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	health Daily update ⋅ December 7, 2021
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	NPR More people died of malaria in 2020 than in 2019. Here's why NPR In the words of the report, "The situation remains precarious." We talked to Dr. Alonso, about the future of malaria and the effect of COVID-19 – and the potential impact of a new vaccine approved just this year, the first for this parasitic disease. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Where did the coronavirus omicron variant come from? Science suggests it evolved in one person. USA TODAY Scientists say these changes can be explained by how the coronavirus works, and how infecting people can drive mutations. Unlike some viruses, the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Former CDC director: What's next with Omicron and the pandemic? CNN (CNN) On Thanksgiving morning, Covid reminded us that neither death nor mutations take a holiday. And while the virus gathers strength, a pandemic of pandemic fatigue undermines our ability to stop the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report 1 in 3 College Freshmen Has Depression, Anxiety U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Starting college can be a time of fun, new experiences and growth. Yet it can also be a rough transition for many students who struggle with mental health issues. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Black Women Have Triple the Odds for Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Dec. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- A condition called lymphedema is a well-known side effect of breast cancer treatment that can lead to swelling in the arms and legs. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Pandemic Sent Americans' Blood Pressure Numbers Skyward U.S. News & World Report By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Yet another pandemic-related health woe has come to the fore: rising blood pressure. Data covering almost half a million middle-aged Americans shows that about 27% ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Omicron could be more contagious, less dangerous. That would be 'good news for the human race.' USA TODAY Close up image of the omicron variant of the novel coronavirus. "This it looks to be a highly infectious virus, but it may not be as virulent or as pathogenic as the delta ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Omicron Leads to New Curbs From New York to China: Virus Update Bloomberg New restrictions are showing up across the world as authorities try to stem the spread of the omicron strain of Covid-19. France shut nightclubs for four weeks, New York City called for a private sector vaccine mandate and the Chinese port city of ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today South African Hospital Report Hints at Milder Disease With Omicron MedPage Today Twenty-four of the 38 adults hospitalized in the COVID ward on December 2 were unvaccinated, eight had an unknown status, and six were vaccinated. All nine patients with COVID pneumonia were unvaccinated, including one child. Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com This simple at-home test may help detect subtle signs of dementia Today.com Though not unusual, a memory that fades with age can be worrisome: while it's just a normal part of aging for some, for others it may be an early sign of a more serious problem, such as Alzheimer's disease. A new study suggests that a simple test that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Symptoms of vaccine-related myocarditis in young people rare, mild, resolve quickly Healio Most cases of suspected COVID-19 vaccine myocarditis occurred in white males and followed a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine, the researchers reported. COVID Vaccine Source: Adobe Stock. Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Moderna booster shot and omicron: CDC guidance, programs, stats to know today CNET Scientists and health officials strongly urge booster shots for Moderna and Pfizer as the omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 begins to circulate around in the US. Clifford Colby ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Reassuring Data on Rare Myocarditis After COVID-19 Vaccination Medscape Suspected myocarditis occurred in 136 patients (97.8%) following mRNA vaccine, with 131 (94.2%) following the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine; 128 cases (91.4%) occurred after the second dose. Symptoms ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Omicron raises vaccine questions a year after first Pfizer shot The Seattle Times One year ago, a grandmother named Margaret Keenan, then 90 years old, rolled up her sleeve at University Hospital Coventry in the English midlands to take her place in history. Keenan became the first person in the world to receive Pfizer's Covid ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Providence Journal RI residents contract Jamestown Canyon Virus and West Nile Virus. Here's what we know. The Providence Journal "Although we are no longer in mosquito season in Rhode Island, these recently confirmed cases of JCV and WNV are a reminder that a few simple precautions can help you stay healthy and safe when you are outdoors spending quality time with family and friends ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press State health department updates COVID-19 quarantine recommendations for schools Detroit Free Press State health officials continue to recommend universal masking in all K-12 school settings, but have not issued a mask mandate, leaving individual school districts or counties to decide whether to have such a rule. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Omicron may raise re-infection risk; booster protection documented Reuters Dec 6 (Reuters) - The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. Re-infection risk may be higher with Omicron ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR A scientist behind the AstraZeneca vaccine is warning the next pandemic may be worse NPR In excerpts released before a speech Monday, Professor Sarah Gilbert says the scientific advances made in fighting deadly viruses "must not be lost" because of the cost of fighting the current pandemic. Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Hospital ICU usage at record levels amid Minnesota's COVID-19 wave Minneapolis Star Tribune No new COVID-19 cases involving the omicron coronavirus variant were reported in Minnesota on Monday, but the dominant delta variant was creating plenty of problems for the state. COVID-19 hospitalizations in Minnesota increased to 1,570 on Friday, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC WHO strongly advises against convalescent plasma for treating Covid patients CNBC Convalescent plasma therapy gives Covid patients a transfusion of blood plasma from someone who has recovered from the virus in the hope the donor's antibodies will help fight the infection. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration scaled back ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Data 'raised the red flag' regarding COVID-19 pandemic's impact on cancer diagnoses Healio Substantial reductions in procedures used to diagnose cancer and in new cancer diagnoses occurred across the U.S. because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a review of a large database of U.S. veterans published in Cancer. Flag as irrelevant
	KHOU.com Woman in NW Harris County tests positive for omicron COVID variant, Judge Hidalgo says KHOU.com Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the woman has not traveled recently and lives in the northwest part of the county. Author: KHOU 11 Staff, Associated Press. Published: ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Express WHO Europe: Kids in 5-14 age group show highest COVID rates ABC News The World Health Organization's office for Europe says that children in the 5 to 14 age group now account for the highest rates of reported COVID-19 infection in the region. By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press. December 7, 2021, 4:53 AM. • 2 min read. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News European drug regulator backs mixing COVID-19 vaccines ABC News The European Union drug regulator has given its backing to mixing different types of vaccines in initial vaccination and booster campaigns to battle the coronavirus. ByThe Associated Press. December 7, 2021, 5:32 AM. • 2 min read. Share to Facebook Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Health expert describes where a COVID-19 surge could happen next The Hill As the world grapples with a new COVID-19 variant, one infectious disease expert is predicting how the omicron variant could bring on a new surge in infections around the country. Michael Osterholm, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KARE11.com Live updates: 6122 new COVID-19 cases, 38 additional deaths in Minnesota KARE11.com Here is the latest data on Minnesota's battle against COVID-19, the delta and omicron variants and the efforts to increase vaccinations and testing across the state. Author: KARE 11 Staff. Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times The pandemic has your blood pressure rising? You're not alone. The Seattle Times Last year was a tough one. Americans grappled with a global pandemic, the loss of loved ones, lockdowns that splintered social networks, stress, unemployment and depression. It is probably no surprise that the nation's blood pressure shot up. Flag as irrelevant
	KSN-TV Deadly deer disease spreading quickly; What to know for hunting season KSN-TV TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, is a deadly neurological disease spreading quickly among deer in Kansas. According to Shane Hesting, wildlife disease coordinator with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, the disease could ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 Seaweed Extract Stops COVID in Early Testing WebMD Dec. 6, 2021 -- A type of marine algae known as ulva, or "sea lettuce," that's a diet staple in places like Japan, New Zealand, and Hawaii may have another benefit for people. Lab experiments suggest that ulvan, an extract from this type of algae, ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com 215 infected across 46 coronavirus outbreaks at Michigan schools, per Dec. 6 report mlive.com Michigan health officials identified 46 new COVID-19 outbreaks linked to K-12 schools last week, resulting in the infection of at least 215 students and staff. The state continues to track another 511 ongoing school outbreaks that have had at least one ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Pandemic foils fight against malaria in sub-Saharan Africa: WHO The Hill The coronavirus pandemic has hampered decades of progress against a deadly parasitic disease — disrupting healthcare services and leading to tens of thousands of additional malaria-related deaths worldwide, the World Health Organization announced on ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Harris County Woman Tests Positive for Omicron Variant; 1st Case Detected in Texas NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth State health officials said vaccination remained the best protection against serious illness and death. Published 9 mins ago • Updated 4 mins ago. The first known case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 in Texas was detected Monday in Harris County, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Statesman Journal Marion County's COVID-19 cases up 90%, but it could be partly a reporting issue Statesman Journal New coronavirus cases leaped in Oregon in the week ending Sunday, rising 107% as 7,084 cases were reported. The previous week had 3,423 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19. Oregon ranked 37th among the states where coronavirus was spreading the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Texas Tribune Texas reports its first case of the omicron COVID-19 variant Texas Tribune Many questions still surround omicron, even as it remains high on the radar of state and federal health officials. While early indicators suggest the variant is very contagious, it's still ... Flag as irrelevant
