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	health Daily update ⋅ April 2, 2022
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	The Washington Post Many say they're confused about whether, when to get second booster The Washington Post A blizzard of questions from bewildered patients, friends and even other doctors have inundated Maryland primary care doctor Kavita Patel in the last few days, since the Biden administration authorized a fourth dose of coronavirus vaccine for millions ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Sorry, wine lovers. No amount of alcohol is good for you, study says. The Washington Post The findings showed that even low alcohol intake was associated with a small increased risk of cardiovascular issues, such as hypertension and coronary artery disease, but that risk ramped up exponentially with heavier consumption. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup HealthDay FRIDAY, April 1, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- For children aged under 5, the incidence rate of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection was higher with the omicron variant versus the delta variant, according to a research letter published ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN New heart failure guidelines add another type of meds to treatment recommendations CNN Previously, people who had heart failure with reduced ejection fraction were treated with three classes of medications to reduce the amount of work that the heart has to do. One class includes ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers and ARN ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Ask the Expert: What's the Role of Estrogen in a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis? Healthline Estradiol hormones and prostate cancer? High levels of estradiol; Estradiol in African Americans; Screening; Risks and considerations; Takeaway. Twenty-five-year-old research suggested ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Why COVID-19 reinfections are surging in England ABC News As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in England, the country is also experiencing a surge in reinfections. Provisional data shows that, as of the week ending March 20, 2022, laboratory-confirmed reinfections -- two positive tests taken more than 90 days ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gulf News First COVID-19 Human Challenge Study Provides Insights WebMD The researchers conducted the trial in phases for safety. The first 10 participants who were infected received remdesivir, the antiviral drug, to reduce their chances of progressing to severe COVID-19. The research team also had monoclonal antibodies on ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News 'I've had long Covid for two years now' BBC News This pattern will be familiar to many with long Covid. The core experience of long Covid revolves around the unholy trinity of fatigue, brain fog and muscle pain. But there is a long list of rarer symptoms covering almost every bodily function ranging from ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Iowa egg, turkey farms to lose 5 million birds to bird flu ABC News DES MOINES, Iowa -- Bird flu has infected two more farms in Iowa, forcing the killing of 5.3 million hens and 88,000 turkeys, officials said Friday. The new cases mean that across the nation, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLS-TV COVID booster and pregnancy: Doctors work to combat vaccine hesitancy among expecting mothers WLS-TV CHICAGO (WLS) -- Veronica Moreno is almost four months pregnant with her first child. She has yet to get the COVID-19 booster, but does plan on it as soon as possible. "I think it is something most mothers should be considering, when they are pregnant, ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Onondaga County posts highest Covid-19 count since January as CDC urges masks syracuse.com Syracuse, N.Y. -- Onondaga County recorded more new Covid-19 cases today than any day since late January. County Executive Ryan McMahon said the county received 449 positive test results, including 144 at-home tests reported by residents. Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Heart issues more common after COVID infection than vaccination, CDC reports Today.com A new analysis of the rates of myocarditis in young males may be reassuring to those reluctant to get their teenage boys vaccinated. Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News 1 More than 1 million Mainers now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pressherald.com According to the Maine Center for Disease Prevention and Control, 1,001,626 out of Maine's 1.34 million population have been fully vaccinated, or 74.51 percent. Among those eligible to be vaccinated — five years and older — ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sunbury Daily Item Four Valley counties now seeing low COVID-19 levels; state adds 821 new cases Sunbury Daily Item In Pennsylvania, the number of new COVID cases was down 1 percent over the last week, deaths were down 33 percent and hospitalizations were up two percent. The CDC reported 77 percent of Pennsylvanians 18 and ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox8.com New mutant omicron variant XE could be most transmissible yet, WHO says fox8.com Preliminary findings suggest that XE may be about 10% more transmissible than BA.2, which is considered 50-60% more transmissible than its omicron predecessor, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert. Flag as irrelevant
	State College News US CDC says all Maine counties considered low risk for COVID-19 Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel The CDC's risk assessments are based on case counts, hospital capacity and new hospital admissions. Low risk indicates the infection rate is not likely to place a burden on hospitals, but it does not mean COVID is not continuing to spread in a community. Flag as irrelevant
