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	health Daily update ⋅ October 30, 2021
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	NPR COVID's endgame: Scientists have a clue about where SARS-CoV-2 is headed NPR Back in the 1980s, scientists in the U.K. performed an experiment that — at first glance — sounds unethical. "Volunteers came into the lab, and someone squirted virus up their nose," says computational biologist Jennie Lavine. The researchers took a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Cheap antidepressant shows promise; virus can infect inner ear Reuters The researchers suspect the drug is helping by limiting the ability of the virus to cause inflammation. However, more research is needed to determine the impact of fluvoxamine because "composite outcomes" - where a variety of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Covid Shots Are a Go for Children, but Parents Are Reluctant to Consent The New York Times But in a nation that has already struggled mightily with Covid vaccine hesitancy, getting shots into those little arms may present health authorities with the toughest vaccination challenge yet. Even many parents who are themselves vaccinated and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Vaccination protects against Covid-19 more strongly than previous infection does, CDC study finds CNN "All eligible persons should be vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible, including unvaccinated persons previously infected with SARS-CoV-2," the researchers wrote in the CDC's weekly report, the MMWR. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Origin of Virus May Remain Murky, US Intelligence Agencies Say The New York Times WASHINGTON — American intelligence agencies are unlikely to be able to draw a firm conclusion about the origin of the novel coronavirus without more information from China on the earliest cases or new scientific discoveries about the nature of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline People with Anxiety and Depression May need a COVID-19 Booster Shot Healthline The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added mental health disorders, including depression and schizophrenia, to the list of health conditions that increase people's risk of developing severe COVID-19. The addition ... Flag as irrelevant
	INQUIRER.net Scientists Say They May Have Found the Cause of Alzheimer's Progression in the Brain Healthline They say Alzheimer's starts in different regions of the brain, rather than spreading from a single area. Experts say the research could lead to better diagnosis as well as new treatments for the disease. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Why are COVID-19 Cases Rising in the UK? Healthline The surge has largely been attributed to the premature easing of restrictions, less adherence to COVID-19 best practices, more mixing, and uneven vaccination coverage within different age groups. The U.S.' progress against ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN England could prescribe e-cigarettes on National Health Service CNN The UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is publishing updated guidance which could allow e-cigarette products to be prescribed for those who want to stop smoking, the UK government said in a statement on Friday. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline The Keto Diet Wasn't Enough to Reverse My Type 2 Diabetes Healthline Increased gluconeogenesis is thought to be a primary factor in type 2 diabetes and a cause of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Insulin is a key hormone that inhibits gluconeogenesis, but insulin resistance (the body's inability to properly utilize insulin) ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Scotland to rollout diabetes test for Type 1 patients BBC News Misdiagnosed Type 1 diabetes patients could be freed from the need to take insulin after a new test is rolled out. Scotland will become the first country to offer the C-peptide blood test to all patients who have had a Type 1 diagnosis for at least ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET COVID, the flu or a common cold? Here's how to tell the difference CNET Symptoms for the flu and COVID-19 can look similar -- here's what you need to know. Sarah Tew/CNET. For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. If a cough, congestion, sneezing fits or ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report More Fast-Food Outlets, More Diabetes in Your Neighborhood U.S. News & World Report By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Oct. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Living near a fast-food restaurant may provide a quick fix if you're famished and pressed for time, but it may also boost your odds for type 2 diabetes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Coronavirus in Oregon: 1420 cases, 14 deaths oregonlive.com Oregon health officials announced 1,420 coronavirus cases Friday and 14 deaths connected to COVID-19. A new Oregon COVID-19 forecast indicates that while hospitalizations will continue to decline, that decline will be slower than it has been in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTVZ Oregon reports 14 more COVID-19 deaths, including 4 Crook County residents KTVZ BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- There are 14 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including four recent deaths of Crook County residents at St. Charles Bend, raising the state's death toll to 4,372, Oregon Health Authority reported Friday. Flag as irrelevant
	WIBW Following state, federal approval, local COVID-19 vaccine providers start to administer booster, 3rd doses WIBW SCHD said the move follows guidance received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the same morning. The Health Department said differences in authorized vaccine booster doses and eligibility are as follows: Advertisement ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report How Two People With HIV Suppressed Virus After Stopping Treatment U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Oct. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- There are two ways that HIV patients' bodies can keep the virus under control after they stop antiretroviral therapy, a new study shows. Flag as irrelevant
