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	health Daily update ⋅ January 24, 2022
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	The New York Times Cataract Surgery May Reduce Your Dementia Risk The New York Times Surgery to remove cataracts, which cause the eye's normally clear lens to become cloudy, can restore vision almost instantaneously. New research suggests cataract surgery may have another benefit as well: a reduced risk for Alzheimer's disease and ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Opioid Overdose Antidote Urged for Schools After Student's Fentanyl Death U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt and Robin Foster, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Jan. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Schools should stock the opioid overdose antidote naloxone and train staff and students how to respond to an overdose, experts say after the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette How parents with kids too young to vaccinate can navigate omicron Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Generally, symptoms in children are less severe than in adults, and they may have more gastrointestinal symptoms, compared to adults with COVID." Dr. Priya Soni, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News WHO chief warns against talk of 'endgame' in pandemic ABC News The head of the World Health Organization is warning that conditions remain ideal for more coronavirus variants to emerge and says it's dangerous to assume omicron is the last one or that "we are in the endgame." ByThe Associated Press. Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle Can you get long COVID if you're vaccinated? Early studies offer hope for reduced risk. Houston Chronicle But can vaccines also protect against long COVID? Thousands of people infected by the coronavirus before the arrival of vaccines last spring experienced symptoms lasting weeks or months beyond the initial illness. In many cases, the baffling aftereffects ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News How does COVID-19 cause people to lose sense of smell? And how many regain it? ABC News During the pandemic, many who've contracted COVID-19 have experienced this symptom. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images, FILE. Flag as irrelevant
	FOX31 Denver Pregnant women with COVID-19 face greater risk of premature births and infant death FOX31 Denver The findings suggest safety measures for preventing infection, such as getting the COVID-19 vaccine, are crucial in protecting the health of newborns. Researchers emphasize the need for more efforts to encourage vaccination in pregnant women. Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com COVID is here to stay. But could omicron shift the pandemic into an endemic? mlive.com "I would hope that's the case, but that would only be the case if we don't get another variant that eludes the immune response to the prior variant," said Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, during a Tuesday, Jan. 18, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science News Antimicrobial resistance is a leading cause of death globally Science News Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae (shown here in a culture dish) and Staphylococcus aureus were the top three among the bacteria responsible for fatal drug-resistant infections worldwide in 2019. Rodolfo Parulan ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAVY.com 'I really regret not getting my vaccine': California father hospitalized with COVID speaks out WAVY.com The 40-year-old father, Christian Cabrera, contracted COVID-19 shortly after the Christmas holiday and was rushed to the emergency room last week when he began struggling to breathe. Cabrera ... Flag as irrelevant
	WWLP.com Are you fully vaccinated? CDC working to 'pivot' language WWLP.com (NEXSTAR) – If you haven't gotten your booster shot yet, you may no longer be considered fully vaccinated as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention prepares to "pivot the language." Since the COVID-19 vaccines became available, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Jerusalem Post Bird flu discovered at Dutch farm; 216000 chickens to be culled Reuters AMSTERDAM, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Authorities discovered an outbreak of a highly-contagious strain of bird flu at a farm in the Netherlands and said they would cull about 170,000 chickens, the Agriculture Ministry said in a statement on Monday. Flag as irrelevant
	National Hog Farmer A pig's role in human health National Hog Farmer FROM BARN TO OPERATING ROOM: An operation in Maryland shows promise that a pig heart can successfully be transplanted into a human. Hog Outlook: A 57-year-old man receives a heart ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical News Today Are apple cider vinegar shots good for you? Medical News Today Apple cider vinegar (ACV) shots are small drinks that contain a mixture of ACV with another liquid. Some shots also contain other ingredients, such as spices or sweeteners. Some research suggests that ACV has health benefits, such as promoting healthy ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK Bird flu: domestic chicken keepers could be putting themselves – and others – at risk The Conversation UK Bird flu cases have been on the rise recently, with reports of outbreaks in the UK, China, mainland Europe and Israel. Outbreaks typically happen in commercial flocks, such as in large-scale poultry farming operations – which is why bird flu is often ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stuff.co.nz Covid-19: Is it Omicron, a cold or hayfever? Symptoms to look out for Stuff.co.nz Those with Omicron tend to report a runny nose and sore throat – upper respiratory symptoms – versus the cough or fever seen in disease in deep lung tissue, she said. This could also lead to more ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca COVID-19 can wreak havoc on your body. So will it cause health issues decades down the road? CBC.ca Two years into this pandemic, we now know COVID-19 can lead to a dizzying array of symptoms — from heart inflammation to brain fog to the loss of sense of smell or taste. Some people's toes turn red; others go on to develop diabetes. Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Why doesn't 'fully vaccinated' for COVID-19 mean booster shots? CNET The term still means two shots of the Moderna or Pfizer mRNA vaccines or one shot of Johnson & Johnson. Instead, the agency is pivoting to the more general descriptor of "up to date" to describe effective vaccine protection. Flag as irrelevant
