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ATLANTA — A potentially deadly new virus is circulating among ticks in Georgia, according to scientists at Emory University. The Heartland virus was first identified in Missouri in 2009 and made two people severely ill. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] A new study published Wednesday in the academic journal Emerging Infectious Diseases found the virus circulating among Georgia’s most common tick, known as the lone star tick. More than 50 cases of the virus have been identified in 11 states in the Midwest and Southeast since 2019. TRENDING STORIES: According to the study, most cases of the virus were found in people who had pre-existing conditions, and their illnesses were “predominately severe or fatal.” The symptoms of Heartland virus are fever, weakness, head...

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Could LITHIUM stop dementia? Study reveals chemical prescribed to bipolar patients could cut risk of the memory-robbing disorder Mental health patients given lithium were less likely to get dementia, medics say Only 10% of patients on lithium got dementia, compared to 11% of other patients While the study is small it provides evidence for more and larger experiments Dementia charities welcomed the study and urged scientists to keep working Study was based on the health records 30,000 British mental health patients  By John Ely Senior Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 14:00 EDT, 17 March 2022 | Updated: 14:09 EDT, 17 March 2022 <!-- <!-- <!-- <!-- <!-- (function (src, d, tag){ var s = d.createElement(tag), prev = ...

A woman who turned to doctors for help after spending years struggling to lose weight was left horrified to learn that she had a 20lb tumor filled with hair and teeth growing around her ovary.    Jaimi Conwell, 28, a nurse from Texas, struggled with her weight for years, explaining that she was unable to slim down no matter how hard she tried, despite putting herself on a range of strict diets - including calorie cutting and keto - as well as exercising twice a day.  To make matters worse, Jaimi began rapidly gaining even more weight two years ago, which was coupled with a host of worrying new symptoms, including nausea.  Concerned, she decided to seek advice from doctors, who eventually revealed the bizarre cause of her condition: an enormous 20lb ovarian tumor that had completely engulf...

Caiden Bishop swabs her nose for a COVID-19 test at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 31. While COVID-19 cases have dropped in Utah in March, other respiratory illnesses are now making people sick. (Scott G Winterton, Deseret News) Estimated read time: 2-3 minutes SALT LAKE CITY – While COVID-19 cases have dropped in Utah this month, other respiratory illnesses are now making people sick. That could cause confusion for some people because doctors with Intermountain Healthcare expected the sniffing and sneezing to continue for a few weeks. A year ago, COVID-19 dominated respiratory illness in our communities, and the health precaut...

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Some strains of yeast in the human gut can produce toxins that could contribute to irritable bowel disease (IBD), according to new research. These "high-damaging" Candida albicans yeast strains aren't usually a problem when they are kept in balance, but in the guts of those with IBD, the fungi appear to proliferate, triggering inflammation.   The research was focused on a form of IBD known as ulcerative colitis (UC), which is marked by inflammation and frequently ulceration of the lining in the large intestine. In this part of the gut, fungi are also highly abundant and rich in diversity. When scientists compared the colons of 40 UC patients against 38 controls who didn't have IBD, they found C. albicans strains were over-represented in the guts of those with UC. The more severe the ...

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In a study of older adults, longer, more frequent daytime napping in a specific year predicted worse cognitive performance in the following year, and vice versa. Daytime napping is common among older adults. The longitudinal relationship between daytime napping and cognitive aging, however, is unknown. A new cohort study by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found a bidirectional link between the two: excessive daytime napping predicted an increased future risk of Alzheimer’s dementia, and a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s dementia sped up the increase in daytime napping during aging. The team’s results are published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. “Daytime sleep behaviors of older adults are oftentimes ignored, and a consensus ...

The single most effective set of muscles you can work to extend your life is in your hands. Why it matters: This shocked us, too. But many health and fitness experts argue that since falling is the leading cause of injury-related death once we cross 65 years old, we should start strengthening our hands now. Stunning stat: The threat is getting worse, Death by falling increased 30% from 2009 to 2018, according to CDC data. Stronger hands grip tighter to prevent falls — and brace stronger when you tumble. Grip strength is especially important for those older adults who use canes, walkers or handrails or need assistance getting out of chairs, says David Bellar, a kinesiologist at UNC Charlotte. It's not just bracing yourself. Scientists have linked stronger hands to healthier hearts. On...