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Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals
Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals A highly contagious stomach bug is showing up in a way that can catch communities before doctor visits do. WastewaterSCAN data showed high norovirus levels nationally, including in the Northeast, according to its dashboard viewed Tuesday, June 2. WastewaterSCAN says it monitors norovirus and other infectious disease targets in wastewater samples across participating sites. Norovirus is often called the "stomach flu," but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is not related to influenza. It causes acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach or intestines. Sy…
Toddler Found Beaten, Malnourished In Columbia Home; Mother Arrested: Police Toddler Found Beaten, Malnourished In Columbia Home; Mother Arrested: Police
Toddler Found Beaten, Malnourished In Columbia Home; Mother Arrested: Police A mother was arrested in Pennsylvania after being found responsible for neglecting her 3-year-old child, leading to the child’s death in Maryland last year. Shalyne Brown, 27, is behind bars following an investigation into the death of her toddler in November last year, according to the Howard County Police Department. On Nov. 1, 2024, investigators from the agency were called to a Columbia home, following a report of a dead child. Upon arrival, officers found the 3-year-old with multiple bruises and scars on its body. According to a subsequent autopsy that was completed in March, the deat…
Three Puppies Found Abandoned In Wall Twp Park: Monmouth County SPCA Three Puppies Found Abandoned In Wall Twp Park: Monmouth County SPCA
Three Puppies Found Abandoned In Wall Twp Park: Monmouth County SPCA The SPCA is looking for the people who abandoned three puppies that were found near Allaire Park in Wall Township last weekend. The puppies were “filthy, dehydrated and so frightened to be out there all alone,” the Monmouth County SPCA said. After being seen by a veterinarian, the puppies are now at the SPCA “sleeping with full bellies on comfy bedding and will get the best care possible!” Anyone with information is asked to call the cruelty hotline at 877-898-7297 or email [email protected] .
30-Year-Old Hiker Dies Of Heat Stroke On Palisades, Sources Say 30-Year-Old Hiker Dies Of Heat Stroke On Palisades, Sources Say
30-Year-Old Hiker Dies Of Heat Stroke On Palisades, Sources Say A hiker in his early 30s died after collapsing from heat stroke along the Palisades Parkway on Monday, July 1, officials said. Emergency personnel, including Palisades Parkway Police, responded to the area of Exit 3 northbound after the hiker went down on the trail and eventually became unresponsive, sources with direct knowledge told Daily Voice. “He coded,” the source said, referring to cardiac arrest. “They brought him up and did full-fledged CPR for 20 minutes.” Footage from Monsey Scoop shows multiple ambulances at the scene. Rescue crews were unable to revive him in time and he was …
Dehydrated Jet Skier Stuck For Hours Rescued By Helicopter In Merrick Dehydrated Jet Skier Stuck For Hours Rescued By Helicopter In Merrick
Dehydrated Jet Skier Stuck For Hours Rescued By Helicopter In Merrick A 60-year-old woman is hospitalized after she spent several hours stranded on a jet ski atop a Long Island marsh. The dramatic rescue unfolded shortly after noon Wednesday, June 25, in the area of False Channel in Merrick, according to Nassau County Police. The woman had been riding a jet ski when she got stuck on a marsh and was unable to get herself out, police said. After spending several hours exposed to the heat, she became severely dehydrated and called for help. That’s when a Nassau County Police Department helicopter swooped in to save the day. The pilot located a safe place to la…
MASS CASUALTY: Heat Sickens 150+ At Paterson Graduation, Officials Say MASS CASUALTY: Heat Sickens 150+ At Paterson Graduation, Officials Say
Mass Casualty: Heat Sickens 150+ At Paterson Graduation, Officials Say Paterson’s graduation ceremonies turned dangerous Monday, June 23, when more than 150 people were treated for heat-related illnesses at Hinchliffe Stadium, city officials said. “The event was formally declared a mass casualty incident by the incident commander due to the overwhelming number of casualties relative to available EMS resources,” Deputy Fire Chief Jason Macones tells Daily Voice. During the first graduation ceremony, emergency crews treated approximately 50 people and transported 9 to area hospitals, Macones said. During the second ceremony, crews treated approximately 100 more…
Extreme Heat Warnings In Effect For 16 NJ Counties As Temps Near 110 Degrees Extreme Heat Warnings In Effect For 16 NJ Counties As Temps Near 110 Degrees
