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	health Daily update ⋅ September 29, 2022
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	The Washington Post Should I still be worried about monkeypox? The Washington Post The CDC is expanding eligibility for vaccination against a virus that has infected more than 25,000 people in the United States. Despite the decrease in new cases, severe infections have been showing up in recent weeks among men, the majority of them ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Zoonotic diseases like COVID-19 and monkeypox will become more common, experts say NPR Researchers say these types of viruses, known as zoonotic diseases, or ones that spread between humans and animals, will become increasingly commonplace as factors such as the destruction of animal habitats and human expansion into previously uninhabited ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times CDC Says Early Data Offers Positive Signs About Monkeypox Vaccine The New York Times The findings, gleaned from 32 states between the end of July and early September, were some of the first federal data that suggested how well the Jynneos vaccine, the main shot being used to respond to the monkeypox outbreak, prevents infections. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Skipped cancer screenings this past year? It's time to restart CNN Many people postponed routine medical care because of disruptions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. That includes a decline in cancer screenings, such as mammograms and colonoscopies. In the meantime, cancer remains one of the major causes of death in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Everything You Need to Know about Polio in the US Scientific American Experts agree that a vaccinated population is the best defense against poliomyelitis, the technical name for the disease caused by the poliovirus—which can sometimes lead to permanent paralysis. Fortunately, U.S. polio vaccination rates have exceeded ... Flag as irrelevant
	EurekAlert The surprising link between circadian disruption and cancer may have to do with temperature EurekAlert Published in Science Advances on September 28, 2022, the findings highlight that chronic circadian disruption significantly increased lung cancer growth in animal models. By identifying the genes implicated, the researchers are illuminating the mysterious ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Drink 2 or 3 cups of coffee a day? You might live longer - especially if it's ground, study says USA TODAY A study published Tuesday found that moderate coffee intake – particularly two to three cups a day – is linked to living longer and reducing risk of cardiovascular disease. The researchers concluded that mild to moderate intake of ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Circulation of Virus Tied to Paralysis in Kids Is Rising, CDC Says MedPage Today The U.S. is experiencing increased circulation of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68), a virus linked with a rare neurologic complication that can cause paralysis in children, according to CDC surveillance data. Alongside increasing cases of rhinovirus (RV) and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN First on CNN: Unvaccinated individuals 14 times more likely to get monkeypox than vaccinated, new US data shows CNN Multiple health officials said that the vaccines data has the administration feeling increasingly optimistic about the efficacy of the two-dose Jynneos monkeypox vaccine – and the possibility of ultimately eliminating the current outbreak in the US ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC A single dose of monkeypox vaccine provides some protection against infection, CDC says CNBC These are the first real-world findings on how well the vaccine is working in the current outbreak. The CDC is still recommending that everyone receive two doses of the vaccine. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Rise in UK COVID-19 Cases Could be Coming to US WebMD "Generally, what happens in the U.K. is reflected about a month later in the U.S. I think this is what I've sort of been seeing," said Tim Spector, MD, professor of genetic epidemiology at Kings College London, told CNN . Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org First-ever mycobiome atlas describes associations between cancers and fungi Phys.Org An international team of scientists, co-led by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, has created the first pan-cancer mycobiome atlas—a survey of 35 types of cancer and their associated fungi. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report COVID Shot in Pregnancy Helps Baby, Even If Mom's Been Infected: Study U.S. News & World Report By By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Sept. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women who get COVID-19 and then get vaccinated before giving birth are more likely than other moms to pass protective antibodies ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com New Study Shows COVID-19 Vaccine Does Cause Changes to People's Menstrual Cycles PEOPLE.com "Changes following vaccination appear to be small, within the normal range of variation, and temporary." Alison Edelman, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune An alarming number of women have never had a mammogram and have no plans to get one, new survey says Fortune Preventive care is crucial to detecting diseases, but with busy calendars and lengthy to-do lists, scheduling appointments isn't always top of mind. According to a survey by Orlando Health, 22% of women between the ages of 35 to 44 have never gotten a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Prevention.com CDC Warns About Enterovirus D68, the Virus Linked to Paralysis in Kids Prevention.com The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning about an increase of a respiratory illness that's linked to paralysis in kids. It's called enterovirus D68, and the CDC says it's currently on the rise in the U.S.. The CDC shared the news ... Flag as irrelevant
