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	health Daily update ⋅ February 17, 2022
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	USA TODAY CDC chief wants to 'give people a break' from mask wearing once transmission rates improve: COVID-19 updates USA TODAY COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths are all declining and federal health officials could ease guidance on masks soon, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, speaking at a White ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Who Is Most Likely to Lose Their Sense of Smell and Taste from COVID-19? Healthline Many people lose their sense of taste or smell after a coronavirus infection, but scientists still aren't certain who is most at risk. These symptoms can also occur in people who had only mild COVID-19 symptoms. Researchers say that based on new ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN New data show US drug epidemic is deadlier than ever, but preventing overdoses is an uphill battle CNN (CNN) Drug overdose deaths have doubled over the past six years, soaring in recent months amid the Covid-19 pandemic and continued rise of fentanyl. The country first surpassed 100,000 annual deaths in April, and overdose deaths have persisted at ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY If 73% of Americans are immune to omicron, is the pandemic on the way out? Live COVID-19 updates USA TODAY The institute figures that about half of eligible Americans have received coronavirus booster shots, plus there have been nearly 80 million confirmed infections – and many more that have never been reported. All good signs in the battle for immunity. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Child covid vaccinations: Your questions answered BBC News Children aged between five and 11 in England will be offered a low-dose Covid vaccine, the government says. Northern Ireland has said it will also follow Wales and Scotland in offering young children the vaccine. Our health correspondents Smitha ... Flag as irrelevant
	Smithsonian Seven Things to Know About Covid-19 and Pregnancy Smithsonian Now, however, scientists have collected substantial evidence of the risks, to both parent and baby, of Covid-19 infection and vaccination and the CDC recommends—as of this past August— that all individuals who are pregnant, lactating or planning to become ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times What's Going On With Vaccines for Kids Under 5? The New York Times Keeping young children safe has been an exhausting exercise for parents throughout the coronavirus pandemic. And many parents are eager to get their littlest ones vaccinated, said Dr. Langlois, who is a pediatrician at the University of Michigan Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Britain will extend Covid vaccine eligibility to all children 5 to 11. The New York Times British children aged 5 to 11, one of the last remaining groups in the country still broadly ineligible for the coronavirus vaccine, will be offered doses under new guidance announced on Wednesday by Britain's independent vaccine advisory committee. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Bird flu detected at multiple chicken and turkey farms in Midwest, South; over 300k affected USA TODAY The recent cases of the bird flu were detected at an Indiana farm. Now, the bird flu has been detected at a Tyson Foods farm in Kentucky that houses an estimated 246,000 chickens. Health officials ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today COVID Infection Linked to Slew of Mental Health Conditions MedPage Today In terms of the specific new mental health diagnoses, COVID-19 survivors saw significantly higher risks for developing anxiety disorders (HR 1.35, 95% CI 1.30-1.39), which included a higher risk for generalized anxiety disorder, mixed anxiety disorder, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Appendicitis Outcomes Tied to Kids' Neighborhoods MedPage Today Children from neighborhoods with lower scores on the Child Opportunity Index (COI) had higher odds of developing complicated appendicitis, a retrospective cohort study found. Compared with kids from neighborhoods with a very high COI, ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Large study shows significant increase risk of mental heath disorders after COVID-19 infection STLtoday.com ST. LOUIS — People who have recovered from COVID-19 — even mild cases — are at a significantly increased risk of developing a range of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse and cognitive impairment, according to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline New Concerns Over COVID-19's Long-Term Effects on Heart Health Healthline In a study of veterans, researchers report that heart health issues can continue to linger in people up to a year after they've recovered from COVID-19. They say the issues crop up even among younger people, as well as people who only had mild cases. Flag as irrelevant
	Baylor College of Medicine News Baylor Creceives more than $15.6 million in CPRIT funding Baylor College of Medicine News Researchers with the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine have been awarded more than $15.6 million in grants by the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to support innovative cancer research, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Google Doodle Celebrates Chickenpox Vaccine Pioneer Dr. Michiaki Takahashi's 94th Birthday CNET Nearly 60 years ago, a 3-year-old boy suffering from chickenpox inspired his father to create a vaccine to treat the highly contagious disease. That man was Dr. Michiaki Takahashi, and his vaccine is now used to protect millions of children all over ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Faust Files: We Should Discuss Toddler COVID Vaccine Issues MedPage Today In this video, MedPage Today's editor-in-chief, Jeremy Faust, MD, of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, discusses the FDA's decision to postpone the review of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5 and the need for more honesty both ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Universal Donor Lungs Generated from Blood Group A Using Gut Enzymes Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Matching ABO blood types that are determined by the presence of A and B antigens on our cells, is a prerequisite for transplantations to avoid immune rejection of the donor's organ in the recipient. The need to match these antigens reduces the ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Meta-Analysis Shows Prevalence of Statin Intolerance Is Low HealthDay The prevalence of SI was not affected by statin lipid solubility. In the meta-regression model, significant associations with SI were seen for age, female gender, Asian and Black race, obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, chronic liver, and renal ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Many Who Postponed Health Care During COVID Are Still Waiting U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, Feb. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- In a sign that the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on routine health care, many of the nearly one-third of older Americans who had a medical procedure, primary care visit or dental appointment canceled or ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Woman possibly cured of HIV using novel but rare treatment, researchers say USA TODAY According to an article published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Perinatal Education, umbilical cord blood, once believed as a waste product, is now collected and used to gather stem cells to help cure various diseases like cancer. Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune There's another great reason to get a COVID vaccine, the UK's top health agency reports Fortune COVID vaccination reduces the risk of developing long COVID, the U.K.'s Health Security Agency (HSA) has reported, giving us more insight into the poorly understood affliction which leaves individuals suffering from COVID symptoms for weeks to months after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Coronaviruses Similar to SARS-CoV-2 Found in Laos Cave Bats Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Now, coronaviruses that are genetically similar to SARS-CoV-2 have been identified within bat populations. Such viruses were found to be circulating in cave bats living in the limestone karstic terrain in North Laos, within the Indochinese peninsula. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Montana 929 new COVID-19 cases in Montana NBC Montana MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana state health officials report 259,701 total cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. 3,091 people have died of the virus. Click here for the latest detailed map on Montana's coronavirus response. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Woman Cured of HIV After Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant HealthDay Cord blood contained a mutation that blocks HIV entry into cells and came from a partially matched donor. aids virus. Adobe Stock. WEDNESDAY, Feb. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A woman with HIV who received an umbilical cord blood transplant has become ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Google doodle honors developer of chickenpox vaccine Atlanta Journal Constitution Michiaki Takahashi was born on this date in 1928 in Osaka, Japan. That name might not sound familiar, but you owe him a thank you if you've never had chickenpox. The virologist developed the first vaccine against chickenpox that has since been ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Poor One-Year Cognitive Outcome Common After Mild TBI HealthDay WEDNESDAY, Feb. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), poor one-year cognitive outcome is common, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in Neurology. Flag as irrelevant
	INQUIRER.net The Connection Between Diabetes and Heart Disease WTOP Blame it on the plumbing. Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up on the blood vessel walls to where blood can't flow freely through your arteries. Diabetes raises the risks for developing this condition in the same way it can damage blood ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Severe, critical COVID-19 cases more likely in vitamin D-deficient people: study New York Post People who have a vitamin D deficiency are more likely to have a severe or fatal case of COVID-19, researchers said. In a retrospective study published in the journal PLOS ONE, scientists from Galilee Medical Center and Bar Ilan University in Israel ... Flag as irrelevant
	KUOW News and Information Pandemic updates for Seattle: Thursday, February 17, 2022 KUOW News and Information 78.6% of King County residents are fully vaccinated. 11,373 Covid-19 related deaths across Washington state; 1% death rate since the beginning of the pandemic. King County's vaccine verification ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Risk for Maternal Morbidity, Death Up With SARS-CoV-2 Infection HealthDay WEDNESDAY, Feb. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is associated with an increased risk for serious maternal morbidity or mortality, according to a study published online Feb. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Scotland, Wales to offer COVID vaccine to all children 5-11 ABC News LONDON -- Scotland's government confirmed Wednesday that it will offer a coronavirus vaccine to all 5 to 11-year-old children, and Wales is doing the same after accepting draft advice from scientists. Scottish leader ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 UK to Offer COVID Vaccine to All Children 5-11 U.S. News & World Report British officials say a coronavirus vaccine will be offered to almost six million children from 5 to 11 years old in the U.K. The government said young children will be offered a low-dose COVID-19 shot on a "non-urgent" basis beginning in April in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News 4 predictions for what could happen to COVID-19 in the future Deseret News Epidemic future: One scenario suggests the coronavirus would become epidemic, meaning that it will become similar to upper respiratory infections that can spread commonly. A new version of COVID-19: Another scenario suggests SARS ... Flag as irrelevant
