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COVID-19 Local Cases Surge +328! CDC Announces "Entering Epidemic Phase"

2024-06-15 06:00

People with symptoms can take a rapid test first / Image by Heho Health

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The CDC reports that last week (June 4 to June 10), there were 328 new confirmed local COVID-19 cases (with complications), an increase from the previous week (May 28 to June 3) which had 263 cases. Among these, individuals aged 65 and older accounted for 79% of the cumulative cases with complications. Additionally, there were 20 new deaths last week, down from 26 the week before.

CDC predicts that the epidemic will rise and has entered the epidemic phase / Image by Heho Health

CDC monitoring data shows that in the past four weeks, both local and imported cases detected the JN.1 variant the most, accounting for 64% and 59% respectively, with a recent slight decline. The proportions of KP.2 and KP.3 variants have slightly increased, with KP.2 accounting for 10% and 22% respectively, and KP.3 accounting for 9%. The CDC continues to monitor the trends of variant prevalence.

CDC assesses that the epidemic is rising and has entered the epidemic phase / Image by Heho Health

The CDC assesses that the epidemic is rising and has entered the epidemic phase. It reminds the public that if they experience COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, or sore throat, they should use a home rapid test kit first and report the results when seeking medical care.

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Cut your risk of dementia by 20% with this dietary change

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A preliminary new study found that consuming about 1 ounce of processed red meat daily increases the risk of dementia by 14%. This equates to less than two 3-ounce servings per week, whereas eating around three servings per month. However, replacing a small daily amount of processed red meat with nuts and legumes reduces the dementia risk by 20%. Processed red meats like bacon, sausages, hot dogs, and deli meats typically contain high levels of sodium, nitrates, and saturated fats. Studies have shown that high consumption of these meats is closely linked to the development of colon cancer, other cancers, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. This study is observational and can only show an association, not causation, noted Dr. David Katz, an expert in preventive and lifestyle medicine who was not involved in the research.Red meat, especially processed red meat as seen here, is linked to an unhealthy heart and brain.Olha_Afanasieva/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesThe study, whose abstract will be presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia, gathered dietary data from over 130,000 participants in the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study over thirty years. Participants were asked how often they ate processed red meat and were also questioned about their consumption of nuts and legumes. Dr. Maria Carrillo, Chief Science Officer at the Alzheimer’s Association, highlighted that these are anti-inflammatory foods and offer multiple benefits beyond reducing toxins, nitrates, and sodium found in processed meats.The study found that beyond the 14% cognitive decline associated with consuming about two servings of processed red meat per week, each additional serving increased the risk. According to the research, every added daily serving resulted in cognitive aging equivalent to 1.61 years in global cognition and 1.69 years in verbal memory. Global cognition provides a broad overview of cognitive function, and verbal memory is a crucial predictor of Alzheimer’s disease. The lead author, Yuhan Li, emphasized the importance of a comprehensive dietary approach, suggesting that simple swaps, such as replacing animal products with plant-based ones, and adopting heart-healthy eating patterns like the Mediterranean and DASH diets, can significantly benefit cognitive health.

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