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	health Daily update ⋅ July 15, 2023
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	NPR What you need to know about aspartame and cancer NPR The announcement this week by a World Health Organization agency that the artificial sweetener aspartame — used in such low-calorie products as Diet Coke, Trident gum and sugar-free Jell-O — is "possibly carcinogenic to humans" has many wondering if ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Syphilis has increased 128% among women in Houston since 2019 CNN Congenital syphilis infections in newborns have risen about 700% across the country over the past decade, according to the CDC. Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle/Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News As weight loss drugs' popularity grows, teens turn to Wegovy for help ABC News Both Bush and her son Brian have lost weight using Wegovy, a medication that is FDA-approved for weight loss for patients with severe obesity, or who are overweight and have one or more weight-associated conditions like high blood pressure or high ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Norovirus Cases Surging on Cruise Ships, What are the Signs and Symptoms Healthline In early 2023, the CDC reported that more people were contracting the norovirus, commonly known as the stomach bug. This year there have been at least 13 norovirus outbreak on cruise ships; Each year it is estimated that norovirus causes between 19 and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Long COVID manifestations vary based on severity of acute illness Healio The center comprises 12 specialty clinics, including pulmonology, cardiology, neurology and rheumatology, Igor J. Koralnik, MD, chief of neuro-infectious disease and global neurology and codirector of the Comprehensive COVID-19 Center at Northwestern ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Intense Exercise May Help Slow Parkinson's Disease, Experts Say Healthline Parkinson's is the second most common neurodegenerative condition in the world. ​An international group of researchers has recently discovered that a rigorous exercise program may potentially slow the progression of Parkinson's disease – giving way for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times Increasing Awareness of RSV Immunization Among Adults Pharmacy Times Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA: I love this discussion because all of us are experts here when we talk about RSV [respiratory syncytial virus]. But the reality is, even though we've created so much education around RSV vaccinations, there's still a ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Why Do Superagers Have Sharper Memory? MedPage Today Superagers had more gray matter volume in the medial temporal lobe, cholinergic forebrain, and motor thalamus than typical older adults and slower total gray matter atrophy over time, reported Marta Garo-Pascual, MS, a PhD candidate at the Universidad ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Aspartame advice unchanged despite cancer question BBC News Two groups of experts at the World Health Organization have been reviewing thousands of scientific studies. The "possibly carcinogenic" label often causes fear and confusion, but just means the evidence is ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN CDC facing major funding cuts, with direct impact on state and local health departments CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was hit with a clawback of funds as a result of last month's federal debt ceiling negotiations. David Goldman/AP/FILE. Flag as irrelevant
	Prevention.com Eating These 6 Foods May Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds Prevention.com At baseline, the study found that the following foods are best for heart health: fruit; vegetables; nuts; legumes; fish; whole-fat dairy. But the researchers also found that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Among younger adults, Paxlovid shows benefits for some but not others Healio Paxlovid lowers the risk for severe COVID-19 among younger vaccinated adults with at least one serious comorbidity, researchers found, although their study did not see the same benefit for patients without medical comorbidities. " ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAL Baltimore Important signs of heat-related illness and how to respond WBAL Baltimore Medical experts are reminding everyone that extreme heat can be very dangerous. But when do you know if you're heading into the danger zone? Advertisement. Maryland has recorded its first heat-related death of the year, a 52-year-old man in Cecil ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Could the Bacteria in Your Gut Play a Part in How Clogged Your Arteries Are? U.S. News & World Report "We found that oral bacteria, especially species from the Streptococcus genus, are associated with increased occurrence of atherosclerotic plaques in the small arteries of the heart when present in the gut flora," said researcher Tove Fall, a professor of ... Flag as irrelevant
	KMOV.com Mosquito carrying West Nile Virus found in Madison County, Illinois KMOV.com GRANITE CITY, Ill. (KMOV) - News 4 is warning people in the Metro East to a health alert. The Madison County Health Department conducts random mosquito population checks in different parts of the county and found a mosquito tested positive for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Florida Times-Union How to get rid of mosquitoes: what works and what doesn't The Florida Times-Union So, what can you do? The CDC recommends that people use repellent containing DEET, wear loose-fitting long-sleeve shirts and pants, and use screens on windows and doors. The University of Florida conducted studies on many mosquito repelling sprays and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Michigan Radio White-tailed deer display high transmission of coronavirus, study finds Michigan Radio "A lot of viruses do originate in wild animals and then can spill over into human populations," said Sarah Bevins, the assistant coordinator of the National Wildlife Disease Program at the USDA. "That is one of the driving concerns for future pandemics are ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Challenging brain in older age may reduce dementia risk, study finds The Guardian Participants in the study were over the age of 70, did not have a major cognitive impairment or cardiovascular disease when recruited between 2010 and 2014, and were assessed for dementia through regular study visits. In ... Flag as irrelevant
