The CDC has estimated that over 2 million Americans were living with hepatitis C between 2013 and 2016. These latest figures show that about 52 percent of those people were living in nine states: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee and North Carolina. WebMD Health
Adenovirus refers to a cluster of viruses — more than 50 known strains — that most commonly infect the respiratory system. Each strain may bring about a different set of symptoms, such as the common cold, sore throat, fever, bronchitis, and pneumonia WebMD Health
Americans have unwelcome eight-legged visitors from the East, and they’re here to stay. The Asian longhorned tick has already turned up in Arkansas, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, where it’s been found on domestic animals and wildlife, and at least two people, the researchers said. WebMD Health
People with the greatest need for weight-loss surgery — the standard of care for severe obesity — may have the least access and opportunity to receive treatment, a new study suggests. WebMD Health
Sixty-three people have been hospitalized, and one death was reported in California. Illnesses in the outbreak began between Nov. 20, 2017 and Oct. 20, 2018. WebMD Health
This number of cases is on track to exceed last year’s 118 reported cases in 15 states and the District of Columbia, according to the newspaper. WebMD Health
People who became ill said they got live chicks and ducklings from relatives and from businesses such as feed supply stores, websites and hatcheries, according to the CDC. WebMD Health
The patients range in age from 12 to 84. Six patients have been hospitalized, including one who developed kidney failure. No deaths have been reported. WebMD Health
Overall, the study uncovered some good news: premature death rates are down in the United States as a whole. WebMD Health
Becoming a legal permanent resident of the United States is a lengthy bureaucratic process. Once you determine your eligibility, you will need to find someone who can sponsor your application. Then, you and your sponsor will have to provide substantial evidence of your status, employment, or relationship. The process of becoming a legal permanent resident(…)