Ian Weissman, DO
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The treatment works best when started within 48 hours of symptom onset. Therefore, the CDC says treatment should not be withheld due to a negative test result if a person’s symptoms are consistent with the flu, especially if they are in a high risk group.
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Amid rise in flu cases, what to know about at-home flu tests
As flu cases rise across the country, here is everything to know about testing yourself for the illness at home.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:26 AM
The treatment works best when started within 48 hours of symptom onset. Therefore, the CDC says treatment should not be withheld due to a negative test result if a person’s symptoms are consistent with the flu, especially if they are in a high risk group.
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There are also steps you can take to reduce the risk of respiratory infections on vacation, so you get to enjoy it. Keep up to date with flu and COVID boosters, and take other precautions, such as wearing an N95 mask on planes and in airports.
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Why You Always Seem to Get Sick Just as Your Holiday Begins
You've been hanging out for a break, getting through the busy last weeks of work or class.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:16 AM
There are also steps you can take to reduce the risk of respiratory infections on vacation, so you get to enjoy it. Keep up to date with flu and COVID boosters, and take other precautions, such as wearing an N95 mask on planes and in airports.
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Holiday flu surge drives record illness across the United States. At least 7.5 million people had been sickened by late December, resulting in at least 81,000 hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths due to the flu.
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Holiday Flu Surge Drives Record Illness Across the United States
FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The holiday season brought a massive spike in influenza cases across the U.S.New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease
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January 3, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Holiday flu surge drives record illness across the United States. At least 7.5 million people had been sickened by late December, resulting in at least 81,000 hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths due to the flu.
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Chronic pain patients with six or more gabapentin prescriptions had a higher incidence of dementia and mild cognitive impairment. Dementia risk was more than double -- and mild cognitive impairment risk was more than triple.
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Gabapentin Under Scrutiny: 2025 Data Challenged Safety Profile
New research questioned old assumptions
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January 3, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Chronic pain patients with six or more gabapentin prescriptions had a higher incidence of dementia and mild cognitive impairment. Dementia risk was more than double -- and mild cognitive impairment risk was more than triple.
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“There’s evidence from this study that very early vaccination delays lead to later vaccination delays and even missed vaccination for measles. This shows that vaccine hesitancy is really starting early and has a long arc with severe end consequences.”
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Missed first vaccines make babies far more likely to miss measles shot, study finds
Babies who don’t get their first round of vaccines on time at 2 months of age are much less likely to get vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella by age 2, a new study finds.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:59 AM
“There’s evidence from this study that very early vaccination delays lead to later vaccination delays and even missed vaccination for measles. This shows that vaccine hesitancy is really starting early and has a long arc with severe end consequences.”
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"An ode to slugs, the mascots of post-holiday lethargy. They’ve got 500 million years of evolution on their side, after all."
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An ode to slugs, the mascots of post-holiday laziness
They’ve got 500 million years of evolution on their side, after all.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:11 AM
"An ode to slugs, the mascots of post-holiday lethargy. They’ve got 500 million years of evolution on their side, after all."
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The ACA’s enhanced subsidies have expired. Here’s what you need to know.
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The ACA’s enhanced subsidies have expired. Here’s what you need to know | CNN Politics
The cavalry didn’t come to save the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium subsidies, which ended when 2025 did. And while the House is expected to vote in January on a Democratic proposal to extend t...
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January 2, 2026 at 4:04 AM
The ACA’s enhanced subsidies have expired. Here’s what you need to know.
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More than 75% of U.S. adults may now meet the criteria for obesity.
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More than 75% of US adults may meet criteria for obesity under new definition: Study
A new definition of obesity could nearly double the prevalence of U.S. adults with the condition, a new study published Monday finds.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:02 AM
More than 75% of U.S. adults may now meet the criteria for obesity.
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Recent studies have highlighted the potential health benefits of coffee, particularly its influence on longevity and reducing chronic disease risk.
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How much coffee should you drink for a long, healthy life?
Coffee may boost longevity and lower diabetes risk according to the latest research. Here is what the evidence tells us.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Recent studies have highlighted the potential health benefits of coffee, particularly its influence on longevity and reducing chronic disease risk.
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Last month, the FDA approved for the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss, expected to be widely available this month. Another GLP-1 pill, is expected to gain approval later this year.
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What to watch for in weight loss drugs in 2026
Weight loss pills and a growing number of ways to buy the drugs could make them easier to access.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Last month, the FDA approved for the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss, expected to be widely available this month. Another GLP-1 pill, is expected to gain approval later this year.
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Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year.
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Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year.
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I do this. And grocery stores.
January 1, 2026 at 11:34 PM
I do this. And grocery stores.
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Wow wow wow. Thanks, Ian.
January 1, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Wow wow wow. Thanks, Ian.
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They grew up during this time period too. That’s why what they are doing makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.
December 31, 2025 at 2:46 AM
They grew up during this time period too. That’s why what they are doing makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.
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In addition to getting the flu vax 💉, wear a snug N95 mask 😷 when not at home.
Getting a flu shot each year helps protect against both Influenza A and Influenza B. Even if vaccination does not completely prevent infection, it can reduce the severity and length of illness.
