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	health Daily update ⋅ October 20, 2021
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	BBC News Covid: Bring back rules amid rising cases, urge NHS chiefs BBC News Some Covid restrictions must immediately be reintroduced if England is to avoid "stumbling into a winter crisis", health leaders have warned. The NHS Confederation said a back-up strategy, or Plan B, which includes mandatory face coverings in crowded ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Should You Get a Covid Booster if You Are Pregnant? The New York Times "There's nothing to suggest boosters are a safety issue. We have great confidence in these vaccines," she said, adding that anyone who is pregnant, postpartum, considering pregnancy or who might be pregnant in the future should get the vaccine. "That's the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times In a First, Surgeons Attached a Pig Kidney to a Human — and It Worked The New York Times Surgeons in New York have successfully attached a kidney grown in a genetically altered pig to a human patient and found that the organ worked normally, a scientific breakthrough that one day may yield a vast new supply of organs for severely ill ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Should Pregnant People Get a Covid Booster? The New York Times Last December, I cried into my mask on the subway home after getting the only holiday gift I wanted: the Pfizer vaccine. As a gastroenterologist treating hospitalized Covid patients, it brought back a flood of difficult memories from the past year. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Pig kidneys to the rescue? Groundbreaking transplant a step toward solving our organ shortage USA TODAY On an operating table in front of the transplant surgeon was a woman's body donated precisely for this purpose. The kidney he was about to attach to her came from a pig bred for this day. If the surgery worked, it would show pig organs could be safely ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Yvonne Orji Has a Message for Black Women About Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Healthline They can also face institutional roadblocks in access to quality care, timely diagnosis, treatment, and information. When Emmy nominee Yvonne Orji first met three women sharing their experiences with a rare form of breast ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Keep your brain sharp by finding your sleep 'sweet spot,' study says CNN Just like Baby Bear, older people who sleep "just right" -- getting roughly six to eight hours of quality shut-eye most nights -- appear to delay cognitive decline and keep their brains sharp, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Brain. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Doctors Report That Kidney Grown in Pig Worked in a Human U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt and Robin Foster, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Oct. 20, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- A kidney grown in a genetically altered pig functioned normally after being attached to a human patient during a groundbreaking procedure ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR In a major scientific advance, a pig kidney is successfully transplanted into a human NPR Scientists temporarily attached a pig's kidney to a human body and watched it begin to work, a small step in the decades-long quest to one day use animal organs for life-saving transplants. Pigs have been the most recent research focus to address the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Using e-cigarettes to prevent smoking relapse doesn't work well, study finds CNN The study did not look at the use of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) designed to help people stop smoking, Pierce told CNN. Those therapies include patches, gum and lozenges that contain limited amounts of nicotine. Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times COVID-19 Vaccines: FDA Approved, EUA, and in the Pipeline Pharmacy Times Clinical testing of COVID-19 vaccine efficacy has led to the first FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty. Genetic variants ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Hoag trial spells hope for patients battling aggressive form of breast cancer Los Angeles Times Norma Marquez distinctly remembers the day she learned she had breast cancer. "It was May 1, 2018. I was diagnosed on St. Peregrine's Feast Day," the 43-year-old Anaheim resident recalled, explaining Peregrine is the Catholic patron saint of cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com Amid Arizona's worst year for West Nile virus, patients and researchers look for solutions AZCentral.com With development on a West Nile vaccine for humans making slow progress and no ongoing clinical trials for West Nile-specific therapies, environmental agencies and researchers have turned to virus surveillance and vector control to keep the disease at bay. Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Health Aerobic exercise helps hard-to-treat high blood pressure Harvard Health People whose blood pressure remains high despite taking several medications have what doctors refer to as resistant hypertension. A small study finds that regular aerobic exercise may help these people lower their blood pressure. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Yearly prostate checks benefit some men aged 40 plus BBC News Some men should have annual prostate checks once they turn 40 to spot early, treatable cancers, UK experts say. Targeted screening would save lives, the Institute of Cancer Research team says, even though the PSA blood test it relies on is not accurate ... Flag as irrelevant
