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	health Daily update ⋅ July 1, 2021
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	CNN Here's what is known about the Delta variant of coronavirus CNN Australia's Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced looser vaccination policies to try to get more people immunized before the variant could spread. Ireland delayed plans to resume indoor service in bars and restaurants and US officials urged Americans to ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY J&J vaccine may protect against delta variant; Michigan to announce vaccine lottery: Latest COVID-19 updates USA TODAY A top U.S. official suggested people who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine likely are protected against the delta variant. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy told CNBC data shows the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot – a "cousin" of the J&J vaccine – is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape UK COVID-19 Update: Autumn Booster Jabs,ICU Admissions Rise, Verbal Abuse for GP Surgeries Medscape These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today. Autumn Booster Jabs. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) said that any potential booster programme should be offered in 2 stages from September, alongside flu ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post 85 teens, staffers get coronavirus at summer camp that didn't require masks or check vaccine status The Washington Post All the campers and staffers at Crossing Camp in Rushville, Ill., were eligible for the shots, the Illinois Department of Public Health said in a statement this week, but officials knew of "only a handful of campers and staff receiving the vaccine.". Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Reports of Some Getting Pfizer, Moderna 'Boosters' After J&J Vaccine Prompts Calls for More Guidance U.S. News & World Report With the delta variant poised to become the dominant strain in the U.S., some Johnson & Johnson recipients are taking an additional shot from Pfizer or Moderna in the hopes of boosting their protection. By Chelsea Cirruzzo and Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News California virus cases rising as delta variant spreads ABC News But public health officials raised concern this week with the more transmissible delta variant spreading among the unvaccinated, who comprise the vast majority of new infections. LA County, where a quarter of the state's nearly 40 million ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN China declared officially malaria-free by WHO CNN (CNN) The World Health Organization declared China officially malaria-free on Wednesday -- making it the first country in the Western Pacific region to eliminate the life-threatening disease in more than 30 years. Malaria, a parasitic disease transmitted ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report AHA News: Women With Heart Failure From Breast Cancer Treatment May Fare Better Than Previously Thought U.S. News & World Report Two widely used treatments for breast cancer are known to harm the heart. A class of chemotherapy drugs called anthracyclines interferes with cancer cells' DNA and ability to multiply. The monoclonal antibody trastuzumab blocks the protein that allows HER2- ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Atlantic The 3 Simple Rules That Underscore the Danger of Delta The Atlantic At the same time, the coronavirus has evolved into super-transmissible variants that spread more easily. The clash between these variables will define the coming months and seasons. Here, then, are three simple principles to understand how they interact. Flag as irrelevant
	WPLG Local 10 As COVID recedes in prisons, will any lessons learned stick? WPLG Local 10 This image from 2020 shows a Federal BOP facility. For 15 months, The Marshall Project and The Associated Press tracked the spread of COVID-19 through prisons nationwide. Prisons were forced to adapt to unusual and deadly circumstances. But now, as ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Delicious & Deadly: Southern US Diet Tied to Higher Odds for Sudden Death U.S. News & World Report By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, June 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Planning to celebrate the Fourth of July with a traditional Southern-style spread of fried chicken, pork rinds, buttermilk biscuits and sweet tea? Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid transmission 'common' in pet cats and dogs BBC News Swabs were taken from 310 pets in 196 households where a human infection had been detected. Six cats and seven dogs returned a positive PCR result, while 54 animals tested positive for virus ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Diabetes: Kayden Hall, 11, died from undiagnosed condition BBC News An 11-year-old boy who died after being found unresponsive in bed had undiagnosed type 1 diabetes, an inquest has heard. Kayden Hall, from Cwmbran in Torfaen, died at Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales on 5 June 2020 with diabetic ketoacidosis. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Fact check: 'Trust the science' critique includes 3 real ads – and one from a video game USA TODAY The images show advertisements that promote the use of nicotine during pregnancy, the use of insecticide DDT to keep babies free of flies, the use of "heroin hydrochloride" by a physician's order, and the use of asbestos as an option for building insulation. Flag as irrelevant
	Slate Magazine Where's My Lyme Vaccine? Slate Magazine Here's a fun game I've played with fellow woodsgoing types over the years: How much would you pay to get vaccinated against Lyme disease? I generally settle on a number in the three or even low four figures. That's a lot for my budget—a good chunk of a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Too much Southern food can cause a sudden heart attack, but Mediterranean diet reduced risk CNN But a new study found eating a steady diet of traditional Southern food can make you 46% more likely to die from a sudden cardiac death -- that's when the heart suddenly stops -- than people who don't often eat those foods. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Some Young Cancer Survivors Express Hesitancy on COVID Vaccine MedPage Today However, the demographics of the surveyed population may explain the high degree of vaccine hesitation, Archie Bleyer, MD, of Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, told MedPage Today. "It's the region ... Flag as irrelevant
