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	health Daily update ⋅ May 12, 2022
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	NPR 3 ways to get COVID pills, if you've just tested positive NPR People who are vaccinated or who have recovered from COVID could still benefit from the drug, says Dr. Priya Nori, an infectious disease physician at Montefiore Health System in Bronx, New York, and a professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Study shows Mediterranean Diet Helps Young Men With Depression WebMD May 11, 2022 -- Young men with a poor diet reported a decrease in symptoms of depression when they switched to the Mediterranean diet compared to young men who underwent befriending therapy, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times FDA Authorizes Underwear to Protect Against STIs During Oral Sex The New York Times The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the panties to be considered protection against infections that can be transmitted from the vagina or anus during oral sex. It is a first for underwear. The undies are part ... Flag as irrelevant
	UNICEF How to improve primary healthcare to prepare for future pandemics UNICEF Jennifer, a pharmacist who works at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital in Ghana, epitomizes the efforts of so many other healthcare workers. "I live with my husband, three children and my mother, who is 80 years old. I was still breastfeeding when I ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Overdose deaths continued to rise in 2021, reaching historic highs NPR "These past three years we have seen an increase of contamination of other illicit drugs with fentanyl, be it cocaine, be methamphetamine, and more recently, illicit prescription drugs," says Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug ... Flag as irrelevant
	COVID Claims 1 Million US Lives, Leaving Trail of Loss U.S. News & World Report By Maria Caspani. NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States has now recorded more than 1 million COVID-19 deaths, according to a Reuters tally, crossing a once-unthinkable milestone about two years after the first cases upended everyday life and quickly ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Long COVID May Be Chronic, Require Anti-Inflammatory Meds: Study U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, May 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- New evidence suggests that long COVID patients suffer rampant inflammation that wracks the entire body -- and that easing that inflammation could be key to ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Can Young Cerebrospinal Fluid Boost Cognition? MedPage Today Transfusing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from young mice to old ones boosted the memory of the older animals, a groundbreaking study showed. The CSF infusion triggered fibroblast growth factor (FGF) signaling pathways, which activated a transcription ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post US surpasses record 100000 overdose deaths in 2021 The Washington Post More than 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2021, up 15 percent from the previous year, according to the figures released by the National Center for Health Statistics. The sobering tally reflects challenges exacerbated by the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Over Half of Young People With Depression Don't Get Help for at Least a Year Healthline Study co-author Wenhua Lu, PhD, assistant medical professor, CUNY School of Medicine, told Healthline she'd conducted previous research that showed widening treatment gaps for young adults with depression over the past decade. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News CDC issues alert for parents on outbreak of hepatitis among children. Here's what to know ABC News If you have any questions about your child's health, call your child's healthcare provider," the CDC wrote, adding that parents should be aware of the symptoms associated with liver inflammation, including fever, fatigue, nausea, and jaundice, which is ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago COVID Incubation Period: How Long Should You Quarantine and When Are You Contagious? NBC Chicago COVID-19 cases have been on the rise across Chicago and the city's top doctor said the trend will likely continue in coming weeks, sparking questions from concerned residents. Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Herbert Tilg and Timon Adolph on Long-Haul COVID Symptoms in IBD Patients MedPage Today The long-term sequelae of COVID-19, collectively known as post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, are rapidly emerging across the globe. Symptoms include lingering fatigue, pain, impaired cognition, and loss of taste and smell. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Common Medications Can Prolong Back Pain When Overused, Study Says The New York Times Persistent use of pain-relieving steroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen, can actually turn a wrenched back into a chronic condition, the study found. Some medical experts urged caution in interpreting ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Long term survivor living with HIV nearly 3 decades after diagnosis: "We're still here" CBS News NEW YORK -- We continue our coverage of AIDS Walk New York with a focus on long-term survivors, those who were diagnosed before 1996. CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas introduces us to a man who beat the odds. "They started me on AZT. Flag as irrelevant
	The Times Telegram cancer cervical black women Miami Herald Ernestine Turner noticed something peculiar was happening to her body. "I had vaginal bleeding and it got worse," said Turner, who lives in Fort Lauderdale. "You want to say, 'No, this isn't it.' So finally, after three months I got up enough nerve to ... Flag as irrelevant
