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	health Daily update ⋅ October 19, 2021
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	CNN Why Colin Powell's cancer likely reduced his protection from the Covid-19 vaccine CNN (CNN) Gen. Colin Powell died Monday from complications of Covid-19, and experts say his death shows how important it is for more people to get vaccinated and stop the spread of the virus. Powell was fully vaccinated, but a source close to the matter ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times What Scientists Know About the Risk of Breakthrough Covid Deaths The New York Times The death of former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Monday from complications of Covid-19 has provided fuel for vaccine skeptics and opponents, who immediately seized on the news that Mr. Powell had been vaccinated to stoke doubts about the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BGR Blood Pressure Medications Recalled for Possible High Carcinogen Levels WebMD Oct. 18, 2021 -- Two types of blood pressure medication made by Lupin Pharmaceuticals have been recalled due to potential high levels of a cancer-causing substance, according to an FDA recall notice. The company is voluntarily recalling all batches of ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Earlier Breast Cancer Screening Would Narrow Mortality Gap for Black Women, US Study Finds U.S. News & World Report (Reuters) - Racial disparities in breast cancer survival in the United States could be cut by more than half if Black women got mammograms every other year starting at age 40, according to findings from a model of simulated health outcomes published on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Miami private school makes bogus claims about vaccines while ordering pupils who get a shot to stay home for 30 days CNN The letter from Centner Academy, read in part, "...if you are considering the vaccine for your Centner Academy student(s), we ask that you hold off until the Summer when there will be time for the potential transmission or shedding onto others to decrease, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver University Of Denver To Require Flu Vaccine: 'We're Taking This Seriously' CBS Denver DENVER (CBS4) – With cold and flu season approaching on Colorado University is requiring everyone on campus to get another vaccine shot. Earlier this month, health officials from the University of Denver announced they would require all students and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Seniors are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19. So far, 1 in 7 have gotten a booster shot of vaccine CNN (CNN) As the US tries to bring Covid-19 under control before a potential winter spike, health experts are encouraging vulnerable people to get a booster vaccine dose. So far, about 15% of seniors have done so. Overall, about 10.7 million people have ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Multiple myeloma is a rare cancer that seems to strike at random. The New York Times Colin L. Powell, the first Black secretary of state, had multiple myeloma: a form of blood cancer that hobbles the immune system and makes vaccines, including those for Covid-19, less effective. The cancer attacks plasma cells, which build the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Seattle, King County officials demonstrate vaccine verification ahead of Oct. 25 requirement The Seattle Times Constantine and Durkan went to Cafe Allegro in the University District to illustrate how businesses and patrons will be expected to verify coronavirus vaccination or test statuses in most public spaces in King County, beginning next week. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Cancer experts offer guidance on COVID-19 vaccination for patients with blood cancer Healio "However, as described in our recently published paper, it is likely that approximately 50% of the patients with hematologic malignancies who did not make anti-spike antibodies to the initial vaccination will make antibodies after booster vaccination. Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Don't wait to get your flu shot. Here's what to know about the season ahead CNET It's flu season. And flu vaccine season. Sarah Tew/CNET. For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. It was barely 10 a.m. and a long line of cars snaked through the parking lot at a mass ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Michigan among states with rising COVID cases again. What to know The Detroit News Many of the top 10 states for growth of cases per capita have much lower vaccination rates than Michigan, CDC data shows. Alaska, which experienced a 5.42% increase in the number of cases between last week and this week and leads the country in case growth ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation US Viruses are both the villains and heroes of life as we know it The Conversation US Many biologists like me believe there is, at least for one specific type of virus – namely, bacteriophages, or viruses that infect bacteria. When the DNA of these viruses is captured by a cell, it may contain instructions that enable that cell to perform ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Columbus Dispatch With hospitals already stretched thin by COVID, experts say flu vaccines are critical now The Columbus Dispatch "It takes close to two weeks before you get full protection," said Roberts, Columbus Public Health commissioner. "People need to have the shot and be protected before gathering with others or traveling for Thanksgiving.". Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times How exercise can reduce your risk of breast cancer The Seattle Times Studies show that exercise is one of the most effective ways of lowering that risk. Regular physical activity regulates hormones, including estrogen and insulin, which can keep breast cancer at bay and strengthen your immune system. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Vaccinated People May Be Even Less Likely to Transmit COVID-19 Than Previously Thought Healthline Experts say that they have looked at multiple studies on vaccinated people who've developed COVID-19 and have come to the conclusion that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on transmission from breakthrough cases may have been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salon From COVID to SARS to MERS, scientists believe they can create a "universal" coronavirus vaccine Salon Indeed, virus' mutations thus create something of an arms' race between humans and viruses. Influenza is a prominent example of such an arms race: every year pharmaceutical companies develop a new flu shot for the latest mutation, and every year a new ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Normal Blood Pressure Numbers By Age Forbes Blood pressure numbers are an important health indicator, which is why many doctors recommend monitoring them at home as you age. But there's little point in doing so if you don't know what the readings mean or how to gather them correctly. Flag as irrelevant
