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	health Daily update ⋅ June 22, 2021
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	USA TODAY Fact check: COVID-19 vaccines provide safer, more consistent immunity than infection USA TODAY Experts told USA TODAY both infection and vaccination are protective against the coronavirus. Scientists don't yet know whether natural immunity or vaccine immunity lasts longer, given the limited time COVID-19 has existed. But research suggests vaccination ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline COVID-19 is Receding this Summer, But Now Cases of RSV are Rising Healthline The virus starts as an upper respiratory infection, similar to a cold, but problems can arise if the virus moves down into the lower respiratory tract. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Younger adults are less likely to get vaccinated than their elders, new CDC studies say. The New York Times Younger Americans are less likely to be vaccinated than their elders, and factors like income and education may affect vaccine hesitancy, according to two new studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By May 22, 57 percent of adults had ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post CDC to suspend import of dogs 113 countries over rabies concerns The Washington Post The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last week it will temporarily suspend importation of dogs from 113 countries classified as high risk for dog rabies effective July 14. The suspension applies to all dogs, including puppies, emotional support ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Echoes of neurodegenerative disease in fatal COVID-19; sleep woes may add risk Reuters (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. COVID-19 brains show inflammation, "circuitry" problems. The brain ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report AHA News: New Psychotherapy May Reduce Anxiety, Depression in Heart Patients U.S. News & World Report The study, published Monday in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, found 1 in 3 people who took part in metacognitive therapy, or MCT, during cardiac rehabilitation significantly reduced their symptoms compared to those who did not receive ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN There may be trouble ahead as dangerous Covid-19 variant appears to cause hospitalization spike in a Missouri city CNN "I just don't know if there's something out there that we're not doing that for sure will get us over the score line," Dr. Marcus Plescia, the Chief Medical Officer at the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials told CNN. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Drinking coffee of any type cuts risk for liver problems, study says CNN Coffee drinkers were 21% less likely to develop chronic liver disease, 20% less likely to develop chronic or fatty liver disease, and 49% less likely to die from chronic liver disease than non-coffee drinkers, according to the study published Monday in the journal ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report AHA News: Should Rare Cases of Heart Inflammation Put Your COVID-19 Vaccine Plans on Hold? U.S. News & World Report MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- A possible link between some COVID-19 vaccines and heart inflammation bears close monitoring, but it's no reason for parents or their teenage children to avoid vaccination. Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American CureVac COVID Vaccine Let-down Spotlights mRNA Design Challenges Scientific American Two vaccines made using messenger RNA (mRNA) have proved spectacularly successful at warding off COVID-19, but a third mRNA-based candidate has flopped in a final-stage trial, according to an initial report released this week. Researchers are now ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Children's Birthdays May Have Spread COVID Infections Scientific American Anecdotally, informal social gatherings such as holiday get-togethers, parties and weddings seem to have played an important role in spreading the virus. But there is no straightforward way to rigorously test this hypothesis on a large scale. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Can Your Blood Pressure Medicine Protect Your Memory? U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Older adults who use certain blood pressure drugs may retain more of their memory skills as they age, a new study suggests. Researchers found the benefit ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanford Medical Center Report Stanford researchers find signs of inflammation in brains of people who died of COVID-19 Stanford Medical Center Report Investigators at the Stanford School of Medicine and Saarland University in Germany report that what they saw looks a lot like what's observed in the brains of people who died of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Using a tapeworm drug against SARS-CoV-2? Medical Xpress According to their report in Nature Communications, the researchers were able to identify four substances which inhibit SARS-CoV-2 replication in the host cell: spermine and spermidine, substances naturally found in the body; MK-2206, an experimental cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Autopsy Study Shows How COVID Harms the Brain U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, June 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- The brains of people who died from COVID-19 were remarkably similar to the brains of people who die from neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Obesity in Teens Raises Adult Diabetes Risk, Even After Weight Loss U.S. News & World Report MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- In a finding that confirms what many suspect, a new study shows that teens who are overweight or obese may be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes or have a heart attack in their 30s and 40s. These teens are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Perceiving marriage as successful may help husbands live longer Atlanta Journal Constitution The study, led by researchers from the School of Public Health at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, showed that perceiving marriage as unsuccessful was a significant predictor of death from stroke and premature death among men. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters CDC says US young adults less likely to take COVID-19 vaccine Reuters June 21 (Reuters) - Younger adults are seeking out COVID-19 vaccines at a slower rate than older adults, and if that pace of vaccination continues through August, vaccine coverage among younger adults will not reach levels achieved with older adults, U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post Unvaccinated Coloradans "more vulnerable" as COVID delta variant keeps spreading The Denver Post State epidemiologist Rachel Herlihy said coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are still gradually going down statewide, but that has reversed in parts of the Western Slope and the San Luis Valley. A combination of low vaccination rates and increased ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post US hitting encouraging milestones on virus deaths and shots The Washington Post COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the early days of the disaster in March 2020, while the drive to put shots in arms approached another encouraging milestone Monday: 150 million Americans fully vaccinated. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress New analysis reveals link between birthdays and COVID-19 spread during the height of the pandemic Medical Xpress In counties with already high COVID-19 infection rates, birthday bashes may have fueled infection spread during the peak months of the pandemic, according to a new analysis led by researchers at Harvard Medical School and the RAND Corporation. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post The deadly black fungus striking India's recovering covid patients The Washington Post When the coronavirus pandemic tore through India this year, its ferocity killed tens of thousands of people. But thousands of those who survived were soon back in hospitals with an ominous fungal infection called mucormycosis. The complaints ranged from a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Canada: H3N2 variant influenza case reported in Manitoba Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. Health authorities in Manitoba have reported a single case of H3N2 variant influenza (flu) (H3N2v) in the southern part of the province. Image/Mutinka. The virus is related to influenza viruses that circulate in pigs. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report More Than Half of People With Asthma Aren't Seeing a Specialist U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, June 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Among Americans with severe asthma, less than half see a specialist to manage their condition, new research shows. The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	News@Northeastern It's tick season. Here's everything you need to know about Lyme disease. News@Northeastern It's officially summer. The sun is out, and so are the ticks. University Distinguished Professor Kim Lewis. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University. Tick season is underway in the U.S., a reality that can make even the most avid outdoor adventurers' ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune Delta variant has arrived in Utah, but there's no need to panic Salt Lake Tribune (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Melanie Wolcott vaccinates Latasha Roddan on the last day the Salt Lake County Health Department's COVID-19 vaccine operation was open at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Saturday, May 29, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid vaccine: Why are Australians cancelling AstraZeneca jabs? BBC News Australian doctors have reported a surge in the number of people cancelling their vaccine appointments, amid a new wave of caution over the AstraZeneca jab. It comes after the government updated guidance last week to recommend only those aged over 60 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Top in ID: COVID-19 trajectory, timeline of cases in US Healio Experts recently weighed in on what they think this fall will look like for Americans who are not vaccinated against COVID-19. It was the top story in infectious disease last week. Another top story revealed an earlier timeline for the first COVID-19 infections in ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report In 11 States, Seniors' Low Vaccination Rates a 'Powder Keg' for New Cases U.S. News & World Report By Ernie Mundell and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters. (HealthDay). MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health experts warn there is a ticking time bomb in 11 states where 20 percent or more of seniors still haven't gotten a COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Siasat Daily COVID-19 causes cognitive, behavioral changes, especially among younger adults Healio COVID-19 infection correlated with cognitive and behavioral changes within 2 months of hospital discharge, according to findings from a small study presented during the 7th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology. Study results showed that ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Study suggests COVID-19 harms parts of the brain, even in mild cases The Boston Globe Researchers from Oxford University said they had found that people who have had COVID-19 had a "loss of grey matter" in those areas. The study said that a review of hundreds of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times What to Know About California's Digital Vaccine Cards The New York Times Monday: State officials have said the card is not a vaccine passport. So what is it? Flag as irrelevant
