National Interest
This Nutrient Can Help Protect You From Flu, Study Reveals This Nutrient Can Help Protect You From Flu, Study Reveals
This Nutrient Can Help Protect You From Flu, Study Reveals A growing body of research suggests that what’s missing from the body may matter just as much as what viruses are circulating during flu season. A large study found that people with low levels of a specific nutrient face a significantly higher risk of hospitalization for respiratory infections, including influenza. Researchers say the findings highlight a potential factor that could influence how severe an illness becomes once someone gets sick. The nutrient at the center of the research is vitamin D, which plays a role in immune system regulation.  According to the study, vitamin D s…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Measles Exposure Possible At Newark Airport During Holiday Travel, NJ Health Warns Measles Exposure Possible At Newark Airport During Holiday Travel, NJ Health Warns
Measles Exposure Possible At Newark Airport During Holiday Travel, NJ Health Warns New Jersey health officials are warning travelers of a possible measles exposure at Newark Liberty International Airport after a newly identified case involving a non-New Jersey resident, authorities said. The individual traveled in transit through Newark Liberty International Airport while infectious, prompting an alert issued Friday, Dec. 26, health officials said. NJDOH said anyone who was at Newark Liberty International Airport, specifically Terminals B and C, on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, between 7 a.m. in Terminal B and 7 p.m. in Terminal C, may have been exposed. Health officials said i…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Researchers Identify Sleep Trend That May Affect How Long People Live Researchers Identify Sleep Trend That May Affect How Long People Live
Researchers Identify Sleep Trend That May Affect How Long People Live Many Americans underestimate how much sleep influences long-term health, but new research suggests the consequences may be far more serious than previously understood.  A sweeping analysis of sleep habits and longevity across the country links insufficient rest to shorter life expectancy regardless of where someone lives, how much they earn, or what healthcare they can access. Researchers examined self-reported sleep data and life expectancy across more than 3,000 US counties between 2019 and 2025. Counties where more people slept fewer than seven hours a night consistently showed sho…

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by Joe Lombardi
Chester, PA
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Nearly 7 Pounds Of Crystal Meth Bound For Europe Seized In Delco Facility: CBP Nearly 7 Pounds Of Crystal Meth Bound For Europe Seized In Delco Facility: CBP
Nearly 7 Pounds Of Crystal Meth Bound For Europe Seized In Delco Facility: CBP A massive haul of crystal meth hidden inside an overseas parcel was intercepted before it ever left Pennsylvania, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Thursday, Dec. 4. CBP officers discovered the drugs during an x-ray exam at an international shipping service facility in Delaware County on Tuesday, Dec. 2, according to the release. Inside the package — which was headed to an address in the Netherlands — officers found a cloudy crystal-like substance packed into several zip-lock bags. A handheld elemental isotope tool confirmed it was d-Methamphetamine hydrochloride, officials sa…

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
New H3N2 Flu Variant Spreads Rapidly, Raising Fears Of Severe Season New H3N2 Flu Variant Spreads Rapidly, Raising Fears Of Severe Season
New H3N2 Flu Variant Spreads Rapidly, Raising Fears Of Severe Season A fast-moving variant of the H3N2 influenza A virus is spreading worldwide, raising concerns among health experts that the United States could be in for a tougher flu season than usual.  Outbreaks in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Japan have been both early and aggressive, with cases and hospitalizations significantly higher than at this time last year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported Friday, Nov. 14, that while overall flu activity in the US remains low, it is increasing, especially among children.  The most frequently reported influenza virus this…

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by Joe Lombardi
Alexandria, VA
Breaking News
Rabid Fox Found In Alexandria’s Rosemont Neighborhood After Contact With Dog, Person Rabid Fox Found In Alexandria’s Rosemont Neighborhood After Contact With Dog, Person
Rabid Fox Found In Alexandria’s Rosemont Neighborhood After Contact With Dog, Person Alexandria health officials are urging residents to be on alert after a fox in the Rosemont neighborhood tested positive for rabies following contact with a dog and a person, authorities announced. The Alexandria Health Department said the fox came into contact with a dog and a person near a home in the Rosemont area on Sunday, Nov. 9.  The fox is dead, but testing confirmed it had rabies, officials said. Health officials said they are working with the exposed person and the owner of the exposed dog “on safe next steps,” but warned there is an increased risk of rabies exposures in the…

