too.A group of Chinese scientists have claimed men who chug cans of energy drinks, fizzy drinks, sports drinks, and even sweetened tea and coffee are at greater risk of suffering from hair loss.

Doctors should be on the lookout for a particular kind of invasive strep infection in children that can result in so-called "flesh-eating" disease and organ failure, according to health officials.Shortly before Christmas, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an advisory on the recent increase in pediatric invasive Group A streptococcal infections, otherwise known as iGAS.

AUSTIN, Texas  Austin health officials on Tuesday confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Travis County this year.Officials noted  the individual who tested positive was not a traveler, so it can be assumed  the virus was contracted locally.Meanwhile, routine testing performed by Austin Public Health found the first West Nile-positive mosquito pool back in July.

At midseason, the SSS staff Our expanded report card will take us through everyone who saw time in uniform for the White Sox, plus some front-office types.Most of our writers will take on a couple of players, with final grades and short writeups, running through the end of November.Enjoy! graded the 46-46 White Sox, from the head of the class Dylan Cease down to Dallas Keuchel.