	INQUIRER.net SARS-CoV-2-Related Coronaviruses From Bats in Laotian Caves Can Infect Human Cells GenomeWeb NEW YORK – A team led by researchers at the University of Paris has identified SARS-CoV-2-related viruses in bats in Laos that are capable of entering human cells by binding to the ACE2 receptor, supporting the notion that the COVID-19-causing virus ... Flag as irrelevant
	Clinical Oncology News HIV in Remission After US Woman Receives Haplo-Cord Transplant Clinical Oncology News A middle-aged woman with HIV who received a cord blood hematopoietic cell transplant to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has had no detectable levels of HIV for 14 months despite cessation of antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to a presentation ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Spokesman-Review What experts know about children, COVID-19 and omicron The Spokesman-Review COVID-19 cases among children have surged across the world amid omicron-fueled outbreaks, spurring more hospitalizations and raising new concern about the risk of severe illness – although such cases remain proportionately rare. Flag as irrelevant
	Kent Reporter Keto Burn DX Reviews – Diet Pills That Work for Weight Loss or Scam? Kent Reporter With the rising demand for keto pills and dietary supplements, the weight loss supplement industry is filled with many keto products. But for someone who is just starting out, it is hard to select one suitable keto diet pill. Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Google Doodle Celebrates Chickenpox Vaccine Pioneer Dr. Michiaki Takahashi CNET Nearly 60 years ago, a 3-year-old boy with chickenpox inspired his father to create a vaccine to treat the highly contagious disease. That man was Dr. Michiaki Takahashi, and his vaccine is now used to protect millions of children all over the world ... Flag as irrelevant
	WXYZ Michigan drops recommendation for masking in most public indoor spaces WXYZ (WXYZ) — The State of Michigan is updating its guidance on mask-wearing in most indoor spaces, withdrawing the public health advisory that recommended indoor masking. According to the state, it comes amid a decline in COVID-19 cases and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ames Tribune ISU researchers say 90 minutes of exercise right after flu, COVID-19 shots may help boost the shots' benefits Ames Tribune Getting some exercise after a shot against COVID-19 or influenza might help people's bodies better learn to fight the diseases, Iowa State University researchers have found. The lead researcher cautioned, however, that exercise alone — without ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Dentist reveals 5 deadly conditions they can spot that have nothing to do with your teeth New York Post Excessive tooth grinding could be a sign that you are suffering from stress. Stress can cause high blood pressure, which can cause health problems and even be fatal. Osteoporosis: Routine bone scans ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca COVID-19: LHSC caring for 71 COVID-19 inpatients, continuing downward trend Globalnews.ca Jump to: Hospitalizations – Cases and testing – Outbreaks – Vaccinations – Ontario – Elgin and Oxford – Huron and Perth – Sarnia and Lambton. The Middlesex-London Health Unit reported no new deaths on Wednesday and 85 COVID-19 cases. Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun Still unvaccinated? Here's what COVID can look like in your lungs | GUEST COMMENTARY Baltimore Sun Many of those who choose not to get vaccinated likely do not have a solid understanding of what it means to be infected or how a vaccine can actually impact their illness. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	whnt.com Scientists possibly cure HIV in a woman using a breakthrough treatment whnt.com WHNT – A woman treated at a New York hospital could possibly be the first female to have been cured of HIV. According to research presented at a world medical conference on Tuesday, this is the third person cured of the virus that causes AIDS. Flag as irrelevant
	Olean Times Herald Poultry producers: Be on lookout for deadly avian flu Olean Times Herald Since the beginning of 2022, nearly 140 cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been identified in the United States in wild bird populations, but the virus can easily spread to domestic poultry. Amy Barkley, a dairy, livestock and field crops ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Georgia acts to protect chicken industry after bird flu outbreaks Atlanta Journal Constitution An outbreak of bird flu could disrupt the supply of fresh poultry if it spreads through Georgia. A deadly strain of Avian Influenza has been found on a commercial turkey farm in Indiana, a chicken operation in Kentucky and in a backyard flock in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Daily briefing: Woman cleared of HIV after transplant with umbilical-cord blood Nature.com Cord-blood treatment offers new hope for more people with HIV to be cured. Plus, Omicron puts pressure on Hong Kong's zero-COVID strategy and what happens when a retinal implant becomes obsolete. Flora Graham. Flora Graham. View author publications. Flag as irrelevant
	WKRC TV Cincinnati COVID-19 long haulers: Study shows vaccines can stop long COVID WKRC TV Cincinnati CINCINNATI (WKRC) – One of the largest studies yet now adds to the growing body of evidence that getting the COVID-19 vaccine stops long COVID symptoms. This study comes from the United Kingdom and after researchers reviewed more than 15 long COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	GPB This 16-year-old wanted to get the COVID vaccine. He had to hide it from his parents GPB Nicolas Montero, a 16-year-old from suburban Philadelphia, recently defied his parents. Lots of teenagers do that, pretty normal. But what makes his story newsworthy is how he defied them - by getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters COVID cases decline for 6th week in Americas, deaths still rise -health agency Reuters BRASILIA, Feb 16 (Reuters) - New COVID-19 infections across the Americas region fell by 31% in the last week, marking a sixth successive week of declines, but deaths are still on the rise, up 5.6%, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said on ... Flag as irrelevant

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