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	health Daily update ⋅ October 29, 2020
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	The New York Times Death Rates Have Dropped for Seriously Ill Covid Patients The New York Times The coronavirus struck the United States earlier this year with devastating force. In April, it killed more than 10,000 people in New York City. By early May, nearly 50,000 nursing home residents and their caregivers across the country had died. But as the virus ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Immunity to coronavirus lingers for months, study finds CNN (CNN) Immunity to Covid-19 infection lingers for at least five months, researchers reported -- and probably longer than that. While the report may seem confusing and contradictory to a similar report out of Britain this week, it really isn't. People's bodies ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN What we can learn from 1918's deadly second wave CNN (CNN) In the deadly fall wave of the 1918 flu pandemic, millions of people were doomed because they didn't know what we know now about how viruses and respiratory illnesses spread. We might face a similar fate if some people continue to ignore what a ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid-19: Nearly 100000 catching virus every day BBC News Nearly 100,000 people are catching coronavirus every day in England, a major analysis suggests. The study, by Imperial College London, says the pace of the epidemic is accelerating and estimates the number of people infected is now doubling every nine ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk New Estimates for Breast Cancer Risk With HRT Medscape A new, large study has confirmed that different types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are associated with an increased risk for breast cancer and has provided additional information on factors associated with that increased risk. The study was ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid 19: NI records youngest death related to coronavirus BBC News image captionIt's the first time anyone under the age of 19 has died with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland. A male aged 19 or under was among the nine people who died with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland in the past 24 hours. According to the latest figures from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal How Many Have Recovered From Covid-19 Cases? No One Knows. Wall Street Journal Health researchers collect various pieces of Covid-19 data to get a handle on the spread of the new coronavirus, but one metric has proven tough to pin down: how many infected people have recovered. Among the 8.8 million coronavirus cases reported in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cancer Network USPSTF Recommends Lowering CRC Screening Age to 45 Cancer Network For the first time, the draft recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force indicate that screening for colorectal cancer begin at age 45. For the first time, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has posted a draft recommendation ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Artificial intelligence model detects asymptomatic COVID-19 infections through cellphone-recorded coughs Medical Xpress Asymptomatic people who are infected with COVID-19 exhibit, by definition, no discernible physical symptoms of the disease. They are thus less likely to seek out testing for the virus, and could unknowingly spread the infection to others. But it seems those ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Antibody screening finds COVID-19 nearly 7 times more prevalent in OC than thought Medical Xpress Testing a representative sample of Orange County residents for a wide range of coronavirus antibodies, University of California, Irvine researchers found that 11.5 percent of them have antibodies for COVID-19, in contrast to previous estimates of less than 2 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Californian Tracking COVID-19 in the Bay Area's wastewater The Mercury News Bay Area scientists are searching for the COVID-19 virus not only in our noses, but somewhere more private: our poop. When we flush toilets, the waste vanishes instantly, never to be seen, smelled or considered again. But the sludge, a precious resource for ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Study finds 12% of Orange County residents had coronavirus by summer OCRegister A carefully designed study of blood samples from Orange County residents found that 12% had coronavirus antibodies — meaning their immune systems had fought the virus at some point — an infection rate more than seven times higher than official case ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com States with the most flu and pneumonia deaths STLtoday.com ref="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season.htm">flu season in the United States lasts from October to May, although cases tend to peak in December, January, and February. Cases, hospitalizations, and deaths may stay relatively low during some flu ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe 5 advances in Alzheimer's research and treatment that could make a difference The Boston Globe Corrie Pikul is a health writer and editor in the Boston area. Send comments to magazine@globe.com.For decades, Alzheimer's has frustrated every effort to cure it, despite often promising efforts. "While we've cured Alzheimer's in a million mice, we still ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay For Some Women, Postpartum Depression Lingers for Years HealthDay THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Many women have depression symptoms after giving birth, but for some postpartum depression hangs on for years, a U.S. government study finds. Of nearly 4,900 new mothers researchers followed, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: The possible long-term mental health impacts BBC News Covid-19 has increased anxiety for many of us, and experts warn a sizable minority could be left with mental health problems that outlast the pandemic. From dining out at restaurants with her partner and relatives to attending book clubs with friends, Susan ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Coronavirus mask use up overall, still lags among younger generations, CDC finds Fox News While Americans increased their reported mask use between April and June, other