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Commonly prescribed hypertension medications may be harmful in combination with ibuprofen. Anyone who is taking a diuretic and a renin-angiotensin system (RSA) inhibitor for hypertension (high blood pressure) should be cautious about also taking the painkiller ibuprofen, according to new research. Diuretics and RSA inhibitors are commonly prescribed together for people with hypertension and are available under various pharmaceutical brand names. Pain-relievers such as ibuprofen are available over-the-counter in most pharmacies and stores in popular brands including Advil and Motrin. Researchers at the University of Waterloo used computer-simulated drug trials to model the interactions of the three drugs and the impact on the kidney. They found that in people with certain m...

Shelley Hayden of Sonoma has a case of long COVID so serious that her “brain is broken,” she said. The 54-year-old marketing coach asked not to be interrupted in conversation so she wouldn’t lose her train of thought. Tyler Gustafson of Berkeley recovered from COVID-19 in 2020, then got hit last summer with what felt like a heart attack: deep, aching chest pain. His body tingled. His blood pressure soared. His left side grew numb, and his thinking slowed. Even his vision became distorted. Worst of all, the symptoms never let up, so the management consultant took medical leave. He was 30 years old. Mysteriously, Gustafson has begun to recover. But Hayden still battles frequent “crashes” that leave her mentally and physically exhausted for days or weeks at a time. ...

A person in England has been diagnosed with monkeypox, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. The patient had recently travelled from Nigeria, which is where they are believed to have contracted the infection, before travelling to the UK, the UKHSA said. The person is receiving care at the expert infectious disease unit at the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London. Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that does not spread easily between people but can be spread when someone is in close contact with an infected person.

Want to get rid of belly fat? You're not alone, because that's one of the most common fitness goals people have, especially among those who are moving towards their 60s. Unfortunately, shedding unwanted body fat is much harder work as you get older, and the normal effects of aging can be blamed: a lowered metabolism and the loss of lean muscle mass. These unwanted changes as you age are pretty darn frustrating. But don't fret, because we have the ultimate cardio workout that will help you speed up belly fat loss, so listen up. And next, check out The 6 Best Exercises for Strong and Toned Arms in 2022, Trainer Says. ShutterstockAfter 60, it's still very doable to shed unwanted pounds. Not only will you be happier with your appearance, but it will also...

The virus was detected at a commercial table egg layer operation that housed 1.36 million birds. WELD COUNTY, Colo. — The State Veterinarian has issued a quarantine order for poultry in parts of Weld County after a deadly bird disease was detected at a facility there. According to a report from the Colorado Department of Agriculture, the State Veterinarian's Office received a report of an unusually high number of chickens dying at a commercial egg laying operation in Weld County on April 28.  The detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), a type of bird flu, was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory the next day, t...

Chicago moved from "low" to "medium" risk for COVID-19 transmission on Friday, so when could health officials reinstate restrictions like the mask mandate? The Chicago Department of Public Health is now "strongly recommending" that people wear a mask in public, indoor spaces due to the increase in cases, but this doesn't mean a face covering requirement is in place. On Friday, CDPH Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said a citywide mandate is not in place and will not be reinstated unless Chicago moves from medium to high risk level. She reminded, however, that people can spread COVID two days before developing symptoms, so masking is a strong form of protection at this time. “With the way the current COVID variants are behaving, those are measures we would cons...

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The Hawaii Department of Health today issued a special edition COVID-19 cluster report regarding an outbreak of both the coronavirus and Type A influenza connected to a high school prom on Oahu. DOH had ceased issuing the biweekly cluster reports in early January, but will issue one if special circumstances warrant it. “With case counts on the rise, the state has noticed an uptick of clusters associated with large school events,” said DOH in the cluster report. Health officials said in April, the high school contacted DOH for assistance when 37 students who attended the prom reported being sick with common respiratory symptoms. More than 300 individuals, including students and chaperones, attended the prom. DOH was able to confirm that six tested po...

Two Michigan children had suspected cases of a rare, severe form of hepatitis that's now believed to have sickened at least 109 kids in the U.S. and may be linked to adenovirus infection.  Both Michigan children were younger than 5. One was from Oakland County and the other from the city of Detroit, said Lynn Sutfin, a spokesperson for the state health department. One child was sickened in October, Sutfin said; she couldn't provide details about the timing of the second suspected Michigan case.   More:Free, reduced-cost school meals to continue for eligible Michigan families More:For kids with autism, getting the COVID-19 vaccine isn't as simple as a shot in the arm The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating both cases as part of a national look at this mysteriou...

Michigan agriculture and wildlife experts said Friday highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in at least nine Michigan counties in the past two months, most recently in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock from Oakland County. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory said while cooler temperatures and damp conditions continue, the risk for disease remains high and bird owners should take steps to protect their flocks. HPAI is viewed as a highly contagious virus that can be spread in various ways from flock to flock, including by wild birds, through contact with infected poultry, equipment, and on the clothing and shoes of caretakers. To protect other flocks in Michigan, the Oaklan...