Pilgrim's Pride Chicken Nuggets Recalled

The products, which were shipped to stores in Arizona, Idaho, Oregon and Texas, have the establishment number "P-20728" printed on individual retail packages as well as product cases. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20200630/pilgrims-pride-chicken-nuggets-recalled?src=RSS_PUBL...

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New Swine Flu Poses Possible Pandemic Risk

The G4 virus is genetically descended from the H1N1 swine flu that caused a pandemic in 2009, CNN reported. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20200630/new-swine-flu-poses-possible-pandemic-risk?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Studies Detail Syndrome in Kids Linked to COVID

Nearly 300 children in 26 states fell ill with a mysterious COVID-related inflammatory condition between March and May, a pair of new studies show. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200629/studies-detail-syndrome-in-kids-linked-to-covid?src=RSS_PUBL...

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COVID-19 Fallout: Tons of Trash

As COVID-19 has brought anxiety, worry, and social distancing, it has also brought piles and piles of trash and waste. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200629/covid19-fallout-tons-of-trash?src=RSS_PUBL...

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What COVID Means To Those Who Can't Work At Home

Working at home during a pandemic isn't an option for about three-quarters of U.S. workers, putting them at increased risk of infection, a new study finds. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200629/what-covid-means-to-those-who-cant-work-at-home?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Hispanic Americans Being Hit Hard By COVID-19

COVID-19 is being diagnosed in Hispanic communities at a disproportionately high rate, a new study of the Baltimore-Washington, D.C., area shows. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200629/hispanic-americans-being-hit-hard-by-covid-19?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Is Raw or Homemade Food Good for Your Pet?

New research found that only 13% of dog owners and about one-third of cat owners exclusively fed their pets conventional pet foods as their main meals all of the time. from WebMD Health https://pets.webmd.com/news/20200629/is-raw-or-homemade-food-good-for-your-pet?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Can’t Sleep? Behavioral Therapy May Ease Insomnia

More doctors have become aware of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI), a nondrug treatment that can improve sleep by helping patients change beliefs and behaviors. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20200629/cant-sleep-behavioral-therapy-may-ease-insomnia?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Predicting Your Menopause Age: What Factors Matter

When will you reach menopause? WebMD explains what factors into your menopause age. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/menopause/features/menopause-age-prediction?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Rethinking Youth Suicide Prevention During COVID

Remote schooling, the economic downturn, and potential sickness also play a role in stress and risk levels. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200626/rethinking-youth-suicide-prevention-during-covid?src=RSS_PUBL...

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NBA to Use High-Tech Rings to Help Detect COVID-19

The NBA released its safety protocol this month with details for the upcoming return of the season, which gives a glimpse into what life will be like in the “bubble” -- an enclosed environment in Orlando, FL, where players will stay largely protected from potential infection. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200626/nba-to-use-high-tech-rings-to-help-detect-covid-19?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Need Better Sleep? Get a Partner

Happy couples apparently make good bedfellows. New research says that when happy couples sleep together, they tend to have more -- and less disrupted -- rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20200626/need-better-sleep-get-a-partner?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Pandemic Hits Primary Care Practices Hard

Huge declines in patient visits during the coronavirus pandemic have slashed U.S. primary care doctors' revenues, a new study finds. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200626/pandemic-hits-primary-care-practices-hard?src=RSS_PUBL...

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CDC Updates COVID-19 Risk Factors

The CDC has updated the list of underlying health conditions that put a person at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200625/cdc-updates-covid-19-risk-factors?src=RSS_PUBL...

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'COVID Toe' Probably Not Caused by COVID-19

Despite intensive testing over a wide time period, none of the 51 study patients afflicted with the reddened, tender toes came up positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200625/covid-toe-probably-not-caused-by-covid-19?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Middle-Age Obesity May Increase Odds for Dementia

Dorina Cadar, lead researcher on the new study, said the goal is to identify risk factors that are influenced by lifestyle so steps can be taken to prevent mental decline. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20200625/middle-age-obesity-may-increase-odds-for-dementia?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Poll: Most in U.S. Back Masks, Mandatory Isolation

The new survey from Fairleigh Dickinson University found that overall, more than three-quarters of Americans support those three restrictions. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200625/poll-most-in-us-back-masks-mandatory-isolation?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Saharan Dust Plume Could Worsen Allergies

The massive dust cloud is expected to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast this week. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20200625/saharan-dust-plume-could-worsen-allergies?src=RSS_PUBL...

