It’s a triple threat. After years of isolating and masking, influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are all hitting harder and earlier this cold season in a phenomenon that’s been dubbed a “tripledemic.” During Thanksgiving week, roughly 20,000 Americans were hospitalized with the flu, the most for that week in more than 10 years, … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. The COVID-19 pandemic is like a roller-coaster. One minute we see the light at the end of the tunnel and the next thing we know, there are reports of a brand new variant. Over the last two and … Read more
Thinking of traveling abroad next year? You might want to steer clear of Afghanistan, Mali, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine, which rank among the world’s most dangerous destinations for business and pleasure travelers. That’s according to this year’s “Travel Risk Map,” compiled by global security and medical specialists from the risk assessment firm International SOS. The index takes into … Read more
They’re potentially prying open pandora’s pox. French scientists have sparked fears of yet another pandemic after reviving a “zombie virus” that had been trapped under a frozen lake in Russia for a record 50,000 years. “The situation would be much more disastrous in the case of plant, animal, or human diseases caused by the revival … Read more
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday scoffed at criticism that he “aligned himself” with Democratic leaders at the height of the COVID-19 outbreak — and said he’d “absolutely” cooperate with an investigation by House Republicans into the pandemic. “I don’t align myself with anybody, Chuck,” the retiring chief White House medical adviser told NBC’s “Meet The … Read more
A mother of five is asking parents to keep their sick children at home after a recent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) outbreak infected three of her daughters and led to a frightening hospitalization for one of them. Carmen Bremiller, 27, of Barker, New York — in Broome County — has been caring for her daughters for several … Read more
America is facing a shortage of four key medications used for common illnesses in children as virus season comes back in full force. Officials have declared a shortage of first-line antibiotics amoxicillin and Augmentin, which are used to treat bacterial infections. Tamiflu, the most common flu medication in the US, and albuterol, an inhaler for … Read more
Repeat COVID-19 infections could lead to severe health consequences, including organ failure and even death. A new study from Washington University School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care system found that people who were infected with the virus numerous times were twice as likely to die and three times more likely … Read more
The far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still coming into focus. The emergence of this deadly disease has been taxing on us all, but a new study shows that the stress related to the pandemic has caused changes in women’s periods, too. Research published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology looked at how pandemic-related … Read more
A woman has revealed the terrifying psychosis she said she developed that convinced her she was responsible for COVID-19. Natasha Rea, 33, said she was misdiagnosed with a “mood disorder” at age 14, before being diagnosed with bipolar disorder about 10 years later, in 2013. Rea, from England, reported feelings of intense emotions, deep periods … Read more
Paul Hogan has – for years now – been talking about how homesick he is. The Australian actor, 83, has been living in the US for more than two decades, making headlines more recently for his disdain for the Venice Beach neighborhood he lives in. But now he’s revealed why he hasn’t yet made the … Read more
Two in three Americans credit the past two years with teaching them how important their health really is. That’s according to a poll of 2,000 U.S. adults aged 30 and above, where just as many said weight loss is a “top health goal” for them over the next year. In fact, 71% believe the pandemic … Read more
Smells like trouble. One academic sleuth has sniffed out a bizarre connection between bad reviews for Yankee Candles on Amazon and the next COVID surge, saying that a sudden onslaught of one-star savagings ought to be taken as a warning. Nicholas Beauchamp, an associate professor of political science at Northeastern University in Boston, found an … Read more
Many documentary filmmakers and reporters dream of getting White House access to take a fly-on-the-wall look at the inner workings of an administration. Emmy Award-winning filmmaker John Maggio and New York Times reporter David Sanger must have thought they hit a jackpot when they got approval to film “Year One: A Political Odyssey,” an HBO … Read more
Music legend Ringo Starr pulled the plug on his tour after testing positive for COVID-19 for the second time in just two weeks. The Beatles drummer, 82, delivered the bad news to fans on Twitter Thursday night, revealing the remaining dates of his North American tour with his All Starr band have been scrapped. “I’m … Read more
CNN — Covid-19 patients with a history of cardiovascular disease are at an increased risk of developing severe illness and could benefit most from the Covid-19 treatment Paxlovid – but there’s a catch. Paxlovid can have dangerous interactions with some of the most common medications for cardiovascular disease, including certain statins and heart failure therapies, … Read more
Polio virus particle, computer illustration. Kateryna Kon | Science Photo Library | Getty Images New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has extended the state of emergency declared in response to the spread of poliovirus after sewage tested positive in Brooklyn and Queens. Hochul said the state disaster emergency will remain in place at least through Nov. … Read more
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Because so many residents in Los Angeles County have dealt with COVID-19 infections, many now view the virus like a common cold or flu. New research suggests that’s far from the truth. With concern over COVID waning, a parallel pandemic is emerging. “We’re still learning about the long term health effects … Read more
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. As the United States enters a third fall with COVID-19, the virus for many is seemingly gone — or at least out of mind. But for those keeping watch, it is far from forgotten as deaths and infections continue to mount at a lower … Read more
Signage is seen outside of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in White Oak, Maryland, August 29, 2020. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a vaccine for use in the third trimester of pregnancy to prevent whooping cough in newborn infants. The vaccine, called Boostrix, is made by … Read more