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	health Daily update ⋅ November 30, 2020
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	The New York Times Despite Pandemic Shutdowns, Cancer Doesn't Take a Break The New York Times While a raging pandemic continues to force shutdowns and slowdowns throughout the country, another major risk to human health is not taking a sabbatical: cancer. In the early months of the pandemic, millions of people heeded warnings and fears about ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News COVID-19 vaccine breakthroughs: What happens now? CBS News Reports say there are now three coronavirus vaccines, with effectiveness from 90 to 95%. What the reports do not say, however, is: How will they be distributed? How do we get them? Or what they'll cost? Or how soon they will end the pandemic? Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Pandemic to delay cancer advances by nearly 18 months, researchers fear Medical Xpress Cancer researchers fear advances for patients could be delayed by almost a year and a half because of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey reveals. Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, told the survey that their own ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Coronavirus live updates: Hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients hit all-time high in US ABC News A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now infected more than 62.7 million people and killed over 1.4 million worldwide, according to real-time data compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Gottlieb says shorter quarantine period would still capture "vast majority" of virus cases CBS News Washington — Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, said a shortened recommended quarantine period under consideration by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) should capture the "vast majority" of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Moderna to seek FDA emergency authorization after COVID-19 vaccine shows 94% efficacy in final analysis ABC News In an early morning press release, Moderna announced that its FDA hearing will be held a week later, on Dec. 17. Moderna also announced its coronavirus vaccine is more than 94% effective, according to the final analysis of its massive Phase 3 trial. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Coronavirus cases fell by roughly 30% during England's lockdown CNN (CNN) Coronavirus cases dropped by around 30% in England during the country's second national lockdown, researchers say. Swab tests on more than 105,000 people showed that Covid-19 infections are declining in England, according to an interim report ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post An Oregon nurse bragged on TikTok about not wearing a mask outside of work. She's now on administrative leave. Washington Post Dressed in blue scrubs and carrying a stethoscope around her neck, an oncology nurse in Salem, Ore., looked to the Grinch as inspiration while suggesting that she ignored coronavirus guidelines outside of work. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Years Leading to Menopause See Uptick in Women's Heart Risks: AHA U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Heart disease risk increases in women as they near menopause, so it's crucial to monitor their health and take preventive measures as needed, a new ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD CDC Group Meets Tuesday on COVID Vaccine Priority WebMD The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a group that advises the CDC on when and who to vaccinate for various illnesses, meets Tuesday to vote on how the first COVID-19 vaccine doses should be distributed once approved. Several groups of ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay COVID in Kids: The Most Telling Symptoms HealthDay MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Among thousands of kids tested for COVID-19, an upset stomach, loss of taste/smell, fever and headache were symptoms most predictive of positive test results, a Canadian study found. But one-third of children ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid infections in England fall by 30% over lockdown - React study BBC News Coronavirus infections in England have fallen by about a third over lockdown, according to a major study. Some of the worst-hit areas saw the biggest improvements - but, despite this progress, cases remained relatively high across England. Health Secretary ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTVD-TV North Carolina reports record high 1885 COVID-19 hospitalizations as state reports 8.6% positive test rate WTVD-TV With 95 percent of hospitals reporting, North Carolina has reached a new record in COVID-19 hospitalizations with 1,885. That is up 45 from Saturday. There have been 21 more COVID-19 deaths in the state, bringing the total to 5,240. The state's percent ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress WHO warns malaria fight flat-lining Medical Xpress Progress in eliminating malaria has stalled in recent years, the World Health Organization said Monday, with more than 400,000 people once again estimated to have died from the disease last year. In its World Malaria Report 2020, the WHO said progress ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress COVID-19 studies should also focus on mucosal immunity, researchers argue Medical Xpress Anyone who has undergone a nasal swab or saliva test for COVID-19 knows that the virus is most easily detected in the nose and mouth. That's why, University at Buffalo researchers argue in a new paper, more COVID-19 studies should be devoted to how ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots Medical Xpress Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection—ramping up the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Southern California Orange County's COVID-19 Hospitalizations Jump Nearly 12% Overnight NBC Southern California The number of county residents hospitalized with the virus jumped sharply, from 534 on Saturday to 597 on Sunday, with the number of patients in intensive care rising from 138 to 148, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Record number of flu vaccines distributed this season Washington Times A record-setting number of flu vaccine doses have been distributed this season, as the U.S. struggles to contain new infections of COVID-19, a