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What to know about body dysmorphia, the condition affecting Megan Fox Megan Fox attends the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue release party in Hollywood, Florida, on May 19. Alberto Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.
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Ketamine Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Depression in New Study Research this week presents the most robust evidence to date that ketamine is at least as effective as electroconvulsive therapy for patients with treatment-resistant depression who do not have psychosis.
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Neurologic Events After COVID-19 Vaccines Assessed All patients hospitalized with new or relapsing neurologic events after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination at a New York tertiary hospital had one or more risk factors for their neurologic condition, a prospective study showed. The most prominent neurologic index ...
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Coronary artery calcium score, not polygenic risk score, best predicts heart disease risk There was no added predictive utility when combining the two scores. Data show CV risk discrimination improved when adding a coronary artery calcium score to a CHD prediction model based on traditional risk factors; however, ...
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The Most Common Depression Medications, Explained Depression medications · Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) · Antidepressant medications · Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) · Atypical antidepressants.
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How to spot, respond to a fentanyl overdose With fentanyl overdoses on the rise and the increased accessibility of naloxone — the only drug in the market that can reverse an opioid overdose — it's vital to know the signs of an overdose. Stepping in can save someone's life.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Created Challenges for Interpreting Trends in Cancer Incidence The researchers noted that the overall rate of cancer diagnoses in the SEER database decreased by 10% in 2020 relative to 2019. Cancer incidence rates declined 9.6% for men and 9.3% for women. The ...
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Ozempic in Teens Is a Mess Somehow, America's desire for Ozempic is only growing. The drug's active ingredient, semaglutide, is sold as an obesity medication under the brand name Wegovy—and it has become so popular that its manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, recently limited shipments ...
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Can multivitamins improve memory? A new study shows 'intriguing' results The brain requires a large number of nutrients for optimal health and efficiency, but micronutrients are typically absorbed better through foods than through supplements. Americans spend billions of dollars on supplements ...
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Scientists talk aging, mental health and diet at Health Matters In three afternoon health talks, Stanford Medicine doctors and scientists spoke to the latest research on how to maintain a healthy body and mind. The focuses: aging and longevity, nutrition and new treatments for mental health.
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A new antibiotic, discovered with artificial intelligence, may defeat a dangerous superbug Using artificial intelligence, researchers say, they've found a new type of antibiotic that works against a particularly menacing drug-resistant bacteria. Related video above: In order to survive antibiotics, bacteria can change shape. Advertisement.
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Leading cause of death for infants had no known cause. Experts may have just found one For a new parent, losing a child in their sleep is an absolute nightmare. Not knowing why adds to the anguish. Thousands of parents in the United States experience this feeling each year after losing a child to sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS.
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Taking a Daily Multivitamin May Help Slow Memory Loss in Older Adults The findings suggest that supplementing with multivitamins may be a "simple and inexpensive way" to help slow age-related cognitive decline. Experts stress, however, that multivitamins should not take the place of a ...
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'Peanut patch' could protect toddlers from severe allergic reaction A wearable patch could reduce a toddler's risk of severe allergic reaction to peanuts. That's according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Advertisement. The patch, called Viaksin, recently completed Phase 3 trials which ...
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How to get rid of mosquitoes: Keep the pests and their eggs out of your home this summer For all that summer brings – camping, barbecues, swimming and vacations – there are some aspects of the warmer months that can be a real pest. Mosquitoes are an unfortunate part of summertime, especially when they're crashing your backyard bonfire and ...
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Longer and Shorter Menstrual Cycles Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease Women whose period cycles were significantly longer or shorter than average were more likely to experience heart disease, heart attack, or atrial fibrillation.
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Fibromyalgia causes structural brain changes One of the core symptoms experienced by patients with fibromyalgia is chronic pain. A team from the LWL Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, has investigated the brain changes that are related to the ...
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Dr Omene on the Importance of Access to Breast Cancer Screenings in Underserved Populations Effective breast cancer screening modalities, including mammograms and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), remain a critical part of breast cancer prevention and diagnosis, Omene begins. It is well established the chance of achieving a cure ...
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Cervical cancer: How ASHA workers can be used for wider screening in rural areas and save lives It found that cervical cancer screening uptake was significantly higher when self-sampling kits for human papillomavirus (HPV) were mailed to the under-screened population of women in the US. Top preventive oncologist Dr Smita ...
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AI model may predict if aggressive breast cancer will spread, research suggests The researchers said the ability to detect changes in the lymph nodes could help doctors plan treatment, as well as give patients peace of mind about the likelihood of triple negative breast cancer spreading. For the study ...
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Tens of thousands of lives a year could be saved by new treatment protocol for brain hemorrhage Date: May 25, 2023; Source: George Institute for Global Health; Summary: New data from the phase III INTERACT3 study demonstrates that a new combination of treatments for stroke due to intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) significantly improves the chances ...
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Afternoon exercise linked with greater improvements in blood sugar levels for patients with type 2 diabetes Date: May 25, 2023; Source: Brigham and Women's Hospital; Summary: A new study uses data from the Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) study, a randomized controlled trial that compared an intensive lifestyle intervention with diabetes support ...
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Are you in pain? Maybe it's time to get moving The prevalence of pain tends to be lower among people who exercise regularly and a large, new study has explored a possible reason why: boosting physical activity levels could help treat chronic pain by changing people's pain tolerance.
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Bird flu 'fowls' the mood, kills nearly 9000 marine creatures in Chile, France starts vaccination Bird flu, a highly pathogenic avian influenza, has caused significant damage to poultry production worldwide, resulting in the culling of over 200 million birds in the last 18 months. In Chile, the disease, as per AFP, has killed close to 9,000 sea ...
