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Just one drink per day can shrink your brain, study says On average, people at age 50 who drank a pint of beer or 6-ounce glass of wine (two alcohol units) a day in the last month had brains that appeared two years older than those who only drank a half of a beer (one unit), according to the study, which ...
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Black New Yorkers were hospitalized for COVID at a rate 2 times higher than white during omicron Black New Yorkers were hit disproportionately hard during the omicron wave compared to white New Yorkers, according to a new analysis from the city's Department of Health & Mental Hygiene published Wednesday. Black New York City residents were ...
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Doing 30 to 60 minutes of one exercise weekly could help you live longer, study says Compared with people who didn't do muscle-strengthening activities, those who did 30 to 60 minutes of resistance, strength or weight training weekly had a 10% to 20% lower risk of early death from all causes, and of getting heart disease, diabetes or ...
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| Almost a Third of People Report Lingering Symptom 6-12 Months After COVID-19 -Study By Jennifer Rigby. (Reuters) - Almost a third of people report at least one ongoing symptom between 6 and 12 months after their coronavirus infection, a survey of 152,000 people in Denmark has found. The study includes one of the largest groups yet of ...
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Even Pregnant Women on SSRIs Suffer Lingering Anxiety, Depression Despite treatment with antidepressant medication, a significant proportion of women still reported symptoms of anxiety and depression during pregnancy, according to a prospective study. Among a group of 88 women who took selective serotonin reuptake ...
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When Teens Blow Off Parents' Pleas to Get Vaccinated, the Consequences Can Be Deadly Tyler Gilreath, 20, resisted the constant nagging and cajoling of his mother, Tamra Demello, to get the covid vaccine. "He was one of those kids who had to make every mistake himself, ...
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Could Your Blood Type Make COVID Worse? FRIDAY, March 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Your blood type may strongly influence your risk of severe COVID-19, new research suggests. After screening more than 3,000 blood proteins, scientists linked six with an increased risk of severe COVID-19 and ...
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Anna Westin Legacy Act seeks additional funding to combat eating disorders Eating disorders also have the second highest mortality rates of any mental illness, second only to opioid addiction. But only one in three people affected by eating disorders will receive treatment.
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Scientists say these 12 exercises will help you get to sleep faster The first group took no exercise, the second did aerobic exercise such as running or cycling, the third did resistance training and the fourth combined aerobic and resistance exercise. Participants exercised for three hours a week ...
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First Possible Case of Covid-19 Spreading from Deer to Humans Experts say the discovery is not reason for panic, but underscores the importance of monitoring wildlife for diseases that could infect humans. Corryn Wetzel. Daily Correspondent. March 4, 2022 3:25 p.m. ...
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Will COVID Mutate in Animals and Jump Back to Humans? A new variant of the coronavirus found in white-tailed deer in Canada was later discovered in a person who lived nearby and had contact with the deer population, according to a recent study. The researchers say it's possible the deer transmitted the ...
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Can You Get COVID Twice? Here's What Infectious Disease Doctors Say While COVID-19 hospitalizations and case numbers have improved in recent weeks, some doctors caution the pandemic still isn't over yet. Thousands of new infections are still occurring in Illinois on a weekly basis, with more than 10,000 reported in the ...
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'Super-contagious' avian flu seen as threat to Rhode Island poultry PROVIDENCE — State environmental authorities are warning of a strain of flu lethal to poultry that is expected to hit Rhode Island soon, if it's not here already. No human cases of this type of avian influenza have been found in the United States, ...
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NAFLD Risk Up in Women With Long, Irregular Menstrual Cycles Risk for NAFLD increased with long or irregular cycles in women younger than 40 years after adjustment for age, BMI, insulin resistance, other confounders. liver. Adobe Stock. FRIDAY, March 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- For young premenopausal women, ...
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Free colon cancer screenings offered by doctors, USC outreach program Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in South Carolina, yet doctors say it's one of the most preventable. Author: Julia Kauffman (WLTX). Published ...
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Long or Irregular Periods May Put a Woman's Liver at Risk FRIDAY, March 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Women with long or irregular periods are at increased risk for a serious condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a new study. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a chronic ...