Extreme Heat Warnings In Effect For 16 NJ Counties As Temps Near 110 Degrees New Jersey is baking under a dangerous heat wave, with Extreme Heat Warnings now in effect for 16 counties across the state, the National Weather Service said Monday, June 23. Forecasters say heat index values could reach up to 110 degrees, and overnight lows near 80 won’t provide much relief. Counties under Extreme Heat Warnings through Tuesday or Wednesday include: Bergen Passaic Essex Union Hudson Mercer Middlesex Morris Somerset Hunterdon Warren Sussex Atlantic Cape May Cumberland Salem ⚠️We simply cannot stress this enough: it will be dangerously hot the next three days.⚠️ Heat a…
Missing DC Mom Found Alive In Abandoned Maryland House: 'Nothing Short Of A Miracle' Missing DC Mom Found Alive In Abandoned Maryland House: 'Nothing Short Of A Miracle'
Missing DC Mom Found Alive In Abandoned Maryland House: 'Nothing Short Of A Miracle' A missing DC wife and mom who vanished on her way to work was found alive in an abandoned home in Maryland — days after her phone had last pinged across state lines and her family begged the public for help. Ana Cecilia “CeCí” Escobar Arevalo, 40, was discovered disoriented and dehydrated inside a vacant property in Newburg on Monday, June 9, according to her family.  Ana Cecilia “CeCí” Escobar-Arevalo GoFundMe She was rushed to the hospital and is now receiving medical care. “By the grace of God, CeCí has been found,” her loved ones wrote in a public update. “This moment is n…
Legendary Musician Postpones Shows After Being Hospitalized With COVID, Dehydration Legendary Musician Postpones Shows After Being Hospitalized With COVID, Dehydration
Legendary Musician Postpones Shows After Being Hospitalized With COVID, Dehydration An iconic musician was forced to cancel a pair of concerts after being hospitalized for both COVID-19 and dehydration. Carlos Santana, who founded the popular group Santana, postponed his shows scheduled for Tuesday, April 22 in San Antonio, Texas, and Wednesday, April 23 in Sugar Land, Texas. An announcement on the guitarist's website on Wednesday said the 77-year-old experienced dehydration yesterday, "and has since tested positive for COVID." Santana has since been released from the hospital and is expected to be back on stage on Friday, April 25, in Thackerville, Oklahom…
Boy Routinely Bound In Plastic Wrap, Packing Tape Killed By Family In Manassas: Police Boy Routinely Bound In Plastic Wrap, Packing Tape Killed By Family In Manassas: Police
Boy Routinely Bound In Plastic Wrap, Packing Tape Killed By Family In Manassas: Police A 4-year-old boy in Prince William County suffered unimaginable abuse before his death, routinely bound in plastic wrap and packing tape, starved, and severely dehydrated, police said. Officers responded to The Regency Apartments on Shallow Creek Loop in Manassas at around 7:30 p.m. earlier this month, where there was a report of an unconscious child.  Emergency crews attempted life-saving measures, but the 4-year-old boy was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The investigation uncovered a horrifying pattern of abuse, according to the Prince William County Police Department.  …
Massive Ground Beef Recall: 167K Pounds Pulled Over E. Coli Risk Massive Ground Beef Recall: 167K Pounds Pulled Over E. Coli Risk
Massive Ground Beef Recall: 167K Pounds Pulled Over E. Coli Risk A recall of over 167,000 pounds of ground beef shipped nationwide is raising concerns about possible E. coli contamination. The recall, issued by Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co., affects products distributed to restaurants across the US. Health officials have linked the beef to 15 illnesses in one state, with symptoms appearing between Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, and Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Key Details  Fresh products: “Use by” date of Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 Frozen products: Production date of Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 Inspection mark: “EST. 2574B” View product list here View product…
Vicious Norovirus Strain Driving Surge In US Outbreaks: What To Know Vicious Norovirus Strain Driving Surge In US Outbreaks: What To Know
Vicious Norovirus Strain Driving Surge In US Outbreaks: What To Know A highly contagious strain of norovirus, GII.17, is rapidly spreading across the United States, fueling an unusually high number of outbreaks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Key Facts Record Outbreaks: The CDC reported 91 suspected or confirmed norovirus outbreaks in the first week of December, the highest for this time of year in recent history. Dominant Strain: GII.17 accounts for nearly 70 percent of US cases and has driven a similar surge in Britain. Foodborne Threats: Contaminated oysters from a Los Angeles event sickened at least 80 people. Recall…
