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	health Daily update ⋅ October 20, 2022
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	NPR How Black Death survivors gave their descendants an edge during pandemics NPR When the bubonic plague arrived in London in 1348, the disease devastated the city. So many people died, so quickly, that the city's cemeteries filled up. "So the king [Edward III], at the time, bought this piece of land and started digging it," says ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Zinc? Honey? Ginger? What Actually Helps When You Have a Cold or the Flu? The New York Times The best precaution against influenza infection is getting vaccinated, and there is little you can do once you get sick beyond managing your symptoms. The flu, common cold and most other upper respiratory illnesses are caused by ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times FDA Panel Recommends Pulling Preterm Birth Drug From the Market The New York Times A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee on Wednesday recommended removing the drug Makena from the market, after years of study showed the fast-tracked drug had failed to prevent preterm births. Makena has been in use for 11 years, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Hair Straightening and Uterine Cancer: What to Know About the Risks Healthline Previous studies have linked chemicals in some hair products to breast cancer. New research has found hair straightening chemicals may increase risk of uterine cancer. Risk was doubled for those frequently using hair straightening products compared to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News NIH probes whether Boston University COVID experiments should have triggered review CBS News Federal health authorities say they are looking into whether the scientists should have sought their permission before undertaking research that could lead to a "gain of function" in the virus gaining new or enhanced abilities, which can be "inherently ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Genetic twist: Medieval plague may have molded our immunity The Washington Post Our Medieval ancestors left us with a biological legacy: Genes that may have helped them survive the Black Death make us more susceptible to certain diseases today. It's a prime example of the way germs shape us over time, scientists say in a new study ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Black heart failure patients less likely to get devices and transplants they need, study finds CNN The researchers noted that patients' preferences for ventricular assist devices, heart transplantation or other therapies did not affect the results. "This residual inequity may be a consequence of structural racism and discrimination or provider bias ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET How to Talk to a Loved One Who Has Dementia: Never Say 'No' CNET Your mom, your dad, your grandma with memory loss ... they're still there. An expert in the field of dementia offers some practical advice for communicating effectively. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Addition of sleep metric in updated Life's Essential 8 predicts CVD incidence Healio The incorporation of sleep as a CV health metric, as recently done with the American Heart Association's updated Life's Essential 8 risk calculator, may enhance CVD primordial and primary prevention efforts, data show. "In our study, even a CV health ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPBS How Black Death survivors gave their descendants an edge during pandemics KPBS Using DNA extracted from teeth of people who died during and after the Black Death pandemic, researchers were able to identify genetic differences between those who survived and who died from the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Black Death Selected for Immune-Related Genes, Affecting Disease Susceptibility Today Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News The Black Death was the single greatest mortality event in recorded history. Caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, the bubonic plague pandemic swept through North Africa, Europe, and Asia nearly 700 years ago, wiping out up to 30-60% of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Can I get the flu shot and COVID-19 booster at the same time? Answers to that and other questions. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Health experts already are seeing cases of the COVID-19 virus trending up, and while numbers are nowhere near the record levels during the height of the pandemic, doctors recommend heading into the cold-weather season fully vaccinated and up-to-date on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN An early rise in respiratory viruses in children is overwhelming some hospitals CNN In addition, hospitals are seeing a rise in cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, a common cold virus that can be associated with severe disease in young children and older adults. Flag as irrelevant
	Popular Science An insect-eating fungus could help us fight viruses—and now we know how to grow it Popular Science The Cordyceps mushroom, an exotic fungus, grows by infecting insects with its spores. The spores use the animals' bodies as all-you-can-eat buffets, feasting on their flesh. This parasitic relationship ends only when the spores fully grow and mature, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Cellular Stress in Aged Worms Leads to Healthier Aging Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Although the study was conducted on roundworms (Caenorhabditis elegans), these anatomically simple organisms rely on many of the same genes that humans do to control cell division and death. Therefore, these results could open new avenues of research on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Sleep may be just as important to heart health as diet and physical activity, research finds CNN People who slept less than seven hours a night had a higher chance of "low sleep efficiency," irregular sleep patterns, excessive daytime sleepiness and sleep apnea. Specifically, nearly half of the people in the study had moderate to severe sleep apnea. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Are you a mosquito magnet? It may be because of your smell, new study suggests USA TODAY After the stockings were worn, they were placed at the ends of separate long tubes and Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes – one of the most common lethal disease carriers – were released to see which ones they would pick in a round robin tournament-like experiment. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times How the 'Black Death' Left Its Genetic Mark on Future Generations The New York Times It turns out that certain genetic variants made people far more likely to survive the plague. But this protection came with a price: People who inherit the plague-resistant mutations run a higher risk of immune disorders such as Crohn's disease. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Blood pressure disorder in pregnancy linked to heightened risk of death in offspring EurekAlert HDP has also been associated with several conditions in offspring in later life, such as metabolic syndrome (a combination of diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity), immune diseases, and neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Genetic twist: Medieval plague may have molded our immunity ABC News Our Medieval ancestors left us with a biological legacy: Genes that may have helped them survive the Black Death make us more susceptible to certain diseases today. It's a prime example of the way germs shape us ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFSB Hospitals seeing spike in respiratory virus among kids WFSB (WFSB) - Hospitals throughout Connecticut are dealing with a surge of respiratory illness in toddlers and young children. This increase in patients is putting a strain on many facilities. This virus, which is called Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Health Cutting back on ultra-processed foods linked with lower dementia risk Harvard Health Science has proven that chronic, low-grade inflammation can turn into a silent killer that contributes to cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes and other conditions. Get simple tips to fight inflammation and stay healthy -- from Harvard Medical ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHSV NIH study: Some hair products linked to higher risk of uterine cancer WHSV CRIMORA, Va. (WHSV) - Hair straighteners or relaxers chemically break down the curl pattern of textured hair. "We didn't have a a lot of choices when it came to our hair care and natural hair care. That was why a lot of people did the relaxer. Flag as irrelevant
	Decaturish.com Flu activity up in Georgia as health officials warn of potentially severe season Decaturish.com The American Medical Association and the Atlanta-based United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the flu vaccine for everyone age six months and up. CDC health scientist Dr. Chastity Walker said it's especially ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Scientist Ancient Viral DNA Plays a Role in Human Disease and Development The Scientist Like modern HIV, these ancient retroviruses had to insert their genetic material into their host's genome to replicate. Usually this kind of viral genetic material isn't passed down from generation to generation. But some ancient ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net What are the complications, preventative measures, and treatments of ocular monkeypox? News-Medical.net Monkeypox virus, generally introduced into the eye through autoinoculation, can cause conjunctivitis, keratitis, and even vision loss. Ocular monkeypox is defined as the development of ocular disease in a patient with suspected or confirmed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Neuroscience News Manipulating Stress Response in Cells Could Help Slow Down Aging Neuroscience News Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found that a stress response in cells, when 'switched on' at a post-reproductive age, could be the key to slow down aging and promote longevity. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Impaired SARS-CoV-2 neutralization after booster vaccination in the elderly News-Medical.net A recent study published on medRxiv* preprint server investigates the magnitude and potential molecular basis of the poorer vaccine responses observed in the elderly following receipt of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) booster vaccination dose. Flag as irrelevant
	wgbh.org Boston University defends COVID-19 research, calling criticism 'inaccurate' wgbh.org An article published Monday in the UK publication Daily Mail reported that scientists at BU's National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories had created a new and more lethal strain of the COVID-19 virus by combining an omicron variant with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Sleeping 5 Hours or Less Raises Risk of Multiple Chronic Diseases MedPage Today "The importance of sleep has been shown for specific diseases, such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes," Sabia told MedPage Today. "However, in real life, chronic diseases often co-occur at older age. Flag as irrelevant
	Longevity.Technology Manipulating stress response in cells could help slow down aging Longevity.Technology Longevity.Technology: In lab experiments on a type of roundworm that shares similarities with humans – paging C elegans – the NTU Singapore team found that switching on this stress response in aged worms by feeding them a high-glucose diet extended their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Drug Topics Receipt of Routine Vaccines May Be Predictive of COVID-19 Vaccination Status Drug Topics The researchers enrolled patients aged 18 years or older who were hospitalized at Emory University Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia, with acute respiratory infection symptoms. The patients were interviewed, and medical ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Why do some people attract mosquitoes more than others? News-Medical.net Mosquitoes (e.g., Aedes aegypti) are common vectors for many viruses that infect the human population, such as dengue, Zika, and yellow fever. A single female mosquito can bite multiple humans during her three-six weeks lifetime. Flag as irrelevant
	South Wales Argus 'Breakthrough' new cancer vaccine could be available by 2030 South Wales Argus CANCER vaccines could be accessed by patients within the next decade according to the husband and wife team behind one of the most successful Covid jabs. German couple Professors Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci said they are hesitant to say they can find a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Physician's Weekly Childhood & Parental Vaccination Impact on SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rates in Children Physician's Weekly Oct 19, 2022. Analyses to evaluate the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations are limited, and there is a lack of evidence on the indirect protection of children through the immunization of household members. Prior to receiving a real-time reverse ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News General practice is like calling an Uber, MPs say BBC News Patients in England are being put at risk because of the unacceptably poor service they receive from GPs, MPs say. The House of Commons' Health Committee blamed the government's failure to tackle doctor shortages, which had led to a decline in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune Children whose parents lack warmth are more likely to be overweight. Fortune In an analysis of 10,510 children in England, researchers at Imperial College London found that children with authoritarian or neglectful parents—both types of parenting characterized as lacking warmth—had, on average, a higher weight throughout childhood ... Flag as irrelevant
	Q13 FOX (Seattle) US warned to prepare as COVID cases rise in Europe Q13 FOX (Seattle) According to The Seattle Times, Washington state's King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin said in a news briefing that waning immunity, increasing gathering and a return to pre-COVID activity was leading to a surge in Europe. Flag as irrelevant
	WWLP.com Leading causes of osteoporosis, preventive measures WWLP.com (WWLP) – Loss of bone density can lead to broken bones and other injuries, and it is not just an issue that affects older people. ... Will you personally receive any student debt relief from President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan? Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Next pandemic may come from melting glaciers, new data shows The Guardian The findings imply that as global temperatures rise owing to climate change, it becomes more likely that viruses and bacteria locked up in glaciers and permafrost could reawaken and infect local wildlife, particularly as their range also shifts closer to ... Flag as irrelevant

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