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	health Daily update ⋅ April 23, 2022
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	Financial Express MS and Dementia WebMD Cognitive impairment is a common symptom for people with multiple sclerosis. Up to 60% of people with MS have some type of cognitive function symptoms, such as: Fuzzy thinking, or "brain fog"; Loss of memory or recall, not being able to come up with ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN New Ebola outbreak declared in DRC after single case confirmed CNN (CNN) Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) declared a new Ebola outbreak on Friday, after a case was confirmed in the city of Mbandaka, in the northwestern Equateur Province, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News CDC issues nationwide health alert over mysterious liver disease in children CBS News CBS2's Alice Gainer spoke with doctors to learn more. Nine kids between the age of 1 and 6 in Alabama were diagnosed with hepatitis or liver inflammation and infection with adenovirus. Two needed liver ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Routine Childhood Vaccinations Dropped 1% During Pandemic WebMD April 22, 2022 – The vaccination rate among kindergartners fell to around 94% during the 2020-21 school year, a drop of about 1% from the previous school year, the CDC said Thursday. Nationally, 93.9% of children received two doses of measles, mumps, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times How we know that masks, even the cloth ones, reduce the spread of COVID-19 The Seattle Times Exactly how much depends on the type of material, how well the mask fits, and how many virus particles an infected person is shedding, among other factors. No mask is bulletproof, but that's not a reason to reject them entirely. No infection-control ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Cancer Letter Romania's Csaba Dégi: We need to be proactive about psychosocial support, because Ukrainians are suffering The Cancer Letter Ukrainian refugees and displaced persons with cancer are fighting a double war for survival—which is why aid networks and providers must prioritize psychosocial oncology, said Csaba Dégi, executive secretary of the International Psycho-Oncology Society. Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com 42 New Genes Have Been Linked to an Increased Risk of Alzheimer's Disease, According to 'Landmark' Study Health.com The sweeping new study sought to identify the genetic risk factors involved in Alzheimer's disease. To do that, researchers studied the genomes of 111,326 people diagnosed with Alzheimer's and compared their findings to 677,663 people without Alzheimer's ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Exploring the Health Effects of Ageism The New York Times Each fall, Becca Levy asks the students in her health and aging class at the Yale School of Public Health to picture an old person and share the first five words that come to mind. Don't think too much, she tells them. She writes their responses on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Preliminary study finds organic vegetables contaminated with wide range of disease-causing microbes Medical Xpress New research to be presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Lisbon, Portugal (23-26 April), suggests that disease-causing amoebas that live on organic leafy vegetables can shelter human ... Flag as irrelevant
	KARE11.com Wastewater data shows uptick in Minnesota COVID cases KARE11.com The vice dean of research at the U of M's Medical School says scientists are closely tracking what wastewater numbers could potentially mean for hospitalizations. Author: Eva Andersen. Published: ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science News What experts told me to do after my positive COVID-19 at-home test Science News It felt both inevitable and shocking. I somehow avoided testing positive during the omicron surge that infected most of my friends this winter, so I figured that either I was invincible or I was next. Staring at my at-home rapid antigen test, I had to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times COVID-19 infections once again on the rise in Florida Tampa Bay Times Florida's positivity rate jumped to nearly 8 percent on April 18, the CDC reported. It's the highest level seen in Florida since February — up from 4.2 percent just two weeks ago. Early in the pandemic ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com How long can COVID linger? One patient had it for 505 straight days. nj.com For some, COVID-19 just won't go away. They are called "persistent" coronavirus cases, and some can count the duration of their infections in months, not just days. But one seems to stand alone. A U.K. patient with a severely weakened immune system had ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Weather Channel Air Pollution Can Trigger a Heart Attach Within An Hour of Exposure, Claims Study The Weather Channel The study found exposure to any level of four common air pollutants, such as fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide, could quickly trigger the onset of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Why intermittent fasting diet doesn't work as hyped: new study New York Post "A regimen of time-restricted eating was not more beneficial with regard to reduction in body weight, body fat, or metabolic risk factors than daily calorie restriction," the study authors wrote. It's ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Bird Flu in Illinois 2022: Where Outbreaks Have Been Detected, Bird Feeder Warning NBC Chicago Illinois residents are being asked to take down bird feeders and bird baths as a virulent strain of avian flu spreads across the state, but where have outbreaks been detected and what more can you do to help? Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Stop Calling It Cancer; AI Gets a Win in Bladder Cancer; Lack of Price Transparency MedPage Today A group of prostate cancer specialists, joined by MedPage Today contributor and prostate cancer patient Howard Wolinsky, made a case to stop referring to low-grade prostate cancer (Gleason ≤6) as cancer. (Journal of Clinical Oncology). Flag as irrelevant
