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The United States’ number of new infections has steadily climbed over the past week after plateauing for the previous 80 days, per The New York Times. California reported the highest daily increase in the number of infections since the pandemic began, with 4,515 new cases in one day. A single county in Texas—Harris County—reported 1,100 new cases over the span of two days. And Florida reported 3,207 new cases in one day, the highest number they’ve seen....

For the study (which has not been peer-reviewed and was published in pre-print form on medRxiv), medical experts from the University of Virginia School of Medicine examined the blood of 57 coronavirus patients found on the hospital’s electronic database. From their analysis, the study authors realized that high levels of a cytokine named IL-13 were associated with “worsened COVID-19 outcomes regardless of patients’ gender, age, or other health problems.“ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Cytokines—proteins produced by immune cells—cause the immune system to overreact, a process known as “cytokine storms,” which is associated with COVID-19 and other illnesses....

The Society of Breast Imaging just released a statement saying people who recently got a COVID vaccine may present axillary [in the armpit] lymph node swelling, which could mimic a sign of breast cancer. Since the axillary lymph nodes are near the outer breast, the sight of them swollen during a breast exam could easily raise concern. The statement detailed how professionals should document such an occurrence, and suggested people wait to schedule their appointment to prevent unnecessary worry....

RELATED: Dr. Fauci Just Issued This Urgent Warning to Vaccinated People. In a Nov. 15 interview hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center, Fauci acknowledged that the steady decline seen since the worst of the Delta surge has stalled. “The only thing that’s a little bit disconcerting is that we’re beginning to plateau,” he said, per CNBC. “In other words, the deceleration of cases is now plateaued, and in some areas of the country, we’re starting to see a bit of an uptick....

According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronavirus cases are on the rise again in the U.S., with an 8 percent increase in infections in the last week. Of course, we’ve seen cases climb back numerous times throughout the past two years of the pandemic, but this most recent rise has come with a concerning caveat: hospitalizations and deaths are increasing as well....

RELATED: This Is How Much the Moderna Vaccine Really Protects You, New Study Says. “If you look at a number of studies, again, that have come out literally within the last few days, on each of them, the … neutralization resistance to the [Indian variant] 617 antibody suggests that the current vaccines that we are all using—that we’ve been speaking about—would be at least partially and probably quite protective,” he told reporters....

RELATED: This Is When the Pandemic Will Finally Be Over, Former FDA Head Now Says. During an appearance on CNN’s State of the Union on Nov. 21, Fauci noted that there’s still a chance for us to ensure the upcoming holiday season doesn’t bring about another overwhelming wave of new cases. Namely, he urged everyone eligible to seek out their booster shots and for children between the ages of five and 11 who recently became eligible for vaccines to get their doses as soon as possible....

The Nickelodeon star, who rose to fame through shows like Drake & Josh and The Amanda Show, has paved his way into a music career since the early 2000s, when he was still acting. But it seems as if the star has been making a full transition to musician, as his last major acting gigs were in 2018.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb He was born as Jared Drake Bell in 1986, but “Campana,” which translates to “bell” in Spanish, is the last name currently featured on all of the celebrity’s verified social media accounts, alongside the Mexican flag—which also may be where he lives now....

RELATED: Drinking This Popular Beverage Can Triple Your Cancer Risk, Studies Say. The latest research comes from a study published on Mar. 4 in the journal Nature, which analyzed data from 36,678 healthy adults across the U.K. who were middle-aged or older. The information included the self-reported number of “units” of alcohol consumed per week or month—with one standard drink in the U.S. being equivalent to 1.75 units in the U....

RELATED: If You Notice This on Your Fingers, Have Your Kidneys Checked, Experts Warn. Kidney disease affects more than 37 million people in the country, according to the NFK, but symptoms of it can progress with “little to no warning.” This can essentially result in even more dire conditions like chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Despite the fact that it’s not easy to catch kidney disease in its early stage, there are still signs you can look out for....

