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	health Daily update ⋅ July 2, 2023
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	The New York Times Breakthroughs in Cancer Research and Treatment The New York Times Terrified, I switched oncologists. My new oncologist explained that my tumor qualified me for immunotherapy, not chemotherapy. Every three weeks, I was given IV infusions of Pembrolizumab, or "Pembro" (also known as Keytruda, the drug Ms. Pickert said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American How to Keep Muscles Strong as You Age Scientific American Many older adults have more difficulty gaining muscle than they did in their childhood and teenage years. And when it comes to maintaining that muscle, the phrase "use it or lose it" holds weight, says ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN This could be the peak of tick season – and tick-borne diseases are on the rise CNN Diagnoses of Lyme disease – a bacterial infection spread by bites from blacklegged ticks, or deer ticks – were 17% higher in the first week of June than they were a year earlier, according to data from athenahealth, a health care technology company. Flag as irrelevant
	OPB News University of Oregon research finds bad sleep tied to suicidal thoughts in young people OPB News University of Oregon psychology professor Melynda Casement stands outside a sleep pod, with an EEG (electroencephalogram) set used to measure subjects' brainwaves. Casement came to the UO in the fall of 2016, with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lancaster Farming Cornell Panel on Bats Seeks Ways to Prevent Pandemics Lancaster Farming For one thing, 20% of mammal species are bats, so it makes sense that they carry a lot of viruses, said Raina Plowright, a disease ecologist in Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine. Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Opioids no more effective than placebo for acute back and neck pain Science Daily Date: June 28, 2023; Source: University of Sydney; Summary: Opioid pain-relieving medicines are not more effective than a placebo in relieving acute back and neck pain and may even cause harm, according to a recent trial. Share:. Flag as irrelevant
	Freethink These shopping carts can tell if you have a common heart condition Freethink A UK study found that sensors placed in shopping cart handles can be used to detect atrial fibrillation (AFib). More work is needed to increase the accuracy of the system, but it could be a straightforward way to screen for a heart condition that ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV Edmonton Hepatitis A case confirmed in Edmonton zone, prompts public alert CTV Edmonton Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed a case of hepatitis A from a McDonald's worker in Nisku, Alta. at the 301 20th St. location. Patrons who consumed any food or drink from this establishment between June 20-23 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and June ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Atlantic A Gaping Hole in Cancer-Therapy Trials The Atlantic In October 2021, 84-year-old Jim Yeldell was diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer. The first drug he tried disrupted his balance and coordination, so his doctor halved the dose to minimize these side effects, Yeldell recalls. In addition, his physician ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Implications of thumb position and trajectory in tetraplegia grip reconstruction – a cohort study Nature.com Regaining hand control is a highly desired goal in the rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) and tetraplegia [1]. In most level C5 and below lesions, it is possible to restore a functional key pinch by surgical means [2]. Flag as irrelevant
	Nation World News How retirees can fight anxiety and stay healthy Morningstar.com By Morey Stettner. When older people stress out, it takes a toll. When you're young, stress is all around you. You're struggling to land the right job, pay the rent and find and maintain healthy relationships. It's easy to think that once you retire, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KUOW News and Information What does Covid-19 look like this summer? KUOW News and Information "We know Covid-19 tends to throw curveballs when we least expect it," said Dr. Eric Chow, chief of communicable disease, epidemiology, and immunizations with Public Health – Seattle & King County. Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News Advice issued to islanders travelling to Europe as number of mosquitoes carrying viruses increases ITV News Public Health Jersey is offering islanders advice on how to protect themselves against mosquitoes this summer. It comes as there's been an increase in the number of viruses associated with the insect in central and southern Europe, such as dengue and ... Flag as irrelevant

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