	Sunbury Daily Item State reports smallest COVID-19 case increase since Dec. 28; hospitalizations continue decline Sunbury Daily Item The state Department of Health, on Sunday, reported its smallest increase of COVID-19 cases since Dec. 28. The 12,333 new infections included 254 in the Valley counties, the 16th time in seven days with at least that many in the Valley. Flag as irrelevant
	Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology What We Know About Cardiac Long-COVID Two Years Into the Pandemic Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology By the end of the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a clear sign that some virus patients had longer-lasting health issues due to their coronavirus infections. There were early studies that postulated there might be long-term myocardial ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca PEI reports another COVID-19 related death; 9 people in hospital CBC.ca The person was over age 80, according to a release from the Chief Public Health Office on Sunday. No further details were released about the death. The number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 increased ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Globe and Mail Coronavirus Update: After recovering from Omicron, what comes next is complicated The Globe and Mail After dreading COVID-19 infection for so long, some who recover after lighter symptoms find a quiet, unexpected feeling of relief. For others, the immuno-cocktail of vaccination, boosters and recent infection creates an illusion of invincibility. Flag as irrelevant
	Stars and Stripes For busy hospital in Los Angeles, latest COVID surge comes with a familiar rhythm Stars and Stripes Arriving at the emergency department of Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, people are treated in field tents, hallways, cubicles, former administrative offices and ambulance bays. Many wait in the open air with coughs and sore throats to get tested ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Ontario reports 3797 people in hospital with COVID-19, 4 new ICU admissions Globalnews.ca EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of this story said there were 56 new fatalities reported in Ontario on Sunday. In fact, 57 fatalities were reported. One death was removed from the province's cumulative total based on "data cleaning.". Flag as irrelevant
	Evening Standard UK daily Covid cases fall as scientist says we are 'over the worst' of pandemic Evening Standard The figures show that a further 75 Brits have died within 28 days of having a positive test, down from a fortnight ago when 97 deaths were recorded. The figure for new cases is almost half that ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca NB COVID-19 roundup: 2 deaths reported Sunday, 126 people in hospital CBC.ca New Brunswick reported two more deaths related to COVID-19 on Sunday. They include a person age 80 to 89 in the Moncton region and a person 70 to 79 in the Bathurst region. The province reported eight COVID-19 deaths on the weekend and now has 209 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Study identifies mutations specific to Omicron variant Science Daily Summary: Researchers have identified the highly prevalent, specific mutations that are causing the Omicron variant's high rate of infection. The findings help explain how the new variant can escape pre-existing antibodies present in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Irish Examiner WHO says Covid should not be treated like the flu Irish Examiner The global health body said that governments around the world "should not suggest to people that the data have suddenly changed, or the virus has suddenly got incredibly weak". Dr David Nabarro, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deccan Herald Why antibodies become ineffective against Omicron Deccan Herald The presence of a large number of mutations, and more than 30 on its spike protein makes antibodies ineffective against the Omicron variant of Covid-19, shows a study. According to research Peer-Reviewed and published in the Journal of Autoimmunity, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Parents encouraged to get children aged five to 11 vaccinated / Booster appointments available across province Government of New Brunswick FREDERICTON (GNB) – Parents and guardians are urged to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment now for their child's first or second dose if they have not yet done so. "Children are expected to return to in-person school by the end of the month and will ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca COVID-19: NB urges children to get vaccinated before school resumes in person by end of month Globalnews.ca As the Omicron COVID-19 variant continues to drive increased cases and hospital admissions in Canada, several jurisdictions have changed the way they report hospitalizations. Sean Previl breaks down what 'incidental COVID' means and why medical ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deccan Herald Cancer treatment may inhibit immune response to Covid vaccine Deccan Herald Patients with cancer who receive chemotherapy and some targeted therapies may mount an inadequate immune response to Covid-19 vaccination, according to a study. Researchers at Mayo Clinic Cancer Center have found that targeted therapies, such as CDK4/6 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Size Matters for Visual Memory Technology Networks Every day we ​​encounter images on the wall, in newspapers, books, and electronic devices. Some become etched in our memory and some don't. The elements influencing whether we remember one image and not the other aren't yet known, but researchers have ... Flag as irrelevant
