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	health Daily update ⋅ November 7, 2022
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	NPR Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol NPR If you were prescribed medicine to lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke, would you take it? Millions of Americans are prescribed statins such as Lipitor, Crestor or generic formulations to lower their cholesterol. But lots of people are hesitant ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Lab-grown blood given to people in world-first clinical trial BBC News The research project combines teams in Bristol, Cambridge, London and at NHS Blood and Transplant. It focuses on the red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Can Adults Get RSV? U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- As health experts warn about RSV infections in infants and toddlers, adults should know that they, too, can become severely ill from the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Lab-grown blood given to humans in world-first trial aimed at combatting rare disorders CNBC LONDON — Blood grown in a laboratory has been transfused into humans for the first time in a landmark clinical trial that U.K. researchers say could significantly improve treatment for people with blood disorders and rare blood types. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Certain Melanoma Patients May Have Better Outcomes U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- While melanoma remains the most deadly type of skin cancer, new research has found that a subset of patients with early disease are at very low risk of dying. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Ultra-processed foods linked with early deaths: study The Hill Ultra-processed foods account for more than half of Americans' daily caloric intake. New data shows consumption of these foods is linked with significant increases in premature deaths. Researchers estimate eating less of these foods could lead to lower ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Alabama 1 of 3 states with heaviest flu outbreaks, CDC shows; widespread in every county al.com Every health district now reports "significant" flu activity with widespread outbreaks. This time last year, no significant outbreaks were reported and only three areas – Mobile, West Central and Northeast Alabama – reported lab-confirmed cases. Flag as irrelevant
	University of Bristol First ever clinical trial of laboratory grown red blood cells being transfused into another person underway University of Bristol If proved safe and effective, manufactured blood cells could in time revolutionise treatments for people with blood disorders such as sickle cell and rare blood types. It can be difficult to find enough well-matched donated blood for some people with these ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Statin therapy 'vastly superior' to common dietary supplements for cholesterol lowering Healio Daily rosuvastatin lowered LDL, total cholesterol and serum triglycerides significantly more than placebo and six common over-the-counter dietary supplements, with no supplement lowering LDL more than placebo. Source: Adobe Stock. Flag as irrelevant
	Iredell Health System Dispelling Myths about Diabetes Iredell Health System And, according to Amy Brant, wellness nurse and diabetes program manager for the Iredell Wellness & Diabetes Center, this number is only increasing. "As each year goes by, diabetes diagnosis rates are intensifying ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Influenza hospitalizations at highest level in ten years, predicting a severe US flu season News-Medical.net On November 4, 2022, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published their weekly Influenza Surveillance Report for Week 43 (October 23, 2022, to October 29, 2022). With a cumulative hospitalization rate of 2.9/100,000 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Exercise, healthy behaviours still key to managing risk of heart disease — but depression can interfere Ottawa Citizen The guideline, released Monday, includes recommendations that people at risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease be screened for depression. "Depression has a direct impact on cardiovascular outcomes and management." Ottawa ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toronto Star Conversations are critical when it comes to breast cancer screening Toronto Star Breast cancer screening can be confusing. Who should have a screening mammogram and at what age? What are the benefits or risks? People deserve clear information. There's no single answer to any of these important questions, since personal health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Studies: Paxlovid Cuts Long Covid Risk; Zinc Appears To Help Treat Covid Kaiser Health News Researchers found that taking Paxlovid within five days of testing positive was linked to a 26% lower risk of long covid, Bloomberg reported. And taking oral zinc twice a day dramatically cut the risk of an ICU stay or death from covid, a study found. Flag as irrelevant
	REVYUH.com DNA barcoding finds cancer cells' ability to evade immune system Mirage News Some cancer cells can deploy parallel mechanisms to evade the immune system's defences as well as resist immunotherapy treatment, according to a new study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. By suppressing the action of killer T-cells and ... Flag as irrelevant
	BlackburnNews.com HPPH confirms several flu cases in children under 5 BlackburnNews.com Huron Perth Public Health has confirmed several cases of the flu in children under 5. HPPH says this is noteworthy because influenza testing is very limited, so they don't usually see this number of lab-confirmed cases of influenza in children this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical News Today Nanoparticles for Chemoimmunotherapy Against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Dove Medical Press Surgery and traditional chemotherapy are the primary treatment options. Immunotherapy shows high potential for treating various cancers but exhibits limited efficacy against TNBC as a monotherapy. Chemoimmunotherapy has broad prospects for applications for ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Paxlovid reduces risk of long Covid, Veterans Affairs study finds CNN Paxlovid, the antiviral pill that reduces the risk of hospitalization and death from Covid-19, also reduces the risk of long Covid, according to a new study by researchers at the US Department of Veterans Affairs. The study, posted online as a preprint ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Black community embracing natural hair as study shows risks of chemical straightening CBC.ca A new medical study has found that women who use chemical hair straighteners and relaxers may have a higher risk of uterine cancer — but for many Black women who have turned to these treatments throughout their lives, the results are not a surprise. Flag as irrelevant

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