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'Tripledemic' Rages On: Fever-Filled Weeks Lie Ahead In particular, influenza and R.S.V., or respiratory syncytial virus, hit early and hard this fall, causing major outbreaks that are now overlapping with a resurgent coronavirus. This viral pileup — what some are calling a ...
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Covid-19 and drug overdoses drive US life expectancy to lowest level in 25 years, CDC reports Life expectancy in the United States dropped for the second consecutive year in 2021, falling to the lowest it has been since 1996, according to final mortality data published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National ...
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American life expectancy is now at its lowest in nearly two decades The two reports, released by the CDC on Thursday, show deaths from COVID-19 and drug overdoses, most notably synthetic opioids like fentanyl, were the primary drivers of the drop in life expectancy.
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US life expectancy continued to fall in 2021 as covid, drug deaths surged Even as some peer nations began to bounce back from the toll of the pandemic, life expectancy in the U.S. dropped to 76.4 years at birth, down from 77 in 2020, according to data from the National Center for Health Statistics.
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Study Says Food Dye Red 40 Can Trigger Bowel Problems Dec. 21, 2022 -- A common food dye found in candy, soft drinks and some cereals, known as Allura Red, can lead to inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease and other health problems, new research shows. Long-term ingestion of the dye disrupts gut ...
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Flu, RSV, and COVID: The Pediatric 'Tripledemic' In this video, Jeremy Faust, MD, editor-in-chief of MedPage Today, sits down with Zachary Rubin, MD, to discuss the "tripledemic" of flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID that has led to a wave of pediatric hospitalizations in the past few ...
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Coffee Might Pose Danger to Folks With Severe High Blood Pressure "We were surprised that heavy coffee consumption was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease mortality among people with severe hypertension, but not in those without hypertension or with grade 1 hypertension," said study author Dr.
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High number of mosquitoes found with mutation that resists insecticides The insecticides that target disease-spreading mosquitoes are running into nature's ultimate defense mechanism: evolution. Scientists reported Wednesday that mosquitoes in Cambodia and Vietnam increasingly carry a mutation that makes them resistant to ...
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Health officials keeping close eye out for invasive Strep infections in children Cases of "flesh eating disease" have been reported in Europe, and at least two children have died in the US. By Kay Lazar Globe Staff,Updated December 22, 2022, 44 minutes ago. Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as Group A strep, a common bacteria that ...
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Colorectal Cancer Genetic Risk Factor Findings Could Help Identify Individuals at Risk A comprehensive analysis of more than 100,000 colorectal cancer (CRC) cases has identified upwards of 100 new genetic risk factors strongly linked with the disease. Findings from the study, which was led by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer ...
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Getting sick can ruin your holidays. Here's what to know to stay healthy Flu deaths, however, have continued to tick up. At least 40 Washingtonians have died this season, including three children. More than half were over 65 or had underlying health conditions, Lindquist said.
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Dolphins show hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, new study suggests The findings may also provide a possible answer to unexplained strandings of dolphins along the coast, researchers said. Alzheimer's disease is a common neurodegenerative disorder that mostly affects older humans, with symptoms such as memory loss ...
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Cluster Headache Hits Women Harder, but Is Often Misdiagnosed Detailed questionnaires from over 800 patients showed that women were more frequently diagnosed with chronic cluster headache subtype than men (18% vs 9%, P=0.0002), reported Andrea Belin, PhD, of the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and co-authors in ...
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'Super' mosquitoes have now mutated to withstand insecticides, scientists say One of the most concerning mutations appeared in about 78% in collected specimens of Aedes aegypti -- one of the most infamous species of mosquito and a major vector of dengue, yellow fever and Zika virus, according to the study.
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Medical experts warn of potential spike in flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases after the holidays "My husband is actually home right now with COVID," Danielle Chambers of Washington Heights. So for a third year now Chambers has to change her family's Christmas plans. "Christmas is ...
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Flu, COVID-19, RSV filling Ohio hospitals, health officials say CLEVELAND, Ohio —The three main viruses in circulation this winter — influenza, COVID-19 and RSV — are placing Ohio hospitals under significant strain, the state's top health official said Wednesday. And it's possible that hospitals may see even more ...
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Stop Screening Asymptomatic Hospital Patients for COVID, Experts Say THURSDAY, Dec. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A nationwide group of infection control experts recommends U.S. health care facilities stop testing patients for COVID-19 before hospital admission or scheduled surgeries if they have no virus symptoms.