Sun River Health Expert Offers Information On Pneumonia Sun River Health Expert Offers Information On Pneumonia
Sun River Health Expert Offers Information On Pneumonia As cold and flu season continues, the last thing you want to deal with is pneumonia. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to prevent getting pneumonia and some great at-home treatments to eliminate it if you’ve already been diagnosed. Asma Khan, MD, is the Medical Director of Urgent Care at Sun River Health. Sun River Health Prevention The number one action step to help you prevent getting pneumonia is to get your flu shot every year. Seasonal influenza is a common cause of pneumonia, so getting your flu shot is a great way to help prevent it. It’s also important to …
Nationwide Spike In Norovirus Cases: CDC Reports Surge In Outbreaks Nationwide Spike In Norovirus Cases: CDC Reports Surge In Outbreaks
Nationwide Spike In Norovirus Cases: CDC Reports Surge In Outbreaks A sharp increase in norovirus cases is sweeping the United States, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Often called the "stomach flu," norovirus is a leading cause of gastroenteritis, resulting in symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. The CDC reports 41 outbreaks in the first week of December alone, surpassing levels recorded in prior months. This spike aligns with the virus's typical winter peak but underscores the need for heightened vigilance this season. Norovirus spreads through contaminated food, surfaces, and …
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In 15 States Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In 15 States
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In 15 States New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington DC residents are being urged to avoid consuming certain oysters after a recall linked to a norovirus outbreak, federal officials announced.  The contaminated oysters were sold under the brands Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi and harvested between Dec. 1 and Dec. 9, 2024, from British Columbia (BC), Canada, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The oysters, distributed by S&M Shellfish Co. of San Francisco, were shipped to retailers and restaurants across several states, including New Jersey, New York, Pe…
Injured Kayaker Rescued After Stranded By Susquehanna River's Statue Of Liberty Injured Kayaker Rescued After Stranded By Susquehanna River's Statue Of Liberty
Injured Kayaker Rescued After Stranded By Susquehanna River's Statue Of Liberty Fred Shankweiler, the kayaker rescued near the Statue of Liberty on the Susquehanna River, is sharing harrowing details of his ordeal following his dramatic rescue by local fire companies. Shankweiler, who was attempting to retrieve a crashed drone for fall photos, admitted that his determination led to reckless decisions. "I thought it would be a simple task to retrieve it and borrowed a friend’s kayak," he explained. "I will tell you that it was reckless and a bad idea, but sometimes my determination gets the best of me." After launching, the river conditions quickly turned against him. "…
E. Coli Outbreak Tied To McDonald's Hamburgers Yet To Be Confirmed In Northeast E. Coli Outbreak Tied To McDonald's Hamburgers Yet To Be Confirmed In Northeast
E. Coli Outbreak Tied To McDonald's Hamburgers Yet To Be Confirmed In Northeast Dozens of people across ten states have been sickened in connection with an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s hamburgers. At least 49 people reported falling ill, including ten who were hospitalized and one who died, after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in an alert issued Tuesday, Oct. 22. Authorities have not yet identified which specific ingredient is contaminated, prompting McDonald’s to halt sales of Quarter Pounders as well as fresh slivered onions in several states. The 49 people sickened by the E. coli outbre…
Firefighter Taken To Hospital After Red Lion Rowhome Blaze: Officials Firefighter Taken To Hospital After Red Lion Rowhome Blaze: Officials
Firefighter Taken To Hospital After Red Lion Rowhome Blaze: Officials A firefighter was briefly hospitalized following a rowhome fire in Red Lion, officials explained on Friday, Sept. 6.  The blaze broke out in the 200 block of South Main Street at 1:21 a.m., according to the York County Department of Emergency Services.  The firefighter was taking to the hospital for dehydration but has since been released, fire officials said.  Two units were damaged and the three residents have been assisted by the Red Cross.  The units will be repaired, although the estimated cost of damage was not immediately available. The cause of the fire remains under investigatio…
Uncle, Grandparents Locked 6-Year-Old With Dirty Diaper In Room For Days Before Death: Berks DA Uncle, Grandparents Locked 6-Year-Old With Dirty Diaper In Room For Days Before Death: Berks DA