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NBA Players to Assess New Coronavirus Test

A saliva-based test for the new coronavirus will be assessed in a study that includes NBA players and staff, Yale University researchers said. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200625/nba-players-to-assess-new-coronavirus-test?src=RSS_PUBL...

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COVID-19 Typically Mild for Babies: Study

Most babies with COVID-19 have mild illness, with fever being the main symptom, according to a small study. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200625/covid-19-typically-mild-for-babies-study?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Coronavirus Delivering Big Economic Blow to Women

Not only have women been more likely than men to lose their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, but they are also shouldering more child care responsibilities at home, new research shows. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200625/coronavirus-delivering-big-economic-blow-to-women?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Cities Brace for ‘Collision’ of Heat and COVID-19

Rochester, New York, and other cities have already weathered the first blasts of excessive heat, and they have done it while cooling centers and spray parks have been closed due to the pandemic. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200625/cities-brace-for-collision-of-heat-and-covid-19?src=RSS_PUBL...

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1 in 10 Americans Uses a Prescription Painkiller

Americans continue to look to the medicine cabinet for pain relief, with 1 in 10 using some type of prescription painkiller, a new U.S. government report says. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20200624/1-in-10-americans-uses-a-prescription-painkiller?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Behind the Intermittent Fasting Fad

In addition to promoting weight loss, so-called intermittent fasting may deliver a host of other surprising health benefits, from improved heart and brain health, to a lower risk of diabetes, and even a longer life, recent research shows. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20200624/behind-the-intermittent-fasting-fad?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Bagged Salad Mixes

There have been 122 cases in seven states. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20200624/cyclospora-outbreak-linked-to-bagged-salad-mixes?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Can Kids Go To Summer Camp? Expert Offers Advice

Summer camps are an annual ritual for millions of children, but one expert offers advice on how to determine whether it's safe to send your kids to one during the coronavirus pandemic. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200624/can-kids-go-to-summer-camp-expert-offers-advice?src=RSS_PUBL...

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COVID Survivor Blood Transfusion a Safe Treatment

The experimental treatment -- called convalescent plasma therapy -- is popular because no drug has been approved specifically to treat coronavirus infection. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200624/covid-survivor-blood-transfusion-a-safe-treatment?src=RSS_PUBL...

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COVID Surges Among Young Adults

The spike among those age 20-39 could be explained by a combination of increased testing, rejection of social distancing and the use of masks and continued misconception among young people that they’re not as likely to becoming infected or become seriously ill. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200624/covid-surges-among-young-adults?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Cancer Drug Might Help Curb Severe COVID-19

Could a cancer drug spare hospital patients from the ravages of severe COVID-19? from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200623/cancer-drug-might-help-curb-severe-covid-19?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Minority Medicare Patients Hospitalized More Often

The analysis of claims data shows that nearly 110,000 Medicare recipients were hospitalized with COVID-19 between Jan. 1 and May 16. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200623/minority-medicare-patients-hospitalized-more-often?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Is It Safe to Go Out to Eat?

When you’re going out to eat, the CDC suggests that you ahead, not only for reservations, but to confirm that COVID-19 safety measures are being followed. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200623/is-it-safe-to-go-out-to-eat?src=RSS_PUBL...

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COVID Spreads Quickly in Crowded Homes

Poverty and crowded living conditions increase the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, a new study suggests. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200623/covid-spreads-quickly-in-crowded-homes?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Severe COVID Ups Odds for Heart Conditions 10-Fold

Doctors have long noted links between severe COVID-19 and heart trouble, but a new study helps quantify the magnitude of the problem. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200623/severe-covid-ups-odds-for-heart-conditions-10-fold?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Drug Might Relieve Low Back Pain in Whole New Way

A new nonopioid pain reliever could be welcome news for people who have difficult-to-treat back pain. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/news/20200622/drug-might-relieve-low-back-pain-in-whole-new-way?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Despite Predictions, Loneliness Not Rising for Americans Under Lockdown

Since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, experts have worried that social distancing and stay-at-home orders would lead to a surge in loneliness. But a new U.S. study suggests it has not played out that way. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200622/loneliness-not-rising-for-americans-under-lockdown?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Does COVID-19 Trigger New Cases of Diabetes?