	AM 1100 The Flag WZFG DNR: Fox Kit Tests Positive for Bird Flu in Minnesota U.S. News & World Report The DNR routinely responds to reports of sick wildlife and conducts testing for many wildlife diseases. It will now add avian influenza to the routine screening process when foxes with neurological symptoms are submitted to the Minnesota Veterinary ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Child with acute hepatitis dies in Ireland BBC News A second child also being treated for the illness has received a liver transplant. Both cases are being linked to an unexplained type of hepatitis being reported in children across the world. Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun Espresso Coffee Linked With Higher Cholesterol WebMD Other findings showed similar increases in total cholesterol for both sexes from boiled or plunger coffee, as previous research has also suggested, while drinking filtered coffee was linked to increased total cholesterol only for women. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Worse diabetes severity increases risk for mortality after severe hypoglycemia Healio Diabetes Severity Score is the only factor significantly linked to greater mortality risk among older adults with type 2 diabetes experiencing severe hypoglycemia, according to study data published in Diabetes & Vascular Disease Research. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Severe COVID, similar illnesses may raise risk for psychiatric disorders CIDRAP A new study shows that the more than 32,000 survivors of severe COVID-19 and more than 16,000 survivors of other severe respiratory infections studied in England were at significantly higher risk than the general population for new anxiety disorders, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio 55% of patients have persistent symptoms 2 years after COVID-19 infection Healio More than half of patients who were hospitalized with COVID-19 reported at least one persistent symptom 2 years post-infection, regardless of initial disease severity, researchers reported. The most frequently reported symptoms at 2 years were fatigue ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Michigan adds 27705 cases, 76 deaths from COVID-19 over last week The Detroit News After declining for nearly three months, hospitalization rates and cases in Michigan increased for the fifth straight week. This week's additions are an increase from last week's announcement that the state had added 18,945 cases and 62 deaths from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	KING5.com How to monitor your skin for melanoma and other skin cancer KING5.com "There is a skin cancer called melanoma, which is the one where if it's found at a later stage has a pretty high mortality rate," said Swedish dermatologist Dr. Young Mike Choi. "But there are other non-melanoma skin cancers as well that are very common, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WABC-TV US COVID death toll reaches 1 million; Biden marks grim milestone WABC-TV What was once unthinkable - is now a reality. One million Americans have now died from the coronavirus, according to an announcement made Thursday by President Joe Biden, marking a long-dreaded milestone for an incomprehensible tragedy. Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit Bird flu found in commercial poultry flock in Muskegon County: Here's what to know WDIV ClickOnDetroit MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. – Bird flu has been detected in a commercial poultry facility in Muskegon County. This is the first detection of avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry operation in Michigan. Bird flu is a highly contagious virus that can ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Brewed Coffee Vs. Espresso May Affect Cholesterol Levels Differently in Men and Women Healthline Researchers report that expresso drinks displayed the widest difference in effects between genders. They also noted that filtered coffee increased cholesterol levels in women but not in men. The gender of the drinker and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX31 Denver How the avian influenza has impacted Colorado FOX31 Denver DENVER (Stacker) — One human and more than 37 million birds—comprised mostly of poultry across 172 commercial flocks and 119 backyard flocks in 34 states—have been been affected in the current avian influenza outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control ... Flag as irrelevant
	Utica Observer Dispatch HPV shot could prevent 6 types of cancer, but controversy keeps NY vaccination rates low Utica Observer Dispatch Yet the shots — available for girls since 2006 and for boys since 2009 — have been hindered by controversy, at first over the idea of vaccinating children against a sexually transmitted infection and later in the general anti-vaccine sentiment of the COVID ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Virus that has killed scores of birds turns up in first wild mammal in Minnesota Minneapolis Star Tribune A fox kit from Anoka County has tested positive for a deadly, highly contagious bird flu that has killed countless wild birds this spring to the concern of wildlife specialists. The positive case is the first confirmed of highly pathogenic avian ... Flag as irrelevant
	WEAU CDC warns parents about hepatitis in kids WEAU The CDC recently said it was investigating 109 pediatric cases of what it called "severe" and "unexplained" hepatitis, which is liver inflammation. Marshfield Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert Dr. Thomas Boyce said ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox13now.com Utah DWR reports first case of bird flu in wild birds; asks public not to touch dead birds fox13now.com It was then sent to the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, which confirmed the bird had high pathogenic avian influenza. Five additional great horned owls have been found dead in Cache and Weber counties, and the Utah Division of ... Flag as irrelevant
	KING5.com Contagious bird flu strain confirmed in Pierce County as cases rise in western Washington KING5.com The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPA1) is now confirmed in three Washington counties. Eight additional cases are being investigated across the state, but health officials said there is no immediate public health concern. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical News Today Severe COVID-19 may cause cognitive deficits equivalent to 20 years of aging Medical News Today The gradual recovery, if at all, of these persistent cognitive deficits highlights the importance of understanding the underlying mechanisms and developing treatment strategies. Mild COVID-19 cases may report lingering cognitive symptoms, but the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Q13 FOX (Seattle) Avian flu confirmed in Pierce & Whatcom Counties, no immediate public health concern Q13 FOX (Seattle) The Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed cases of bird flu (H5N1) in a non-commercial backyard flock in Pacific County, Washington. WASHINGTON - Cases of avian influenza ... Flag as irrelevant
