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	health Daily update ⋅ July 16, 2021
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	The New York Times Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today The New York Times Almost half of all Americans are now fully vaccinated, and studies have shown that the shots offer powerful protection against all known variants of the virus, including Delta. Cases and hospitalizations are also low compared with previous ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Magazine A human apolipoprotein L with detergent-like activity kills intracellular pathogens Science Magazine Most human cells, not just those belonging to the immune system, mount protective responses to infection when activated by the immune cytokine interferon-gamma (IFN-γ). How IFN-γ confers this function in nonimmune cells and tissues is poorly understood. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Mask Mandate Back on in Los Angeles as Virus Cases Rise U.S. News & World Report By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and JOHN ANTCZAK, Associated Press. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County residents will again be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status, while the University of California system said that ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal Covid-19 Immune Response Could Be Long Lasting, but Variants Present Risks The Wall Street Journal Infection and inoculation both elicit an immune response against Covid-19 that lasts for months and possibly years, a growing body of research shows, but the power of vaccines against known variants make the shots critical to containing the virus. Variants ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo News New concerns over delta variant in children Yahoo News The year that has passed between the announcement of the 72nd and the 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Award nominations has been one of dramatic change. From the presidential election and subsequent inauguration to the COVID-19 vaccine finally ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Los Angeles County reimposes indoor mask mandate for all as coronavirus cases rise nationwide The Washington Post The coronavirus case rate has more than doubled since late June. Average daily deaths have remained under 300 through July, likely due to higher immunization rates among senior citizens, who are more likely to die after contracting the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape 'Speech Neuroprosthesis' Gives Voice to a Man Who Couldn't Speak Medscape A "speech neuroprosthesis" that translates brain signals into words that appear on a screen has helped a man with severe paralysis, who had lost the ability to speak, communicate in sentences. It's believed to be the first time words and sentences were ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape UK COVID-19 Update: Jabs' Antibody Coverage 'Close to 100%', 'Supercharging' NHS for Winter Medscape Protection fell to 98% in those aged 80 and over with the Pfizer/BioNTech jab, and to 84% for Oxford/AstraZeneca. After a single vaccine dose, antibodies peaked around 4 ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News As COVID-19 surges again, what experts say about the millions of unvaccinated ABC News As Americans start packing bars and live venues once again in the age of mass COVID-19 vaccination -- with many abandoning masks and social distancing measures -- a concerning reality check is taking place. Health officials and front-line workers, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Los Angeles County to restore indoor mask mandate for all ABC News Los Angeles County's public health officer says a rapid and sustained increase in COVID-19 cases in the nation's largest county requires a return to mandatory mask-wearing indoors even when people are vaccinated. ByThe Associated Press. July 15, 2021 ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Long Covid: What is it and what are the symptoms? BBC News As society reopens, there are fears long Covid could disproportionately affect those not yet fully vaccinated. What are long Covid symptoms? Guidance for UK health workers describes long ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline What to Expect When Your Doctor Prescribes Prednisone for IBD Healthline For people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, prednisone can be prescribed to help lessen the intensity of a flare-up by reducing immune activity. Prednisone often has a positive impact on people who haven' ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Root of teen empathy begins with secure relationships at home, study finds CNN Teens show higher levels of empathic behavior toward their friends when they have good family relationships, the study shows. (CNN) Teenagers who have close ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Los Angeles County will require masks to be worn indoors as Delta variant spreads. The New York Times The Delta variant is extremely contagious, scientists say, and may cause more severe illness. Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease doctor, has described it as "the greatest threat in the U.S. to our attempt to eliminate Covid-19." ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Complications Common Even in Younger COVID-19 Patients Medscape With complications and poor outcomes common even among younger patients, the researchers say the results underline the importance of vaccination and appropriate healthcare planning. The research was published by The Lancet on July 17. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Fermented Foods Could Boost Your Microbiome U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, July 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Fermented foods may seem like just another health fad, but a small trial suggests they can help strike a healthier balance in the body's gut bacteria. In a study of 36 ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Reading, Puzzles May Delay Alzheimer's by 5 Years: Study U.S. News & World Report By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- An active mind in old age may delay Alzheimer's disease by up to five years, a new study suggests. Activities like reading, writing letters, playing cards or ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid: Younger adults still at risk of serious organ damage - study BBC News Younger adults admitted to hospital with Covid are almost as likely to suffer from complications as those over 50 years old, a study has found. Four in 10 of those between 19 and 49 developed problems with their kidneys, lungs or other organs while treated. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Cleveland Clinic and Mount Sinai Won't Administer Aduhelm to Patients The New York Times The Cleveland Clinic, one of the largest and most respected medical centers in the country, said in a statement that a panel of its experts had "reviewed all available scientific evidence on this medication," which is also called aducanumab. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Every single Covid patient in a LA County DHS hospital is not fully vaccinated CNN Los Angeles County is seeing a surge in new Covid-19 coronavirus cases, topping 1,000 for the fifth straight day Wednesday, and though hospitalizations remain low, each infected patient admitted to a county hospital has not had all their vaccine shots, officials ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Ultra-Processed Foods May Increase the Risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Healthline Researchers say a regular diet that includes ultra-processed foods increases your risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They say foods such as red meat and salty snacks themselves don't necessarily increase the risk. Rather, it's the way the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN What the new CDC guidance for schools means for children CNN Desks are arranged in an elementary school in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania. In the fall, vaccinated teachers and students no longer need to wear masks inside schools, according to new CDC guidance. Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com Breakthrough infections? Rising cases? What to know about the recent COVID-19 trends in Massachusetts. Boston.com Infections and even hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have begun to increase since the Fourth of July weekend. And it turns out that those vaccinated against the disease aren't completely immune, as state officials revealed ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Tennessee hospital latest employer to announce COVID-19 vaccine requirements ABC News Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. A major children's hospital in Tennessee is the latest to announce a requirement that all employees be vaccinated ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report More Americans Gaining Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment, But Race Matters U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Opioid addiction treatment has become more widely available to Medicaid recipients under the Affordable Care Act, but Black patients are much less likely ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Stretching before a workout? Experts warn it could 'lead to injury' USA TODAY If your fitness routine includes a pre-workout stretch, you may be spinning your wheels — or worse, hurting yourself. Many of us were taught that it's important to stretch before running or exercising. That often included the classic forward bend to touch your ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Haunted by Past Virus Surges, California Leans on Masks and Vaccines The New York Times A new indoor mask requirement in Los Angeles County comes as new virus cases have nearly tripled statewide. Immunization rates, however, should keep any spike below past peaks. Flag as irrelevant
	Dozens Infected With COVID-19 at Northern California Shelter U.S. News & World Report SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — At least 59 residents at a homeless shelter in Northern California have tested positive for the coronavirus, half of whom were vaccinated, health officials said. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Covid Is Especially Risky for People With HIV, Large Study Finds The New York Times An H.I.V. infection increases the odds of dying from Covid-19 by at least 30 percent, researchers said. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Study finds adolescent girls and young women in Africa will use HIV prevention products Medical Xpress To provide protection against HIV, both must be used consistently—daily, for oral PrEP, and for the ring, a full month at a time—which previous studies of these products found to be especially challenging for younger women. Flag as irrelevant
	Vox Keep an eye on breakthrough Covid-19 cases. But don't freak out. Vox A city run vaccination site stands in a Brooklyn neighborhood which is witnessing a rise in The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported cases of people falling ill with Covid-19 after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Woman Gets Guillain-Barré Syndrome After J&J Vaccine, Says She'd Get Shot Again Newsweek A Houston woman who developed the rare neurological condition Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) after receiving the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine said she would get the shot again despite her experience. Jamie Walton spent 22 days in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com Type 1.5 Diabetes Is a Controversial Diagnosis—Here's What to Know Health.com Like Type 1 diabetes, type 1.5 has an autoimmune component, which means antibodies from your immune system mistakenly destroy the pancreatic beta cells which produce insulin. Insulin is the hormone needed to get blood sugar out of the bloodstream and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress COVID vaccine cannot cause 'viral shedding,' despite false reports Medical Xpress A teacher at a private school in Miami falsely warned students not to hug their vaccinated parents for more than five seconds to avoid harmful vaccine shedding. The school also threatened teachers' employment if