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FDA advisers vote in support of RSV vaccine to protect newborns The US Food and Drug Administration's independent vaccine advisers voted Thursday in favor of recommending approval of a new vaccine to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV. The decision now goes to the FDA.
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What mosquitoes are most attracted to in human body odor is revealed Malaria is a blood-borne disease caused by microscopic parasites that take up residence in red blood cells. When a mosquito bites a person infected with malaria, it sucks up the parasite along with the blood.
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The CDC is worried about a mpox rebound and urges people to get vaccinated Now, after 1.2 million doses have been given in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has real-world evidence that the mpox vaccines are working to prevent disease. Three new studies show ...
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Facing cancer? Here's when to consider experimental therapies, and when not to Cancer treatments are not just a personal interest. Part of my job for over 15 years has been to advise pharma companies on cancer drugs. My clients have included big pharma and small biotechs. You'd know the big-pharma names. I've interviewed hundreds of ...
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How mosquitoes use your body chemistry to pick you for their next meal To unravel the age-old question of why mosquitoes eat some people alive but spare others, scientists built a large, open-air arena in Zambia and piped in the smells of a half-dozen humans slumbering in nearby tents.
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How a Psychologist Confronted Her Own Bipolar Disorder When Kay Redfield Jamison, author of "Fires in the Dark," had a manic episode early in her career, she had to face hard truths about her illness and life.
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Hysterectomy: What It Is, Side Effects & Recovery By Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery for women in their reproductive years, right after cesarean section.
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FDA Panel Gives Strong Backing to RSV Vaccine for Protecting Infants An FDA panel on Thursday gave a strong endorsement for what could become the first maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine approved for protecting infants against the annual scourge. In a unanimous vote, all 14 members of the Vaccines and ...
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Blood Sugar May Be Key to Brain Power After a Stroke High blood pressure and cholesterol were not associated with a similar mental loss, even in those at higher genetic risk for dementia. "Having a stroke increases a person's ...
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RSV vaccine for pregnant women protects their newborns but is it ready for sale? RSV fills hospitals with wheezing babies each fall and winter, and the virus struck earlier than usual and especially hard in the U.S. this past year.. Vaccinating moms-to-be "would have a ...
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Older dogs who sleep badly may have dementia, study says In a veterinary lab in North Carolina, Woofus, a 15-year-old basset hound mix, is allowing researchers to attach an electroencephalogram, or EEG, electrodes to his head before padding off to a dark, cozy room for an afternoon nap.
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FDA advisers back RSV vaccine for pregnant women that protects their newborns Federal health advisers are backing a first-of-its-kind RSV vaccine to protect newborns by immunizing their moms late in pregnancy. ByLAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer. May 18, 2023, 7:26 AM. RSV Vaccine. FILE - This electron microscope image provided ...
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Perceived cognitive deficits in first 4 weeks of COVID-19 could predict long COVID "So-called brain fog in particular has been a common and debilitating symptom affecting all age groups. Other neurocognitive symptoms associated with long COVID include memory problems, difficulty concentrating, trouble focusing, and posttraumatic stress ...
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Stroke rate higher in East Asian vs. white adults, regardless of relationship to AF Key takeaways: East Asian adults had a higher rate of stroke compared with white adults. The presence of atrial fibrillation raised stroke risk similarly in both groups. In a comparison of ...
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Another Possible Exercise Bonus: Preventing Parkinson's By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Regular exercise has a long list of health benefits, and a new study suggests another one could be added: a lower risk of Parkinson's disease.
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Mpox Virus Can Replicate on Surfaces for Days: Study By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Most cases of mpox are spread from skin-to-skin contact, but it is possible to catch the virus by touching a contaminated surface in a house or a hospital room, ...
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Stroke Gaining Ground as a Global Killer By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Worldwide deaths from the most common type of stroke have risen significantly in the past three decades and will increase even more sharply in the years ahead, ...
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FDA Panel Backs First RSV Vaccine Given in Pregnancy to Protect Infants By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The first vaccine designed to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) by vaccinating their mothers during pregnancy has been backed by a panel ...
