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	health Daily update ⋅ February 12, 2022
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	CNN When can younger children be vaccinated against Covid-19? 'Not yet' CNN (CNN) The timeline for when children younger than 5 in the United States might start receiving Covid-19 vaccinations has just been pushed back. The US Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it had postponed a meeting of its Vaccines and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline What Is Adenocarcinoma of the Lung? Healthline Lung cancer is also the leading cause of cancer death in both sexes. However, new cases of lung cancer and deaths due to lung cancer have been declining due to decreases in smoking as well as advances in diagnosis and treatment. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Coronavirus Briefing: How to 'Live with' Covid The New York Times As the Omicron wave subsides in regions across the world, more governments, politicians and health officials are telling us it's time to start "living with the virus." But what does that mean? And how do we do that? For guidance, I connected with more ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post COVID & Pregnancy: Virus Causes 'Extensive' Damage to Placenta WebMD Feb. 11, 2022 – Women who become infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy face higher risks of still birth and death of a child within 28 days of birth, research has shown. And now, a new study shows how. Unlike many disease-causing pathogens that kill ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Pandemic Put Brakes on Lifesaving Cancer Research, Care HealthDay FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- While the pandemic has undermined public health in countless ways, a new report warns that the pandemic has been particularly hard on cancer patients and cancer research alike. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Studies Show COVID Boosters Remain Effective for Months U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The power of COVID booster shots do wane somewhat over four months, but they still continue to provide high levels of protection against severe disease, a new government study has found. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Women Should Take These 3 Things to Heart U.S. News & World Report SATURDAY, Feb. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- February is American Heart Month — the perfect time to remind women of three things they need to know about heart disease. It's the leading cause of death among U.S. women, accounting for one in three deaths, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline CDC May Expand Time Between First and Second COVID Shots: Here's Why Healthline The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is considering expanding the interval between the first two doses of the messenger RNA (mRNA) coronavirus vaccines. The first two doses of the Pfizer vaccine are ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Coloradoan Should you keep wearing a mask after mandates end? Here are the factors to consider The Coloradoan Christian L'Orange, a Colorado State University professor who has been heavily involved in testing the quality and effectiveness of various masks throughout the pandemic, said there's nothing inherent in the aerosol transmission of COVID-19 that warrants ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Study: COVID Booster Effectiveness Wanes but Remains Strong U.S. News & World Report An early look at the performance of COVID-19 booster shots during the recent omicron wave in the U.S. showed a decline in effectiveness against severe cases, though the shots still offered strong protection. By Associated Press. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post 29000 Turkeys Euthanized in Indiana Bird Flu Outbreak WebMD Migrating waterfowl -- most notably wild ducks -- are the natural carriers of bird flu viruses. Scientists suspect that infection can spread from wild fowl to domestic poultry. The Star ... Flag as irrelevant
	Florida Today COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations fall on the Space Coast but infection rates still high Florida Today "I expect we'll start seeing that continue to decline quite dramatically over the next two weeks," said John Davis, Community Health Nursing Director at Florida Department of Health-Brevard said at a Friday emergency management meeting. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Bird flu found on poultry farm in Indiana, nearly 30000 turkeys killed to contain spread USA TODAY On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported the confirmed case of the H5N1 strain of avian flu at a farm in Dubois County. It is a highly pathogenic strain, meaning it is lethal to all poultry that contract the disease. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Clutter in the Attic: Why Memory Falters With Age HealthDay FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Imagine a closet filled with treasures accumulated during a lifetime of rich experiences. Now, imagine going into that closet to find one specific object. Only maybe you get distracted by another, more enticing ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Study Hints That Cutting Daily Calories Could Extend Healthy Life Span U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, Feb. 11, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Just a slight reduction in your calorie intake could give you more and healthier years of life, researchers say. They also pinpointed a protein that plays a key role in the beneficial effects of reduced calorie ... Flag as irrelevant