they got vaccinated ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Ask Amy: No vaccination card? No problem! The Washington Post Dear Amy: My brother and his wife were sick with covid-19 very early in the pandemic. Thankfully, both recovered with no lingering effects. However, neither intends to be vaccinated. Because of their experience, they believe it is no worse than the flu, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report More Than a Quarter of Long COVID Patients Still Not Recovered After 6 Months U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, July 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- How long can some COVID symptoms linger? New research suggests that more than a quarter of adults who had COVID-19 in 2020 weren't fully recovered six to ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Does coffee help you lose weight? Stunt your growth? Here's the truth behind coffee myths USA TODAY But what about all the common myths that we've heard when it comes to coffee? Does drinking it lead to long-term weight loss? Is it true that drinking coffee will shorten our lifespan? Is it really unhealthy? Are we getting extra caffeine if we opt for a darker roast at ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD NIH Chief: US 'Losing Time' Against Delta Variant WebMD As COVID-19 cases increase again in nearly all states, public health officials say the U.S. needs to get ahead of the contagious Delta variant by vaccinating more people. ADVERTISEMENT. Average vaccination rates continue to drop, yet case rates are going ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Ultra-Processed Foods Might Help Drive Inflammatory Bowel Disease U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- If you need another reason to eat healthy, new research suggests that eating lots of packaged snacks and other ultra-processed foods could increase your ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Advocate Not just COVID: Another virus is filling Acadiana hospitals. Here's what makes it unusual. The Advocate Lilliana Credeur's mother grew more and more worried about her as the 3-week old infant's breath sped up. "She was breathing really, really fast and she would stop breathing," said her mother, Ashley Credeur, 38, of St. Martinville. "I was too scared to have to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Santa Rosa Press Democrat Mask mandate back on in Los Angeles as coronavirus cases rise Santa Rosa Press Democrat LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County residents will again be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status, while the University of California system said that students, faculty and staff must be inoculated against the coronavirus to ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report COVID Antibodies From Vaccination Are Almost 3 Times Higher Than From Infection U.S. News & World Report By Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, July 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- People who've been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have a much stronger immune system response against the new coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Advocate Not just COVID: A virus is having an unprecedented summer surge in Louisiana, hospitalizing babies The Advocate Kristopher Head's godmother grew more and more worried about him with each breath that he struggled to gulp down last week. A pediatrician had given the 20-month-old baby antibiotics and a breathing treatment, but he seemed to be getting worse. After a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Homeopathic Doctor Is Charged With Selling Fake Covid-19 Vaccine Cards The New York Times Juli Mazi of Napa, Calif., also sold "immunization pellets" to patients, federal prosecutors said. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News COVID-19 complications could strain health system for years ABC News Of those patients, 36,367 developed one or more complications during their hospitalization, including kidney problems, complex respiratory disease (such as bacterial pneumonia), acute respiratory distress syndrome, neurological problems (like seizures or ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com 47 Alabama counties now at 'very high risk' for COVID-19 al.com Forty-seven of Alabama's 67 counties are now considered to be at "very high risk" for the spread of COVID-19, according to the latest figures from the Alabama Department of Public Health. Bibb, Bullock, Coosa, Escambia, Jackson, Lamar, Perry, Pickens and ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Alabama remains last for COVID vaccinations. Here are the rates by county. al.com But vaccinations in Alabama have slowed to a near standstill, sitting under 5,000 doses administered per day for the ninth consecutive day as of Tuesday. Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Drug overdose deaths spiked last year in Ohio, but Cuyahoga and Summit counties largely bucked the trend cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio – Drug overdose deaths spiked last year in Ohio, mirroring a trend seen across the U.S. amid the coronavirus pandemic. But Northeast Ohio's two largest counties largely bucked the trend. Preliminary statistics from the medical examiner's ... Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Bay Area homeopath charged with selling fake COVID immunization pills and falsifying vaccine cards MarketWatch Prosecutors say Juli Mazi told patients that FDA-authorized vaccines contained 'toxic ingredients.' California homeopath Juli Mazi is accused of giving patients unapproved natural pills claiming it would give them immunity to Covid-19. She also allegedly gave ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Mask mandate back on in Los Angeles as virus cases rise ABC News LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles County residents will again be required to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status, while the University of California system said that students, faculty and staff must be inoculated against the coronavirus to ... Flag as irrelevant

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