	desmoinesregister.com Iowa has plenty of COVID shots for boosters as feds expand eligibility, state health leader says desmoinesregister.com Iowans hoping to get another COVID-19 shot won't have to scramble for appointments, the way many did last winter, the state's top health official said Tuesday. Iowa has an ample supply of vaccines, and health care providers have worked for months to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Tuberculosis, Like Covid, Spreads by Breathing, Scientists Report The New York Times As much as 90 percent of TB bacteria released from an infected person may be carried in tiny droplets, called aerosols, that are expelled when a person exhales deeply, the researchers estimated. The findings were presented on Tuesday at a scientific ... Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health Resistance Training That Strengthen Your Muscles WTOP Resistance training is a vital part of a health regimen for people of every age and any gender, says Jonathan Jordan, a certified personal trainer based in San Francisco. "It aids in the development and maintenance of muscle mass, which keeps our bones ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal Can You Get a Flu Shot and Covid-19 Booster at the Same Time? The Wall Street Journal Covid-19 boosters are arriving at the same time as flu season. Doctors say it's important not to forget about flu shots. By Sumathi Reddy. Oct. 19, 2021. Tap ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News CDC boss Walensky says schools should keep mask mandates even if kids are vaccinated Fox News Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky said Wednesday that schools should keep mask mandates ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post South African regulator rejects Russia's COVID-19 vaccine The Washington Post JOHANNESBURG — The South African drug regulator has rejected the Russian-made coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V, citing some safety concerns the manufacturer wasn't able to answer. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, or SAHPRA, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Ingham County cat first Michigan pet to test positive for virus that causes COVID-19 Detroit Free Press A domestic shorthair cat from Ingham County has tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans, making it Michigan's first case of a pet that has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. The cat had close contact with its owners, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit Michigan COVID: Here's what to know Oct. 20, 2021 WDIV ClickOnDetroit DETROIT – Michigan reported 8,496 new cases of COVID-19 and 46 virus-related deaths Monday -- an average of 2,832 cases over a three-day period. Of the 46 deaths announced Monday, 15 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Sanofi says its flu vaccine can be co-administered with Moderna's COVID-19 shot Reuters The study supports the current recommendation by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given simultaneously. The data was reported in slides set to be presented later to a panel of CDC advisers. Flag as irrelevant
	Popular Science A new vaccine may curb the koala chlamydia epidemic Popular Science About 400 koalas are currently undergoing a clinical trial for a chlamydia vaccine in Queensland, Australia. Scientists hope the vaccine will finally offer koala populations protection from the disease, which is recognized as the most dangerous ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post TikTok is giving teen girls Tourette-like tics: Doctors call it a 'pandemic' New York Post Neurologist Donald Gilbert, a specialist in pediatric movement disorders at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, told WSJ that he's seen some 10 new patients — teens with tics — every month for the past approximately 18 months. Prior to March ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Cat tests positive for coronavirus in Michigan mlive.com A Michigan house cat has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 after a close contact with its owners who were infected with coronavirus, according to state officials. The domestic shorthair cat from Ingham County is the first such case in Michigan, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Maine COVID-19 cases keep rising, especially in least-vaccinated parts of the state Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel On the other hand, Somerset County is the least immunized – 54.7 percent of residents have been fully vaccinated – and has the highest prevalence of COVID-19, with 477.4 cases per 100,000 population. Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Booster jabs rollout in care homes falling short as deaths begin to rise Telegraph.co.uk Only one in three residents has received third dose of Covid jab as many GPs halt vaccinations to prioritise other work. By Sarah Knapton, Science Editor ; Lizzie Roberts, Health Reporter and Harry Yorke, Whitehall Editor 19 October 2021 • 9:30pm. Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Why does the UK have a higher Covid rate than Europe? The Independent The vaccine has meant that although case numbers are elevated, there are fewer cases of people with serious illness having to be treated in hospital. However, ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox2now.com Missuri DHSS urges all residents to get a flu shot this season fox2now.com JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri health officials are urging residents to get the flu vaccine in order to prevent the spread of the illness and "ease the burden of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses." The Department of Health and Senior Services said ... Flag as irrelevant
	LNP | LancasterOnline South African regulator rejects Russia's COVID-19 vaccine LNP | LancasterOnline FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2021, file photo released by Imam Khomeini Airport City, Russian-made Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines are unloaded at the Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport. Millions from Latin America to the Middle East are waiting for ... Flag as irrelevant
	FiercePharma Lupin recalls blood pressure tablets on cancer-causing contamination concerns FiercePharma The voluntary recall is posted on the FDA's website and involves the company's irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets used to treat high blood pressure and diabetic nephropathy in hypertensive patients with Type 2 diabetes. "As part of Lupin's ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com CDC: Unvaccinated people 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19 mlive.com New data released by the CDC found unvaccinated Americans were 11 times more likely to die from the coronavirus compared to fully immunized people who contract COVID-19. The data is based on case and vaccination reports from 14 states, ... Flag as irrelevant
