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Very High Blood Pressure? Limit Coffee Consumption, Study Says Dec. 27, 2022 -- Drinking two or more cups of coffee daily is linked to double the risk of death from heart disease if you have severe high blood pressure, a new study from Japan suggests. Previous studies have found that coffee consumption can reduce ...
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Ohio: Measles outbreak rises to 82, 90 percent unvaccinated The first measles case was identified October 22, 2022, and as of December 27th there are 82 confirmed cases with 32 hospitalizations and no deaths. The current outbreak started with four unvaccinated children in a childcare ...
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Oxfordshire charity helping NHS eliminate Hepatitis C It comes after a five-year contract worth almost £1bn across England to buy antiviral drugs for patients which has seen deaths from Hepatitis C, including liver disease and cancer, fall by 35%.
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New Study Reveals Why Babies Kick, Wiggle and Move Right From Birth The University of Tokyo study combined detailed motion capture of newborns and infants with a musculoskeletal computer model to enable researchers to analyse communication among muscles and sensations across the whole body. Based on the babies' random ...
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The US may make anti-overdose drug naloxone available over the counter in 2024 Naloxone, a drug that is used to reverse overdoses caused by opioid use, might soon be available without a prescription in the US. Harm Reduction Therapeutics, a nonprofit pharmaceutical company, has developed a nasal spray that delivers naloxone, ...
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Another Mediterranean Diet Bonus: Healthier Pregnancies Specifically, women who stuck to the diet had a 21% overall reduced risk of preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, preterm birth, delivery of a small baby and stillbirth, researchers report. "We ...
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CDC Issues Warning Over Invasive Strep A Cases After at Least 2 Kids Die in US Group A streptococcus is a type of bacteria that can cause a range of illness, from strep throat and scarlet fever to skin infections. An invasive case of strep A refers to when the bacteria spread to parts of the body that they don't normally reach, like ...
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The Role of NLRP3 Inflammasome Signaling on Arrhythmias in Diabetes Diabetes is associated with a chronic low-grade inflammatory state and can lead to negative remodeling of myocardial tissue. Advancing inflammatory response has been proven related to the development of arrhythmias. The ...
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FDA Fast-Tracks Approval of Overdose Reversal Drug for OTC Use Dec. 27, 2022 – An inexpensive overdose-reversal drug in nasal spray form is being fast-tracked by the FDA for consideration to be sold over-the-counter, its maker, Harm Reduction Therapeutics Inc., announced on Monday.
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Ohio measles outbreak raises concern about rising number of unvaccinated children Most of the children affected — 74 of the 82 — are unvaccinated against the disease. Four are partially vaccinated, while the remaining four have an unknown vaccination status. None of the 84 are fully vaccinated.
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Did herpes drug help relieve long COVID brain fog? Then, I had an outbreak of cold sores. My primary care doctor prescribed an antiviral drug called Valtrex. After two rounds of the medication, I noticed I was able to think far better than in the past six months. I can't prove the Valtrex helped ease the ...
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Flu, COVID, RSV cases still surging in Gila County Because some of the symptoms of flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory illnesses are similar, the difference between them cannot be made based on symptoms alone. Testing is needed to tell what the illness is and to confirm a diagnosis.
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Explainer | How is India trying to beat cervical cancer? The National Technical Advisory Group for Immunisation (NTAGI) had recommended the introduction of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). The UIP is one of the largest public health ...
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Experts predict RSV, strep, common cold will infect increased number of people in new year MIAMI (CBS/CBS Newspath/WKRC) - Health experts are predicting COVID-19, the flu and RSV will make a strong comeback at the end of this week and the numbers will stay high into the first two weeks of January. All of it is due to travel and holiday ...
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Scientists find signs of Alzheimer's in dolphin brains A recent study published in the European Journal of Neuroscience, found that three species of dolphin showed signs of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers say they hope the new findings will provide greater insight into the disease and its impact on humans ...
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New way of using DNA to kill cancer cells could pave the way for a cure, scientists say The method targets human cervical cancer and breast cancer-derived cells, as well as malignant melanoma cells in mice. It uses a pair of hair clip shaped, cancer-killing DNA which are injected into ...
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Scientists find key reason for ongoing loss of smell in long-COVID Anosmia is thought to be caused by the effect of SARS-CoV-2 on the olfactory epithelium, which consists of the odor-detecting primary olfactory sensory neurons, a sustentacular cell layer forming a barrier, and basal stem cells or progenitor cells that ...
