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	health Daily update ⋅ June 22, 2022
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	The New York Times Covid Vaccines Slowly Roll Out for Children Under 5 The New York Times Health workers across the United States began to give Covid-19 vaccinations to children 6 months to 5 years old on Tuesday, another milestone in the coronavirus pandemic that came 18 long months after adults first began to receive injections against ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR COVID vaccines are finally here for young kids. But the logistics aren't easy NPR Claire Hannan has been helping immunization managers from all 50 states navigate COVID-19 vaccine rollouts since fall 2020 as the executive director of the Association of Immunization Managers. She told NPR what's been happening behind the scenes ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post US begins vaccinating young children against coronavirus The Washington Post Some parents were already at the city's facilities Tuesday morning. Chinmay Hegde's 14-month old daughter Ada was the first child to receive a shot Tuesday morning at Children's National Hospital. She winced as the needle went in, but it wasn't as bad as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Evidence Still Lacking That Vitamins Prevent CVD, Cancer: USPSTF Medscape There is not enough evidence to recommend for or against taking most vitamin and mineral supplements to prevent heart disease, stroke, and cancer, a new report by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Wobbly on one leg? Ability to balance is linked to a longer life, study finds CNN The simple balance test may be useful to include in routine physical exams for people in middle and old age, the research, which was published Tuesday in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, suggested. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Experts say vitamin supplements are likely a waste of money CBS News By Sandee LaMotte, CNN. Vitamin, mineral and multivitamin supplements aren't likely to protect you from cancer, heart disease or overall mortality, the US Preventive Services Task Force said in updated guidelines released Tuesday in the journal JAMA. Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Antisocial Personality Disorder: What You Need To Know Forbes People with antisocial personality disorder are often manipulative and unremorseful. In extreme cases, this disorder can lead to violent crimes. Like many other mental health disorders, antisocial behaviors exist on a spectrum, and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Herald Sun Despite Another COVID Surge, Deaths Remain Low WebMD The recent death toll breaks with the trend seen so far during the pandemic, where deaths tend to rise a few weeks after a surge in infections. That likely means most Americans now carry some form of immune protection, whether from vaccines or previous ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Polio virus detected in London sewage samples BBC News It says the risk is low, but parents should ensure their children have been fully immunised against the disease. "Most of the UK population will be protected from vaccination in childhood, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Coronavirus Today: Flipping the script on COVID-19 Los Angeles Times The most important tools are vaccines: 72% of Californians are fully vaccinated, and 58% of those eligible have received at least one booster shot. Adding to that is the natural immunity people have gained ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post UK to offer vaccines to some gay, bisexual men for monkeypox The Washington Post LONDON — British health officials will start offering vaccines to some men who are gay or bisexual or have sex with men, who are at the highest risk of catching monkeypox, in an effort to curb the biggest outbreak of the disease beyond Africa. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Women are more likely than men to develop long COVID, study finds ABC News For these people, surviving the coronavirus was the just beginning of fighting long-term symptoms and the road to recovery. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Wearable Trackers Could Spot COVID Early U.S. News & World Report By By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Could your smartwatch know you have a COVID infection before you do? It might be possible one day. New research suggests that wearable ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress 'Goldilocks' treatment window could lead to cancer therapy without harmful side effects Medical Xpress CAR T cell therapy is a new form of immunotherapy that enhances a patient's killer immune cells to attack and eliminate cancer. It can be up to 90% effective in certain blood cancers and can even deliver ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Polio is back: Virus detected in London sewage samples, health officials say USA TODAY The UK was declared polio-free in 2003, health officials wrote in the news release. Officials also said the risk of infection from the disease, which causes paralysis in children in under 1% of ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Pandemic Gave Clues to Cause of Rare Heart Condition in Kids U.S. News & World Report By By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, June 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A decline in cases of a rare heart disease in children during the COVID pandemic may provide clues about its cause and how to prevent it ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Have You Taken Covid Treatments? The New York Times In recent months, the Biden administration has pointed to Covid therapeutics, including the antiviral pill Paxlovid, as a critical part of its strategy to fight the coronavirus pandemic, but there is some evidence that some Americans do not have easy ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Are you wasting your money on supplements? Most likely, experts say CNN However, there is enough evidence to recommend against the use of beta carotene supplements, which the body turns into vitamin A, to prevent cardiovascular disease or cancer "because of a possible increased risk of mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com The metastatic spread of breast cancer accelerates during sleep Nature.com Systemically, we find that key circadian rhythm hormones such as melatonin, testosterone and glucocorticoids dictate CTC generation dynamics, and as a consequence, that insulin directly promotes tumour cell proliferation in vivo, yet in a time-dependent ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com How lessons from the HIV epidemic are shaping the public health response to monkeypox Today.com "Viruses, including HIV and monkeypox, do not care about someone's sexual orientation or sexual history," WHO's adviser on HIV and STIs told TODAY. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Vaccinations for children under 5 are expected to begin in New York City. The New York Times In a city that was once the epicenter of the Covid pandemic, many parents have been eager to vaccinate the last age group still awaiting shots, the youngest children, and moved quickly to book appointments. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News The tiny mites that have sex on our faces have a problem BBC News Exfoliate, moisturise and SPF every day are the standard in most people's skincare routine. But what about pore cleaning mites like Demodex folliculorum that spend their entire life living deep in our faces? At night, the 0.3mm long parasites leave the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Going Vegan or Vegetarian? Here's What to Know About Plant-Based Diets CNET I was a vegetarian for many years, and I made sure my diet consisted of fruits, vegetables, beans, dairy-free milks and whole grains. Since then I've transitioned some lean meats back into my diet, but vegetables, fruits and whole grains still make up a ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Wearable Devices May Help Detect COVID-19 Before Symptoms Appear AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Using data from a wearable fertility tracking device, researchers developed an algorithm that successfully identified 68% of COVID-19 cases before symptom onset. Wearable activity trackers combined with artificial intelligence may be used to pick up ... Flag as irrelevant
	Laboratory Equipment Adapted Glucose Monitor Could Reveal SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Laboratory Equipment If you received a vaccination for SARS-CoV-2 back in late 2020 or early 2021, odds are you have no antibodies left to fight off the virus, especially given the variants that have emerged since. However, if you contracted SARS-CoV-2 say 4 months ago ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes What Is Avoidant Personality Disorder? Forbes An estimated 9% of U.S. adults live with at least one personality disorder (PD), a mental health condition that causes significant distress and is marked by behavioral or thought patterns that go against cultural normsWhat are Personality Disorders? Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Women are more likely than men to develop long COVID UPI.com For women, lingering symptoms after a COVID-19 infection included fatigue; ear, nose and throat issues; as well as mood disorders like depression. They also had respiratory symptoms, and neurological, skin, gastrointestinal and rheumatic disorders. Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Pediatric agency advises against sharing a bed with infant in updated baby sleep guideline masslive.com Parents are strongly advised to not share a bed with their infant child in a pediatric agency's updated infant sleep guide intended to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The American Academy of Pediatrics — an organization of around ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study examines policies for transferring students with mental health emergencies from university to hospital News-Medical.net The chances that police will become involved in the care of a student who seeks help for their mental health on campus at an Ontario university health clinic depends on which university they attend, according to a new CAMH-led qualitative study ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Moderna to build large-scale mRNA manufacturing center in the UK News-Medical.net The new mRNA Innovation and Technology Centre will develop cutting-edge mRNA vaccines for a wide range of respiratory diseases, including Covid vaccines that can protect against multiple variants, helping to future-proof the UK against potential emerging ... Flag as irrelevant
	Raleigh News & Observer Duke researchers' vaccine for metastatic breast cancer moves to clinical trials Raleigh News & Observer Sandra Hartman has endured an onerous course of treatments for her stage four breast cancer — six months of chemotherapy, a mixture of pills and infusions that required her to get a tube implanted under her skin, giving doctors perpetual access to her ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wiley An updated review of SARS-CoV-2 detection methods in the context of a novel coronavirus pandemic Wiley Therefore, this article reviews nucleic acid- and antigen–antibody-based serological assays, and compares the performance of some of the most recent FDA-approved and literature-reported assays and associated kits for the specific testing of new coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Wrist-worn trackers can detect Covid before symptoms, study finds The Guardian Health trackers worn on the wrist could be used to spot Covid-19 days before any symptoms appear, according to researchers. Growing numbers of people worldwide use the devices to monitor changes in skin temperature, heart and breathing rates. Flag as irrelevant