	Waco Tribune-Herald Vaccines urged to avoid 'twindemic' in McLennan County as flu season starts Waco Tribune-Herald As flu season begins in McLennan County, local health officials say vaccinations are the best way to prevent a so-called "twindemic" of flu and COVID-19 that could overwhelm local hospitals. Flu season typically runs from October to early spring, ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Michigan reports 3-day total of 8496 new coronavirus cases, 46 deaths on Monday, Oct. 18 mlive.com Michigan health officials reported two-day totals of 8,496 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 46 confirmed COVID-19 deaths for Thursday, Oct. 14 and Friday, Oct. 15. Of the newly reported deaths, 15 were late additions identified by the Michigan ... Flag as irrelevant
	Colorado Public Radio Colorado's College Campuses Have Become COVID Vaccine Islands, With Lower Case Rates Than The Surrounding ... Colorado Public Radio Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Carmen Solis gets ready to administer a COVID-19 test at a drive-through testing center on the University of Northern Colorado campus in Greeley, Colorado, on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Following record-low influenza season, low natural immunity, health officials recommend getting flu vaccine masslive.com As flu season arrives, the Department of Public Health is urging Massachusetts residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza to protect themselves and prevent the spread of disease. Every person over the age of 6 months is recommended to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Aljazeera.com Does getting the flu with COVID double your risk of death? Aljazeera.com Health experts are predicting an especially brutal flu season this year, but there are measures you can take to try to avoid contracting these serious illnesses. [Jawahir Al-Naimi ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid: Why are UK cases so high? BBC News Covid cases in the UK are higher now than they were this time last year when parts of England were under local lockdowns. Thanks to the vaccine, though, there are fewer cases of serious illness with people needing to be treated in hospital. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 19 CBC.ca All eligible age groups have reached 85 per cent fully vaccinated, except 18-39 year olds. The Ottawa Hospital is expecting one COVID-19 patient from Saskatchewan, as that province struggles to cope with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times COVID-19 Vaccine Could Provide Immunity to Other Coronaviruses Pharmacy Times COVID-19 vaccines and prior coronavirus infections can help build and protect immunity against other similar coronaviruses, such as SARS-CoV-2, results from a study by Northwestern Medicine show. These findings could support the need for a universal ... Flag as irrelevant
	WWLP.com What should I know about the flu vaccine? Mass. DPH urges flu and COVID-19 vaccines WWLP.com On Friday, October 15, DPH began its statewide surveillance reporting for the 2021-2022 flu season. Weekly data will be reported every Friday on the severity of influenza-like illness, hospital visits, and flu-related hospitalizations across Massachusetts. Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Vaccination centres opened to children as NHS chief warns of 'difficult winter' The Independent Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of NHS England, told MPs there would be a "big push" to get 12 to 15-year-olds vaccinated "to make the most of half-term" with families able to book jabs via the online national booking service. Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit Michigan health department urges residents to get flu vaccine WDIV ClickOnDetroit FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, file photo, a patient receives an influenza vaccine in Mesquite, Texas. Amid all the focus on COVID-19 vaccinations, U.S. health experts have another plea: Dont skip your flu shot. Flag as irrelevant
	WANE Cancer bout, age left Colin Powell vulnerable to COVID WANE The COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against hospitalization and death, and the unvaccinated are about 11 times more likely to die from the coronavirus. But they are not perfect, and experts stress that widespread vaccination is critical to give an ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET It's time for flu shots Health officials predict severe flu season The Star Beacon Influenza vaccination is a proven prevention strategy to reduce disease incidence and severity of disease, said Christine Hill, a registered nurse and Ashtabula City health commissioner. "Since influenza virus circulation was very limited last year ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox13now.com Breast cancer survivor urges women to not delay screenings fox13now.com PAYSON, Utah — More deaths from breast cancer could be a ripple effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. A new study from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that by 2030, there may be an additional 2,500 cancer deaths due to a delay in ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Covid-19 news: No 10 warns of 'challenging' months ahead for UK New Scientist Figures from the Office for National Statistics show coronavirus infection levels in England are getting close to the peak seen at the height of the second wave and are mostly being driven by infections among schoolchildren. Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Times NHS England boss urges booster take-up amid concern over sluggish rollout Financial Times The head of NHS England has urged people to come forward for immunity-boosting third jabs, and announced a new half-term push to get young teens vaccinated, as concern grows in government over the rise in Covid-19 infections. Flag as irrelevant
