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Could a bite from this tick make you allergic to red meat? Learn more about alpha-gal syndrome, a rare allergy spread by Lone star ticks: bit.ly/45mDgRL

Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist Annabelle M. de St. Maurice, MD, MPH Authors Expert Medical Content for MerckManuals.com healthcaredive.com/press-release/…

Leading Palliative Care Pediatrician and Researcher Richard D. Goldstein, MD, Authors Medical Content for MerckManuals.com healthcaredive.com/press-release/…

What are the key facts you need to know about Lyme disease? Merck Manuals author Dr. Larry Bush, Infectious Disease Specialist and Associate Clinical Professor @FloridaAtlantic, explains. Learn more: bit.ly/4pl7TR5

Gastroenterologist and Liver Disease Specialist Tae Hoon Lee, MD, Authors Expert Medical Content for MerckManuals.com healthcaredive.com/press-release/…

Red, white, and boom 250! Celebrate #July4 with a bang, but don't forget to #ProtectYourEars from the noise with earplugs. To learn more about hearing loss, visit: merckmanuals.com/home/ear-nose-…

Award-Winning Cardiologist and Arrhythmia Expert L. Brent Mitchell, MD, FRCPC, Authors Medical Content for MerckManuals.com healthcaredive.com/press-release/…

Speech-in-Noise Difficulties May Signal Early Brain Changes in Older Adults, Study Finds via @HearingHealthM hearinghealthmatters.org/hearing-news-w…

The USDA confirms that the New World screwworm (NWS) fly has arrived in south Texas. The fly produces larvae that can cause a parasitic infestation in animals. Pets, livestock, and wild animals are vulnerable to infestation. Learn more: bit.ly/3QhssAF

Internationally Recognized Psychiatrist David Spiegel, MD, of the Stanford School of Medicine (@StanfordMed) Authors Expert Medical Content for MerckManuals.com healthcaredive.com/press-release/…

Hantaviruses are spread through contact with infected rodents or their droppings. Rarely, Andes hantavirus in spreads directly between people in close physical contact. Learn more: merckmanuals.com/home/infection…

May is Healthy Vision Month. Dr. Sunir Garg shares the 20-20-20 rule to prevent digital eye strain: take a break every 20 minutes to look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. To learn more about #vision health, click on the video below.

Can you identify the difference between a Black Widow and Brown Recluse spider bite? Save this infographic for reference. Read more about spider bites: bit.ly/4d3ELaY

Time to get your eyes checked? Which eye care professional should you visit? Check out our guide: ow.ly/QC9Y50YPgqZ #eyexam #eyehealth #healthtips #ophthalmologist #optometrist #eyedisease #glasses #contacts #contactlenses #cataracts #diabetes #glaucoma #AMD

Certain types of arrhythmias are due to a localized abnormal area in the heart’s electrical system. Destroying or removing that area (ablation) can sometimes eliminate the arrhythmia. Learn more: bit.ly/4cCJAJy

Do you know the seven healthy habits that can not only bolster your overall health but also preserve healthy retinas and eyesight? Embrace these healthy habits today to safeguard your retina health in the future. Download ASRS’s Healthy Habits to Preserve Healthy Vision patient guide today to learn more at asrs.org/patient-educat…. #SeeforaLifetime #RetinaSpecialist #RetinaHealth

May is Better Hearing Month 👂It’s a great time to check in on your hearing health and take simple steps to stay connected. Start learning about hearing health, hearing loss prevention, and ear care today at hearing.org #HearWell

Award-Winning Researcher in Psychiatry and Harvard Medical School (@HarvardMed) Professor, Matcheri S. Keshavan, MD, Authors Expert Medical Content for MerckManuals.com healthcaredive.com/press-release/…

A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has killed three people and sickened at least three others according to the World Health Organization. Hantavirus is a viral disease that is spread from rodents to people. Learn more: bit.ly/4tW0bOO

May is #BetterHearingMonth as well as grass cutting season. Be mindful of the noise from lawn mowers (90 decibels) and other power tools. Protect your hearing by wearing earplugs. Get the facts about hearing loss at merckmanuals.com/home/quick-fac…