	KHOU.com VERIFY: Houston Methodist Medical Director addresses myths about the flu shot KHOU.com Dr. Joshua Septimus says the flu shot will not increase your risk of getting COVID-19, but it could impact your mammogram. Author: Cheryl Mercedes (KHOU). Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com CDC Adds Depression and Other Mental Health Conditions to High-Risk COVID List—Here's Why Health.com While the CDC offers up brief explanations on why people with other health conditions on the list are at a higher risk for severe COVID-19, there is nothing more here other than links to information on mood disorders, depression, and coping with COVID-19. Flag as irrelevant
	CNET People with some mental health conditions are now eligible for COVID boosters CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. People with some mental health conditions, including schizophrenia and mood disorders such as depression ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation US How to help kids with 'long COVID' thrive in school The Conversation US Children who get COVID-19 typically recover quickly and will not require special support upon return to school. However, some people who contract the disease experience persistent symptoms and post-viral complications. These complications can include ... Flag as irrelevant
	Manchester Evening News Non-COVID illness trends: 4 leaders share what they're seeing Becker's Hospital Review As COVID-19 precautions become less stringent, some organizations have seen a rise in respiratory illness visits. While perhaps not atypical compared to "normal years," the rates are higher than last year, particularly among pediatric patients. Flag as irrelevant
	WTHR Indiana coronavirus headlines: Memorials honor COVID-19's 5 million dead WTHR The latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic from Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Author: WTHR.com staff, The Associated Press, TEGNA. Published: 6 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Statesman Journal Oregon coronavirus update, Oct. 29: 1420 new cases, 14 deaths Statesman Journal Marion County accounted for 178 cases, while Polk County had 26. Hospitals statewide were treating 513 patients with COVID-19, which is five fewer than Thursday. This includes 133 COVID patients in intensive care ... Flag as irrelevant
	Helena Independent Record Montana preps as vaccination on the horizon for kids ages 5-11 Helena Independent Record The state of Montana has pre-ordered nearly 25,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 in advance of the anticipated approval of the shots for that age group next week. On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX5 Las Vegas Pfizer vaccines for kids age 5 to 11 soon expected in Nevada FOX5 Las Vegas CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada health officials are expecting to receive 95,000 kid-sized coronavirus vaccines as soon as next week, ahead of the expected final federal approval of the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds. Flag as irrelevant
	Smithsonian Could Skin Patches Be the Future of Covid Vaccines? Smithsonian October 29, 2021 2:00 p.m.. Covid Vaccine Patch The skin patch vaccine is administered by a pocket-sized device with 5,000 needle-like projections ... Flag as irrelevant
	10TV Study: Vaccinated as likely to spread delta variant within household as unvaccinated 10TV "Nonetheless, fully vaccinated individuals with breakthrough infections have peak viral load similar to unvaccinated cases and can efficiently transmit infection in household settings, including to fully vaccinated contacts. Host–virus interactions early ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Bozeman Daily Chronicle COVID-19 cases still high in Gallatin County as vaccinations increase The Bozeman Daily Chronicle Bozeman Health has seen uptake in COVID-19 booster shots since it began a mass vaccination clinic at the end of September. A third dose of the Pfizer vaccine has been available since late September, and Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters began to be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Is Diabetes More Prevalent Among African Americans? Healthline In this article, we'll discuss why diabetes is more prevalent in Black Americans, how to lower your risk of developing diabetes, and resources for support if you've been diagnosed with diabetes. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times COVID-19 vaccines more protective than past infection, study shows Los Angeles Times The study looked at data from nearly 190 hospitals in nine states. The researchers counted about 7,000 adult patients who were hospitalized this year with respiratory illnesses or symptoms similar to those of COVID-19. Flag as irrelevant
	Texas Tribune Wondering who can get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot and when? Here's what Texans need to know. Texas Tribune The vaccine's protection goes down with time, so medical experts recommend a supplemental dose after two to six months. Find out here if it's time to get one. by Allyson Waller Oct. 29, 2021 9 hours ago. Copy link. Republish. A pharmacist the Moderna ... Flag as irrelevant
	WXYZ COVID-19 booster shot appointments open in Livingston County WXYZ HOWELL, Mich. (WXYZ) — Livingston County residents can now schedule appointments for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. The Livingston County Health Department on Friday said it began scheduling appointments for booster doses of the vaccine. Flag as irrelevant
