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	health Daily update ⋅ February 25, 2022
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	The New York Times Avian Flu Spread in the US Worries Poultry Industry The New York Times A highly contagious and deadly form of avian influenza has been barreling across the eastern half of the United States in recent weeks, killing both wild birds and farmed poultry and raising fears that an unchecked outbreak could prove calamitous for ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post What to know about MIS-C, a rare inflammatory condition in children The Washington Post "The vaccine is safe, and the data, if anything, should make parents feel better about getting it," said Sophie Katz, a pediatric infectious diseases doctor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Katz said ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Getting Rid of Meat in Your Diet May Lower Cancer Risk U.S. News & World Report THURSDAY, Feb. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- People who go meat-free, or at least put limits on it, may have lower risks of some of the most common cancers, a new, large study suggests. British researchers stressed that their findings do not prove ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline All About Estimated Average Glucose Healthline Knowing your eAG can help with the following aspects of diabetes management: diagnosing both prediabetes and diabetes; corroborating daily blood glucose monitoring results; determining whether your diabetes treatment plan is helping; making changes to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post As 'Stealth Omicron' Advances, Scientists Are Learning More U.S. News & World Report The coronavirus mutant widely known as "stealth omicron" is now causing more than a third of new omicron cases around the world, but scientists still don't know how it could affect the future of the pandemic. Flag as irrelevant
	Science News The COVID-19 pandemic is not an on-off switch Science News Perhaps that shouldn't have been a surprise given the vaccines' primary goal is to prevent severe disease and death (not to prevent infection at all, what's called sterilizing immunity). Still, omicron caught everyone off guard. Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News Mental health professionals are going through a major burnout. But this app could help Deseret News Everything is on the rise, from suicide, depression and anxiety to domestic violence and substance abuse, said Brett Williams, 62, a licensed marriage and family therapist. "Society is falling apart in a handbasket," he said. "And the problem is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Why Pregnant People Were Left Behind While Vaccines Moved at 'Warp Speed' to Help the Masses Medscape Vaccine developers say that pregnant people — who have special health needs and risks — were excluded from clinical trials to protect them from potential side effects of novel technologies, including the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines and formulations ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Looks like non-mRNA vaccines can be as good as Pfizer and Moderna in certain scenarios NPR More than 20 COVID vaccines are in use globally, each one based on the ancestral coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that surfaced in Wuhan, China, over two years ago. Among them, mRNA vaccines are believed to offer the best protection against severe disease. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times CDC: Some people should wait longer for 2nd COVID shot Los Angeles Times Some people getting the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines should consider waiting up to eight weeks between their first and second doses, instead of the three or four weeks previously recommended, U.S. health officials said. Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post Why Pregnant People Were Left Behind While Vaccines Moved at 'Warp Speed' to Help the Masses The Denver Post Dr. Brenna Hughes, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist and member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' covid expert group, agrees that adding pregnant people to large-scale covid vaccine and drug trials may have been impractical. Flag as irrelevant
	FierceBiotech Anti-cancer drug isolated from Asian tree promotes weight loss in obese mice FierceBiotech Discovered in 1966, the drug camptothecin comes from the Camptotheca tree native to China. The compound's ability to inhibit a DNA repair enzyme makes it a cytotoxic agent with cancer-killing effects. Now, a group of Chinese scientists has found the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Fayette Schools to treat COVID-19 more like flu than pandemic Atlanta Journal Constitution Fayette County Schools is no longer treating COVID-19 as a pandemic. In an email to parents earlier this week, the south metro Atlanta school system of about 19,900 said it now regards the virus as endemic, like the flu, chickenpox or other ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio More walkable neighborhoods may reduce obesity, diabetes Healio Walkable neighborhoods are associated with a lower risk for diabetes, obesity and other metabolic diseases, though the risks may vary based on other factors such as the availability of healthy food and air pollution. Infographic content were derived from ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe RI may ease vaccine mandates for health care workers The Boston Globe The change would allow health care workers to continue providing care even when they are not "up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations" as long as they wear a medical-grade N95 mask. By Alexa Gagosz Globe Staff,Updated February 24, 2022, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Men, some ethnic groups underrepresented in US eating disorder clinical trials Healio Older adults, children, men and certain racial and ethnic groups were found to be underrepresented in U.S.