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	health Daily update ⋅ June 15, 2021
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	The New York Times Scientists Report Earliest Known Coronavirus Infections in Five US States The New York Times When did the coronavirus arrive in the United States? The first infection was confirmed on Jan. 21, 2020, in a resident of Washington State who had recently returned from Wuhan, China. Soon after, experts concluded that the virus had been in the country for ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Is a COVID Vaccine for Children Still Necessary? WebMD But with COVID cases plummeting in the United States and children historically seeing far less serious cases than adults, a panel of expert advisors to the FDA was asked to discuss whether the agency could consider vaccines for this age group under the same ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Fake Records Of Rabies Shots Prompt US Ban On Dogs From 113 Countries NPR The U.S. is banning the importation of dogs from more than 100 countries for at least a year because of a sharp increase in the number of puppies imported into the country with fraudulent rabies vaccination certificates. "We're doing this to make sure that we ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN CDC suspends import of dogs from countries with high rabies risk CNN The decision will affect dog rescue missions, imports from dog breeders and people bringing in pets, the CDC said. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Distorted, Bizarre Food Smells Haunt Covid Survivors The New York Times Marcel Kuttab first sensed something was awry while brushing her teeth a year ago, several months after recovering from Covid-19. Her toothbrush tasted dirty, so she threw it out and got a new one. Then she realized the toothpaste was at fault. Onions and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN NIH researchers find more evidence Covid was circulating in the US in December 2019 CNN Frozen blood samples indicate people in five states -- Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Mississippi and Massachusetts -- were infected with coronavirus days or weeks before any cases were officially reported in those states. Volunteers taking ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times US to Ban Dogs From Over 100 Countries Amid Concern Over Spread of Rabies The New York Times The countries targeted by the ban, which will take effect on July 14, are considered to be at high risk for spreading the deadly virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. They include the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Colombia, China, Russia, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report More Evidence Suggests COVID-19 Was in US by Christmas 2019 U.S. News & World Report A new analysis of blood samples from 24,000 Americans taken early last year is the latest and largest study to suggest that the new coronavirus popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid-19: Lifting of England's lockdown delayed, and new common coronavirus symptoms BBC News Remaining measures were due to be lifted in a week's time on 21 June, but concern over the more transmissible Delta variant has prompted a delay until 19 July. At a No 10 briefing, the PM said they faced a "very difficult choice" but it was "sensible" to wait a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Many Post-Covid Patients Are Experiencing New Medical Problems, Study Finds The New York Times An analysis of health insurance records of almost two million coronavirus patients found new issues in nearly a quarter — including those whose Covid infection was mild or asymptomatic. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Good News, Bad News From Alzheimer's Vaccine Trial U.S. News & World Report By Marianne (Consumer)Madeiros and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters. (HealthDay). MONDAY, June 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental Alzheimer's vaccine appears to safely clear abnormal tau protein from the brain, but it's not yet clear ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR A 3rd Dose Of COVID Vaccines May Boost Immunity For Transplant Recipients NPR And even in transplant recipients who showed an antibody response to vaccination, that response was often more muted than in people with healthy immune systems. That's led doctors to advise these patients not to assume that vaccination equals immunity. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Children who eat more ultra-processed food gain weight more quickly, study suggests CNN The researchers also found that ultra-processed foods -- including frozen pizzas, fizzy drinks, mass-produced bread and some ready-to-eat meals -- accounted for a very high proportion of children's diets -- more than 60% of calories on average. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline After COVID-19, Kids Can Develop MIS-C: Here Are the Signs Healthline Among children who get COVID-19, a small proportion develop multisystem inflammation syndrome (MIS-C). This serious complication can appear weeks after the initial infection. MIS-C causes widespread inflammation that can affect multiple tissues and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News 3 COVID-19 vaccine doses can improve immunity in solid organ transplant recipients: Study ABC News A visual explainer on how vaccines work, including how they work with the body's immune system and their use in preventing coronavirus. An extra boost ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Diagnosed with prostate cancer at 37, man shares story to erase stigma Today.com Since his diagnosis in 2018, Mical Roy has been sharing his story to encourage others to be screened for prostate cancer and reduce its taboo. June 14, 2021, 9:27 AM PDT / Source: TODAY. By Meghan Holohan. During a routine physical exam in 2018, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Extra COVID Vaccine May Help Protect Transplant Patients U.S. News & World Report A small study offers the first hint that an extra dose of COVID-19 vaccines just might give some organ transplant recipients a needed boost in protection. Even as most vaccinated ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report AHA News: US Appears to Lose Ground in Controlling High Blood Pressure U.S. News & World Report By American Heart Association News, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, June 14, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- After years of improvement, high blood pressure control in the U.S. dropped regardless of age, race or ethnicity, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com The best plant-based milks to try right now Today.com In the past, the main reason to try a dairy alternative was a milk allergy, lactose intolerance, or a preference for avoiding dairy foods. Now, even milk drinkers make room in the fridge for plant-based options. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Ibuprofen May Be Superior to Codeine to Manage Postsurgery Pain Healthline Researchers say it appears ibuprofen is more effective than codeine for managing pain after surgery. They add that ibuprofen also appears to have fewer side effects than codeine, which is an opioid. Experts say ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com Ashish Jha is 'concerned' about the delta variant in the US Here's why. Boston.com The dean of the Brown University School of Public Health said getting vaccinated is key to protecting against the strain. "Help an unvaccinated friend get the shot," he said. Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun A top virologist in China, at center of a pandemic storm over COVID-19 origin, dismisses lab leak theory Baltimore Sun To a growing chorus of U.S. politicians and scientists, she is the key to whether the world will ever learn if the virus behind the devastating COVID-19 pandemic escaped from a Chinese lab. To the Chinese government and public, she is a hero of the country's ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com RSV Is Spreading in Southern States: Here's What You Need to Know About the Respiratory Virus PEOPLE.com The CDC advised parents and doctors to keep an eye out for cases of RSV, particularly in young children, adults over age 65 or those with chronic illnesses. Get ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News US banning dogs from countries with a high risk for rabies CBS News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are banning dogs from several countries from traveling to the U.S. The CDC says dozens of countries are considered high risk for importing dog rabies into the United States. The ban, which goes into affect on ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Extra COVID vaccine may help protect transplant patients ABC News A small study offers the first hint that an extra dose of COVID-19 vaccines just might give some organ transplant recipients a needed boost in protection. Even as most vaccinated people celebrate a return to near ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Hints From Heloise: Keep up with CDC guidelines as kids are eligible for vaccine The Washington Post Dear Readers: As I am drafting this column, one of the coronavirus vaccines is being made available to teenagers and children as young as 12. Here are some things to know: ○ The vaccine being given to children is the same, and the same strength, as the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune Could Utah have a cold season this summer? Maybe, thanks to COVID. Salt Lake Tribune After a year mostly free of colds, the virus might be coming back with a vengeance. Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccine, Monoclonal Antibodies Tested Against SARS-CoV-2 Variants Pharmacy Times In order to conduct this research, the investigators created a panel of pseudotype viruses— replication-defective viral particles formed with a structural and enzymatic core from one virus and the envelope glycoprotein of another—which combined the HIV virus ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 40 years of progress, 30 years of perseverance: HIV/AIDS counselor recalls epidemic Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Before Alan Jones got involved in Allies For Health + Wellbeing, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting people who have HIV and AIDS, he believed the disease was controllable, with only a few cases popping up in New York City in the early 1980s. "The irony of ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid in Scotland: Galashiels primary school outbreak 'contained' BBC News An incident management team (IMT) is monitoring the situation and all pupils at the school are currently self-isolating at home. NHS Borders said it meant only nursery pupils were currently ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times A Covid Update The New York Times "The Delta variant is by far the most contagious variant of this virus we have seen in the entire pandemic," Dr. Ashish Jha said yesterday. "The good news is the data suggests that, if you've been fully vaccinated, you remain protected, that the vaccines hold up.". Flag as irrelevant
	seattlepi.com Deer Foaming at the Mouth, Dropping Dead in San Juan Islands U.S. News & World Report Wildlife officials in Washington state have confirmed wild deer are suffering from an animal disease on the San Juan Islands after several residents reported dozens of strange deer deaths over the past few weeks. By Associated Press. |. June 14, 2021. Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC WHO says Covid is spreading faster than the global distribution of vaccines CNBC Funeral workers wearing personal protective equipment carry a casket during the burial of a COVID-19 victim, amid a nationwide coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown, at the Olifantsvlei cemetery, south-west of Joburg, South Africa January 6, 2021. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress COVID-19 may never go away, but practical herd immunity is within reach Medical Xpress With full herd immunity, most people will never be exposed to the virus. Even those who are not vaccinated are protected, because an introduction is so unlikely to reach them: it will sputter out, because so many others are immune—as is the case now with ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Organ transplant patients may benefit from third Covid-19 vaccine dose to boost antibodies, study suggests CNN (CNN) A third dose of coronavirus vaccine could help boost antibody levels among some organ transplant recipients who have not had robust responses to the standard vaccination schedules, a new study suggests. Among patients in the study who had no ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald Too much caffeine may raise risk of blinding eye diseases for some people, study finds Miami Herald Now, a new study on more than 120,000 people found that drinking large amounts of caffeine can increase your risks of developing glaucoma specifically for people with certain genes that make them more likely to have high eye pressure — a risk factor for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Novavax says COVID-19 vaccine highly protective in trial, including against variants Healio Novavax said its COVID-19 vaccine was 100% protective against moderate and severe disease and 90.4% protective overall during a phase 3 trial that included almost 30,000 adults in Mexico and the United States. The vaccine, NVX-CoV2373, was 93% ... Flag as irrelevant
	Maui Now Hawai'i Health Lab Detects One Case of "Delta" Variant in Hawai'i Maui Now The Hawai'i Department of Health's State Laboratories Division has confirmed the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.617.2, also known as the Delta variant in the islands. This strain of COVID-19 was first detected in India, where the virus sparked a public health crisis ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chattanooga Times Free Press Unsure about COVID-19 vaccine safety? Here's what the science says. Chattanooga Times Free Press Staff photo by Troy Stolt / A syringe containing a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is seen during vaccination hours at the Meigs County EMA headquarters on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Flag as irrelevant
	Slate Magazine Maybe We're Asking Vaccine Skeptics the Wrong Question Slate Magazine Mike Fesi, a Republican state senator in Louisiana, didn't trust coronavirus vaccines. So earlier this year, when his colleagues seized their chance to get inoculated against the virus, Fesi refused. He figured he didn't need the vaccines, and he claimed, ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network New Research Illustrates Underlying Mechanisms of COVID-19–Induced Diabetes AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Specifically, the research shows how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, targets and impairs the body's insulin-producing cells and alters islet function. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Dengue Infections Can Be Sharply Reduced With Wolbachia Bacteria Medscape For the purposes of the study, investigators divided the area of Yogyakarta into geographic clusters. In a random half of those clusters, investigators released A aegypti mosquitoes infected with the wMel strain of Wolbachia pipientis to multiply throughout the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas City Star You'd think COVID gives smokers a reason to quit. In KS and MO, many did the opposite Kansas City Star Valerie Howard thought smokers in Missouri had a big incentive to quit this past year: the fear of dying from COVID-19. "But I think in some cases the converse happened," said Howard, Tobacco Control Program manager for the Missouri Department of Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tech Times AI: COVID-19 and Other Viral Infections Can Now Be Predicted Signature Gene Algorithm [STUDY] Tech Times Artificial intelligence (AI) can now be used to make a prediction to look for the patterns for viral infections including COVID-19, MERS, and SARS to name a few. In the study, the University of California San Diego School of Medicine made use of the gene ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTVZ Oregon reports no new COVID-19 related deaths, 127 new cases KTVZ State just over 71,500 vaccinations from reaching 70% figure. PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- There are no new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, and the state's death toll remains at 2,730, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday. OHA also reported 127 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bring Me The News Delta variant circulating in Minnesota, health officials urge vaccination Bring Me The News More than 40 cases of the coronavirus variant known as "Delta" have been confirmed in Minnesota through genomic sequencing, though health officials still feel that Minnesota is in a good position in the race between vaccines and variants. "We have seen 43 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress There are many good reasons for kids to get the COVID vaccine Medical Xpress While the Pfizer vaccine is approved in the United States for emergency use in this age group, parents may need reassurance, said Dr. Jessica Ericson, an infectious disease pediatrician at Penn State Health Children's Hospital in Hershey. "The vaccines ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay NSAIDs Better Than Codeine for Outpatient Postoperative Pain HealthDay MONDAY, June 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- For adult outpatients, use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with better pain scores and better global assessments, according to a review published online June 14 in CMAJ, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Young Adults Who Restore Heart Health Cut Later CVD Risk HealthDay MONDAY, June 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Poor cardiovascular health in young adulthood is associated with subsequent cardiovascular disease (CVD), but improving cardiovascular health over time can attenuate this risk, according to a research letter ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Teasing people about weight can help bring on eating disorders Medical Xpress "Our findings add to the growing evidence that weight-based mistreatment is not helpful and is often harmful to the health of young people," said study leader Laura Hooper, a Ph.D. student at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health, in Minneapolis. Flag as irrelevant

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