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	health Daily update ⋅ May 20, 2023
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	CBS News Maine officials confirm first Powassan virus death of 2023 CBS News The Maine Center for Disease Control said Wednesday they found the tick-borne illness in an adult resident from Sagadahoc County. Robert J. Weymouth, 58, of Portland was identified as the person who died after complications with the virus, according to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Ninety Percent of People Get Epstein-Barr Virus Early in Life. Here's How It Can Lead to Multiple Sclerosis Healthline New research has uncovered why the Epstein-Barr virus (EPV) may contribute to multiple sclerosis (MS). Certain antibodies that the body produces to fight the infection may mistakenly go after the brain and spinal cord, damaging the nervous system. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report AHA News: The Brain Isn't the Only Place a Stroke Can Occur U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Sudden, painless loss of vision. Burning back pain. Achy legs. Incontinence. People might not recognize ... Flag as irrelevant
	Multiple Sclerosis News Today New study data may help explain EBV and MS link Multiple Sclerosis News Today When the immune system launches an attack to fight off infection with the Epstein-Barr virus, immune cells can accidentally end up targeting a protein called CRYAB that's normally expressed by healthy myelin-making cells in the brain, a study found. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report New Clues to Why Some People Suppress HIV Without Drugs U.S. News & World Report By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, May 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Some HIV patients are naturally able to keep the virus fully in check without any medicinal help, a phenomenon that has intrigued scientists for decades. Flag as irrelevant
	Smithsonian Older Dogs With Dementia Sleep Poorly—Just Like Humans Smithsonian Elderly dogs with declining cognitive function have trouble sleeping, just like humans with dementia do, according to a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science. As they age, dogs can develop a condition known as canine ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Health How to recognize and respond to a "warning" stroke Harvard Health A temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain, known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), can cause a range of unsettling symptoms, including slurred speech or arm weakness. The symptoms appear suddenly but usually last less than five minutes, which is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune Taking diet drug Wegovy for a year comes with a major added benefit, study finds Fortune Patients who took the diet drug Wegovy for a year had a reduced risk of heart disease in an early hint that Novo Nordisk's best-selling obesity medicine may also have a positive impact on cardiovascular health. People followed in a study saw their ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 61 Yale researchers say customized cancer vaccine shows promise FOX 61 HARTFORD, Conn. — A team of researchers at Yale Cancer Center are participating in a Moderna clinical trial that combines an immunotherapy drug known as Keytruda or Pembrolizumab with a customized vaccine created with mRNA technology compared to ... Flag as irrelevant
	List23 Weight Loss Drug Helps Half of Teens in Study Tackle Obesity WebMD The study, called STEP TEENS (Semaglutide Treatment Effect in People with Obesity), also shows that 74% of people in the study shifted down by at least one body mass index, or BMI, category after receiving a once-weekly injection of the drug compared to 19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape COVID-Positive Donor Heart Tied to Lower Recipient Survival Medscape A new study sounds a cautionary note about using donor hearts with active COVID-19 infection for heart transplant procedures. Heart transplant recipients from donors with active COVID-19 had a higher risk of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk The food habits that are making you fat Telegraph.co.uk When we don't get enough protein, and instead base our meals around starchy carbohydrates, it can lead to blood sugar fluctuations. This can result in excessive hunger and cravings for starchy or sweet foods. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Novel host-directed molecules blunt SARS-CoV-2, influenza virus The Hindu Indian researchers have, for the first time, been able to synthesise small molecules that can effectively halt the infection of cells by SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses by targeting the hosts. The approach adopted by the researchers is vastly ... Flag as irrelevant
	OncLive Dr Stone on the Association of Language Barriers and PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer OncLive Benjamin V. Stone, MD, fellow, urologic oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham & Women's Hospital, discusses the association between language barriers and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening rates in American men. Flag as irrelevant
	WAVY.com New breast cancer screening guidelines WAVY.com 30 views 5 hours ago. In this Community Chat, WAVY Digital Desk Host Sarah Goode speaks with Dr. John Plemmons, a Sentara radiologist, about the new breast cancer screening guidelines. Watch the chat in the video player on this page. … Show more. Flag as irrelevant
	Neuroscience News Key Influencers in Cannabis Use Disorder Treatment Success Among Pregnant Women Neuroscience News Key Facts: This is the first study examining CUD treatment outcomes for pregnant women seeking help at publicly funded facilities. Factors such as referral from the justice system, community partners, or healthcare providers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Is the breast milk of vegan mothers healthier? Study reveals Hindustan Times Research has found that lactating mothers following a vegan diet compared to mothers with an omnivorous diet showed no difference in the human milk concentrations of vitamin B2 or carnitine, despite these nutrients being found in highest concentrations in ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Times World Autoimmune Arthritis Day: Understanding Autoimmune Arthritis - Symptoms, Diagnosis, And Treatment India Times Autoimmune arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects millions of people worldwide, including a significant population in India. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are the most common ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthCentral.com Understanding the Link Between Asthma and Pneumonia HealthCentral.com If you are living with asthma, there's a good chance you've had or will at some point develop pneumonia. That's because people with asthma are at increased risk of this lung infection, which often develops as a complication of a cold or the flu. Flag as irrelevant