	MTPR 'Twindemic': Health workers warn of the combined threats of flu and COVID MTPR Flu season is here, and health officials say it could be one marked by both influenza and COVID-19, further stressing Montana's already strained health care system. A word has already been coined for that potential viral convergence: "Twindemic". Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Health benefits of nuts may boost survival, limit recurrence in breast cancer UPI.com Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Regular consumption of peanuts, walnuts and other tree nuts boosts survival and reduces risk for disease recurrence in people with breast cancer, a study published Wednesday by the International Journal of Cancer found. Flag as irrelevant
	Noozhawk Dr. Dan Brennan: Be My Hero — Get Your Flu Vaccine and Become a 'Floo Fighter' (2021 Edition) Noozhawk It's that time of year for me to write a column to remind you to get a flu shot. After years of writing boring flu vaccine columns, like all my life, I decided to do my first Floo Fighters column in 2019 as a tribute to one of my favorite rock bands ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Signs, preventive tips and pain relieving therapies for osteoporosis Times of India Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones weaken, increasing the risk of sudden and unexpected fractures. The term 'osteoporosis' means porous bones and the disease results in significant loss of bone mass and strength. Flag as irrelevant
	St. George Daily Spectrum COVID-19 tracker: Utah cases fall, state ranks 13th among states for rate of new cases St. George Daily Spectrum Utah reported far fewer coronavirus cases in the week ending Sunday, adding 8,957 new cases. That's down 10.3% from the previous week's tally of 9,981 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19. Utah ranked 13th among the states where coronavirus was ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Messenger COVID-19 cases on decline in county The Messenger Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville nurses prepare flu vaccinations and wait on drive-thru patients who want to get their flu vaccine on Saturday at the drive-thru clinic. Photos submitted. Flag as irrelevant
	KRON4 Humboldt's Unvaccinated Account for a Majority of COVID Deaths and Hospitalizations Since June Lost Coast Outpost Humboldt County Health Officer Dr. Ian Hoffman submitted the following written report to the Board of Supervisors for Tuesday's meeting. COVID-19 case rates have continued to drop over the past few weeks which is needed news for our community. Flag as irrelevant
	fox5sandiego.com San Diego coronavirus update: County reports 368 new COVID infections, 1 more death fox5sandiego.com SAN DIEGO (CNS) – San Diego County public health officials reported 368 new cases of COVID-19 and one virus-related death Tuesday. Tuesday's data brought the county's cumulative totals to 365,253 cases and 4,170 fatalities since the pandemic began. Flag as irrelevant
	KULR-TV Vitalant in urgent need of blood and platelet donations, St. Vincent hosting Blood Drive KULR-TV BILLINGS - In the midst of a critical blood and platelet shortage Vitalant is asking all eligible donors to make an appointment now. Vitalant wrote in a release that donations are going out to the 900 hospitals they serve, including approximately 29 in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Manitoba doctors increasingly prescribing antibiotics inappropriately, study finds Globalnews.ca To make matters worse, the study found the rate of unnecessary antibiotic prescribing for things like asthma, cough, allergy-related runny nose and the common cold rose significantly in Manitoba over the study, with 67,000 more antibiotic prescriptions ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent World Osteoporosis Day: Why we all need to look after our bones, and how to do it The Independent You wouldn't think coughing or sneezing could break a bone. But if you're one of the 3.5 million people in the UK and Ireland living with the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis, it could. October 20 is World Osteoporosis Day, and there's no better time ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Economist Why are so few pregnant women vaccinated against covid-19? The Economist EXPECTANT MOTHERS seem reluctant to get the jab. Only 33.8% of them between the ages of 18 and 49 in America are fully vaccinated against covid-19, according to data from October from the Centres for Disease Control and Protection (CDC). Flag as irrelevant
	The Herald Bulletin Health Dept. urges flu shots The Herald Bulletin ANDERSON — The Madison County Health Department is urging Hoosiers to get immunized against influenza after the state health department confirmed the first flu-related death of the 2021-22 flu season Friday. Each year, hundreds of Hoosiers become sick ... Flag as irrelevant
	Evening Standard Enforce Plan B immediately or risk winter crisis, NHS boss warns ministers Evening Standard The NHS Confederation chief executive Matthew Taylor has urged the Government to come up with a 'Plan C' too, as coronavirus cases climb. (PA) / PA Archive. By. Pa Reporters. in 15 minutes. M. inisters must immediately enforce "Plan B" coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	Evansville Courier & Press Vanderburgh County COVID-19 vaccine tracker: 52% of people fully vaccinated Evansville Courier & Press Vanderburgh County has administered more than 201,001 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Oct. 18, according to data from the Indiana Department of Health. That's up 1.53% from the previous week's tally of 197,972 COVID-19 doses administered. Flag as irrelevant
	Voice of San Diego How Many San Diegans Are Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19? It Depends Who You Ask Voice of San Diego Local health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report different rates of vaccination against COVID-19 in San Diego County. Megan Wood · 9 mins ago. A health care worker administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a La Costa Glen ... Flag as irrelevant

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