You've probably heard about respiratory viruses like RSV and the flu, but now doctors are saying a new virus is on the rise. Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, spiked this spring, according to the CDC. The virus causes many of the same symptoms as the flu , including coughing, runny nose, sore throat, and fever. Older people and young children are most vulnerable, and many don't know they have it until they are tested at a hospital.
Many DNA tests on the market offer a glimpse into what makes your individual character, including who your ancestors are and some can even analyze your risk for developing certain diseases. Cheddar News spoke with Sam Beeler, chief strategy officer with Nebula Genomics; Eleanor Griffith, a certified genetic counselor; and Dr. Neil Iyengar, a medical oncologist with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center about the process involved in checking DNA and its effectiveness.
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Focusing on Your Body's Transverse Plane
New research suggests that if you get just 22 minutes of exercise a day, it could counteract the effects of prolonged sitting.
A new study in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry that involved 80 participants with moderate to severe depression found hot yoga could have some positive impacts on mental health.
California Governor Gavin Newsom met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in an effort to promote climate co-operation
Cheddar News checks in with your coast-to-coast weather forecast for Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
Understanding chronic illness and their link to muscle and bone health.
