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Michael McCarthy: Editor LocalHealthGuide an online health news website that focuses on local health news in the Seattle area

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What is 'fried rice syndrome'? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning and how to avoid it. tinyurl.com/m3nk3aer
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Hantavirus case reported in King County While rare in King County, residents should be aware of the risk of hantavirus. Minimizing exposure to rodents, particularly deer mice and their nests is key to prevention. tinyurl.com/2p96u5k5 #virus #seattle #kingcounty #PublicHealth
Electron microscopic image of the Sin Nombre virus the cause of the hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS), also referred to as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Photo: Cynthia Goldsmith/CDC.

ALT Electron microscopic image of the Sin Nombre virus the cause of the hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS), also referred to as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Photo: Cynthia Goldsmith/CDC.

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Replying to @CollignonPeter
In one country they wear masks, in the other they don’t.
Graph showing covid deaths far, far lower in Japan.

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Risk of death related to pregnancy and childbirth more than doubled between 1999 and 2019 in the US -- Most are considered preventable tinyurl.com/mu29jm2x #maternalmortality #pregnancy #womenshealth Maternal Death Rates Among Native American and Alaska Native Mothers
Color-coded map of the US showing the maternal death rates in the different states.

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Female athletes’ health is at risk from not eating enough: When the energy consumed from food becomes insufficient to meet the demands of high physical activity levels, hormones and metabolism can be disrupted in as little as 5 days. tinyurl.com/3wedwav5 #WomensHealth
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Hottest temperatures of the year forecasted for Western Washington this week - Temperatures are forecasted to reach the high 90s and pass 100 degrees in some areas. Take precautions to stay cool and safe, both outdoors and at home. tinyurl.com/ye5ej96j #heatwave #heat
National Weather Service map showing temperatures western Washington,

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More than three times as many women as compared to men get migraines, and women’s migraines are more frequent, more disabling and longer-lasting than men’s — a neurologist explains why, and what brings relief tinyurl.com/bdjbx9h6 #headache #migraine
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What actually is palliative care? And how is it different to end-of-life care? Palliative care is not voluntary assisted dying. It does not aim to hasten or prolong death. Instead, it can be a profound and positive form of care tinyurl.com/ttw8km6n #palliative #endoflife
Illustration of an elderly woman and man walking together. The man's hand rests reassuringly on the woman's shoulder.

ALT Illustration of an elderly woman and man walking together. The man's hand rests reassuringly on the woman's shoulder.

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7 techniques to avoid weight regain, approved by experts Losing weight is challenging, but avoiding weight re-gain that’s the real challenge. Here are some things you can still do to prevent weight regain in the long run. tinyurl.com/ysznk6ra #weightgain #weightloss
Photo of a bowl of cereal taken from above.

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Replying to @Runningmansuzie @CaulfieldTim @PaulGP
@Runningmansuzie @CaulfieldTim @jwswallace @paulgp
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