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Lassa Fever

Lassa Fever

What is the history of Lassa fever? Lassa fever was first described in the 1950s, and the viral particle was identified in 1969 from three missionary nurses who died in Lassa, Nigeria, after caring for an infected obstetrical patient. Lassa fever is one of the hemorrhagic fever viruses, occurring in West Africa sub-regions in similar […]

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Family Therapy Best for Youth at Risk for Bipolar Disorder

Family Therapy Best for Youth at Risk for Bipolar Disorder

Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Jan. 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Therapy for the entire family might help kids and teens vulnerable to bipolar disorder stay healthy longer, new research suggests. Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, the University of Colorado and Stanford University studied 127 young people from ages 9 to 17. […]

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‘Kangaroo Care’ Reduces Infant Deaths

‘Kangaroo Care’ Reduces Infant Deaths

Latest Healthy Kids News TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Low birth weight babies stand a better chance of surviving when their mothers hold them close throughout the day, a new study finds. This technique is called kangaroo care because it mimics how kangaroos shield their babies in their pouch. In women, it involves […]

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Many Gun Owners Leave Weapons Unlocked at Home

Many Gun Owners Leave Weapons Unlocked at Home

Latest Prevention & Wellness News TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Four in 10 gun owners have at least one gun at home that isn’t locked up, even if there are children in the home, a new survey suggests. To come to that conclusion, researchers questioned nearly 3,000 people while they waited for a […]

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Health Tip: Dealing With Flea Infestation

Latest Prevention & Wellness News (HealthDay News) — Fleas feed on the blood of people and your furry friends, says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Flea infestation can be difficult to quash, so prevention is key, the agency says. To prevent, reduce or eliminate flea infestation, the EPA suggests: Check carpets, cushioned furniture and cracks […]

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Grief: Loss of a Loved One

Grief: Loss of a Loved One

Adams, K. Managing grief through journal writing. Center for Journal Therapy. 2006. Barry, L. C., Kasl, S. V., Prigerson, H. G. The role of perceived circumstances of death and preparedness for death. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 10: 447-457, August 2002. Center for Suicide Prevention. Grief after suicide: notes from the literature on qualitative differences […]

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First U.S. Patient With China Coronavirus Is Diagnosed in Washington State

First U.S. Patient With China Coronavirus Is Diagnosed in Washington State

Latest Infectious Disease News By E.J. Mundell and Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporters TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The first U.S. case of a new coronavirus illness that originated in central China has been identified in a patient in Washington State, federal health officials announced on Tuesday. In a news briefing, officials said that the […]