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	health Daily update ⋅ April 7, 2023
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	CBS News Marburg virus outbreak: CDC issues alert as 2 countries in Africa battle spread of deadly disease CBS News "Currently, the risk of MVD [Marburg virus disease] in the United States is low; however, clinicians should be aware of the potential for imported cases. It is important to systematically assess patients for the possibility of viral hemorrhagic fevers," ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Another COVID-19 booster shot may be coming. But interest is waning Los Angeles Times As government officials close the book on the emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, health authorities are turning their attention to the next chapter of the vaccination campaign. Though nothing is etched in stone, federal officials are considering ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Stress, Stomach Pain: Diarrhea, Constipation, Ulcers & More U.S. News & World Report Bloating, burping, gas · Heartburn, acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) · Nausea and vomiting · Diarrhea · Constipation · Ulcers · Inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report COVID-19 Infects Through Touched Surfaces in Homes, Study Confirms U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, April 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For what they say is the first time, British researchers report that they have found the spread of COVID-19 in households is linked to the presence of the virus on ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Why Oral Hygiene Is Crucial to Your Overall Health The New York Times But when the harmful bacteria build up around your teeth and gums, you're at risk of developing periodontal (or gum) disease, experts say, which is an infection and inflammation in the gums and bone that surround your teeth. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Dirty Air Could Raise Your Odds for Dementia U.S. News & World Report The new Harvard study is the latest look at a host of health issues — from dementia to heart disease and stroke — linked to pollutants such as fine particulate matter (PM2.5), as well as nitrogen oxide and nitrogen dioxide. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today CDC Alerts Docs to Watch for Potential Imported Marburg Cases MedPage Today While there have been no confirmed cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD) outside Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, clinicians and public health experts should be aware of the potential for imported cases, the CDC said. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Obesity Driven by Genes Less Harmful for the Heart? MedPage Today It's less nature and more about noshing when it comes to the adverse impact of obesity on the heart, a twin study from Sweden suggested. In an analysis of nearly all twins in the country, obesity predicted cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk across the ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Why Doctors Shouldn't Be 'Freaked Out' About AI, According to ChatGPT MedPage Today ChatGPT also urged healthcare professionals to stay informed about the latest developments in the technology and to remain open to the possibilities of using it to improve patient care. When Asch pressed ChatGPT about fears of an AI takeover ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times Long COVID Symptoms for Individuals 12 to 25 May Not Meet WHO's Definition Pharmacy Times The disease is the continuation of new symptoms 3 months after the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection and at least lasting 2 months after infection, according to the health organization. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Express Say Goodbye to Your Period? There Are Options WebMD She would bleed for weeks on end, leaving her weak and dizzy. Nearly a year later, she finally visited her primary care doctor, who diagnosed her with a bleeding disorder and recommended birth control to suppress menstruation. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Experts warn Southern California rain could increase mosquito population CBS News Experts said the recent storms across Southern California could lead to an unexpected problem — an increase in the mosquito populations. The California Department of Public Health said increased rainfall has created more stagnant water, ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Brain Injury Seen in Two Neonates Whose Mothers Had COVID MedPage Today Two neonates born to COVID-positive mothers in 2020 displayed early-onset seizures, acquired microcephaly, and had significant developmental delay, a case report showed. In both infants, the neurologic finding at birth mimicked hypoxic-ischemic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Pregnancy-associated cancers increase overall 5-year mortality Healio "Pregnancy-associated breast cancers have been well established as having an increased mortality compared with breast cancers diagnosed outside of pregnancy or postpartum. However, evidence on long-term health outcomes following diagnosis of cancer other ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Sleep Troubles Common for Folks With Long COVID U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, April 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Four out of 10 people who have lingering health issues after COVID-19 infection can count bothersome sleep problems among them. About 41% of those with so-called ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio History of hypothyroidism not linked to worse outcomes after COVID-19 hospitalization Healio Researchers obtained data from GeroCovid Observational study, a multicenter retrospective-prospective study conducted in Italy. Adults aged 60 years or older who were hospitalized for a COVID-19 infection from March to December 2020 were included (n = ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Michigan allergy season: How to keep sneezing at bay Detroit Free Press It's spring in Michigan, and the state's trees and flowers are bursting into blooms thanks to unseasonably warm temperatures this year. The thermometer is already climbing into the 70s. That's about 20 degrees warmer than the average for this time of ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report In Rare Cases, COVID-19 in Pregnancy Could Harm the Fetal Brain U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, April 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- It's highly unlikely, but COVID-19 can be transmitted from mother to baby through the placenta, causing injury to the developing fetus' brain, a new study finds. Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Is a potato a vegetable? There's no 'straightforward answer,' says nutritionist CNBC Harvard's Healthy Eating Plate — or the "Harvard Diet" — suggests you prioritize vegetables and fruits for half of each meal. The other half should optimize whole grains and healthy proteins. But if you' ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Research underscores value of healthy lifestyle choices among childhood cancer survivors Healio Childhood cancer survivors who maintained a healthy lifestyle had a 20% lower mortality risk. Even 40 years after cancer diagnosis, survivors had a four times higher risk for death than the general aging population. Long-term childhood cancer survivors ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report CDC Issues Warning as Two African Countries Fight Spread of Marburg Virus U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, April 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Two ongoing outbreaks of Marburg virus in Africa prompted U.S. health officials to issue an alert on Thursday for doctors to be on the lookout for any cases that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Model predicts acute respiratory distress syndrome risk in patients with sepsis Healio Key takeaways: Thirteen factors were identified as potential predictors of acute respiratory distress syndrome. With these factors, the model had positive predictive and discriminatory ability in sepsis patients. A model ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters COVID caused brain damage in 2 infants infected during pregnancy -US study Reuters The babies were born to young mothers who tested positive for the virus during their second trimester at the height of the pandemic's Delta wave in 2020, before vaccines were available. The case studies were published in the journal Pediatrics. Flag as irrelevant
	Infection Control Today Infants benefit from RSV vaccine when administered to mothers during pregnancy Infection Control Today In a recent study, vaccination administered during pregnancy was effective against severe lower respiratory tract illness associated with respiratory syncytial virus in infants. Advertisement. figure image. (Adobe Stock_220120304). Flag as irrelevant
	University of California New hope for treating rheumatoid arthritis University of California A team led by engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a biodegradable polymer system to treat rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, by working in concert with the power of the human immune system. Flag as irrelevant
	Imperial College London COVID-19 spread in households linked to virus on hands and surfaces Imperial College London A new study provides the first empirical evidence for transmission of SARS-CoV-2 via people's hands and frequently touched household surfaces. The Imperial College London-led research sheds new light on the spread of COVID-19 in households, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cornell Chronicle 'Beige fat' could hold key to age-related metabolism change Cornell Chronicle New research suggests a strategy to ward off age-related weight gain, which could prevent obesity and associated health disorders like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and chronic inflammation. By stimulating the production of a certain type of fat cells ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News New RSV vaccine could prevent severe illness in seniors and infants CBS News RSV is a virus that not only causes serious respiratory infection in infants, but in older adults as well. A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that an investigational RSV vaccine, given by ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Life-threatening pregnancy and childbirth risks can vary depending on where you live, study finds CNN The risks of severe complications during pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum can vary drastically depending on where the person lives, a new study suggests. Among people with Medicaid insurance in the United States, rates of severe maternal morbidity ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTOC Brewing Lasting Memories: coffee company donates to Alzheimer's research WTOC SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - For Charles Sikes, this is much more than just a cup of coffee. "You know it's something that everyone enjoys. Every morning she'd start he day with a cup of black coffee, so, just a way to remember her." With each sip, a memory. Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Times Study Offers Dozens of Reasons to Cut Sugar WebMD The result is a list that cites the world's most common health problems like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, heart attack, high cholesterol, cancer, and depression. The findings were published this week in the journal BMJ. Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Avian flu and dogs: How to protect your pets as cases of the fatal virus rise Globalnews.ca The infection strain, called H5N1, also known as bird flu, is a highly pathogenic form of avian influenza virus A and circulates most easily between birds. Although it's rare for it to spread to mammals, numbers are increasing across Canada. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Prevalence of long-COVID among English schoolchildren: Study reveals wide-ranging impacts on health and wellbeing News-Medical.net Scientists have estimated the prevalence of post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) conditions among schoolchildren in England. They have also assessed the presence of persisting symptoms among schoolchildren with or without a history of severe acute ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPLG Local 10 Pregnant women face rare COVID-19 risk of baby's brain injury, researchers say WPLG Local 10 MIAMI – Dr. Merline Benny, a pediatrician at the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine, said COVID-19 has had a profound effect on global health and more so on pregnant women. A new study recently published in The Journal of Pediatrics shows ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Promising potential of focused ultrasound therapy in Parkinson's disease Nature.com Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, causing a range of motor symptoms that include tremors, rigidity, and impaired balance and coordination. Although current treatments for PD can ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Longevity of centenarians is reflected by the gut microbiome with youth-associated signatures Nature.com Compared to their old adult counterparts, centenarians displayed youth-associated features in the gut microbiome characterized by an over-representation of a Bacteroides-dominated enterotype, increase in species evenness, enrichment of potentially ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cureus Factors Predictive of Development of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With COVID-19 in Brunei Darussalam Cureus Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients affects their health outcomes. Incidence and outcomes varied in the literature, particularly with different population and epidemiological demographics. Flag as irrelevant
	KWTX Gatesville animal control confirms raccoon tested positive for rabies KWTX Officials said the animal was found in the 3200 block of Osage Road on March 31. Upon their arrival, officers captured the raccoon and sent it to the Texas Department of State Health Services for testing. Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Bird flu risk for pets remains 'very low,' even after dog death in Ont.: experts CTV News As the avian influenza continues to spread in Canada, even infecting mammals, an expert says the risk of transmission to humans and pets is low but health officials must remain on high alert. Health officials announced earlier this week a pet dog in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News NY1 FDA forces unproven premature birth drug Makena off market Spectrum News NY1 The decision follows repeated efforts by Swiss drugmaker Covis Pharma to keep Makena on the U.S. market while it conducted additional studies. The medication was the only drug approved in the U.S. to help reduce the risk of early births in women with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Toward a vaccine against hepatitis C virus Science Efforts toward development of vaccines were initiated after the discovery of HCV in 1989, but to date, no vaccine has been licensed. An increased understanding of HCV protective immunity and HCV envelope glycoprotein structure and function is paving the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca BC ends mask mandate in health-care facilities and proof of vaccination for long-term care visitors CBC.ca British Columbia is ending its universal mask mandate in health-care settings, Provincial Health Offer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced Thursday. Masks will still be required in certain higher-risk areas and for patients with COVID-19 symptoms who are ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net The association between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease News-Medical.net The present study investigated whether omega-3 intake prevented AD, cognitive decline, or dementia. Longitudinal data of 1,135 AD Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) study non-demented participants, aged 55 to 90 years ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Nasal SARS-CoV-2 vaccine outperforms existing vaccines in preclinical trial News-Medical.net In a recent study published in the journal Nature Microbiology, researchers assess the role of the live-attenuated vaccine (LAV) sCPD9 in inducing systemic and mucosal immunity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Pathophysiology, comorbidities, and interventions related to childhood obesity News-Medical.net Despite the various behavioral, lifestyle, pharmacological, dietary, and surgical interventions being practiced, childhood obesity continues to have detrimental impacts on the psychological and physiological health of adolescents and children. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Specific proteins in the blood may help predict which COVID-19 patients may become critically ill News-Medical.net Studying blood plasma samples from COVID-19 patients, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified specific proteins that may help predict which patients may need to be placed on ventilators to breathe and which are ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Case study shows how COVID-19 breached the placenta and caused brain damage in the baby News-Medical.net Both infants experienced seizures, small head sizes and developmental delays, and one infant died at 13 months of age. The study titled, "Maternal SARS-CoV-2, Placental Changes and Brain Injury in Two Neonates" was published April 6, in the journal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis COVID-19 patients' blood plasma shows who is most likely to become severely ill Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Studying blood plasma samples from COVID-19 patients, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified specific proteins that may help predict which patients may need to be placed on ventilators to breathe and which ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Covid vaccine to be offered to vulnerable babies and children in UK The Guardian Children aged between six months and four years old who are deemed clinically vulnerable will be offered two doses of a Covid vaccine, public health bodies in the UK have announced. The move, revealed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Weill Cornell Medicine Newsroom Researchers Find an Antibody that Targets Omicron and Other SARS-CoV-2 Variants Weill Cornell Medicine Newsroom A team led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, the University of Wisconsin-Madison; Scripps Research and the University of Chicago has identified an antibody that appears to block infection by all dominant variants of the virus that causes COVID-19, ... Flag as irrelevant

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