Rubino said it's not yet clear how COVID-19 might trigger diabetes. He said there are known stress responses that can make preexisting diabetes worse or unmask already existing diabetes. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200622/does-covid-19-trigger-new-cases-of-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Stubbed Your Toe? Swearing May Help Dull the Pain

Turns out that swearing can significantly increase your pain tolerance -- but only if you use real swear words, and not G-rated versions that mimic them, British researchers report. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20200622/stubbed-your-toe-only-real-swear-words-help-dull-the-pain?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Steph Curry Turns Focus to Kids During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Steph Curry and wife Ayesha support nutrition, education and physical activity for kids in Oakland through their foundation, including donating meals during the coronavirus pandemic. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/steph-curry-kids-foundation?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Big Surprise Medical Bills for COVID Survivors

Seattle resident Michael Flor's heart nearly stopped when he received a $1.1 million dollar hospital bill for months of COVID-19 treatment. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200622/big-surprise-medical-bills-for-covid-survivors?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Theaters Reopening in July With Mask Guidelines

AMC Theatres and Regal Theatres will begin reopening locations in July and will require movie-goers to wear masks, the cinema chains announced Friday. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200622/theaters-reopening-in-july-with-mask-guidelines?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Take 10 With Betsey Johnson

Ten questions with fashion designer Betsey Johnson. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/take-10-betsey-johnson?src=RSS_PUBL...

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C. diff. Infections Double Death Risk

Hospitalized patients infected with the dangerous diarrhea bug Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) face more than twice the risk of dying than hospitalized patients without the infection, a Dutch study shows. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20120918/c-diff-infections-double-death-rate?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Dad Meets Newborn Son Weeks After Surviving COVID-19

This week, the father of three reunited with the medical team who saved him to thank them properly. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200619/dad-meets-newborn-son-weeks-after-surviving-covid?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Is It Safe to Play Sports?

Does sweat, spit, slides, slam-dunks, and other common sports scenarios make play too risky during the days of COVID? from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200619/is-it-safe-to-play-sports?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Mosquito, Tick Populations Unchecked Amid COVID-19

Health departments are pouring resources into easing the coronavirus and have been forced to limit or suspend pest services from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200619/mosquito-tick-populations-unchecked-amid-covid-19?src=RSS_PUBL...

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How COVID is Affecting U.S. Food Supply Chain

During the pandemic, meat processing businesses appeared to be the weakest link throughout the food supply chain. Meat processing plants have been virus hot spots as workers have fallen ill with COVID-19, some of them dying. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200618/how-covid-is-affecting-us-food-supply-chain?src=RSS_PUBL...

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How Well Do Americans Know the Facts About COVID?

Months into a global pandemic, some groups of Americans simply don't know enough about COVID-19 to protect themselves and others against the highly infectious respiratory virus, a new study reports. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200618/how-well-do-americans-know-the-facts-about-covid?src=RSS_PUBL...

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People With HIV Still Live Shorter, Sicker Lives

HIV may not be the death sentence it was 20 or 30 years ago, but people who are HIV-positive still face much shorter lives than other adults -- even if they're treated with medications that make the virus undetectable. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/news/20200618/people-with-hiv-still-live-shorter-sicker-lives?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Low-Dose Radiation Therapy May Help COVID Patients

Researchers are testing low-dose chest radiation to reduce inflammation in the lungs of severely ill COVID-19 patients enough to wean them off a ventilator or avoid it altogether. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200618/low-dose-radiation-therapy-may-help-covid-patients?src=RSS_PUBL...

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Half of Coronavirus Infections May Be Asymptomatic

As many as 45% of people infected with COVID-19 have no symptoms, and they may play a major role in the spread of the virus, a new study says. from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200618/half-of-coronavirus-infections-may-be-asymptomatic?src=RSS_PUBL...

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