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Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults and scientists are racing to uncover why By Jacqueline Howard, CNN. Nikki Lawson received the shock of her life at age 35. A couple of years ago, she noticed that her stomach often felt irritable, and she would get sudden urges to use the restroom, sometimes with blood in her stool.
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Evidence remains limited on effectiveness of analgesic medication for acute low back pain Low-certainty evidence suggests that some analgesic treatments may be superior to others in reducing pain. Researchers urged physicians use caution when treating patients with analgesic medication. After reviewing data from nearly 100 randomized ...
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Person dies in listeria outbreak linked to cheese A person has died after an outbreak of listeria linked to batches of Baronet soft cheese. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned people not to eat the cheese because of exceptionally high levels of the bacteria. The FSA has not confirmed Baronet is ...
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4 California sea otters died from an unusual strain of a parasite that could pose a risk to humans Four sea otters in California have died from a rare strain of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite that scientists said could pose a risk to human health. Researchers called the finding a "complete surprise" because this strain of T. gondii had never been ...
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E. Coli From Meat May Be Causing Many UTIs FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- E. coli bacteria are an infamous cause of food poisoning, but a new study suggests those same microbes lurking in meat may be behind nearly half a million cases of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
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TB Cases Rebound to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDC Data Show Tuberculosis (TB) case counts in the U.S. increased to near pre-pandemic numbers in 2022, according to preliminary surveillance data from the CDC. With a 5% increase over the year prior, a total of 8,300 cases were recorded in 2022, for an incidence ...
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The Most Common Anxiety Medications, Explained Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs); Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs); Benzodiazepines; Tricyclic antidepressants. Here is a rundown on medications for anxiety.
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Public health departments across US concerned about spread of potentially deadly fungus Candida auris, or C. auris, is increasing at an "alarming" rate with cases doubling in 2021, the CDC said. Now, with infections reported around the country, health officials are working ...
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New wearable microscope can help image cell activity in mice The scientists say this new technology could be a valuable research tool for studying neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), which is caused by inflammation that damages the central nervous system, comprised of the brain and spinal cord.
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Making workouts count: How to workout SMARTer, not harder We all know that exercise improves our energy, mood, sleep and health. But making exercise a habit – especially when working long shifts – is easier said than done. That's why officers need to take a SMART approach. This means you can ditch the ...
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Machine learning for post-acute pancreatitis diabetes mellitus prediction and personalized treatment recommendations Pancreas contains both exocrine and endocrine parts. The exocrine pancreatic disease can lead to diabetes of the exocrine pancreas (DEP), the second most common type of new-onset diabetes in adults (surpassing type 1 diabetes).
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CDC warns of drug-resistant fungal infections spreading across US health care sites. What you should know. Candida auris infections are generally not a threat to healthy people, but can be deadly for those who are already very sick, people who have invasive medical devices and/or have long and frequent stays in health care facilities, where the fungus easily ...
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New studies look at heart disease disparities for Black, rural populations Another study is underway at Morehouse School of Medicine, to study a genetic risk factor that can lead to heart disease disparities in Black Americans. Morehouse is partnering with Amgen, a biopharmaceutical ...
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Marburg virus disease - United Republic of Tanzania Situation at a glance. On 21 March 2023, the Ministry of Health (MoH) of the United Republic of Tanzania declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the country. As of 22 March, a total of eight cases, including five deaths (case fatality ...
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Antibiotics Do Not Cut Death Risk in Hospitalized Patients With Viral Respiratory Illnesses Although adults hospitalized with COVID-19, the flu, or respiratory syncytial virus are often administered antibiotics, the drugs have no effect on reducing the risk of death, according to a new study.
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Mom shares warning after son's legs amputated following strep, influenza A infections GRAND BLANC, Mich. -- A Michigan mom is warning other parents to pay attention to their kids and take action if they seem unwell after her son developed strep A and influenza A infections in late December and had to get a double amputation earlier this ...
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SA records first measles case in three years, with more expected as global case numbers grow People born between 1966 and mid-1980s should check they are fully vaccinated against measles. SA Health was notified of the case after the boy attended the Women's and Children's Hospital emergency department ...
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New Discovery Reveals Sex-Specific Causes of Depression Triggered by Stress Hormones Dysfunction Summary: Men are more likely to have a dysregulated HPA axis that is associated with depressive symptoms, while women have higher levels of binding proteins for stress hormones that may prevent dysregulation of the HPA axis. The findings shed new light ...
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Electronic wound dressing releases drugs to help injuries heal This wound-monitoring smart patch could one day be used to speed healing in humans – so far it has been tested in mice and rats. Wei Gao, California Institute of Technology. A stretchy bandage that can monitor wounds, release drugs as needed and ...
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'Smart bandage' with biosensors could help chronic wounds heal, study claims A smart bandage that can monitor chronic wounds and help them to heal has been developed by scientists who say the device could aid people with diabetic ulcers, burns and non-healing surgical wounds. According to ...
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Unusual parasite strain kills 4 California sea otters A rare form of toxoplasma infection is posing a threat to marine animals in the state's coastal region. Advertisement. figure image. Photo: Laird Henkel/UC Davis. Four sea otters that stranded in California died from an unusually severe form of ...
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Corona With Lyme: A Long COVID Case Study As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic enters its third year, its persistence will undoubtedly result in a sustained rise in the population of patients suffering from its unique post-viral illness syndrome, long COVID.
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Taking a Deep Breath during Albuterol Shortage Pharmacies are dealing with a shortage nationwide of the medication used to treat breathing conditions as result of an Illinois manufacturer shutting down three facilities this year, and filing for bankruptcy in 2020. Melody Bauman, a physician ...
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Biological BMI measures metabolic health more accurately Several studies have reported obesity to be a major risk factor for multiple chronic diseases such as metabolic syndrome (MetS), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), cardiovascular disease (CVD), and certain types of cancer.
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UK public warned not to eat Baronet semi-soft cheeses after listeria death An alert from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), updated on Monday, said the Old Cheese Room, a Wiltshire-based manufacturer, had extended its recall of Baronet, Baby Baronet and Mini Baronet soft cheeses because listeria had been found in some batches.
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