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	health Daily update ⋅ June 4, 2022
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	The New York Times 21 Americans Infected With Monkeypox, CDC Reports The New York Times The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 21 monkeypox cases in 11 states, and the numbers are expected to rise, officials reported on Friday. Genetic analysis has revealed that while most of the cases appear to be closely related ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN US has rolled out 1200 vaccines for monkeypox in response to outbreak CNN As the number of monkeypox cases climbs amid an ongoing global outbreak, US health officials said Friday that they are ramping up testing and contact tracing and expanding access to vaccines and treatments. As part of those efforts, about 1,200 doses ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Monkeypox can look different than what doctors thought. Here's what they're learning NPR But what does that rash often look like? Turns out, it's not what medical textbooks show, says infectious disease doctor Donald Vinh at McGill University. Those images depict people with their trunk or hands covered with pus-filled blisters. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Weight Loss Tied to a Dramatic Drop in Cancer Risk, New Study Shows The New York Times While the new research focused on weight loss through bariatric surgery, the authors of the study speculated that the benefit would apply to weight loss through other methods as well, such as diet and exercise or the use of weight loss medications. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times San Francisco reports first suspected monkeypox case Los Angeles Times Health officials say the risk to the general public is low, in part because monkeypox is nowhere near as contagious as COVID-19. L.A. County public health director Barbara Ferrer said Thursday that there is no sign ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape 'Sit Less, Move More' to Reduce Stroke Risk Medscape Hooker explained that it while it has been found previously that moderate-to-vigorous exercise reduces stroke risk, this study gives more information on light-intensity activities and sedentary behavior and the risk of stroke. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Stiff Arteries Predict Diabetes Better Than Blood Pressure Medscape For Xue Tian, MD, study author and member of the neurology department at the Beijing Tiantan Hospital, China, the study unveils new options for diabetes prevention. "Identifying people at high risk of developing diabetes ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News If you're still waiting for herd immunity for COVID-19, it's time to move on: Experts ABC News But in the years that followed, and even after the introduction of highly effective vaccines, vaccine scientists and public health experts interviewed by ABC News realized COVID-19 is unlikely to completely disappear. Although herd ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC The CDC is sending monkeypox vaccines to people at high risk in a race to prevent the spread CNBC The U.S. has two vaccines in its national stockpile that can be used against monkeypox. Jynneos is a newer generation two-dose vaccine approved to prevent monkeypox, while ACAM2000 is an older generation smallpox vaccine that ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver Flu Symptoms Could Be Worse Than COVID Symptoms Right Now In Colorado CBS Denver GREELEY, Colo. (CBS4) – For the first time in decades Colorado residents have experienced a dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases during the spring, outpacing the number of infections during the standard flu season in the middle of the winter. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Thousands of kids are getting sick from downing melatonin pills NPR NEW YORK — 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 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Paxlovid Antiviral COVID Pill: Eligibility, Side Effects and Effectiveness NBC Chicago With a rise in COVID-19 metrics, several Chicago-area counties have entered a "high" alert level under guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And, according to the CDC, a new subvariant of omicron is the dominant strain of ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC New York NYC Monkeypox Cases Hit 7; Experts Say 'The Window to Eliminate … Is Closing' NBC New York New York City now has seven cases of monkeypox, most of them confirmed in the last three days, as CDC officials urge doctors to increase testing for the previously rare virus that's suddenly spreading worldwide. Meanwhile ... Flag as irrelevant
	UCSF News Services Overlooked Proteins May Be Key to Better Diagnosis of Alzheimer's UCSF News Services Because this type of truncated tau protein is not present in the brains of patients with most other forms of dementia, measuring the fragments in cerebrospinal fluid may be a way to more accurately diagnose or stage the disease. Flag as irrelevant
	Vox New York's attorney general calls out Verizon for spreading Legionnaires' disease Vox When you think about potential vectors for disease, Verizon probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But this week, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the findings of a three-year investigation into cooling towers on buildings ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com COVID Vaccine a Key Factor in Decisions Around Surgery WebMD "It's critical to understand what factors affect a patient's decision to have surgery during an infectious pandemic if we want to help reduce deaths and illness. These factors include vaccination status of the patient and hospital staff, ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Is it OK to leave up bird feeders as avian flu outbreak reaches Oregon? Experts weigh in oregonlive.com He recommended building fences so wild birds like ducks and geese don't interact with domestic birds and wiping down shoes and clothing before coming home after visiting a park where wild waterfowl frequent. Bird owners should also ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Chicago Travel Advisory Update: COVID Safety Measures Advised in 7% of US NBC Chicago The number of Illinois counties at a high community level dropped slightly from last week, according to the latest data. Published 2 mins ago • Updated 2 mins ago. Chicagoans who visit parts of the U.S. categorized as medium or high COVID-19 community ... Flag as irrelevant