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Why People With Severe Hypertension Should Drink Only 1 Cup of Coffee Per Day The researchers also found that having one cup of coffee and green tea on the same day wasn't associated with an increase the risk of death related to cardiovascular disease at any blood pressure measurement, although both drinks contain caffeine.
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Researchers may have cracked why some people have long-term smell loss from COVID Last February, Ruth Sheehan recovered from a COVID-19 infection that took away her sense of smell. Nearly two years later, her olfactory world is still dark. The smells of perfume, the Thanksgiving turkey, subtle food seasoning and coffee are similarly ...
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Spread holiday cheer, not disease: How to avoid flu, RSV, COVID-19 'Tis the season to gather with loved ones to celebrate the holidays. Unfortunately, it's also the season for respiratory viruses. Health officials have some tips to spread Christmas cheer − not respiratory syncytial virus, influenza and COVID-19.
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Dolphins show hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, new study suggests Findings showed that three aged dolphins — a long-finned pilot whale, a white-beaked dolphin and a bottlenose dolphin — presented brain changes, or lesions, associated with Alzheimer's disease in humans. Tara ...
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What's Going Around: Flu, COVID, strep throat, RSV WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate report the flu, COVID, strep throat, and other viral upper respiratory illnesses. Pediatricians at Penn State Health are seeing a spike in flu cases, and they continue ...
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Antidepressants, infection combination can lead to neurological disorders in infants SSRIs are prescribed to 80 percent of pregnant women who need depression medication, and the drugs are widely considered safe. Prior research showed infections and autoimmune disorders can alter a mother's immune state during pregnancy and affect ...
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Comprehensive lung cell atlas offers insights into an unexpected immune niche in the airways Chronic lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease, are leading causes of death worldwide1. Understanding communication between cells within their local environment in healthy lungs can ...
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Adults could achieve physical activity targets by walking "Teabag style" for a few minutes each day Global rates of physical inactivity have not budged in the past 20 years, despite campaigns to increase physical activity and boost cardiovascular fitness in adults. The inefficient walking styles of Mr Teabag and Mr Putey, acted ...
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Another FIVE kids die of Strep A as UK's death toll hits 24 UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data shows 21 kids in England have died from the usually-mild bacterial infection. Two children in Wales and one in Northern Ireland have also lost their lives ...
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Children's Tylenol in short supply - here's what parents can do A severe season of cold and flu is leading to empty pharmacy shelves and thinning supplies of antibiotics in the US and other parts of the world. Parents are struggling to find children's versions of over-the-counter medicines like Ibuprofen and ...
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Doctors urge caution at holiday gatherings amid 'tripledemic' concern Medical experts are warning Long Islanders about a "tripledemic" of highly contagious viruses as loved ones are set to gather for the holidays. Cases of the flu, COVID-19 and RSV continue to spread across the country. Doctors at Northwell Health say ...
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Cluster Headaches Last Longer, Are More Severe in Women As reported by Medscape Medical News, a recent study showed that participants with CH were significantly more likely to have comorbid conditions, including mental disorders and other neurologic diseases. In the current study, 847 patients ...
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T-cell immunity remains effective against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers report that sublineages of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant effectively escape B-cell immune responses by modifying neutralizing ...
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What's Going Around: Flu, COVID, strep throat, RSV WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians across the Midstate report the flu, COVID, strep throat and other viral upper respiratory illnesses. Pediatricians at Penn State Health are seeing a spike in flu cases, and they continue to ...
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John Cleese's classic "silly walk" burns more calories than a normal gait "Half a century ago, the [Ministry of Silly Walks] skit might have unwittingly touched on a powerful way to enhance cardiovascular fitness in adults," the authors wrote. "Had an initiative to promote inefficient movement been adopted in the early 1970s, we ...
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British Doctors Save Baby's Life In 'World-First' Repairing Of Heart Using Placenta Stem Cells Finley is now a healthy 2-year-old, and researchers have improved the method to make stem cell plasters that might be sewn over holes in the heart or anomalies in blood vessels and valves. It would imply that kids with congenital cardiac defects wouldn't ...