	KKTV 11 News Bat tests positive for rabies in El Paso County KKTV 11 News EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - A bat recently tested positive for rabies in El Paso County. El Paso County Public Health is reporting the bat was found "crawling on the ground" at the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center in North Cheyenne Canyon on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pulse UKHSA warns of possible measles outbreak unless MMR vaccination rates improve Pulse Between 1 January and 30 June this year there have been 128 cases of measles, compared to 54 cases in the whole of 2022, with 66% of the cases detected in London although cases have been seen in all regions. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News London measles warning: Outbreak could hit tens of thousands BBC News But the UKHSA said there was an "urgent" need to vaccinate children, teenagers and young adults. Levels of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations in the UK are ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News RRMC Health Talk: (Safe) fun in the sun Rutland Herald As good as the sunshine feels on our skin, we need to be aware that there are harmful effects as well. Sunshine is a form of radiation, namely ultraviolet radiation, containing both UVA and UVB rays. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Michigan's Summer Tick Season: What to Know and How to Stay Safe McLaren Health Care Whether their adventure is in the western Upper Peninsula, along the Lake Michigan coast, or further inland in the southern part of the state, they will be sharing the great outdoors with bugs, including disease-carrying ticks. Lots of them. Flag as irrelevant
	Nursing Times Trial of new depression therapy shows promising results Nursing Times A pilot trial shows promising signs that a new talking therapy could be more effective than cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the current best-practice treatment for depression. The study, produced by academics from the University of Exeter, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News Gloomy days got you down? Gray skies can trigger seasonal depression as much as winter can Spectrum News The abnormal number of gray and soggy days during May and June are enough to leave anyone feeling down in the dumps, but for those with seasonal-affective disorder, it could be worse. Experts say that the lack of sunshine and outdoor activity can have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Moneycontrol.com Five Signs You May Have Cataracts Cedars-Sinai Yet, detecting cataracts early can help reduce inflammation and prevent or improve other eye conditions. "Removing a cataract not only improves your vision but also reduces eye pressure, which can help prevent glaucoma," ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Pembrolizumab-Based Combination Therapies May Improve Outcomes in Advanced NSCLC The ASCO Post Researchers have revealed that combining pembrolizumab with other treatments may reduce the size of target tumors, resulting in a higher response rate for patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a recent study published ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Public Media Houston Health Department launches a rapid outreach response for a syphilis outbreak Houston Public Media Marlene Mcneese-Ward is the deputy assistant director at the department's Bureau of HIV/STI and Viral Hepatitis Prevention. She said while syphilis is easily treatable and curable, it has not gone away. Flag as irrelevant
	WCAX Standing water a breeding ground for mosquitoes and viruses they transmit WCAX Mosquito populations are usually dynamic but they thrive in standing water. Sean Diehl, a microbiologist at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine says it's hard to say whether mosquito-borne viruses like West Nile or eastern equine ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Biden administration to provide free Covid vaccines to uninsured Americans this fall through end of 2024 CNBC A health-care worker prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic in the Peabody Institute Library in Peabody, Massachusetts, Jan. 26, 2022. Vanessa ... Flag as irrelevant
	Channel 4 News How many cats have died of feline coronavirus in Cyprus and are there UK cases? Channel 4 News Animal charities say that thousands of cats in Cyprus could have died after contracting a feline coronavirus that can cause "feline infectious peritonitis", or FIP. So what are the symptoms of cat coronavirus and has the outbreak spread to the UK? Flag as irrelevant
	CTV Toronto Whooping cough outbreak continues in Alberta's South Zone; declining vaccination rates seen as big driver CTV Toronto "What we have seen in general across Canada and in Alberta, and in particular in places in southern Alberta, are those vaccine rates have dropped over the last 10 years," said Craig Jenne, professor of microbiology, immunology and infectious diseases at ... Flag as irrelevant
	EatingWell 15 Gut-Healthy, Diabetes-Friendly Breakfast Recipes EatingWell Chai Chia Pudding · Flourless Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins · Tiramisu-Inspired Overnight Oats · Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes · Mixed-Berry Breakfast Smoothie · Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl · Really Green Smoothie · Baked Oatmeal with Pears. Flag as irrelevant
	LubbockOnline.com Lubbockite dies from city's first case of West Nile virus this year, heath department confirms LubbockOnline.com According to the Lubbock Health Department, the patient was infected back in June, which was around the same time the department received a positive test for West Nile from its mosquito pools. Flag as irrelevant
