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	health Daily update ⋅ April 15, 2022
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	The New York Times Pfizer Says Booster Strengthens Immune Response for Children 5 to 11 The New York Times WASHINGTON — A booster shot of the coronavirus vaccine made by Pfizer-BioNTech significantly increased the level of neutralizing antibodies against both the original version of the virus and the Omicron variant in a small trial of children ages 5 to 11 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Coachella, spring break and coronavirus: How to stay safe as COVID-19 cases rise Los Angeles Times Doctors have pointed out that getting infected continues to pose a risk of long COVID, in which symptoms of illness can persist for years, and put people at increased future risk for diabetes and heart disease. Flag as irrelevant
	The Atlantic Have We Already Ruined Our Next COVID Summer? The Atlantic A confluence of factors came together in a stretch that, for a time, "really was great," Katelyn Jetelina, an epidemiologist at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, told me. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Healthy Living Tied to a Longer Life and Dementia-Free Old Age Medscape A healthy diet, physical activity, and cognitive training help extend life expectancy — and those extra years are more likely to be dementia-free — new research suggests. An analysis of nearly 2500 participants in the Chicago Health and Aging Project ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Are your seasonal allergies worse this year? Here's how to deal Today.com One theory is that climate change may be playing a role in the worsening of allergy seasons, Dr. Mark Corbett, board-certified allergist based in Kentucky and president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), told TODAY. Flag as irrelevant
	WKRC TV Cincinnati Tick Spraying May Not Guard Against Lyme Disease WebMD The failure of the measures to reduce Lyme disease for people is "an unwelcome answer," says Richard Ostfeld, PhD, one of the study researchers and a disease ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY. Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com In US, Price Tag for MS Care Tops $85 Billion WebMD THURSDAY, April 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- In 2019 alone, multiple sclerosis (MS) cost Americans an estimated $85.4 billion, a new study finds. That amount included over $63 billion in direct medical costs and $22 billion in indirect non-medical ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Vision-Threatening Retinal Condition Linked to COVID-19 MedPage Today COVID-19 infection may be boosting the numbers of a rare ocular condition in which vision is threatened when veins in the retina are blocked, eye specialists in Southern California report. Risk of retinal vein occlusion was higher in the 6 months after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune COVID-19 can be traced in patients feces for months after infection, according to Stanford University study Fortune In the largest study tracking SARS-CoV-2 RNA in feces and COVID symptoms, scientists at California's Stanford University found that about half of infected patients shed traces of the virus in their waste in the week after infection and almost 4% patients ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Weekly Health Quiz: Mental Health Apps, STIs and Covid The New York Times The worsening state of mental health among children has prompted the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to recommend screening children as young as years old for anxiety. Fill in the blank. Flag as irrelevant
	Raleigh News & Observer With avian flu in NC, is it safe to put out bird feeders? The answer is complicated. Raleigh News & Observer A highly contagious and deadly strain of avian influenza has been identified in North Carolina and around the country, impacting personal and commercial flocks of poultry — and causing concerns about the presence of wild birds in backyards. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Over 200 birds are suspected to have died from the avian flu at a Chicago-area forest preserve CNN The deaths occurred at the Baker's Lake forest preserve, the Forest Preserves of Cook County said in a statement on Thursday. The federal government, which provides the only declaration of incidences of avian influenza, is conducting further tests to ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY New COVID omicron subvariants are spreading across New York. Here's what to know USA TODAY Two new omicron coronavirus subvariants are spreading fast in New York as the Easter holiday nears, and state health officials have announced precautionary measures. Omicron BA.2, the coronavirus variant that has been spreading around the globe since ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Mass. in a 'precarious position' due to disparities in COVID-19 vaccination coverage, study finds The Boston Globe But a new study of vaccination data in Massachusetts has found that educational level is a much stronger predictor than race, and could find no evidence that vaccine hesitancy played a role in people's decisions. Flag as irrelevant
	WGN-TV New state STD data shows cases of syphilis, gonorrhea continued to climb during pandemic WGN-TV TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — When it comes to health and infections, the United States has a growing problem that has nothing to do with the coronavirus — sexually transmitted diseases, particularly gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia. Flag as irrelevant
	KXAN.com New state STD data show cases of syphilis, gonorrhea continued to climb during pandemic KXAN.com TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — When it comes to health and infections, the United States has a growing problem that has nothing to do with the coronavirus – sexually transmitted diseases, particularly gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia. Flag as irrelevant
