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A new study found that overall, early-onset cancers increased an average of 0.28% each year from 2010 to 2019. Mandatory Credit: Gerry Broome/AP
Published on August 18, 2023
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This year’s RSV season may come at the typical time, experts predict, and new tools may help the fight
Last fall, children’s hospitals across the country dealt with an unprecedented early surge of patients with respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV. By October, there were so many sick kids needing care that some states declared states of emergency, and some facilities set up tents with extra beds in parking lots.
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Pain after a heart attack linked with higher risk of death over next eight years, study finds
Someone who has any kind of severe pain a year after a heart attack may be more likely to die within the eight years afterward, according to a new study.
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Someone who has any kind of severe pain a year after a heart attack may be more likely to die within the eight years afterward, …
Published on August 18, 2023
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Blue-light glasses don’t help with eye strain, major study says
Adding a blue-light filter to your eyeglasses may not ease eye strain from computer work, protect the retina or help with sleep at night, according to a new review of existing research.
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A new study finds that there may not be any short-term advantages to wearing eyeglasses with blue-light filters. Mandatory Credit: Vadym Plysiuk/iStockphoto/Getty Images/FILE
Published on August 18, 2023
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Three respiratory viruses could make you sick this season – but for the first time, there are vaccines against all of them
Last year’s respiratory virus season in the US was a bad one. After two years of extraordinarily light flu seasons, which infectious disease experts attributed to Covid-19 pandemic precautions like social distancing and masking, influenza came roaring back, hitting early and hard.
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The immune response may be stronger if a Covid-19 booster goes in the same arm as your last shot, a new study suggests. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on August 18, 2023
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Which arm gets the Covid-19 booster may make a difference, study shows
When you go to get your newly updated Covid-19 booster this fall, you might want to choose the arm the vaccine goes in carefully.
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Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking reached record highs in middle-aged adults, survey finds
Last year, more middle-aged adults were binge drinking, using marijuana or consuming hallucinogens than ever before, according to a new report. Cannabis use surged among young adults under 30, alongside historic rates of vaping, as well.
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Adults ages 35 to 50 are using marijuana at record levels, according to the Monitoring the Future study. Mandatory Credit: Charles Wollertz/iStockphoto/Getty Imag
Published on August 18, 2023
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Joey King wants people to understand what the SAG-AFTRA strike is really about
Joey King has been among the many familiar faces on picket lines in the SAG-AFTRA strike.
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Matt Dallas, Chloe Fineman and Joey King join SAG-AFTRA and WGA Members and Supporters as they walk the picket line in support of the SAG-AFTRA …
Published on August 18, 2023
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Lizzo’s dance crews express support for her amid lawsuit
Lizzo’s dancers are expressing support for her after a lawsuit was brought against the singer by three of her former tour members. The “Big Grrl” and “Big Boiii” dance crews shared a letter on the group’s verified Instagram, writing that they “had the time of our lives on The Special Tour,” which Lizzo wrapped up this summer.
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Published on August 18, 2023
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Inaugural Latina Entrepreneurship Day Conference Announced in Houston
The Latina Leadership Podcast is bringing its first ever Latina Entrepreneurship Day Conference to Houston on Friday, October 13, 2023.
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San Jacinto Council Girl Scout Awarded $10,000
Adison Smith, has received the esteemed $10,000 Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award Scholarship in acknowledgment of her outstanding project, "Cyber Guide: Helping Foster Kids into Adulthood."
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City Hall Update
Dear Houstonians, This week is break week for Houston City Council. Still, a lot is happening throughout our departments to keep the City on track working for you and to keep my administration's priorities and initiatives moving forward. The city council will resume next week with a special meeting on Monday, August 21, followed by Tuesday's public session and Wednesday's agenda meeting. I look forward to seeing you at City Hall!
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Local Realtor Expands Back-to-School Instagram Contest to Treat Cypress Teachers to Free Lunch
Noel Collier, a leading Houston realtor and founder of the Noel Collier Group Powered by Keller Williams Professionals, is offering students, parents, and staff in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District a chance to show some love for their favorite teachers with a Back-to-School Instagram Contest to provide a Free Lunch for teachers in September!
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New PAC formed to pass Harris County Hospital Bonds
Healthy Harris County is the new PAC working to pass the bond measure. (Twitter: @HealthyHCounty)
In a bipartisan display of unity, Harris County Commissioners voted unanimously today to place a $2.5 billion hospital bond measure on the November 7 ballot to expand access to healthcare for more than 1,175,000 uninsured residents. The funds will benefit Harris Health System, the county’s hospital district.
