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	health Daily update ⋅ April 17, 2022
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	USA TODAY COVID vaccines are not meant to prevent all infections, experts say. Americans need to reset their expectations. USA TODAY COVID vaccines were highly effective against infection but the virus has changed. Experts say Americans' expectations need to change, too. Adrianna Rodriguez. USA TODAY. 0:00. 2:20. Denny Mitchell couldn't believe he tested positive for the coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Beast China's New COVID Crisis Could Spawn the Worst Variant Yet Daily Beast "There's the distinct possibility that things will get out of control in China," John Swartzberg, a professor emeritus of infectious diseases and vaccinology at the University of California-Berkeley's School of Public Health, told The Daily Beast. Flag as irrelevant
	CNET What Your Blood Type Means For Heart Health, According to Science CNET People with type A or B blood might be more susceptible to heart disease, but the reasons why aren't that simple. Jessica Rendall headshot. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Despite coronavirus uptick, there's hope LA County can avoid another surge Los Angeles Times Despite a recent rise in coronavirus cases, Los Angeles County's public health director said this week she remained hopeful the region could avoid another major spike by taking sensible precautions. The number of newly reported coronavirus cases in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 1st cases of avian flu confirmed in commercial poultry Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Saturday that it has confirmed the first cases of avian influenza in Pennsylvania commercial poultry populations. The disease was found in a flock of commercial layer chickens on a Lancaster County poultry form, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress 'Magic mushrooms' for therapy? Vets help sway conservatives Medical Xpress Matthew Butler spent 27 years in the Army, but it took a day in jail to convince him his post-traumatic stress disorder was out of control. The recently retired Green Beret had already tried antidepressants, therapy and a support dog. Flag as irrelevant
	Anchorage Daily News Avian flu has spread to 27 states, sharply driving up egg prices Anchorage Daily News WASHINGTON - The price of eggs has soared in recent weeks in part because of a huge bird flu wave that has infected nearly 27 million chickens and turkeys in the United States, forcing many farmers to "depopulate" or destroy their animals to prevent a ... Flag as irrelevant
	YourErie First case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in domestic poultry confirmed in PA YourErie The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has confirmed Pennsylvania's first positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic poultry. This case was found in a flock of commercial layer chickens on a poultry farm in Lancaster ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 5 DC 'Magic mushrooms' for therapy? Veterans helping sway conservatives FOX 5 DC What is psilocybin, or 'magic mushrooms?' The medicinal use of hallucinogenic mushrooms is making inroads in U.S. states as many advocate for the therapeutic value of psychedelic drugs. Flag as irrelevant
	WSLS 10 Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe WSLS 10 NEW YORK – Health officials in several countries are investigating mysterious cases of severe liver disease in children, and they think it may be related to a kind of virus usually associated with colds. The U.K. has been investigating at least 74 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News PA Department of Agriculture confirms state's first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Lancaster County WGAL Lancaster According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, avian influenza detections do not present an immediate public health concern. No human cases of avian influenza viruses have been detected in the United States. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today COVID-19 antibodies: Tracking the vaccines Outbreak News Today The study also finds that older recipients of the Pfizer vaccine generated fewer antibodies than did younger recipients – but this wasn't the case for Moderna, where age did not appear to be a factor. Flag as irrelevant
	Inverse Can I feed my dog a vegan diet? A new study says it's a good idea Inverse Planning a healthy, nutritious diet is a challenge for most humans, but it can be even more stressful to figure out what pet owners should feed their dogs. In recent years, more dog owners have leaned into feeding their pooches plant-based diets, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot protects against severe omicron symptoms, study says Deseret News An illustration of the delta variant. A second booster shot can protect people against severe omicron variant symptoms. Illustration by Michelle Budge, Deseret News. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian MHRA to look into cases of unsafe epilepsy drug being given to pregnant women The Guardian Sodium valproate is a drug used to treat epilepsy, and is also used in some people with bipolar disorder or migraines. However, it has been associated with a raised risk of birth defects and developmental problems if taken by pregnant women. Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint Can we 'boost' our way out of the Covid-19 pandemic for the long term? What research says Livemint However, it has become increasingly clear that the second booster does not provide long-lasting protection against breakthrough infections. As a result, it will be necessary to retool the existing vaccines to increase the duration of protection in order to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Why we can't 'boost' our way out of the COVID-19 pandemic for the long term Hindustan Times As immunologists studying immune response to infections and other threats, we are trying to better understand the vaccine booster-induced immunity against COVID-19. Activating longer-term immunity. It's a bit of a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Sodium valproate: what are dangers of epilepsy drug for unborn babies? The Guardian If taken by pregnant women, sodium valproate can cause birth defects, such as cleft palate, limb defects and heart problems, as well as developmental problems, including difficulties with language and learning. This pattern of outcomes is termed foetal ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Montana 57 new COVID-19 cases in Montana NBC Montana MISS — Montana state health officials report 273,114 total cases of COVID-19 for Friday, Apr. 15, 2022. 3,260 people have died of the virus. Click here for the latest detailed map on Montana's coronavirus response. Total Doses Administered: 1,438,194 ... Flag as irrelevant
	WNDU-TV Long nails could mean fungus, bacteria dangers, studies find WNDU-TV One study even found MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant bacteria that can cause severe hospital infections. Researchers said people could transfer the bacteria into their system by scratching themselves, picking their nose, or sucking on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Honolulu Civil Beat Hawaii laboratory detects case of omicron subvariant XE Torrington Register Citizen HONOLULU (AP) — A COVID-19 omicron variant hybrid called XE has been detected in Hawaii, the Hawaii state Department of Health said. The department's laboratories division confirmed one case of XE in its latest variant report, the Honolulu ... Flag as irrelevant
	Neurology Live Physical Activity and Gray Matter Volume Mediated by Changes in Insulin, BMI Neurology Live When controlling for insulin and body mass index, the association between physical activity and cerebral glucose metabolism remained unchanged, while the association with gray matter volume was lost. figure image. Geraldine Poisnel, PhD. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Mums-to-be still being given unsafe epilepsy drug The Guardian Latest figures show 222 pregnant women were given sodium valproate in 2018-21, according to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. It also said rates of exposure had been declining since the pregnancy prevention programme was introduced, ... Flag as irrelevant
	DNA India Covid 4th wave: WHO warns about rising cases, says we may fail in the next phase of pandemic DNA India The rising number of Covid-19 cases in various countries across the globe have once again led the World Health Organisation (WHO) to warn everyone about the ill effects of overlooking Covid necessary protocols. As new variants are coming into discovery ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Tribune Long Covid: Breathlessness, eye problem, muscle weakness, dementia most common symptoms, say docs The Tribune Breathlessness, eye problems, muscle weakness, dementia, weight loss, concentration issues and disturbed sleep cycle have been commonly observed among people months after recovery from coronavirus infection, healthcare specialists said. They said that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Express High cardiovascular risk is closely related to depression symptoms, study reveals Financial Express According to scientists, cardiovascular disease and depression are considered to be closely related due to similar dangerous symptoms, including inflammation and oxidative stress. Although it has been revealed that depression could be a risk factor for ... Flag as irrelevant
	ThePeterboroughExaminer.com Access to COVID-19 antiviral treatment expands in Kawartha Lakes ThePeterboroughExaminer.com Kawartha residents now have expanded access to COVID-19 antiviral treatment courtesy of efforts by Ontario Health, in collaboration with the province and health care partners, to ensure more eligible patients are assessed and accessing medications. Flag as irrelevant
	The Weather Channel Using mRNA Technology from COVID-19 Vaccines, UK Scientists May Have Discovered World's First Cure for Heart ... The Weather Channel The human heart has no capacity to heal itself after a heart attack. But a new technique called genetic tracking — built on the same technology used to create Pfizer and Moderna's COVID vaccines — can help new heart cells replace the dead ones and instead ... Flag as irrelevant
