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COVID-19 may raise risk of developing atrial fibrillation--Swedish study

Tue, 2023-12-19 10:48 — mike kraft

COVID-19 may raise risk of developing atrial fibrillation - UPI.com Add another post-COVID hazard to the list: Research suggests having the illness could raise risks for dangerous irregular heart beats. UPI

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Long COVID worse for patients than 'long flu' --study

Mon, 2023-12-18 17:36 — mike kraft

Study shows long COVID worse for patients than 'long flu' wildpixel/ iStock CIDRAP

In the 18 months after a serious COVID-19 or seasonal influenza infection, patients are at a significant increased risk of death, hospital readmission, or health problems affecting a number of organs, though COVID patients are hit harder, according to a study published ...in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

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EU warns countries are not on track to meet 2030 climate goal

Mon, 2023-12-18 13:12 — mike kraft

EU warns countries are off track for 2030 climate goal European Union countries are falling behind on their core climate change target and without stronger emissions-cutting policies risk missing the goal, the European Commission said on Monday. Kate Abnett Reuters

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Analysis: COP28 climate deal loopholes

Fri, 2023-12-15 13:09 — mike kraft

What are the loopholes in the COP28 climate deal? Nations struck a historic deal on Wednesday at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai to transition the global economy away from fossil fuels. But some delegations and environmental groups say it contains major loopholes that could keep oil, gas, and coal flowing indefinitely. Valerie Volcovici Reuters

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COP28" at least $2.1 billion pledged by foundations, focusing on health and agriculture

Fri, 2023-12-15 12:05 — mike kraft

At least $2.1 billion in new funds pledged at COP28, as foundations focus on health and agriculture With the United Nations climate talks wrapping up in Dubai, foundations and other funders pledged at least $2.1 billion in new financing to reduce climate impacts, especially from agriculture. AP News

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"Long flu" --influenza-- can lead to long-lasting symptoms, study finds

Fri, 2023-12-15 09:49 — mike kraft

There’s ‘long flu,’ too: Influenza can lead to long-lasting symptoms, study finds Patients who were hospitalized with the flu were at an increased risk for lingering lung problems, among other health issues, 18 months after their illness. NBC News

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Four New COVID-19 Variants Are Raising Concerns in the US and outbreaks in the UK and India

Fri, 2023-12-15 09:31 — mike kraft

Four New COVID-19 Variants Are Raising Concerns in the US! Here’s All About Them | Weather.com

Four New COVID-19 Variants Are Raising Concerns in the US! Here’s All About Them | Weather.com While vaccines have significantly reduced case numbers, these new strains pose fresh challenges in our ongoing fight against the coronavirus. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com The Weather Channel The Weather Channel

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Low vaccination rates and rising virus inspections touch off CDC alert

Fri, 2023-12-15 09:25 — mike kraft

CDC sounds alarm about low vaccination rates amid rising respiratory virus activity | CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is an “urgent need” boost vaccination coverage amid increasing levels of respiratory disease. Deidre McPhillips CNN

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Dengue: A record more than 4 million cases have been reported in the Americas and Caribbean so far this year.

Wed, 2023-12-13 18:11 — mike kraft

Dengue cases break records in Americas amid warmer temperatures A record more than 4 million cases have been reported throughout the Americas and Caribbean so far this year. NBC News

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Dengue is sweeping across the Western Hemisphere in numbers not seen since record-keeping began more than four decades ago, with experts warning that rising temperatures and rapid urbanization are accelerating the pace of infections.

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