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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Eau Claire Fights Back Against Norovirus

As the weather gets colder, many people expect to catch the flu. But there's another bug making the rounds: norovirus. Yes, it's here in Eau Claire County! Kristy Polden, a public health nurse, recently handled a big outbreak in our community. Even UW-Eau Claire had a two-day norovirus party in Dece

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Jan 03 2025HEALTH

Heart Health in Schizophrenia: The Impact of Symptom Frequency

Did you know that people with schizophrenia could be at a higher risk for heart issues? A recent study had some interesting findings. They looked at the heart's left ventricle, which can increase in size, and this is not good news. This issue, called cardiac hypertrophy, can lead to heart failure an

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

Vitamin D and COVID-19: A Clinical Trial's Surprising Findings

Ever wondered if popping a vitamin D pill could help fight COVID-19? A recent clinical trial decided to find out. Scientists randomly picked a bunch of people and divided them into two groups. One group got a daily dose of vitamin D, while the other got a sugar pill, also known as a placebo. The goa

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

Norovirus: A Quick Look at the Recent Surge

Norovirus is making people sick across the US, especially in December. This virus causes nasty symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea, and it's not related to the flu. It's so contagious that it can spread easily in places like restaurants and schools. In fact, a big event in Los Angeles recently made

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Stomach Bug Alert: Norovirus is Back, and It's on the Rise!

You know those festive winter gatherings? Well, they might come with an unwanted guest this year – the norovirus. The U. S. has seen a spike in its outbreaks, especially in places where people are close, like schools and cruise ships. In the week ending Dec. 5, the count was at 91 outbreaks. That's

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Riyadh's Heart Health: What Adults Know and Believe About Heart Attacks

Heart attacks, especially those caused by blocked arteries, are quite common and can be deadly. A recent study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, wanted to find out how much adults knew about heart attack symptoms and risks. Researchers talked to lots of people, from college students to older adults, who live

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Stomach Bug Alert: Norovirus Outbreaks Increase in Winter

Hey there, did you know that norovirus is the most common cause of foodborne illness in the US? Well, get ready for some not-so-fun facts. Recently, the number of norovirus outbreaks in the US has gone up. In just one week, from December 5 to December 12, the cases jumped from 69 to 91. That's a lot

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Why Are Norovirus Cases Spiking This Winter?

This winter, a nasty stomach bug called norovirus is causing a lot of trouble in the United States. According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of outbreaks has jumped from 69 to 91 in just one week. This time last year, we only saw 65 cases. But what exactl

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Dec 29 2024HEALTH

Endometriosis in Finland: When Chronic Pain Meets Sudden Fear

Imagine living with a chronic illness like endometriosis in Finland. You're used to the ups and downs, the ebb and flow of pain. But sometimes, things can get scary. This happens when the illness behaves in unexpected ways, like growing rapidly or aggressively. It can also happen when medical treatm

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

German Adults' Depression Scores: What's Normal?

You know those questions that ask you if you're feeling down or tired? Some say they help figure out if you're dealing with depression. One of these tools is the PHQ-9. Scientists recently took a good look at how it works using a big group of adults in Germany. They wanted to see if the PHQ-9 does a

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