	ThePrint Covid-19 pandemic disrupted vital cancer care. The next global health crisis awaits ThePrint The global cancer community needs to come together, reprioritise screenings and minimise setbacks to healthcare systems and society. The speed and agility of the cancer community's response to COVID-19 gives hope for rapid progress in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint Is it true that everyone will get Omicron? WHO answers Livemint Omicron is less severe than Delta but it's still a dangerous virus, Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization's technical lead on Covid-19, said on Sunday while addressing a programme. Replying to a query on why are people ending up in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News 1 OSU: COVID vaccine hesitancy dropped among Black Americans Spectrum News 1 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University researchers showed that COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy dropped more significantly among Black individuals than white people. What You Need To Know. While initially most hesitant, an Ohio State University study found ... Flag as irrelevant
	RNZ Covid-19: More than 1m booster doses given, experts push for urgency amid Omicron RNZ The arrival of Omicron has spurred on the country's Covid-19 vaccine rollout, with the total number of administered booster doses ticking over to one million today, and 100,000 paediatric doses now administered or booked. Vaccination centre. Flag as irrelevant
	91.9 The Bend NB Reports 126 Hospitalizations, Two Deaths 91.9 The Bend Health officials in New Brunswick announced there are 126 people in hospital with COVID-19 as of Sunday. Intensive care unit patients dipped to 10, with six people on a ventilator. Of those currently hospitalized, 74 were admitted for reasons other ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Wire Science The Powerful Case for Redefining Alzheimer's Disease The Wire Science She was seen at the Frankfurt psychiatric hospital in 1901, and her attending physician at the time was a young 30-something anatomist turned psychiatrist named Alois Alzheimer. The story of Alzheimer and Auguste tells us ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Atlantic PEI reports one additional death related to COVID-19 Sunday, nine people in hospital CTV News Atlantic "It saddens me to report that another person in PEI has passed away related to COVID-19," said P.E.I. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison in a news release. "I send ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox Baltimore COVID IN MARYLAND| Hospitalizations down, 53 deaths reported in 24 hours Fox Baltimore Baltimore (WBFF) — The Maryland Department of Health released updated coronavirus numbers. In the state of Maryland 3,678 new cases and 53 deaths were reported in 24 hours. Both Baltimore City and County are leading the state of Maryland with some of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Dialogues Antibiotic-resistant germs are one of worlds' leading infectious killers now: WHO Medical Dialogues New Delhi: In a recent statement, the World Health Organization has stated that more than 1.2 million deaths are reported globally in one year due to anibiotic resistant germs. A new research has revealed that these superbugs have joined the ranks of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico Game-changing Covid pills remain out of reach for some patients Politico Antiviral Covid-19 pills were billed as game-changers for the way they could provide a convenient way to treat infections at home and keep people out of the hospital. But that assumed patients could get the drugs quickly. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca COVID-19 on PEI: What's happening the week of Jan. 23 CBC.ca Public exposure and flight notifications have been paused by the provincial government. Under current conditions, the province says all public places should be considered potential exposure sites. As of Sunday morning, there were 2,484 active ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTAJ - www.wearecentralpa.com 12333 new COVID cases reported, 75.3% of residents vaccinated Jan. 23 WTAJ - www.wearecentralpa.com Vaccine providers have administered 18,029,144 total vaccine doses, including 2,956,530 additional doses (which includes additional shots for immunocompromised individuals and booster shots). 7,065,505 people are fully vaccinated. The Department of Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	WalesOnline All the schools Covid cases and absences as some classes closed and children sent home to work again WalesOnline Thousands of children are missing school every day across Wales - with an average one in 10 off as Covid continues to disrupt education, latest Welsh Government data shows. Whole classes were shut and pupils returned to remote learning in some areas in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newshub COVID-19: Return to classrooms could bring challenges for parents and schools as Omicron looms Newshub It's not just children that will be off sick or isolating. It's teachers too. "It could mean children aren't with their normal classroom teacher as we shuffle students around because ... Flag as irrelevant
	L'Observateur YOUNGER ONSET ALZHEIMER'S L'Observateur If you are experiencing memory problems you should get a comprehensive medical evaluation with a physician specializing in Alzheimer's. A thorough medical exam and possibly cognitive tests may be required, as well as a neurological exam and/or brain ... Flag as irrelevant

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