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After months away due to a fall, hospitalization and pneumonia, Mitch McConnell returned to the Capitol in a wheelchair and cast a vote on a federal judge, signaling he will participate in tough votes as he continues rehabilitation, while his comeback helps Republicans push the farm bill and renews debate over age and fitness in leadership.
A South Africa study analyzing 59,000 invasive pneumococcal disease cases over 19 years shows air pollution can trigger and alter the timing of infections such as pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis, with different Streptococcus pneumoniae subtypes driving varying risk. Older adults and young children are most vulnerable during high-pollution periods, and improving air quality could reduce disease risk.
ODFW reports that Oregon’s largest bighorn herd along the John Day River (about 1,000 animals) has tested positive for Mycoplasma ovip pneumoniae, a pneumonia-causing bacterium. Officials are tracing spread, identifying the strain, and forming management plans—with no vaccine available—while coordinating with tribal partners and continuing hunts and monitoring for chronic shedders.
Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae, the pneumonia-causing pathogen M. ovi, has been detected in the John Day River bighorn sheep herd, Oregon’s largest at about 1,000 animals, marking the first known cases in this population. There is no vaccine or treatment; necropsies and lab analyses are underway to determine the strain. Management efforts focus on reducing contact with vectors such as domestic goats and sheep (and concerns over nearby aoudad), with ongoing collaboration among ODFW, tribes, landowners, and other partners. Officials are assessing options to curb transmission, and the public is asked to report any dead or sick bighorn sheep observed in the Day Canyon area.
Playwright Jordan Tannahill narrates a week of illness and recovery—hospitalized for bacterial pneumonia in Harrisburg and then recuperating back home in New York—intertwining hospital meals, home routines, and culinary detours (salmon at the hospital, gochujang salmon later, tuna salad, bagels, French Toast Crunch) with writing sessions for his novel The Living Realm, dog walks, neighborhood reflections on queer New York, and a broader take on healthcare costs and slowing down to write and read.
New details reveal Shelley Fabares’ death certificate lists acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) as the immediate cause, with pneumonia named as a contributing factor. The actress had been diagnosed with a respiratory infection weeks earlier and died Aug. 22 at age 82; no autopsy was performed and she was cremated on Aug. 28. Tributes from colleagues followed, and she is survived by her husband Mike Farrell and two stepchildren.
Shelley Fabares, known for The Donna Reed Show and later Coach, died in Los Angeles on Aug. 22 at 82; five days later, her family confirmed pneumonia as the cause of death. She had previously battled autoimmune hepatitis, leading to progressive liver failure and a liver transplant in 2000. She was married to Mike Farrell and remained a steady presence in television and film through her Emmy-nominated roles.
Shelley Fabares, the star of The Donna Reed Show and Coach, died at 82; her family told People the cause was pneumonia. She had autoimmune hepatitis and underwent a liver transplant in 2000, and she also appeared in several 1960s films with Elvis Presley.
Shelley Fabares, the actress known for The Donna Reed Show and Coach, died at 82 after a brief illness; her family announced pneumonia as the cause of death, noting she had autoimmune hepatitis and had a liver transplant in 2000.
Shelley Fabares died in Los Angeles after a battle with pneumonia, and her family later disclosed that years of health problems included autoimmune hepatitis leading to severe liver failure and a liver transplant in 2000. The beloved actress was known for The Donna Reed Show, One Day at a Time, Coach, and the song Johnny Angel.
Shelley Fabares, the longtime TV and film actress known for The Donna Reed Show and Coach, died on August 22 at age 82. Her family told People she died of pneumonia after being diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis, from which she had a liver transplant 26 years ago.
Actress Shelley Fabares, known for The Donna Reed Show and Coach, died at 82 from pneumonia after a history of autoimmune hepatitis and a liver transplant in 2000. She is survived by husband Mike Farrell and two stepchildren, with family tributes praising her warmth and enduring impact on American television.
Shelley Fabares, beloved for The Donna Reed Show and Coach, died at 82 after a brief illness. Her family confirmed the cause of death as pneumonia; she had autoimmune hepatitis and underwent a liver transplant in 2000. She is survived by her husband, Mike Farrell, and two stepchildren.
A University of Utah-led study surveyed 1,475 Americans and found that the long-standing 'always finish the course' advice is not universal. Shorter antibiotic courses can be as effective and safer for infections like pneumonia, though some illnesses (e.g., tuberculosis) require longer treatment. Public beliefs lag behind evidence, with about 60% preferring longer courses and 88% having heard the 'finish your course' mantra. The authors call for clearer, nuance-focused communication between clinicians and patients as evidence evolves.
The Franklin County Health Department has confirmed several cases of Legionnaires’ disease. Legionella bacteria are present in water systems and do not spread person-to-person. Officials are collaborating with state health agencies to identify a common source, while advising the public to reduce risk by cleaning water-mist devices, keeping water heaters at 140°F, and flushing and maintaining water systems.