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Sharp Drop in Childhood Vaccinations Threatens Millions of Lives Pandemic lockdowns, misinformation campaigns, conflicts, climate crises and other problems diverted resources and contributed to the largest backslide in routine immunization in 30 years. Send any friend a ...
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NYC health commissioner on the city's response to the monkeypox outbreak NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with New York City's health commissioner, Ashwin Vasan, about the city's response to the monkeypox outbreak. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: The CDC says more than a thousand people in the U.S. are known to have monkeypox.
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Liver Disease a New Dementia Risk Factor? Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is linked to an increased dementia risk, with an even greater risk in the setting of comorbid heart disease or history of stroke, new research shows. Investigators analyzed data for almost 3000 older individuals ...
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Why the Omicron offshoot BA.5 is a big deal Lab studies of antibodies from the blood of people who've been vaccinated or recovered from recent Covid-19 infections have looked at how well they stand up to BA.5, and this subvariant can outmaneuver them. So people who've had Covid as recently as winter ...
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As Y Chromosomes Vanish With Age, Heart Risks May Grow Researchers have documented an increase in risk for chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer related to loss of the Y chromosome in many studies over the years, including the new one, which used data from a large genetic study of the British ...
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The COVID-19 Reinfection Loop and What It Means for Americans' Health Ziyad Al-Aly, a clinical epidemiologist at Washington University in St. Louis, says he decided to study reinfections after more of his patients started reporting getting COVID-19 again, and he wondered if getting reinfected adds any adverse health risks.
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Global study finds surprising results for alcohol consumption (CNN) No amount of alcohol is healthy if you are younger than 40, mostly due to alcohol-related deaths by auto accidents, injury and homicide, according to a new global study. If you are 40 or older without underlying health conditions, however, ...
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Men Often Die Before Women, and the Y Chromosome May Be to Blame THURSDAY, July 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have unearthed a possible reason why men tend to die at younger ages than women: Those who lose Y chromosomes from their blood cells as they age may be more vulnerable to heart tissue scarring and ...
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San Francisco at risk of an 'uncontrolled monkeypox spread,' lawmaker says California Sen. Scott Wiener (D) said the city of San Francisco is veering toward a public health crisis due to the uncontrolled spread of the monkeypox virus in a statement Thursday. The city's Department of Public Health tweeted Wednesday that its ...
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Parechovirus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment What Causes Parechovirus Infections? What Are the Symptoms? Who's at Risk? How Is Parechovirus Diagnosed? How Is a Parechovirus Infection Treated and How Long Does It Last? Is There a Vaccine for Parechovirus?
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Advocates stress using lessons learned from AIDS crisis in monkeypox vaccine guidelines The initial allocation of monkeypox vaccines in Sacramento County only allowed vaccination to those who were identified as exposed, but after receiving 1,000 vaccinations, availability was expanded through vaccination clinics at different locations to ...
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CDC Issues Warning: Virus Dangerous to Infants Circulating in 'Multiple' States In children from 6 months to 5 years old, symptoms may include upper respiratory tract infection, fever, and rash, with most children having been infected by the time they start kindergarten.
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Outbreaks from animals in Africa surge by 60% in last decade The number of outbreaks of diseases that jumped from animals to humans in Africa has surged by more than 60% in the last decade, the World Health Organization said, a worrying sign the planet could face increased animal-borne diseases like monkeypox, ...
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Consumer product-related traumatic brain injury in children has increased significantly since 2000 This serial cross-sectional study utilized data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System – All Injury Program (NEISS-AIP) for initial emergency department (ED) visits for CP/TBI from January 2000 to December 2019 for 6.2 million children ...
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Public health clinics running out of monkeypox vaccine as lines form and systems crash As lines stretched around the block at San Francisco General Hospital with people waiting to get vaccinated against monkeypox, public health officials said Wednesday the city had only 50 remaining doses. It's one of multiple cities reporting surging ...
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The omicron subvariant dominating US COVID-19 cases is more vaccine-resistant The BA.5 omicron subvariant, which is now the most prevalent coronavirus strain in the United States, is four times more resistant to COVID-19 vaccines, according to a new study. The strain, which is considered "hypercontagious," according to the Mayo ...
