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Silent spread of monkeypox may be a wakeup call for the world A monkeypox outbreak continues to grow in countries where the virus isn't normally found, putting global health officials on high alert. Now with more than 643 cases of monkeypox in dozens of countries where the virus is not endemic, "the sudden ...
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People With Food Allergies Have Lower COVID Risk The Human Epidemiology and Response to SARS-CoV-2 (HEROS) study monitored the health of 4,000 people in 1,400 households between May 2020 and February 2021. This was a time when COVID vaccines were unavailable to the public or were not widely available, ...
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Experimental Therapy May Be New Tool Against Pancreatic Cancer THURSDAY, June 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- In what could turn out to be a potential breakthrough in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, a new report suggests a key component of a patient's immune system can be rewired to assassinate tumor cells.
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Hepatitis A Outbreak is Linked to Strawberries: How to Stay Safe Cases have been detected in California, Minnesota, and North Dakota. Hepatitis-A symptoms include jaundice, dark urine, and stomach pain. Contaminated organic strawberries have been linked to a multi- ...
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We Should Have Seen Monkeypox Coming Nearly five years before an unusual cluster of monkeypox cases in the U.K. alarmed the world, doctors were dealing with an unusual cluster of monkeypox in another unexpected country: Nigeria. The virus is endemic to Central Africa, but Nigeria, ...
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Can long Covid lead to death? A new analysis suggests it could A registered nurse cares for a coronavirus patient. In October 2021, after CDC approval, hospitals and medical facilities in the U.S. began ...
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Your Height Could Be a Factor in Disease Risk By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, June 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- If you're taller than average, your genes may affect your risk for a variety of diseases, a new study suggests. These include a higher risk for the heart ...
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Monkeypox outbreak needs a united response, says WHO Africa The World Health Organization's Africa office says the continent's 54 countries must be part of a united global fight against monkeypox, as countries in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere respond to unusual outbreaks of the disease.
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Fifth presumed monkeypox case identified in New York City NEW YORK - New York City health officials have identified a fifth presumptive case of the monkeypox virus. That brings the total to five. Monkeypox is most commonly found in Africa and spread through skin-to-skin contact. The CDC says cases elsewhere ...
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Melatonin poisoning reports in kids soared over last decade, study finds Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic. Last year, U.S. poison control centers received more than 52,000 calls about children consuming ...
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The last monkeypox outbreak in the US started in animals. Are your pets at risk? Yes, monkeypox can infect animals. But the term "monkeypox" is actually a misnomer because monkeys are not the natural reservoir for the virus, Dr. Jane Sykes, a professor in the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine who studies infectious diseases in ...
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What is Monkeypox? What to Know as Illinois Reports 1st Probable Case Monkeypox is a rare, but potentially serious viral illness, which often begins with flu-like symptoms and swelling of the lymph nodes, and progresses to a rash on the face and body, health experts said. It was first observed in Africa in 1970, and is ...
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How Your Height Affects Your Risk of Disease For instance, being tall is linked to a higher risk of atrial fibrillation or irregular heartbeat, but a lower risk of coronary heart disease, researchers from the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado, reported.
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Chicago Reports First Probable Case of Monkeypox, Health Officials Say "Based on initial epidemiologic characteristics and the positive orthopoxvirus result at IDPH, health officials consider this a probable monkeypox infection," the health agencies stated. Stay informed during the severe weather season with ...
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US Prepares for Launch of COVID Vaccines for Under-5s Currently, only children 5 or older are eligible for two-dose vaccines and for booster shots. If the vaccine is approved, the doses will be smaller than adult doses, Jha said, and the government has encouraged suppliers to make vaccinations available ...
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Illinois Has Seen Monkeypox Before, But Doctors Say These Cases Are Different. Here's What We Know The Illinois Department of Public Health on Thursday reported the state's first probable case of monkeypox, a rare but potentially serious viral illness usually found in western an central portions of Africa. The virus, which comes from the same family ...
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FDA OKs Pfizer's COVID Vaccine Application for Kids Under 5 June 2, 2022 – The FDA has accepted Pfizer's application for a COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5, which clears the way for approval and distribution in June. Pfizer announced Wednesday that it completed the application for a three-dose vaccine ...
