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Monkeypox is rare in children, but K-12 schools are preparing for possible cases (CNN) An elementary student in Georgia has tested positive for monkeypox, raising questions about how concerned schools should be about the small risk of the virus spreading among children as they head back to class. Monkeypox risk is low for ...
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Will Your Dog Get Dementia? A Large New Study Offers Clues. The risk of canine cognitive dysfunction, a.k.a. "doggy dementia," is far greater in dogs who don't get enough exercise, researchers found. Their risk factors echo some in humans, whose homes they share.
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How long covid reshapes the brain — and how we might treat it Wes Ely is the co-director of the Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship (CIBS) Center at Vanderbilt University and the Nashville Veteran's Administration Hospital and author of "Every Deep-Drawn Breath.".
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Parkinson's Disease: Stages, Symptoms And More Continue reading to learn more about Parkinson's, including symptoms, treatment options and when to speak to a movement disorders neurologist. Find a Neurologist Near You. Zocdoc helps you find and book top ...
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School is in session. Should you worry about your kid catching monkeypox? What about for college students? And what about the risk of other infectious diseases? To help us with these questions, I spoke with CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and professor of health policy and management at the George ...
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Increased alcohol use linked with higher risk of cancer in new study The risk also increased for non-drinkers who changed their habits and became mild, moderate or heavy drinkers. "This is another great example of how changing behavior could significantly decrease cancer deaths," Dr. William Dahut, chief scientific officer ...
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WHO: Monkeypox cases drop 21%, reversing month-long increase GENEVA — The number of monkeypox cases reported globally dropped by 21% in the last week, reversing a month-long trend of rising infections and a possible signal the outbreak in Europe may be starting to decline, according to a World Health ...
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Gestational diabetes and some of its treatments pose long-term risks to mothers, children Hyperglycemia during pregnancy can be asymptomatic, and screening with various glucose tolerance test protocols is advised. Risk factors for gestational diabetes include older age, obesity, multiple parity and metabolic syndrome. Prepregnancy weight loss ...
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PTSD Sufferers May Benefit From Cannabis With Therapy, According To New Study A new study from Wayne State University suggests that low doses of THC, the primary psychoactive component of cannabis, may help PTSD sufferers with emotional dysregulation, particularly when combined with cognitive reappraisal therapy.
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Pfizer COVID pill showed no benefit in adults under 65, study finds Doses of the anti-viral drug Paxlovid are displayed in their packaging. Paxlovid may provide little benefit for adults younger than 65 with COVID-19 while still reducing the risk of hospitalization and death for higher-risk seniors, according to a new ...
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Some health officials struggling with new monkeypox vaccine injection method Earlier this month, the Biden administration announced it was launching a new plan to increase the country's monkeypox vaccine supply by shifting the way the shots were administered from a traditional subcutaneous injection in the arm, to an intradermal ...
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UPDATE: 3 Georgia children diagnosed with monkeypox, according to health officials The Newton County School System said it was notified Tuesday that one student at Mansfield Elementary School has tested positive the for monkeypox virus, and a student at Flint Hill Elementary School is being tested for the virus.
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WHO reports 21% decline in monkeypox cases globally Aug 25 (Reuters) - The number of monkeypox cases reported globally declined by 21% last week, after a month-long trend of rising infections, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. The WHO declared the outbreak a global health emergency in July ...
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Tattoo ink is under-regulated, scientists say "Surprisingly, no dye shop makes pigment specific for tattoo ink," Dr. John Swierk, the principal investigator of the project, said in a press release with the American Chemical Society. "Big companies manufacture pigments for everything, such as paint and ...
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Want to lower your risk of early death? These 3 activities are most beneficial, study says (CNN) Want to live a longer, healthier life? Pick an activity you enjoy, and get moving. Choose just about anything -- walking, running, swimming laps, playing tennis, cycling, swimming, golf, racket sports or even walking for exercise.
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What is tomato flu? Viral infection is spreading among children in India. A new, highly contagious viral infection that has been dubbed "tomato flu" is spreading among children in India, the country's Health Ministry said this week. At least 82 children under age 5 had been infected by late July in the southern state of ...