respiratory illness with similar symptoms. So far, 183 million doses of flu vaccine have been distributed, breaking ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay One Type of Injury Should Raise Red Flag for Domestic Violence HealthDay MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) – As many as one-third of adult women who have a particular fracture to their forearms may be victims of intimate partner violence, according to a new study. The findings underscore the need to screen women who ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Malaria Death Toll to Exceed COVID-19's in Sub-Saharan Africa: WHO U.S. News & World Report LONDON (Reuters) - Deaths from malaria due to disruptions during the coronavirus pandemic to services designed to tackle the mosquito-borne disease will far exceed those killed by COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa, the World Health Organization warned ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Face masks leave us feeling isolated and stressed, survey reveals Medical Xpress Face coverings, a key tool in our fight against COVID-19, have impeded our ability to hear, understand, engage and connect with others, according to a study by University of Manchester researchers. The online survey of 460 people—the first of its kind- also ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mirror.co.uk England's COVID-19 infections down 30% during national lockdown - survey Reuters LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - COVID-19 infections have fallen by 30% during England's month-long national lockdown and the virus is now in retreat, a large-scale study of more than 100,000 volunteers showed on Monday. England began its second national ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico Surgeon General makes plea: Wearing a mask 'will protect my mother' Politico U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams made clear on Sunday that mask-wearing is personal to him. In an interview on "Fox News Sunday," Adams cited his hospitalized mother as a reason Americans should start wearing masks to curb coronavirus case ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today England reports H5N8 avian influenza case in North Yorkshire, 6th recent case Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @bactiman63. The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) reported today on a H5N8 avian influenza strain in rearing turkeys at a premises near Northallerton, Hambleton, North Yorkshire Saturday. Image/Robert ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune AA to Zoom: Substance abuse treatment goes online Salt Lake Tribune Until the coronavirus pandemic, their meetings took place quietly, every day, discreet gatherings in the basements of churches, a spare room at the YMCA, the back of a cafe. But members of Alcoholics Anonymous and other groups of recovering substance ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com 'I just treated him like he was my own family': Faces From the Front Lines of Coronavirus cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — Veronica Rice, 31, a patient care nursing assistant at the Cleveland Clinic, tries to lighten the mood every time she walks into a COVID-19 patient's room. This story, as told to reporter Julie Washington, is part of "Faces from the Front ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Dear Annie: Differing family views on COVID-19 safety hamper holidays oregonlive.com Dear Annie: What advice would you share for families who are grappling with members who have differing opinions about what is considered safe behavior for COVID-19 and protocols for how to interact over the holidays? Since the start of the pandemic, my ... Flag as irrelevant
	Raleigh News & Observer North Carolina reports highest COVID-19 hospitalizations, 2nd-most ICU patients Raleigh News & Observer There are 1,885 people hospitalized with the virus statewide, DHHS reported, with 95% of hospitals reporting data. That topped the high reported Saturday of 1,840 hospitalizations. Intensive care units statewide held 454 COVID- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tech Times New Chest X-ray Tool Uses AI to Detect COVID-19 with 83% Accuracy Tech Times Researchers from the Northwestern University announced on November 24 that they have successfully developed a new radiology tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The tool is called DeepCOVID-XR and its AI algorithm can spot COVID-19 through ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report California Sees Record Number of COVID-19 Hospitalizations U.S. News & World Report LOS ANGELES (AP) — California broke a record Sunday with more than 7,400 coronavirus hospitalizations as counties statewide prepared for stricter COVID-19 restrictions to take effect amid surging cases and Thanksgiving travel. Health officials are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Marin Independent Journal How to use COVID-19 testing and quarantining to safely travel for the holidays Marin Independent Journal With the holidays upon us, many people are considering whether to visit relatives or friends in the coming weeks. At the same time, cases of COVID-19 are surging toward the highest levels since the beginning of the pandemic. As a physician, daughter of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Dangers of a sedentary COVID-19 lockdown: Inactivity can take a toll on health in just two weeks Medical Xpress As the world digs in for the second wave of COVID-19, flu season and winter, people also face a serious risk from reduced physical activity—especially older adults. Developing a plan to be physically active now will help you to stay strong and healthy through ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Yemen Pushes Polio Immunization in Bid to Stem Outbreak U.S. News & World Report SANAA (Reuters) - Yemeni health worker Fairouz Sanad lugs a coolbox of polio vaccines from house to house, dripping the liquid into children's mouths hoping to stop an outbreak of the paralysing virus largely eradicated globally. As the world focussed on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Inflammation caused by bacterial infection puts brain stem cells on alert Medical Xpress A study directed by Isabel Fariñas and published in the journal Cell Stem Cell reveals that the inflammation produced by a bacterial infection alerts brain stem cells and prepares their