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	health Daily update ⋅ February 11, 2022
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	The New York Times Luc Montagnier, Nobel-Winning Discoverer of HIV, Is Dead at 89 The New York Times Luc Montagnier, a French virologist who shared a Nobel Prize for discovering the virus that causes AIDS, died on Tuesday in the Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine. He was 89. The town hall in Neuilly confirmed that a death certificate for Dr. Montagnier ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com 'No fetus can survive that': How COVID-19 can attack the placenta Today.com In the study, Schwartz and his team examined 68 perinatal deaths in 12 countries. All 68 babies were either stillborn or died within seven days of being born. All had mothers who were unvaccinated and had been infected with the coronavirus while pregnant. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Perinatal Deaths From COVID Show 'Extensive' Placental Damage Medscape Recent evidence has shown women who contract COVID-19 during pregnancy are at increased risk for pregnancy loss and neonatal death. Now, an analysis of pathology data from dozens of perinatal deaths shows how. Unlike numerous pathogens that kill the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report COVID Infection Can Attack Placenta, Triggering Stillbirth U.S. News & World Report THURSDAY, Feb. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19 are at greater risk for delivering stillborn babies, and new research provides important clues about why. Unlike other fungal, bacterial or viral ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New Yorker Did Omicron Come from Mice? The New Yorker Roughly seventy-five per cent of all emerging infectious diseases are zoonoses. But, as scientists learned in the early months of the pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 transmits easily back to other species. It isn't a picky virus, either. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Lassa fever: Two confirmed cases of acute virus in East of England BBC News A health worker in Sierra Leone pictured with a rodent, which can spread the virus to humans by contaminating food or household items. Two people in the East of England have been diagnosed with Lassa fever, an acute viral illness, after travelling to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Breast Cancer Now Leading Cause of Cancer Death in Black Women Medscape Lung cancer remains the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in both Black women and Black men. These are among the key findings of the report, Cancer Statistics for African American/Black People 2022 ― ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanford Medical Center Report COVID-19 vaccination may protect against variants better than natural infection, study finds Stanford Medical Center Report COVID-19 vaccines are better than infection at making antibodies to recognize new viral variants, according to a Stanford study. February 10, 2022 - By Krista Conger. covid vaccine. Salvador Salazar receives a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY US Poultry Producers Harden Safety Measures as Bird Flu Spreads U.S. News & World Report By Tom Polansek. CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. poultry producers are tightening safety measures for their flocks as disease experts warn that wild birds are likely spreading a highly lethal form of avian flu across the country. Flag as irrelevant
	The News-Press Florida hides data showing how many tourists and snowbirds contract COVID-19 in the state The News-Press When an out-of-stater catches the deadly respiratory respiratory disease in Florida, state health officials don't report it to the public. Instead, they follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by sending that data to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Longer-Term Elevated Cardiovascular Risks Evident From COVID-19 Infection AJMC.com Managed Markets Network This new analysis of more than 11 million veterans investigated risks of several cardiovascular diseases beyond the first 30 days after COVID-19 infection. Elevated risks of cerebrovascular disorders, dysrhythmias, ischemic and nonischemic heart ... Flag as irrelevant
	Slate Magazine The Five Laws of Cancer Screening Slate Magazine Tests that screen for dozens of cancers using just a single vial of your blood—it sounds miraculous. Biotechnology startups are developing such tests, which look for bits of mutated DNA shed by cancers and aim for cancer to be diagnosed at its earliest ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio AHA: Effects of marijuana on brain health, function still unclear Healio Mothers who reported marijuana use during pregnancy had children with psychological problems and poorer cognitive function. Cannabis users have an increased risk of clot-caused stroke, with one study revealing a 17% increase ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post CDC proposes new prescription opioid guidelines for caregivers The Washington Post The federal government on Thursday proposed new guidelines for prescribing opioids that would eliminate numerical dosage recommendations for treatment of chronic pain in favor of a more flexible approach by caregivers. Flag as irrelevant
	EndocrineWeb Sleep More, Eat Less? EndocrineWeb Boosting sleep by just over an hour a night led to reduced calorie intake in overweight, sleep-deprived adults, researchers found. Feb 10, 2022. Flag as irrelevant
	WTHR Indiana coronavirus updates: Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19 again WTHR The latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic for Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Author: WTHR.com staff, TEGNA, The Associated Press. Published: 3 ... Flag as irrelevant
