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	health Daily update ⋅ March 22, 2023
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	Healthline Drug Revumenib Achieves Complete Cancer Remission in 18 People With Leukemia Healthline Researchers report that the experimental drug revumenib showed promise in an early clinical trial in treating two types of leukemia. They said 18 people with acute myeloid leukemia or acute lymphocytic leukemia achieved complete remission using the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Progestogen-only pill breast cancer risk revealed BBC News Taking a progestogen-only 'mini pill' carries a small risk of breast cancer - similar to combined oral contraceptive pills, say researchers. The study, in PLoS Medicine journal, is one of the first big ones able to assess the odds for users of this ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC If you had Covid before you were vaccinated, you might have less immunity than you think, study says CNBC A prior Covid infection weakens people's immune response to Covid vaccines, potentially leaving some vaccinated people less protected against reinfection, a new study suggests. The study, co-funded by the National Institutes of Health, challenges older ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Man diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at 29 shares symptoms and treatment journey Today.com When Brendan Menapace experienced pelvic pain, fatigue and felt bad after eating he went to his doctor. He felt surprised he had stage 4 colorectal cancer. Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization Measles - South Africa World Health Organization In epidemiological week 40 in 2022 (ending 8 October 2022) an outbreak was declared in Limpopo province. As of 16 March 2023, confirmed cases have been reported from all provinces; eight out of nine South African provinces have declared measles outbreaks1. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago As Dangerous Fungus Spreads at Alarming Rate, Where Do Things Stand in Illinois? Top Doc Explains NBC Chicago The fungus, Candida auris, is a form of yeast that is usually not harmful to healthy people but can be a deadly risk to fragile hospital and nursing home patients. By Alex Fisher and The AP • Published 2 mins ago • Updated 31 seconds ago. Flag as irrelevant
	KCRA Sacramento Steps have dropped since COVID-19 and the trend is worrisome, study says KCRA Sacramento "On average, people are taking about 600 fewer steps per day than before the pandemic began," said study author Dr. Evan Brittain, associate professor of cardiovascular medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Did the Pandemic Spur Permanent Decline in Americans' Daily Steps? U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- If you feel like the pandemic made you a permanent couch potato, a new study shows you're not alone: Well after lockdown measures were relaxed, many Americans ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Walking & Talking at Same Time: Aging Brain May Make It Tougher U.S. News & World Report By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Problems walking and talking or thinking at the same time might be a warning sign of impending dementia, a new study suggests. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio C. auris cases, echinocandin resistance, increasing in US Healio Candida auris cases and transmission have dramatically increased in recent years, with 17 states identifying their first case from 2019 to 2021, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine. C. auris was ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Post-Op Delirium Could Signal Faster Mental Decline U.S. News & World Report The study highlights the importance of preventing delirium to preserve brain health in older adults who undergo surgery, according to the authors. "Whether delirium causes this faster rate ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Misleading and low-quality Mpox health information in TikTok videos News-Medical.net Users in the United States of America spend an average of 45.8 minutes each day watching TikTok videos on health-related information. For example, during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, physicians ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Gut feelings: why drugs that nurture your microbes could be the future of mental health The Guardian Scientists hope that by shifting the composition of microbes in the gut, either by administering particular microbes or helping beneficial microbes to thrive, they may be able to help treat disorders such as anxiety and depression – an approach known as ... Flag as irrelevant
	REVYUH.com Built environment strongest predictor of adolescent obesity, related health behaviors EurekAlert ROCKVILLE, Md.—New research shows that the built environment, not social and economic environments, is a strong predictor of adolescents' body mass index (BMI), overweight and obesity status, and eating behaviors, according to a new study in Obesity, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Study Finds Similar Association of Progestin-only and Combined Hormonal Contraceptives with Breast Cancer Risk Healthline However, researchers in the new study report that progestin-only birth control also increases the risk of developing breast cancer, regardless of the form of contraceptive. Examples of progestin-only contraceptives include oral pills, patches, injectables, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 About COVID-19 vaccination NHS Website if you're pregnant · if you're under 18 years · in very rare cases if you've had a severe allergic reaction to 1 of the common vaccines you may be referred to a specialist clinic for an alternative COVID-19 vaccine. Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com New maths formula answers long-standing party problem Nature.com The optimal answer is surprisingly hard, and unknown except for a few simple cases. But a team of four mathematicians has now found the best upper limit so far — and the most substantial improvement to a previous solution dating back to 1935. Flag as irrelevant
	thesuntimesnews.com Living with Dementia: One Caregiver's Journey and Commitment to Educate thesuntimesnews.com The Memory Support Center is a licensed specialized community located on the campus of Brecon Village in a quiet residential neighborhood close to downtown Saline. Photo by Doug Marrin. Saline resident Jim Mangi has been on the dementia journey for 16 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Citizen Tanzanian officials confirm 5 dead from Marburg disease The Seattle Times NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tanzania's health ministry on Tuesday confirmed that five people have died and three others are being treated for the Ebola-like Marburg disease. Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu said the cases were identified in the western region of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The BMJ Closing the gap in childhood immunisation after the pandemic The BMJ Are mass campaigns enough? Signs of falling vaccine coverage and increasing vaccine hesitancy and measles mortality existed before covid-19. Although mass vaccination campaigns have returned to pre-pandemic capabilities, they do not ... Flag as irrelevant