mitigation measures dropped or saw little improvement, according to a report from the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC). Younger people reported less ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Bay Area California Warns of Virus Uptick, Names Vaccine Ethics Panel NBC Bay Area California has seen an uptick in coronavirus-related hospitalizations and intensive care admissions in the last two weeks, prompting renewed warnings Tuesday from Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state's top health official even as newly confirmed cases ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Age and pre-existing conditions increase risk of stroke among COVID-19 patients Medical Xpress Fourteen out of every 1,000 COVID-19 patients admitted to hospital experience a stroke, a rate that is even higher in older patients and those with severe infection and pre-existing vascular conditions, according to a report published this week. COVID-19 has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Dietitians share their top picks for stocking your pantry this fall Today.com Winter's coming, and so, it seems, is another wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the staples nutrition experts say you should stock up on now. Food items on pantry shelves. "Instacart search data shows that consumers are already planning ahead and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News How does the coronavirus affect the heart? ABC News Even though it's known as a respiratory virus, doctors believe the coronavirus can directly infect the heart muscle and cause other problems leading to heart damage. By The Associated Press. October 29, 2020, 12:22 AM. • 2 min read. Share to Facebook Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress COVID stress syndrome: 5 ways the pandemic is affecting mental health Medical Xpress The network of interconnected mental health symptoms associated with COVID-19 is best understood as a multi-faceted syndrome. Credit: Pixabay/Canva. In addition to its staggering impact on physical well-being and mortality, COVID-19 is also taking an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Major new African genome study finds varieties that inform African history, migration and immunity Medical Xpress More than three million new genetic variants were uncovered in one of the most extensive studies of high-depth-sequenced African genomes reported to date. The major new study, published today as the cover story in Nature, provides insights into ancient ... Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org Researchers examine the decline in average body temperature among healthy adults over the past two decades Phys.Org In the nearly two centuries since German physician Carl Wunderlich established 98.6°F (37 C) as the standard "normal" body temperature, it has been used by parents and doctors alike as the measure by which fevers—and often the severity of illness—have ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Study Shows COVID-19 May Cause Brain Aging WebMD October 29, 2020 -- The coronavirus can affect brain functioning and cause mental decline equivalent to the brain aging by about 10 years, according to a new study published on the preprint server MedRxiv. The study hasn't yet been peer-reviewed. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Colon Cancer Screening Should Start at Age 45, According to New Guidelines Healthline Earlier colorectal screening could save lives by cancer when it is easier to treat, according to new guidelines. This move reflects a rise since the 1980s in colon and rectal cancers in Americans, with a sharper increase in younger age groups. Colorectal cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Will kids or pregnant women be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Today.com Children and pregnant women need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to eliminate spread of the virus but have been largely excluded from vaccine trials. Katelyn Evans, 16, receives a COVID-19 vaccine during a trial at Cincinnati Children's Hospital ... Flag as irrelevant
	Courier Journal Trusting her instincts, Louisville musician battles months of delays for cancer diagnosis Courier Journal Let's just skip all this. That was Brigid Kaelin's attitude as doctors told her they wanted to perform a lumpectomy on the 8-millimeter tumor they'd found inside her right breast. The abnormality had evadedbotha mammogram and an ultrasound, and it only ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Columbus Dispatch What will 2020 flu season look like? Hard to say, but COVID precautions may reduce spread The Columbus Dispatch Trying to predict the flu season, even for experts with data and science at their fingertips, is generally as effective as staring into a crystal ball for answers on the future. "Oftentimes they are wrong or off-base," said Dr. Joseph Gastaldo, an OhioHealth infectious ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mail Study provides new estimates of breast cancer risks associated with HRT Medical Xpress A new study published by The BMJ today provides new estimates of the increased risks of breast cancer associated with use of different hormone replacement therapy (HRT) preparations in the UK. It confirms that HRT use is associated with increased risks of ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Asymptomatic Children With SARS-CoV-2 Have Lower Viral Load HealthDay WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Children with asymptomatic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have lower viral load (VL) than symptomatic children, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in the Journal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Diet Soda No Better Than Regular Soda for Heart Health Healthline According to a recent study, people who regularly drink either sugary drinks or artificially sweetened beverages have a higher risk of stroke and heart disease than those who avoid sugary drinks. Researchers found drinking 'diet' versions of sugary drinks with ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Scientists say side effects of COVID-19 infection could set the stage for Parkinson's disease mlive.com GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A recently published journal article co-authored by Van Andel Institute scientist Dr. Patrik Brudin explores possible connections between COVID-19 and Parkinson's disease. Can COVID-19 infection increase the risk of developing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Spread of a novel SARS-CoV-2 variant across Europe in summer 2020 Medical Xpress Researchers from Basel and Spain have identified a novel SARS-CoV-2 variant that has spread widely across Europe in recent months, according to an un-peer-reviewed preprint released this week. While there is no evidence of this variant being more ... Flag as irrelevant