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by Zak Failla
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Breaking News
Measles Exposure Reported At Philadelphia International Airport: Health Department Measles Exposure Reported At Philadelphia International Airport: Health Department
Measles Exposure Reported At Philadelphia International Airport: Health Department Travelers who passed through Terminals A and B at the Philadelphia International Airport may have been exposed to measles, the city’s Department of Public Health announced on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Officials said an infected individual was at the airport on Sunday, Nov. 9 between 8:50 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Health Department urged anyone who was there during that time to review their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms. Health Commissioner Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson said there is no threat to the general public but advised those potentially exposed to “take action if they are not protected agai…

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by Jillian Pikora
Alexandria, VA
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‘All Tricks, No Treats’: Obama Slams Trump While Stumping For Democrat Spanberger In Virginia ‘All Tricks, No Treats’: Obama Slams Trump While Stumping For Democrat Spanberger In Virginia
‘All Tricks, No Treats’: Obama Slams Trump While Stumping For Democrat Spanberger In Virginia Former President Barack Obama had some choice words for the current administration as he hit the campaign trail days before Election Day. Obama was in Virginia on Saturday at a rally to support Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Abigail Spanberger, who continues to lead Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the polls, according to a newly released survey. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abigail Spanberger (@abigailspanberger) Obama threw his support fully behind Spanberger just days before Tuesday's big election. "Virginia – Abig…

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by Zak Failla
Hartford, CT
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Coke's New Cane-Sugar Version Rolls Out Amid Short Supply Coke's New Cane-Sugar Version Rolls Out Amid Short Supply
Coke's New Cane-Sugar Version Rolls Out Amid Short Supply Coca-Cola's new cane-sugar version of its signature soda is starting to roll out in the US, but the beverage is running into major production hurdles, according to reports. Chief financial officer John Murphy told Bloomberg News on Tuesday, Oct. 21, that Coca-Cola has started distributing Coke made with US cane sugar. The move was previously announced back in July. Murphy said limited domestic supply and bottling capacity are slowing expansion. "It's going to be a measured rollout," he told Bloomberg. "There is only a certain amount of cane sugar available in the United Stat…

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by Chris Spiker
Bladensburg-Cheverly, MD
Breaking News
Child’s Birthday Party Turns Tragic As Car Plows Into Crowd, Injuring 11 In Bladensburg: Police Child’s Birthday Party Turns Tragic As Car Plows Into Crowd, Injuring 11 In Bladensburg: Police
Child’s Birthday Party Turns Tragic As Car Plows Into Crowd, Injuring 11 In Bladensburg: Police A child’s birthday celebration turned into chaos when a vehicle slammed into a crowd outside a home in Prince George's County, leaving 11 people injured — including seven children, police said. The crash happened shortly after 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, in the 4100 block of 56th Avenue, according to the Bladensburg Police Department. Investigators said a vehicle traveling in the area of Annapolis Road struck several people gathered outside the residence before the driver fled on foot. In total, 11 victims were taken to area hospitals — three to Capital Regional Medical Center, one to…

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by Zak Failla
Elizabeth, NJ
Breaking News
Elizabeth Student Hit By Car Walking To School: Police Elizabeth Student Hit By Car Walking To School: Police
Elizabeth Student Hit By Car Walking To School: Police A 15-year-old student was hospitalized after he was hit by a car while walking to school in Elizabeth on Wednesday, Oct. 15, authorities said. The student was struck by a turning car traveling at low speed at Pearl and South streets while he was walking to Elizabeth High School, a spokesperson for the City of Elizabeth said. While the student wasn't injured, he reported feeling dizzy and was taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution, authorities said.

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by Sam Barron
National Interest
Health Officials Issue Warning After Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 5 Along Gulf Coast Health Officials Issue Warning After Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 5 Along Gulf Coast
Health Officials Issue Warning After Flesh-Eating Bacteria Kills 5 Along Gulf Coast A surge of flesh-eating infections is alarming Gulf Coast health officials, with Louisiana confirming five deaths and dozens of hospitalizations. In a Tuesday, Sept. 16 update, the Louisiana Department of Health said 26 state residents have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus in 2025.  All were hospitalized, and five died.  The department urged caution, noting cases are running well above the state’s typical levels for this point in the year. Nationally, doctors see 150 to 200 Vibrio vulnificus cases each year, and about one in five patients die. Warmer coastal waters are l…

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by Joe Lombardi