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Lancaster measles deaths test vaccine rhetoric tied to RFK Jr.

Two unvaccinated Lancaster County residents have died from measles, the first Pennsylvania measles deaths in 35 years, as the state reports 393 confirmed cases and 70 hospitalizations this year. The deaths revive scrutiny of RFK Jr., who in 2021 praised Lancaster’s low vaccine uptake and has long promoted anti-vaccine views; he has not publicly commented on the fatalities, while Pennsylvania’s governor rejected Kennedy’s outreach. Health officials emphasize that the MMR vaccine provides strong protection and helps slow the spread of measles.

via MS NOW|

#amish #health #lancaster-county

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PA records first measles deaths in 35 years as outbreak fuels vaccine debate

Two Lancaster County residents died from measles—the first PA deaths in 35 years—as the state reports 393 cases across 28 counties with about 70 hospitalizations, and all confirmed cases occurring in unvaccinated individuals, prompting Gov. Shapiro to challenge federal vaccine messaging amid a broader national debate.

via The Washington Post|

#amish #health #lancaster-county

health11 days ago•36 min saved

Cash-based osteopathic doctor brings hands-on care to Earl Township's Plain community

Dr. Thomas Fisher opened Legacy Osteopathic in Earl Township, offering cash-only care with an hour-long first visit ($420) and a 30-minute follow-up ($210), using osteopathic manipulative medicine to treat musculoskeletal issues. The practice targets the Amish and Old Order Mennonite Plain communities who typically self-pay, allowing more time and personalized care free from insurance constraints. Fisher emphasizes culturally competent, hands-on treatment and also educates the community about measles amid rising local cases, treating a range of patients including pregnant women and newborns while building a small, referral-based practice.

via LancasterOnline|

#amish #cash-based-healthcare #fisher

technology7 months ago•4 min saved

Amish Embrace E-Bikes as a Practical Path Between Tradition and Modernity

Some Amish communities are expanding from horse-drawn buggies to e-bikes, with about two-thirds of churches allowing them. They view e-bikes as practical transportation that can be charged with limited electricity or solar, helping mobility and family time, while a minority oppose them over concerns they could hasten a shift toward cars and erode traditional skills.

via Jalopnik|

#amish #e-bike #holmes-county-ohio

health11 months ago•4 min saved

Amish Families in Pennsylvania Confront Autism and Tylenol Use, Experts Say

Amish families do experience autism, contrary to claims that they do not, but accurate data on prevalence is lacking due to underdiagnosis and cultural factors. Experts emphasize the role of genetics and caution against linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism without scientific proof, criticizing political statements that suggest such connections.

via Inquirer.com|

#amish #autism #genetics

crime1 year ago•4 min saved

Amish Mother Charged with Murdering Son in Lake Incident

An Amish woman, Ruth Miller, was charged with the murder of her 4-year-old son after she threw him into an Ohio lake, claiming she was testing her faith and believed she was acting under God's direction. Her husband also drowned earlier during a faith test, and their other children were involved in water-based trials. The family and community attribute the tragic events to mental illness, and Ruth Miller is currently receiving mental health treatment.

via CBS News|

#amish #child-endangerment #crime

health1 year ago•5 min saved

Amish Patient's Brain Inflammation Revealed as Rare Genetic Disorder at CHOP

A rare genetic disorder called complement factor I deficiency, which is more common in the Amish community due to the founder effect, was identified as the cause of brain inflammation in an Amish girl at CHOP, leading to better diagnosis and treatment for similar cases in the community.

via Inquirer.com|

#amish #brain-inflammation #complement-factor-i-deficiency

health1 year ago•4 min saved

Scientists Discover Why Amish Children Rarely Suffer from Allergies

Scientists are studying why Amish children almost never develop allergies, discovering that early exposure to farm microbes in barn dust trains their immune systems to react calmly to allergens. This 'farm effect' could lead to new preventive treatments like probiotics or dust-derived therapies to combat allergies in the broader population.

via ZME Science|

#allergies #amish #farm-effect

health1 year ago•1 min saved

Amish Lifestyle May Hold Key to Avoiding Allergies

The Amish are remarkably resistant to allergies, with only 7% of Amish children testing positive for common allergens, making them one of the least allergic populations in the developed world, unlike the general U.S. population and other traditional farming communities.

via The Boston Globe|

#allergic-diseases #allergies #amish

health1 year ago•0 min saved

Amish Lifestyle May Hold Key to Allergy Resistance

The Amish are nearly immune to allergies, with only 7% of Amish children showing allergic responses compared to over 50% of the general U.S. population, making them a mystery to experts studying allergies.

via The Washington Post|

#allergic-diseases #allergies #amish

health1 year ago•7 min saved

Rural Americans Less Affected by Major Killers, Study Finds

Amish communities, living without modern technology and processed foods, are significantly healthier, with lower rates of obesity, cancer, heart disease, and mental illnesses, due to their active, agrarian lifestyle, fresh diet, strong community ties, and natural circadian rhythms.

via Daily Mail|

#amish #chronic-diseases #diet

health1 year ago•9 min saved

Pets' Impact on Your Immune System

Living with animals, especially in childhood, can positively influence the immune system by increasing microbial exposure, which may reduce the risk of allergies, eczema, and autoimmune conditions, as evidenced by studies on Amish communities and other farm environments.

via BBC|

#allergies #amish #health

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Trial Proceeds with Testimony from Husband of Slain Pregnant Amish Woman"

The husband of a pregnant Amish woman testified that his young children told him about the killing when he returned home, leading to the arrest of Shawn C. Cranston, who is facing multiple charges including two counts of homicide in the killing of Rebekah Byler and her unborn child. The district judge ruled there was enough evidence to send the case to trial, despite the defense's argument that prosecutors did not identify a motive or produce a murder weapon. Witnesses described seeing a red Jeep in the area that morning, and members of the Amish community filled the courtroom during the preliminary hearing.

via WPVI-TV|

#amish #crime #murder

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Pregnant Amish Woman's Accused Killer Faces Pennsylvania Hearing"

Truck driver Shawn C. Cranston, 52, is accused of killing pregnant Amish woman Rebekah Byler and her unborn child in her rural Pennsylvania home. He is due for a preliminary hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to advance the charges toward trial, including accusations of burglary and trespassing. Byler, 23, was found with head and neck wounds, and authorities have not indicated a possible motive. Cranston has been in jail without bond since his arrest on March 2.

via NBC News|

#amish #crime #murder

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Arrest Made in Slaying of Pregnant Amish Woman

A pregnant Amish mother of two was found murdered in her home, with her throat cut and a "scalping type wound" to her head. The suspect, Shawn Cranston, 52, has been arrested and charged with criminal homicide, criminal homicide of an unborn child, burglary, and criminal trespass. The motive for the grisly murder is unclear, but a family friend suggested it may have been a case of mistaken identity related to a custody dispute over Cranston's grandson. The tight-knit community is shocked and heartbroken by the brutal killing.

via New York Post |

#amish #arrest #crime