	ThePrint 1 in 5 people suffer from long Covid that can damage your brain, heart & spur new diseases ThePrint Many patients recover from COVID within a week or two, but at least one in five experience persistent or new symptoms more than four weeks after first being diagnosed. Long COVID is a growing concern. But we still don't have a clear definition and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newstalk ZB Covid-19: XE will be in NZ soon – what threat does it pose? Newstalk ZB New Omicron subvariant XE has just been confirmed in Australia – and scientists say it's only a matter of time before it makes its way into New Zealand. But despite the global attention surrounding it, one expert isn't convinced XE poses our next big ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Express Fourth shot protects against severe Omicron outcomes: Study Toronto Sun A fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech provided significant added protection against severe disease, hospitalization and death for at least a month in older individuals, according to a study from Israel conducted when the Omicron ... Flag as irrelevant
	RTE.ie NI records small number of new Covid variant cases RTE.ie A small number of cases of a new variant of the Omicron strain of Covid-19 have been discovered in Northern Ireland, public health officials said. The new form of the virus, known as Omicron XE, is a recombinant of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants. Flag as irrelevant
	Stars and Stripes Scientists find clues to long covid cause Stars and Stripes Covid-19 patients can harbor the coronavirus in their feces for months after infection, researchers found, stoking concern that its persistence can aggravate the immune system and cause long Covid symptoms. In the largest study ... Flag as irrelevant
	Iron Mountain Daily News Avian lockdown: Stop backyard feeding to fight bird flu, some experts say Iron Mountain Daily News Avian influenza — "bird flu" — officially arrived in the Upper Peninsula this past week, in Menominee County. While it occurred in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock of about 50 domestic fowl, it can be assumed it was spread by wild birds. Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mail Experts hail new double-drug wonder therapy that can dramatically boost the survival of lung cancer patients Daily Mail Trial results announced this month showed that patients given the immunotherapy medicine nivolumab alongside chemotherapy prior to surgery were more likely to live longer, compared to those given chemo alone. Sufferers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stuff.co.nz What are our best protections against long Covid? Stuff.co.nz John Donne Potter is a Professor at the Research Centre for Hauora and Health, Massey University. Amanda Kvalsvig is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Public Health, University of Otago. ANALYSIS: Many patients recover from Covid within a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian NHS mental health services supporting record number of children NHS England During the pandemic the NHS fast-tracked the rollout of a 24/7 crisis support lines for children and adults, and figures show the line has received around 200,000 calls a month since its launch. Flag as irrelevant
	India Times Magic Mushroom's Mystical Powers Can Treat Depression By 'Opening Up' The Brain India Times There might be some magic in magic mushrooms, after all! · In a way, the compound, called psilocybin is able to open up depressed people's brains and prevents them from staying stuck in a loop of negative thinking. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Long nails are in, but what lies underneath? Bacteria and fungi, an expert says. USA TODAY Kaplan said it doesn't matter if you have long artificial nails, long natural nails, gel nails, acrylic nails or nail polish, because there is an increased probability of carrying microorganisms which makes it more difficult to decontaminate with ... Flag as irrelevant
	WXII The Triad Teacher describes year-and-a-half journey with long-haul COVID-19 WXII The Triad "I have sensory ataxia, so that's tremors when I walk," Jerolamon said. "A migraine headache constantly. A CSF leak from a spinal tap. I have gastroparesis which has to do with your digestive system slowing down, so I have constant nausea and vomiting. I'm ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mankato Free Press Access to antiviral COVID-19 treatments starts to pick up, despite barriers Mankato Free Press MANKATO — Pharmacies in south-central Minnesota are starting to fill prescriptions for COVID-19 antiviral medications, but accessing them isn't nearly as simple as walking in and asking. Oral medications, Pfizer's Paxlovid and Merck's Lagevrio, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CGTN Proportion of people with COVID-19 in at-risk groups declining in Shanghai: official CGTN The proportion of people with COVID-19 found in at-risk groups in Shanghai is declining. Although the number of positive cases found in the past two days is still high, they are relatively stable, local authorities said. Flag as irrelevant
	WEAU Doctors discuss whether parents should be worried if kids can't get COVID-19 booster WEAU EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - More than five months ago, kids ages 5-11 became eligible to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. For anyone older than 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends they get booster shots after five months. Flag as irrelevant

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