http://localhost:8033/Latest Did You Know? items from Rosen Teen Health & Wellnesshttp://localhost:8033/article/524Last week, health officials reported a case of bubonic plague in Oregon. The patient likely caught the infection from their pet cat, which was showing signs of the illness. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an average of seven Americans get the plague every year.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:35:50 -0500http://localhost:8033/article/118New research published in the <em>New England Journal of Medicine</em> says a single-dose vaccine called Butantan-Dengue is highly effective at preventing dengue fever, even after just one dose. Brazil is currently experiencing an enormous outbreak of dengue fever, and public health experts predict a surge in cases in the Americas, including Puerto Rico.Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:31:19 -0500http://localhost:8033/article/27/2Digital dating abuse is defined as the use of technology and social media to bully, harass, stalk, or intimidate someone. This can include excessive texting, demanding passwords or access to your social media accounts, or being pressured to send or receive unwanted photos or messages.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:50:17 -0500http://localhost:8033/article/226The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that measles is a &ldquo;growing global threat.&rdquo; Since December 2023, there have been 23 measles cases in the U.S., including two outbreaks. Most of the cases were in unvaccinated children and teens.Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:56:45 -0500http://localhost:8033/article/183Cardiovascular disease, or ailments of the heart and blood vessels, is the leading cause of death in both the United States and Canada. There are three main categories of cardiovascular disease: heart, strokes, and peripheral vascular disease.Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:55:32 -0500http://localhost:8033/article/177Health experts say the more apples in your diet, the better. Eating an apple with the skin on ensures that you&rsquo;ll get the most fiber and antioxidants.Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:47:36 -0500http://localhost:8033/article/91Flu infections are rising across the U.S. and Canada. Cold and flu viruses commonly spread from your hands to your eyes, nose, and mouth. To help slow the spread of infection, wash your hands often (or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water aren&rsquo;t readily available), try not to touch your face, and avoid close contact with people who are sick.Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:40:51 -0500http://localhost:8033/article/36According to the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol use contributes to the death of 140,000 Americans annually, making it one of the leading causes of preventable death in the country.Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:58:39 -0500http://localhost:8033/article/29Traffic accidents often increase around the holidays. If you wear a seat belt, your chances are at least 50 percent less of being killed or seriously injured in a car crash than if you are not wearing one.Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:55:36 -0500http://localhost:8033/article/397It&rsquo;s not just &ldquo;junk&rdquo; foods that are highly processed&mdash;many products targeted at specialty diets, like vegan meats and gluten-free baked goods, also contain excessive additives. Foods like almond milk, meat alternatives, and gluten-free bakery items often include gums, fillers, preservatives, and other unnecessary ingredients.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:14:01 -0500