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Monkeypox in Children and Women Remain Rare, CDC Data Show The age distribution of cases is similar to those of sexually transmitted infections, said Monica Gandhi, MD, MPH, associate chief of the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Medicine at the University of California San Francisco.
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Walking Just 10 Minutes Per Day Can Extend Longevity for People Over 85 Researchers report that people over age 85 can prolong their lives by walking as little as 10 minutes per day. Experts say older adults can exercise safely by walking with another person or exercising in a public place such as a mall.
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Get Moving! Any Sports Can Lower Seniors' Odds of Early Death By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Aug. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Here's a fresh prescription for seniors who want to live longer and lower their odds of dying from cancer or heart disease: Lace up your running shoes or ...
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Study: Pfizer COVID Pill Showed No Benefit in Younger Adults By MATTHEW PERRONE, AP Health Writer. WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer's COVID-19 pill appears to provide little or no benefit for younger adults, while still reducing the risk of hospitalization and death for high-risk seniors, according to a large study ...
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What's Really in Tattoo Ink? The Answer May Surprise You Tattoos have been around for millennia, and popularity has recently surged. The FDA does not regulate tattoo inks, and there's no federal certification standard for tattoo artists. The lack of oversight and regulation has raised questions over what's ...
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Bird flu kills at least 700 wild black vultures at Georgia sanctuary LOCUST GROVE, Ga. — Bird flu has killed hundreds of wild black vultures at a Georgia sanctuary that houses more than 1,500 other animals. No other birds at Noah's Ark have tested positive for or shown symptoms of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain, ...
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New Polio Outbreaks Worldwide Put Scientists on Alert The discovery of poliovirus in New York state, London and Jerusalem this year has taken many by surprise — but public-health researchers fighting to eradicate the disease say it was only a matter of time. "No country in the world is immune to the ...
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Religion and spirituality could be a key component of better heart health, new study suggests "Religion is often described as both a belief and a practice," says Mercedes Carnethon, president of the American Heart Association's metro Chicago board of directors and vice chair of preventive medicine at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of ...
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Study: Spike in New Annual Cases of Advanced Cervical Cancer Seen Among White Women Less Likely to Have HPV ... The research team used cervical cancer data submitted to the United States Cancer Statistics program and national survey findings on screening and vaccination for 2001-2018. During this time, 29,715 women were diagnosed with advanced disease ...
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Dallas County again expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility Dallas County once again expanded its monkeypox vaccine eligibility criteria Wednesday after increasing the number of doses available by using a new vaccine administration technique. Men and transgender women who have sex with men can now receive the ...
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Monkeypox cases drop 21% worldwide, reversing a month-long increase The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that the continent had 219 new cases reported in the past week, a jump of 54%. Most were in Nigeria and Congo, the agency said.
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There's More MS in Northern Countries. Now, Researchers Find New Reason Why With lower levels of health care spending, people may have less access to neurologists who have the expertise to diagnose MS and the MRI scans that are needed to make the diagnosis, said study author Dr. Deanna Saylor.
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4 things every doctor should know about monkeypox The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)has also declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency. A news post on AMA Ed Hub™ provides a breakdown of key clinical ...
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Health Spending vs 'Latitude Hypothesis' for Higher MS Prevalence How much a country spends on healthcare may have greater bearing on global variations in multiple sclerosis (MS) prevalence than distance from the equator, suggests new research that contradicts a popular theory. Countries located closest to the ...
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Pfizer's RSV vaccine candidate safe and effective in older adults RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus, a common virus that causes cold-like symptoms. · However, it can cause serious illness in infants and older adults, like when it develops into bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
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Springfield-Greene County health officials encourage getting your flu shot early Health care officials are concerned that there will be an increase in cases this year and the toll it will have on hospitals. While flu cases can be mild, the disease still leads to thousands of hospitalizations and deaths annually. Officials are ...
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3 children in Georgia test positive for monkeypox: Officials Three children in Georgia have now tested positive for monkeypox, newly updated state data has revealed. The Georgia Department of Health did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment on these cases. Newton County School System, ...
