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	health Daily update ⋅ May 6, 2022
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	The Washington Post Nearly 15 million deaths related to covid-19, WHO estimates The Washington Post "Among high-income countries, the United States did the worst in terms of excess death rate," said Steven H. Woolf, director emeritus and senior adviser to the Center on Society and Health at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, who did not ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Worries about the strain on health care grow in the US as hot spots spread and hospitalizations rise. The New York Times The focus shifted more toward the number of hospitalized people with the virus. Far more new cases than before would be required to push a community into the medium or high-risk categories. The change turned ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Philippines Pick Your Sunscreen Carefully: 75% Don't Pass Muster WebMD May 5, 2022 -- Just in time for Memorial Day outings, a new report on sunscreens is out. The news isn't all sunny. About 75% of more than 1,850 sunscreen products evaluated offer inferior sun protection or have worrisome ingredients, according to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Type 2 Diabetes Remission Is Possible. Here's How to Do It TIME Once he was stabilized, a doctor told Wilson he had Type 2 diabetes and would need to take insulin for the rest of his life. But not only was he able to come off insulin within months of his diagnosis, he can also now keep his blood sugar in a normal, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Pig virus may have been one factor in historic pig heart transplant patient's death USA TODAY The death of David Bennett Sr., who received a pig heart in place of his own, may have been hastened by another thing he got from the pig: a common virus. In Bennett's weakened state, the virus called pig cytomegalovirus or CMV might have been one of ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Obesity Raises a Man's Odds for Fatal Prostate Cancer U.S. News & World Report By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, May 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Men with widening waistlines may be more likely to die from prostate cancer. Specifically, a man's risk of dying from prostate cancer increases 7% for every ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Signs of an Animal Virus Discovered in Man Who Received a Pig's Heart The New York Times The presence of viral DNA in the patient may indicate an infection that contributed to his sudden deterioration and death on March 8, Dr. Bartley Griffith, a transplant surgeon at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, said during a presentation to ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Bird Flu Takes Unheard-Of Toll on Bald Eagles, Other Birds U.S. News & World Report OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Bird flu is killing an alarming number of bald eagles and other wild birds, with many sick birds arriving at rehabilitation centers unsteady on their talons and unable to fly. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Mental Health Spotlight: Dealing with Type 2 Diabetes Stigma, Blame, and Shame Healthline diet; exercise; hydration; oral medication; insulin therapy; sleep schedule. Even these controllable elements can present challenges. Not everyone has access to healthy, affordable food. Some people have medical conditions ... Flag as irrelevant
	ACROFAN USA FDA OKs Diagnostic Test for Early Alzheimer's WebMD May 5, 2022 – The FDA has cleared the first in vitro diagnostic to aid in the early detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The Lumipulse G β-Amyloid Ratio 1-42/1-40 (Fujirebio Diagnostics) test detects amyloid plaques associated with AD in adults ages ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times LA County workplaces and schools seeing rising coronavirus cases Los Angeles Times Workers with AltaMed Health Services table outside Greenwood Elementary School share information about the COVID-19 vaccination and distribute test kits in Montebello. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times). Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Beast Nightmare COVID Variants Are Cracking the Code to Our Immunity Daily Beast In other words, major new subvariants seem to be coming at us faster and faster. In that sense, the virus might seem like it's winning a genetic game of chance. Confronted with a semi-permeable barrier of antibodies from vaccines and past infection, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Early Promise for COVID Vaccine Taken as Pill U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, May 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental COVID-19 vaccine in pill form could be a win-win, as it not only protects against infection but also limits the airborne spread of the virus, tests in lab animals show. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Bird flu takes unheard-of toll on bald eagles, other birds ABC News Bird flu is killing an alarming number of bald eagles and other wild birds, with many sick birds arriving at rehabilitation centers unsteady on their talons and unable to fly. By JOSH FUNK Associated Press. May 5, 2022, 1:12 PM. • 6 min read. Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Mystery hepatitis outbreak in kids: Which states are investigating cases? Today.com Hepatitis refers to an inflammation of the liver, which is usually caused by one of the hepatitis viruses — hepatitis A, B, C, D and E —but in these recent cases, these viruses were ruled out as the cause. In about 10% of reported cases so far, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Virus Found in Pig Heart Used in Human Transplant U.S. News & World Report Researchers trying to learn what killed the first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig have discovered the organ harbored an animal virus but cannot yet say if it played any role in the man's death. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Amazon to Pay for Employees' Abortion Travel, Other Treatments WebMD May 3, 2022 -- Amazon has become the latest big U.S. company to announce it will reimburse employees and their dependents forced to travel for non-life threatening medical treatments, including abortion, Reuters reported. Amazon benefit will pay up to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Mental Illness Linked With Higher Risk for Breakthrough COVID Medscape People with mental illnesses are potentially at higher risk of breakthrough infection with SARS-CoV-2 following complete COVID-19 vaccination. According to the results from a retrospective cohort study, this is especially true for older persons. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Virus Found in Pig Heart Transplanted Into Man Who Later Died U.S. News & World Report By By Robert Preidt and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, May 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- An investigation into the death of the first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig has discovered that the ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com CDC calls for masks in 37 New York counties with high Covid levels (updated list) syracuse.com Chemung County; Clinton County; Columbia County; Cortland County; Erie County; Essex County; Franklin County; Genesee County ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Google and Off Launch Mosquito Forecast Tool CNET Google and SC Johnson, the maker of repellant brand Off, have partnered to create a forecasting tool to help consumers cope with one of summer's most notorious pests: mosquitos. Dubbed the Off!Cast, the tool takes advantage of Google Cloud's geospatial ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times FDA restricts Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk Los Angeles Times In December, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended prioritizing Moderna and Pfizer shots over J&J's because of its safety issues. Previously, U.S. officials had treated all three vaccines similarly because they'd each been shown ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Northern Michigan county now at high COVID level; residents there should mask, CDC says mlive.com Grand Traverse County in northwest Michigan is now at a high COVID-19 level, meaning there is potential for strain on the health care system, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Residents there should wear masks while ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Mother's cancer scare after childhood sunburn BBC News Emma Checkley's forehead and arms blistered while on holiday in Greece as a young child. Forty years later, the Birmingham mother-of-two was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY FDA restricts use of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine due to blood clot risk USA TODAY Until late 2021, the U.S. had treated all three COVID-19 vaccines available to Americans – Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson – as an equal choice, since large studies found they all offered strong protection and early supplies were limited. Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Caloric Restriction's Effect on Lifespan Extension in Mice Depends on Timing Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Now, new research suggests that circadian rhythms may play a part in the effect that caloric restriction has on longevity. Eating only during their most active time of day substantially extended the lifespan of mice on a reduced-calorie diet. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Empirical Evidence Points to Benefit of Earlier Colon Cancer Screening MedPage Today Women who underwent sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening at ages 45 to 49 had a lower risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) when compared to those who started just 5 years later, an analysis of the Nurses' Health Study II showed ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago COVID Symptoms in Children: Signs to Watch as Officials Warn Kids Getting Hit Hard by Virus NBC Chicago According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children experience similar symptoms to adults. Published 8 mins ago • Updated 2 mins ago. Children wearing face masks. Sasi Ponchaisang/EyeEm via Getty Images. File photo. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline 9 Things to Do After Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccines Healthline Whether you're getting your first COVID-19 vaccine or your second booster, congratulations! You're taking a huge step towards safeguarding your health and the health of your family, neighbors, and community. Mild side effects are common after vaccines ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Could Obesity Blunt the Response to the COVID Vaccine? U.S. News & World Report The researchers also found that the two vaccines used in their study triggered different levels of immune responses in severely obese people. They found, too, that prior infection had an impact. "These ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFXRtv.com Strategic Masking Is the New Health Trend We Need U.S. News & World Report As a scientist who studies respiratory viruses, I see the mask as something else entirely: a powerful tool to assert control over one's health. And with or without a mandate, strategic mask-wearing should be here to stay. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Unusual cases of hepatitis in children: Your questions, answered The Washington Post An unusual cluster of acute hepatitis cases among previously healthy children around the world, including some in the United States, has created concerns for doctors, scientists and parents. The cause is currently unknown, but some scientists believe ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanford University News Understanding how sunscreens damage coral Stanford University News Stanford researchers reveal a mechanism by which oxybenzone, a common sunscreen component, may damage reefs. The surprising findings could help guide the development and marketing of effective, coral-safe sunscreens. Flag as irrelevant
	Howard Hughes Medical Institute Cutting Calories and Eating at the Right Time of Day Leads to Longer Life in Mice Howard Hughes Medical Institute In a study that followed hundreds of mice over their lifespans, calorie restriction combined with time-restricted eating boosted longevity. Experiments that tested various diet plans in mice found that the animals live longest on a low-calorie diet ... Flag as irrelevant