	PsychCentral.com How to Support Someone with ADHD PsychCentral.com From finding it hard to concentrate on tasks or conversations to feeling restless and behaving impulsively, the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be hard to manage — not only for the person with ADHD but also for those who live ... Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch More than 3 billion COVID vaccine shots administered globally, but developing world is being left behind MarketWatch WHO says delta variant is now in 96 countries, and Alice Springs becomes latest Australian town to lock down. Amusement-park tickets are among the current incentives for those uncertain about getting vaccinated to get off the fence. Mario Tama/Getty ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today COVID Vaccines Put to the Test in Essential Workers MedPage Today — Real-world study examines vaccine effectiveness, breakthrough infection severity ... COVID-19 vaccination with Pfizer or Moderna mRNA vaccines was effective in essential workers, preventing infection and reducing the severity of breakthrough illness, a real- ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Migraine Frequency, Severity Drop Substantially With Diet Interventions MedPage Today A diet higher in two omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), reduced headache frequency and intensity and lowered levels of pain-related lipids in migraine patients, a randomized controlled trial showed. Flag as irrelevant
	KTLA California's COVID-19 cases rising as delta variant spreads KTLA California broadly reopened its economy barely two weeks ago and since then an especially contagious coronavirus variant has spread among the unvaccinated, a development that has health officials on edge and already has prompted Los Angeles County ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape 'I'm Not Vaccinated, but What's the Chance I'll Get COVID?' Medscape The first thing we need to think about is the much-vaunted herd immunity. For the people in the back, this is the concept that when a certain proportion of a population is immune to a disease, either through infection or vaccination, the epidemic essentially burns ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Could the 'Mono' Virus Be Driving Long-Haul COVID? U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, June 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Some folks suffering COVID long-haul symptoms might actually be experiencing an attack of fatigue-inducing Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a new study ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times A Houston doctor who was fired after a late-night scramble to use expiring vaccine will not be indicted. The New York Times The doctor, Hasan Gokal, received support for his actions from, among others, the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Society. But the Harris County district attorney, Kim Ogg, chose to present ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSOC Charlotte Rebuilding in COVID's awful wake: One small step at a time WSOC Charlotte PARIS — (AP) — The musical notes waft through the apartment window, from the fast-moving fingers of the accordion player serenading restaurant diners below. For years, the wandering minstrel has been part of the decor in Montmartre, the bohemian Paris ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com Researchers Slammed for Creating a 'Weight Loss Device' that Holds Jaw Closed: 'Triggering' PEOPLE.com The researchers, from the University of Otago and Leeds Teaching Hospitals in England, formulated the DentalSlim Diet Control with "custom-manufactured locking bolts" that stop the mouth from opening more than 2mm. It comes with an emergency key to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline DASH Diet Can Counter Southern Diet by Lowering Blood Pressure and Heart Disease Risk Healthline Researchers report that a traditional Southern diet of fried foods and processed meats can increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Experts say you can improve your heart health and lower your blood pressure by utilizing a DASH or Mediterranean diet that ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News In Wisconsin, 95% of COVID-19 deaths since March were among unvaccinated ABC News The state recorded 21 COVID-19 deaths that were "breakthrough cases," meaning patients who caught coronavirus 14 days or more after completing the vaccine series, out of 433 total deaths from March 1 to June 24. Flag as irrelevant
	Smithsonian Oldest Strain of Plague Bacteria Found in 5000-Year-Old Human Remains Smithsonian The bacteria that causes the bubonic plague (Yersinia pestis) may be about 2,000 years older than previously thought, according to a new study published on Tuesday in the journal Cell Reports. Scientists found a strain of the plague bacteria in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress The role of newly introduced lineages in COVID-19 resurgence Medical Xpress Although it appears clear that travel had a significant impact on the circulation of the virus, it remains challenging to assess how it may have restructured and reignited the epidemic in the different European countries. Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Masking Guidance in Flux as Delta Variant Surges WebMD June 30, 2021 -- Despite concerns of a spreading delta variant of the coronavirus, the CDC has no plans to walk back its guidance that fully vaccinated people can skip the mask when indoors. In May, the CDC said that people who are fully vaccinated against ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Independence Day Vaccination Goals Reached In Orange County Patch.com With 70 percent of the county's residents vaccinated, and mask relief in OC, officials are keeping a watchful eye on the Delta variant. Ashley Ludwig's profile ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News US heat wave turns deadly: How to stay safe Fox News Janice Dean has your FoxCast. About a dozen deaths may be tied to an intense heat wave blanketing the Northwest, officials said, with several fatalities involving heat stroke and hyperthermia. Flag as irrelevant