	WRAL.com 2 cases of Legionnaires' disease possibly linked to a Wake County hotel, says Wake County Public Health WRAL.com Malchuk said the bacteria is not normally transmitted person to person but can be extremely dangerous for some. "People who have a weak immune system, the elderly and anyone who has any sort of chronic lung ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Rabid groundhog that was killed by dog found in NJ backyard nj.com The groundhog was killed by the family's dog on May 31 and was picked up by an animal control officer and tested at the state Public Health & Environmental Laboratories in Trenton, the Camden County Health Department said. Flag as irrelevant
	EurekAlert Study finds COVID-19 pandemic reduced breast, cervical, colorectal cancer screenings by millions in 2020 EurekAlert ATLANTA, June 3, 2022 — New findings led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) show the number of women in the United States who reported having a recent (in the past year) breast cancer or cervical cancer screening dropped by 2.13 ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTVD-TV 2 cases of Legionnaires' disease may be linked to Wake Forest hotel WTVD-TV RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Wake County is investigating two diagnosed cases of Legionella that may be linked to a hotel in Wake Forest. Two people who visited the Clarion Pointe Hotel became ill. Both have received treatment and are recovering. Flag as irrelevant
	Hawaii News Now New study shows big drop in cancer screenings among AAPI during pandemic Hawaii News Now HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A new study shows that the COVID pandemic may have major implications for cancer rates in Hawaii, especially among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Those groups make up about half of Hawaii's population. Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk New drug that battles cancer's 'Death Star' gives extra life to patients Telegraph.co.uk Phase one of the institute's trial tested the drugs VS-6766 and everolimus in 30 patients with a range of KRAS mutations, including those with advanced lung, ovarian and thyroid cancer. In a previous trial ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCNC.com COVID-19 levels upgraded to 'medium' in Mecklenburg County WCNC.com The COVID-19 community-level tool helps people decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest COVID-19 data in their community. Levels can be low, medium, or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSAT San Antonio The state of mental health in teens KSAT San Antonio ORLANDO, Fla. – Mental health disorders in teens have soared in recent years – and the COVID pandemic has only made things worse. One in seven 10 to 19 year olds will experience a mental disorder with suicide being the fourth leading cause of death ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Lyme disease cases on the rise in Quebec's Eastern Townships, officials warn CBC.ca Officials in Quebec's Eastern Townships are warning of a spike in ticks carrying Lyme disease, putting residents and visitors at high risk of exposure. In 2021, the number of people infected with the disease in the region doubled compared to the year ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outlook India Social Media Spreads Rumours About Covid-19 Vaccine Harm, But It Doesn't Always Start Them Outlook India Rumors about COVID vaccines are not always created by social media. Here are some allegedly adverse events said to be caused due to the COVID vaccine and their effects nationwide. COVID-19 | AP Photo/Ng Han Guan. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	Cosmos Team sports linked to fewer mental health difficulties for kids Science Daily Date: June 1, 2022; Source: PLOS; Summary: A large-scale study of U.S. children and adolescents has found that participation in a team sport is associated with fewer mental health difficulties, but that kids who are exclusively involved in an ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 reinfection during periods with different dominant SARS-CoV-2 variants News-Medical.net A new study posted on the medRxiv* preprint server found that despite a lower coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine efficacy against reinfection with the Omicron variant, these vaccines demonstrate a marked efficacy against reinfection with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint UP's Ghaziabad district reports first suspected monkeypox case Livemint Recently, the Central government issued guidelines on monkeypox cases. The government directed district surveillance units to consider even one such case as an outbreak and initiated a detailed investigation through the Integrated Disease Surveillance ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections responsible for spreading of COVID-19 less than symptomatic infections Science Daily Date: May 26, 2022; Source: PLOS; Summary: Based on studies published through July 2021, most SARS-CoV-2 infections were not persistently asymptomatic, and asymptomatic infections were less infectious than symptomatic infections, according to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Union Democrat Consumer Health: Life after cancer Union Democrat One in 3 people will be diagnosed with cancer, and more than 16.9 million cancer survivors are alive today, according to the American Cancer Society. Survival rates are improving for many types of cancer, thanks to advances in cancer screening and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NNY360 More than two-thirds of people have COVID antibodies, WHO says NNY360 The WHO's roundup offers a snapshot of how well the world is increasing resistance to the pandemic. While vaccines provide only modest protection against infection from omicron, the WHO still urged countries to boost vaccination rates, especially ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Law Pfizer Covid Pill Access Stymied by 'Vague' Prescribing Guidance Bloomberg Law High-risk Americans are having a tough time getting Covid-19 antiviral pills as prescribers grapple with limited guidance on who is eligible and how many are available, infectious disease specialists say. More than 2,500 Test-to-Treat sites are set up ... Flag as irrelevant