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Mosquitos test positive for West Nile Virus in Evanston, Kenilworth, Glenview Four batches of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus have been located in three North Shore communities, according to the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District. On July 13, the district reported two batches of positive mosquitoes were ...
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Interferon treatment may reduce severity of COVID-19 in people with certain genetic factors Researchers from the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, and their collaborators have discovered that people of European and African ancestries who were hospitalized for COVID-19 are more likely to carry a particular ...
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Possible Monkeypox Investigated in Dallas County Jail Monkeypox cases are accruing nationwide within sexual networks and most easily spread through contact with bodily fluids. By Scott Gordon • Published 3 mins ago • Updated 3 mins ago. An inmate at the Dallas County Jail is being tested for monkeypox ...
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C. difficile may cause colorectal cancer Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff, a bacterial species well known for causing serious diarrheal infections, may also drive colorectal cancer, research in mice finds. The findings appear in the journal Cancer Discovery, and may expose another ...
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CDC warns of 'severe illness' in infants in multiple states due to parechovirus The CDC is encouraging clinicians to consider the virus as a possible diagnosis in infants with fever, sepsis-like symptoms, or seizures and meningitis when no other cause is apparent.
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San Diego County Moves to High Community Risk Level as COVID-19 Hospitalizations and Cases Rise "Most San Diegans have been vaccinated, but with this virus, and with the prevalence and infectivity of the new variants, a booster is highly recommended, especially for people who are immunocompromised or have other comorbidities.".
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For people with heart defects, mental health support is essential to care at every age Although many individuals born with congenital heart defects develop resilience and have a high quality of life, they may face a variety of health-related psychological and social challenges throughout their lives. More mental health support that is ...
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Sore throats suck. Do throat lozenges help at all? A sore throat can fall anywhere between slight discomfort to a sensation of "swallowing razor blades". Occasionally it hurts so much to swallow that people dribble saliva from their mouths, rather than swallowing it.
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Monkeypox arrives in Erie, public health threat less because spread is slower A monkeypox outbreak that has reached Erie is not the widespread public health threat that COVID-19 has been for the past two-and-a-half years, state and local health officials said. That's primarily because monkeypox — a viral illness similar to ...
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Clark County's COVID-19 activity rate decreases; county now at medium risk Masks are not required in medium-risk counties, though masks and social distancing are still recommended for people at high risk for serious illness. People who are exposed to COVID-19 or who are showing symptoms are still required to follow quarantine ...
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Study: Even 2 to 3 beers a week may cause brain changes, cognitive decline July 14 (UPI) -- People who drink in moderation faced sobering news on Thursday from a large British research study: Even that amount of imbibing may be linked to brain changes and cognitive decline. Advertisement. Specifically, drinking seven or more ...
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Study finds drinking alcohol poses greater health risks for young people vs. older adults It suggests that global alcohol consumption recommendations should be based on age and location, with the strictest guidelines targeted toward males between ages 15-39, who are at the greatest risk of harmful alcohol consumption worldwide.
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Even Moderate Drinking May Contribute to Cognitive Decline A person drinking beer. Share on Pinterest New research found that moderate alcohol consumption was associated with higher levels of iron in the brain, which has been linked to neurodegenerative ...
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'It's Excruciating': Miami Man Documents Battle With Monkeypox Jonathan Araujo describes the illness as both physical and mental, after spending more than a week hospitalized. By Laura Rodriguez • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 17 mins ago. Pause. 2:31. South Florida Man Diagnosed With Monkeypox. Replay. Up Next.
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A paper-based assay for the colorimetric detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants at single-nucleotide resolution The evolution of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has highlighted the need for versatile diagnostic assays that can discriminate among emerging variants of the virus. Here we report the development and performance ...
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Aegis Sciences starts monkeypox lab testing ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Commercial laboratory Aegis Sciences announced on Thursday that it would begin testing for monkeypox. It is the second laboratory to announce testing this week after Quest Diagnostics announced testing on Wednesday.
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Public health officials: Lane Co. will have 'handfuls, not thousands' more monkeypox cases As of Tuesday, three Lane County residents have confirmed cases of monkeypox, and there are two suspect cases, public health staff told the Board of Commissioners. As a national outbreak of the virus continues, ...
