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	health Daily update ⋅ November 24, 2020
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	CNN Navajo Nation faces devastating loss from Covid-19 pandemic CNN Navajo Nation, Pinon, Arizona (CNN) A thick cloud of dust kicks up behind cars as they meander down a rugged dirt road into town. The bone-shaking journey to Pinon, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation is a long one filled with sharp bumps and deep potholes. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Evidence Builds That an Early Mutation Made the Pandemic Harder to Stop The New York Times As the coronavirus swept across the world, it picked up random alterations to its genetic sequence. Like meaningless typos in a script, most of those mutations made no difference in how the virus behaved. But one mutation near the beginning of the pandemic ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Federal prisons to prioritize staff to receive virus vaccine ABC News The federal prison system will be among the first to receive the coronavirus vaccine, though initial allotments of the vaccine will be given to staff and not to inmates, even though sickened inmates vastly outnumber sickened staff. By MICHAEL BALSAMO and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Encouraging Oxford vaccine results keep Britain on track for spring roll-out Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is on track to make COVID-19 vaccines widely available by next spring after the shot developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca was up to 90% effective in trials, the head of the university's Jenner Institute told Reuters on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Pinwheel Cave rock art in California may depict hallucinogenic 'trance flower' Livescience.com Just before going into a hallucinogenic trance, Indigenous Californians who had gathered in a cave likely looked up toward the rocky ceiling, where a pinwheel and big-eyed moth were painted in red. Advertisement. This mysterious "pinwheel," is likely a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Atlantic Answers to Every Possible Pandemic-Thanksgiving Question The Atlantic Editor's Note: The Atlantic is making vital coverage of the coronavirus available to all readers. Find the collection here. Most years, in the anxious days before Thanksgiving, I write a health-related FAQ. It's meant to be fun, reminding us of the timeless risks that ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD 'Hidden' Prostate Cancer on Biopsy Usually Means Good Outcome: Study WebMD By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter. MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Negative biopsies among early-stage prostate cancer patients who've chosen active surveillance are associated with a low risk of disease progression, but they aren't a sign ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY When can you get the COVID vaccine? ACIP has some ideas, and the CDC usually listens USA TODAY A somewhat obscure group of medical and public health professionals known as the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is debating the crucial question on the minds of millions of Americans: When can I get a COVID vaccine? ACIP develops ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Despite wide US COVID-19 surge, travelers on the move for Thanksgiving CIDRAP In spite of the unabated surge in COVID-19 infections across the United States and pleas from public health officials to avoid travel, millions of Americans are on the move days ahead of Thanksgiving. Data from the Transportation Security Administration show ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today COVID-19 vaccine: University of Oxford announces positive high-level results in clinical trials Outbreak News Today Vaccitech's scientific founders at University of Oxford announce positive high-level results from an interim analysis of clinical trials of AZD1222 in the UK and Brazil. Phase 3 interim analysis including 131 Covid-19 cases indicates that the vaccine is 70.4% ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay AHA Meeting Addresses Latest Research, COVID-19, Health Care Disparities HealthDay MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Fresh takes on the efficacy of fish oil and vitamin D, new treatments for heart failure patients, the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19, and structural racism as a driver of health disparity were just a few of the major ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report AHA News: Long-Term Survival After Heart Attack Could Hinge on Where You Live U.S. News & World Report By American Heart Association News, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Having a heart attack before your 50th birthday is bad enough. But new research shows if you also live in a poor ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Anxiety Might Speed Alzheimer's: Study U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Older adults with memory problems may progress to Alzheimer's more quickly if they are also suffering from anxiety symptoms, a preliminary study suggests. It's common for people with Alzheimer's disease to ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report AstraZeneca Vaccine Can Be up to 90% Effective; COVID-19 Reinfection Unlikely for at Least Six Months U.S. News & World Report (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. AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine shows up to 90% efficacy. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Clinicians share experiences adapting to COVID-19 response Healio Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians have needed to take alternative approaches to provide care for patients with the novel coronavirus. In a presentation at the virtual U.S. News & World Report Health Care of Tomorrow event, health care ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Medicaid expansion may result in earlier diagnosis of colon cancer Medical Xpress The Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion for low-income people appears to lead to earlier diagnosis of colon cancer, enhanced access to care, and improved surgical care for patients with this common cancer, researchers report in a new study. Flag as irrelevant