	Texas Public Radio Can't wait for weight loss? Is Ozempic the answer? Texas Public Radio The active ingredient is semaglutide and it lowers blood sugar levels and controls insulin which can help address insulin resistance. It also prompts the stomach to digest more slowly. The result is people have a decreased appetite, a lasting feeling of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Drug Topics Perceived Vaccine Safety, Efficacy, Among Factors That Impact Demand for Vaccines Drug Topics Immunizations can prevent approximately 51 million deaths between 2021 and 2030 worldwide. 1 By 2030, it's estimated that measles vaccination can save almost 19 million lives. 1 Even with these startling statistics on the strong efficacy of vaccines, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BMC Blogs Network Vulvovaginal yeast infections during pregnancy and perinatal outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis BMC Blogs Network We did a systematic review and searched eight databases until 01 July 2022. We included studies reporting on pregnant women with and without laboratory confirmed vulvovaginal yeast infection and preterm birth or eight other perinatal outcomes. We used ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Health Executive Ground-breaking new cancer surgery approach rolls out in Buckinghamshire National Health Executive Breast cancer patients at Wycombe Hospital are set to benefit from a ground-breaking new approach to improving surgery, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has announced. The new method, called MagTotal, involves a small metal device (seed) known as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Express 'Yes! We can end TB!' is the theme of World TB Day 2023 Alabama Department of Public Health FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. CONTACT: Burnestine Taylor, M.D., (334) 206-5325. Claire Payne, (334) 206-5330. Did you know that TB, an airborne infectious disease, remains one of the leading causes of death in the world? Each day, over 4,100 people lose their ... Flag as irrelevant
	8News Be safe, get tested: Syphilis increase sparks concern for life-threatening impact on unborn babies Ministry of Health Testing for syphilis in the first trimester of pregnancy should be a part of routine antenatal care for all pregnant women in New Zealand. Early detection and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy is highly effective in protecting babies from infection. Flag as irrelevant
	New Hampshire Bulletin Tick-borne disease babesiosis reaches endemic status in NH New Hampshire Bulletin Babesiosis is typically caused in humans by black-legged or deer ticks infected with Babesia, a type of parasite. It's much rarer than the commonly known Lyme disease, and can cause flu-like symptoms and the destruction of red blood cells. Some people who ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT Have you had difficulty getting access to medications for opioid addiction? STAT People and organizations that sometimes make it difficult to access medication can include doctors, methadone clinics, health insurance companies, recovery groups, law enforcement agencies, jails, prisons, drug courts, and labor unions. Flag as irrelevant
	UT News | The University of Texas at Austin The Achilles Heel That Could Lead to Universal Coronavirus Treatments UT News | The University of Texas at Austin But mutations in the spike protein mean that emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 can escape the human antibody response, making treatments less effective and leading to vaccinated individuals still experiencing breakthrough infections. The researchers are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Longview News-Journal 3 dietitian-approved ways to add nutrition to your diet for sustained energy Longview News-Journal n Choose nutritious, filling snacks. As part of your preparation for the week ahead, meal prep refrigerated snack containers featuring nuts, sliced cheese, veggies and a fun dip, like hummus. Grab-and-go fuel is imperative to creating balanced eating ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Microbial composition of tumorous and adjacent gastric tissue is associated with prognosis of gastric cancer Nature.com Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection has been considered as the main causal factor in gastric carcinogenesis, but other bacterial species may also play an important role in pathophysiology of gastric cancer. The aim of the study was to explore the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Is the compounded version of Ozempic safe for weight loss? Today.com Both self-injected medications are listed as "currently in shortage" by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and both are expensive if not covered by insurance. Wegovy, the version of diabetes drug Ozempic actually approved for weight loss by the FDA, has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times Study Finds Pandemic Did Not Largely Impact General Population's Mental Health Pharmacy Times Investigators compared general mental health, anxiety, and depression symptoms during COVID-19 with pre-pandemic outcomes in the general population and other subgroups, reviewing more than 94,000 citations from 137 studies. "Most ... Flag as irrelevant
	UT News | The University of Texas at Austin Physical Education Policies in Schools Have Not Curbed Childhood Obesity UT News | The University of Texas at Austin AUSTIN, Texas — Laws that require physical education (PE) in elementary schools are not curbing the obesity epidemic, according to a new study from public policy researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Iowa. Flag as irrelevant
	The Sydney Morning Herald Most of us don't really want to be rich, for better or worse The Sydney Morning Herald When it comes to economics, the central question to ask yourself is this: do you sincerely want to be rich? Those with long memories – or Google – know this was the come-on used by the notorious American promoter of pyramid schemes, Bernie Cornfeld. Flag as irrelevant
	Pulse GPs should not prescribe bath emollients for under-12s, NICE suggests Pulse NICE said its clinical recommendation 'should further reduce prescribing of emollient bath additives' which 'would save money for the NHS and reduce geographical variation'. Around one in five children suffer from atopic eczema, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News 1130 Canadian marketing of unhealthy food to kids 'astonishing': study News 1130 Marketing strategies for unhealthy food and beverages geared toward children in Canada is cause for concern, according to new research. A new study funded by Heart & Stroke and carried out by the University of Waterloo compiled ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Impact of Avian Influenza Case Manageable for Agrosuper Fitch Ratings Fitch Ratings-New York/Santiago-21 March 2023: Fitch Ratings believes that the impact of the recent case of the avian influenza virus in Chile is manageable for Agrosuper S.A. (Agrosuper). However, a prolonged suspension of exports could put pressure ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun Emergence of extensively drug-resistant Shigella sonnei strain in France Science Daily Shigellosis, a highly contagious diarrheal disease, is caused by Shigella bacteria circulating in industrializing countries but also in industrialized countries. Scientists from the French National Reference Center for Escherichia coli, Shigella and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ophthalmology Times Europe Recognising faces may be problematic for some after long COVID Ophthalmology Times Europe Two PhD students from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, US, have reported that severe and selective neuropsychological impairments may be possible after long COVID. 1 These impairments can be life-altering and persistent. Flag as irrelevant

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