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'It's a moving chess board': Covid reopening creates new anxieties Workers wearing protective masks prepare food inside a restaurant in San Francisco on Thursday, May 6, 2021. (CNN) Deirdre Lawson was living her ...
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Pediatric cardiologists explain myocarditis and why your teen should still get a Covid-19 vaccine (CNN) The news about a potential link between the Covid-19 vaccine and a cardiac ailment in young people may be striking fear in the hearts of some parents. But pediatric cardiologists have a message for these parents: Covid-19 should scare you more -- a ...
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With COVID Easing, Germs Are on the Hunt -- For Us June 14, 2021 -- It's not just people coming out of lockdown: As COVID-19 restrictions ease and masks come off, as crowds gather and vacationers travel, viruses that had been reduced, in some cases to negligible threats, are reemerging. For a while it ...
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Anti-Vaccine Activists Use A Federal Database To Spread Fear About COVID Vaccines Epidemiologists consider the VAERS database as only a starting point in the search for rare but potentially serious vaccine side-effects. Far more work must be done before a cause-and-effect link can be determined between a reported health event and a ...
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Why Scientists Tweak Lab Viruses to Make Them More Contagious The microbiology toolbox includes techniques to induce mutations in viruses that give the microbes new powers. Scientists perform these manipulations for many reasons, including wanting to understand how the microbes evade detection by our immune ...
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Covid-19: Vaccine booster study begins in Cambridge Prof Krishna Chatterjee called the study an "exciting opportunity". The government-funded trial, led by the University of Southampton, is taking place at 18 sites across the UK and ...
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The Health Benefits of Coffee Drinking coffee has been linked to a reduced risk of all kinds of ailments, including Parkinson's disease, melanoma, prostate cancer, even suicide.
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Jess Phillips: Ditch HPV stigma to avoid the shame I felt More women in the UK are being told they have it because of changes to the way smear tests work in recent years. Phillips says it should not put people off attending cervical screenings ...
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CDC Reviewing Heart Issues in Adolescents After Vaccine June 14, 2021 -- The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is scheduled to meet this week to discuss reports about heart inflammation in adolescents who have received a COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC has received 226 reports of myocarditis ...
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Some medically vulnerable Texans feel left behind as the state returns to normal Sue Foery poses for a portrait at her home in Groves on June 10, 2021. Sue Foery said her doctor has advised her against getting a COVID-19 vaccine because of her autoimmune ...
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Novavax: Large Study Finds COVID-19 Shot About 90% Effective Novavax says it plans to seek authorization for the shots in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere by the end of September. By Linda A. Johnson • Published 6 hours ago • Updated 40 mins ago. In this Feb. 12, 2021, file photo, researchers at the UW Medicine.
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Headache and running nose linked to Delta variant A headache, sore throat and running nose are now the most commonly reported symptoms linked to Covid infection in the UK, researchers say. Prof Tim Spector, who runs the Zoe Covid Symptom study, says catching the Delta variant can feel "more like a bad ...
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As COVID-19 cases wane, vaccine-lagging areas still see risk -- New COVID-19 cases are declining across the most of the country, even in some states with vaccine-hesitant populations. But almost all states bucking that trend have lower-than-average vaccination rates, and experts warn that relief from the pandemic could ...
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New Developments for Gynecologic Cancers Endometrial Cancer. Endometrial is the most common type of uterine cancer. · Cervical Cancer. Pharmacists should continue to educate patients on the importance of cervical cancer screenings, especially as screenings have declined during the COVID-19 ...
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New risk calculator to save many more lives from heart attack and stroke The risk calculator, SCORE2, will be adopted by the upcoming European Guidelines on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Clinical Practice, and enables doctors across Europe to predict who's at risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years with ...
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Half of unvaccinated adults have needle phobia: What's proven to help If you're among the 25% of Americans averse to needles, you're probably not surprised by the COVID-19 immunization stall. Even for those who want immunity, bribes with beer or lottery tickets may not be enough to override anxiety made worse by pervasive ...
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Breakthrough dengue-prevention strategy passes huge trial Infecting mosquitoes with a specific species of bacteria can shield them from dengue viruses, and as the bacteria spread to more mosquitoes, fewer and fewer can transmit dengue to humans. Developed by the nonprofit World Mosquito Program (WMP), this ...