	ABC27 Pa. Department of Agriculture on Avian Flu: "There's no present public health concern" ABC27 HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The first case of Avian Flu was confirmed a week ago at Kreider Farms in East Donegal Township and, after a six-mile control zone was set up, two more cases were found this past Wednesday, one of which was also in East Donegal. Flag as irrelevant
	KFVS IDNR: Stop using bird feeders, bird baths through May 31 KFVS The department is recommending this to help stop the spread of the EA H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, currently impacting some wild and domestic birds. IDNR ... Flag as irrelevant
	KRQE News 13 Walmart Wellness Day seeks to get communities healthy KRQE News 13 This is an event where customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings – as well as COVID-19 vaccines and affordable immunizations like shingles, pneumonia, tetanus, hepatitis, HPV and flu at pharmacies nationwide. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report AHA News: Confused About COVID-19 Boosters? Experts Answer 6 Common Questions U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, April 22, 2022 (American Heart Association News) -- When the Food and Drug Administration recently authorized a second COVID-19 booster shot for some people, many of those eligible wondered whether to get one – and when, given that cases are once ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wiley Cold atmospheric plasma for addressing the COVID-19 pandemic Wiley CAP technologies have shown great promise for a wide range of medical applications from wound healing and cancer treatment to sterilization methods to mitigate airborne and fomite transfer of viruses. This review engages the broader community of scientists ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFYI Indiana is seeing an avian flu outbreak. What does that mean for bird feeders? WFYI Nationwide the number of commercial birds killed because of the outbreak is over 28 million. Experts say the virus is most likely coming from wild birds traveling through the state as part of their migration patterns. Dr ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX21News.com Walmart wellness day offers free health screenings nationwide FOX21News.com COLORADO SPRINGS– Communities can receive free health screenings at more than 4,600 pharmacies across the country on April 23, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Walmart launches low-cost, private-brand insulin for diabetes patients. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Montana Avian Influenza continues to spread in Montana NBC Montana BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Montana Department of Livestock and Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks discussed ways people can stop the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. It arrived in Montana on April 8th, and since then it's already caused a deadly ... Flag as irrelevant
	Iron Mountain Daily News Proceed cautiously if feeding amid 'bird flu' outbreak, experts advise Iron Mountain Daily News With some new information to share, this will be a continuation of last week's discussion on feeding wild birds this spring given the recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, also referred to as HPAI or "bird flu.". Flag as irrelevant
	KTVZ Women with long-haul COVID-19 have more symptoms than men, study finds KTVZ The report, published in the latest edition of the monthly peer-reviewed Journal of Women's Health, found that females were "significantly more likely" to exhibit difficulty swallowing, fatigue and chest pain at long-term follow-up compared to men. Flag as irrelevant
	KATC Lafayette News Free wellness event offered at Walmart KATC Lafayette News Walmart is hosting a Wellness Day on Saturday April 23, where customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings as well as COVID-19 vaccines and affordable immunizations like shingles, pneumonia, tetanus, hepatitis, ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Male Teens With Sickle Cell Disease Unaware of Related Fertility Issues HealthDay FRIDAY, April 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Many adolescent and young men with sickle cell disease (SCD) and their caregivers are unaware of fertility concerns associated with the disease, according to a study published online April 20 in Blood Advances ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Tribune Covid-19 three times more lethal than influenza The Tribune PTI. London, April 22. Adults hospitalised with COVID-19 are at significantly higher risk of complications and death than those with influenza, despite being younger and having fewer chronic illnesses, according to a study conducted in Spain. Flag as irrelevant
	Belfast Live Mum whose son died from cold sore virus pregnant with 'miracle' baby girl Belfast Live Ms Drummond, a former childcare assistant, lost both of her sons, Evan, five, and Taylor, 21, just three years apart. Her second son Evan also nearly died as a baby after catching a cold sore. Flag as irrelevant
	Summit Daily News Summit County's COVID incidence rate surpasses 100 cases per 100000 people for the first time since February Summit Daily News The remaining death was someone who died of causes other than COVID-19 while also testing positive for the virus within 30 days of death. Vaccines. The community's vaccination rate remains unchanged from last week ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Lancet Implications of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness waning for public health The Lancet Controlling the COVID-19 pandemic requires massive public health commitment. Efforts should be directed towards the optimisation of vaccination strategies and coverage to prevent severe disease and deaths, maintain functioning health systems, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk This woman had COVID for 505 days straight Deseret News Why it matters: The patient — who had a severely weakened immune system — might have had one of the longest stretches of a straight COVID infection. But it's almost impossible to measure that, since many COVID-19 infections go unreported. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian AI tool accurately predicts tumour regrowth in cancer patients The Guardian Doctors and scientists have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can accurately predict how likely tumours are to grow back in cancer patients after they have undergone treatment. The breakthrough, described as "exciting" ... Flag as irrelevant
