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Hernia Recurrence Has Improved Only Slightly About one in six patients undergoing hernia repair require reoperation within 10 years, according to a new research letter published March 1 in JAMA. Patients who underwent minimally invasive hernia repair had a higher incidence of reoperation than ...
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Ultrasound Scan Can Diagnose Prostate Cancer Current practice for men at risk of prostate cancer is to use multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) followed by targeted prostate biopsy. However, MRI scans are expensive and time-consuming. In addition, patients with hip replacements or ...
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Fewer Breast Cancers May Be 'Overdiagnosed' by Mammograms Than Thought Researchers estimated that about 15% of breast cancers caught through routine mammography screening are overdiagnoses -- meaning the tumors would never have caused harm if they had not been detected. The figure suggests those diagnoses ...
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First Possible Case of Deer-to-Human COVID Transmission Identified Typically, humans spread the virus to deer, and then deer spread it to other deer. But new evidence suggests that the virus could spill over from deer into humans. The researchers identified a COVID-19 case in someone from Ontario who had recently been in ...
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As Omicron wanes, what is the state of the pandemic? Yonatan Grad, Melvin J. and Geraldine Glimcher Associate Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, offers thoughts in this Big 3 Q&A. Q: When will the pandemic ...
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Mental Illness Tied to Increased Dementia Risk Mental disorders in early life are associated with a significantly increased risk of dementia in later years. Results of a large, longitudinal, population-based study show that individuals hospitalized for a mental health disorder had a fourfold ...
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Variants of COVID Virus May 'Hide Out' in Body: Study WEDNESDAY, March 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- It looks like coronavirus variants can hide out in the human body much like some of their viral cousins do, making it hard for infected people to get rid of the virus entirely, researchers report.
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Certain oral bacteria linked to hypertension in postmenopausal women Certain kinds of oral microbiota were associated with development of hypertension, researchers reported in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Among 245 bacterial species analyzed, 10 were positively associated with incident hypertension and ...
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Bird flu outbreak found at duck producers in Redgrave, Suffolk A further outbreak of bird flu has been found in East Anglia, according to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The H5N1 strain has been found at the Gressingham Foods site near Redgrave, on the Suffolk/Norfolk border.
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Pfizer vaccine didn't protect kids well from omicron but did prevent severe disease, studies suggest Studies by Pfizer-BioNTech, which makes the only COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in minors, found the shots were about 90% effective against infection. But those studies were conducted earlier in the pandemic, before the omicron outbreak.
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When Should COVID School Restrictions Lift? Intense Debates Persist Last Friday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a pivot in its guidelines for indoor mask wearing that suggests that more than two thirds of Americans no longer need to wear masks—including children in schools.
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Pfizer shots protect kids from severe COVID even in omicron (AP) - Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine gave children 5 and older strong protection against hospitalization and death even during the omicron surge that hit youngsters especially hard, U.S. health officials reported Tuesday.
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Infected People Gain Long-Lasting Immunity Against Coronavirus: Study WEDNESDAY, March 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- People who've had COVID-19 may have long-term immune protection against new variants of the virus, but researchers say vaccination remains the best safeguard against reinfection.
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The CDC no longer recommends universal case investigation and contact tracing. "The updated guidance is in response to changes in the nature of the pandemic and the increasing availability of new tools to prevent transmission and mitigate illness," Kristen Nordlund, a spokeswoman for the C.D.C., said Tuesday.
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Is Pandemic Social Media Use Worsening Tic Disorders in Teens? TUESDAY, March 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- For reasons that remain murky, new research warns that a spike in social media use during the pandemic might have worsened tic disorders in children. Tics are sudden twitches, movements or sounds that people ...
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8 of the greatest risk factors for heart disease According to the CDC, roughly 38% of Americans live with high cholesterol. Cholesterol can come from two sources: blood cholesterol (which is produced by your liver) and dietary cholesterol (which comes from consuming meat, seafood, or dairy products).
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Early menopause may raise risk of dementia later in life The meeting will be held in-person in Chicago and virtually Tuesday, March 1-Friday, March 4, 2022, and offers the latest in population-based science related to the promotion of cardiovascular health and the prevention of heart disease and stroke.
