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	health Daily update ⋅ December 2, 2022
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	NPR What we know about the deadliest US bird flu outbreak in history NPR The U.S. is enduring an unprecedented poultry health disaster, with a highly contagious bird flu virus triggering the deaths of some 52.7 million animals. The culprit is highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI. It has ravaged farm flocks and chicken ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Ask a Doctor: Who will the new Alzheimer's drug help? The Washington Post Researchers announced this week that lecanemab slowed cognitive decline in patients at an early stage of the disease. After 18 months of treatment in a clinical trial with nearly 1,800 participants, the reduction in score on a clinical ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post 'Zombie' viruses are thawing in melting permafrost. But don't panic — yet The Washington Post The same team of French, Russian and German researchers previously isolated ancient viruses from the permafrost and published their findings in 2015. This concentration of fresh viruses suggests that such pathogens are probably more common in the tundra ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Opioid Addiction: Overdose Risk Increases After Pain Relievers Are Discontinued Healthline Experts say the medical profession has been debating for more than a decade about when opioids should be given to people for pain relief. They note that there are other ways to reduce pain without using medications. Flag as irrelevant
	American Medical Association What doctors wish patients knew about RSV infection American Medical Association This flu season, as influenza cases pick up and experts weigh concerns about a possible surge in COVID-19 cases, children's hospitals are already filling up with another viral threat: respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The drastic and unusually early ... Flag as irrelevant
	OPB News Oregon's hospitals are struggling, with weeks to go in the respiratory illness season OPB News Across the state, a health care system that has largely risen to the challenge of managing more than 100 young children hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus is facing a new stress test: a sharp increase in adult patients with the flu and COVID-19. Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Very few Americans know drinking alcohol increases cancer risk, study finds Today.com Despite conclusive research showing that all alcoholic beverages, including wine, increase the risk of many types of cancer, a survey of nearly 4,000 U.S. adults found that less than a third knew that alcohol consumption was a risk factor for cancer. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Signs That COVID Infection Might Harm the Liver U.S. News & World Report The virus appears to increase liver stiffness, a sign of potential long-term injury, but it's too early to tell if that portends serious liver disease, the researchers said. "COVID infections ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News 40 years after start of AIDS epidemic, special looks at the pain and the promise ABC News ABC News spoke with organizers, scientists and doctors who discussed the relatively low rate of people taking PrEP, the antiviral medication used to prevent HIV, as one obstacle in their fight. Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle Powerful photos show San Francisco's fight against AIDS epidemic San Francisco Chronicle Visuals by Scott Sommerdorf, Steve Ringman, Gary Fong, Tom Levy, Jerry Telfer, Frederic Larson, Vince Maggiora, Brant Ward, Deanne Fitzmaurice. Visuals editing by Ash Adams. Top of story: ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN HIV vaccine candidate induces immune response in early clinical trial: 'An important step forward' CNN An experimental HIV vaccine has been found to induce broadly neutralizing antibodies among a small group of volunteers in a Phase 1 study. The findings suggest that a two-dose regimen of the vaccine, given eight weeks apart, can elicit immune responses ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Teen brains aged faster than normal from pandemic stress, study says The Washington Post Researchers knew teens had higher "levels of depression, anxiety and fearfulness" than "before the pandemic. But we knew nothing about the effects on their brains," said Gotlib, who is director of the Stanford Neurodevelopment, Affect, and Psychopathology ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTOP Candlelight vigil in Northwest DC remembers victims of HIV on World AIDS Day WTOP A giant HIV/AIDS awareness ribbon made of red balloons fluttered gently in the evening breeze Thursday as Whitman-Walker Health observed World AIDS Day 2022 with a candlelight vigil in Northwest, D.C.. Since 1988, World AIDS Day has been observed on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com SARS-CoV-2 viral load and shedding kinetics Nature.com Understanding the factors and mechanisms that influence infectious virus shedding and the period during which individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 are contagious is crucial to guide public health measures and limit transmission. Furthermore, diagnostic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune Nutrient-rich foods that boost your immune system and help you fend off infections Fortune Food might not be medicine, but optimal nutrition is essential for healthy immune function. The gut microbiome, which refers to the trillions of bacteria that live symbiotically in our GI tracts, depends on a diet rich in vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole ... Flag as irrelevant
	OPB News How to treat a child with RSV safely at home — and when to call the doctor OPB News Pediatric intensive care beds in Oregon are nearly full with young patients who are struggling to breathe. That's because there's an unprecedented surge in RSV, a respiratory illness that primarily affects young children and infants. But while it sounds ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Alzheimer's Disease: Swelling May Be Root Cause, New Drug May Slow Progression Healthline Another study found that swelling in the neurons caused by certain plaques may contribute to the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Clinical trial results published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine show that the experimental drug ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCBD New Mexico Dept. of Health issues public health emergency to address rise in respiratory viruses KCBD NEW MEXICO (KCBD) - The New Mexico Department of Health has issued a public health emergency order in response to a surge of pediatric cases and hospitalizations of respiratory viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Irritable Bowel Syndrome: How the Pull of Gravity May Contribute to IBS Healthline The exact causes of irritable bowel disease (IBS) aren't really known. However, a researcher says gravity may be a factor as it can pull down on internal body organs. Experts say IBS can be difficult to diagnose, but certain diets and stress management ... Flag as irrelevant