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Long COVID: Could Mono Virus or Fat Cells be Playing Roles? This photo provided by Amy Watson of Portland, Ore., shows her during an iron infusion in December 2022. Watson, approaching 50, says she has "never had any kind of recovery" from COVID-19. She has had severe migraines, plus digestive, nerve and foot ...
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Are Heart Attacks Common In Winter? Here's How To Keep The Heart Healthy In Winter Blood vessels constrict in response to the cold. The chance of stroke and heart attack may also rise as a result of this. Wintertime coronary artery constriction can make angina, or chest pain from coronary heart disease, worse.
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New test detects biomarker of Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration in blood samples The biomarker, called "brain-derived tau," or BD-tau, outperforms current blood diagnostic tests used to detect Alzheimer's-related neurodegeneration clinically. It is specific to Alzheimer's disease and correlates well with Alzheimer's neurodegeneration ...
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Study provides safety assurance to the global population regarding COVID-19 booster vaccines In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at Tel Aviv University equipped close to 5,000 Israelis with smartwatches and monitored their physiological parameters over two years. Of those monitored, 2,038 received the booster dose of the coronavirus ...
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Vaccine hesitancy fueling resurgence of diseases, experts say Officials said most of the 82 children infected were old enough to get shots but their parents chose not to vaccinate them, resulting in the country's largest outbreak of measles this year. According to state data, ...
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New blood test to detect Alzheimer's disease developed A group of neuroscientists, led by University of Pittsburgh, US, have identified the biomarker, called "brain-derived tau", or BD-tau, which outperforms current blood diagnostic tests used to detect Alzheimer's-related neurodegeneration clinically.
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Can ChatGPT AI chatbot spot early stages of Alzheimer's? - study Popular artificial intelligence-powered chatbot ChatGPT may have another use aside from answering questions and writing stories based on prompts: According to a recent study, it may also prove useful in detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease.
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New blood test developed to detect signs of Alzheimer's disease Currently, diagnosing Alzheimer's disease requires "expensive" and time-consuming neuroimaging tests, say researchers, including those from the University of Pittsburgh in the US.
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Toddler dies in sleep hours after casualty staff say 'take her home and give her Calpol' A heartbroken couple said they "want answers" after their 22-month-old toddler died just hours after she was sent home from hospital. Hailey Thompson was diagnosed with a virus on December 18, but her family said they were advised by staff in casualty ...
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New blood test could diagnose Alzheimer's disease even without symptoms Alzheimer's disease is progressive in nature · Starts from mild memory loss to loss of the ability to carry on a conversation · New study have identified which blood tests are best at detecting Alzheimer's.
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How to prepare for bariatric surgery if you have food addiction In simple words, Bariatric Surgery reduces the size of the stomach which in turn reduces the hunger hormone Ghrelin and the appetite of the patient is reduced. Preparing for a weight loss surgery requires both physiological as well as psychological ...
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New Blood Test Can Detect Alzheimer's Disease, Say Scientists in Breakthrough Scientists have developed a breakthrough blood test that's able to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, according to a new paper published on December 27th in Brain. While current tests involve expensive scans or painful lumbar puncture, "a blood test is ...
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In a first! Scientists use artificial DNA to kill cancer cells: Here's what you need to know Notably, nucleic acids (namely DNA and RNA) drugs are not typically used for cancer treatments and have been challenging in the past given that it is difficult for them to distinguish between cancer cells and other healthy cells.
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CDC alerts clinicians on severe strep A increase The rise in severe infections has occurred alongside the nation's surge in respiratory viruses. Viral respiratory infections are often concurrent or precede severe group A strep infections, health experts say. The CDC recommends healthcare providers ...
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In COVID's third winter, biggest threat is three viruses at once RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, often feels like a common cold for adults and otherwise healthy children. But for infants, the elderly or immunocompromised people it can be dangerous. According to the CDC, RSV is the most common cause of bronchitis ...
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Unlocking cancer's ancestry Krasnitz and CSHL Postdoctoral Fellow Pascal Belleau are working to reveal the genealogical connections between cancer and race or ethnicity. They've developed new software that accurately infers continental ancestry from tumor DNA and RNA. Their work ...
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Hester Biosciences to develop inactivated influenza vaccine for poultry Animal healthcare player Hester Biosciences Ltd will develop and commercialise the low pathogenic avian influenza inactivated vaccine for poultry. The company has signed an agreement to acquire the indigenously-developed technology from Indian Council of ...
