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	health Daily update ⋅ May 24, 2023
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	The New York Times Surgeon General Warnings That Tried to Make a Difference The New York Times A warning issued by the United States surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, on Tuesday provided guidance about an issue that has been front of mind for American parents for years: the negative effects of social media on the mental health of young people. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Social Media Can Be a 'Profound Risk' to Youth, Surgeon General Warns The New York Times The United States surgeon general, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, issued a public advisory on Tuesday warning of the risks of social media use to young people. In a 19-page report, Dr. Murthy noted that although the effects of social media on adolescent mental ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Multivitamins may help slow memory loss in older adults, study shows The Washington Post Manson, also a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, described the effect of the supplements as "substantial." She stressed, however, that a dietary supplement "will never be a ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME What to Know About High Triglycerides TIME Discussions about heart health often center around blood pressure and cholesterol, with factors like poor sleep, smoking, family history of heart disease, and chronic stress thrown in. However, there's one variable that doesn't get covered as often, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment U.S. News & World Report By Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormone disorder that can have a profound impact on a woman's life. Characterized by the overproduction of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News HIV infections continued to slow nationwide in 2021, CDC reports CBS News Around 32,100 Americans were newly infected by HIV — the virus that causes AIDS — in 2021, the CDC estimated, dropping 12% from about 36,500 infections in 2017. The figures come ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report CDC: HIV Infections Down 12%, but Faster Progress Needed to End Epidemic U.S. News & World Report That decline, in turn, was driven by a 34% drop in new infections among gay and bisexual males – a population that accounted for 80% of new infections within this age group. Overall in 2021 ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Parents' Mistrust of HPV Vaccine May Be Growing U.S. News & World Report Parents of nearly 120,000 unvaccinated teens aged 13 to 17 were asked why they didn't plan to vaccinate their children against HPV, which is a sexually transmitted infection. Overall, hesitancy about giving ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Women have much higher risk of dying after heart attack than men, study finds Today.com Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among men and women worldwide. A new study suggests that women may be more than two times more likely to suffer adverse outcomes, including death, after a heart attack compared to men of a similar ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Man Defies Early-Onset Alzheimer's, Could Hold Clues For Treatment Forbes Mutations in DNA leading to brain diseases. getty. A man carrying a genetic mutation known to cause early-onset Alzheimer's disease postponed development of dementia until age 72. His story may hold ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Institutes of Health An mRNA vaccine to treat pancreatic cancer National Institutes of Health Illustration of pancreas with tumors. An experimental vaccine for pancreatic cancer showed progress against the disease. MattL_Images / Shutterstock. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common type ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN New HIV infections are trending down in the US, especially among young gay men, CDC estimates CNN Pre-exposure prophylaxis, known as PrEP, is used to prevent HIV. Use of PrEP has become more common. SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via AP. Flag as irrelevant
	Valdosta Daily Times Donor Hearts From Patients With COVID Tied to Lower Survival WebMD COVID can cause early signs of heart disease and damage to the heart in potential donors. Currently, there is no clear consensus on the evaluation and use of COVID-19 donors for heart transplants. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Short, long menstrual cycles may increase heart disease risk Healio "Our research indicated that women with menstrual cycle dysfunction might have adverse health consequences," Huijie Zhang, MD, PhD, professor and senior physician and deputy director of the department of endocrinology and metabolism at Nanfang Hospital of ... Flag as irrelevant
	breakinglatest.news Multiple Factors at Play in the Rise of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Targeted Oncology My colon cancer patients are getting younger. The diagnoses are happening just as some of these individuals are embarking on their plans for life, while others are in the crucial midst of parenthood. Given this, the tragedy of their cancers feels ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Dyspnea, pain, reduced mobility reported 1 year after COVID-19 hospitalization Healio "We interpret these findings to suggest that efforts to improve patients' health post-COVID should focus on the prevention and treatment of breathlessness, pain and limited mobility," Roseline Agyekum, BS, research specialist at the University of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Chicago mpox outbreak raises alarm over summer spread The Hill A cluster of mpox cases in the Chicago area has spurred concerns of a resurgence this summer, mere months after the end of the public health emergency for the outbreak that began last year. The U.S. response to the mpox outbreak in 2022 was heralded as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline