Flu shot urged as Australia faces severe season
Health officials urge vaccination as experts note a harsh Australian flu season, with NSW reporting 47,863 cases in August and 37,266 cases nationwide from January to August. CDC cautions against predicting US flu activity but supports vaccination with updated guidelines and prevention measures.
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Australia
Australian Health Department
New South Wales
Anthony Fauci
U.S
United States
Record STD rates hit new high in 2016
Federal data show over 2 million cases of chlamydia gonorrhea and syphilis in 2016, a second consecutive year of record highs. Rates rise since 2014 amid declining condom use and fewer STD clinics, with congenital syphilis nearly doubling since 2012. Doctors warn of resistant gonorrhea strains and the ongoing spread of infection.
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Jonathan Mermin
U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for HIV/AIDS
Gail Bolan
CDC
Bolan
Understanding ankle sprains and prevention tips
Dr Glenn Shi of Mayo Clinic outlines why ankle sprains are common among high school athletes and those on foot. He explains ankle anatomy ligaments and the risk of instability leading to arthritis. Tips include awareness on uneven ground strengthening warmups and at home rest ice compression and elevation for swelling control.
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Glenn Shi
Mayo Clinic
Shi
Exercise help for anxiety not clearly superior to other workouts
Researchers note resistance training may lessen brain white matter loss and help anxiety by distraction and improved self efficacy. Experts urge choice of enjoyable activity since exact dose and best type remain uncertain. short term benefits may include reduced rumination during exercise and after.
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Dianna Purvis Jaffin
Brain Performance Institute
University of Texas At Dallas
Jaffin
Steven Petruzzello
University of Iinois Urbana-Champaign
Petruzzello
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