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	health Daily update ⋅ March 1, 2023
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	NPR What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic? NPR Since the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic began three years ago, its origin has been a topic of much scientific — and political — debate. Two main theories exist: The virus spilled over from an animal into people, most likely in a market in Wuhan, China, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Report shows 'troubling' rise in colorectal cancer among US adults younger than 55 CNN Adults across the United States are being diagnosed with colon and rectal cancers at younger ages, and now 1 in 5 new cases are among those in their early 50s or younger, according to the American Cancer Society's latest colorectal cancer report. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times New Study Suggests Possible Link Between Sugar Substitute and Heart Issues The New York Times The sweetener, which is often added to many low- or zero-calorie foods and drinks, is just one of many sugar substitutes researchers have called into question in terms of their long-term safety risks. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times 5 Exercises to Keep an Aging Body Strong and Fit The New York Times Experts suggest trying exercises that target one or more of four categories of fitness, all of which deteriorate with age: flexibility, balance, endurance and strength. Preserving function across these domains can stave off injury and disability, keeping ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN 11 minutes of daily exercise could have a positive impact on your health, large study shows CNN You should rethink that mindset. Just 11 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic activity per day could lower your risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease or premature death, a large new study has found. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Norovirus cases are up. Should travelers worry? USA TODAY What is norovirus? Norovirus is a virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting, according to the CDC's website. The illness is highly contagious, and people can get infected by interacting directly with someone who is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline CDC Says Flu Shot Was Effective for Many Adults and Most Kids: What to Know Healthline This flu season started early and has resulted in around 25 million illnesses. The number of people who got the flu vaccine was slightly lower than average at about 49%. During the COVID- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio 'Go natural': Common zero-calorie artificial sweetener increases risk for cardiac events Healio A popular artificial sweetener, erythritol, was linked to worsened risks for heart attack and stroke, according to new research published in Nature Medicine. Stanley L. Hazen, MD, PhD, chairman for the department of cardiovascular and metabolic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline How Vaping Nicotine and THC May Increase Depression, Anxiety in Teens and Young Adults Healthline The researchers reported that previous studies have identified links between vaping and symptoms of both anxiety and depression among young adults. They also said the use of pod-based e-cigarettes has surged among ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Philly Health Department warns of measles exposure after Kentucky event CBS News PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is giving residents a heads-up about possible exposure to measles Tuesday. Officials say Philadelphians that were at Asbury University's campus in Wilmore for a spiritual revival on Feb ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBUR A fifth of patients in study refused cholesterol-lowering drugs, despite benefits WBUR Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer worldwide. Twenty million U.S. adults have it. Yet, many patients are refusing one of medicine's best tools for addressing the condition. A new study in JAMA Network Open, found that roughly 20% of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline CDC Warns About Drug-Resistant Shigella: What to Know Healthline The CDC is warning about new cases of drug-resistant Shigella bacterial infections. The bacteria can also spread antimicrobial resistance genes to other bacteria that infect the intestines, the agency said. A Shigella infection, also known as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Significant, but not biologically relevant: Nosema ceranae infections and winter losses of honey bee colonies Nature.com The Western honey bee Apis mellifera, which provides about 90% of commercial pollination, is under threat from diverse abiotic and biotic factors. The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor vectoring deformed wing virus (DWV) has been identified as the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Preeclampsia Could Slow Fetal Development, Study Finds U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Common pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia may slow infant development in the womb, according to a new study. Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com A pleiotropy map of cell biology covering 1002 human traits Nature.com Interacting proteins commonly perform similar functions. A protein interaction network analysis of genes linked to 1,002 human traits identifies molecular mechanisms that are shared across traits and so-called pleiotropic biological processes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio CDC: 'Consider shigellosis' for acute diarrhea amid surge in drug resistant cases Healio "Clinicians treating patients infected with XDR strains have limited antimicrobial treatment options. Shigella bacteria are easily transmissible [and] XDR Shigella strains can spread antimicrobial resistance genes to other enteric bacteria.". Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Mass spectrometry-based identification of COVID-19 biomarkers News-Medical.net In a recent study published in the journal Metabolites, researchers reported that mass spectrometry (MS)-based metabolomic approaches have a high potential for biomarker discovery. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net The rapid diagnosis of drug-resistant and drug-sensitive tuberculosis using mass spectrometry and machine learning News-Medical.net *Important notice: Preprints with The Lancet / SSRN publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be regarded as conclusive, guide clinical practice/health-related behavior, or treated as established ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tulane News Keto vs vegan: Study of popular diets finds over fourfold difference in carbon footprints Tulane News A new study has found that foods featured in the keto diet -- which prioritizes high amounts of fat and low amounts of carbs -- produce the most carbon emissions of six popular diets, while the vegan diet is associated with the lowest carbon footprint. Flag as irrelevant