	11Alive.com WXIA Black women are dying from breast cancer at higher rate: study 11Alive.com WXIA ATLANTA — A newly released cancer study shows there are worst outcomes for Black patients than whites diagnosed with cancer across the board. The evidence shows breast cancer is especially detrimental for Black women compared to white women who are ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Officials: Avian Flu Strain at Indiana Farm Hasn't Spread U.S. News & World Report Poultry farms with a 10-kilometer (6.2-miles) control area around the infected Dubois County farm have completed an initial round of surveillance testing for highly pathogenic avian influenza, and all of the tests were negative, the Indiana State Board of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Testes May 'Serve as Viral Sanctuary' for SARS-CoV-2, Small Study Shows Medscape Brian Keith McNeil, MD, vice-chair, Department of Urology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York City, told Medscape Medical News the topic of COVID-19 and fertility has been discussed but data are sparse on the subject. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Denmark officials see no reason to give more COVID vaccines ABC News Health authorities in Denmark are considering "winding down" the country's coronavirus vaccination program in the spring and see no reason now to administer a booster dose to children or a fourth shot to any more residents at risk of severe COVID-19. Flag as irrelevant
	Tyler Morning Telegraph Report shows Northeast Texans should focus on heart health; mortality rates higher compared to state, country Tyler Morning Telegraph Smith County Public Health Authority Dr. Paul McGaha said among the 1.6 million Northeast Texas residents, there are some areas that saw improvement, while others did not. Although death rates are still worse than the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dayton Daily News Ohio preparing for pediatric COVID vaccines ahead of FDA review of new age group Dayton Daily News With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration set to review a COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 5, Ohio is reaching our to health care providers in preparation. "The Ohio Department of Health is working with more than 3,800 vaccine providers ... Flag as irrelevant
	WEAU Family of Janesville toddler with congenital heart disease raises awareness WEAU JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - As Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed this week Congenital Heart Disease Awareness week, a Janesville family shared the story of their toddler who is living with heart disease. Toddler Bodhi Maske was born with a heart defect that ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFLA Coronavirus can destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths WFLA Researchers in 12 countries, including the United States, analyzed placental and autopsy tissue from 64 stillbirths and four newborns who died shortly after birth. The cases all involved unvaccinated women who had COVID-19 during their pregnancy. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV New Inhaled Vaccine Provides Broad Protection Against Covid Variants: Study NDTV Because inhaled vaccines target the lungs and upper airways where respiratory viruses first enter the body, they are far more effective at inducing a protective immune response, the researchers said. The study, which was conducted ... Flag as irrelevant
	KVIA El Paso El Paso joins the CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System to track Covid-19 in sewage KVIA El Paso EL PASO, Texas– Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a new public health tool that will help provide critical information on Covid-19 trends. The CDC's National Wastewater Surveillance System, used to detect the Covid-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times mRNA vaccine tweaked to work against Omicron, says top govt expert Paul Hindustan Times Indian pharma company Gennova has made an Omicron-specific version of its mRNA platform coronavirus vaccine candidate, a top government expert said on Thursday, while adding that its development is proceeding "in parallel" with the original dose that is in ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Obesity Linked With Weaker Bones, Especially for Men MedPage Today The researchers said the positive effect of lean mass on bone mineral density (BMD) was similar in men and women, but the negative effect of fat mass was more pronounced in men: 0.13 lower T-score per additional 1 kg/m2 versus 0.08 lower in women (P<0.001 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Desert Sun Valley Sanitary District joins national wastewater surveillance effort to identify COVID-19 outbreaks The Desert Sun The Department of Health and Human Services' National Wastewater Surveillance System public health program began in 2020 to monitor the presence of COVID-19, its variants and influenza in wastewater on a national scale. Participating wastewater ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Study supports existence of autism-specific types of anxiety Hindustan Times "I believe this is the first study that's found any kind of biological association with these autism-distinct anxieties," said Derek Sayre Andrews, a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and co-first author on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Age Perth man dies in hospital after contracting COVID-19 as 51 local cases recorded The Age A 70-year-old Perth man has died after contracting COVID-19, WA Premier Mark McGowan announced in a "tragic update" on Friday. The man was being taken care of at Joondalup Hospital and is the second person in WA to die from the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	The Indianapolis Star Bird flu found on poultry farm in Indiana, nearly 30000 turkeys killed to contain spread The Indianapolis Star An outbreak of the bird flu has been reported on a turkey farm in southern Indiana and nearly 30,000 turkeys have already been euthanized in efforts to control the spread. This does not present an immediate concern to public health, federal officials ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com 1 in 3 older adults develops new health problems after COVID-19, study finds UPI.com Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Nearly one in three older adults with COVID-19 develops at least one new health condition that needs medical attention in the months after initial infection, a study published Wednesday by BMJ found. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express 15 things not to do when using a rapid antigen test, from storing in the freezer to sampling snot The Indian Express Many of us have taken a rapid antigen test (RAT) or have administered them to our school-aged children. But how many of us are using them correctly? Here are 15 pitfalls to avoid if you want to get the most out of your RAT. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Risk of heart disease high even a year after Covid, study finds The Indian Express Delhi doctors report that those infected during the second wave are coming back with inflammation of heart muscles, heart attacks, and irregular beating of the heart. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Study finds link between Alzheimer's and circadian clock The Guardian People who develop Alzheimer's disease can experience sleep disturbances years before the condition takes hold, but whether one causes the other, or something more complex is afoot, has always proved hard for scientists to determine. Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News How changing your diet can add 13 years to your life Deseret News The research team from Norway wanted to study the effects on a man or woman's life expectancy if they replaced a typical a diet of meat and processed foods with one that included fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and nuts. Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Researchers restore function in a gene that can suppress liver cancer and enhance immunotherapy Science Daily Summary: mRNA nanoparticles effectively and safely restored the function of the p53 tumor-suppressor gene in hepatocellular carcinoma models. When used in combination with immune checkpoint blockade, the mRNA nanoparticle platform reprogrammed the cancer's ... Flag as irrelevant
	GOV.UK Lassa fever cases identified in England, following travel to West Africa GOV.UK Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness caused by Lassa virus. People usually become infected with Lassa virus through exposure to food or household items contaminated with urine or faeces of infected rats – present in a number of West African ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scottish Daily Record Prior Infection Offers Less Protection Against Omicron, Study Says WebMD Feb. 10, 2022 -- Immunity from a previous COVID-19 infection provides less protection from reinfection against the Omicron variant than other coronavirus variants, according to a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine. Flag as irrelevant
	EatingWell New Research Says Sleeping for an Hour More Each Day Can Help Burn 300 Calories EatingWell Among 80 young, overweight adults who reported sleeping for 6½ hours or less per night, those who slept for 1.2 hours (72 minutes) longer each night for two weeks consumed, on average, 270 fewer calories per day. Some ended up slashing up to 500 calories ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay AACR Addresses Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Care Continuum HealthDay COVID-19 vaccines are effective in most patients with cancer; however, those with certain types of blood cancers and/or receiving specific anticancer treatments have a reduced response to vaccines and remain vulnerable to COVID-19 infection. Flag as irrelevant
	St. George Daily Spectrum More than half of Washington, Iron counties are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 St. George Daily Spectrum Lucy Aguirre, 13, receives her COVID-19 booster shot from Joan Cisna,. Some 55% of people living in Washington County were fully vaccinated as of Feb. 8, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post DC Health Launches New Portal for Residents to Access COVID-19 Vaccination Records DC Health DVR is accessible on smart phones, tablets and laptops and includes a QR code that (when scanned by a SMART Health Card reader) will display the same information as your paper CDC vaccine card: your name, date of birth, vaccination dates and vaccine type. Flag as irrelevant
	Breitbart Pride YMM rejects Kenney's apology for comparing HIV/AIDS stigmas and unvaccinated people Fort McMurray Today Mitchel Bowers, committee chair of Pride YMM, said he is disappointed, but not surprised, after Premier Jason Kenney compared public frustration towards unvaccinated people to discrimination people with HIV/AIDS faced during the 1980s. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV 1 In 3 Elderly Develop New Conditions After Covid: Study NDTV Researchers from Optum Labs and Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health in the US noted that conditions involved a range of major organs and systems, including the heart, kidneys, lungs and liver as well as mental health complications. Flag as irrelevant
	British Heart Foundation BHF Cymru highlights the heart attack gender gap in Wales British Heart Foundation The pandemic has highlighted health inequalities and the urgency of getting cardiovascular care right, and it's never been more important to ensure equitable care for women. Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of heart attacks ... Flag as irrelevant
	Action News 5 'It is the most common birth defect that exists': Medical expert talks risk factors of congenital heart defects Action News 5 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - February is American Heart Month and each year more than 40,000 children are born with a congenital heart defect (CHD). American Heart Association volunteer medical expert Dr. Keila N. Lopez joined Action News 5′s Andrew Douglas ... Flag as irrelevant
	GOV.UK Boosters prevented over 105000 hospitalisations, UKHSA analysis estimates GOV.UK The results – up to 6 February – were gathered by comparing vaccine effectiveness against hospitalisation from boosters with effectiveness from just 2 doses. The data was combined with vaccine coverage across the population and observed hospitalisations ... Flag as irrelevant
	Contagionlive.com Areas With More Physicians Have Higher COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Contagionlive.com Vaccine hesitancy became more prominent than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, primary care physicians (PCPs) have long-standing relationships of trust with their patients, placing PCPs in a unique position to combat vaccine hesitancy. Flag as irrelevant

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