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As COVID-19 Cases Wane, Vaccine-Lagging Areas Still See Risk (AP) — New COVID-19 cases are declining across most of the country, even in some states with vaccine-hesitant populations. But almost all states bucking that trend have lower-than-average vaccination rates, and experts warn that relief from the pandemic ...
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Pediatric cardiologists explain myocarditis and why your teen should still get a Covid-19 vaccine There simply is no comparison between the two, they say. Myocarditis sounds scary, but there are mild versions of it. In almost all cases among vaccinated young people (they were ...
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IMD, ICMR Join Hands with Malaria No More to Eliminate Malaria in India by Developing Climate-Based Solutions The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have partnered with Malaria No More, a non-governmental organisation, to launch an expert committee that will explore and advance climate-based solutions for ...
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The mental health of home-carers deteriorated more during lockdown than non-carers Data from 9,737 adults from the UK Household Longitudinal Study (Understanding Society) were used to explore changes in mental health between pre-pandemic (2019) and early lockdown (April 2020), and also between early and later lockdown (April-July ...
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Infectious disease specialist answers common questions about HIV, AIDS "The difference between HIV and AIDS is essentially whether HIV has had a chance to damage someone's immune system. When someone receives a diagnosis of HIV it essentially means that they are infected with the virus that causes HIV.
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New super-resolution technique allows for more detailed brain imaging A new imaging technique has the potential to detect neurological disorders—such as Alzheimer's disease—at their earliest stages, enabling physicians to diagnose and treat patients more quickly. Termed super-resolution, the imaging methodology combines ...
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Police seize enough opioids 'to wipe out San Francisco's population four times over' amid California drug surge A wave of the powerful synthetic drug fentanyl is currently flooding the streets of San Francisco. But experts suggest that a police seizure of more than 7 kilos of the powdered substance last week might merely be a drop in the supply bucket. "Fentanyl remains ...
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Opinion: Vaccinate kids as soon as possible, doctors urge Moreover, thousands of children are now suffering from long-term complications of COVID-19, including a condition known as Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), which causes severe and prolonged inflammation in vital organs like the ...
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What Is Monkeypox? 2 Cases Of Rare Disease Reported In UK The patient remained self-isolated for "a further 10 days" and was admitted to a referral hospital on May 23. Samples of skin lesions were sent to Public Health England Rare and Important Pathogens Laboratory on May 24. The test results turned up positive for ...
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Vaccinated Los Angeles doctor diagnosed with COVID-19, warns about breakthrough cases: report LOS ANGELES-- Dr. Eugene Choi, a Los Angeles-based radiologist, said in an interview published Saturday that he came down with COVID-19 despite receiving the vaccine about six months ago. Fox 11 reported that Choi is in quarantine fighting the virus.
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Why will the COVID-19 pandemic impact our next flu season? The number of influenza cases this past winter was low. Georgia Tech's Dr. M.G. Finn says major efforts to avoid a history making illness had impacts across the board.
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COVID-19: 7 new cases in London and Middlesex Sunday, 1 Delta variant case detected Jump to: Hospitalizations – Outbreaks – Schools – Vaccinations and testing – Ontario – Elgin and Oxford – Huron and Perth – Sarnia and Lambton. The Middlesex-London Health Unit reported seven new COVID-19 cases and 13 recoveries on Sunday.
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Helpful ways to prevent, delay Alzheimer's: Dr. Nina June marks the official Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, started by the Alzheimer's Association. While awareness surrounding Alzheimer's and dementia is increasing, there are some statistics and facts that may surprise you. Some facts about ...
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New COVID-19 cases plummet in Massachusetts Massachusetts reported far fewer coronavirus cases in the week ending Sunday, adding 792 new cases. That's down 30.4% from the previous week's tally of 1,138 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19. Massachusetts ranked 47th among the states ...
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CDC committee to discuss rare heart inflammation following second dose of vaccine NATIONWIDE —As medical leaders nationwide push for Americans to roll up their sleeves and get their COVID-19 shots, there is a growing concern among some parents after a potential link between heart ailments in young people and the vaccine.
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Why is hay fever so bad at the moment? Hay fever occurs because of pollen being released from trees, grass and weeds, causing allergic reactions that can result in itchy and watery eyes, a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing and sneezing.