	10TV Central Ohio health departments monitoring measles exposures as outbreak expands 10TV According to the CDC, measles is one of the most contagious of all infectious diseases. Author: Lindsey Mills. Published: 5:13 PM EST December 1, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report AHA News: What's New With the Flu? Here Are 7 Things to Know U.S. News & World Report By American Heart Association News. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Dec. 1, 2022 (American Heart Association News) -- Don't call it a comeback if it was never really gone, but the flu is poised for a breakout year. Like the killer in a horror movie franchise, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline My HIV Diagnosis Healthline Welcome to Diagnosis Diaries. Throughout this series, we'll share real stories from real people about receiving a diagnosis for a chronic condition. Flag as irrelevant
	WHSV New mpox case may change how some view the virus WHSV HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - On Thursday, Virginia's Department of Health (VDH) reported the first death of a person diagnosed with mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in the state. In a press release, VDH described the patient as an adult male from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Columbus Dispatch A measles outbreak in Greater Columbus is growing. What you need to know The Columbus Dispatch The disease is highly contagious as around 90% of unvaccinated individuals who are exposed to measles will become infected, according to Columbus Public Health and Franklin County Public Health. Symptoms of the measles include fever, cough, rash, runny ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Virginia reports first monkeypox death The Washington Post The person who died was a resident of the health department's Eastern region, which includes Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads and the Eastern Shore. Officials declined to disclose the person's age, gender identity or vaccination status. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News US Will Test Sewage in More Locations for Polio WebMD Dec. 1, 2022 -- Earlier this year, New York state communities began testing sewage for signs of polio infection after a man was diagnosed with paralytic polio in Rockland County outside New York City. Now, the CDC says more locations will begin testing ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKRC TV Cincinnati New driver training created at Cincinnati Children's keeps teens with ADHD safer on roads WKRC TV Cincinnati "When they are doing a secondary task, like looking at the speedometer, or non-driving task like adjusting the radio or checking their phone, what they do is look away for longer periods of time," said Jeff Epstein, a pediatric psychologist at Cincinnati ... Flag as irrelevant
	Smithsonian Second Death Tied to Experimental Alzheimer's Treatment Smithsonian While the new drug is seen as a breakthrough, these deaths highlight a possible risk to patients on blood thinners, experts say. Will Sullivan. December 1, 2022 4:59 p.m.. A brain scan of a person with Alzheimer's disease BSIP / Contributor via Getty ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Montreal health officials look to reverse decline of routine childhood vaccinations CBC.ca Montreal Public Health has launched a campaign to remind parents to verify their child's vaccination status, especially for those six and under. A growing number of kids have yet to be inoculated against dangerous diseases like measles, mumps, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSHU Long Island saw 17% increase in new HIV cases in 2021, state study finds WSHU "People were reluctant to come into health care facilities and get screening tests," said Dr. Joseph McGowan, medical director of Northwell Health's Center for AIDS Research and Treatment. "And so now, in ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Gargling with povidone-iodine may reduce salivary viral load in COVID-19 patients News-Medical.net A prospective, randomized, open-level clinical trial demonstrates that gargling with povidone-iodine accelerates viral clearance and reduces saliva infectivity in patients with asymptomatic or mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Flag as irrelevant
	Cedars-Sinai How Gravity May Cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome Cedars-Sinai The hypothesis, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, describes how the intestines, spine, heart, nerves and brain evolved to manage gravity. New Hypothesis Unifies Several Contrasting Theories That May Help Explain the Underlying ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Flu has killed 3 children, 10 adults in Alabama this season, ADPH says al.com Published: Dec. 01, 2022, 11:52 a.m.. Alabama reports very high flu transmission. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that Alabama ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Students with HIV Need Support Scientific American In July 2014, in Kenya an HIV-testing and counseling services (HTS) counselor confirmed that I had HIV, initiating me into a new world of stigma and discrimination. All I could do was accept my diagnosis and live one day at a time, because I thought I ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Lancet Diabetes after SARS-CoV-2 infection The Lancet The COVID-19 global pandemic represents a unique opportunity to better understand the post-viral and post-infectious condition. More than 2 years into the pandemic, a large body of evidence makes it clear that infection with SARS-CoV-2 can lead to ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com Multnomah County officials urge voluntary masking as Portland-area hospitals face flood of respiratory patients oregonlive.com Published: Dec. 01, 2022, 5:08 p.m.. Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. Randall Children's Hospital in North Portland. Flag as irrelevant
	Buffalo News The flu vaccine is a good match this year – and cases are rising Buffalo News Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein gets a flu shot from a Wegmans pharmacist in 2021 at a county employee vaccination clinic in Buffalo. Provided by the Erie County Department of Health. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Young and old more likely to face severe flu. Here's why doctors think it happens CBC.ca Canadians have been getting sick enough with seasonal flu to land in hospital, say doctors with suggestions on who is most at risk and what it could mean for festive gatherings. "We're starting to now see the effect of flu on certain populations, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel Four hospitalized with flu in Mesa County in November The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel "We are starting to see that increase in respiratory viruses that we expected this time of year," said MCPH Disease Surveillance and Emergency Response Program Manager Rachel Burmeister. "That includes both the flu, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Weill Cornell Medicine Newsroom Experimental Vaccines Offer Long-term Protection Against Severe COVID Weill Cornell Medicine Newsroom To evaluate SARS-CoV-2 infant vaccination, the researchers immunized two groups of eight infant rhesus macaques at the California National Primate Research Center at 2 months of age and again four weeks later. Each animal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Inside Precision Medicine Role of Gene Tied to Alzheimer's Disease Risk Gene Identified Inside Precision Medicine Microglia are immune cells located in the brain that remove the dead cells and amyloid plaques that are associated with AD. For this study, the team focused on the gene INPP5D (inositol polyphosphate-5-phosphatase D) which previous studies have linked as a ... Flag as irrelevant

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