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Long COVID affects 23% of positive cases, causing symptoms in 'long haulers' that may last for months Illustration: Who will get long COVID? Nearly a quarter of people infected with COVID will become "long haulers," USC research finds. (Illustration/Innovative Genomics Institute).
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Monkeypox: 'Deep concern' as London reports 71% of cases Official figures show that 1,229 of the UK's 1,735 confirmed monkeypox cases over two months occurred in the capital, according to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Only seven cases were recorded in the UK between ...
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First monkeypox case detected in Monroe County. What you should know Monroe County health officials announced Thursday that a case of monkeypox had been detected, the first instance of the virus that has been observed in the area. The risk of contagion for the general public remains low, officials said.
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Roundup: Health Risks of Adding Salt to Foods Regularly; Childhood Obesity Rates Persist; and More It's well established that too much salt – commonly referred to as "sodium" on food labels – is not healthy for you, especially if you have high blood pressure. High sodium consumption in the form of salt can raise blood pressure, and high blood ...
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First West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample announced, see where it was "West Nile virus is part of summer in Massachusetts, and we expect to see infected mosquitoes at this time of year," Public Health Commissioner Margret Cooke said in the press release. Cooke said, ...
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Liver disease may be linked to a higher risk of dementia, study suggests People who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease – a build up of fat cells in the liver – may have a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study. The research also indicates that people with the disease, who also have heart disease or who have ...
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Sore throat most common Covid symptom, data suggests The next most prevalent symptoms are headache and blocked nose, the Zoe Covid study has suggested. The figures indicate the next most common signs are a cough, hoarse voice, sneezing, fatigue and muscle aches ...
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Massachusetts prepares for season of mosquito-borne illness with first detection of West Nile virus The state monitors the prevalence of West Nile and the more severe Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE. No human cases have been reported yet this year. The state's chief epidemiologist, Dr. Catherine Brown, ...
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Trade deals and changing diets key influencers in securing nutrient rich food for the UK Research by the University of Southampton shows future choices about trade, diet and climate change will be crucial in securing micronutrient food supplies for the U.K.. Scientists conclude that factors such as Brexit, a move to plant-based diets and ...
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The role of the CDC in the management of COVID-19 vaccination programs The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) International Vaccine Implementation and Evaluation (CIVIE) program have been established by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support countries' health ministries and related ...
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People with low BMI aren't more active, they are just less hungry and "run hotter" To date most research on obesity has focused on studying those with a high body mass index (BMI), but a research group in China is taking a different approach. In a study published July 14 in the journal Cell Metabolism, the scientists looked at ...
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COVID Hospitalizations Approach 400 in San Diego County Amid Infection Spike The number of people hospitalized with a coronavirus infection in San Diego County is approaching 400, increasing by 25 people over the previous day's total to 398, according to the latest state data released Wednesday. Of those patients, 45 were being ...
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Quest Diagnostics begins monkeypox testing SECAUSUS, New Jersey -- Quest Diagnostics began testing for monkeypox nationwide, except in New York, Thursday after developing a PCR test to detect the virus. The company's ability to test for the virus increases nationwide testing capacity.
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Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman tests positive for COVID-19 "After experiencing mild cold symptoms earlier in the week, and as a precaution after two negative home tests, I took a PCR test through the Anne Arundel Department of Health yesterday, and the results came back positive today.
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5 things to know about COVID-19 this week For months, there have been relatively few COVID-19 fatalities. A combination of low transmission, and vaccines that work to prevent serious illness or death, kept the seven-day average regularly in the single digits. In the week of June 15–21, just 36 ...
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Just 4 Drinks a Week Tied to Brain Changes Moderate alcohol consumption was linked to higher brain iron and worse cognitive function, an observational study showed. Among nearly 21,000 people in the U.K. Biobank cohort, alcohol intake above 7 weekly units (56 g, or about four standard drinks ...
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With BA.5 on the Rise, Here's Where COVID Rates Stand in Your County And it doesn't much seem to matter if you've already been infected. More people now appear to be contracting the virus multiple times in relatively quick succession, spurring yet another moderate surge in cases and hospitalizations, both in the Bay Area ...
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