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Pharmacies in Yuba City are running out of medicines amid rising respiratory illnesses nationwide

Pharmacies in Yuba City are running out of medicines amid rising respiratory illnesses nationwide

Over-the-counter medications are in increasing demand as people contract respiratory viruses at higher rates. As of Nov. 30, the Department of Health and Human Services recorded 19,593 new flu hospitalizations — up from 11,378 last week — in the United States and 3,661 here in California. This increased number of illnesses prompts people to seek …

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Drinking coffee before running has its benefits, but you also need to take some precautions

Drinking coffee before running has its benefits, but you also need to take some precautions

Lace up your sneakers. Shake your muscles. And down a cup of coffee. For some runners, pre-run coffee is a non-negotiable part of the routine—a ritual so entrenched in the norm that a workout simply wouldn’t feel right without it. If that’s you, good news: Drinking coffee before a run can provide some very real …

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Oregon is running out of hospital beds for children with RSV, affecting others in need of care

Oregon is running out of hospital beds for children with RSV, affecting others in need of care

Oregon Health and Sciences University and Randall Children’s Hospital are taking emergency action to admit more children to their pediatric intensive care units. It comes as an increase in RSV, a common childhood virus that can be dangerous to infants and the elderly, hit Oregon. Hospitals like Oregon Hospital and Science University (above) and Randall …

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How many calories do you burn while running?  Factors to consider

How many calories do you burn while running? Factors to consider

People exercise on an unusually cool morning in Sanam Luang, Bangkok. (File Photo: Apichart Jinakul) The amount of calories you burn while running is an almost impossible number to calculate because so many variables affect the outcome. But here are some of the main factors to consider. – Weight and speed – One of the …

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