	WZZM13.com Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in commercial poultry operation in Muskegon Co. WZZM13.com HPAI is highly contagious, and while it does not present a food safety risk, the virus is serious for poultry. HPAI is easily spread across flocks and to other flocks through wild birds and contact with infected poultry, equipment and clothing worn by ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Michigan doctor says parents should not be 'overly anxious' about rare hepatitis mlive.com This time of the year, as the weather warms and people head outdoors, there are usually less viral respiratory infections, said Dr. Rosemary Olivero, pediatric infectious disease specialist and division chief of medical specialties at Spectrum Health Helen ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com US drug overdose deaths reached all-time high in 2021, CDC says Today.com More than 107,600 Americans died from drug overdoses last year, the highest annual death toll on record, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. Overdose deaths increased 15% in 2021, up from an estimated 93,655 fatalities the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Lancet Health outcomes in people 2 years after surviving hospitalisation with COVID-19: a longitudinal cohort study The Lancet The aim of our study was to characterise the longitudinal evolution of health outcomes in hospital survivors with different initial disease severity throughout 2 years after acute COVID-19 infection and to determine their recovery status. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Surge in NSW flu cases sparks concern over hospital capacity with Covid numbers high The Guardian Surging cases of the flu are putting extra demand on emergency departments around New South Wales, with major outbreaks in boarding houses contributing to a doubling in cases in a week. According to NSW Health, 2,000 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Half Of Covid Survivors Have 1 Symptom 2 Years After Infection: Lancet NDTV The Lancet Respiratory Medicine in a study said evidence shows that a considerable proportion of people who have recovered from COVID-19 have long-term effects on multiple organs and systems. "Regardless of initial disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	KIIITV.com 'Concerning' hepatitis cases in children continue to grow KIIITV.com Most children developing the mysterious cases of hepatitis are 1 month to 16 years old, baffling medical professionals. ... CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently investigating cases of unexplained hepatitis in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Half of Covid survivors show one symptom even two years after infection: Lancet study Hindustan Times More than half of people hospitalised with COVID-19 still have at least one symptom two years after they were first infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to the longest follow-up study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal. Flag as irrelevant
	AAAS Anti-inflammatory Medications Raise Risk of Chronic Back Pain in Patients AAAS Inflammation has often been cast as a villain in medicine — and has long been tied to the sensation of pain and to painful diseases like arthritis. However, a new study of patients with low back pain or facial pain surprisingly shows that the body may ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News 'Unthinkable tragedy': US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 1 million ABC News What was once unthinkable — is now a reality. One million Americans have now died from the coronavirus, according to an announcement made Thursday by President Joe Biden, marking a long-dreaded milestone for an incomprehensible tragedy. Flag as irrelevant
	WITN State health officials say COVID-19 cases & hospitalizations up from last week WITN RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - State health officials provided updates Wednesday on the battle against COVID-19 in North Carolina. The state Department of Health and Human Services says there has been an increase in reported cases and hospital admissions from ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT In radical claim, study suggests inflammation wards off chronic pain instead of causing it STAT For two decades, Luda Diatchenko investigated the underlying biology of pain like a detective chasing clue after clue: What role does this gene play? How about that protein? She always wondered, though, what she would find if she could look at how ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Acute inflammatory response via neutrophil activation protects against the development of chronic pain Science Transcriptomic analysis in immune cells from subjects with low back pain showed that neutrophil activation–dependent inflammatory genes were up-regulated in subjects with resolved pain, whereas no changes were observed in patients with persistent pain. Flag as irrelevant
	Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Fayetteville public health officer: Covid impact in region comparable to bad flu season Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette FAYETTEVILLE -- Covid-19's impact on the region at this point in the pandemic is about as severe as a bad flu season, members of the city's Board of Health were told Wednesday. That means restrictive measures such as public mask use and social ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIFR UW Health researches prostate cancer vaccine WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - When people consider vaccines, many think about the pandemic and about preventing illness. But, certain UW Health researchers have a very different focus when they work with vaccines. Dr. Douglas McNeel with UW Health says his ... Flag as irrelevant

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