	Newswise 5-minute workout lowers blood pressure as much as exercise, drugs Newswise Newswise — Working out just five minutes daily via a practice described as "strength training for your breathing muscles" lowers blood pressure and improves some measures of vascular health as well as, or even more than, aerobic exercise or medication, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTVZ This is what happens to your body during extreme heat KTVZ Mild-heat related illnesses, including heat cramps, are most common, Linden said. Heat cramps can develop in people who sweat a lot, including during exercising. The excessive sweating uses up all of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Early pandemic spurred 'sharp declines' in breast and cervical cancer screenings: CDC Fox News Health experts worry over declines in screenings due to delayed diagnoses, health consequences and worsened cancer disparities among women suffering health inequities, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) wrote in a related release. Flag as irrelevant
	Science News A malaria vaccine with live parasites shows promise in a small trial Science News The candidate is the latest vaccine to show promise against a formidable foe, bolstering hopes that an effective shot might be on the horizon. Malaria, a disease caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum, affects more than 200 million people around the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Delta variant might not cause 'raging epidemic' in US, expert says The Hill "The goal should be to try to reduce transmission as much as possible here in the United States. I don't think we should be cavalier about this," former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said. "But we're going to see the overall impact of the virus be substantially ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Michigan adds 195 cases, 4 deaths from COVID-19 The Detroit News The figures bring Michigan's total number of cases to894,628 and 19,748 deaths since the virus was first detected in March 2020, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services. Last week, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	AgencySpy The Ad Council's Latest Vaccination Campaign Highlights Stories From the Tuskegee Study AgencySpy The syphilis studies at Tuskegee that started in 1932 had a devastating impact on the Black community, and that has lasted to today, as a portion of Black Americans are still wary of vaccinations backed by the federal government. As part of an ongoing ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post New 'miracle' drug for postpartum depression one step closer to approval New York Post Scientists from Northwell Health's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research just wrapped up a clinical trial examining the new drug Zuranolone and found more than half of participants saw a full remission of their clinical depression at the end of the trial period. Flag as irrelevant
	MediaPost Communications Tuskegee Study Heirs Participate In Ad Council Vaccine Campaign MediaPost Communications Lack of trust stems partly from the horrific U.S. Public Health Service Syphilis Study at Tuskegee, conducted from 1932-1972 when more than 600 Black men in Tuskegee, Alabama, some with syphilis and some without, were led to believe they were receiving ... Flag as irrelevant
	EurekAlert Human stem cells enable model to test drug impact on brain's blood barrier EurekAlert Using an experimental model to simulate the blood-brain barrier, scientists in Sweden reported in unprecedented detail how antioxidants protect the brain from inflammation caused by neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Study: Using fireworks at home creates public health hazard Atlanta Journal Constitution According to a study by environmental health researchers at the University of California, Irvine, fireworks cause short term, extremely high particulate matter air pollution. Flag as irrelevant
	KEYT This is what happens to your body during extreme heat KEYT Normally, your body is used to a certain range of temperatures, usually between 97 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit. When your brain senses a change — either lower or higher than that — it attempts to help your ... Flag as irrelevant
	WRCB-TV Common cold or Covid? Upper respiratory symptoms are growing more prevalent, docs say WRCB-TV While shortness of breath and other lung issues remain among the most worrisome Covid-19 symptoms, it appears upper respiratory complaints — marked by congestion, a runny nose and headache — may be increasing. Flag as irrelevant
	Ars Technica More vaccine progress: This time, it's malaria Ars Technica Targeting Plasmodium falciparum hasn't been a simple matter, either, as there are a variety of regional strains that differ in ways that can be significant for immune system recognition. Even a single strain doesn't present an easy target for an immune response, ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE 'The numbers prove it': Allegheny County officials point to rising vaccination rates and falling case counts TribLIVE Eighty percent of Allegheny County's adult population is at least partially vaccinated against covid-19, officials said Wednesday, a rate that continues to rise as case counts and positivity rates continue to fall. "Let's get that last 20%," said Allegheny County ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Unvaccinated Americans 'in trouble' as delta variant spreads, surgeon general says The Hill Vivek said he was concerned the plateauing of cases nationally and increases in small parts of the U.S. were being driven by the variant. "The good news is if you are vaccinated, and fully vaccinated means two weeks after your last shot, then there is good ... Flag as irrelevant

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