	Quartz How to get your flu shot in the US Quartz Pharmacies and grocery stores · Doctor's offices · Urgent care · Your public health department · If you live outside the US · Flu shots aren't perfect—but you should get them anyway · Recommended stories. Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Georgia explores wastewater testing to predict COVID-19 outbreaks Atlanta Journal Constitution Each week from 6 a.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday, utility workers in Athens collect samples from two of the largest water treatment plants in Athens-Clarke County. At the University of Georgia's Environmental Health Science Lab, scientists test the samples for ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPBS SD County Reports 330 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 Deaths As Numbers 'Hold Steady' KPBS San Diego County public health officials reported 330 new COVID-19 cases and four additional coronavirus fatalities Wednesday, raising the region's total to 55,540 cases and 881 deaths. These statistics come a day after the county avoided the state's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Will Florida keep funding local coronavirus contact tracing? The state won't say. Tampa Bay Times The director of the Palm Beach County health department made a startling public statement Tuesday: After Nov. 30, Florida will stop funding local efforts to trace new coronavirus infections. "We want to keep the contact tracing effective. We want to maintain ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Health workers and their families account for 1 in 6 hospital COVID-19 cases Medical Xpress Healthcare workers and their families account for a sixth (17%) of hospital admissions for COVID-19 in the working age population (18-65 years), finds a study from Scotland published by The BMJ today. Although hospital admission with COVID-19 in this age ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver UCHealth Looking For Coloradans To Participate In COVID-19 Vaccination Trial CBS Denver LOVELAND, Colo. (CBS4) — More than 1,000 Coloradans will have the opportunity to be among the first recipients of a new COVID-19 vaccine. The phase three clinics trial will test the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine through UCHealth in northern Colorado ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun Why you shouldn't worry about studies showing waning coronavirus antibodies Baltimore Sun The portion of people in Britain with detectable antibodies to the coronavirus fell by roughly 27% over a period of three months this summer, researchers reported Monday, prompting fears that immunity to the virus is short-lived. But several experts said these ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Nurses Most Likely Health Care Workers to Be Hospitalized With COVID-19 HealthDay THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly 6 percent of patients requiring hospitalization for COVID-19 are health care personnel (HCP), according to research published in the Oct. 26 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post UK vaccine chief warns of over-optimism, early imperfection Washington Post LONDON — Warning that the first COVID-19 vaccines may be imperfect, the head of the U.K effort to develop a vaccine called Wednesday for immediate international cooperation to prevent the "largest global recession in history.'' Support our journalism. Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle New breakthroughs in breast implants provide hope for breast cancer patients Houston Chronicle For 19 years, Jennifer Gail has felt like her breasts are not her own. Gail was diagnosed at age 36 with stage 4 (metastatic) breast cancer, which led to her first reconstructive surgery on her left breast. Some patients immediately have reconstructive surgery ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Research group launches portable arm rehabilitation device Medical Xpress A new portable arm rehabilitation robot will help patients to carry out robot-aided therapy at home, allowing them to perform intensive exercises without visiting hospitals or clinics, which can possibly reduce the risk of exposure to infectious diseases such as ... Flag as irrelevant
	WISHTV.com Immunity to coronavirus lingers for months, study finds WISHTV.com (CNN) — Immunity to COVID-19 infection lingers for at least five months, researchers reported — and probably longer than that. While the report may seem confusing and contradictory to a similar report out of Britain this week, it really isn't. People's bodies ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Postpartum Depression May Persist for 36 Months HealthDay Postpartum Depression May Persist for 36 Months. Mothers with history of mood disorder, gestational diabetes more likely to be in high-persistent group. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Cognitive disorders linked to severe COVID-19 risk Medical Xpress Dementia and other cognitive disorders now appear to be risk factors for developing severe COVID-19, according to research from the University of Georgia. The findings highlight the need for special care for populations with these preexisting conditions ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post How does the coronavirus affect the heart? Washington Post How does COVID-19 affect the heart? Even though it's known as a respiratory virus, doctors believe the coronavirus can directly infect the heart muscle and cause other problems leading to heart damage. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. In some ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Can video games help you level up your health? Albany Times Union Lea en español. You might assume that portraying video games as bad for your health would be as easy as shooting ducks on an old Nintendo. Even a professional gamer like Noah "Nifty" Francis, 22, admits players aren't known for having great habits. Flag as irrelevant

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