	Duluth News Tribune Everything you need to know about ticks (and the diseases they carry that can make you very sick) Duluth News Tribune The business end of a blacklegged tick. Formerly called deer ticks, blacklegged ticks are unique in their ability to pick up diseases from small mammals like field mice and transmit them to humans, including Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News New billboard campaign to raise awareness of incurable secondary breast cancer ITV News Kimberley Noble from Chester and Kate Rackham from Manchester, who both have secondary breast cancer, have added their voices to calls for more research to find a cure and better support for those living with the incurable disease. Flag as irrelevant
	National Geographic Are more powerful vaccines coming? Shots targeting T cells show promise. National Geographic COVID-19 vaccines do a great job preventing severe disease in most people, but they don't work well for those with a severely compromised immune system. In healthy people, the current vaccines work by triggering the production of antibodies that bind ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study demonstrates increased incidence of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron breakthrough infection in cancer patients News-Medical.net Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative pathogen of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, has been found to cause severe infections in immunocompromised patients, including cancer patients. Flag as irrelevant
	ETHealthworld.com No one safe until all vaccinated for COVID-19, track hospitalisations, says Johns Hopkins scientist ETHealthworld.com Tracking hospitalisation rates which provide an indicator of severity of illness is key, the chief of the Division of Infectious Disease, and Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine said while stressing that no one is safe from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India National registry to collect flu data, track outbreaks Times of India The registry will record all details of influenza cases collected from across the states and will help track outbreaks, maintain records of each patient and formulate policies to check spread of virus. According to CMRI Hospital director ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Congo Declares New Ebola Outbreak After Man Dies, WHO Says BNN (Bloomberg) -- The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared an Ebola outbreak after a 31-year-old man in Mbandaka in the north western province of Equateur who died was found to be infected. The man began experiencing symptoms on April 5 and on April ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express New research: Common drug found effective against mild and moderate Covid The Indian Express The drug: Indomethacin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug available as capsules and a liquid suspension, to be taken orally. According to the US National Library of Medicine, indomethacin works by stopping the body's production of a substance that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Non-steroidal drug effective in treating mild Covid: IIT-M study Times of India NEW DELHI: Research at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras promises a new line of treatment for mild to moderate Covid infection. Trials designed by researchers at IIT-M have shown efficacy of Indomethacin, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ... Flag as irrelevant
	TheHealthSite Common Mental Disorders Among Youth In India And Misconceptions Related To Mental Health TheHealthSite The prevalence of mental disorders is increasing worldwide, with the COVID-19 pandemic largely blamed for the recent surges. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25 per ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN How well is our immunity holding up against Covid-19? CNN After five months, boosters offer almost no protection against Omicron infection, according to data from the UK's Health Security Agency. Protection against hospitalization with low immune function. When it comes to emergency care or ... Flag as irrelevant
	KGO-TV SF clinic gearing up as FDA gets closer to authorizing vaccine for kids under 5 KGO-TV For months, doctors at Golden Gate Pediatrics in San Francisco have been vaccinating children five and older, but now they are gearing up for about 4,000 of their patients who are between 4 years old and 6 months. That's the group that would qualify to get ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint COVID-19 patients hospitalized in first wave three times more likely to die than those admitted for flu, study finds CTV News Adults hospitalized with COVID-19 during the first wave of the pandemic required longer stays and were three times as likely to die within a month compared to those hospitalized for the flu, according to a new study out of Spain. Flag as irrelevant
	Business Standard Long Covid could be related to immune suppression: UCLA study Business Standard In a subset of persons who recover from the initial Covid illness, various symptoms persist, such as fatigue, mental haziness, and shortness of breath, which can be debilitating and last for months. This ... Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org Scientists turn a hydrogen molecule into a quantum sensor Science Daily Date: April 22, 2022; Source: University of California - Irvine; Summary: Using a scanning tunneling microscope equipped with a femtosecond terahertz laser, scientists have exploited the quantum properties of a two-atom hydrogen molecule to observe ... Flag as irrelevant

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