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New insight into how your gut bacteria could be helping you gain weight To investigate, researchers looked at 85 middle-aged, overweight human volunteers. Fecal samples were studied, not only for microbiome analysis but also to track the energy density of the stool as a measure of a person's gut microbial energy extraction.
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Trio of Viruses Wreak Havoc This Winter There is a good chance it is either the flu, COVID-19 or respiratory syncytial virus (a common respiratory virus known as RSV). Figuring out which virus you are fighting isn't easy but can help you know what to expect and how best to treat your symptoms.
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Scientists develop blood test for Alzheimer's disease Scientists have developed a blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's disease without the need for expensive brain imaging or a painful lumbar puncture, where a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is drawn from the lower back. If ...
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Ohio Measles Outbreak: Over 80 Kids Get Infected, Most Of Them Are Unvaccinated Out of the 81 confirmed cases in Central Ohio, 76 did not receive the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to data from the City of Columbus. Three were partially vaccinated with just one dose, while two of them had an "unknown vaccination ...
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Hester buys technology from ICAR – NIHSAD to develop H9N2 vaccine for poultry Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza H9N2 Strain causes comorbidity in poultry flocks throughout the year, leading to huge economic losses to the poultry farmers. The disease generally has low mortality rate up to 6% but can increase significantly in the ...
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Do you have COVID, RSV or the flu? Here are the symptoms, and what to do (WPRI) — As many get together with friends and family over the holidays, doctors say it's "highly likely" that respiratory viruses could spread. Three illnesses — COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the flu — have been infesting hundreds of ...
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FCTA on Red Alert Over Outbreak of Ebola, Cholera Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja. The Epidemiological Division of the Public Health Department of FCT Health and Human Services Secretariat (HHSS), yesterday said its surveillance system was prepared for the outbreak of Ebola, Cholera, Monkey Pox, ...
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Hester Biosciences acquires tech for made-in-India bird flu vaccine Hester, one of India's leading animal healthcare companies, has inked a deal for indigenously developed technology to commercially produce a low pathogenic avian influenza (H9N2 strain) inactivated vaccine for poultry. The deal with Agrinnovate India, ...
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Can Intermittent Fasting Help Reverse Diabetes? New Research Reveals Diabetes is a lifelong disease whose primary symptoms are high blood sugar and resistance to insulin. Also known as the 'silent killer', Diabetes is a condition that affects millions globally. In 2021 alone, almost 537 million people were said to be ...
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Dolphins may also suffer from Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease is a common neurodegenerative disorder which mostly affects older humans, leading to memory loss, confusion, and forgetfulness. However, a new study published in the European Journal of Neuroscience has found evidence that other ...
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Health Officials Concerned Over Strep Cases Amid Antibiotic Shortage CHARLOTTE, N.C.– Another viral infection has health officials worried. They've noticed as rise in strep cases at the very same time Covid-19, Flu, and RSV cases are surging. The CDC is looking into an increasing trend of strep cases in children.
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King's College London's Research Shows Fatty Liver Disease Endangers Brain Health People with liver disease caused by eating too much sugar and fat could be at increased risk of developing serious neurological conditions like depression or dementia. In a study examining the link between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and ...
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FDA grants fast-track review for over-the-counter overdose drug The nonprofit pharmaceutical company Harm Reduction Therapeutics on Monday said in a release the FDA had granted it priority review for a new drug application for RiVive, a naloxone nasal spray for emergency overdose treatment. Naloxone is ...
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Can intermittent fasting and weight loss lead to diabetes remission? A new study says so. 'Weight-loss is the key when it comes to diabetes remission – whether it is achieved by a calorie-restricted diet, intermittent fasting, or with the help of medicines,' says Dr Anoop Misra, Chairman, Fortis CDOC Hospital for Diabetes ...
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Can't eat just one potato chip? Science says blame your genes Turns out not being able stop after one chip is actually in your DNA. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University uncovered a gene that has a strong correlation in preventing obesity. Lacking that gene can be detrimental towards one's ability to not ...
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The Last Word: Can You Actually 'Boost' Your Immune System? The Top Nutrients for Immunity · Zinc is a nutrient found in the body that helps the immune system and metabolism function, according to Mayo Clinic. · Vitamin D, which the body gets from food and direct sun exposure, also plays a role in immune system ...
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