	Florida Today COVID-19 hospitalizations increase on Space Coast Florida Today This is almost double last week which saw seven confirmed COVID-19 admissions. The data also showed that about 2.7% of ICU beds and 1.3% of inpatient beds were occupied by COVID-19 patients in hospitals countywide. Since the prior week, the amount of COVID ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cherokee Tribune Ledger News Woodstock woman beats stage four colon cancer Cherokee Tribune Ledger News At the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Newnan, Kimberly Hayes holds up six fingers to indicate how many chemotherapy sessions she has done. Special. Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Pregnant women twice as likely to get COVID even if vaccinated, study finds nj.com Vaccinated pregnant women are nearly twice as likely to develop a breakthrough COVID-19 infection than women not carrying a child and more at risk than even organ transplant recipients and cancer patients, according to a new study. Flag as irrelevant
	Vogue.com Is Calorie Counting Ever Actually Helpful? Vogue.com I'm not defending sugar, but sugar itself isn't what leads to weight gain." What does is excess calories, but if you're eating foods which aren't highly processed and are high in fiber, the chances of you overdoing it are slim. "No one will get fat from ... Flag as irrelevant
	ECM Publishers Avian influenza discovered in Minnesota ECM Publishers In January, the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild waterfowl in the Atlantic flyways. Not long after, APHIS confirmed ... Flag as irrelevant
	WWMT-TV Doctors urge people to get screened amid colon cancer spike in young adults WWMT-TV Since the biggest risk factor for cancer is found in older aged people, 20 and 30 year-olds aren't typically screened for colon cancer, Dr. Gitoga Munene, a surgical oncologist at West Michigan Cancer Center said. Flag as irrelevant
	ChronicleLive Cleadon man 'determined' to stay healthy after showing type 2 diabetes can be reversed ChronicleLive After taking part in a "game-changing" diabetes study, Cleadon's David Childs has changed his life and put the condition into remission. He's determined to keep it that way. nechronicle. Flag as irrelevant
	10News California ends proof of COVID-19 vaccine or negative test requirement for indoor mega events 10News California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) website states that "This shift acknowledges that while case rates and hospitalizations are declining statewide from their peak during the Omicron surge, Indoor Mega Events continue to involve several factors ... Flag as irrelevant
	Slate Magazine Florida's Recommendation Against the COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Was Based on Data. But That Data Was Flawed. Slate Magazine Florida's Surgeon General, Dr. Joseph A. Lapado, made waves when he announced in early March that Florida would "be the first state to officially recommend against the COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children" and directly contradict CDC recommendations. Flag as irrelevant
	The Plainsmen Post 10 unusual COVID-19 symptoms to remember Deseret News An illustration for the omicron variant. COVID-19 cases are climbing again. So which symptoms should you remember? Illustration by Alex Cochan, Deseret News. Flag as irrelevant
	Morning Star Online COVID-19 supplement to the infection prevention and control resource for adult social care GOV.UK vaccination; testing. environmental considerations. ventilation; waste management. considerations specific to care homes. admissions; testing; visiting; outbreak management. This supplement should also be read in ... Flag as irrelevant
	WITN Avian flu found in two more commercial turkey farms WITN Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Division, 919-707-3250, or the N.C. Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System 919-733-3986," said State Veterinarian Mike Martin. Since late January, ... Flag as irrelevant
	LA Daily News LA County, state lift COVID vaccine-test mandate for indoor events LA Daily News Health officials have noted, however, that private businesses are entitled to enact their own virus-control measures if they desire, such as requiring masks or checking for vaccinations or negative tests. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Study: Ivermectin Does Not Reduce Hospitalization From COVID-19 Infection NBC Chicago In the experiment, 14.7% of COVID-positive patients who received ivermectin had to go to the hospital. By Chatwan Mongkol • Published April 1, 2022. Ivermectin as FDA Warns Against Using the Drug for Covid-19 Treatment. Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	FactCheck.org COVID-19 Data Comparing Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated Continue to Be Available, Contrary to Viral Posts FactCheck.org Weekly rates of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths by vaccination status are published monthly by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on its website. The death data were last posted on March 17, and the hospitalization data on March 31. Flag as irrelevant
	Burlington Hawk Eye FDA approves 2nd COVID-19 booster shot. Here's what you need to know. Burlington Hawk Eye On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that a fourth dose of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations is available to those over the age of 50. Flag as irrelevant