	WTHR Indiana's 2nd case of monkeypox confirmed in Gary WTHR GARY, Ind. — Health officials have identified Indiana's second case of monkeypox, a viral disease similar to smallpox that causes a fever, headache, sore throat and rash that looks like water blisters. (NOTE: The video in the player above is a June 18 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Turn to 10 Hundreds of Birds Wash up on Island, Officials Fear Bird Flu U.S. News & World Report The Tisbury Animal Control posted an "avian influenza warning" on social media Monday, telling residents that hundreds of dead cormorants have washed up all over the island and it's "extremely dangerous" for a small island. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Olfactory sensor can authenticate individuals by analyzing their breath News-Medical.net Biometric authentication like fingerprint and iris scans are a staple of any spy movie, and trying to circumvent those security measures is often a core plot point. But these days the technology is not limited to spies, as fingerprint verification and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Singapore confirms case of monkeypox, first in Southeast Asia CNBC Singapore has confirmed an imported case of monkeypox, the health ministry said late on Tuesday, the first such case reported in Southeast Asia during this year's outbreak of the viral disease. The patient, who tested positive on June 20, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Some Quebecers should get periodic COVID-19 boosters, province's vaccine committee says CBC.ca Quebec's immunization committee is recommending that some people get a third booster shot as early as the end of the summer. The committee, also known as the CIQ, released its new COVID-19 recommendations Monday. It suggests that more vulnerable ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBTV Charlotte parent says 6-year-old son mistakenly given double dose of COVID-19 booster shot WBTV Ryan Shell and his wife took him there because they say his Atrium Health pediatrician did not have the booster in his office. Teen Health Center is catered toward young people and is also affiliated with Atrium, so they figured it was the next best option ... Flag as irrelevant
	WXYZ Michigan adds 10681 cases of COVID-19 over past 6 days, 69 deaths WXYZ (WXYZ) — The State of Michigan added 10,681 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 over the past six days, according to new numbers released from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. That comes out to an average of around 1,780 ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKOW DHS reports 1330 new COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin WKOW Vaccination numbers can change on a rolling basis as the state gets more data each day. DHS has a county-level dashboard to assess the COVID-19 activity level in counties and Healthcare Emergency Readiness Coalition ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lincoln Journal Star First Missouri case of monkeypox discovered in Kansas City Lincoln Journal Star Monkeypox is a rare and potentially serious illness. It typically begins with flu-like symptoms and swollen lymph nodes, and progresses to a rash on the face and body. Most infections last 2 to 4 weeks. It is spread through physical contact with bodily ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net The possible immune-mediated mechanisms causing CNS alterations during and post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection News-Medical.net Studies have reported on the development of unspecific neurological symptoms in the acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) phase, such as dizziness, fatigue, weakness, nausea, and headaches, and specific symptoms such as anosmia and dysgeusia in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News Moderna unveils plans for research and manufacturing centre in the UK ITV News It is hoped the move will guarantee British patients fast access to new vaccines and treatments. The new mRNA Innovation and Technology Centre will develop vaccines for a wide range of respiratory diseases, including Covid vaccines that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress US to drastically reduce nicotine content in cigarettes: reports Medical Xpress President Joe Biden's administration is set to announce a new policy requiring cigarette producers to reduce nicotine to non-addictive levels, US media reported Tuesday—a move that would deal a powerful blow to the tobacco industry. Flag as irrelevant
	Pulse Monkeypox vaccine to be offered to at-risk gay and bisexual men Pulse Patients were told to hold off contacting the NHS about vaccination until guidance is available on how it will be delivered. There have been 793 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Ageing problems :Tips to maintain healthy and young skin Times of India So how do we age? Ageing is part genetics; it's what we were born with. But a large part of how we look has to do with what we do to our skin. Depending on your lifestyle, your skincare habits, genetic make-up and hormonal changes, ageing doesn't always ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times S'pore confirms imported monkeypox case; 13 close contacts identified The Straits Times SINGAPORE - The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed an imported case of monkeypox here. The patient is a 42-year-old British man who works as a flight attendant and was in Singapore ... Flag as irrelevant
	Motherly Inc. AAP releases new 2022 safe sleep guidelines: Here's what parents and caregivers need to know Motherly Inc. First Candle, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing SIDS and sudden unexplained infant death syndrome (SUIDS), states that 79% of SIDS deaths are due to babies sleeping in an adult bed or in a crib/bassinet with pillows, blankets, stuffed animals, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Covid: Omicron sub-variants 'evolving to target the lungs and overcome immunity' as UK cases surge The Independent The latest sub-variants of Omicron may have evolved to target the lung, prompting fears the next wave of the Covid could be starting. Hospital admissions for Covid patients in England have begun to grow again, new NHS data shows. Flag as irrelevant

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