	Novant Health 5 signs that it may be time to ask your gynecologist about hormone replacement therapy Novant Health It's a common belief among women that during their middle-age years, perimenopause and menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and vaginal dryness are inevitable. A rite of passage, even. Flag as irrelevant
	Investors | Eli Lilly and Company Lilly Cuts Insulin Prices by 70% and Caps Patient Insulin Out-of-Pocket Costs at $35 Per Month Investors | Eli Lilly and Company Cutting the list price of its non-branded insulin, Insulin Lispro Injection 100 units/mL, to $25 a vial. Effective May 1, 2023 , it will be the lowest list-priced mealtime insulin available, and less than the price of a Humalog® vial in 1999. Flag as irrelevant
	GP online NHS prevention programme linked to 20% reduction in risk of developing diabetes GP online The study by the University of Manchester, published in PLoS medicine, analysed data from 2,209 GP practices. Over 700,000 patients were identified with non-diabetic hyperglycaemia, or pre-diabetes, and 100,000 of those ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY How to reduce your risk of catching norovirus Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Gastrointestinal illness caused by norovirus has been making news the past week, with well-publicized outbreaks in the United Kingdom and New York City, but there's no indication Idaho is experiencing more cases than we would expect. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Early life stress can disrupt maturing of brain reward circuits, promoting disorders UCI Health Irvine, Calif. — A new brain connection discovered by University of California, Irvine researchers can explain how early life stress and adversity disrupt the brain's reward circuits, offering a new therapeutic target to treat mental illness. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Taking vitamin D associated with living dementia-free for longer time News-Medical.net Taking vitamin D supplements may help ward off dementia, according to a new, large-scale study. Researchers at the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute in Canada and the University of Exeter in the UK explored the relationship between ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Design & Outsourcing Engineers at Northwestern develop electronic bandage that accelerates healing Medical Design & Outsourcing This bandage accelerates healing by delivering electrotherapy directly to the wound site. It also actively monitors the healing process and harmlessly dissolves — with its electrodes — into the body once no longer needed. The Northwestern McCormick ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Scientist Studies find that microbiome changes may be a signature for ME/CFS Science Daily Date: February 8, 2023; Source: NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke; Summary: Researchers have found differences in the gut microbiomes of people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) compared to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress NHS scheme reduces chances of Type 2 diabetes for at risk adults in the West Midlands NHS England The NHS in the Midlands has stopped thousands of people in the West Midlands from getting Type 2 diabetes, thanks to the world leading NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme, new research shows today. Analysis by University of Manchester researchers shows ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New solutions to boost Africa's vaccine production News-Medical.net The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of vaccines in controlling infectious disease in sub-Saharan Africa and renewed interest in vaccine research and development across the continent. Yet at the moment, Africa produces just one per cent ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Weather Network Sitting too much? Try these, snack-size exercise breaks The Weather Network "When we're on the computer, we develop certain postures that can be detrimental in terms of certain conditions like back pain, neck pain, and shoulder issues, and in many cases, it's your muscle going into spasm because of lack of circulation," explained ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Economics How can alcoholism treatment be better integrated into primary care? Medical Economics An estimated 20% to 25% of American adults drink at unhealthy levels, and 14% have an alcohol use disorder (AUD). Despite these alarming numbers, only about 10% of patients with unhealthy alcohol use receive recommended care. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net 25% of COVID-19 patients have lasting reduction in lung function News-Medical.net Respiratory infections such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) have been associated with reduced pulmonary function for months after recovering from the infection. While COVID-19 vaccines have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Breast Cancer Now Barriers to breast cancer screening Breast Cancer Now Here we explore why some people struggle to access vital breast screening, and what can be done to change this. Doctor looking at a screening image. In February 2023, new data showed that the proportion of women taking up their breast screening invite ... Flag as irrelevant