Uncle, Grandparents Locked 6-Year-Old With Dirty Diaper In Room For Days Before Death: Berks DA Authorities in Berks County have charged the grandparents and uncle of a 6-year-old girl who died of dehydration earlier in May, they announced Monday, Aug. 5. The victim was in the care of her grandmother, Jazmine A. Rodriguez, her grandfather, Manuel Rodriguez, Sr., and her uncle, Manuel Rodriguez, Jr., in Reading when she died of dehydration and prolonged exposure to high ambient temperature due to child neglect on May 28, Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams said. All three were charged with Criminal Homicide, Unlawful Restraint/Serious Bodily Injury, Fa…
Death Of Detoxing Inmate At Maryland Detention Center Was Due To COVID, Sheriff Says Death Of Detoxing Inmate At Maryland Detention Center Was Due To COVID, Sheriff Says
Death Of Detoxing Inmate At Maryland Detention Center Was Due To COVID, Sheriff Says The detoxing 33-year-old woman who died at the Harford County Detention Center earlier this year was due to natural causes, nothing nefarious, according to the Office of the State Medical Examiner's Office. In May, Brittani Ugrotzi was found unresponsive in her cell, and she was later pronounced dead after being treated by staff members and paramedics. On Saturday, July 20, the Harford County Sheriff's Office announced that her death was determined to be "of natural causes with contributing factors of COVID-19 pneumonia with dehydration complicated by opioid withdrawal." Ugrotzi was booked…
Rep. Donald Norcross Faints During Gov. Murphy's Speech; Dehydration Blamed Rep. Donald Norcross Faints During Gov. Murphy's Speech; Dehydration Blamed
Rep. Donald Norcross Faints During Gov. Murphy's Speech; Dehydration Blamed Congressman Donald Norcross's is being treated for dehydration after he collapsed during a Labor Day speech, his office said. The scary incident happened Friday, Sept. 1, at the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Peter J. McGuire memorial in Pennsauken — Norcross' 1st Congressional District. As Gov. Phil Murphy was speaking, he cut his remarks short and left the podium. Murphy could be heard saying "You okay?" and "Do we have a doctor anywhere here?" according to 6ABC News. Murphy joined a small crowd of people surrounding Norcross, who looked visibly pale, ABC said. Norcross then s…
Stay Safe During Pneumonia Season With Help From Sun River Health Stay Safe During Pneumonia Season With Help From Sun River Health
Stay Safe During Pneumonia Season With Help From Sun River Health As cold and flu season continues, the last thing you want to deal with is pneumonia. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to prevent getting pneumonia, and some great at-home treatments to eliminate it if you’ve already been diagnosed. Prevention The number one action step to help you prevent getting pneumonia is to get your flu shot every year. Seasonal influenza (the flu) is a common cause of pneumonia, so getting your flu shot is a great way to help prevent it. It’s also important to remember to wash your hands frequently, especially after blowing your nose, using the bathroom…
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back Every season brings its own set of health woes. Winter is a major culprit, wreaking havoc with cold weather, freezing temperatures, and ice and snow that can lead to all sorts of health problems from head to toe and everything in between. This winter, if you’re spending a lot of time indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you may want to grab your snowshoes, cross country skis or ice skates or just take a walk. And if you’re feeling cooped up inside, you may actually look forward to shoveling snow or chopping through a sheet of ice. As a pain specialist, many of the patients I see during the w…
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back Every season brings its own set of health woes. Winter is a major culprit, wreaking havoc with cold weather, freezing temperatures, and ice and snow that can lead to all sorts of health problems from head to toe and everything in between. This winter, if you’re spending a lot of time indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you may want to grab your snowshoes, cross country skis or ice skates or just take a walk. And if you’re feeling cooped up inside, you may actually look forward to shoveling snow or chopping through a sheet of ice. As a pain specialist, many of the patients I see during the w…
