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Universal flu vaccine could counter future pandemic Scientists say they have made a breakthrough designing a vaccine against all 20 known types of flu. It uses the same messenger-ribonucleic-acid (mRNA) technology as successful Covid vaccines. Flu mutates and the current annual jab is updated to ensure ...
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UAB doctors working to eliminate cervical cancer in Alabama "The incidence is the highest among Hispanics, but mortality is higher among African American women," said Dr. Isabel Scarinci, the vice chair for Global and Rural Health in the UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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Green tea and coffee consumption and risk of kidney cancer in Japanese adults The study aimed to evaluate the association between green tea and coffee consumption and the risk of kidney cancer using data from a large prospective cohort study in Japan (the Japan Public Health Center-based Prospective Study: JPHC Study).
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Wolves Emboldened By Parasite More Likely To Lead Pack: Study Wolves infected with a common parasite are far more likely to become the leader of their pack, according to a new study, suggesting that the brain-dwelling intruder emboldens its host to take more risks. The single-celled parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, ...
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Gathering for the Holidays? Plan around the most vulnerable friends, family CHICAGO (CBS) -- As Americans enter the third pandemic holiday season, there are two more respiratory viruses surging: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza. CBS 2 brought in an expert to ask how people can gather safely and enjoy holiday ...
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RSV cases tick up; mother shares her family's experience with the virus RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Thanksgiving marks the kick-off to the Holiday season. Often that means spending time with family, but this year, there could be some unwelcomed guests - influenza, COVID-19, and the respiratory syncytial virus are making ...
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Local kindergartener lives happy life while managing diabetes Andrew said it took several hours for healthcare professionals at the hospital to find she had diabetes. Because it's rare for infants to be diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder, some of the hospital workers didn't think of running her blood sugar levels ...
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Avian Flu Outbreak Wipes Out 50.54 Million US Birds, a Record The U.S. outbreak, which began in February, infected flocks of poultry and non-poultry birds across 46 states, USDA data show. Wild birds like ducks transmit the virus, known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), through their feces, feathers or ...
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First pediatric flu death of the Arizona 2022 season; doctors warn against RSV, COVID too Some are worried about a tripledemic. A combination of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 is spreading this season and doctors are saying parents need to stay vigilant and up their preventative measures. "Every year we do unfortunately have flu deaths," said Dr. Gary ...
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Local pediatrician warns parents about measles with cases on the rise nationwide JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization say nearly 40 million children missed a measles vaccine dose last year. They also detect ongoing outbreaks in more than 20 countries right now.
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Experimental flu vaccine, developed using mRNA, seen as potential game changer An experimental influenza vaccine developed using messenger RNA technology appears capable of inducing what should be a protective immune response against all known subtypes of flu, at least in animals. If the work is translated into humans it could ...
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The potential of Sofosbuvir against COVID-19 neurological symptoms On 11th March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the global spread of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Despite the discovery of effective COVID-19 vaccines and ...
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BW.1- a new Omicron subvariant that escapes immunity The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causal agent of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), continues to evolve through genomic mutations. Emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants have been categorized as variants of interest ...
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A parasite makes wolves more likely to become pack leaders Toxoplasma gondii is sometimes called the "mind control" parasite: It can infect the brains of animals and mess with their behavior in ways that may kill the host but help ensure the parasite's spread. But now, researchers have found that infected ...
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Mumbai measles outbreak: Why are children at risk? Understand symptoms, vaccination and treatment "Yet measles is a preventable disease through vaccination and everybody should get their shots on priority," says Dr Asmita Mahajan, Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician, SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim.
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A multivalent nucleoside-modified mRNA vaccine against all known influenza virus subtypes Vaccines serve as an indispensable tool for the control and prevention of influenza, but several challenges remain. Some populations, for example, the elderly, respond poorly to vaccination. Furthermore, the highly variable nature of influenza viruses ...
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Measles outbreak in Mumbai: 233 confirmed cases, 8 deaths; latest updates, vaccinations and symptoms Mumbai has recorded 233 confirmed cases of measles and eight deaths due to the disease, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data stated. Mumbai's surrounding areas recorded 51 cases including 37 in Bhiwandi, 28 in Thane, 17 in Nashik, ...
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US in Midst of Deadliest Avian Flu Outbreak Ever, Driving Up Costs for Turkey, Eggs, More The deaths of chickens, turkeys and other birds represent the worst U.S. animal-health disaster to date, topping the previous record of 50.5 million birds that died in an avian-flu outbreak in 2015.
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Severe asthma attacks doubled post Covid-19: Study Researchers found that the likelihood of having a severe asthma episode was almost quadrupled among asthma patients. The study discovered a rise in the probability of these attacks following the relaxation of Covid-19 limits.
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Nigeria Currently Has 1.6Million HIV Patients On Treatment From 800000 In 2017 – Monitoring Agency, NACA No fewer than 1,619,133 Nigerians living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus are now on treatment, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS have said. "As of the end of September 2022, we have 1,619,133 persons on treatment, which represents a ...
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Measles: What you need to know about symptoms, prevention, and treatment of the disease Measles is an airborne viral disease; symptoms may appear 10–12 days after virus exposure and can last for 14 days or longer. The disease once again hit the headlines after the outbreak in Mumbai, which saw the death of a child who was infected with it ...
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Opinion: What Public Health Messaging Gets Wrong About Prostate Cancer Popular guidelines tell patients to watch out for urinary symptoms. But prostate cancer is usually a silent killer. Visual: E+ via Getty Images. By ...
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Avian flu kills 50m US birds in 2022: govt The deaths of chickens, turkeys and other birds represent the worst US animal-health disaster to date, topping the previous record of 50.5 million birds that died in an avian-flu outbreak in 2015.
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Mumbai scrambles to contain measles outbreak as virus kills 10 children With ten deaths over the last month and a sharp spike in cases, India's financial capital city Mumbai is staring at a measles outbreak. Until November 24, 2022, Mumbai has reported 252 confirmed cases. Measles is a common infectious disease, ...
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New subvariants, family gatherings may bring more Covid-19 after holiday, but experts don't expect severe surge As millions of Americans travel to gather with friends and family over the next few days, there's a good chance that Covid-19 will follow. Experts expect that Thanksgiving gatherings will stir up social networks and give new coronavirus subvariants ...
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Health secretary Steve Barclay insists nurses getting 'fair' pay rise as strike dates announced – UK politics live Good morning. Another day, another strike, because overnight the Royal College of Nursing has set the date for two 12-hour nursing strikes in December that will affect most of the UK. My colleagues Andrew Gregory and Jamie Grierson have the details here.
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Thousands of Canadians experienced depression for the first time during the pandemic, study suggests The results of a survey of more than 20,000 Canadian adults aged 50 and up, were published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, and identified quantitative data that shows prevalent surges in depression for older adults ...
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'Back with a vengeance': Flu season off to ferocious start in Alberta Hundreds of Albertans have been hospitalized by influenza and 12 have died from the infection since flu season kicked off last month, as viral spread accelerates. Advertisement 2. Story continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, ...
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