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Scotland's Covid cases rise, while England and N Ireland show falls Covid infection levels are rising in Scotland, figures suggest, as it was confirmed that the UK's scientific advisers no longer expect to meet regularly to discuss Covid. About one in 19 people in Scotland had Covid in the week ending 26 February, ...
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CDC Director visits St. Louis, speaks with News 4 ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) -The Director for the Centers for Disease Control spent Thursday in St. Louis, visiting with students and staff at Washington University School of Medicine and touring Care STL in North St. Louis. The visit comes just 24 hours ...
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Highly infectious avian flu poses 'devastating' threat to RI poultry EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is warning commercial poultry producers and backyard chicken coop owners about a virulent flu that has been found in several New England states which could ...
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As Colorado marks 2 years of COVID, health officials urge normality for now — and prepare for possible winter wave Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation is looking relatively bright in Colorado, though state health officials said Friday they're making plans in case the virus deals yet another setback. Colorado confirmed its first COVID-19 cases two ...
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RVA Parenting: The latest COVID-19 vaccine updates for kids under 12 The FDA and CDC do not currently recommend booster shots for between 5-12 but Pfizer is looking at the possibility, especially after the outcome of a new study. "We haven't yet heard ...
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Bird flu confirmed in chicken flock in southeastern Missouri Avian influenza is an airborne respiratory virus that spreads easily among chickens through nasal and eye secretions, as well as manure. The virus can spread from flock to flock by wild birds, through contact with infected poultry, by equipment, and on the ...
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital kicks off campaign to increase HPV vaccinations in kids Doctors said the human papillomavirus vaccine can help to prevent cancer. From St. Jude: HPV can cause six dangerous types of cancer (including oral, cervical, vaginal, anal and penile cancers) ...
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Making the most of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month He says colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in men and the third deadliest in women. On average, Dr. Mir says there are more than 150,000 new cases diagnosed every year in the U.S..
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Can resistance exercise help you get better sleep? Here's what new study suggests According to a new study, resistance exercise may be superior to aerobic exercise as a way to get better sleep, and sleep is important for cardiovascular health. The study was published in ...
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CDC director discusses COVID-19 pandemic during Medical Campus visit Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), visited Washington University School of Medicine on March 2 and 3 to discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A deer may have passed COVID-19 to a person, study suggests A white-tailed deer in Canada likely infected a human with coronavirus, according to new research. The case, reported in a preprint journal, would be the first known instance of a COVID-19 spillover from a white-tailed deer—a common species throughout ...
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Omicron can infect vaccinated persons too: 7 symptoms to watch out for if you have taken the jabs The Omicron variant of coronavirus is known to be immune evasive, hence, you can get infected even if you are vaccinated. However, experts have pointed you, the variant shows a wide range of symptoms that are distinct from one another, ...
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VERIFY: Claim that you don't need a vaccine if you've had COVID-19 is false COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mask mandates are dropping in more places, which is a sign we're moving in the right direction. Other protective measures like getting a vaccine or booster might not be top of mind. Some social media users are claiming if you just had ...
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Avian influenza found in Stoddard Co. commercial flock STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Federal officials confirmed avian influenza in a commercial chicken flock in southeast Missouri. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic ...
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'Immune Distraction' from Previous Colds Leads to Worse COVID Infections A new University of Rochester Medical Center study shows that prior infection and immunity to one of the common cold coronaviruses may have put people at risk of more severe COVID illness and death. The study, published ...
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Henipavirus glycoprotein architecture suggests therapeutic strategies Date: March 4, 2022; Source: University of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine; Summary: 3D structural findings are reported on a critical component of the Nipah virus' infection mechanism, and how antibodies home in on an important part of the ...
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Sonoma County reports two COVID-19 deaths this week, but pandemic fatalities continue to decline Though omicron caused less severe illness than delta, it was far more infectious, sending virus transmission rates to levels unheard of during the two-year pandemic. Ultimately, omicron killed almost almost as many people as delta did during the summer.
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Bird flu found in southeast Missouri chickens BLOOMFIELD, Mo.- Federal inspectors have confirmed the presence of bird flu in a flock of commercial broiler chickens in southeastern Missouri's Stoddard County. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the discovery in a news release Friday.