	FactCheck.org COVID-19 Vaccines Reduce Hospitalization and Death Rates, Contrary to Social Media Claims FactCheck.org Those who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 are more prone to serious illness and are dying at higher rates than those who are vaccinated. But partisan social media accounts, including a post by a member of former President Donald Trump's campaign ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Hundreds of Birds Found Dead of Bird Flu at Suburban Lake, Experts Fear Bigger Outbreak NBC Chicago The outbreak is the first seen in the Great Lakes Region, though the virus has been impacting birds across the Midwest for the last couple months. Published 17 mins ago • Updated 17 mins ago. Hundreds of birds have been found dead at a suburban Chicago ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Total Economic Burden of MS Was $85.4 Billion in US in 2019 HealthDay THURSDAY, April 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The total economic burden of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the United States in 2019 was $85.4 billion, including $63.3 billion in direct medical costs, according to a study published online April 13 in ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Bald eagles around the US are contracting the bird flu NPR As the avian flu rips through the United States, birds across the country are contracting the fatal disease, including bald eagles. At least three bald eagles who contracted bird flu are dead, Georgia's Department of Natural Resources said Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Montana Still a lot unknown about contagious BA.2 variant, health officials still urge caution NBC Montana WASHINGTON (TND) — Masking guidelines are coming back into focus as Americans are being asked to mask up while traveling and local health officials reconsider loosened restrictions. The federal transportation mask mandate was extended for an additional ... Flag as irrelevant
	KWCH 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer, 95 percent now survive it KWCH WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - New advancements in breast cancer treatment mean more women than ever are surviving it, but catching it early is key. "Without a doubt, breast cancer is common and that's the problem. We're going to unfortunately see a quarter ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Physical therapy may be as good as surgery for ruptured Achilles tendon UPI.com The Achilles is the largest tendon in the body, connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. When it ruptures, often during sports or high-impact exercise, fibers in the tendon tear and separate. Flag as irrelevant
	Prevention.com Is COVID-19 Endemic Yet? Infectious Disease Experts Aren't So Sure Prevention.com We're now in year three of the COVID-19 pandemic and it's only natural to wonder when the constant ebb and flow of cases will finally end. While some people have held out hope that the coronavirus will just go away at some point, most public health ... Flag as irrelevant
	witf.org Philadelphia brought back its mask mandate, should other cities? witf.org A man wearing a face mask bicycles along Broad Street, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, in Philadelphia. Matt Slocum / AP Photo. Flag as irrelevant
	KSTP The Raptor Center: Bird feeders, baths could help HPAI spread KSTP Dr. Victoria Hall, a veterinary epidemiologist and the executive director of The Raptor Center, said the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak continues to be a concern in the state. While not all ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE State Agriculture Dept. orders temporary ban on poultry, egg exhibitions at local fairs TribLIVE A recent nationwide outbreak of avian influenza has led the PA Department of Agriculture to temporarily ban the presence and display of poultry and eggs at county and local fairs in Pennsylvania. The ban takes effect April 16 and will last for 60 days ... Flag as irrelevant
	silive.com Have you heard of these 4 unusual coronavirus symptoms? silive.com STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — By now, we've all heard about the most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), but there are several unusual signs of the illness that no one seems to talk about. While fatigue, sore throat, fever, body aches and cough are the ... Flag as irrelevant
	West Central Tribune Avian flu infections now confirmed at 38 Minnesota sites, affecting 1.84 million birds West Central Tribune The inventory of flocks in Minnesota diagnosed with H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza is now at 1.84 million, according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. Four additional infection sites were announced Thursday, April 14. WCT.Stock.Poultry. Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Many coronavirus cases go uncounted. Are there better ways to track the pandemic? The Seattle Times The official tally of coronavirus infections in the United States has always been an underestimate. But as Americans increasingly turn to at-home tests, states shutter mass testing sites and institutions cut back on surveillance testing, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian WHO monitors rise in cases of Hepatitis in children across UK The Guardian The World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring growing cases of hepatitis in children across the UK after six had to undergo liver transplants. The medical watchdog was told about 10 cases of severe acute hepatitis in children in Scotland on 5 April. Flag as irrelevant
	NEWS10 ABC How to ease allergy symptoms NEWS10 ABC ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Allergy season is upon us. If you're feeling the effects, you're not alone. Albany made the list of top ten allergy capitals in the U.S. The ranking is a result of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's (AAFA) 2022 ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC Action News Study finds people with psychiatric diagnoses more at risk of COVID ABC Action News A new study released Thursday that shows those diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder are 3.7% more likely to get a breakthrough COVID-19 infection than those without psychiatric disorders. The study was published Thursday by the JAMA Network Open. Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express People who've had Covid appear more likely to develop diabetes — here's why that might be The Indian Express So how could COVID cause diabetes? There are many plausible theories about how COVID might cause diabetes, but none have been proven. One possibility is that inflammation caused by the virus could bring about insulin resistance ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFXL FOX 31 Georgia DPH transitions from daily to weekly COVID-19 data reporting WFXL FOX 31 The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that it will be transitioning from daily to weekly COVID-19 data reporting. Beginning April 20, every Wednesday case counts and vaccination updates will be published on the DPH website. Flag as irrelevant
