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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients missing influenza and pneumonia vaccinations face a higher risk of infection, according to research. The researchers looked at data from over 15,000 patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis who were treated with some types of immunosuppressive medications. At least one in five patients were not vaccinated for influenza, and one in two ...click here to read more

Norovirus 2016 update: Stomach flu hits cruise ships yet again, with outbreaks seen in Portland port and historic U.S.-Cuba cruise. Nearly 260 passengers and crew members on board of a cruise ship the Balmoral – which was the first to board in Portland for the season – have become sick with norovirus. About 76 cruise ...click here to read more

Diabetes patients with influenza (flu) face very serious health risks like ketoacidosis, pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infection, ear infections, and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that even when diabetes is well managed complications can still arise from influenza. Furthermore, having the flu can worsen diabetes outcomes. This is ...click here to read more

Norovirus (stomach flu) has affected students at Carleton College in Minnesota. At least 22 students have been affected thus far, and it is suspected that the illness originated from the Hogan Brothers’ Acoustic Cafe in Northfield, Minnesota, a popular restaurant that serves custom-made sandwiches. The restaurant is temporarily closed for sanitation purposes and to investigate ...click here to read more

Norovirus 2016 update: Stomach flu affects the residents of Wilsonville, Oregon, hits a restaurant in Red Wing, Minnesota, and a new study explains that the cost of treating norovirus exceeds $64 billion. Many seniors have fallen ill as a result of norovirus in Wilsonville, Oregon. The outbreak occurred at an independent living residence where 73 ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis onset may be detected through changes in the interstitial fluid flow in cartilage, leading to inflammation. Osteoarthritis is a debilitating disease with no cure that can affect anyone at any age, but is common among older age groups. The osteoarthritis diagnosis generally occurs after irreversible symptoms such as joint pain or stiffness kick in. ...click here to read more

Norovirus 2016 outbreak update: Suspected stomach flu cases rise in Marshfield, central Wisconsin. Over 270 people attending an event in Marshfield, central Wisconsin have been potentially exposed to the norovirus. The Wood County Health Department is investigating the 16 cases of post-event illness and trying to uncover whether norovirus is the culprit. Those who have ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) risk is influenced by low testosterone levels in men. Low testosterone levels are seen in both men and women with rheumatoid arthritis, revealing that sex hormones may play a role in the disease. Unfortunately, it is unclear if low testosterone levels are to blame for the onset of rheumatoid arthritis or if ...click here to read more

Norovirus and flu (influenza) are often mistaken for one another, but they are two very different illnesses. What could be fueling the confusion is that norovirus is often referred to as the stomach flu – but, in fact, there is no such thing as stomach flu. You see, the flu is a condition that affects ...click here to read more

Norovirus outbreak 2016 updates: stomach flu hits the University of Rochester and the University of Minnesota, while researchers found cold plasma treatment may help reduce the risk of norovirus (stomach flu). Nearly 60 students from the University of Rochester have been stricken with norovirus (stomach flu). Students have been experiencing vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea, and ...click here to read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that the 2015-2016 flu season is coming to its end and has been a generally mild one overall. We previously reported that the current season saw fewer flu cases and flu-related deaths, and now the CDC reports it is slowly drawing to a close. Unlike ...click here to read more

Influenza 2016 is still on the rise in Maine, but cases have been winding down in San Diego. It may be hard to grasp that influenza is still striking in April, but with the slow start to the flu season we have yet to hit the peak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...click here to read more

Norovirus 2016 outbreak update: Stomach flue affects Oregon State University and Brockton homeless shelter. Oregon State University and Benton County health officials are working together on a recent norovirus outbreak, which affected the school. The outbreak began on March 30, 2016 and has grown to affect nearly 60 students. Majority of those affected by norovirus ...click here to read more

A new study has uncovered that pregnant women who receive the flu shot can cut their risk of stillbirth. Australian researchers examined nearly 58,000 births during the 2012-2013 flu season. Over 5,000 of the women subjects received the flu shot. The researchers found that pregnant women who received the flu shot had a 51 percent ...click here to read more