READ THIS NEXT: This Common Spice Can Actually Improve Your Memory, Study Says. Like other health concerns, dementia has risk factors that remain out of our control, such as age or family history. But research has shown there are plenty of changes you can make that could lower your chances of developing the condition. According to Mayo Clinic, staying on top of your heart health by keeping an eye on your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, incorporating exercise, and avoiding drinking too much alcohol can all have an effect....

READ THIS NEXT: Julia Roberts Called This Co-Star “Completely Disgusting.” In a new interview with the podcast Behind the Velvet Rope with David Yontef (via Page Six), Eric, 66, shared that he thinks the rumors of a feud with Julia, 54, began when he gave an interview around 1990. “Julia and I have always been fine,” he said. “I think years and years ago, I was doing a press tour for some movie....

In a study published June 16 in the journal Physics of Fluids, researchers looked at whether or not the “turbulence” caused by flushing a toilet would be enough to propel aerosol particles—potentially carrying the virus—out of the bowl. The results were alarming: Nearly 60 percent of particles reached high above the toilet seat. And that could mean “large-scale virus spread.“ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter....

READ THIS NEXT: 6 ’90s Movies That Would Never Be Made Today. Obviously, Paltrow is still very famous today, but in the ’90s, she was more known as a movie star than a lifestyle brand maven. During the decade, she starred in films including Se7en, Emma, Sliding Doors, and The Talented Mr. Ripley. She won an Oscar for Best Actress in 1999 for her performance in Shakespeare in Love. And she dated other famous stars of the day, including Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck....

It’s long been believed that cardiac arrest is an ailment that strikes without warning, which is part of what makes it so deadly. But it turns out, the condition may not arrive so unexpectedly after all. Chugh and a team of fellow researchers pinpointed some red flags that could signal cardiac arrest days or even weeks before the event strikes. Read on to find out what they are. RELATD: If Your Nails Look Like This, Get Your Heart Checked Immediately....

The good news? Early detection and treatment can significantly enhance your chances of overcoming lung cancer—meaning that knowing what to look out for and getting regular screenings from your doctor can make all the difference. Read on to learn one surprising symptom in the hands which has been “strongly linked” to lung cancer. RELATED: If You Notice This With Your Eyes, Have Your Lungs Checked, Experts Warn. Cancer cells—in particular those found in lung tumors—secrete hormones and proteins that can cause blood and fluid to pool in your fingertips....

Ruck explained that he doesn’t know how he got the infection and wasn’t aware he had it until he passed out and ended up in the hospital. The 65-year-old actor also shared how he was feeling before he was hospitalized, and how when he finally woke up, he realized that over a week had passed. Read on to see what else Ruck had to say about the scary experience and the symptoms that came before his diagnosis....

“I didn’t realize so many people would have such a strong opinion about it,” McCarthy says. Here’s how McCarthy responded to the criticism and her reason for only showering twice a week. 1 A “Gross Human Being” In her video, McCarthy explains her unique approach to cleanliness. “So I’ve recently found out that I’m a gross human being,” she says. “This is because most girls, when they say that they wash their hair twice a week, they literally mean wash their hair – and they shower every day....

While many Americans may have been holding out hope for a quick return to pre-pandemic living, recent coronavirus surges have shown that the mask recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) might be around in some capacity even after a vaccine is developed. “I think that mask-wearing and some degree of social distancing, we will be living with—hopefully living with happily—for several years,” Eric Toner, MD, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and a world leader in pandemic preparedness, told CNET....

READ THIS NEXT: Doing This at Night Makes You 3 Times More Likely to Get Alzheimer’s. Researchers from Tufts University and the University of Oxford published an important discovery this month in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Using a 3D human tissue culture model of the brain, they demonstrated that the herpes simplex virus (HSV) can, under certain circumstances, trigger Alzheimer’s disease—the most common form of dementia. In particular, they identified HSV-1, the type of herpes simplex that causes oral herpes, as responsible for initiating the onset of certain dementia cases....