	Managed Healthcare Executive Protocol Deviations In South Africa's Largest HIV Vaccine Efficacy Trial Managed Healthcare Executive When addressing errors, researchers focused on the individual who made the error and retraining. Lead author Fatima Laher says attention should be shifted to root cause analysis and process improvement. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	VOCM Infectious Disease Specialist Says COVID Complacency Setting In VOCM A professor of immunization at Memorial University says we have become complacent with COVID-19, even as medical authorities in the country recommend getting a fall booster shot. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends another ... Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org Alarmingly high PFAS levels in the populations of Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Denmark and the UK Science Daily The substance inhibits the immune system and can, thus, increase the risk of infections and cancer, and PFAS can reduce the effect of vaccination programs against e.g. tetanus, diphtheria, influenza and COVID-19. Flag as irrelevant
	Mirage News Approaches for improving linkage to HIV care among HIV self-testing individuals in sub-Saharan Africa ReliefWeb Mbuzeleni Hlongwa, Enos Moyo, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira. Correspondence to Dr Mbuzeleni Hlongwa; hlongwa.mbu@gmail.com. Summary box. Despite the potential benefits of HIV self-testing (HIVST), several challenges contribute to poor linkage to HIV care among ... Flag as irrelevant
	Diabetes.co.uk Timing and type of exercise is key to effectiveness for people with type 2 diabetes Diabetes.co.uk Breaking up sitting time and keeping moving through the day benefits blood glucose control and insulin levels; Exercising later in the day can lead to better control of blood sugar levels as well as improved insulin sensitivity. Flag as irrelevant
	ReliefWeb Multi-country outbreak of mpox (monkeypox) - External Situation Report 26, published 14 July 2023 ReliefWeb Since the last situation report published on 24 June 2023, and as of 11 July, 316 new confirmed mpox cases and two new deaths have been reported to WHO. Virus transmission continues at a low level in the majority of countries reporting cases, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Lingering long COVID looms even as Chicago hospital admissions decline, Northwestern research shows Chicago Tribune Chicago is seeing its lowest COVID-19 hospital admission rates for the entire pandemic. But it's not all good news about the illness that once shut down the world. Even as the city's top doctor shared optimism about the state of the pandemic, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Integer time series models for tuberculosis in Africa Nature.com Tuberculosis, an airborne disease, is the deadliest human infectious disease caused by one single agent. The African region is among the most affected and most burdensome area in terms of tuberculosis cases. In this paper, we modeled the number of new ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health.mil Key to Beating Burnout: Prioritizing Self-Care Health.mil Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell, and 101st Airborne Division leaders formally opened Behavioral Health North, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 15, providing about 2,000 soldiers and airmen more convenient access to mental health ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Peru says no Guillain-Barre risk for Corinthians players CNN Peru's health ministry said on Thursday that Corinthians are not at risk of contracting Guillain-Barre syndrome when they visit the country next week after the coach of the Brazilian soccer team voiced concerns about playing in Lima. Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Mendelian randomization uncovers a protective effect of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist on kidney function Nature.com Genetic variants with strong association with serum IL levels were obtained from a previous genome-wide association study meta-analysis. Summary-level data for estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) were obtained from CKDGen database. Flag as irrelevant
	Iredell Health System Understanding Swimmer's Ear in Children Iredell Health System If your child is experiencing ear pain after spending time in the water, they may have swimmer's ear, which doctors call otitis externa. "Swimmer's ear is an inflammation of the external auditory canal (outer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox 59 Hamilton County Health Department: Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus near Carmel Fox 59 Wear long sleeves, pants, socks and shoes when outdoors. Apply EPA approved insect repellent containing DEET, Picaridin or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus to any exposed skin. Keep mosquitoes outside by keeping doors and ... Flag as irrelevant
	What To Expect When You're Expecting How to Empower Your Birth: A Mom Hall With Heidi Murkoff and Dr. Wanda Barfield What To Expect When You're Expecting What to Expect creator Heidi Murkoff recently held a live Mom Hall with the CDC's Dr. Wanda Barfield to talk about how to get the support you need during pregnancy, delivery and after birth. In This Article. What are your rights during pregnancy? Flag as irrelevant
	Greenville Daily Reflector PCC Notes: Accrediting organization honors PCC respiratory therapy program Greenville Daily Reflector WINTERVILLE — The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) has recognized Pitt Community College's Respiratory Therapy program with a Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialing Success Award. Flag as irrelevant
	MIT News How Tau tangles form in the brain MIT News Many neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's, are characterized by tangled proteins called Tau fibrils. In a new study, MIT chemists have gained insight into how these fibrils form, and identified a potential target for drugs that could ... Flag as irrelevant

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