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WA hospital leaders remain cautious of future COVID surprises even as case rates drop Hospital officials on Tuesday gave what they hoped would be their last COVID-19 update as the current Omicron wave recedes. Washington State Hospital Association executive vice president Taya Briley told reporters hospitals had seen a general ...
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Pfizer shots protect kids from severe COVID even in omicron A new government report shows Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine gave children 5 and older strong protection against hospitalization and death even during the omicron surge. By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer. March 1, 2022, 4:06 PM. • 5 min read.
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Study: Some oral bacteria linked with hypertension in older women While previous research has indicated that blood pressure tends to be higher in people with existing periodontal disease compared to those without it, researchers believe that this study is the first to prospectively examine the association between oral ...
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Pfizer Vaccine Much Less Potent in Kids Aged 5-11 TUESDAY, March 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Fresh data shows that Pfizer's COVID vaccine is far less powerful at preventing infection among children ages 5 to 11 than teens, a finding that could leave some parents of younger children worried.
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Viral Cover-Up: SARS-CoV-2 Cap Offers New Target for Antivirals Before it can wreak havoc in human cells, the virus that causes COVID-19 must hide the tip of its genetic material. By delving into how the virus puts on this disguise, researchers have identified a unique way to fight it. To cause an infection, ...
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State Officials: Bird Flu Found at 6th Indiana Turkey Farm INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Avian influenza has been detected in a sixth commercial poultry flock in southern Indiana, state officials said Tuesday. Laboratory testing of a fourth commercial turkey flock in Dubois County has ...
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SC drug overdose deaths increased by more than 50 percent in 2020 COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV) - The number of people dying from drug overdoses in South Carolina increased by more than 50 percent in 2020, health leaders say. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released its annual Drug ...
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Dementia linked to entering menopause before age 40, study says (CNN) Entering menopause before age 40 is linked to a 35% higher risk of developing dementia later in life, a preliminary study finds. Premature menopause, as it is called, occurs when a woman's ovaries stop creating hormones and the menstrual cycle ...
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Muscle Strengthening May Cut Risk for Noncommunicable Disease Muscle-strengthening activities inversely linked to risks for all-cause mortality, major noncommunicable diseases. lifting weights. TUESDAY, March 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Muscle-strengthening activities are associated with lower risks for ...
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Does nerve damage contribute to long COVID symptoms? criteria for long COVID. They had been evaluated and treated in 10 U.S. states/territories. Evaluations revealed evidence of peripheral neuropathy in 59 percent. Typical symptoms of neuropathy nerve damage include weakness, sensory changes, and pain in the ...
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Muscle-strengthening activities may lower risk of mortality, non-communicable diseases According to published results, regular engagement in muscle-strengthening activities, such as resistance training, may lower the risk of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes. Using MEDLINE and Embase data from inception to ...
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State officials: Bird flu found at 6th Indiana turkey farm INDIANAPOLIS -- Avian influenza has been detected in a sixth commercial poultry flock in southern Indiana, state officials said Tuesday. Laboratory testing of a fourth commercial turkey flock in Dubois County has come back as presumptively positive ...
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Health and Welfare officials COVID-19 update: 'Cautiously optimistic' about improvements BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) held its weekly media briefing to discuss the status of COVID-19 in the Gem State, Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.. Officials announced that they're happy to see numbers declining, but still say the ...
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Omicron subvariants BA.1 vs. BA.2: What the latest data says The Omicron variant, which researchers first sequenced in South Africa and Botswana in November 2021, was found to be more transmissible but cause less severe disease than its predecessor — the Delta variant. Owing to being ...
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Poultry flock owners urged to step up biosecurity in response to avian flu UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The ongoing detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds and domestic flocks in several Eastern and Midwestern states is prompting urgent calls from Penn State poultry experts for flock owners — and others who may ...
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ACP Issues Final Practice Points for Remdesivir Use in COVID-19 TUESDAY, March 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- In a living systematic review and updated article published online March 1 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, final practice points are presented for use of remdesivir for hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
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Lifestyle changes can reduce your chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke First, let's talk about diet. It is well known that when you make healthy food choices and maintain your weight you are less likely to have heart issues. Swap from processed foods to more fruits and veggies. Eat lean poultry, fish and nuts. Eat less ...
