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Eating disorders affect at least 9% of the world population, which includes around 30 million Americans. More than 10,000 people die from eating disorders every year, and that's just in the United States. And the pandemic has led to an increase in the number and severity of cases, according to a January study published in the journal The Lancet Psychiatry. Those closest to someone with an eating disorder play "a huge role in just paying attention and identifying potential risk factors or signs," said Alvin Tran, assistant professor of public health at the University of New Haven in Connecticut. Tran does research on eating disorders and body image. One of the easiest things to do is ask how to help, said Joann Hendelman, clinical director of the National Alliance for Eating Disorders...

The NHS explained: "Once diagnosed, bladder cancer can be classified by how far it has spread." If the cancer is contained within the lining of the bladder, it's known as early bladder cancer. However, if the cancerous cells spread beyond the lining of the bladder, the cancer could be harder to treat. In cases of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, where the cancer is contained inside of the bladder, it is "usually possible" to remove the cancerous cells while leaving the rest of the bladder intact.

Close to 70% of long COVID-19 patients suffer from two specific symptoms a month after infection, according to a new study. Details: Researchers at the University of Cambridge recently found that about seven out of every 10 COVID-19 patients struggle with neurological issues in the months after infections. These patients often struggle to perform on cognitive exams. About 75% of the patients said they can’t work because of their symptoms, too. Symptoms: Most of these long COVID-19 patients suffer from two specific COVID-19 symptoms: Memory Concentration problems What they’re saying: “Long COVID has received very little attention politically or medically. It urgently needs to be taken more seriously, and cognitive issues are an importa...

Next time you cook up a storm or scan an ingredient list, steer clear of these bad-for-you oils.  “Chronic, low-grade inflammation is the root cause of many diseases common to Western society. This inflammation is the result of, in part, an imbalance in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids,” said Trista K. Best, registered dietitian, Balance One Supplements. “Both are essential fatty acids, but omega-6 is highly inflammatory when it outnumbers omega-3’s and it is consumed in large amounts in the standard American diet.” When you can, reach for nutrient-dense olive oil, which research shows can cut the risk of disease, and even help you live longer. In fact, olive oil is one of the health...

Cases of the BA.2 omicron subvariant, known as "stealth omicron," first detected in Michigan in mid-January, are starting to add up in Metro Detroit and Washtenaw County. Ninety-nine cases have been detected in 21 Michigan counties and the city of Detroit, state health officials said on Saturday. MORE: Michigan communities where 'stealth omicron' cases have been detected Wayne County leads the state with 19 cases, followed by Oakland and Washtenaw counties with 15 cases each, and Macomb County with 13.  Other counties with one or more cases are Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Houghton, Ingham, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lapeer, Leelanau, Livingston, Marquette, Midland, Monroe, Oceana, Ottawa, Saginaw and St Clair. MORE: What we learned 2 years into COVID-19 pandemic, and the battles that continue Lynn Sut...

LEADER, KCCI 8 AT 9 ON METV"> BIRD FLU CASES HERE IN IOWA ARE ON THE RISE -- THE STATE ALREADY HAS REPORTED NEARLY ONE MILLION BIRDS INFECTED -- OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS. KCCI'S KAYLA JAMES SHOWS US JUST WHAT KIND OF IMPT AC THIS COULD HAVE ON US AND OUR GROCERY SHOPPING LIS. TS THE NEWEST CASES CE OM FROM BUENA VISTA COUNTY - - MAKING IT THE SECOND OUTBREAK THERE OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS. WE'RE STILL WAITING ON AN EXACT NUMBER OF BIRDS IMPAEDCT -- BUT THAT VY ERWELL COULD PUSH US TOWARDS ONE MILLION. SO WHAT DOES THIS MN EA FOR ALL OF US AT HOME WHO BUY EGGS, CHICKEN, OR TURKEY. WELL -- IT DOESN'T SEEM LIKE ANYTHING TO PANIC ABOUT RIGHT NO W. I SPOKE WITH A BUSINESS ANALYST AT THE EGG INDUSTRY CEERNT BASED AT ISU. HE LOOKED BACK A...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The confirmation of bird flu at another Iowa egg-laying farm will force the killing of more than 5 million chickens, state officials said Friday. It’s the second confirmed case of avian influenza in Buena Vista County, about 160 miles (257 kilometers) northwest of Des Moines, but the latest outbreak is at an operation with 5.3 million chickens. The earlier case was at a farm with about 50,000 turkeys. The latest case confirmed by the state Department of Agriculture means nearly 12.6 million chicken and turkeys in at least eight states have been killed or will be destroyed soon. Spread of the disease is largely blamed on the droppings or nasal discharge of infected wild birds, such as ducks and geese, which can contaminate dust and soil. Infected wild birds have been...

Several scientific studies released this month have found that even if you contract COVID-19 and only experience mild symptoms initially, the virus can have damaging, even debilitating, long-term effects. That's a message Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious-disease expert, has been delivering since the pandemic's early days. It's why it's still important to take precautions against contracting COVID, including getting fully vaccinated and boosted, and following public-health guidelines on policies like masking. These are the COVID symptoms Fauci has warned about. Read on to find out more—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had COVID. Shutterstock"We know that you don't necessarily ...

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Next time you cook up a storm or scan an ingredient list, steer clear of these bad-for-you oils.  "Chronic, low-grade inflammation is the root cause of many diseases common to Western society. This inflammation is the result of, in part, an imbalance in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids," said Trista K. Best, registered dietitian, Balance One Supplements. "Both are essential fatty acids, but omega-6 is highly inflammatory when it outnumbers omega-3's and it is consumed in large amounts in the standard American diet." When you can, reach for nutrient-dense olive oil, which research shows can cut the risk of disease, and even help you live longer. In fact, olive oil is one of the healthiest foods for your heart and loaded with antioxidants and...

Scientists have found a genetic link and a potentially causal relationship between endometriosis and some types of ovarian cancer. The absolute risk of an endometriosis patient developing cancer is still very low, but these overlapping genetic markers could help researchers understand and treat both illnesses better in the future.   "We don't want women with endometriosis to worry, but rather we want them to be aware and know that the purpose of this study was to increase our understanding of both of these diseases by understanding the genetic link between them," explains molecular bioscientist Sally Mortlock, from the University of Queensland, Australia. Endometriosis is a highly common and notoriously underdiagnosed condition. It occurs when cells similar to the lining of the uteru...