Running Nose Like Water

Cases of influenza (the flu) are rising in Nebraska and all over the country. Before COVID-19, the flu season would typically peak in January or February. This season, flu cases are rising earlier than typical and growing rapidly.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, in the United States, there have already been at least 6.2 million illnesses, 53,000 hospitalizations, and 2,900 deaths from flu so far this season. On an activity scale from "minimal" to "very high," Nebraska is currently in the "very high" category. See the CDC's interactive weekly influenza report by state. Why are flu rates increasing? Experts aren't entirely sure, but there is speculation that other factors may contribute to the uptick. One of these factors includes the lack of continuing protective habits like wearing masks, social distancing, or other precautions to keep viruses at bay. In addition, competitive interactions bet...

What Is Emverm? Emverm (mebendazole) is an oral prescription drug used to treat pinworm and other parasitic worm infections in people 2 years and older. It belongs to a class of medications called anthelmintics or antiparasitic drugs. Emverm works by interfering with the reproduction and survival of the worms that cause infection. It is available as a chewable tablet. Drug Facts Generic Name :   Mebendazole Brand Name(s) : Emverm Drug Availability : Prescription Administration Route :   Oral Therapeutic Classification :   Anthelmintic Available Generically :   No Controlled Substance : N/A Active Ingredient :   Mebendazole Dosage Form(s) : Chewable tablet What Is Emverm Used For? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Emverm to treat individuals 2 years and older with gastrointestinal infections caused by the following worms: Ancylostoma duodenale (hoo...

During winter, many people fall sick with seasonal colds and flu, which can take a toll on the body.  As such, Aditi Zawar, a yoga instructor, who often shares videos on wellness, took to Instagram to share a yoga asana that she said can help prevent us from falling sick owing to the weather changes.  "It is getting extremely cold out there. If you are someone who is prone to infections like cold, cough, or other flu-related to the colder seasons, here is one prayanam  that can help you warm your body," she said in the video. Stressing "breath is medicine", she demonstrated ' suryabhedi pranayama ', a breathing technique that requires the practitioner to inhale from the right nostril while holding the other one with a finger and then exhaling through the left nostril. This, she suggested, can be done 8 to 10 times a day. Explaining its benefits she said, "The  suryabhedi pranayama activates the sun eleme...

27 December 2022 Urinary tract infections are common among women, so common that many think they can treat them at home and go about their day. But are at-home treatments enough or do antibiotics provide the best remedy? This blog will explore why it's important to treat UTIs early, which bacteria causes UTIs and which antibiotics may be prescribed to treat an infection. UTI basics Urinary tract infection is an umbrella term to describe any type of bacterial infection that impacts the urinary tract – urethra, ureters, kidneys and bladder. UTIs are one of the most common bacterial infections you can get, affecting both children and adults.  Gender is the most common risk factor in developing UTIs. Most UTIs occur in women due to the close proximity of the urethra to the anus, which allows bacteria to more easily enter the...

Advertisment: Claim: A photograph shows a woman wearing a special "mechanical nozzle mask" during the so-called Spanish influenza pandemic. Since early 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic raged both across the U.S. and the world, various photographs of masks worn during the 1918-1920 influenza pandemic were shared online, as we noted with other stories in the past. One such picture that was often posted on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram showed a woman sitting at a desk with a unique-looking mask over her nose. The social media ...

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December 08,2022 Wyden seeking information about Amgen efforts to avoid taxes through profit-shifting to subsidiaries in Puerto Rico Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today continued his investigation of Big Pharma's tax practices with a final request to Amgen for voluntary compliance in providing information about efforts to avoid billions in taxes through profit-shifting to subsidiaries in Puerto Rico. Wyden's letter follows a previous request to Amgen on August 11, 2022. While Amgen responded to the August letter and has engaged with the committee, it refused to provide specific information related to pre-tax earnings, profit margins, and tax paid in the United States. With respect to Amgen specifically, Wyden...

Scabies is a skin condition that can affect anyone in crowded spaces like hospitals, care facilities, and daycare centers. Scabies is caused by mites called Sarcoptes scabiei (which are not the same as mange, the mites that pets can catch), and is not related to cleanliness. As mites burrow into the skin, the skin reacts with bumps. On lighter skin, scabies lesions can appear pink or red. On darker skin, scabies can appear differently. This article provides an overview of what scabies looks like on darker skin, scabies symptoms, when to get medical attention, diagnosing scabies, and how to treat scabies. Pheelings Media / Getty Images Scabies Rash on Darker Skin Scabies rash can appear red or pink on lighter skin, and the rashes are often easy to spot. On darker skin, there can also be inflammation and redness, with colors ranging from pink to violet. However, rashes on darker skin most often appear skin-colored or only slightly ligh...

Advertisment: Claim: A photograph shows a woman wearing a special "mechanical nozzle mask" during the so-called Spanish influenza pandemic. Since early 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic raged both across the U.S. and the world, various photographs of masks worn during the 1918-1920 influenza pandemic were shared online, as we noted with other stories in the past. One such picture that was often posted on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram showed a woman sitting at a desk with a unique-looking mask over her nose. The social media ...