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	health Daily update ⋅ October 27, 2020
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	The New York Times A Malaria Mystery, Partly Solved: What Happens When the Rains End? The New York Times The malaria parasite is known to take over the protein-making machinery of some infected red blood cells, causing them to produce sticky proteins that then appeared on the surfaces of the cells. These cells adhere to the walls of the veins and arteries, instead of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN British study shows evidence of waning immunity to Covid-19 CNN (CNN) A study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests immunity to the coronavirus is gradually wearing off - at least according to one measure. Older patients, women and those with variety of early symptoms most at risk of &. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Drop in non-coronavirus hospitalizations suggests people are skipping key medical care CNN (CNN) A decline in non-coronavirus hospitalizations suggests that people are delaying necessary medical care during the pandemic, according to two new studies. The studies, released Monday in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, are consistent with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Beast Federal Prosecution of Child Sex Trafficking Significantly Declined Under Trump Administration: Report Daily Beast TRAC, a nonpartisan research institute at Syracuse University, has released a new report finding that federal prosecution of child sex trafficking cases has significantly declined since 2017, the year President Trump took office. This doesn't mean incidents of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape UK COVID-19 Update: Waning Immunity, Firework Warning Medscape These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today. Waning Immunity. The latest data from Imperial's REACT-2 study involving 365,104 people taking home finger prick tests show coronavirus immunity wanes over time. In a preprint ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Lakers and Dodgers fans "likely" fueling rise in coronavirus cases, LA County says CBS News The success of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers are bringing fans together in the LA area and it is "highly likely" that is helping drive an uptick in coronavirus cases, the Los Angeles County Department of Health said Monday. The Lakers won the NBA ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report COVID Spikes Exacerbate Health Worker Shortages U.S. News & World Report By Katheryn Houghton. COVID-19 cases are surging in rural places across the Mountain States and Midwest, and when it hits health care workers, ready reinforcements aren't easy to find. In Montana, pandemic-induced staffing shortages have shuttered a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Diet drinks linked to heart issues, study finds. Here's what to do CNN In 1977 Congress decreed that any food sweetened with saccharin must carry a scary warning label: "Use of this product may be hazardous to your health. This product contains saccharin which has been determined to cause cancer in laboratory animals." Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD COVID Syndrome Seen in Kids Also Strikes Adults WebMD By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter. MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- When the new coronavirus pandemic first began, respiratory distress immediately became the hallmark of severe COVID-19 illness. News reports focused on the inability to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Identifying hotspots of low mammography screening in Black, Hispanic women Medical Xpress A young cancer epidemiologist who has already helped identify hotspots for geographic, racial and ethnic disparities in breast cancer mortality in the United States, is now looking at mammography screening rates in those hotspots. Identifying the hotspots ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Colon Cancer Screening Should Start Earlier, at Age 45, US Panel Says The New York Times Adults should start screening for colorectal cancer routinely at the age of 45, instead of waiting until 50, a government task force recommended on Tuesday, in a move that reflected the sharp rise in the number of colon and rectal cancers in young adults. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Nurses Are at High Risk for Covid Among Health Workers, CDC Says The New York Times Among health care workers, nurses in particular have been at significant risk of contracting Covid-19, according to a new analysis of hospitalized patients by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The findings were released Monday as a surge of ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid: Antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection' BBC News Levels of protective antibodies in people wane "quite rapidly" after coronavirus infection, say researchers. Antibodies are a key part of our immune defences and stop the virus from getting inside the body's cells. The Imperial College London team found the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Group sees 14% increase in child Covid-19 cases with close to 800000 US kids infected CNN (CNN) Children account for 11% of all Covid-19 cases in the US, a 14% increase over the past two weeks, the American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday. Despite the Trump administration's new policy, many pharmacies still won&# · Despite the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Lakes Tribune COVID-19 Infections Causing Health Care Worker Shortages U.S. News & World Report COVID-19 cases are surging in rural places across the Mountain States and Midwest, and when it hits health care workers, ready reinforcements aren't easy to find. In Montana, pandemic-induced staffing shortages have shuttered a clinic in the state's capital, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News How to keep your newborn baby healthy during COVID-19 pandemic ABC News Caring for a newborn in the midst of a pandemic may seem daunting and complicated, but there's good news: The core advice hasn't changed. Experts still agree on child care basics like rooming in, breastfeeding and regular visits to the pediatrician -- just ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Higher COVID Death Risk Spelled Out by Troponins, ECG MedPage Today Hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and myocardial injury had a broad range of echocardiographic abnormalities that put them at higher risk of in-hospital mortality, according to registry data from spring 2020. Among 305 patients with lab-confirmed ... Flag as irrelevant
