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	health Daily update ⋅ April 14, 2021
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	The New York Times How the Coronavirus Variants Are Spreading in New York City The New York Times New, searchable ZIP code-level data provides a close look at how contagious variants have kept New York's case levels alarmingly high. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times How the Coronavirus Variants Are Spreading in New York City The New York Times New ZIP code data provides a close look at how contagious and deadly variants have kept New York's case levels alarmingly high. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times You're Vaccinated. Your Kids Are Not. What Now? The New York Times The good news is that there are ways to think through some of the most common questions families may have based on federal guidance and what we know about Covid-19 risks, experts said. But keep in mind that what's right for one family may not be right for ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Reduce risk of severe Covid infection with 22 minutes of daily activity CNN A cyclist rides in Central Park in New York City, April 10. Physical inactivity is linked to more severe Covid infection and a heightened risk of dying from the disease, a new study has found. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Johnson & Johnson Vaccine And Blood Clots: What You Need To Know NPR Federal health officials have called for a "pause" in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after reports that six women who got the vaccine developed blood clots afterward. Close to 7 million people have gotten this vaccine in the U.S. to date. The Centers ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Once On The Brink Of Eradication, Syphilis is Raging Again NPR In certain circles of San Francisco, a case of syphilis can be as common and casual as catching the flu, to the point where Billy Lemon can't even remember how many times he's had it. "Three or four? Five times in my life?" he struggles to recall. "It does not ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Covid-19 in New York: Variants and Johnson & Johnson The New York Times This data comes as New York State paused its use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Tuesday after six cases of a rare disorder involving blood clots were reported in the United States. [As variants spread ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR CDC Studies 'Breakthrough' COVID Cases Among People Already Vaccinated NPR STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Millions of people are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 every day in the United States now. Those vaccines are extremely effective, but not effective for every single person every single time. When you vaccinate millions, some ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Regular Exercise May Help Protect Against Severe Covid The New York Times The study, which involved almost 50,000 Californians who developed Covid, found that those who had been the most active before falling ill were the least likely to be hospitalized or die as a result of their illness. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post India's worst-hit state imposes strict virus restrictions Washington Post Last year, a sudden, harsh, nationwide lockdown left millions jobless overnight. Stranded in cities with no income or food, thousands of migrant workers walked on highways to get home. Since then, state leaders have repeatedly stressed that another lockdown ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid: 'Israel may be reaching herd immunity' BBC News A leading Israeli doctor believes the country may be close to reaching "herd immunity". This happens when enough of a population has protection against an infection that it stops being able to spread - and even people who don't themselves have immunity ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News 'Mix and match' UK Covid vaccine trial expanded BBC News A major UK trial looking at whether Covid vaccines can be mixed with different types of jabs used for first and second doses is being expanded. Combining vaccines might give broader, longer-lasting immunity against the virus and new variants of it, and offer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline The Best Breathing Exercises for COVID-19: Before, During, and After Infection Healthline During recovery, breathing exercises work to strengthen the diaphragm, a major respiratory muscle located under the lungs. It can also help increase lung capacity, bringing much-needed oxygen into your bloodstream. Deep breathing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline How Long Does Chemotherapy Take? Healthline Chemotherapy, or chemo, is a type of drug that's used to treat cancer. It works by stopping the division and growth of cancer cells. Chemo is given in specific intervals, also known as cycles or schedules. The duration of one cycle depends on several factors, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report A Woman's Exposure to DDT Could Affect Her Granddaughter's Health Today U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, April 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- A long-banned pesticide may be having health effects that ripple across generations, a new study suggests. At issue is DDT, a once widely used pesticide that was banned in the United States in 1972. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report America's STD Rate at Record High Again: CDC U.S. News & World Report By Ernie Mundell and Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporters. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, April 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- There's another epidemic sweeping the United States: sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Statistics for 2019 -- the latest data ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Gazette A pandemic that endures for COVID long-haulers Harvard Gazette The Gazette spoke with Jason Maley, a Harvard Medical School instructor in medicine and director of BIDMC's Critical Illness and COVID-19 Survivorship Program, to gauge what we know about the condition and what awaits discovery. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Research Shows Links Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer's U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, April 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Don't forget to floss: New research adds to evidence linking gum disease with Alzheimer's disease. The mouth is home to both harmful bacteria that promote ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Pfizer Vaccine Still Very Effective Against Coronavirus Variant Despite Small Window of Risk Healthline The coronavirus variant first detected in South Africa may overcome some of the protection the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine offers, but infections in vaccinated people are still rare. These breakthrough infections can occur with any vaccine. They're not an ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Children's healthiest meals of the day come from school cafeterias CNN (CNN) School food is often given a bad rap, but a new study found it can be the healthiest meal children eat in a day. Researchers analyzed the diets of over 21,000 children and 40,000 adults between 2003 and 2018 and found that the percentage of "poor ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Some Children With Covid-Related Syndrome Develop Neurological Symptoms The New York Times New research found that half of young patients with the inflammatory condition, MIS-C, in a London hospital experienced confusion, hallucinations and other issues, in addition to physical symptoms. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Why Suicides Have Decreased During the COVID-19 Pandemic Healthline Suicides decreased by almost 6 percent last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, the sharpest drop in 4 decades. Experts say one reason is people tend to rally around each other during times of crisis, such as a pandemic or war. They added that people ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Newborns Won't Get COVID Through Infected Mom's Breast Milk WebMD TUESDAY, April 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- A new study offers more reassurance that mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 can safely breastfeed their babies. The study of 55 infants born to moms with COVID-19 found that none contracted the virus -- even ... Flag as irrelevant
	FierceBiotech New approaches to AI, cell biology may have uncovered a novel drug target for COVID-19: Humans themselves FierceBiotech Cyclica isn't just tackling the COVID-19 problem from a different direction—it hopes to surround it with a full-stack artificial intelligence approach to drug repurposing enlisting several research organizations and universities. (NIAID - Rocky Mountain ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress No evidence of an increase in risk of suicide in first months of the pandemic, but continued monitoring needed Medical Xpress Increasing mental health services and suicide prevention programmes, and providing financial safety nets may help to prevent the possible longer-term detrimental effects of the pandemic on suicide." Professor Pirkis also stresses: "We ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NJ reports 49 COVID deaths, 3466 cases as state shelves J&J vaccines nj.com The positivity rate for tests conducted on Friday, the most recent day available, was 8.51%. In all, New Jersey has now reported 842,408 confirmed coronavirus cases ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC International travel is getting easier — except for the unvaccinated CNBC Traveling abroad is getting less complicated for vaccinated travelers. A growing list of countries is reducing or eliminating quarantine and Covid-19 testing requirements for those who have been fully vaccinated, while keeping restrictions in place for those who ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress They tested negative for COVID. Still, they have long COVID symptoms Medical Xpress Long after their initial coronavirus infections, patients with a malady known as "long COVID" continue to struggle with varied symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, gastrointestinal problems, muscle and joint pain, and neurological issues. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Mexican-made COVID-19 vaccine could be ready this year Reuters MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico aims to have developed a vaccine against COVID-19 that could be granted approval for emergency use this year, a senior official said on Tuesday, an outcome that could wean it off unreliable foreign supplies for its slow ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun Michigan hits 'record high' for COVID-19 hospitalizations of children Baltimore Sun "The state is at a record high for hospitalizations for pediatrics during the entire pandemic and our hospital reflects that," said Dr. Rudolph Valentini, a pediatric nephrologist at Children's Hospital of Michigan and group chief medical officer for the Detroit Medical ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters UK trial on switching COVID-19 vaccines adds Moderna and Novavax shots Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - A UK study into using different COVID-19 vaccines in two-dose inoculations is being expanded to include shots made by Moderna and Novavax, researchers said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: A woman talks to a healthcare worker after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio American Academy of Sleep Medicine updates guidance on telemedicine for sleep disorders Healio Currently, telehealth follow-up visits, mainly via phone, are used for the chronic management of obstructive sleep apnea, and internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia has been effective among adolescents. However, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Half of kids with MIS-C experience neurological symptoms Healio Data were derived from Abdel-Mannan O, et al. Neurologic and radiographic findings associated with pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome temporally associated with SARS-CoV-2 (PIMS-TS) in children. Presented at: American Academy of Neurology ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanford University News Zoom fatigue worse for women, Stanford study finds Stanford University News In the first large-scale study examining the full extent of Zoom fatigue, Stanford researchers find that women report feeling more exhausted than men following video calls – and the "self-view" display may be to blame. Flag as irrelevant
