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	health Daily update ⋅ November 24, 2022
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	BBC News RSV and flu: Doctors urge Thanksgiving caution as viruses rise BBC News With the holiday season approaching in the US, doctors are urging people to exercise caution to avoid a surge in common and potentially dangerous winter viruses. The US is facing a rise in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with some hospitals ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Parents, pediatricians lament medicine shortages as respiratory illnesses add stress to Thanksgiving CBS News HOPKINS, Minn. -- There may not be a shortage of food this Thanksgiving, but there is a shortage of critical medicines to help kids fight the flu and infections. The Food and Drug Administration's latest guidance to pharmacies confirms a nationwide ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Bird-flu outbreak hits Oregon; wildlife officials say 'it's definitely serious' oregonlive.com An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in both wild birds and backyard flocks has killed thousands of birds throughout the state, Oregon wildlife and agriculture officials say. The disease, typically known as bird flu, has been detected in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Measles is 'imminent threat' globally, WHO and CDC warn The Washington Post Measles, the preventable but highly infectious disease, could be on the verge of a comeback after a lull in the immediate months following the emergence of the coronavirus, the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint WHO Plans to Rename Monkeypox 'MPOX' WebMD Nov. 23, 2022 – The World Health Organization plans to rename monkeypox to "MPOX" in an effort to remove stigma from the illness. The renaming plan was first reported Tuesday by Politico and could be officially announced as soon as this week. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Persistent asthma may drive higher carotid plaque burden Healio Adults with persistent asthma, but not those with intermittent asthma, have a higher carotid plaque burden compared with those without asthma, according to research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Flag as irrelevant
	KEPR 19 WA confirms first pediatric flu death of season as ERs enter 'crisis mode' The Seattle Times Washington state has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2022-23 influenza season, pushing public health leaders to more urgently sound the alarm on the region's steep rise of respiratory infections this fall. Flag as irrelevant
	Curetoday.com Expert Addresses Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening, What More Can Be Done Curetoday.com This video series featured, Dr. Peter Baik, who is a thoracic surgeon at Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) in Phoenix and Chicago, and was moderated by Kristie L. Kahl. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Flavonols Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline MedPage Today Higher dietary intake of total flavonols and individual flavonol constituents was linked with slower cognitive and memory decline in older adults, a longitudinal study showed. Total flavonol intake was associated with lower decline in global cognition ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Persistent Asthma Associated With Cardiovascular Risk Factor AJMC.com Managed Markets Network An analysis of data from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis suggests that adults with asthma may have higher levels of carotid artery plaque, which is associated with greater risk of heart attack or stroke. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	Vox How to make Covid the last pandemic Vox But neither of those viruses was very transmissible; SARS-CoV-2, better known as Covid, however, was from the start a highly contagious virus, and had it killed at anywhere near the rate of those earlier pathogens, the result would have been horrific. Flag as irrelevant
	PBS NewsHour In wake of pandemic, record 40 million kids missed measles vaccine dose last year, CDC and WHO say PBS NewsHour LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children ... Flag as irrelevant
	Voice of America 40 Million Children Face Growing Threat of Measles, WHO Warns Voice of America More than 40 million children missed getting vaccinated against measles last year, prompting a significant setback in global efforts to eradicate the highly contagious disease worldwide, the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Two Michigan hospitals to add more beds on emergency basis amid RSV surge The Detroit News The Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids, which includes the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, requested 48 additional beds and the OSF Healthcare St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba requested 24. Flag as irrelevant
	Prevention.com Study: HDL Cholesterol May Not Be That Good at Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease Prevention.com The term "cholesterol" is thrown around a lot to describe a waxy substance that can build up in your arteries, but there are actually two forms of cholesterol—LDL and HDL. LDL cholesterol is known as "bad" cholesterol, while HDL cholesterol is ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Measles is an 'imminent threat' worldwide, CDC and WHO report finds ABC News "Measles outbreaks illustrate weaknesses in immunization programs, but public health officials can use outbreak response to identify communities at risk, understand causes of under- vaccination, and help deliver locally tailored solutions to ensure ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post HIV-positive heart donor's family, recipient meet The Washington Post In order to find a match when the shortage of donors is acute, doctors at the hospital expanded their search to include HIV-positive donors. Enter Newton, an organ donor whose family only learned of her HIV status after her death. Flag as irrelevant