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Illness affecting dogs revealed to be parvo; dogs weren't vaccinated OTSEGO COUNT, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- On the recent illness that is killing young dogs in Otsego County, the Michigan State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab has confirmed it to be canine parvo virus. The lab says affected dogs that have died were not completely ...
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Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID pill, showed no measurable benefit in adults 40 to 65, study says WASHINGTON — Pfizer's COVID-19 pill appears to provide little or no benefit for younger adults, while still reducing the risk of hospitalization and death for high-risk seniors, according to a large study published Wednesday.
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Sensor detects Parkinson's during sleep A new sensor that passively monitors breathing during sleep can not only detect Parkinson's, but also track the progression of the disease over time, researchers report. The researchers used an artificial intelligence tool to sift through mountains of ...
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Explained | What is 'tomato flu' and why has the Centre issued an advisory for it? On symptoms, the Centre said a child infected with 'tomato flu' will have fever, rashes and pain in joints. The illness usually begins with mild fever, poor appetite, malaise, and occasionally, a sore throat.
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WDH: First Wyoming case of monkeypox identified The Wyoming Department of Health announced Monday morning that the first monkeypox case in a Wyoming resident has been identified in Laramie County. Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH, said public health ...
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Psychedelic Drugs and Near-Death Experiences Decrease Fears of Dying That is, until now. Comparing the influence of psychedelic drug experiences and near-death experiences for one of the first times, a team of researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that the two shared a similar impact.
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Who Should Take Statins? The Latest Recommendations Are Out Statins are drugs that work by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol. These medications have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and stroke. They may help stabilize the plaques on blood ...
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Newton County elementary student tests positive for monkeypox, school officials confirm Another student from Flint Hill Elementary School is being tested for the virus. School district officials say they notified parents at both schools and are taking measures to thoroughly clean and disinfect classrooms.
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Georgia elementary school student tests positive for monkeypox, 2nd child to be tested Newton County Schools officials were alerted Tuesday, Aug. 24, that a student at Mansfield Elementary School tested positive for the virus, according to a news release posted on the district's website. A student at ...
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Cuyahoga County monkeypox cases top 60, with the majority in Cleveland, officials say The majority of the cases in the county were among gay or bisexual men or those who sleep with other men, Harris said. But monkeypox does not exclusively infect LGBTQ men, he said, adding that the virus is not a sexually transmitted disease and can be ...
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Severe COVID-19 increases risk of future cardiovascular events To date, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is the virus responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has infected over 603 million individuals and claimed more than 6.4 million lives worldwide.
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State officials identify cause of Michigan dog illness Officials urged residents to ensure their dogs are vaccinated. "Canine parvovirus is a severe and highly contagious disease in dogs, and veterinary professionals have extensive experience with this virus," said State Veterinarian Nora Wineland ...
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Late-Stage Cervical Cancer Cases Are on the Rise, New Study Finds A new study shows that late-stage cervical cancers are on the rise in U.S. women. Black women were found to be at higher risk for a late-stage cervical cancer diagnosis but the number of white women diagnosed is increasing at a higher annual rate.
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Expert reaction: What do we know about 'tomato flu'? In India, more than 82 children under 5 are reported to be infected with a virus being called 'tomato virus' or 'tomato flu'. Tomato flu gained its name on the basis of the eruption of red and painful blisters throughout the body that gradually enlarge ...
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Study compares psychedelic experiences with near-death experiences In a survey study of more than 3,000 adults, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers compared psychedelic experiences with near-death experiences that were not drug related and found notable similarities in people's attitudes toward death.
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Got allergies? You could be at lower risk of catching COVID Allergies are very common. At least 400 million people around the world are affected by pollen allergies, or hay fever. Some 300 million people suffer from allergic asthma (induced by inhaling allergens), while food allergies affect around 250 million.
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Asthma treatment for those who need it most The burden of morbidity and mortality from asthma is disproportionately high among Black and Hispanic children living in urban areas in the United States. Corticosteroid inhalers are the standard treatment — but for some people, they do not adequately ...
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