-based clinical trials on eating disorders, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. "Studies examining the participation of women, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Federal agency: Bird flu detected in backyard Michigan flock ABC News Federal authorities say a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Michigan in a non-commercial backyard flock of birds in Kalamazoo County. ByThe Associated Press. February 24, 2022, 9:47 AM. • 2 min read. Share to Facebook Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Black Women Fight Their Silent Killer, Heart Disease U.S. News & World Report By Alicia Powell. NEW YORK (Reuters) - After her mother and sister died within 30 days from heart disease, Stephanie Johnson made it her mission to fight against the killer often brought on by high blood pressure. Heart disease is the leading cause of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Child's recovery from COVID-linked ailment celebrated The Boston Globe A 7-year-old boy from Cape Cod who nearly died from a COVID-19-related ailment walked out of Franciscan Children's hospital in Boston Thursday to a bubble parade from doctors, nurses, and staff who cared for him. Isaiah Celin of South Yarmouth spent 42 ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Vaccinated Michiganders in 2 counties are safe to remove masks indoors, per CDC mlive.com Charlevoix and Oscoda counties in the northern Lower Peninsula were downgraded to moderate Thursday, Feb. 24, based on their weekly COVID cases per 100,000 people and/or positive test rate. That's the third of four risk levels, below "high" and " ... Flag as irrelevant
	talkbusiness.net Federal Agency: Bird Flu Detected in Backyard Michigan Flock U.S. News & World Report KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Michigan in a non-commercial backyard flock of birds in Kalamazoo County, federal authorities said Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Ohio coronavirus cases per 100000 decline to 160.7, an over 90% decrease from omicron's high cleveland.com COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The number of coronavirus cases per 100,000 residents continues to fall in Ohio, hitting 160.7 on Thursday, compared to last week's 255.8, according to the Ohio Department of Health. This is also more than a 90% drop from the peak ... Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV LA County will ease its indoor mask mandate Friday. Here's what you need to know KABC-TV Unvaccinated customers must continue wearing masks indoors, even after showing proof of a negative COVID test, unless they are actively eating or drinking. The same basic rules will apply to workers at indoor establishments. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay COVID-19 Survivors at Higher Risk for New Behavioral Health Issues HealthDay THURSDAY, Feb. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- People who survive the acute phase of COVID-19 are at increased risk for subsequent incident behavioral health disorders, according to a study published online Feb. 16 in The BMJ. Flag as irrelevant
	The Columbian Clark County COVID-19 case rate falls sharply this week The Columbian The COVID-19 activity rate, which measures new cases per 100,000 population over 14 days, decreased from 1,017 per 100,000 last week to 527.4 as of Thursday, a 48 percent drop. Any rate above 200 is considered high by health officials. Flag as irrelevant
	TODAY FDA OKs First Condom for Anal Sex WebMD The latex ONE Male Condom, from prophylactic maker Global Protection Corp. of Boston, has already been available for vaginal sex. The FDA action now allows the company to market the product for anal intercourse. Flag as irrelevant
	Vox 2 big reasons America's booster rates are lagging Vox The US has a booster problem. Less than half of all American adults — 42 percent — say they have received an additional dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to the most recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey. Among vaccinated people, that share is 70 ... Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV CDC could change metrics used for COVID-19 restrictions, including masks, as soon as Friday KABC-TV ATLANTA -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could soon change the metrics used to determine recommended local COVID-19 restrictions, including mask mandates, according to a scientist involved in the process. Flag as irrelevant
	Wiley Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children associated with COVID-19 in 101 cases from Turkey (Turk-MISC study) Wiley The retrospective study was conducted between 8 April and 28 October 2020 in 25 different hospitals from 17 cities. Data were collected from patients' medical records using a standardised form. Clinical and laboratory characteristics and outcomes according ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Eating disorders among teen girls doubled during pandemic, CDC study shows The Guardian "​​We are seeing such a high volume of patients in need of eating disorder care as well as worsening severity," said Tracy Richmond, a physician and the director of the eating disorder program at Boston Children's Hospital, who was not involved in the CDC ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Air pollution may increase risk of ADHD in children: Study The Indian Express Children living in areas with higher levels of small pollution particles and less green spaces might have up to 62 per cent increased risk of developing ADHD, according to a study. The research, published in the journal Environment International, ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Your Dog May Help Keep Disability at Bay HealthDay The association between dog ownership and a lower risk of disability held even after the researchers accounted for other disability risk factors, such as marital status, chronic diseases and time spent outdoors. Cat ownership was not ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Children living in greener and less polluted areas have 50% lower risk of developing ADHD News-Medical.net The aim of this scientific work was to investigate the possible associations between exposure to greenness, air pollution and noise in early life with later incidence of ADHD, one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders, which affects up to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Irish Examiner Weigh to go: the benefits and importance of intuitive eating Irish Examiner The HSE clinical