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Two years since first COVID-19 case reported in Waterloo Region COVID-19 continues to circulate at relatively high levels and we won't know the impact of the March 1 changes to public-health measures until around mid-March," medical officer of health Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang said during Friday's briefing.
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'One Less Worry' campaign launched to spread cervical cancer awareness Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth, and Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling (centre) with Ms Lau Lu Ching (left), member of the Alliance for Action to Strengthen Marriages and Family Relationships, and Dr Ida Ismail-Pratt, technical adviser ...
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Carmarthen woman living with anorexia calls for more training for doctors on eating disorders A woman who had anorexia said her encounters with GPs have "not been filled with understanding and compassion" and is calling for more training and awareness. As a youngster, Holly Rhys Ellis was admitted to an inpatient child and adolescent ...
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New campaign promotes advice to introduce babies to solid food The campaign will promote NHS advice on weaning and tackle confusion around how to introduce solid foods. The official NHS guidance recommends solid foods should be gradually introduced from around 6 months – alongside breast milk or infant formula.
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Alzheimer's disease linked to 10 health conditions up to 15 years before diagnosis Researchers said it is unclear whether the linked conditions are symptoms, risk factors, causes or warning signs of Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that leads to memory loss and thinking skills worsening over time ...
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Your blood group determines if you can catch severe COVID: Check if you are prone to disease The study, published in the journal PLOS Genetics, analysed over 3000 proteins to identify which are causally linked to the development of severe COVID-19. And, they identified six proteins that could contribute to severe COVID-19 infections and eight that ...
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Local healthcare providers working in line with CDC recommendations for reducing opioids NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — In the battle against addiction, the CDC proposed new guidelines for prescribing opioid painkillers suggesting doctors should turn to non-opioid therapies first for chronic and acute pain. Researchers at Middle Tennessee ...
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Bird flu is prevalent among wild and domestic birds in Mass., officials say The state Department of Agricultural Resources said the flu, known as the highly pathogenic avian influenza, has also cautioned poultry farmers to keep wild fowl away from their flocks. Contaminated shoes, clothing, ...
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Alzheimer's Disease Research Awards Eligible Applicants: Other. California (CA) public or private nonprofit academic institutions are eligible to apply. Applicants and all other associated co-applicants and subcontractors must be California ...
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COVID-19 update 5 March 2022 WA Health is reporting a total of 2,289 new cases to 8pm last night. There are currently 10,866 active cases in Western Australia. To 8pm last night, there were 28 people with COVID-19 in hospital, none of whom were in ICU. Total case breakdown.
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How to fall asleep Learning how to fall asleep is crucial to how your body recovers each night. Here's how to ensure you're doing it right. How to fall asleep: Image shows woman looking sleepy. (Image credit: Getty). Jump to: How to fall asleep; How long should it take ...
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IVF treatment to resume again for women not vaccinated against Covid IVF treatment for women who have not had the Covid vaccine can resume, Scotland's chief medical officer has said. Professor Sir Gregor Smith said the decision to restart such treatment came after data emerged showing a reduced risk of severe disease ...
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Region of Waterloo not yet ready to lift COVID-19 state of emergency Both the shelter system and Sunnyside Home, the regionally run long-term care facility in Kitchener, continue to manage significant outbreaks: An outbreak at Sunnyside Home declared on Dec. 29 had a total ...
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Western Australia records another day of 2000-plus COVID-19 cases Just over 1,500 of the new cases were confirmed via PCR tests and 785 were self-reported rapid antigen tests. It comes as hospitals prepare for a return of visitors after the Chief Health Officer announced yesterday ...
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South Australia records 1861 new COVID-19 cases as expert warns against complacency No new deaths have been reported. Out of the hospitalised cases, 59 patients are fully vaccinated, 20 people are either unvaccinated or partially vaccinated and 21 have an unknown vaccination status, according to SA Health ...
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Living and Moving Forward With COVID RECRUITMENT specialist and mum Kelly Dunn has been dealing with COVID-19 on two fronts – at home and work. She has followed the rules rigorously and seen the impact it has had on her two children and their education. She now hopes they can socialise more ...
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