	seattlepi.com LA County hits new milestones in coronavirus cases, deaths amid troubling increase in infections Los Angeles Times Los Angeles County on Monday reached two unwelcome milestones in its fight against the novel coronavirus: 300,000 cases and 7,000 deaths. The magnitude of those figures, officials say, reinforce the importance of continued caution in the face of a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Titusville Herald Dunleavy: Alaska Has Entered Virus 'Acceleration Phase' U.S. News & World Report JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state's chief medical officer is urging Alaska residents to avoid all activities with people outside their households, especially indoor activities, citing a rapid increase in reported COVID-19 cases. "If you must be around others - wear ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline 21 Tips from an Expert on How to Breastfeed Healthline Are you still pregnant, but looking for some breastfeeding hints for when the time comes? Perhaps your little one is here, but you can't seem to find a good breastfeeding rhythm? Whatever the reason, we're glad you found us! Breastfeeding may be natural, but ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News North Carolina church ordered to close temporarily in wake of deadly COVID-19 outbreak ABC News Health officials said they temporarily shut down a North Carolina church after it was connected to massive coronavirus outbreak that resulted in at least three deaths and more than 100 infections. The Mecklenburg County Health Department ordered United ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Health Highlights: Oct. 27, 2020 HealthDay Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Nurses at High Risk for COVID-19: CDC. Among all health care workers, nurses face the highest risk of catching COVID-19, a new study finds. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Malaria parasites hide out in humans when it's not mosquito season Medical Xpress Malaria parasites survive the mosquito-free dry season by waiting silently in humans for the return of the rainy season that brings back with it mosquitoes. New research, by an international team including Penn State scientists, helps explain how the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Diet Drinks Don't Do Your Heart Any Favors U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Replacing sugary drinks with diet versions may not be any healthier for the heart, a large, new study suggests. French researchers found that people who ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress New York City's coronavirus outbreak spread from more European sources than first reported Medical Xpress The COVID-19 pandemic started earlier than previously thought in New York City and Long Island by dozens of people infected mostly with strains from Europe. A new analysis also shows that most of the spread was within the community, as opposed to ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Health Panel Proposes Colon Cancer Tests Start at 45, Not 50 U.S. News & World Report NEW YORK (AP) — A panel of health experts wants U.S. adults to start getting colon cancer screenings at age 45, five years younger than it previously recommended. While overall, colon cancer rates have been declining, the draft guidelines issued Tuesday ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Studies show long-term COVID-19 immune response CIDRAP The durability of the immune response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 is critical for understanding community outbreaks and serologic testing data, and to predict the longevity of vaccine protection. Two new studies demonstrate how severity ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Sewage surveillance: How scientists track and identify diseases like COVID-19 before they spread Medical Xpress The COVID-19 pandemic has reignited interest in wastewater surveillance, where sewage systems are monitored for the presence of viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. Non-infective fragments of the virus's genetic material have been found in untreated ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters COVID-19 heart changes raise death risk; virus may be lead killer of young adults during surges Reuters (Reuters) - The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. Higher death risk found if COVID-19 causes changes to heart. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress New map of the immune landscape in pancreatic cancer could guide immunotherapy Medical Xpress Stubbornly, frustratingly, pancreatic cancer has remained resistant to immunotherapies that are revolutionizing the treatment of many types of cancer. A new study led by the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center combined single-cell RNA sequencing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek COVID Hospitalizations Are Soaring in These US States Newsweek As the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. approach 8.7 million, COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise as well. Here we take a closer look at some of the states where hospitals are seeing a COVID-19 patient surge. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek What Happens When Hospitals Run Out of Beds for COVID Patients? Newsweek Hospitals across the globe are witnessing an increase in COVID patients as cases rapidly rise. Some doctors are warning they are already becoming overwhelmed, others are preparing for things to get much worse. What happens in hospitals when there is no ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Deaths in South Korea After Flu Vaccinations Shouldn't Stop Flu Shot Campaigns TIME Four dozen people in South Korea have died after recently receiving their seasonal flu shots, but health officials there say the deaths were not related to the vaccinations. South Korean health officials found no direct link between the deaths and the flu shots ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Vaccine hopes rise as Oxford jab prompts immune response among old as well as young adults Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - One of the world's leading COVID-19 experimental vaccines produces a immune response in both young and old adults, raising hopes of a path out of the gloom and economic destruction wrought by the novel coronavirus. This video file ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde apologises over flu jab problems BBC News Scotland's biggest health board has apologised for its handling of this year's flu vaccination programme. It emerged earlier in October that NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) had been inviting the youngest age groups for their flu jabs first. Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD CDC Warns of Listeria Outbreak WebMD Oct. 27, 2020 -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an alert about a multi-state outbreak of listeria infections. The outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes has been reported in three states. All 10 infected people were hospitalized and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com 4 things on the new nutrition label that can help transform your health Today.com A dietitian discusses the most notable new additions to the nutrition facts label and how they can help you make healthful choices. Nutrition label collage of multiple packaging labels. "I like that the calories are bold so consumers can see what the numbers are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Black Hispanic individuals hardest hit by COVID-19 Medical Xpress Results from a new study led by Boston Medical Center (BMC) demonstrate the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Hispanic groups within the US, with the most severe outcomes, including death and intensive care, among Hispanic Black individuals. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Genetic predisposition to increased weight is protective for breast and prostate cancer Medical Xpress Although a recent campaign by Cancer Research UK emphasized obesity as a risk factor for cancer on par with smoking, the scientific literature on the relationship between increased weight and cancer risk is not so clear. In a new analysis, researchers from ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Will there be a COVID vaccine before 2021? What you need to know CNET Experts are hopeful that a vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus will become available sooner rather than later. SOPA Images/Getty Images. For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. When will a ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Listeria outbreak linked to Italian-style deli meats kills 1, hospitalizes 9 across 3 states, CDC says USA TODAY A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has sickened 10 people in three states with one reported death, according to federal health officials. In an investigation notice, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said officials were investigating a multistate ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Social Media 'Kid Influencers' Are Promoting Junk Foods U.S. News & World Report By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Oct. 26, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Is your kid suddenly clamoring for a fast food meal or a sugary cereal you've never even heard of? He or she may have seen the product featured on a favorite ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Five charts that show why people are worried about another COVID-19 surge in Mass. The Boston Globe After a sudden jump Thursday, Massachusetts coronavirus cases have been maintaining levels we haven't seen in months, raising concern among experts that the state might need to consider rolling back some parts of its reopening process. Here are five ... Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch How effective will a COVID vaccine be for older adults? MarketWatch This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. It is part of The Coronavirus Outbreak: What You Need To Know Special Report. As I write this, there are 42 COVID-19 vaccines in various stages of human trials. Eleven of these are in large, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress New COVID-19 related genes—helpful and harmful—found in massive screen Medical Xpress Researchers at Yale University and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard screened hundreds of millions of cells exposed to the COVID-19 and MERS viruses and identified dozens of genes that both enable the viruses to replicate in cells and also those that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org Study tracks evolution of SARS-CoV-2 virus mutations Phys.Org Since COVID-19 began its menacing march across Wuhan, China, in December 2019, and then across the world, the SARS-CoV-2 virus has taken a "whatever works" strategy to ensure its replication and spread. But in a new study published in Evolutionary ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Herd immunity and COVID-19: Experts warn against letting 'things rip' Detroit Free Press With other diseases, such as smallpox, polio and measles, vaccines helped the U.S. reach herd immunity, which occurs when the vast majority of a population is immune to a disease, making the likelihood of its spread to vulnerable people less likely. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Psoriasis Meds Don't Raise Risk of Severe COVID-19: Study HealthDay TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers in the United Kingdom have reassuring news for people with psoriasis based on the first analysis of a global registry of COVID-19 patients who also have the skin disease. Moderate-to-severe cases ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Are you ready for winter and COVID-19? Experts share tips to keep you safe Today.com As the weather cools and coronavirus cases spike in the United States and around the world, many are worried about what the winter will bring: In addition to the flu season and concerns about indoor gatherings, spread of the virus is increasing and hospitals ... Flag as irrelevant
	Futurity: Research News Lab-made mini-lungs mimic real COVID infections Futurity: Research News A new lab-grown living lung model mimics the tiny air sacs of the lungs where coronavirus infection and serious lung damage take place. The advance allows researchers to watch the battle between the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and lung cells at the finest ... Flag as irrelevant

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