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Flu on the rise: Here's how to treat it and when antivirals work best - UPI.com
Flu cases are climbing across the United States as the season reaches its peak, and millions of people may get sick in the weeks ahead.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:44 AM
In addition to getting the flu vax 💉, wear a snug N95 mask 😷 when not at home.
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Among the many reasons I don’t eat raw oysters: If you get sick, it’s because you ate a *raw* *oyster*.
Salmonella outbreak tied to raw oysters sickens 64 in 22 States. Experts urge people to cook oysters before consuming them, as it lowers the risk of Salmonella.
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Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Raw Oysters Sickens 64 in 22 States
TUESDAY, Dec. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Health officials are warning seafood lovers to think twice before eating raw oysters amid a Salmonella outbreak that h
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December 31, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Among the many reasons I don’t eat raw oysters: If you get sick, it’s because you ate a *raw* *oyster*.
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Quem vai viajar pro hemisfério norte... provavelmente vai trazer algum bicho pra cá
"If you're using public transportation, if you're in the room with a lot of other people, if you're in a healthcare setting, it's really smart to wear a mask especially higher-quality masks. I was taking the subway yesterday, and I was wearing an N95 mask."
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Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows
Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Quem vai viajar pro hemisfério norte... provavelmente vai trazer algum bicho pra cá
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Put these in the back of your mind so you know what to ask for if your doctor isn't up to speed.
From robotic surgery performed 7,000 miles away to the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, 2025 has been a year full of medical breakthroughs. Here are seven of the biggest innovations in the health and science space this year.
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Groundbreaking robotic surgery, Alzheimer's blood test: 7 of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2025
From robotic surgery performed 7,000 miles away to the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, 2025 has been a year full of medical breakthroughs.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Put these in the back of your mind so you know what to ask for if your doctor isn't up to speed.
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another warning y'all
"If you're using public transportation, if you're in the room with a lot of other people, if you're in a healthcare setting, it's really smart to wear a mask especially higher-quality masks. I was taking the subway yesterday, and I was wearing an N95 mask."
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows
Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know.
www.npr.org
December 31, 2025 at 4:27 AM
another warning y'all
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Smart advice! Wearing a high-quality mask like an N95 in crowded spaces or on public transportation is a simple but effective way to protect yourself and others, especially during flu season or times of high illness transmission.
"If you're using public transportation, if you're in the room with a lot of other people, if you're in a healthcare setting, it's really smart to wear a mask especially higher-quality masks. I was taking the subway yesterday, and I was wearing an N95 mask."
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows
Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know.
www.npr.org
December 31, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Smart advice! Wearing a high-quality mask like an N95 in crowded spaces or on public transportation is a simple but effective way to protect yourself and others, especially during flu season or times of high illness transmission.
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Thank you for sharing. I'm not in an airport/airplane, buses, trains, etc that often, but when I do, I mask. A pocket CO2 meter can give a good idea of fresh air.
December 31, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Thank you for sharing. I'm not in an airport/airplane, buses, trains, etc that often, but when I do, I mask. A pocket CO2 meter can give a good idea of fresh air.
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Girlfriend and I both had it not long ago. It’s a doozy. Sinus craziness first, moves to chest causing difficulty breathing, low fever, headaches, body aches, you start feeling better after 3-4 days but have waves of exhaustion that hit suddenly. Ends with you coughing up lung cookies for a few days
December 31, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Girlfriend and I both had it not long ago. It’s a doozy. Sinus craziness first, moves to chest causing difficulty breathing, low fever, headaches, body aches, you start feeling better after 3-4 days but have waves of exhaustion that hit suddenly. Ends with you coughing up lung cookies for a few days
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From robotic surgery performed 7,000 miles away to the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, 2025 has been a year full of medical breakthroughs. Here are seven of the biggest innovations in the health and science space this year.
abcnews.go.com/Health/groun...
abcnews.go.com/Health/groun...
Groundbreaking robotic surgery, Alzheimer's blood test: 7 of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2025
From robotic surgery performed 7,000 miles away to the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, 2025 has been a year full of medical breakthroughs.
abcnews.go.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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I wish we lived in a society where everyone got access to healthcare and all the exciting new advances on the horizon.
From robotic surgery performed 7,000 miles away to the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, 2025 has been a year full of medical breakthroughs. Here are seven of the biggest innovations in the health and science space this year.
abcnews.go.com/Health/groun...
abcnews.go.com/Health/groun...
Groundbreaking robotic surgery, Alzheimer's blood test: 7 of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2025
From robotic surgery performed 7,000 miles away to the first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, 2025 has been a year full of medical breakthroughs.
abcnews.go.com
December 31, 2025 at 6:35 AM
I wish we lived in a society where everyone got access to healthcare and all the exciting new advances on the horizon.
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A good reminder!
“The flu is a very serious illness. As we go deeper into the flu season, it's likely to be a tough one. Low vaccine uptake in the U.S. will lead to a historically bad flu season this year, but there’s still time to course-correct by getting vaccinated."
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December 31, 2025 at 8:03 AM
A good reminder!