lead for obesity Prof Donal O'Shea believes diets are counterproductive. "Severely restricting the amount you eat may cause changes to your body that lead to weight regain over time. Calorie-restricted diets lead to short-term weight loss, ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of Utah Health Care Understanding Post-COVID Conditions University of Utah Health Care Feb 24, 2022 12:00 AM. Author: University of Utah Health Communications. Although most people recover from COVID-19, the disease is causing devastating side effects that can last weeks or months after illness. Post-COVID, also known as long COVID or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Study suggests children with high exposure to air pollution have greater risk of developing ADHD Hindustan Times ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopment disorders occurring in children. According to a new study led by Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) researchers, children living in areas with higher air pollution and lower level of green space ... Flag as irrelevant
	KMBC Kansas City For the president of KC's Sickle Cell association, the pursuit of a cure is personal KMBC Kansas City Sickle Cell Anemia is a rare inherited disorder where red blood cells cannot carry oxygen well, leading to damage anywhere blood circulates. Which Wake points out is just about everywhere. The second of three boys, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mississippi Today Inside one Mississippian's recovery from severe COVID Mississippi Today Patients with severe COVID like Chambless often experience bodily damage such as inflammation in the brain or lung damage that is easier to diagnose and treat. Others, even those who experienced only mild symptoms, develop a chronic ... Flag as irrelevant
	10TV Ohio sees more than 90% drop in COVID cases since reaching pandemic high in January 10TV COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio health officials reported "wonderful news" on Thursday, citing a more than 90% drop in COVID-19 cases since first reporting a peak linked to the omicron variant back in January. At the height of the omicron surge, Ohio health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Bruin LA County announces end to indoor mask requirement for fully vaccinated individuals Daily Bruin Los Angeles County will lift its indoor mask mandate in places requiring vaccine verification beginning Friday. Based on declining COVID-19 cases and test positivity rates, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced in a press release ... Flag as irrelevant
	KNWA COVID-19 in Arkansas: Active cases, hospitalizations continue to drop KNWA LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health released data Thursday showing the continued fall of active cases and hospitalizations of COVID-19 in Arkansas. The ADH data also showed 7,500 active cases of the virus reported Thursday, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study reports persistent SARS-CoV-2 lingering within tissues of patients with long COVID News-Medical.net In a recent study posted to Research Square*, researchers investigated whether residual severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antigens and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are present in tissues samples of long coronavirus disease 2019 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News There's a new development in screening for Alzheimer's Deseret News Let's review: Alzheimer's is a form of dementia that is identified by the decline of cognitive abilities. When a person has Alzheimer's, the healthy neurons in their brain cease to function and connect with other neurons. This leads to significant memory ... Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health Does ADHD Medication Cause Unintentional Weight Loss? Verywell Health While stimulants such as these have been shown to be effective at treating ADHD, they can have side effects, including a loss of appetite. This article will discuss the effects of ADHD medications on appetite and weight. Flag as irrelevant
	Liverpool Echo NHS issues new 'ground-breaking' sickle cell treatment on first patients Liverpool Echo The ground-breaking new drug, crizanlizumab, is the first new treatment for the hereditary condition, which is much more prevalent among people with an African or African-Caribbean family background, in over two decades. Flag as irrelevant
	TheSpec.com Health Canada warns of risks of ingesting or spilling rapid test solution TheSpec.com OTTAWA - Health Canada is warning Canadians of the potential risks associated with accidentally ingesting or spilling COVID-19 rapid antigen test kit solutions on the skin after hearing about dozens of calls to poison control centres. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News The direct—and indirect—effects of Covid-19 on children The Daily Briefing According to several health experts, children's lower risk of severe illness and death from Covid-19 may be due to differences in their immune systems, as some research suggests children may have a more robust innate immune systems than adults. Flag as irrelevant
	RNZ Covid-19: Surge in Dargaville cases worries low-vaccinated area RNZ Health officials are concerned about an outbreak of Covid-19 in the Northland town of Dargaville. Road sign - Kaikohe, Whangarei, Dargaville. Photo: RNZ / Simon Rogers. More than 50 cases have been recorded this week and locals are being urged to get a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post London drops Tube mask rule as part of 'living with the virus.' Is the UK ready? The Washington Post LONDON — For the first time in almost two years, people in England woke up on Thursday to no coronavirus restrictions. None. Zero. Zip. Yes, there's advice and recommendations, but there are no mandates, no rules that if broken could result in fines. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Creating a Custom Skin Care Routine That's Just Right for You Healthline Cleansing is your first step. Ranglani explains that cleansers help remove sebum as well as dirt and makeup. "They may contain active ingredients to target concerns, like oily skin. However, since they ... Flag as irrelevant

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