	Modern Farmer To Stop New Viruses Infecting Humans, We Must Protect Bat Habitat Modern Farmer When bat habitats are destroyed, the animals find new places to roost, putting them into closer contact with humans and livestock. Restoring native bat habitat boosts bat health and keeps humans safer. Photography by Shutterstock. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News New York mom whose baby struggled with RSV has urgent message for parents Fox News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines respiratory syncytial virus as a "common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms." It can cause bronchiolitis and pneumonia in kids under age 1. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Two studies reveal insights into how the spinal cord and brainstem contribute to sense of touch News-Medical.net Scientists have long been interested in understanding exactly how the touch information we obtain with our hands and other parts of the body makes its way to the brain to create the sensations we feel. Yet, key ... Flag as irrelevant
	seattlepi.com HIV-Positive Heart Donor's Family, Recipient Meet U.S. News & World Report NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who got a new lease on life after a ground-breaking heart transplant between an HIV-positive donor and recipient got to meet the family of the woman who gave it to her, giving them a chance to hear their loved one's heart beating in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC27 What's Going Around: COVID, RSV, flu, strep throat ABC27 (WHTM) — This week, the providers of UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics in York and Spring Grove continue to see cases of RSV, flu, and COVID-19. Pediatricians at Penn State Health are continuing to see a lot of viral illnesses. Flag as irrelevant
	weho.org City of West Hollywood Marks World AIDS Day on December 1 weho.org Every year, United Nations agencies, governments, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and others across the globe join together to campaign around specific themes related to AIDS. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPLC Health Headlines: Study shows cervical cancer rates increasing KPLC Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - At one point in the U.S., cervical cancer was counted as one of the deadliest cancers, but the development of a screening test in the 1940′s and 50′s caused a significant drop in deaths. However, a new study shows that the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WEHOville DEC. 1: World AIDS Day in WeHo WEHOville Each year, the City of West Hollywood recognizes World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day originated at the 1988 United Nations World Summit of Ministers of Health on Programmes for AIDS Prevention and is held each year on December 1. Every year, United Nations ... Flag as irrelevant
	Q13 FOX (Seattle) CDC map shows where flu cases have spiked in the US Q13 FOX (Seattle) LOS ANGELES - As U.S. health officials continue to push for people to get their COVID-19 boosters, they also want to make sure you don't forget about flu season. More than half of U.S. states have high or very high levels of flu, unusually high for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline E-Cigarettes, Vaping Linked to Increased Risk of Tooth Decay and Cavities Healthline E-cigarettes, also called vapes, contain potentially harmful chemicals. Although research is emerging, the full implications of how e-cigarettes impact health, particularly oral health, are not yet known. A new cross-sectional study found that the use ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Benzodiazepines linked to increased risk for drug overdose among young people Healio Benzodiazepines, compared with alternative pharmacologic treatments for common sleep disorders, were linked to an increased risk for drug overdoses among young people, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open. Benzodiazepines are prescribed for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Administer additional dose of measles, rubella vaccines to children in vulnerable areas: Centre to states, UTs The Indian Express The special dose will be in addition to the primary vaccination schedule – first dose at 9-12 months and the second dose 16-24 months. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Badly behaved child or ADHD sufferer? Test developed to distinguish between the two Telegraph.co.uk An ADHD test that could distinguish badly behaved children from those with the condition has been developed by scientists at Yale University. Researchers have pinpointed brain differences in people with the attention disorder - including abnormal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint Measles: Know all about symptoms, prevention and treatment of this viral disease Livemint With a sudden rise in cases of measles, the World Health Organization (WHO) has noted that viral infection is becoming one of the biggest threats globally. A recent WHO statement said, "There is now an imminent threat of measles spreading to different ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu World AIDS Day sccgov.org World AIDS Day is honoring its 34th year in 2022. It is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for the estimated 38 million people living with HIV, and to honor the more than 36 million those who have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint In a first, experts reveal how migraines are more than a nasty headache Livemint In a research