	Saint Luke's Health System KCTV: Renal Denervation Helping Patients Combat Hypertension Saint Luke's Health System 20% of those patients have resistant hypertension - blood pressure that can't be controlled - even with multiple medications. Resistant hypertension comes with serious risks for patients, including a substantially increased risk for heart attack, stroke, ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Hampshire Bulletin What is spillover? Bird flu outbreak underscores need for early detection New Hampshire Bulletin The current epidemic of avian influenza has killed over 58 million birds in the U.S. as of February 2023. Following on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, large outbreaks of viruses like bird flu raise the specter of another disease jumping from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio MIGS and Meds in Glaucoma Management: Applying Evidence to Practice Healio This continuing education activity is provided by Vindico Medical Education. Support Statement. This activity is supported by an educational grant from AbbVie Inc. Activity Description. Glaucoma remains a serious threat to vision, despite various ... Flag as irrelevant
	MD Magazine IBD Patients Treated With Mirikizumab Who Achieved HEMI See Improvements in CRP, fCal Levels MD Magazine The results suggest CRP and fCal could be useful markers of histology and endoscopy outcomes for biologic-naïve patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio 'Now everyone's an immunologist': How COVID-19 helps improve understanding of immunology Healio "The whole job of the immune system is to protect the body from danger but not to harm us," Leonard Calabrese, DO, RJ Fasenmyer Chair of Clinical Immunology at the Cleveland Clinic, and chief medical editor of Healio Rheumatology, told attendees at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Targeted Oncology Household Income May Impact Recurrence Score and Survival in ER+ Breast Cancer Targeted Oncology Low-income households of patients with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer show association with higher 21-gene recurrence scores and significantly worse survival outcomes compared with high income households. 1. Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com PIKfyve inhibition rescues ALS pathology Nature.com Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fast-progressing fatal neurodegenerative disease, characterized by the cytoplasmic aggregation of misfolded proteins — primarily TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) — which is associated with motor neuron damage ... Flag as irrelevant
	KING5.com Tacoma woman with tuberculosis refusing treatment or to isolate found in civil contempt KING5.com Judge Philip Sorenson found the woman to be in civil contempt and issued an arrest warrant. If arrested, she would be taken to a facility at the Pierce County jail for isolation, testing and treatment. Flag as irrelevant
	Food Tank Unlock the Secrets of Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life Food Tank In his latest book, Dr. Mark Hyman challenges people to rethink the process of aging helps readers identify a lifestyle that allows them to live their longest healthiest life. To do so, Hyman argues, it is critical for individuals to be mindful of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Purdue News Service New assay accelerates E. coli testing process Purdue News Service WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A team led by Purdue University's Bruce Applegate has developed a new time-saving assay to detect an especially severe strain of E. coli in ground beef. The toxin produced by E. coli accounts for 175,000 illnesses annually in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Fallopian Tube (Tubal) Reversal: Benefits, factors to consider before reaching fertility consultant Hindustan Times During Tubal Ligation Reversal (Tubal Reanastomosis), the fallopian tubes that were cut/blocked and tied previously, are re-joined using Laparoscopic surgical procedures. According to health experts, doing so can ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT CRISPR patent fight redux? A new battle is brewing among biotechs over next-gen gene-editing tools STAT Genome editing summits are generally friendly, nerdy affairs, but for a moment at a Lisbon hotel last June, the conversation at the FASEB genome engineering conference grew tense. Tessera Therapeutics chief scientist Michael Holmes had just finished ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cureus Long-Term Outcomes in Resected IDH-Mutant Subtypes of Diffuse Low-Grade Glioma ASCO Journals In the article that accompanies this editorial, Hervey-Jumper et al make a detailed analysis of outcomes in a large series of patients with astrocytoma IDH-mutant and oligodendroglioma IDH-mutant and 1p/19q codeleted, from a single center, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Food Safety Magazine New assay accelerates E. coli testing process Feedstuffs A team led by Purdue University's Bruce Applegate has developed a new time-saving assay to detect an especially severe strain of E. coli in ground beef. The toxin produced by E. coli accounts for 175,000 illnesses annually in the United States. Flag as irrelevant
	UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine NC COVID Experts: We Still Have Blind Spots Understanding the Virus. You Can Help. UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine David Wohl, MD, and Billy Fischer, MD, published an op-ed in the News & Observer, The Charlotte Observer, and McClatchy subsidiaries on their work trying to gain a better understanding of COVID-19 through a largely observation study of thousands of ... Flag as irrelevant
	FHI 360 Digital Press Briefing with Dr. John Nkengasong, US Global AIDS Coordinator and Special Representative for Global ... Department of State Dr. Nkengasong will discuss the 20th anniversary of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, as well as the Country Operational Planning – Operations Planning meeting he is currently holding in South Africa. At ... Flag as irrelevant

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