	OPB News What COVID might look like in the US once we reach the endemic phase OPB News If it feels like everyone you know has COVID-19 right now, you're not alone. In many parts of the U.S., case numbers are going up, and much of that increase is being driven by subvariants of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com You caught a virus and recovered. But what happens when that virus stays inside you forever? AZCentral.com If you're healthy, they're probably not making a scene. Maybe, every once in a while, you get a cold sore, courtesy of a herpes simplex infection. Or maybe you had chicken pox, and one day you might have shingles, because the varicella zoster virus still ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Can humans contract bird flu through our food supply? mlive.com The latest outbreak of avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has taken a considerable toll on the nation's poultry stock. More than 37 million birds have been affected across 32 states, including Michigan, as of early May. Flag as irrelevant
	Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Maine hospitals report spike in patients with COVID-19 Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Maine's patient count rose by 24 individuals, or 14 percent, in the past 24 hours after gradually rising over the past few weeks from about 100 to 169. Of the patients hospitalized Thursday morning, 33 were in critical care and three were on ventilators. Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Alabama county has two cases of rabies in one week after dog, fox attack residents al.com Alabama state law requires that dogs, cats and ferrets 12 weeks of age and older be current with rabies vaccination. Rabies vaccines are also available for horses and other livestock if recommended by a veterinarian. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 10 Philadelphia Study: Black Women Are Highest Among Rising US Death Rates From Uterine Cancer NBC 10 Philadelphia This undated microscope photo made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the results of a Papanicolaou test, or Pap test, with a positive indication for the presence of uterine cervical adenocarcinoma, classified as Stage-III. Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Gazette Women can reduce risk of colon cancer by 60% Harvard Gazette Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) in women before the age of 50 can significantly reduce the risk of CRC compared to those who have no endoscopic screening or decide to initiate testing at age 50, according to a new study from Massachusetts General ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lewiston Sun Journal Maine hospitals report spike in patients with COVID-19 as risk rises Lewiston Sun Journal Cumberland County and the midcoast region were reclassified as high risk for COVID-19 on Thursday as the statewide number of hospitalized patients with the virus spiked to 193, the highest level since late February. Maine's ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC4 WCMH-TV Bird flu's death toll on bald eagles, other birds 'unprecedented' NBC4 WCMH-TV OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Bird flu is killing an alarming number of bald eagles and other wild birds, with many sick birds arriving at rehabilitation centers unsteady on their talons and unable to fly. "It's quite a sight to see an eagle with a six-foot ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Coronavirus levels in wastewater double in Allegheny County Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The county Health Department has been collecting wastewater samples from local sewage treatment plants to measure concentrations of the coronavirus since October. With many people turning to home testing and not reporting a positive COVID-19 case, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Are you getting enough sleep? Large study pinpoints how much is ideal for middle-age and older people The Seattle Times Researchers found that people who got exactly seven hours of sleep on a consistent basis saw better mental health, better memory, increased ability to pay attention and fewer symptoms of depression. Previous studies have also suggested ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIRED The Must-Have Gear for Going Out This Summer? Narcan! WIRED Last year, as she scrolled through Twitter, Morgan Godvin took a bold swing. The Portland-based editor and harm-reduction activist direct-messaged the indie rap act Atmosphere, asking to pass out the opioid overdose-reversing medication naloxone on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sunbury Daily Item DOH adds 3126 new COVID cases in Pa., most since February Sunbury Daily Item As of noon Thursday, there were 772 COVID hospitalizations statewide, up 14 in one day and the sixth consecutive day with at least 18 new admissions statewide. There were 81 patients in intensive care units ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	LA Daily News LA County reports 3000+ new COVID cases as infections keep rising LA Daily News Continuing an upward trend in infections, Los Angeles County reported more than 3,000 new COVID-19 infections today, but the number of virus-positive patients in local hospitals remained low. The 3,003 new infections reported Thursday represent one of ... Flag as irrelevant
	OPB News COVID or allergies? Health experts weigh in OPB News Itchy eyes? Fever? Certain symptoms are more likely to be signs of the virus; others more likely to be allergies. Spring allergy season has arrived in the Northwest, and all that sniffling and sneezing has many people wondering how to tell the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Longevity Diet: Eat More Nuts, Legumes, and Whole Grains, Less Red Meat Healthline The traditional western diet, which is high in animal protein, processed food, and refined sugars, is often shown as contributing to chronic health conditions, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. According to ... Flag as irrelevant

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