	MIT News Breaking through the mucus barrier MIT News A capsule that tunnels through mucus in the GI tract could be used to orally administer large protein drugs such as insulin. Anne Trafton | MIT News Office. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Cancer is the No. 2 cause of death in US. What you should know about screenings CNN Why is cancer screening so important, and who should be screened for what types of cancer? How can people find out when their last exam was and what they are due for now? What if someone has fallen behind on their cancer screenings? Flag as irrelevant
	GPB Flu season may be worse this year with relaxed COVID-19 mitigation efforts, experts warn GPB Relaxed mitigation efforts that help prevent transmission of influenza as well as coronavirus the past two winters make it more important for folks to get their flu and COVID shots before the end of October. Flag as irrelevant
	KATU OHSU COVID forecast raises concerns about flu season, looming 'twindemic' KATU The Oregon Health and Science University's latest COVID-19forecast warns of a difficult influenza season, projecting the flu will outpace COVID by December. With health precautions in place during the pandemic being lifted, medical experts say viruses ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yale News A drug based on LSD appears to treat depression in mice without the psychedelic trip West Virginia Public Broadcasting JON HAMILTON, BYLINE: Antidepressants like Prozac act on the brain's serotonin system. So do psychedelic drugs. But with psychedelics, the effect can occur in hours instead of weeks and last for months. Brian Shoichet ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network CDC to Physicians: Watch for Severe Respiratory, Polio-Like Illness in Children AJMC.com Managed Markets Network The CDC this week noted what providers and parents have been seeing across the country: rising cases of a non-polio enterovirus causing severe respiratory illness and acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). Providers should be aware of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Bird flu virus out of control warn farmers in East of England BBC News The number of bird flu cases in the East of England has been steadily increasing, with protection zones introduced across Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex. According to the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), ... Flag as irrelevant
	Prevention.com Combining Weight Training With Aerobics May Lower Risk of Early Death, Study Finds Prevention.com We've heard that mixing up our workout routine is crucial to our health, and even noted the incredible benefits of lifting weights beyond just building muscle. But limited research looked at the long-term benefits of weight lifting and aerobic exercise ... Flag as irrelevant
	Columbia Missourian "Twindemic": Flu and Covid-19 cases expected to rise this winter, spring Columbia Missourian Laura Morris, MU Health Care family medicine physician and vaccine committee co-chair, said social distancing, masking and frequent hand washing helped prevent both viruses, leading to a lower number of flu cases than in pre-pandemic years. Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in Hawaii KTVZ The American Cancer Society estimates 940 men in Hawaii will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. As with most cancers effective screening and early detection increases survival rates. Trending Articles. Flag as irrelevant
	KEVN Black Hills Fox Two vaccines might be what people get this fall KEVN Black Hills Fox RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - As we move into flu season, getting vaccinated for influenza is important in order to make sure that a person doesn't contract the virus, or if they do, the strain is less impactful on the body. But along with the flu shot, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Columbia University Irving Medical Center What a Columbia Urologist Wants Men to Know About Prostate Cancer Columbia University Irving Medical Center "Many patients are understandably distressed to learn that they have prostate cancer," says urologist Christopher Anderson, MD, assistant professor of urology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and a specialist in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCRA Sacramento Study links COVID-19 vaccination to small, temporary change in menstrual cycle KCRA Sacramento People who got the COVID-19 vaccine reported slightly longer menstrual cycles, but the change was temporary, according to a new study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Medicine. "Compared with the unvaccinated group, vaccinated individuals had an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Utica Observer Dispatch UB partners with ECDOH to host monkeypox vaccine clinic University at Buffalo Reporter The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is offering a monkeypox vaccine clinic for eligible members of the UB community from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7 at UB's new Student Health Services facility, 4350 Maple Road, Amherst. Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg UK Agency Warns of 'Difficult Winter' for Flu and Covid Infections Bloomberg Millions of people are being urged to have flu and Covid vaccines after experts said they were increasingly worried about a bad flu spike this winter. Officials at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned there will be lower levels of natural ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dayton Daily News Bat tests positive for rabies in Miami County Dayton Daily News Rabies is rare in people in the U.S., according to Public Health. Only one to three cases are reported annually, with 60,000 Americans getting post-exposure prophylaxis, or rabies shots, each year to prevent infection. Flag as irrelevant