	9News.com KUSA Study identifies factors that put some kids at higher risk for having severe COVID-19 cases 9News.com KUSA One Colorado doctor who was involved it the research hopes this will help doctors better treat future pediatric patients. "What we wanted to better understand was, how can ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hartford Courant In wake of omicron wave, Connecticut sees uptick in rare COVID-linked syndrome that sends some children to ICU Hartford Courant Connecticut has seen a recent increase in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, a condition that can develop several weeks after a COVID-19 infection, hospital officials say. "Last week alone we saw 10 admissions for MIS-C," said Alex Hogan, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Luncheon returns to Metro Detroit WDIV ClickOnDetroit The American Heart Association is encouraging people to "Reclaim their Rhythm," which means to reclaim control of their mental and physical well-being as we continue to deal with the COVID pandemic. The event ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox5sandiego.com FDA postpones meeting on Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids under 5 fox5sandiego.com (NEXSTAR) — Federal health regulators on Friday delayed next week's public meeting to review Pfizer and its partner BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5, saying they want to see more data. The surprise announcement by the Food and Drug ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Chicken producers warn about fast-spreading bird flu spreading across US New York Post US 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. Indiana on Wednesday reported highly pathogenic bird flu on a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News About 1-in-3 COVID-19 patients developed a new symptom months later Deseret News COVID-19 patients were more likely to develop respiratory failure, fatigue, high blood pressure and mental health diagnoses. Details: The researchers reviewed health insurance plan records to identify 133,366 who had COVID- ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTBS Long life comes from eating right, studies say. Here's how to begin KTBS Many of us eat mindlessly, not really understanding all that we put into our mouths. That's why becoming aware of your real eating habits is the first step, said registered dietitian nutritionist Kathleen Zelman. " ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com COVID Can Destroy the Placenta and Cause Stillbirths During Pregnancy in Rare Cases PEOPLE.com For this study, researchers from 12 countries, including the U.S., looked at placental tissue from 64 stillbirths and four newborns who died shortly after birth. All of the fetuses were from mothers who were unvaccinated and had COVID-19 during pregnancy. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian 'We never seem to recover': the Australians grappling with long Covid The Guardian Mirabai Nicholson-McKellar tested positive for Covid-19 the same month the World Health Organization officially declared a global pandemic. She had just returned to Australia from Berlin, where she had been working as a film-maker and beekeeper. Flag as irrelevant
	KIRO Seattle COVID-19 pandemic becoming endemic KIRO Seattle SEATTLE — Despite a massive global effort to fight COVID-19, it's likely the virus is here to stay, but that doesn't mean the pandemic will stay with it. Researchers at the University of Washington say we are entering a new phase with COVID-19, ... Flag as irrelevant
	EurekAlert Smartphone app can vibrate a single drop of blood to determine how well it clots EurekAlert image: Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a new blood-clotting test that uses only a single drop of blood and a smartphone vibration motor and camera. The system includes a plastic attachment that holds a tiny cup of blood ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mirror.co.uk What Is Lassa Fever? WebMD The disease gets its name from the Nigerian town of Lassa, where it was discovered in 1969 after two missionary nurses died. Most of the time, the Lassa fever virus causes only mild symptoms like fever ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Pleasure and Protection: Why Sex Ed Programs Should Teach About Both Healthline Their research also indicates that it leads to safer sex practices and improves compliance with condom use. Sexual pleasure ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Exercising after a COVID-19 or flu shot can increase antibody response: study The Hill "Our preliminary results are the first to demonstrate a specific amount of time can enhance the body's antibody response to the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine and two vaccines for influenza," said Marian Kohut, kinesiology professor at Iowa State ... Flag as irrelevant
	Columbia University Irving Medical Center What Black Women Should Know About Heart Disease Columbia University Irving Medical Center We spoke with Columbia cardiologist Marwah Abdalla, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians, about the reasons for these statistics and what measures patients, physicians, and policymakers can take to ... Flag as irrelevant
	AARP 10 Sneaky Signs You May Have Heart Disease AARP Bad breath and hip pain could mean you are having cardiovascular problems · 1. You struggle to breathe when lying flat · 2. You have leg or hip pain (or both) while walking · 3. You experience erectile dysfunction · 4. … or vaginal dryness · 5. Your ankles are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mansfield News Journal Influenza virus less prevalent again this year thanks to COVID-19 precautions Mansfield News Journal Around 487 Ohioans have been hospitalized with the flu this season compared to 68 last year, according to Ohio Department of Health data reported last week by the Columbus Dispatch. This season's statewide flu hospitalizations are far ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Are you making these mistakes with your kid's dental health? Hindustan Times Experts say when we let children brush on their own in order to make them independent, we may be compromising on their dental health. Know the common mistakes parents make with their kids' dental health. Here are some common mistakes made by parents ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHP Harrisburg Flu cases on decline after early season spike, doctors warn another spike may be coming WHP Harrisburg HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The flu is back after pandemic mitigation efforts basically eliminated it last season. "Flu has been at historical low levels in circulation since March 2020," Penn State Health Infectious Disease Physician Dr. Mohammad Ali told ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress New clues in the brain linking pain and food Science Daily "These findings may reveal new physiological mechanisms linking chronic pain to a change in someone's eating behavior," said Paul Geha, M.D., lead author on the study published in PLOS ONE. "And this change can lead to the development of obesity.". Flag as irrelevant
