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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. https://t.co/1r2yCcUFQ0

[Washington State Health Care Authority @WA_Health_Care]

We can eliminate Hepatitis C in Washington by 2030. With awareness, testing, and treatment the most common bloodborne virus can become a thing of the past for future generations. #HepC #HepatitisC

Learn more at https://t.co/D71krZUO8M.

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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. https://t.co/ai2Vb2jOWg
#virus #seattle #kingcounty #PublicHealth

[CDC Emerging Infections @CDC_NCEZID]

LISTERIA OUTBREAK UPDATE: State officials found the outbreak strain of Listeria in “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups. Do not eat any flavors of recalled “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups. For more info: https://t.co/CmS5lq7Wqn

[NWS Seattle @NWSSeattle]

Satellite shows widespread smoke across Washington State. Air quality is slowly deteriorating around the Puget Sound this morning. Air quality levels of Moderate to Unhealthy (or locally worse) is expected this afternoon into tonight. #WAwx

[WA Emergency Management @waEMD]

Air quality this morning is not looking good - especially in E WA where it's in the "hazardous" category. https://t.co/pO2LwFyhjN #wawx

[WA Emergency Management @waEMD]

Helpful tips from Ecology/DOH: https://t.co/yL1ssU7FL2

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@CollignonPeter In one country they wear masks, in the other they don’t.

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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 https://t.co/tntZTIBoOF
#maternalmortality #pregnancy #womenshealth

Maternal Death Rates Among Native American and Alaska Native Mothers

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@ichthys30 @cremieuxrecueil Men use guns.

[Washington State Department of Health @WADeptHealth]

If you are planning to head out on the water, we’d like to remind you that Cold Water Shock is different from hypothermia and can set in very quickly. Cold Water Shock can lead to the inability to swim and stay afloat.
#PreventDrowning #WearALifeJacket #ColdWaterSafety

[Public Health - Seattle & King County @KCPubHealth]

Extreme heat warnings have been issued for King County for most of this week.

Stay cool indoors, watch for symptoms of heat exhaustion, and call 911 if you need help. Remember to check on family and friends who may be at risk.
More info at: https://t.co/cBR8y8CAky @kingcosoPIO

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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. https://t.co/OPvUQ7JEQN #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. https://t.co/6WzmG7kTpT
#heatwave #heat

[King County Council @KCCouncil]

Spotted a used needle on the ground? Tossing it into the trash or down the toilet can pose health risks for you and others. Learn the safest way to dispose of used sharps that you might encounter on your property, at work, or in public places.
https://t.co/dqFtvFg57g

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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 https://t.co/7EzKU5gs1C
#headache #migraine

[Harvard Health @HarvardHealth]

Every day, about 11 people die from drowning in the United States. Swimming lessons can't prevent all of those deaths, but they can prevent a lot of them.

10 things parents should know.

https://t.co/OFim4afqIj

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@sandrag82864968 @davidfrum Samuel Johnson: In response to Bishop Berkeley's proposition asserting the non-existence of matter and that everything in the universe is merely ideal….Johnson answered, striking his foot with mighty force against a large stone, till he rebounded from it, "I refute it thus."

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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 https://t.co/ssPuGAsO2Z

#palliative #endoflife