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	health Daily update ⋅ May 29, 2021
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	NPR Many Scientists Still Think The Coronavirus Came From Nature NPR This week, President Biden directed his intelligence agencies to take another look at whether the coronavirus resulted from a lab accident in China. For many, the announcement felt like a big change, putting what had been a conspiracy theory about the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Vaccinated children can go mask-free at summer camp, says CDC CNN Still, the CDC says kids can get sick and spread it to others, so it is good to take precautions and its important to get vaccinated. For those who are fully vaccinated, these guidelines show some real advantages. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Northern Ireland's Covid-19 infection rate falls slightly BBC News Here are the infection rates per 100,000 population across the UK, for the seven days up until 23 May: UK - 25.5; England - 24.1; Scotland - 46.7 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN What we know so far about Covid-19 immunity -- and what it means for vaccine boosters CNN (CNN) Since the start of the pandemic, scientists have been seeking to better understand immunity to the novel coronavirus. How long is a person immune after having Covid-19, after getting vaccinated, or both? And what could long-lasting immunity mean for ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR CDC Revises Summer Camp Guidance, Easing Restrictions NPR The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised earlier guidelines regarding mask use and vaccinations at summer camps. The updated guidelines, released Friday, now say that at camps where everyone has been fully vaccinated, campers can ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Harvard epidemiologist considers how Martha's Vineyard has managed to avoid the worst of the pandemic The Boston Globe The fact that there have been no COVID-19 deaths on the island is "very surprising," said Michael A. Stoto, a summer resident of Vineyard Haven who works as an epidemiologist and public health researcher at Georgetown University and the Harvard T.H. Chan ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Poor Americans More Likely to Have Respiratory Problems, Study Finds The New York Times Even when scientists controlled for the ill health effects of higher smoking rates among low-income individuals, they found the respiratory health gap persisted between rich Americans and people from poor communities. "Over all, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Fact check: No definitive evidence COVID-19 vaccine causes autoimmune disease USA TODAY But the end of one health crisis supposedly opens the door to another: autoimmune disease. The claim first appeared early in the pandemic and persisted thanks to Sherri Tenpenny, an osteopathic physician and anti-vaccine ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Atlantic I'm a Pediatrician. Get Your Child Vaccinated. The Atlantic Kids 12 and up no longer need to get sick with the coronavirus. 6:00 AM ET. Perri Klass. Professor of journalism and pediatrics at New York University. Flag as irrelevant
	WBAL Baltimore Here's what we know about COVID-19 immunity -- and what it means for vaccine boosters WBAL Baltimore And even if someone recovered from a previous infection and has a natural immunity, vaccinations can help give their immune memory a boost. Vaccine makers monitoring immunity. Currently, three coronavirus vaccines are authorized for ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Companies can make employees take COVID-19 vaccine, EEOC says CBS News Employers are allowed to require the COVID-19 vaccine, and can also legally provide incentives, including cash, to workers who get jabbed, according to updated guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Companies must still provide ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News CDC now says summer camps can skip masks if everyone fully vaccinated ABC News PHOTO: Campers play games while wearing Covid-19 masks at McKee Botanical Garden in · PHOTO: Centers for Disease Control campus. Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes 5 Anti-Inflammatory Diets You Should Try Forbes Inflammation is a big buzzword in nutrition these days—and for good reason: About 60% of Americans have a condition caused by or complicated by chronic inflammation. However, an anti-inflammatory diet, which is a simple eating plan consisting of ... Flag as irrelevant
	PRI New research can 'fingerprint' a city's ecosystem to better understand the microbes within it PRI People in face masks ride the subway in Manhattan during the coronavirus pandemic in New York, Aug. 27, 2020. Credit: Ted Shaffrey/AP. Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Riverside County Administers 2 Millionth Dose Of COVID Vaccine Patch.com The mark was achieved when a father and son went to the Moreno Valley Mall vaccination clinic to each get a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Julian Menendez, 17, of Moreno Valley, represented the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News Despite vaccines, California employers must still follow strict rules on masks in workplaces to protect all workers The Mercury News FILE – In this May 5, 2020, file photo, a grocery worker, wears a protective mask and gloves, as he helps to check out a customer from behind a plexiglass barrier at a market in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles. A pair of advisory committees are making ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times US agency loosens mask guidance for summer campers Seattle Times NEW YORK (AP) — Kids at summer camps can skip wearing masks outdoors, with some exceptions, federal health officials said Friday. Children who aren't fully vaccinated should still wear masks outside when they're in crowds or in sustained close contact ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Debunking Myths That Have Some Parents Resisting COVID Vaccines for Teens U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, May 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Many health experts hailed the recent approval of the Pfizer vaccine for those aged 12 to 15, but some parents have been hesitant to take their kids in for a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress 'Dog coronavirus found in humans' – why you shouldn't worry Medical Xpress The first thing to clarify is what canine coronavirus is. Importantly, it is quite distinct from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The coronavirus family can be divided into four groups of viruses: alpha, beta, gamma and delta coronaviruses. Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Lab asks FDA to recall 40 batches of sunscreen from Neutrogena, Banana Boat and more CNET Independent pharmaceutical testing company Valisure recently found that 78 lots of sunscreens and sun care products contained benzene, a known carcinogen that has been linked to blood cancer and other illnesses. Of the 78 batches with detectable levels, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCTV Kansas City What we know so far about Covid-19 immunity -- and what it means for vaccine boosters KCTV Kansas City Since the start of the pandemic, scientists have been seeking to better understand immunity to the novel coronavirus. How long is a person immune after having Covid-19, after getting vaccinated, or both? And what could long-lasting immunity mean for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Researchers create new CRISPR tools to help contain mosquito disease transmission Medical Xpress Since the onset of the CRISPR genetic editing revolution, scientists have been working to leverage the technology in the development of gene drives that target pathogen-spreading mosquitoes such as Anopheles and Aedes species, which spread malaria, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WVIR Virginia Department of Health answers questions about kids and the COVID-19 vaccine WVIR RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Kids have recently taken center stage in the vaccination efforts across Virginia as teenagers now qualify for the Pfizer vaccine. Mask mandates are changing, while children under 12 stay unvaccinated. And even though school is ... Flag as irrelevant
	EurekAlert 'Good' bacteria show promise for clinical treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis EurekAlert The study's senior author, Balfour Sartor, MD, Midget Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology, Co-Director of the UNC Multidisciplinary IBD Center, said the results are encouraging for future use treating Crohn's disease and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Orlando Sentinel COVID-19 cases spiked after Memorial Day 2020. Mayor Jerry Demings urges vaccines this year. Orlando Sentinel The upcoming Memorial Day weekend is expected to look much different — or at least much safer — than it was last year. With more than 54% of eligible people vaccinated in Orange County, fully vaccinated families and friends are safe to gather inside and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Tick bites on the rise: How to stay safe as you head outdoors Fox News Tick bites could lead to many dangerous illnesses in humans such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis and others. And while tick bites are typically a concern for hikers or those who spend time in wooded areas, certain species can be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com City Of Frisco: Two Mosquito Pools Test Positive For West Nile Virus; City To Spray Overnight May 28 & 29 Patch.com Beginning tonight, Friday, May 28, a third-party contractor will fog for mosquitoes in some areas of these neighborhoods: Village Lakes, Crosspoint Park, Park Place Estates, Pearson Farms, Heritage Village and Westfalls Village. Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer 'Incredible improvement.' Mecklenburg touts COVID progress as vaccinations rise Charlotte Observer Mecklenburg County's coronavirus metrics have seen "incredible improvement" this month, Public Health Director Gibbie Harris said Friday. New daily case totals, hospitalizations and positive COVID-19 tests results are "looking as good as they have since ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTVZ Oregon reports 5 more COVID-19 related deaths, 433 new cases KTVZ PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- There are five new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state's death toll to 2,665, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday. OHA reported 433 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. ... Flag as irrelevant
	Belleville News-Democrat COVID-19 statistics in southwest Illinois from May 22-28 Belleville News-Democrat ST. CLAIR COUNTY. New data from May 22-28: 267 new positives, 0 new deaths, 4,021 new tests administered, 138 new recoveries, 4 fewer patients hospitalized. Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle Mississippians make up for the plans COVID changed last year San Francisco Chronicle JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Gregorys were set to go to Paris last summer. Mollie Gregory was spearheading the trip. She'd booked flights for the family of four living in Belhaven. Those who knew French brushed up on their conjugations and pronunciations. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Camps can safely reopen without masks and distancing if everyone is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC says CBS News The new guidelines released Friday mark a significant easing of prior recommendations and come after children as young as 12 became eligible for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine earlier this month. According to the guidance, both overnight ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Fact check: Peer-reviewed studies have shown safety, efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines USA TODAY The post was shared more than 300 times. But it's wrong. Peer-reviewed data has shown the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective. The New England Journal ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE Pennsylvania's flu season among mildest ever TribLIVE Pennsylvania saw one of its mildest flu seasons on record, with high flu vaccine rates and mitigation measures aimed to slow the spread of covid-19 keeping