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New study reveals dementia risks unique to people with African ancestry The findings appear in the December 22, 2022, issue of Molecular Psychiatry. "MVP represents an incredible resource for examining the genetics of many diseases, including dementia," said study author Dr. Mark ...
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Improving neuroplasticity hastens hearing among cochlear implant recipients Kick-starting the brain's natural ability to adjust to new circumstances, known as neuroplasticity, improves how effectively a cochlear implant can restore hearing loss, a new study in deaf rats shows. Researchers say the investigation may help explain ...
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Breast cancer breakthrough: NZ-led research finds way to reduce risk without surgery A global study led by the University of Otago has discovered a gene that, when modified, could reduce the risk of breast cancer. Finding the new gene also opens the door to developing a drug that ...
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Study finds how long Covid causes smell loss for months, even years The reason some people fail to recover their sense of smell after COVID-19 is linked to an ongoing immune assault on olfactory nerve cells and an associated decline in the number of those cells, a team of scientists from Duke University, US, report.
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Gene therapy restored immune system in children with rare disorder Most children with SCID will die before the age of 2 unless treated with a bone marrow transplant. However, infants with Artemis-deficient SCID – a rare subtype of the condition – are less likely to have a successful transplant due to unique genetic ...
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GP advises parents on non-Covid virus leaving children struggling to breathe as cases rise Health officials are warning that it can develop into a temperature, irritability, and difficulty breathing. With cases on the rise, and Strep A remaining a threat too, Dr. Murugesan Raja, a Manchester ...
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Breakthrough gene therapy gives hope for Artemis-SCID Artemis-severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is a very rare genetic disorder typically treated with a bone marrow transplant from a healthy donor, ideally a matched brother or sister. However, the new gene therapy adds a healthy copy of the Artemis gene ...
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A TikTok trend sold out diabetes medication in US, leaving patients dizzy Doctors in the US are prescribing diabetic drug Ozempic to non-diabetics who want to use them for weight loss, resulting in a shortage for patients. PHOTO: REUTERS. Updated. 28 sec ago. Published. 14 min ago. Facebook WhatsApp Twitter More.
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Otago Uni makes major breast cancer breakthrough The initial study was the world's largest of women known to have mutations of the breast cancer genes — BRCA1 and BRCA2. It made two significant discoveries, he said. "We have found a gene ...
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More than 100 New Genetic Risks Factors of CRC Identified Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, conducting a a broad, comprehensive analysis of more than 100,000 cases of colorectal cancer (CRC) have identified 100-plus new genetic risk factors strongly linked with the disease.
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Ohio health officials to give statewide update on spread of flu, COVID and RSV ahead of Christmas gatherings COLUMBUS, Ohio — With family gatherings right around the corner for Christmas and New Year celebrations, Ohio health officials are giving a statewide update on respiratory viruses at 11 a.m. today. Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Bruce ...
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Phantom smells may be a sign of trouble Sniff test: Problems with smell can indicate a variety of health troubles, including Covid infection, experts say. Link copied. SAVE Create your free profile or log in to save this article. Dec. 21, 2022, 6:04 AM PST / Source: NBC News.
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Common food dye can trigger inflammatory bowel diseases The dye directly disrupts gut barrier function and increases the production of serotonin, a hormone/neurotransmitter found in the gut, which subsequently alters gut microbiota composition, leading to increased susceptibility to colitis. Allura Red ...
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Flu and RSV and Amoxicillin? Oh My! Viruses are the most common cause of both upper and lower respiratory tract infections, and they are roaring back this year. Tangentially relevant is a concomitant shortage of amoxicillin suspension that is occurring as both respiratory syncytial virus ( ...
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Letter: Alzheimer's breakthrough is not the end of the story Besides physical activity, healthy diet and weight control, antihypertensive medication is probably the only proven method to prevent clinical memory disease. I'm confident that reducing the suboptimal adherence to prevention ...
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'3 viruses at once': Ohio doctors battle RSV, Covid-19, flu ahead of Christmas CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Doctors across Northeast Ohio are battling the "tripledemic," also known as the combined threat of RSV, Covid-19 and influenza. One local family has a serious reminder to take your health seriously. They know firsthand how sick ...
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When it's just not your season; managing Seasonal Affective Disorder Those include feeling really down, losing interest in things a person would usually enjoy, extreme fatigue, difficulty concentrating and making decisions, eating more or less than usual, feeling guilty about oneself and in extreme cases suicidal thoughts ...
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