	WRAL.com Mix-and-match J&J Covid booster raised immune response after Pfizer vaccine, study finds WRAL.com By Maggie Fox, CNN. CNN — Using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as a booster for people initially immunized with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine produces a strong immune response and may do more to elicit protection against severe disease, ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox4kc.com Deadly deer disease spreading quickly in Kansas; What to know for hunting season fox4kc.com TOPEKA (KSNT) — Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is a deadly neurological disease spreading quickly among deer in Kansas. According to Shane Hesting, wildlife disease coordinator with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, the disease could ... Flag as irrelevant
	Myjoyonline.com WHO: No 'Doomsday,' but Malaria Fight Disrupted by Pandemic U.S. News & World Report The U.N. health agency says the global response to the longtime threat of malaria has taken a hit as the coronavirus pandemic disrupted health services in many countries and led to 47,000 more deaths worldwide last year. By Associated Press. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Marijuana may make sleep worse, especially for regular users, study finds CNN Sign up for the Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. (CNN) It's a common assumption among marijuana users: Using weed will help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Scientists, however, aren't ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Young People Recover Quickly From Rare Heart Side Effect of COVID Vaccine U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Dec. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- It happens very rarely, but most teens and young adults who do experience heart inflammation (myocarditis) after a COVID-19 shot have mild symptoms and recover ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle Harris County woman contracts first known omicron case in Texas Houston Chronicle The woman is in her 40s and has no recent travel history. She was fully vaccinated and experienced COVID symptoms, but did not require hospitalization, according to a Harris County Public Health news release. Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Omicron FAQ: 8 key things to know today about the new COVID variant CNET The CDC director expects cases in the US to rise, as the COVID omicron variant has now been confirmed in 18 states. Stay on top of the latest guidance here. Clifford ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAY Early research shows Omicron may be more infectious than Delta variant WBAY GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - As travel restrictions go into effect today for those coming into the U.S., researchers are working overtime to figure out more about the new covid-19 variant "omicron". Questions remain about how transmissible the variant is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline One-Third of US Children Don't Have Adequate Health Insurance: What's the Impact? Healthline They say families with private insurance sometimes face co-payments and other costs that might discourage them from going to the doctor for preventive healthcare. Experts say families can help lower their medical costs by establishing health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dayton Daily News COVID poses risk to unvaccinated pregnant women Dayton Daily News Pregnant women are more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19, which can increase the risk of preterm deliveries, still births, maternal death and other complications affecting the parent and their baby. This is according to several studies, ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Dementia Incidence Linked to Cataract Surgery MedPage Today Cataract surgery was linked to a nearly 30% lower risk of dementia in older adults, a prospective study showed. Among 3,000 cataract patients, cataract extraction was associated with significantly reduced risk of dementia compared with people who did ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Mass. health officials urging families to get children vaccinated with looming threat of Omicron variant The Boston Globe The video message from Dr. Frinny Polanco Walters of Boston Children's Hospital's Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine was posted to DPH's official Twitter account. "I speak with parents and families every day ... Flag as irrelevant
	pnas.org How immunity from and interaction with seasonal coronaviruses can shape SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology pnas.org We hypothesized that cross-protection from seasonal epidemics of human coronaviruses (HCoVs) could have affected severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission, including generating reduced susceptibility in children. Flag as irrelevant
	KATC Lafayette News Parenting: Learning to live with Type 1 Diabetes KATC Lafayette News Bennett Eskind is your average 9-year-old. While he loves to play football with his dad, this is not how his parents saw his life several years ago. At just about two, "Bennett woke up with a diaper rash. He's our youngest of three, we've seen plenty ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Where can I get a booster shot? Quickly find Moderna and Pfizer vaccines near you CNET COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are available in 80,000 locations. Sarah Tew/CNET. For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Bringing Moderna or Pfizer COVID booster shots to the more ... Flag as irrelevant
	KOMO News Omicron detected in 17 states: Vaccines still 'the best defense,' says doctor KOMO News WASHINGTON (TND) — At least 17 states have reported cases of the omicron variant, with more cases likely, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Washington D.C., California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, ... Flag as irrelevant

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