influenza cases low, officials said Friday. This year's flu season, which officially ended on May 22, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org Sars-CoV-2 RNA on surfaces poor indicator of quantity, timing of previous contamination Phys.Org A team of UK investigators has shown that RNA copies recovered from surfaces are a poor indicator for determining the numbers of viable SARS-CoV-2 virus particles. The research, published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a publication of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WJLA Decreased testing could cause surge in STIs WJLA HUNT VALLEY, Md (SBG) – The pandemic caused Americans to delay many routine medical appointments, including getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases. The decline in testing could cause a surge in new STI cases in the country, according to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Pioneering single-dose radiotherapy for breast cancer treatment Medical Xpress As well as avoiding scattered radiation from EBRT that can damage nearby vital organs, delivering TARGIT-IORT during the lumpectomy procedure seems to lower the likelihood of death if patients do go on to develop cardiovascular disease, protecting in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress CoronaVac reduces mortality by 97 percent: Uruguay study Medical Xpress The CoronaVac vaccine reduces coronavirus mortality by 97 percent, according to early results of the immunization campaign in Uruguay, which relies heavily on the Chinese jab. In people who had received two doses, it reduced infection with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Blood oxygen levels could explain why memory loss is an early symptom of Alzheimer's Medical Xpress Dr. Catherine Hall, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Sussex says: "These findings are an important step in the search for preventative measures and treatments for Alzheimer's, because they suggest that increasing ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Common pain reliever may increase risk of autism, ADHD: study New York Post An alarming new study of pregnant women and newborns has uncovered a potential link between acetaminophen and some neuro-developmental disorders — namely autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A team of researchers from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daytona Beach News-Journal Florida's COVID-19 cases drop as vaccinations increase; experts urge Memorial Day caution Daytona Beach News-Journal This photo, from Memorial Day 2019, shows a typical holiday weekend in Daytona Beach. Over the past month the number of new coronavirus cases, daily positivity rates, hospitalizations and testing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Seasonal flu season ends with fewer than 4000 cases Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pennsylvania had one of the mildest seasonal flu seasons on record due to mitigation measures related to COVID-19, the state Department of Health said Friday. The state had 3,664 laboratory-confirmed flu cases and 21 deaths as the 2020-2021 season ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bring Me The News If there was ever a year to check for ticks, this is it Bring Me The News The three types of ticks in Minnesota that are known to cause diseases: The lone star tick (upper left), the American dog tick aka wood tick (upper right) and the blacklegged tick aka deer tick (bottom right). Flag as irrelevant
	phl17.com Flu Cases Plummet in Pennsylvania Amid COVID-19 Precautions U.S. News & World Report HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The just-concluded flu season was one of the mildest on record in Pennsylvania, health officials reported Friday, with COVID-19 precautions like masking and social distancing credited with helping to prevent the spread of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCNC.com Familiar 'crescent & wedge' disparity playing out in Mecklenburg COVID-19 data, health officials seek solutions WCNC.com CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Many Charlotteans are familiar with what has been called the "crescent and wedge" dynamic. If you look at the shape of the city and how certain socioeconomic disparities play out, there is typically a wedge-shaped region of affluence in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Pain reliever acetaminophen linked to higher risk of autism, ADHD: study Fox News Researchers in Spain uncovered data that suggests a potential link between prenatal exposure to the common pain-relieving drug acetaminophen and increased risk for higher instances of autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Nearly Half of Wisconsin Prison Inmates Are Fully Vaccinated U.S. News & World Report MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Nearly half of the people in custody in Wisconsin prisons and youth facilities are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The rate of vaccinations in prisons exceeds the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gizmodo Scientists Have Created Bite-Size, Edible Models to Help Kids With Blindness Learn Chemistry Gizmodo In a new study out Friday, a team of scientists detail creating bite-size and even candy-like models of molecules that kids can safely use their mouths to feel—models that seem to be as easily recognizable using our tongues as using our eyesight. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Want to reduce your depression risk? Wake up an hour earlier Medical Xpress Waking up just one hour earlier could reduce a person's risk of major depression by 23%, suggests a sweeping new genetic study published May 26 in the journal JAMA Psychiatry. The study of 840,000 people, by researchers at University of Colorado ... Flag as irrelevant
	BioPrepWatch Sleep deprived? That extra cup of coffee will only get you so far, study says Miami Herald Yes, caffeine can give you that jolt of energy you need to put your shoes on the correct feet and stay awake for Zoom meetings, but one study found that your extra cup of coffee may not get you too far — or help you accomplish more important tasks throughout ... Flag as irrelevant

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