	Sarasota Herald-Tribune Manatee County scrambles to vaccinate staff after deadly COVID outbreak Sarasota Herald-Tribune Two workers died from the virus last week, and a group of employees tested positive at Port Manatee on Monday, county spokesman Nick Azarra said. The county shut down administrative offices early Friday and announced that ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay 'Blame Pandemic' Best Way to Save Relationships During Lockdown HealthDay MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Job stress, money problems and other everyday frustrations can undermine relationships, but big challenges like the coronavirus pandemic may actually leave couples happier, a new study reveals. The reason: ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Perceiving marriage as unsuccessful puts men at higher risk for premature death Medical Xpress A new Tel Aviv University study reveals that perceiving marriage as unsuccessful is a significant predictor of death from a CVA and premature death among men, no less than well-known risk factors such as smoking and lack of physical activity. The study was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Multiple long-term physical health problems increase risk of depression later in life Medical Xpress Published in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe and part-funded by National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre, the study identified that people with multiple respiratory conditions were most likely to develop ... Flag as irrelevant
	Staunton News Leader Ticks and tick-borne diseases: How to battle these bloodsuckers Staunton News Leader Ticks and the diseases they carry are frightening. Most of us know someone who is suffering from Lyme disease. In the Shenandoah Valley, two tick species are the predominant concern: lone star ticks and blacklegged ticks. Lone star ticks transmit ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Sharing Bed With Baby: Dangerous, and It Won't Boost 'Attachment,' Study Shows HealthDay "I wanted to study this issue because this is one of the most controversial topics in infant sleep research," said Ayten Bilgin, a lecturer in development psychology at the University of Kent, in England. Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Youngest adults are least likely to be vaccinated, and their interest in shots is declining, CDC finds Seattle Times The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed adult vaccination rates by age through May 22, finding 80% of adults older than 65 had been immunized compared with just 38.3% of 18- to 29-year-olds. Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Study finds biological links between red meat and colorectal cancer Atlanta Journal Constitution But no one really knew why it happened. In 2019, one team of researchers even said they had only a "low" degree of certainty that reducing consumption would prevent cancer deaths. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Almost 4000 fully vaccinated people in Massachusetts have tested positive for COVID-19 Fox News The number of breakthrough cases in the state has been infrequent so far -- accounting for approximately one in 1,000 vaccinated people. As of June 12, there were 3,791 coronavirus cases among the more than 3.7 million ... Flag as irrelevant
	9News.com KUSA Doctors warn of red flags for eating disorders in children, teens 9News.com KUSA DENVER — During the pandemic, the need for mental health resources increased as millions of people faced different levels of uncertainty, children included. Eating disorder specialists in Colorado said they began noticing an increase in calls for help and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Morning People May Be at Lower Risk of Depression Than Night Owls The New York Times If you are a morning person, you may be at reduced risk for major depression, a new study suggests. Several studies of the body's circadian sleep-wake cycle have shown that being an early bird is associated with a lower risk for depression. But those studies ... Flag as irrelevant
	KY3 Springfield pediatricians see rise in patients with RSV, uncommon for summer months KY3 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning parents about a national rise in the respiratory infection RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, this summer. RSV is common in the fall and winter, similar to the flu season, but ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Weather Channel COVID-19 Infection May Lead to Cognitive, Behavioural Problems for Months: Study The Weather Channel Patients hospitalised for COVID-19 are likely to suffer from cognitive and behavioural problems for months after being discharged, according to a new study. The research has been presented at the seventh Congress of the European Academy of Neurology ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX Carolina DHEC: How to avoid mosquito bites and viruses carried by them FOX Carolina GREENVILLE, SC (FOX Carolina) - It's national mosquito control awareness week. The state's Department of Health and Environmental Control is offering tips on how you can avoid those pesky bites and the potential viruses that come with them. Billy Scales ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Certain Antihypertensive Agents May Aid Cognition in Elderly HealthDay MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Blood-brain barrier-crossing renin-angiotensin drugs seem to be associated with better memory recall in seniors, according to a study published online June 21 in Hypertension. Jean K. Ho, Ph.D., from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WATE 6 On Your Side Kids' birthday parties may have contributed to COVID-19 spread WATE 6 On Your Side (NEXSTAR) – A new study shows that children's birthday celebrations could be partly to blame for the deadly rise of COVID-19 cases in early 2020. Researchers looked at anonymous health insurance data of 2.9 million households from the first 45 weeks of ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay AAP: Screen All Children for Risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Death HealthDay MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- All children should be screened for the risk for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) or sudden cardiac death (SCD), according to a policy statement published online June 21 in Pediatrics. Christopher C. Erickson, M.D., ... Flag as irrelevant
	PostBulletin.com Woman's Post COVID Syndrome includes multiple neurological issues PostBulletin.com Doctors have since informed Wieneke she has central sensitization, which impacted her brain and spinal cord. It's the driving force behind her shortness of breath, brain fog and sensory sensitivities, including vision and hearing problems. Flag as irrelevant

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