	The West Australian COVID in WA: Health experts warn West Aussies to brace for severe flu season The West Australian As WA recorded its lowest daily increase COVID-19 infections in over one month – further evidence the State is over the worst of the Omicron wave – people are being told to brace for a bad flu season. The number of new COVID cases dropped to 6242 on ... Flag as irrelevant
	WGLT News McLean County rises to high community level for COVID-19 WGLT News The McLean County Health Department reported 495 new coronavirus cases and three deaths over the last week. McLean County has moved to a high community level of COVID-19 spread, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Diabetes drug's target protein can be a candidate for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease News-Medical.net Mechanisms associated with a particular diabetes drug can also help to protect against Alzheimer's disease, a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and published in Neurology reports. The results indicate that the drug's target ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health Hive 5 Ways to Honor a Cancer Survivor Health Hive Cancer survivors face a number of challenges through diagnosis and treatment, and every day is worth celebrating. There are many ways to celebrate and honor survivors; here are a few. Jun. 5, 2022 • 4 min read. Thanks to advances in cancer screenings ... Flag as irrelevant
	RACGP First real-world studies on COVID-19 oral antivirals emerge RACGP The drugs do work – for some people at least. That is the cautiously reassuring suggestion from two recent pre-print studies tracking outcomes for COVID-19 patients given two of the most widespread oral antiviral drug treatments. Flag as irrelevant
	The Institute of Cancer Research ASCO 2022: Drug combination shows promise against cancer's 'death star' protein The Institute of Cancer Research A drug combination targeting multiple mutant versions of cancer's 'death star' protein has shown promise in a small, early-phase clinical trial for some patients with advanced lung, ovarian and thyroid cancer. The two-drug combination was effective ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Kids With Long Covid The New York Times Kids are going through a lot now, whether or not they have been infected with the coronavirus. Some health issues like anxiety, fatigue and headaches could have multiple causes. So, it's really important not to ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Trained dogs may be better at detecting COVID than nasal PCR tests, study suggests USA TODAY Prefer an adorable dog licking your face over an invasive swab up the nose? That's a research-driven option now in testing for the coronavirus. Trained dogs have shown signs of being more effective at detecting COVID-19 than the nasal swab PCR tests, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Targeted Oncology Adagrasib Displays Encouraging Responses, Disease Control in KRAS G12C+ NSCLC Targeted Oncology In the phase 1/2 KRYSTAL-1 trial (NCT03785249), single-agent adagrasib showed encouraging objective response and disease control rates (DCR), as well as overall survival (OS), among patients with previously treated KRAS G12C–mutated non–small cell lung ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cincinnati.com COVID-19: Cincinnati area could be hit next after cases rise elsewhere in Ohio Cincinnati.com Consistently throughout the pandemic, southwest Ohio has been a few weeks behind northeast Ohio in reporting COVID-19 surges. Such was the case during the omicron surge at the beginning of the year when local experts looked to Cleveland to anticipate what ... Flag as irrelevant
	Motley Fool Why Novavax Stock Is Plunging Today Motley Fool FDA briefing documents in advance of next week's advisory committee meeting highlighted potential safety issues with Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine. What happened. Shares of Novavax (NVAX -20.85%) were plunging 19.3% as of 10:51 a.m. ET on Friday. Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Novavax: There is 'insufficient evidence' tying its COVID-19 vaccine to heart inflammation MarketWatch Novavax's stock tumbled about 22% in trading on Friday after the Food and Drug Administration said the company's experimental two-dose vaccine could have a higher risk for myocarditis than what has been reported for the mRNA vaccines since they were ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Expert Panel Shares Best Practices for Managing Patients With Long COVID MedPage Today A common presentation is complaints of fatigue or cognitive deficiencies, such as difficulty concentrating or memory loss. These symptoms require careful monitoring, said Lindsay Lief, MD, director of the Weill Cornell Post-ICU Recovery Clinic in New York ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Ottawa to cut rapid COVID-19 test shipments to provinces, territories by year's end Globalnews.ca "As we approach the next phase of our COVID-19 response, we will continue to support provinces and territories by providing rapid tests until December 2022," a spokesperson for the agency told Global News in an email. Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Channel Study: Dogs could be used as non-invasive way to detect COVID-19 The Denver Channel Dogs in the study sniffed out swabs of sweat and swabs of saliva. Trained canines were 97% accurate in detecting whether COVID-19 was present. Even in cases where patients were asymptomatic, the ... Flag as irrelevant

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