	City Watch Why coronavirus vaccines face a trust gap in Black and Latino communities Seattle Times If offered a coronavirus vaccine free of charge, fewer than half of Black people and 66% of Latino people say they would agree to take it, according to a survey-based study that underscores the challenge of getting vaccines to communities hit hard by the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress For better heart health, step to it, pair of studies say Medical Xpress Women who met the federal physical activity guideline of 30 minutes per day of moderate activity exclusively through walking had a significantly lower risk of developing hypertension, according to a paper published in the November issue of the American Heart ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Mediterranean Diet Cuts Women's Odds for Diabetes U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Overweight women who eat a Mediterranean-like diet may reduce their odds of developing type 2 diabetes by 30%, compared with women who don't, a new study suggests. The Mediterranean diet is rich in olive ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: What we know about school and COVID-19 Medical Xpress The role children, and consequently schools, play in the COVID-19 pandemic has been hard to work out, but that puzzle is now finally starting to be solved. The latest research shows infections in children frequently go undetected, and that children are just as ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today ACIP: HCPs, Nursing Home Residents May Get COVID Vax First MedPage Today Healthcare workers and residents of long-term care facilities may be first in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine, followed by essential workers and then adults with high-risk medical conditions and older adults, members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY When might a COVID-19 vaccine be authorized? FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn answers common questions USA TODAY A: An Emergency Use Authorization is an authority that Congress gave to FDA after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to allow countermeasures, treatments or vaccines to be available earlier than would normally be done under the approval process. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: November 23, 2020 FDA.gov The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continued to take action in the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic: On Nov. 20, the FDA approved an abbreviated new drug application for succinylcholine chloride injection USP 200 mg/10 mL, which ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Experts have questions about AstraZeneca's vaccine data CNN (CNN) Vaccine experts -- including those who serve on advisory committees for the US Food and Drug Administration and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- have questions about data released Monday by AstraZeneca about its Covid-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Family makes PSA about large family gatherings after 15 members contracted Covid-19 CNN (CNN) Although the Aragonez family is still healing after a Covid-19 outbreak, they took the time to make a public service announcement warning against large family gatherings. It's tradition for many families to gather during Thanksgiving and throughout the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science News Immunity to COVID-19 may persist six months or more Science News As coronavirus cases in the United States and around the world rise, scientists are uncovering hints that immunity for those who have had COVID-19 can last at least six months, if not longer. After people with COVID-19 have largely recovered, immune ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Does Parents' Nagging Kids About Screen Time Even Matter? HealthDay MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Parents' constant refrain, telling their teens to turn off the TV, stop playing video games or put down the cellphone, may not be necessary. And new research suggests those worried about their kids becoming ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Kids' COVID cases on the rise, but most are mild, new data show CIDRAP While the proportion of COVID-19 cases in children has tripled or quadrupled since the start of the pandemic, it remains below their proportion of the US population, and hospitalizations and deaths are uncommon—although racial minorities and those with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Texas Reports 6576 New Coronavirus Cases, 32 New Deaths Patch.com AUSTIN, TX — Texas reported 6,576 new cases of the coronavirus and 32 additional deaths on Monday, state health district officials confirmed. Since the onset of the pandemic, there have been a cumulative 1.1 million cases of the respiratory illness along ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com 'Don't be like my family': After small gathering, 15 relatives have COVID-19 Today.com "My family has taken every single precaution with the exception of one and that exception has cost us so much." Nov. 23, 2020, 12:46 PM PST / Source: TODAY. By Meghan Holohan. The Aragonez family feels that they're just like other families navigating the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline How to Stay Safe While Trying to Balance Thanksgiving Traditions with COVID-19 Precautions Healthline Many families are dealing with balancing Thanksgiving traditions and COVID-19 safety precautions. Health experts are urging people to avoid traveling this holiday season as COVID-19 cases continue to increase. Experts say parents can explain to children ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Bird flu outbreak at Melton's Twinlakes theme park BBC News A bird flu outbreak at a Leicestershire theme park will see up to 175 poultry and captive birds culled. The BBC understands the H5N8 strain of avian flu has been discovered at Twinlakes Park in Melton Mowbray. On Saturday, the Department for Environment, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Texas Family Makes Plea After 15 Catch COVID WebMD November 24, 2020 -- A Texas family is using first-hand experience to talk about how easily COVID-19 spreads. Twelve of them tested positive after attending a birthday celebration this month, and three people who didn't attend the party also got sick. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Early, late stages of degenerative diseases are distinct, study shows Medical Xpress Rice University biochemists Michael Stern and James McNew have studied how neurodegeneration kills cells. They've conducted countless experiments over more than a decade, and they've summarized all they've learned in a simple diagram they hope ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com A 'green' Mediterranean diet could lead to more weight loss, study finds Today.com The Mediterranean diet is regarded as one of the healthiest diets to follow, but what happens when you follow a "greener" version of it? Green Med Diet Square. People following the "green" Mediterranean diet ate higher quantities of plant matter, including ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Junk Food, Alcohol Often Star in Hit Movies WebMD By Alan Mozes. HealthDay Reporter. MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- If there was an Oscar for "most unhealthy food in a leading role," many of America's most popular movies would be serious contenders. That's the conclusion of a new review ... Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV More than 60 infected after COVID-19 outbreak at Concordia University in Irvine KABC-TV IRVINE, Calif. (KABC) -- Dominic Castro, a student at Concordia University in Irvine, was surprised to hear on Monday that there are 49 active cases of students with COVID-19 and another 16 cases from on-campus employees reported at his school. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Junk Food, Booze Often Star in America's Hit Movies HealthDay MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- If there was an Oscar for "most unhealthy food in a leading role," many of America's most popular movies would be serious contenders. That's the conclusion of a new review of food content featured in 250 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Diabetes In Control COVID-19 Severity Perceived in Recently Diagnosed Diabetes Patients Diabetes In Control Newly-diagnosed diabetes and admission hyperglycemia are linked to rapid respiratory deterioration in COVID-19 patients. The severity of the COVID-19 virus is detrimental to most people, especially those who have many comorbidities. COVID-19 severity in ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPRC Click2Houston Abbott: Health care workers helping COVID-19 patients among first to receive coronavirus vaccine in Texas KPRC Click2Houston HOUSTON – Health care workers likely to provide direct care for COVID-19 patients and other vulnerable residents will likely be the first group to receive the coronavirus vaccine in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress New study provides deep insights into transmission and mutation properties of SARS-CoV-2 Medical Xpress In the COVID-19 pandemic, 57 million people have already been infected worldwide. In the search for vaccines and therapies, a precise understanding of the virus, its mutations and transmission mechanisms is crucial. A recent study by the research group of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Diabetes Awareness Month: 10 updates on its detection, risks, management Healio Diabetes reduces life expectancy in middle-aged adults by up to 10 years and independently increases the risk for death from cancer, CVD and renal disease as much as threefold, according to the Lancet Commission on diabetes. "Prevention, early detection ... Flag as irrelevant
	Texas Tribune These health care workers will be first in line for a COVID-19 vaccine Texas Tribune Hospital-based nurses, doctors, custodians are among the state's "first tier" of vaccine recipients once the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves one or more for the public. by Edgar Walters Nov. 23, 2020 12:57 PM. Copy link. Republish. Graduate ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Common Weight-Loss Surgery Can Weaken a Teen's Bones U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Sleeve gastrectomy, a procedure used to help obese people lose weight, may damage the bones of teen patients, a new study finds. "Childhood obesity is a major public health issue that has increased over the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Coronavirus Most Contagious Soon After Infection U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Nov. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- People infected with the new coronavirus are most contagious in the first week after they develop symptoms, which shows the importance of identifying and ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Why Does the AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine's Efficacy Vary So Much? Here's What We Know TIME AstraZeneca, which partnered with University of Oxford researchers to develop its two-dose vaccine, reported efficacy from two different dosing regimens; one led to 62% efficacy and another to 90%, with an average, the company says, of 70%. Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Vegan Diets Tied to Higher Bone Fracture Risk WebMD By Alan Mozes. HealthDay Reporter. MONDAY, Nov. 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Chew on this: Vegans face a 43% higher risk for bone fractures than meat eaters, a large British study warns. The rise in risk was not confined to vegans, who eat no meat, fish ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald A daily dose of insulin may be enough for elderly patients to limit hypoglycemia Miami Herald For years Sanford Sloane went from doctor to doctor trying to get his blood sugar level under control. Efforts like diet and oral drugs worked for his type 2 diabetes — but only for a while. Eventually placed on insulin, that, too, seemed to serve him well. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News 15 relatives contract coronavirus after birthday celebration: 'Don't be like my family' Fox News A Texas family is using their personal experience to warn others against gathering for celebrations ahead of Thanksgiving after 12 of them allegedly contracted coronavirus at a birthday dinner held earlier this month, eventually spreading it to three others who ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Less sedentary time may improve rates of HF hospitalization in older women Healio Less daily sedentary time was associated with lower rates of HF hospitalization among postmenopausal women, according to a study published in Circulation: Heart Failure. "For heart failure prevention, we need to promote taking frequent breaks from ... Flag as irrelevant

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