presented at the 108th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, health experts have, for the first time, revealed how migraine affects a patient's brain. A Migraine attack the can last from a ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net The safety and immunogenicity of a fourth dose of NVX-CoV2373 News-Medical.net In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers assessed the immunogenicity and safety of a fourth homologous boost dose of a recombinant severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein vaccine called ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Specific brain markers could help diagnose children with ADHD New Scientist A study of more than 7800 children has found that those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can have a smaller outer layer of the brain and specific neural connections not seen in those without the condition. The findings suggest that ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAND HIV-Positive Heart Transplant WAND Miriam Nieves, 62, on Tuesday eagerly hugged the mother and sisters of Brittany Newton, a 30-year old Louisiana woman whose heart she received earlier this year in what doctors at Montefiore Medical Center say was the first heart transplant from an HIV- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Why hungry bats could start the next pandemic Telegraph.co.uk Hungry bats are more likely to pass viruses onto humans and other animals, researchers have discovered – a finding that could help predict when new outbreaks will occur. In a detailed study of flying foxes in Australia ... Flag as irrelevant
	KEPR 19 King County reports first child flu death since 2019-2020 season KOMO News According to Seattle and King County's public health department, the child's death is both Washington state and the county's first pediatric flu death since the 2019-2020 flu season. There have been previously reported adult flu deaths in Washington state ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV For The First Time, Scientists Identify How Migraine Affects Brain NDTV "In people with chronic migraine and episodic migraine without aura, there are significant changes in the perivascular spaces of a brain region called the centrum semiovale. These changes have never been reported before," said study co-author Wilson Xu, a ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News 'Sticky' like candy: Vaping may increase risk of cavities NBC News Vaping may increase a person's risk for cavities and tooth decay, preliminary new research suggests. The aerosolized e-liquid used in vape pens may cover teeth in a sugary, sticky film that promotes bacteria growth ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint Mumbai sees 1 death, 13 fresh measles cases; taking tally to 233: BMC Livemint Mumbai in Maharashtra on Wednesday recorded one death and 13 fresh cases of measles, a viral disease, taking the city's total tally to 233, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. While 13 new cases of measles were reported, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KGO-TV Bay Area hospitals putting up overflow tents to deal with surge in pediatric RSV cases KGO-TV UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital has even set up a tent. Randi and Chase Thomas are heading home with their son after a quick visit to the doctor. They went to the hospital for a different reason ... Flag as irrelevant
	The BMJ Monkeypox: Single dose of smallpox vaccine offers 78% protection, UKHSA reports The BMJ The agency's analysis, released as a preprint, looked at monkeypox cases in England and vaccination uptake data from 4 July to 3 November 2022 in the eligible gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (GBMSM) cohort. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthgrades Your Guide on How to Get Rid of Lower Belly Fat Healthgrades Was this helpful? 0. Combining a balanced and healthy diet with physical exercise can help you lose excess fat, including in the lower belly ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBCTV18 WHO to rename monkeypox as 'MPOX'? Here's why CNBCTV18 The World Health Organization (WHO) is planning to rename monkeypox as "MPOX" in an effort to destigmatise the virus, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The decision is expected to be announced as early as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico WHO to rename monkeypox as 'MPOX' Politico Move comes amid White House pressure on the global health organization to move quickly to reduce stigma around the virus' name. A nurse ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Maharashtra News LIVE Updates: State sees 52 Covid-19 cases, no death; active tally now 557 as 109 recover Times of India Reported cases of Measles are increasing. The high-risk area is M-East & few other parts of Mumbai that have reported a high number of cases. A total of 22 outbreaks & 9 deaths have been reported: Dr Mangala Gomare, BMC Executive Health Officer, Mumbai. Flag as irrelevant
	National Post HIV-positive heart donor's family, recipient meet National Post NEW YORK (AP) — Brittany Newton's family grieved last spring when her life was cut short, at age 30, by a brain aneurysm. But they got to feel close to her again this week, listening to her heart beating in the chest of a thankful New York woman whose ... Flag as irrelevant
	Radiology Business 7T MRI scans provide a high-res look at how migraines affect the brain Radiology Business (A) Cerebral microbleeds (CMB) visualized as round, dark lesions (arrow) on SWI sequence in the left temporal lobe in a migraine case with aura. (B) Asymmetry in the appearance of the cortical vessels is more prominent on the left side (arrow) ... Flag as irrelevant

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