	NOLA.com West Nile virus found in mosquitos on east and west bank of New Orleans NOLA.com Other symptoms of severe cases can include disorientation or confusion, a coma, tremors or muscle jerking, seizures, partial paralysis or muscle weakness, vision loss and numbness. The death rate within the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WWLTV.com LA research shows post-covid brain fog is due to damaging enzyms WWLTV.com New science out today in the prestigious journal Nature Neuroscience is shedding light on brain fog after COVID-19. Researchers find that the coronavirus makes an enzyme in your body, that damages tiny blood vessels in the brain, depriving cells of oxygen- ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News A COVID vaccine for kids is coming. Will parents let them take it? ABC News Michael and Jennifer Spaetti of Salisbury, North Carolina, were both vaccinated last spring as soon as shots became available. But when it comes to their 6-year-old grandson who lives with them, they aren't so sure. As his primary caregiver, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Petoskey News-Review Health department urges flu vaccine amid COVID-19 outbreak Petoskey News-Review The health department, which serves Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego counties, said getting a flu vaccine is critical this season because flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will likely be spreading simultaneously. Flag as irrelevant
	myfox8.com Triad medical experts weigh in on how breast cancer impacts men myfox8.com (WGHP) — 284,200 people are estimated to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Of those, about 1% of them will be men. That is nearly 3,000 men diagnosed with breast cancer per year. Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca 136 lives have been saved in Waterloo Region by COVID-19 vaccines: Waterloo Public Health Globalnews.ca The region says over that timeframe there have been 721 unvaccinated patients in area hospitals because of COVID-19. Comparatively, there have been 86 patients who were partially vaccinated and just 28 who were fully vaccinated. Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Covid: Six-month wait for booster jab shortened for vulnerable people The Independent Covid booster vaccines are to be offered to some vulnerable people sooner than six months after their second dose, the government has announced. The updated guidance from the UK Heath Security Agency (UKHSA) comes as ministers fear Covid infections ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Vaccinated People Can Get Long COVID, UK Study Says WebMD Oct. 29, 2021 -- COVID-19 vaccines don't always keep people from getting long COVID in breakthrough cases, especially if they're over 60, a study says. Scientists in the United Kingdom studied the health records of about 20,000 people, mostly in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca COVID-19 case rates in Waterloo region stable, but medical officer expects to see them rise CBC.ca 'We must stay cautious, never take our gains for granted and never underestimate this virus': Dr. Wang. CBC News · Posted: Oct 29, 2021 3:57 PM ET | Last Updated: 11 hours ago. Iman Dominguz, 24, gets a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Expert suggests five things you can do to prevent a stroke The Indian Express "Over the last couple of decades, the rising incidence of brain stroke has become a formidable health concern in India," said Dr Jeyaraj Pandian, President, Indian Stroke Association (ISA) Vice-President, World Stroke Organization. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post COVID shots more protective than past infection, study shows The Washington Post NEW YORK — Health officials on Friday offered more evidence that vaccinations offer better protection against COVID-19 than immunity from a prior infection. Unvaccinated people who had been infected months earlier were 5 times more likely to get ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Australian biotech firm Vaxxas set for clinical trials of needle-free vaccine patches ABC News Research shows the University of Texas Hexapro vaccine is effective against COVID-19 in mice when delivered with the Vaxxas patch; UQ's Dr David Muller says the research shows a strong and effective immune response ... Flag as irrelevant
	WWLP.com Early detection is key to breast cancer recovery WWLP.com CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – As breast cancer awareness month continues, 22News is answering your questions about the disease and the latest scientific findings. Thirteen percent of women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer, but the difference ... Flag as irrelevant
	Smithsonian The CDC Adds Mental Health Conditions to High-Risk Covid-19 List Smithsonian A study from January of this year found that Covid patients with schizophrenia were nearly three times more likely to die from the virus, though those with mood and anxiety disorders were not at an increased risk of death from coronavirus infection. Flag as irrelevant
	Evening Standard Boosters to be offered to vulnerable earlier than six months after second dose Evening Standard People in care homes, housebound patients, and those who are about to start immunosuppressive treatment are among groups who could get boosters sooner. (PA) / PA Wire. By. William Janes. in 31 minutes. C. ovid-19 booster vaccines can now be given to ... Flag as irrelevant
	10News In-Depth: Women pregnant with boys mount a different immune response to COVID 10News SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Women pregnant with a boy mount fewer protective antibodies to a SARS-CoV-2 infection than women expecting a girl, according to newly published research. Researchers in Boston examined the placentas of 38 women infected with COVID. Flag as irrelevant
	Summit Daily News Colorado health department to host COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics in Summit County Summit Daily News First up is a clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. All three vaccine brands will be available as well as flu shots. The next will ... Flag as irrelevant

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