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back Every season brings its own set of health woes. Winter is a major culprit, wreaking havoc with cold weather, freezing temperatures, and ice and snow that can lead to all sorts of health problems from head to toe and everything in between. This winter, if you’re spending a lot of time indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you may want to grab your snowshoes, cross country skis or ice skates or just take a walk. And if you’re feeling cooped up inside, you may actually look forward to shoveling snow or chopping through a sheet of ice. As a pain specialist, many of the patients I see during the w…
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back Every season brings its own set of health woes. Winter is a major culprit, wreaking havoc with cold weather, freezing temperatures, and ice and snow that can lead to all sorts of health problems from head to toe and everything in between. This winter, if you’re spending a lot of time indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you may want to grab your snowshoes, cross country skis or ice skates or just take a walk. And if you’re feeling cooped up inside, you may actually look forward to shoveling snow or chopping through a sheet of ice. As a pain specialist, many of the patients I see during the w…
Police Rescue Missing Long Island Woman In Wooded Area Police Rescue Missing Long Island Woman In Wooded Area
Police Rescue Missing Long Island Woman In Wooded Area A 68-year-old woman who became disoriented and was found lying in a wooded area on Long Island was rescued with an assist by a police canine. The woman was reported missing from the St. Joseph’s Senior Center on Boyle Road in Selden by her daughter on Monday, Aug. 10 before being rescued by Suffolk County Police. Police said that the woman’s caretaker noticed the woman was gone but her cellphone, wallet, and purse were all in the residence. The door of the home was found slightly ajar, and the woman’s daughter called 911 at 1:25 p.m. Suffolk County Police investigators responded to t…
Caretaker Charged With Abuse After Woman Found Dead Caretaker Charged With Abuse After Woman Found Dead
Caretaker Charged With Abuse After Woman Found Dead A man who was caring for an elderly female has been arrested for elder abuse after she was found dead. The woman was discovered in May 2017, after Milford Police received a 211 call requesting a welfare check of the woman who was being cared for by Michael O’Connell, 64, of Milford. When officers arrived the elderly female was found unresponsive, Milford Fire Department paramedics were called to the scene and determined she was dead, police said.  An autopsy was conducted and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner’s report determined the manner of death to be a homici…
HRHCare Expert Offers Prevention And Recovery Tips For Pneumonia Season HRHCare Expert Offers Prevention And Recovery Tips For Pneumonia Season
Hrhcare Expert Offers Prevention And Recovery Tips For Pneumonia Season As cold and flu season continues, the last thing you want to deal with is pneumonia. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to prevent getting pneumonia, and some great at-home treatments to eliminate it if you’ve already been diagnosed. Prevention The number one action step to help you prevent getting pneumonia is to get your flu shot every year. Seasonal influenza is a common cause of pneumonia, so getting your flu shot is a great way to help prevent it. It’s also important to remember to wash your hands frequently, especially after blowing your nose, using the bathroom, and befo…
It's Flu Season! HRHCare Offers Tips On Prevention It's Flu Season! HRHCare Offers Tips On Prevention
It's Flu Season! Hrhcare Offers Tips On Prevention Many of us can remember feeling sick to our stomach at some point. Viral gastroenteritis, more commonly known as the stomach flu, may have been what we were experiencing. Let’s talk a little about what causes gastroenteritis, and how to prevent it in the first place. Causes and Symptoms You are likely to contract viral gastroenteritis when you eat or drink contaminated food or water, or if you share food or utensils with someone who is already infected. The most common viruses that lead to gastroenteritis include noroviruses, the number one cause of food borne illness worldwide, and rotavir…
Youth Sports And Hydration: How Much Is Enough? Youth Sports And Hydration: How Much Is Enough?
Youth Sports And Hydration: How Much Is Enough? Did you know that the majority of young athletes are already dehydrated with they show up for practice or a game? This is important information for coaches, parents and student athletes, according to Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Marc Kowalsky of Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS), because improper hydration can impact mental alertness and physical performance, and it increases the risk of injuries. “As little as two percent dehydration can cause muscle fatigue and affect a young athlete’s aerobic capacity, strength, stamina, and reaction time,” he said. “It can also put und…