activation for the production of new neurons. The study represents a new ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune This antidepressant may keep COVID-19 patients out of hospital Minneapolis Star Tribune An anxiety-fighting drug that has been on the market for decades could turn out to be a potent weapon in the fight against COVID-19. Early-stage research published in a major journal this month found the antidepressant fluvoxamine may prevent patients with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dayton Daily News This week in coronavirus numbers: Over 60000 new cases, 400 dead Dayton Daily News This week, Ohio reported over 60,000 new cases of coronavirus. Just over 400 more Ohioans died this week alone. Hospitalizations increased by over 2,000. The Ohio Department of Health reported 61,013 new cases, 403 deaths and 2,084 deaths from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today World malaria report: Africa still accounts for bulk of cases and deaths Outbreak News Today Globally, there were an estimated 229 million malaria cases in 2019 in 87 malaria endemic countries, declining from 238 million in 2000. Twenty-nine countries accounted for 95% of malaria cases globally. Nigeria ... Flag as irrelevant
	California Healthline Where COVID Is on the Menu: Failed Contact Tracing Leaves Diners in the Dark California Healthline COVID-19 outbreaks have affected restaurants throughout Los Angeles County, from a Panda Express in Sun Valley to the University of California's Bruin Cafe. If you live in Los Angeles, you can access health department reports about these outbreaks online. Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald After Thanksgiving, officials push Massachusetts residents to 'get tested' for coronavirus Boston Herald Officials have a message for anyone who traveled or attended a Thanksgiving despite warnings that doing so could cause coronavirus cases to surge: Get tested. "Everybody should be getting a test after the holiday and they should especially get tested if they ... Flag as irrelevant
	desmoinesregister.com Iowa reports another 15 COVID-19 deaths, 2013 confirmed coronavirus cases desmoinesregister.com Another 15 people with COVID-19 have died in Iowa and there have been an additional 2,013 confirmed cases, the state reported Sunday. At 10 a.m. Sunday, the state was reporting 2,375 COVID-19-related deaths, an increase of 15 deaths since the state's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Mom gives birth to baby with COVID-19 antibodies: report Today.com "My doctor suspects I have transferred my COVID-19 antibodies to him during my pregnancy," the mom, who lives in Singapore, said. Nov. 29, 2020, 7:04 AM PST / Source: Reuters. By Reuters. A Singaporean woman, who was infected with the novel ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Stricter Los Angeles County stay at home order takes effect as thousands of new COVID-19 cases reported 10News LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Los Angeles County has reported 5,014 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 additional deaths, bringing the county's totals to 395,843 cases and 7,639 deaths as sweeping new health orders intended to halt the recent surge in cases go ... Flag as irrelevant
	Futurity: Research News Flu therapy may also fight COVID-19 Futurity: Research News The new therapy for influenza virus infections may also prove effective against many other pathogenic virus infections, including HIV and COVID-19. In an average year, more than 2 million people in the United States are hospitalized with the flu, and 30,000 to ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Singapore Studies COVID-19 Pregnancy Puzzle After Baby Born With Antibodies U.S. News & World Report SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Doctors are studying the impact of COVID-19 on pregnant women and their unborn babies in Singapore, where an infant delivered by an infected mother earlier this month had antibodies against the virus but did not carry the disease. Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mail Measuring broken hearts: divorce has negative effects on physical and mental health EurekAlert Going through a divorce is extremely challenging and previous research has highlighted the adverse effects that it can have on divorcees. A recent study in open-access journal Frontiers in Psychology is the first to examine health impacts immediately after a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune Coronavirus in Utah: Thanksgiving week dip no indicator of better times ahead Salt Lake Tribune Editor's note: The Salt Lake Tribune is providing free access to critical stories about the coronavirus. Sign up for our Top Stories newsletter, sent to your inbox every weekday morning. To support journalism like this, please donate or become a subscriber. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill California sees record number of coronavirus hospitalizations The Hill More people were hospitalized from COVID-19 in California as of Saturday than at any point since the pandemic began, health officials said. Just over 7,400 people were hospitalized with the virus across the state as of Saturday, the Los Angeles Times first ... Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV Houston doctor hugs COVID-19 patient in ICU on Thanksgiving in viral photo KABC-TV HOUSTON, Texas -- A photo of a Houston doctor has gone viral after it showed him hugging and comforting a patient in the COVID-19 intensive care unit on Thanksgiving. The photo of Dr. Joseph Varon and the patient was taken in the ICU at United Memorial ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Advocate Alzheimers Q&A: Is there a link between smoking and dementia? The Advocate According to the American Lung Association, smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. and causes over 480,000 deaths every year. Smoking damages the heart, lungs and the vascular system, and causes or worsens numerous diseases ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN People weakest link for apps tracking coronavirus exposure Houston Chronicle The app builders had planned for pranksters, ensuring that only people with verified COVID-19 cases could trigger an alert. They'd planned for heavy criticism about privacy, in many cases making the features as bare-bones as possible. But, as more states ... Flag as irrelevant

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