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Caregivers often forgotten as member of care team for those with dementia UCalgary researcher Zahinoor Ismail teams up with Gordie Howe CARES to support caregivers and learn from them. Author. Kelly Johnston, Cumming School of Medicine. Share this article. Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email. UCalgary researcher studying stress ...
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What a new study reveals about ketamine for treatment-resistant major depression A new study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine found that intravenous (IV) ketamine performed similarly to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) — the current "gold standard" for treatment-resistant major depression.
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Taking a Daily Multivitamin May Help Delay Cognitive Decline, According to a New Study You're probably well aware that as you get older, you have to be careful about your physical health—vigilantly getting your flu shot each year, getting a good night's sleep on the regular, and seeing a doctor at the first sign of trouble.
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'This is a new tool:' UAB professor on newly recommended RSV vaccine BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - An FDA panel is now recommending a new vaccine to help prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants. The shot is given to the mom while she's pregnant. Some are calling it a game-changer because right now there is no ...
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COVID-19: Another death reported and six new hospitalizations The latest COVID-19 stats for Milton and Halton are now available. An additional death is shown in the totals. It was a Burlington resident, giving the city 214 total deaths. Oakville remains at 152 total deaths. Milton remains at 87 total deaths.
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Parents share concerns as Aki Kurose Middle School sees Seattle's second case of measles SEATTLE — Seattle sees its second case of measles this year. The first happened in January, that person went from Sea-Tac to an ER. The second case is a middle schooler at Aki Kurose Middle School. That student reportedly visited a number of other ...
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Track Your 10000 Steps To Health Walking has powerful health benefits. It can protect you against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, even cancer. And according to a new study, your risk of premature death decreases as your daily step count increases. Consumer Reports helps you track your ...
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Locanabio's investigational therapy shows promise for C9ORF72-associated ALS Locanabio's investigational therapy significantly reduced the buildup of toxic RNA molecules in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient cells and mouse models associated with C9ORF72 mutations, according to new data.
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May is hepatitis awareness month: Highlands Health provides hepatitis testing May is national Hepatitis Awareness Month where public health officials try to raise awareness of hepatitis and it's different forms while also sharing information on testing and vaccination efforts that are available.
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Genentech, American Diabetes Association partner to improve access to screening and treatment for diabetic eye ... Bryan Wilson, Executive Director of Medical Affairs at Genentech, sat down with Optometry Times®' Assistant Managing Editor Emily Kaiser to talk about how the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Genentech are partnering to improve access to ...
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WAVY Digital Desk: National Stroke Awareness Month 24 views Streamed 12 hours ago. WATCH NOW: May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Find out what you need to know in this digital chat with Dr. Daniel A. Cohen, M.D., Chair of Neurology at EVMS. … Show more. Show more. Show less.
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Does brain stimulation boost memory and focus? Mega study tries to settle debate In the past six years, the number of studies testing the therapeutic effects of a class of techniques called transcranial electrical stimulation has skyrocketed. These therapies deliver a painless, weak electrical current to the brain through electrodes ...
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Seattle school cancels classes, moves to online learning because of measles Seattle Public Schools Culinary Services will have boxes of food for students available for pickup starting Tuesday, the district said. Measles is highly contagious, and people who do not have immunity could catch the disease by ...
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A first for Africa: pathogen genomics platform to be available soon Professor Alan Christoffels, the director at the SAMRC/SANBI/UWC Bioinformatics Capacity Development Research Unit, said this milestone would assist the continent in treating its people. "We as a ...
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Researchers Have Flipped the Script on Autism Genetics For many years, scientists believed that siblings diagnosed with ASD tended to inherit more genetic traits from their mother than their father. However, Associate Professor Ivan Iossifov and Professor Michael Wigler from CSHL have demonstrated that it ...
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Fennel: The jack of all trades Make a quick dressing with a little chopped shallot, lemon juice, a bit of rice wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, then drizzle it over the salad. Chop up some fennel fronds for garnishing the top.
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Podcast highlights Mental Health Awareness Even though May is Mental Health Awareness Month, professionals at CDCR and CCHCS work every day to ensure incarcerated patients' needs are met. At the same time, the Office of Employee Wellness provides wellness support, education and resources to all ...
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COVID-19 outbreak lifted at Northumberland Hills Hospital rehab unit The hospital declared the outbreak on May 23 on the 1A inpatient rehabilitation unit. As of Friday, the outbreak was declared over and regular visiting guidelines have resumed for all with the exception of patients in isolation ...
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Breathing New Life: Oxygen Therapy Improves Heart Function in Long COVID Patients A small trial has found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may help restore proper heart function in patients with post-COVID syndrome, with participants in the HBOT group experiencing a significant increase in global longitudinal strain (GLS), ...
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Best Practices for Promoting Employee Well-Being To help you create a supportive and healthy work environment, we gathered insights from 19 professionals, including career experts, HR directors, and founders. From promoting napping and wellness programs to offering employee assistance programs, ...
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After Covid-19, can mRNA vaccines help with cancer as well? The anti-cancer rationale goes like this: Since each tumor contains a multitude of genetic mutations that do not occur elsewhere in the body, this should in theory allow our immune system to recognize and destroy those cells. Alas, tumors are known to ...
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Negative pressure wound therapy for treating pressure ulcers Key messages. What are pressure ulcers? Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, decubitus ulcers, and pressure injuries, are areas of injury to the skin, the tissue that lies underneath, or both. Pressure ulcers can be painful, may become infected, ...
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