	The Tribune Next pandemic could be caused by insect-borne viruses like Zika, dengue: WHO The Tribune Arthropod-Borne viruses (Arboviruses) such as dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya and zika viruses are all current public health threats in tropical and sub-tropical areas where approximately 3.9 billion people live. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSTP As bird flu cases climb in Minnesota, state and federal officials work to prevent a repeat of 2015 KSTP In just about a week, the number of flocks in Minnesota affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or bird flu, has more than doubled. Cases were reported among two flocks on Saturday, March 26, and grew to seven by the following Friday. Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express A new human challenge study about Covid-19 reveals insights on how we get sick with the virus The Indian Express The study began in March 31 with 36 volunteers between the ages of 18 and 29 years, with no evidence of previous infection or vaccination. Participants were screened for comorbidities, being overweight, having reduced kidney or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Coventry Live Why does everyone seem to be ill at the moment? GP explains symptoms to watch out for Coventry Live The term was first used in the UK last year to describe people with Covid-like symptoms who tested negative for the virus. So, what is the 'super cold?' Doctor Ollie Hart, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bucyrus Telegraph Forum Crawford County reports 12 new COVID cases; Ohio cases surge 67.1% Bucyrus Telegraph Forum New coronavirus cases leaped in Ohio in the week ending Sunday, rising 67.1% as 3,668 cases were reported. The previous week had 2,195 new cases of the virus that causes COVID-19. Ohio ranked 36th among the states where coronavirus was spreading the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WXYZ Those who haven't contracted COVID may be key to defeating virus WXYZ According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID Data Tracker, over half of Americans may have avoided getting infected with coronavirus. Flag as irrelevant
	WalesOnline Parents warned to be wary of severe rash that can hit toddlers with Covid WalesOnline Meanwhile, another skin disorder can occur rarely in children once they have already recovered from the virus. Known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), it can cause several symptoms such as a skin rash, vomiting, dizziness, bloodshot ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint Amid Covid pandemic, US grapples with Norovirus. Know cause, symptoms, treatment Livemint Amid the decline in coronavirus cases in the US, another virus has begun to grapple the country to a pre-pandemic level. The US is witnessing an outbreak of 'Norovirus', a bug responsible for the dreaded stomach flu, according to the Centers for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Covid vaccinations open for five to 11-year-olds in England Telegraph.co.uk Parents and carers can arrange appointments for Monday onwards through the NHS vaccines website or by calling 119 from 7am on Saturday morning. NHS England said hundreds of sites will offer jabs from Monday, with more coming on stream throughout the week. Flag as irrelevant
	The New Indian Express Improving the targeted treatment of movement disorders Science Daily Summary: Recent discoveries may prove vital in improving the treatment of dystonia, a neurological movement disorder. Their findings show that very specific networks in the brain must be stimulated in order to relieve the symptoms seen ... Flag as irrelevant
	CityNews Avian flu detected on third farm in southern Ontario CityNews Last Updated Mar 31, 2022, 1:49PM EDT. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has detected avian influenza (AI), also known as bird flu, on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Inland Valley Daily Bulletin LA County, state lift COVID vaccine-test mandate for indoor events Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Marking another milestone in the pandemic, Los Angeles County and the state on Friday, April 1, officially lifted the requirement that attendees at indoor mega-events such as sporting events or concerts show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Covid cases are down. Unfortunately, stomach flu outbreaks are up. NBC News But it may be possible that the lifting of Covid restrictions is helping the virus spread. Norovirus, which causes vomiting and diarrhea, is highly contagious and spreads from person to person through surfaces. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Five million 5- to 11-year-olds to get COVID vaccine as NHS bookings open NHS England Parents and carers of 5 to 11 years olds will be able to book a COVID vaccine for their children today, as the biggest and most successful vaccination programme in NHS history expands again. The service will open at 7am for bookings with appointments ... Flag as irrelevant
	vtdigger.org CDC removes Vermont counties from 'high' Covid level category vtdigger.org Two of the three counties that were in the "high" category last week, Washington and Essex, were in the "medium" category as of Thursday, the CDC reported. The rest of the state was in the "low" category. Image via The U.S. Centers for Disease Control ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newshub Upper Hutt dad's plea to Pharmac to cover family's $5200 a year bill for 'life-changing' diabetes devices Newshub Jared Summers is the Deputy Principal of Birchville School in Upper Hutt. He and his six-year-old daughter Sophie both have type 1 diabetes - an autoimmune condition which means the body doesn't create enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun Living with COVID-19 Kent County Council The government has published its plan for Living with COVID-19 and free universal testing has come to an end. Most people are no longer required to get a PCR test if they have symptoms or test regularly at home. Flag as irrelevant
	pnas.org Optimal deep brain stimulation sites and networks for cervical vs. generalized dystonia pnas.org We studied deep brain stimulation effects in two types of dystonia and conclude that different specific connections between the pallidum and thalamus are responsible for optimal treatment effects. Since alternative treatment options for dystonia beyond ... Flag as irrelevant

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