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Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs superior to codeine for managing outpatient postoperative pain Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen provide better pain control and have fewer adverse effects than codeine, a commonly prescribed opioid, when prescribed after outpatient surgery, according to new research published in ...
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Ask the Pediatrician: Does my unvaccinated child still need to wear a mask? A: New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks indoors or outdoors in most cases. But we realize that families ...
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AIDS at 40: Survivors tell their stories Frank DiLella talked to two survivors to hear their stories as NY1's coverage of Pride month continues. Roscoe Boyd: "I'm HIV positive, undetectable. I've been positive since 2001.".
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Novavax says its COVID vaccine is 90% effective, can be stored in regular fridges While demand for COVID-19 shots in the U.S. has dropped off dramatically, the need for more vaccines around the world remains critical. The Novavax vaccine, which is easy to store and transport, is expected to play an important role in boosting vaccine ...
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Delta variant doubles risk of being hospitalised but vaccines remain effective, new analysis reveals The research, published in The Lancet, by a team from the Universities of Edinburgh and Strathclyde as well as Public Health Scotland examined 19,543 community infections and 377 hospitalisations with a specific variant of Covid between 1 April and 6 June.
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A Doc Who Helped End Smallpox Says COVID's Here to Stay Dr. Larry Brilliant spoke with Harry Siegel about why it's too late to hope for herd immunity despite the "magic" of vaccines, and much more. Harry Siegel · Senior Editor, Opinion. Updated Jun. 13, 2021 4:46PM ET / Published Jun. 13, 2021 4:42AM ET. In some ...
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How to get clear skin, according to a dermatologist 1) Use a mild cleanser. How to get clear skin 101: pick the right cleanser. 'If your skin is fairly spot-free, opt for a simple light cream for cleansing, such as aqueous cream or Dermol,' says Dr Friedmann. To tackle whitehead outbreaks, acid-based face washes ...
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Chinese researchers find batch of new coronaviruses in bats One was very similar, genetically to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that's causing the current pandemic, they said -- a viral sample called RpYN06 taken from a horseshoe bat species called Rhinolophus pusillus. It ...
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Updated primary care risk calculator to help prevent CVD in Europe The risk calculator for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease has been described as the new "gold standard" by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), which helped fund research underpinning it.
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Don't eat fruit? Here's why you should have at least two servings a day Doing so, say Australian researchers, can help ward off type 2 diabetes. The new research findings add to growing evidence that fruit plays a role in controlling blood sugar and mitigating diabetes risk.
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In Our View: COVID inoculations work; unvaccinated at risk Clark County Public Health reports that, as of May 25, officials had identified 124 "breakthrough" cases. That means that out of nearly 180,000 Clark County residents who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus, roughly 1 in 1,400 has contracted the ...
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IIT Mandi researchers show conclusively how excess sugar intake causes fatty liver disease The research paper has been co-authored by Dr Prosenjit Mondal along with his research scholars, Vineeth Daniel, Surbhi Dogra, Priya Rawat, Abhinav Choubey from IIT Mandi, in collaboration with Dr. Mohan Kamthan and Aiysha Siddiq Khan from Jamia ...
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Myths and lack of awareness about HPV make women feel 'ashamed and terrified', research shows A study, carried out by Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust, discovered that only half of those who are told they have human papillomavirus (HPV) after a cervical screening understand what the infection is, with many thinking it is more serious than it is.
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My wife is in constant pain and her despair has destroyed our lives Q A few years ago my wife was admitted to hospital to have a minimally invasive operation. However, after leaving the operating theatre, she experienced acute and unremitting pain. Pain is said to be debilitating; my wife's pain is destructive. It has permeated ...
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Local health experts give insight on skin cancer Local medical experts are providing some insight into the disease. William Waller, M.D., F.A.A.D., is a dermatologist with Hattiesburg Clinic, and he says he sees patients with skin cancer regularly. "I ...
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Brain areas choose to find information about bad possibilities: Study The findings, published in the journal Neuron, describe the term 'doomscrolling' as the act of endlessly scrolling through bad news on social media and reading every worrisome tidbit that pops up, a habit that unfortunately seems to have become common ...
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Role of traditional medicine against SARS CoV-2 With the vast spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the pathogen responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), scientists are still racing to find effective compounds that can be used to develop drugs to treat ...
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