	Neuroscience News Unraveling Sex-Specific Alzheimer's Factors with AI Neuroscience News Summary: A new study employs 'Evolutionary Action Machine Learning' (EAML) to explore sex-specific genes that contribute to Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Researchers discovered 98 genes associated with AD, some of which were found to affect disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	Open Access Government Could studying African killifish be the secret cure to sarcopenia? Open Access Government "In this study, we performed a thorough cellular and molecular characterization of skeletal muscle from early life, aged and extremely old late-life stages, revealing many similarities to sarcopenia in humans and other mammals," she explained. Flag as irrelevant
	13abc Action News Health experts recommend early mammograms and screenings 13abc Action News TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - In honor of national women's health week, a group of national health experts released a new breast cancer screening recommendation for women. 40 is the age women should begin getting regular mammograms, according to a draft ... Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Food Cues We're Not Aware of Can Influence Our Eating Behavior Technology Networks Dieting can be difficult, with many different approaches available for regulating eating behavior. New research from Osaka Metropolitan University has illustrated that it's not just conscious neural processes that impact our eating behavior, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Drug Target Review Molecular biology behind memory development in early childhood Drug Target Review The research team utilised precise cellular interventions to examine the development of episodic memory at the molecular level for the first time. They found that in adults, memory traces, known as engrams, consist of 10 to 20 percent of neurons. Flag as irrelevant
	The BMJ Assisted vaginal births: women who tear or have a surgical cut need prompt antibiotics The BMJ Humphries ABC, Linsell L, Knight M. Factors associated with infection after operative vaginal birth—a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial of prophylactic antibiotics for the prevention of infection following operative vaginal birth. AJOG ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Obesity drug brings heart health benefit alongside weight loss, study says Reuters After a year of taking semaglutide, marketed as Wegovy, patients' risk of suffering from conditions like a heart attack or a stroke over the next ten years dropped to 6.3% from 7.6% when measured by a commonly used calculator, researchers at the Mayo ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Health The pain gap Harvard Health And some chronic pain conditions strike only women, such as endometriosis; the bladder condition interstitial cystitis; vulvodynia (which affects the vulva); and pelvic girdle syndrome, which involves pain around the pelvic joints and lower back. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN 5 healthy habits that are easy to add to your day CNN Editor's Note: Dana Santas, known as the "Mobility Maker," is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book "Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief." CNN —. Flag as irrelevant
	INQUIRER.net Myths skew view of mental illnesses Altoona Mirror Many myths and misconceptions muddy the waters and produce a distorted view among the general public about the nature of mental illness. Long-held mistaken — but widespread — beliefs about mental illness foster public discrimination and stigma toward a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Times We've all got ADHD symptoms. Right? Financial Times Despite having been first diagnosed in the late 18th century, attention deficit disorders are now the quintessential modern malaise. According to ADHD UK, some 2.6mn people in the UK have the condition, with adult incidence at 3-4 per ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India ​5 reasons why you need to have a handful of almond daily​ Times of India 01/6What makes almonds the best? Almonds are the powerhouses of nutrients which offer several health benefits. This nutrient loaded nut is a must ... Flag as irrelevant
	Infectious Disease Advisor Anakinra Added to Standard Care Does Not Improve Outcomes in COVID-19 Pneumonia Infectious Disease Advisor Study findings published in JAMA Network Open show no difference between anakinra plus standard care vs standard care alone for reducing the risk of mortality or the need for mechanical ventilation among patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Call for dementia risk to be included in UK air pollution policies The Guardian A wealth of research shows that air pollution is harming our brain health, including our mental health and our risk of dementia. A new report has outlined what we should do next. Prof Frank Kelly of Imperial College London, a former chair of the UK ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times World Autoimmune Arthritis Day 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration Hindustan Times These activities include educational campaigns, social media awareness campaigns, fundraising events, patient support group meetings and collaborations with healthcare professionals and organizations. Significance: The day serves ... Flag as irrelevant
	Drug Discovery News Exploring mRNA Vaccine Delivery Strategies Drug Discovery News The efficacy of mRNA vaccines depends on their successful delivery into cells. Due to their large size and instability, mRNA molecules require specialized delivery systems to prevent degradation and promote cellular uptake. Flag as irrelevant
	BMC Psychology Views and experiences of migrants and stakeholders involved in social and health care for migrants in Italy during the ... BMC Psychology Aiming to inform the adaptation and implementation of psychological intervention programmes, the present study investigated priority mental health needs in this population group. Methods. Participants were adult asylum seekers, refugees and migrants (ARMs) ... Flag as irrelevant

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