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State officials: Bird flu found at 6th Indiana turkey farm Laboratory testing of a fourth commercial turkey flock in Dubois County has come back as presumptively positive for the virus, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health said. The samples are being verified at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National ...
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New study shows benefits of COVID vaccination in pregnant women EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Doctors are learning new information about the COVID-19 vaccine each day. A new study is shining light on how it impacts pregnant moms. Doctors at Ascension call this new study from the CDC exciting.
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Long COVID: An explainer and research roundup As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, researchers are learning more about the long-term effects of the infection and about a collection of symptoms and complications commonly called long COVID. Shortness of breath, fatigue and "brain fog" are ...
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3 things to know about colon cancer that could save your life GREENSBORO, N.C. — March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and we are fighting alongside WFMY News 2's Julie Luck as she battles her own fight with colon cancer while going through chemotherapy. Julie posted on Facebook urging colonoscopies.
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Bird Flu Found in Wild Ducks in Connecticut Wild birds can be infected with the virus and show no signs of illness, according to DEEP, but the disease can spread to new areas as birds migrate and the wild bird surveillance program is intended to help reduce risks of spreading to poultry producers.
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Report reveals 53% jump in drug overdose deaths in SC DHEC Public Health Director Dr. Brannon Traxler says while the agency cannot directly correlate the overdose deaths to the stress and emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, South Carolina's data follows national trends of increased substance misuse.
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State officials: Bird flu found at 6th Indiana turkey farm INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Avian influenza has been detected in a sixth commercial poultry flock in southern Indiana, state officials said Tuesday. Laboratory testing of a fourth commercial turkey flock in Dubois County has come back as presumptively positive ...
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Want To Lower Death Risk? Here's Why You Should Commit To Muscle Strengthening Activities It has been known that regular exercise has a lot of health benefits. But what is the minimum time of exercise required to ensure optimal health, considering everyone's busy lifestyle? A pooled data analysis of the available evidence has found that 30 ...
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Masks made of woven fabrics are lousy air filters Like many other viruses, COVID-19 is transmitted primarily via particles carried in the air. An infected person breathes out particles containing the virus into the air, which can then be inhaled by another person, who then becomes infected.
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New type of drug delivery vehicle mimics the properties of a red blood cell From the liver to the kidneys to the lungs, the human body is equipped with many levels of filters, which protect the body from harmful outside materials. But this system also has its downsides. Critically important drugs such as chemotherapy or ...
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New reports show BA.2 COVID-19 cases are increasing as CDC relaxes mask rules "So the CDC has come up with a list county by county that is assessing risk factors," said Dr. David Berger, Board Certified Pediatrician at Wholistic Pediatrics & Family Care. Those ...
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Ohio reports 1051 more COVID-19 cases: daily coronavirus update for Tuesday, March 1 And there have been 63,719 hospitalized Ohioans who were not fully vaccinated, and 4,127 fully vaccinated people hospitalized. Updates are normally provided each Thursday. The state does not ...
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More Than a Shopping Spree: How a Visit to the Mall Can Offer an Education on Colorectal Cancer The kiosk is the first of its kind for Wilmot. Moving forward, the Wilmot COE kiosk at the mall will be staffed regularly with Wilmot experts and COE specialists to answer questions related to cancer screenings, research and more.
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Metastatic Breast Cancer another part of the body, most commonly the bones, lungs, brain, or liver. Advertisement. The process of cancer spreading is called metastasis. Metastasis happens when cancer cells ...
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'Likely COVID': Saskatchewan emergency rooms seeing more children under five Saskatchewan is seeing a spike in emergency room visits among children between the ages of one and four who are showing up with respiratory-like illnesses. Chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, said it's likely COVID-19, because there's ...
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First Colonoscopies Now Recommended at Age 45 Increased Cases of Colon Cancer in Younger People Prompts Change, ThedaCare Provider Explains Screenings. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is ...
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