	SciTechDaily Toxic gas in rat brains shows potential for new dementia treatments EurekAlert By testing rat brain cells, the team of scientists from the University of Reading, University of Leeds and John Hopkins University in the USA found that H2S is involved in blocking a key brain cell gateway that helps the brain to communicate effectively. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR CDC Studies 'Breakthrough' COVID Cases Among People Already Vaccinated NPR Ginger Eatman thought she was safe after getting her second COVID-19 vaccination in February. But she kept wearing her mask, using hand sanitizer and wiping down the carts at the grocery store anyway. A few weeks later, she noticed a scratchy throat. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Straight answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccines SFGate If you've got questions about COVID-19 vaccines, you're not the only one. Even as many people rush to get their shots, surveys show others just aren't sure about them. Dr. Won Lee, medical director of Boston Medical Center's Home Care Program, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid: South Africa variant surge probaby due to person travelling from Africa BBC News The outbreak of the Covid-19 variant in south London appears to have been triggered by an individual who travelled from Africa in February, according to documents seen by the BBC. Surge testing has begun in Wandsworth and Lambeth after 44 confirmed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape UK COVID-19 Update: Vaccination Phase 2, 'No B.1.1.7 Increased Disease Severity' Medscape These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today. Vaccination Phase 2. The target to offer COVID-19 vaccination to all over-50s and priority groups 1-9 has been met 3 days ahead of time. NHS England Chief Executive Sir Simon Stevens ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News Map: Total COVID-19 vaccines administered in California as of April 13 The Mercury News Los Angeles (5.74 million), San Diego (2.06 million) and Orange (1.88 million) counties have administered the most doses to date in California. About 99% of the data is recorded by the patient's county of residence. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Physically Active at Work? It's Not as Healthy as Leisure Exercise U.S. News & World Report By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, April 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Going for a brisk walk after a long day at work may be better for your heart than getting all of your exercise on the job. New research suggests that while current ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report US FDA to Scrutinize Vaccine Design Behind COVID-19 Shots Linked to Blood Clots U.S. News & World Report By Julie Steenhuysen and Kate Kelland. CHICAGO/LONDON (Reuters) - With two COVID-19 vaccines now under scrutiny for possible links to very rare cases of blood clots in the brain, U.S. government scientists are focusing on whether the specific ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay No Rise in Global Suicide Rate in First Months of Pandemic HealthDay WEDNESDAY, April 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Suicides did not rise in wealthier nations early in the COVID pandemic, but continued monitoring of long-term mental health and economic effects is needed, a new study says. "We know that many people ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress UK cancer patients more likely to die following COVID-19 than European cancer patients Medical Xpress This is the finding of a study of over 1000 patients—924 from European countries and 468 from the UK—during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research team, led by Imperial College London, say the study highlights the need for UK cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com In race between vaccines and variants, Massachusetts may be seeing an 'uncoupling' of COVID-19 cases and deaths Boston.com Experts estimate that the three variants of concern now account for more than half of Massachusetts cases. Boston-04/07/21 Navy medical doctors, nurses and corpsmen from Viginia ... Flag as irrelevant
	News8000.com - WKBT US reports record number of STDs for 6th straight year Healio "Less than 20 years ago, gonorrhea rates in the U.S. were at historic lows, syphilis was close to elimination and advances in chlamydia diagnostics made it easier to detect infections," Raul Romaguera, DMD, MPH, acting director of the CDC's Division of STD ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTVZ I was fortunate to get my vaccination, but the hurdles are too great for many other Deaf people KTVZ As a Deaf person, even before the pandemic, I was used to facing challenges while navigating medical settings — the US health care system is notoriously inaccessible, and it can be difficult to procure a qualified sign language interpreter, especially on short ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Italy reports 476 coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, 13447 new cases Reuters ROME (Reuters) - Italy reported 476 coronavirus-related deaths on Tuesday against 358 the day before, the health ministry said, while the daily tally of new infections rose to 13,447 from 9,789. Italy has registered 115,088 deaths linked to COVID-19 sinceits ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News STDs hit all-time high for sixth year in a row: CDC New York Daily News They're as easy to get rid of as they are to acquire, yet they continue to be ubiquitous. We're talking sexually transmitted diseases, which are at an all-time high for the sixth consecutive year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control said in a new report released ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Are we ever going back to nightclubs after COVID-19? The Hill Now, more than a third of the total population has received at least one dose of the vaccine, and about 22 percent of the country is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Changing America sat down ... Flag as irrelevant

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