	Interlochen Northern Michigan health departments to end K-12 mask mandates Interlochen This is following a January decision by the TCAPS Board of Education to abide by the masking order from the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department. Masks will still be required on school buses due to the federal ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News After Covid, risks of heart problems remain elevated for up to a year NBC News Among the unvaccinated, long-term heart risks attributed to Covid-19 were "everywhere," researchers found. Image: Largest Free Healthcare Clinic In Nation Treats Uninsured In Appalachia. A nurse checks a patient's blood pressure at the Remote Area ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Business & Facility Guidance to Prevent COVID-19 Larimer County Shelters for people experiencing homelessness;; Prisons;; Jails;; Community corrections programs and facilities;; Emergency medical and other healthcare settings (including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, urgent care centers, clinics, ... Flag as irrelevant
	TCPalm Up to 70% Treasure Coast residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19 TCPalm Some 70% of people living in Indian River County are fully vaccinated as of Feb. 8, according to data from Florida Department of Health. In Martin County, that number is 63% and in St. Lucie County it is 61%. The Centers for Disease Control and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Map: Covid-19 deaths have more than doubled in five states NBC News Welcome to The Data Point, a series from the NBC News Data Graphics team that explains a slice of the latest news through charts and visuals. Omicron took a month and a half to match the death rate that the delta wave took nearly three months to reach. Flag as irrelevant
	Scottish Daily Record Doctor shares fives changes to your body that could be signs of lung cancer Scottish Daily Record From shoulder pain to the shape on your fingernails, the doctor pointed out the signs to spot with some overlapping coronavirus symptoms. One in 13 UK males and one in 15 UK females will be diagnosed with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Montana Standard Covid-19: Pandemic has harmed cancer outcomes and widened inequalities, report finds The BMJ The report by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) on the impact of covid-19 on cancer research and patient care,1 released on 9 February, also noted that nearly 10 million patients missed cancer screenings during the first six months of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times Recent surge in Covid-19 cases not unexpected: Ong Ye Kung The Straits Times Noting that more positive cases could be expected over the Chinese New Year period, Mr Ong said that while infection numbers provide a sense of where Singapore is, the more important numbers are those that show the impact on healthcare capacity. Flag as irrelevant
	National Geographic 'Flurona' explained: What to expect from COVID-19 and flu co-infections National Geographic Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health experts have worried about people getting infected with the influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2 at the same time, a disease sometimes called flurona. Now, a multi-year study of hospital patients ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times February is designated as Children's Dental Health Month North Dakota Department of Health This program utilizes public health dental hygienists, private practice dentists and Federally Qualified Health Center's to provide oral health education, dental screenings, dental sealants and fluoride varnish treatments to thousands of at-risk children ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Canada Live Updates: Ontario Premier Declares a State of Emergency as Authorities Brace for More Protests The New York Times Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, declared a state of emergency for the entire province on Friday, as the police in Ottawa braced for thousands of protesters to descend for the third consecutive weekend of a crisis that has disrupted international supply ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Florida averages 14717 daily COVID cases as FDA delays meeting on vaccine for children under 5 WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vowed to fight the decision by federal regulators. The treatment had become a centerpiece of DeSantis' coronavirus response as he resisted vaccine mandates and other safety measures. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) (Marta Lavandier ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Dallas Morning News These North Texas hospitals have been named among America's best hospitals The Dallas Morning News Anna Caplan, Special Contributor. Anna Caplan covers McKinney, Southlake, Grapevine and Colleyville. For nearly 10 years, she wrote restaurant reviews for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and her work has appeared in 360 West, Eater Dallas, Edible DFW, A+C ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPLG Local 10 Florida COVID cases down but transmission still high, according to health department WPLG Local 10 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Florida reported 9,790 new coronavirus cases on Friday down from 10,142 cases from its Thursday report in a hopeful sign that the omicron surge may be declining in the state as daily numbers continue to decrease. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian UK Treasury pushes to end most free Covid testing despite experts' warnings The Guardian Several sources told the Guardian that Rishi Sunak's department wants to end most PCR testing for people with Covid symptoms, possibly by the end of March. The exception would be those in hospitals, high-risk settings and for the 1.3m extremely vulnerable ... Flag as irrelevant

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