	MD Magazine Sleep Apnea Associated with Increased Risk of Alzheimer's Disease MD Magazine Investigators suggested that a strong causal relationship between sleep apnea and the onset of certain neuropathological entities would be crucial in understanding the the underlying pathophysiological mechanism regarding dementia. As such, an ... Flag as irrelevant
	PBS Wisconsin What the 2022 bird flu outbreak means for Wisconsin poultry PBS Wisconsin Poultry producers and government regulators in Wisconsin are closely monitoring the spread of the H5N1 avian influenza virus among chickens, turkeys and wild birds around the state, putting biosecurity measures in place and depopulating infected flocks ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent What are the symptoms of hepatitis and can it be treated? The Independent Scientists have reported an "unusual" spike in hepatitis cases among children, with 60 cases in children under 10 years of age being investigated in England. A further 11 children under the age of five in Scotland have been admitted to hospital with ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT US, UK investigating unusual cases of hepatitis in young children STAT Adenoviruses generally attack the respiratory tract, causing cold-like illnesses. But they have been linked to bladder inflammation and infection, and occasionally to hepatitis, though rarely in children who are not immunocompromised. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca New COVID-19 hospitalizations rise, 5 deaths reported in Manitoba Globalnews.ca The hospitalizations include 19 new admissions to ICU. This marks the third week in a row the province has reported an increase in new hospitalizations. Click to play video: 'Booster ... Flag as irrelevant
	Albany Times Union Lyme disease shot inches closer to reality Albany Times Union A Massachusetts doctor, who has been developing a shot for more than a decade, says the injection is moving closer to being ready for the general public in 2024, as phase one of the clinical trial, which launched in 2021, concludes later this summer. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Chronic tiredness in people with sleep apnea can have serious implications for road safety News-Medical.net Up to half of older adults may have sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing and sleep are briefly interrupted many times a night. A new study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that this chronic ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Cardiovascular Risk Factors Tied to Depression Risk in Older Adults HealthDay THURSDAY, April 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Cardiovascular risk factors are associated with an increased risk for depression in older adults, according to a study published online April 13 in PLOS ONE. Sandra Martín-Peláez, Ph.D., from University of ... Flag as irrelevant
	RACGP What's the new Omicron XE variant? RACGP Infectious diseases physician and microbiologist Associate Professor Paul Griffin looks into whether the latest COVID variant is cause for concern. Test tube of XE-positive blood. Recent UK data suggests XE has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times High cardiovascular risk closesly related to depression symptoms: Study Hindustan Times Cardiovascular risk factors are associated with an increased risk of depression in older adults, suggested a new study. The study was led by Sandra Martin-Pelaez from the University of Granada, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Dialogues Phase 3 clinical trial results lead to approval of oral drug for red blood cell disorder Science Daily Date: April 14, 2022; Source: Massachusetts General Hospital; Summary: Results from a phase 3 clinical indicate that the oral drug mitapivat is safe and effective for treating adults with pyruvate kinase deficiency, a genetic condition that causes red ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tufts Now Chlorinated water supplies don't disturb healthy gut microbiomes in young children Science Daily Date: April 14, 2022; Source: Tufts University; Summary: Scientists find chlorinated water supplies in Bangladesh have little effect on the abundance and diversity of bacteria in children's guts. This set of bacteria, or gut microbiome, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPTV.com Health officials urge people to carry naloxone after rise in overdose deaths KPTV.com The Washington State Department of Health said it wants everyone to carry naloxone to help prevent deaths from opioid overdose. Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdoes and comes in two forms, a nasal spray or intramuscular kit. Flag as irrelevant
	Business Standard Vaccination greatly lowers infectious viral load in Covid patients: Study Business Standard The researchers noted that measuring the viral load of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 is one of the main factors in evaluating the infectiousness of COVID-19 patients. Viral load can be influenced by ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Highly contagious bird flu found on Okanagan poultry farm: food inspection agency CBC.ca Farm under quarantine, controls in place at neighbouring producers; no threat to human health yet, CFIA says. CBC News · Posted: Apr 14, 2022 10:16 AM PT | Last Updated: in 17 minutes. Chickens living in a backyard coop in Victoria. Flag as irrelevant

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