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What happened with the feared tripledemic in Jacksonville? What about the RSV vaccine? Last year Northeast Florida's medical community feared a "tripledemic" — surges of the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, flu and COVID-19 — because they were circulating at the same time during respiratory virus season in fall and winter.
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Racial Disparities Associated With Endometriosis Diagnosis Soyini Hawkins, MD, MPH, FACOG: Endometriosis is a state that is usually associated with pain in a very specific way, with menses. It's a discussion that's considered below the belt. A lot of women don't even understand what's normal and abnormal.
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Biophotonic sensor for swift detection of malignant brain tissues by using nanocomposite YBa The identical buffer layers of nanocomposite superconducting material have been used either side of cavity region to enhance the interaction between incident light and different brain tissue samples poured into the cavity region. All the investigations ...
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Growing evidence suggests what you eat plays key role in your mental health BOSTON – We all know the importance of a healthy diet to maintain good physical health and to avoid cancer, heart disease and diabetes. But there is also growing evidence that what you eat also plays a key role in your mental health.
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Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Genes Linked to Alzheimer's Risk The research is important because it offers concrete ways to identify people at an increased risk and may point scientists toward treatments to prevent the destructive disease. The study, a joint effort by European researchers, was published Wednesday in ...
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Why more mammograms aren't the solution to breast cancer On May 9, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released a draft of their new guidelines on who should be screened for breast cancer. The biggest change: recommending that women with average breast cancer risk start getting mammograms every ...
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| Mechanisms underlying phenotypic variation in neurogenetic disorders Genetic factors that are known to modify phenotypes include mechanisms intrinsic to the pathogenic variant, such as dynamic mutations, and modifier genes that influence the function of proteins encoded by pathogenic variants. Epigenetic factors ...
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Six Crucial Letters to Help you Recognize a Stroke May is National Stroke Awareness Month and St. James Healthcare, now part of Intermountain Health, is urging people to learn and recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke so they know what to do if someone around them is experiencing symptoms to take ...
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Maine man dies from Powassan, tick-borne virus, state's CDC confirms Maine's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed its first fatal case of Powassan, a tick-borne virus, in 2023. Robert Weymouth, 58, of Topsham, developed neurologic symptoms after he was bit by a deer tick or woodchuck tick, ...
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Obesity Telephone Intervention Improves Pediatric Dieting and Activity Behaviors An obesity telephone intervention consisting of a series of phone calls and short messages may improve dietary behaviors and encourage children to meet appropriate activity recommendations, according to a study published in the International Journal of ...
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Half of Teens Drop Below Obesity Cutoff With Semaglutide By comparison, only 12.1% of adolescents with obesity taking placebo in the trial dropped below the obesity threshold. The study also found that 74% of participants shifted down by at least one body ...
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Mpox virus found in Palm Springs wastewater for first time in 2023, but no new cases seen Vaccine doses for the monkeypox virus (since renamed mpox) are seen ready for patients. The virus commonly known as monkeypox has been detected in wastewater in Palm Springs for the first time ...
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Local expert weighs in on WHO report on artificial sweeteners PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Cherellyn Savoy had Gastric bypass surgery three weeks ago at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg. So far, she's down 25 pounds. "It's going great. I feel amazing. I haven't felt this good in years." said Savoy.
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World Autoimmune Arthritis Day: 8 deadly diseases people with rheumatoid arthritis are at risk of Rheumatoid arthritis not just affects your joints, but puts one at risk of heart issues, hypertension, fatty liver, lung disease and even cancer. World Autoimmune Arthritis Day is observed on May 20 every year to raise awareness about different types ...
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Living with and letting go of anxious thoughts Clinical psychologist William Nay, Ph.D. LCP, and physician Matthew Way, M.D., from the VCU Health Department of Psychiatry share ways you can cope with anxiety and how to incorporate mindfulness practices into daily routines to reduce its effects.