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Novavax hopes its COVID shot wins over FDA, vaccine holdouts After long delays, the Food and Drug Administration is expected to decide within weeks whether to authorize Novavax's vaccine. It's late in the pandemic for a new choice, with about three-quarters of U.S. adults already vaccinated.
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Melatonin poisoning reports are up in kids, study says A new study is drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin. ByMike Stobbe Ap Medical Writer. June 02, 2022, 1:18 PM. 3:48. On Location: May 31, 2022. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Some Allergies Associated With Lower Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Infection A new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that those with food allergies are 50 percent less likely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2. Along with the new finding, the research also found that obesity and a high body mass index ...
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Woman Receives 3-D Printed Ear Transplant Made of Human Cells The achievement announced June 2 by 3DBio Therapeutics of New York City is believed to be the first known example of a 3-D printed implant made of living tissues. Experts hailed it as a major advance in the field of tissue engineering.
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Chicago Man Has Illinois' First Probable Case of Monkeypox The two health agencies said they are working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the man's health care providers on contact tracing intended "to identify individuals with whom the patient may have been in contact.".
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Biotech company says woman received 3D printed ear made from her own cells The transplant is part of 3DBio Therapeutics' ongoing clinical trial of the proprietary reconstructive procedure that could revolutionize how doctors repair or replace tissue and organs. 3DBio Therapeutics says the ear matures over time ...
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| Concern Grows That Human Medical Waste Implicated in Virus Spillovers By Natalie Grover and Mrinalika Roy. LONDON (Reuters) - There is some concern among health experts that monkeypox and other infectious diseases could be transmitted to animals via human medical waste as cases of the virus surge outside of Africa, ...
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COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy may protect infants COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy protects babies from SARS-CoV-2 infection in their first 4 months of life, according to a study yesterday in JAMA Internal Medicine. In the cohort study, which included all infants born in Norway late last year and ...
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Babies Less Likely to Catch COVID When Born to Vaccinated Moms Infants born to mothers who were vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy had a lower risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, even when the Omicron variant was dominant, Norwegian researchers found. During the Omicron period, infants whose mothers ...
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Depression in Pregnancy Tied to Behavior Issues in Kids By By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, June 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Children whose mothers had rising levels of depression during pregnancy appear to have an increased risk of behavioral problems, ...
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Illinois announces first probable monkeypox case The case is in a male Chicagoan who recently traveled to Europe, according to the Chicago and Illinois departments of public health. The person did not require hospitalization and is in good condition, isolating at home.
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Pa. seeing high tick activity as temps increase across the state (WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — Pennsylvania currently has high tick activity as summer is fast approaching and temperatures are getting increasingly warmer. The Pa. Tick Research Lab's weekly tick report shows adult female blacklegged (deer) ticks, ...
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First probable monkeypox case found in Pa. Pennsylvania's first case of the monkeypox virus has been reported in Philadelphia, health officials said Thursday afternoon. The city's Department of Public Health has identified a Philadelphia resident to be infected based on preliminary testing.
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New Alzheimer's findings could lead to breakthrough in treatment A new study shows that a breakdown in how brain cells rid themselves of waste occurs even before the buildup of debris-filled plaques that have been a longtime focus of the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Sabrina Canfield / June 2, 2022. Link copied.
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With summer comes ticks and threat of Lyme Disease. Here's how to keep your family healthy So what can families do to protect themselves while still enjoying the summer fun? Dr. Jeff Mullins, a Family Practitioner with Methodist Healthcare, said first comes awareness. Check for ...
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COVID-19 Questions, Myths and Misinformation The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the COVID-19 vaccine for all eligible children who do not have contraindications. As a pediatrician, you are uniquely positioned to administer COVID-19 vaccines and to address questions, concerns, myths and ...
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Genetically predicted height linked to risk for several common health conditions Significant findings include a link between height and lower risk of coronary heart disease, and a link between height and higher risk for peripheral neuropathy and circulatory disorders. The results appeared in the June 2, 2022 ...