CT Scans May Be Best for Predicting Heart Disease Risk Compared to Genetics Healthline Doctors use different factors to estimate a person's risk for heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular problems. This estimate takes into account conventional risk factors such as age, sex, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, diabetic status, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Women with COPD experience stigma, barriers to medication, resources Healio WASHINGTON — Among 30 women with advanced COPD, many reported barriers to care and none received palliative care, according to an abstract presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference. "Evidence suggests that [palliative care ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report CT Scans Beat Gene Scores at Predicting Mid-Life Heart Risk U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes to predicting heart trouble down the road, the arteries may say a lot more than the genes do, according to a new study. Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Oxygen Restriction Increases Lifespan by 50% in Mouse Model; Hints at Anti-Aging Potential Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Researchers headed by a team at Massachusetts General Hospital have, for the first time, shown that reduced oxygen intake, or "oxygen restriction," is associated with longer lifespan, and reduced neurological deterioration in a mammalian model, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Want to Stay Strong as You Age? Flavonol-rich Foods Like Blackberries and Apples Can Help Healthline New research suggests that a compound found in many fruits and vegetables can help keep you strong as you get older. The study found that the odds of developing frailty were reduced by 20% for every 10mg of flavonols consumed per day. Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks AI Used to Advance Drug Delivery System for Glaucoma and Other Chronic Diseases Newswise Newswise — Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have used artificial intelligence models and machine-learning algorithms to successfully predict which components of amino acids that make up therapeutic proteins are most ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Researchers Locate Signals in Brain Related to Chronic Pain WebMD May 23, 2023 -- Using surgical implants inside the brain, scientists have recorded for the first time electrical patterns that occur when a person is feeling chronic pain, a new study in Nature Neuroscience concludes. The researchers used the devices ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report HIV Infections Continue to Decline Among Young Americans U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- HIV infection numbers in the United States are down, public health officials announced Tuesday. Declines in young people are driving the overall decrease. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Sleep apnea may increase risk for long COVID Healio Key takeaways: After contracting SARS-CoV-2, adults with obstructive sleep apnea had up to a 75% increased risk for long COVID. Women with sleep apnea were more likely to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Lifetime duration of cannabis use, cognition linked in schizophrenia Healio SAN FRANCISCO — Among people with schizophrenia, lifetime duration of cannabis use was associated with cognitive function, according to a poster presented at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting. "There is some data that shows ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New Yorker How to Find a Missing Person with Dementia The New Yorker Searching for people with cognitive disabilities presents special challenges. Can we solve them? ... Nancy Paulikas and her husband, Kirk Moody, arrived at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on October 15, 2016. Museumgoing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yale News Supporting Your Digestive System: Three Ways to Improve Gut Health Yale News Ingesting foods that have been processed, either mechanically or chemically, can adversely impact insulin sensitivity and raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes as well as lead to weight gain, according to Imaeda. For ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSLA MIND MATTERS: Eating disorders KSLA Dr. Jennifer Steinberg specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (CBT) with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She says there has been a rise in eating disorders since the COVID-19 pandemic. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian The truth about booze: how alcohol really affects your body, from first flush of happiness to hangover hell The Guardian Food can act like a sponge and slow the alcohol's absorption: if you are drinking on an empty stomach, the alcohol takes effect much faster. A few minutes after your first sip, once it gets to your bloodstream and into your brain, it starts to have an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Namibia declares outbreak of Crimean-Congo fever after patient dies Reuters WINDHOEK, May 23 (Reuters) - Namibia has declared an outbreak of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) after one person died of the disease in the capital Windhoek, the government said on Tuesday. The patient was suspected of having the virus when he ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Medical Association COVID and RSV vaccines during pregnancy, new mpox vaccine data with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH American Medical Association AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio VIDEO: Consider preventable stroke risk factors in every patient Healio BOSTON — In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, two vascular neurologists from the University of Virginia spoke with Healio at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting about the importance of recognizing risk factors in all patients. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New intervention program can help reduce opioid use for chronic pain News-Medical.net Researchers at the University of Warwick and The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough have led a clinical trial, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), on a new treatment which can help people stop needing to use ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express A vaccine for pancreatic cancer? The Indian Express In the world of medical science, superlatives are few and far between. In this case, however, pancreatic cancer experts are more than a little excited: Niels Halama, a tumor immunologist at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg, described the ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net National-level comprehensive mapping of high-fatality SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in nursing homes News-Medical.net The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak is associated with high mortality rates among nursing home residents, resulting from the effects of advanced age, frailty, comorbidities, polypharmacy, and attenuated immune function ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Keto vs. low-fat diets: which is more sustainable in the long term? News-Medical.net However, their nutrient composition varies significantly across the type and percentage of essential nutrients such as fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, as well as the micronutrient composition. While some diets comprise high carbohydrate and low ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Medical School Decrease Oxygen to Boost Longevity? Harvard Medical School Living in a low-oxygen environment extended life spans, improved neurologic function in mice. · Findings add to a growing body of research showing oxygen restriction may ward off neurologic decline and extend life span in animal models. Flag as irrelevant
	Neuroscience News Group Support and Tapering Reduce Opioid Dependence in Chronic Pain Patients Neuroscience News Researchers at the University of Warwick and The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough have led a clinical trial, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), on a new treatment that can help people stop needing to use ... Flag as irrelevant
	Psychiatrist.com Legalizing MDMA for PTSD Treatment: Phase 3 Clinical Trial Results Psychiatrist.com Positive clinical trial results could lead to FDA approval for MDMA therapy within a year, researchers said. When combined with psychotherapy, the drug has shown remarkable results in reducing PTSD symptoms and improving overall well- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Everyday Health When Parkinson's Treatments Lead to Gambling, Shopping, or Hypersexuality Everyday Health But although these medications can be very helpful in treating PD symptoms, in some people, they can cause serious side effects, including impulse control disorders (ICDs), or unwanted behaviors. What Behaviors Are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nottinghamshire County Council Avian flu detected in wild birds in Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire Nottinghamshire County Council Residents are being urged not to touch or pick up dead or sick birds after three more cases of avian flu have been confirmed in wild birds in Nottinghamshire. The latest cases were discovered in three black-headed gulls in Thurgarton, following five ... Flag as irrelevant
	nebraskamed.com Can a stroke cause dementia? nebraskamed.com A stroke or a cerebrovascular accident, is a serious condition affecting the blood vessels in the brain. When a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked or ruptures, brain cells die, and the brain cannot get enough blood and ... Flag as irrelevant
	News9 Live Study Finds COVID-19 Boosters Don't Increase Miscarriage Risk WebMD "These findings support the safety of COVID-19 booster vaccination in early pregnancy," they wrote. The VSD is a collaboration between the CDC's Immunization Safety Office and large health care systems. Flag as irrelevant
	Neuroscience News Reduced Oxygen Intake Linked to Extended Lifespan Neuroscience News This is the first study to demonstrate that 'oxygen restriction' extends lifespan in a mammalian aging model. · Mice in an oxygen-restricted environment lived about 50% longer and had delayed onset of aging-associated neurological deficits. Flag as irrelevant
	Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Antibodies fighting Epstein-Barr virus could misfire and trigger multiple sclerosis, new study shows Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance The research, published in Science Advances, suggests that antibodies that our body deploys to fight EBV mistakenly targets a similar looking protein in the brain and spinal cord, which can make the development of MS, an incurable condition in which people ... Flag as irrelevant
	McKnight's Long Term Care News Regular exercise significantly lowers risk of death from flu, pneumonia: study McKnight's Long Term Care News Study participants were followed for an average of 9.23 years, over which time 1,516 influenza and pneumonia deaths were recorded. The study found that participants who had engaged in 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity equivalent physical ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Geographic Are you a stress eater? Here's how to retrain your brain. National Geographic For many people, "the release of cortisol can increase appetite and food intake, especially for high-fat or high-sugar foods," Smith says. While cortisol has many functions, it is widely ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Right Now How apples and blackberries can prevent frailty in older adults NBC Right Now A key flavanol combatting frailty is quercetin - a bitter-tasting compound found in fruits, vegetables, leaves, seeds, red onions, grains, kale, and other food supplements. The study by Harvard ... Flag as irrelevant

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