	PRNewswire Accelerating therapeutic discoveries for heart failure: a new public–private partnership Nature.com The Accelerating Medicines Partnership in Heart Failure is designed to deliver tools and knowledge that enable the development of new approaches to treat heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, which is considered the largest unmet need in ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Exploring remdesivir resistance in COVID-19-infected transplant recipients News-Medical.net Proactive therapy is necessary for patients needing hospitalization due to the significant risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. Remdesivir, a ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Alzheimer's drug results are promising – but not a major breakthrough New Scientist For decades, it has been widely held that Alzheimer's disease is caused by amyloid build-up contributing to the death of brain cells, leading to memory loss and confusion. Unfortunately, many drugs that were designed to remove amyloid haven't shown a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Millions urged to get flu and Covid jabs as experts predict 'difficult winter' The Independent Officials at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned there will be lower levels of natural immunity to flu this year after a few winters when people socialised far less due to the Covid pandemic. Flag as irrelevant
	Market Primes Governor Hochul Announces Further Action to Address Polio and Increase Support for County Health Departments ny.gov New York State Department of Health Commissioner Declares Poliovirus 'An Imminent Threat to Public Health' To Expand Resources for Local Health Departments' Vaccination Efforts. Department of Health Continues to Monitor Potential Spread and Work with ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Onondaga County to hold another monkeypox vaccine clinic syracuse.com Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that does not usually cause serious illness. But it can result in hospitalization and death. Monkeypox spreads through close, physical contact between people. During the current outbreak ... Flag as irrelevant
	Everyday Health Loneliness and Unhappiness May Age You More Than Smoking Everyday Health Psychological factors may impact longevity more than a wide range of physical health issues, a new study suggests. Lisa Rapaport. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Orally ingestible robotic drug delivery device overcomes barriers of the gastrointestinal environment News-Medical.net The team tested the device in preclinical models using insulin and vancomycin, an antibiotic usually delivered intravenously. When ingested, RoboCap's gelatinous coating is dissolved in the stomach. The environment of the small intestine activates RoboCap, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Coupling weightlifting with cardio could cut early death risk in half The Hill The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends older adults engage in 150 minutes of moderate activity, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity such as hiking, jogging or running, each week. Flag as irrelevant
	The Suburban Newspaper Public inquiry ordered after suicide of 22-year-old Lyme disease victim The Suburban Newspaper Champagne has publicly criticized the Quebec healthcare system for its mistreatment of his daughter's medical needs both physically and mentally. On Tuesday, Chief Coroner Pascale Descary announced that an official inquest will be launched into the ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Robotic pill that delivers drugs to gut could end insulin injections New Scientist To be absorbed into the bloodstream, drugs taken orally have to survive harsh stomach acid and enzymes, as well as manoeuvre through bacteria and mucus in the intestine, which can rule out many sensitive drugs from being taken this way. Flag as irrelevant
	Dorset Echo Health agency urging Dorset people to get flu and Covid jabs Dorset Echo The UK Health Security Agency in the South West is urging everyone in Dorset eligible for a free flu vaccine and a COVID-19 booster to take up the offer as soon as possible ahead of what could be a difficult winter with respiratory viruses circulating ... Flag as irrelevant
	BusinessWorld Online Audio Interview: Assessing Bivalent Vaccines against Covid-19 nejm.org The continuing spread of SARS-CoV-2 remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. What physicians need to know about transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of Covid-19 is the subject of ongoing updates from infectious disease experts at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Futurism Scientists Trick Mosquitoes Into Vaccinating Against Malaria by Biting Futurism It sounds vaguely like something from a horror movie, but it's for a good cause — scientists are now using mosquitoes like tiny flying syringes in the hopes they can deliver life-saving malaria vaccines. Last week, NPR reported that clinical trial ... Flag as irrelevant
	ANI News No link exists between heart dysfunction, COVID-19 booster vaccines available in India, say health experts ANI News But it is tough to confirm this because these were happening in the past also and because nearly everybody is getting vaccinated. A certain vaccine that is not available in India has found a definite link to heart dysfunction," Amrita Hospital, Cardiology, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline How Taking Tylenol During Pregnancy May Affect Child's Attention, Sleep Healthline Researchers say a child whose mother took acetaminophen while pregnant may have a higher risk of sleep difficulties and attention issues; Researchers say their study is important because acetaminophen, sold under the brand name Tylenol, ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Bionic Pancreas System Safe, Cuts HbA1c in Type 1 Diabetes MedPage Today A fully automated bionic pancreas improved HbA1c in children and adults with type 1 diabetes, a multicenter randomized trial showed. Use of this bionic pancreas system led to a drop in HbA1c from 7.9% to 7.3% compared with a steady hold at 7.7% for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science News This robotic pill clears mucus from the gut to deliver meds Science News But drugs that enter the body via the mouth face a tough journey. They encounter churning stomach acid, raging digestive enzymes and sticky slicks of mucus in the gut. Intestinal mucus "sort of acts like Jell-O," Srinivasan says. The goo can trap drug ... Flag as irrelevant

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