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Doctors 3D-Print 'Living Ear' and Transplant Into Patient In a medical milestone, a patient born with a small, misshapen right ear has been surgically fitted with a 3D-printed implant -- a doubly groundbreaking procedure because the artificial ear's tissue is made of the patient's own cells.
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This parasite will self-destruct: researchers discover new weapon against drug-resistant malaria A new method to combat malaria which sees the disease turn against itself could offer an effective treatment for the hundreds of millions of people infected globally each year, as the efficacy of current antimalarial drugs weakens.
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WECHU gives last COVID-19 update as public health aims to catch up on other services Wastewater data showed a slight decline of the virus in Windsor-Essex for the latest recorded week. Reported outbreaks have also deceased. Third-dose vaccine coverage remains low in kids aged 12-17 ...
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Chronic migraine needs early diagnosis, timely attention and lifestyle management, neurologists tell One out of every seven people suffers from migraine and the chronic kind affects two per cent of the world population. Migraine is the manifestation of our stressful lifestyles and the shooting pain associated with it can be as debilitating as an acute ...
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New study in mice shows alternate origins of plaques in Alzheimer's disease Imaging tests developed at NYU Langone and the Nathan Kline Institute to track cellular waste removal showed that certain brain cell lysosomes became enlarged as they fused with so-called autophagic vacuoles filled with waste that had failed to be broken ...
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Coffee consumption may reduce the risk of acute kidney injury We already know that drinking coffee on a regular basis has been associated with the prevention of chronic and degenerative diseases including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and liver disease. We can now add a possible reduction in AKI risk to the ...
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The effect of BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine on human semen No significant difference in sperm quality and seminal plasma parameters (oxidative stress, inflammation, and electrolyte level) has been observed after vaccination. The study has been published in the journal Andrology.
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Drinking Coffee (Even with Sugar) May Increase Your Lifespan Moderate coffee drinkers were less likely to die during a 7-year follow-up period. Coffee has previously been linked to several health benefits, including less risk of certain diseases. Moderate sugar intake ...
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AI Reveals Links Between Individual Differences Within Brain Anatomy and Those Within Autism Spectrum Disorder ... Summary: Different symptoms of ASD can affect different brain regions and neuroanatomy. AI technology allowed researchers to detect brain differences on an individual level in those with ASD. Source: Boston College. Differences in behavior among people ...
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This woman is among a growing long COVID population that a U of M team is studying Long COVID 'has significant impact on both patients … and health-care providers,' researcher says. Alana Cole · CBC News · Posted: Jun 02, 2022 5:00 AM CT | Last Updated: 7 hours ago. Lisa Tarko was hospitalized due to COVID-19 for nearly a month.
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Africa: Dramatic drop forecast in COVID deaths, but no time to 'sit back and relax' A woman shows her COVID-19 vaccine card alongside her sisters in Kano, Nigeria.
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1 case of monkeypox confirmed in Alberta Dr. Deena Hinshaw posted on Twitter that the Alberta case had close contact with a known case outside the province. Hinshaw did not say where in the province the infected individual lives. She said no ...
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Study Confirms Benefit of Supplements for Slowing Age-Related Macular Degeneration Summary: The AREDS2 dietary supplement that substitutes antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin for beta-carotene reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration progression, a new study reveals. Source: NIH. The Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS ...
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Resurgent COVID-19, Flu and Other Viruses are Pushing New Zealand's Health System to the Limit If we are to weather the coming storm, there will need to be a recommitment to public health measures that slow the spread of respiratory infections, as well as a renewed drive for widespread vaccination. The ...
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Case of monkeypox identified in Alberta WATCH (May 27): For many of us, monkeypox is a virus we hadn't heard of before this month. And while it is spreading, how worried do we need to be? We spoke with infectious disease physician, Allison McGeer who breaks it all down with a reassuring outlook.
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More skin infection, less heart disease: study reveals how being tall affects health Taller people have an increased risk of peripheral neuropathy, as well as skin and bone infections, but a lower risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, according to the world's largest study of height and disease.
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