	WABI Experts emphasize getting flu shots as season approaches in Maine WABI BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Flu season in Maine is quickly approaching. Experts say now is the time to get your flu shot, if you haven't done so already. "As with so many things pandemic-related, we don't know what the future will bring, but there are ... Flag as irrelevant
	KUTV 2News October 18 data: Utah reports 23 new COVID-19 deaths, over 3000 cases KUTV 2News SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Utah Department of Health reported an additional 23 people have died from COVID-19 since Friday. This new number increases the total number of Utah deaths to 3,090 since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Oregon 'herd immunity' against COVID-19 delta variant should arrive in late December, OHSU forecasts oregonlive.com The worst could be over in the next two months – at least for the delta variant. The strain on Oregon hospitals caused by the highly transmissible COVID-19 variant has already started to ease, according to data provided by the Oregon Health Authority. Flag as irrelevant
	National Institutes of Health Researchers identify brain circuitry in rodents that may be responsible for negative emotional aspects of pain National Institutes of Health A new study published today in Nature Neuroscience has uncovered neuronal circuitry in the brain of rodents that may play an important role in mediating pain-induced anhedonia – a decrease in motivation to perform reward-driven behaviors. Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury Reading Hospital: COVID-19 vaccines are critical for pregnant women and their unborn children The Mercury As COVID-19 remains in our communities, the medical community continues to learn more about the virus, vaccines and therapy each day. Over the course of the pandemic, we've learned and refined treatment options, adapted to masking, social distancing ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Blood pressure medication recalled for possibly containing cancer-causing impurity al.com Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. is notifying its wholesalers, distributors, drug chains, mail order pharmacies and supermarkets by phone and through recall notification, and is arranging for the return of all the recalled product lots, according to the recall ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Brain-zapping helmet could 'cure' dementia in major breakthrough New York Post Zapping the brain with infrared light could boost dementia patients' memory and muscle control, a study claims. Durham University scientists found using a specially equipped helmet to beam invisible waves of light into healthy brains improved people's ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTSP.com 'It's just unfortunate:' Florida epidemiologist explains how state got through the worst of delta WTSP.com TAMPA, Fla. — Getting the facts about Florida's COVID metrics has been an ongoing saga complete with finger-pointing, politically charged opinions and a wealth of misinformation. Dr. Jason Salemi, an associate professor of epidemiology at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Price for drug that reverses opioid overdoses soars amid record deaths The Guardian "Not having this life-saving medication to reduce overdose deaths, during a time when we're seeing the greatest increase we've ever seen, is a public health crisis. There hasn't been a more important time than right now to have an overdose reversal drug ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study shows effectiveness of mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccines News-Medical.net People who had received a first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and received an mRNA vaccine for their second dose had a lower risk of infection compared to people who had received both doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Study finds mixing vaccines 'highly effective' against Covid; experts call for 'larger analysis' The Indian Express Published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe journal, the study noted that since the use of AstraZeneca's vector-based vaccine was halted for people younger than 65 years of age due to safety concerns, people in Sweden who had already received their ... Flag as irrelevant
	RTE.ie Concerns over pandemic disruption to cancer services RTE.ie An Oireachtas Committee has heard concerns that disruption to cancer screening programmes caused by the pandemic may lead to people presenting for treatment at later stages of the disease. The head of the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) told ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bangor Daily News COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maine spike again pressherald.com As of Monday, there were 201 individuals in Maine hospitals, including 68 in critical care and 31 on ventilators, according to data from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. That's an increase of 32 hospitalizations just since Saturday. Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com COVID-19 and the holidays: Is it finally safe to gather? Today.com As the United States prepares to enter another holiday season amid the coronavirus pandemic, doctors and public health experts are offering some advice on how to stay safe during the coming festivities. While the country is still dealing with high ... Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Virginia father of four expresses vaccine regret to his own mother before dying of COVID-19 MarketWatch An unvaccinated Virginia couple in their 40s recently died of COVID-19, leaving behind four children — and the father with one tragic regret before he succumbed. "He called me up and said, 'Mom ... Flag as irrelevant
	Independent.ie HSE cyber-attack had 'particularly devastating effect on continuity of cancer services', says HSE chief Independent.ie They include extra evening and weekend clinics, extended working days, re-fitting of mobile screening units, pioneering changes to radiotherapy fractionation, virtual clinics, insourcing and outsourcing, and rapid development of clinical guidelines to ... Flag as irrelevant

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