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Pancreatic cancer: a personalised mRNA vaccine may boost effects of treatment But the results of a recent study suggest that the immune system could be a useful tool in treating pancreatic cancer. The research, which was published in Nature, showed a personalised cancer vaccine was able to stimulate the immune system in half of the ...
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AI-Driven Advancements Pave the Way to Test for COVID-19 and Hepatitis at Home These new tests, conducted in a single tube within minutes, could enable at-home testing for various diseases. By incorporating CRISPR technology, the test achieves high reliability by distinguishing between false and true positives.
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DHEC: Rabid bat found in Lexington County, pet exposed Crysty Vaughan,. COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) — SC DHEC has confirmed a bat found near Dutchman Shores Circle and Murray Lindler Road in Chapin, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. According to health officials, no people are known to have been exposed at this ...
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New WHO framework available for prevention and management of obesity The framework is based on the principles of primary health care, follows a chronic care approach, and is supported by the integration of obesity prevention and management into existing service delivery frameworks across the health care system, including ...
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First Cases of Drug-Resistant Ringworm Detected in US This highly contagious fungal infection, which is widespread in South Asia, causes an itchy, scaly, ring-shaped rash that may be difficult to treat.
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Rabid Bat Confirmed in Lexington County; One Pet Exposed COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed that a bat found near Dutchman Shores Circle and Murray Lindler Road in Chapin, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been ...
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Wife of Maine man who died from tickborne virus speaks out to raise awareness Weymouth's wife, Annemarie, said her husband died after developing neurological problems, including brain swelling. Now she is speaking out to warn others about protecting themselves against tickborne illness. Annemarie said she still ...
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Living with heart failure symptoms, testing and treatment Risk factors for heart disease can include: Age. Coronary heart disease. Diabetes. Heart rhythm problems. Illicit drug use. Sleep apnea. Viral illness like COVID- ...
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New US breast cancer screening recommendations All women should be screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40 years, according to a new draft recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published on May 9, 2023. The new recommendation replaces the USPSTF's ...
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Skin patch shows promise for peanut allergy in toddlers The trialled patch was shown to be 67% effective in desensitisation to peanuts, but an expert says it won't be the 'Holy Grail'. Toddler eating peanuts It is estimated that up to one in 30 children in Australia have a peanut allergy.
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Identifying Pesticide Culprits in Parkinson's Disease The study utilized California's extensive pesticide use database and innovative testing methods to identify pesticides directly toxic to dopaminergic neurons, which are crucial for voluntary movement. Combinations of pesticides used in cotton farming were ...
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World IBD Day 2023: What are Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis? orld IBD Day takes place on Friday, May 19 to raise awareness of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The day is coordinated by the European Federation of Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Associations ...
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Frozen Stem Cell Grafts Linked to Higher Relapse Rates in Blood Cancer At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Marrow Donor Program declared that cell grafts for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation must be frozen via a process called cryopreservation. However, recent research showed that patients with ...
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Emergence of sexual-kissing behavior in Mesopotamia and its role in spread of diseases "Evidence indicates that kissing was a common practice in ancient times, potentially representing a constant influence on the spread of orally transmitted microbes, such as HSV-1," write Arbøll and Rasmussen. Humans generally exhibit two main types of ...
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40% of dementia cases caused by 12 modifiable lifestyle habits; Oxford experts share healthy tips The Modifying Dementia Risk group, part of the Department of Psychiatry, Oxford University has found the impact of 12 risk factors on dementia and cognitive decline. The group, led by Dr Sarah Bauermeister and supported by Dementias Platform UK and ...
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Risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis doubled by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure The authors said the findings confirmed, and expanded on, the limited evidence for the relationship between PAHs and RA. PAHs are a class of ubiquitous chemicals formed when coal, oil, gas ...
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Heart Transplants From Active COVID Donors Linked With Higher Mortality Adult heart transplant recipients from donors with active COVID-19 infection had higher mortality at 6 months and at 1 year than those with transplants from donors who had either a recently resolved COVID case or did not have COVID, a retrospective ...
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