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	health Daily update ⋅ July 20, 2023
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	CNN Why grandmother killer whales go through menopause CNN Earlier research has suggested that postmenopausal orcas are thought to boost the life chances of their offspring and grandchildren — known as the grandmother effect. The head of a killer whale pod shares her knowledge of the best hunting spots and more ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News COVID symptoms seem to never touch certain people — and researchers may have finally figured out why CBS News Studies have shown about 20% of people infected with COVID avoid severe sickness, the researchers note. These "super dodgers" appear to have a mutation in the immune system-supporting human leukocyte antigen, allowing virus-killing cells to identify the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Diagnostic errors linked to nearly 800000 deaths or cases of permanent disability in US each year, study estimates CNN Misdiagnosis of disease or other medical conditions leads to hundreds of thousands of deaths and permanent disabilities each year in the United States, according to a report published this week. About 371,000 people die and 424,000 sustain permanent ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com The awkward conversation that led to my colon cancer diagnosis at age 38 Today.com I didn't want to tell my husband about my embarrassing symptom. But had I not spoken up, I might not be here today. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline For the First Time, We May Have Multiple Drugs That Can Slow Alzheimer's Disease Healthline This follows the FDA's full approval earlier this month of a similar drug, lecanemab. Both drugs are monoclonal antibodies that target the beta-amyloid protein that is involved in Alzheimer's disease. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Women With Severe Stroke Less Likely Than Men to Be Sent to Stroke Centers U.S. News & World Report For the study, the researchers used data on patients with large vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke from a multi-hospital registry for the greater Houston area from January 2019 to June 2020. The investigators ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today What Is Bed Rotting and Is It Actually A Problem? MedPage Today What Is Bed Rotting and Is It Actually A Problem? — Laying around isn't new, but naming it might help healthcare professionals pinpoint problems. by Sophie Putka, Enterprise & Investigative Writer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline FDA Approves New Treatment to Prevent RSV in Infants Healthline As a monoclonal antibody, Beyfortus that is able to mimic aspects of the immune system to fight off a viral infection. The drug is given as a preventative measure and one injection is expected to last all season. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Black Patients More Likely to Trust Medical Videos When Black Doctor, Patient Is in It U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The need to increase racial diversity among U.S. health care providers is important for many reasons. Among them, Black patients are more likely to believe Black ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Bedfordshire man who ignored home cancer test gets bowel cancer BBC News He was eventually treated at Bedford Hospital who, he said, saved his life. Mr Sweetlove has had eight months of chemotherapy and is poised to have an operation to reverse his stoma ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Constipation May Be a Marker for Dementia Risk U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, July 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Chronic constipation may not only be an indicator of gut health, but a potential warning sign of thinking declines, a preliminary study suggests. Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Health How can I avoid long COVID? Harvard Health A. Some people who "recover" from COVID-19 unfortunately suffer persisting symptoms — such as fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and disrupted sleep — that seriously impair their ability to function at work and at home. This illness is called long COVID. Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Teen Suicide Plummeted During Covid-19 School Closures, New Study Finds Forbes Rates of suicide and suicide attempts among teenagers were at their lowest when schools were closed for the Covid-19 pandemic, a new study published Wednesday shows, pointing to an overall pattern that shows mental health in children and teenagers is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Health National task force proposes updated breast cancer screening recommendations Harvard Health The new advice also largely aligns with 2022 guidelines by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of leading cancer centers, which recommends annual mammograms for women at average risk of breast cancer. The update resulted ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Weekend warrior or daily workouts: study seeks best time for fitness mlive.com Physical activity has long been associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease and other negative health outcomes. But for some, juggling work, family, friends and other responsibilities during the week can mean dumping a week's worth of fitness ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Medical Association With US obesity rate over 40%, 3 treatment keys for doctors American Medical Association The AMA is leading the charge against chronic disease and premature mortality rates in the U.S. Be a part of these important efforts to improve public health. Limited time: You may be eligible for half-price ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit A feline virus mutation in Cyprus caused far fewer cat deaths than claimed, veterinary leader says WDIV ClickOnDetroit Cats sit in a shelter at the main linear park, in the capital Nicosia, Cyprus, Wednesday, July 19, 2023. The head of Cyprus veterinarians association has dismissed as groundless claims that a lethal mutation of a feline virus has taken the lives of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News The use of prescription drugs and health care services during the 6-month post-COVID-19 period Nature.com The analysis included 146 314 individuals. Out of 5452 drugs analysed, 14 had increased administration after COVID-19 with drugs for cardiovascular diseases (trimetazidine, metoprolol, rosuvastatin) and psychotropic drugs (alprazolam, zolpidem, melatonin) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Molecular Neurodegeneration Axonal energy metabolism, and the effects in aging and neurodegenerative diseases Molecular Neurodegeneration Human studies consistently identify bioenergetic maladaptations in brains upon aging and neurodegenerative disorders of aging (NDAs), such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Health Get moving to manage osteoarthritis Harvard Health "Regular exercise and movement can help people with osteoarthritis in many ways," says Dr. Jeffrey Katz, professor of medicine and orthopedic surgery at Harvard Medical School. "Besides helping with pain management, it can improve patients' level of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Honolulu Civil Beat Skin Cancer Knows No Color: Protecting Every Skin Tone Matters Honolulu Civil Beat As we enjoy our summer, we're all eager to spend more time outdoors, enjoying the sunshine, the ocean, and our beautiful islands. While many of us love being outside, it's important to remember that excessive sun exposure can lead to skin damage and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald There's a reason Miami-Dade ranks No. 1 in the country in Alzheimer's disease for seniors Miami Herald Miami-Dade County leads the nation in the percentage of people 65 and older who have Alzheimer's disease, as the memory-robbing condition has higher rates among Hispanic and Black populations, which make up more than 80 percent of the county's ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDIO MDH investigating five cases of Legionnaires' disease in Grand Rapids WDIO Legionnaires' disease is a bacterial pneumonia that people can get after breathing in aerosolized water containing Legionella bacteria. Health officials say you cannot get Legionnaires' disease by drinking water that has Legionella, and it is not spread ... Flag as irrelevant
	Brownwood News July is UV Safety Month Brownwood News July has been designated as Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; whose goal is to spread the word on the harmful effects of UV rays on unprotected skin. Flag as irrelevant
	Dayton Daily News Montgomery, Clark counties among the highest in Alzheimer's prevalence, new data show Dayton Daily News Raising dementia awareness can help plan health programs. Montgomery County is tied with Hamilton County at second in Ohio for the highest ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Could Machine Learning models serve to predict depression in early pregnancy in racial/ethnic minority women? News-Medical.net Their study cohort comprised primarily low-income Hispanic and Black female patients from the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System. Their findings revealed that while machine learning can predict mental health conditions during early ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fast Company How Partisan Politics Could Help Public Health NC State News A new study found that online video advertisements, in which Donald Trump urged people to get vaccinated, did lead to an increase in vaccinations – particularly in areas that had previously had low vaccination rates. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wink News Sarasota County reports 7th case of locally contracted malaria Wink News Sarasota County and Manatee County directly to the north have been under a mosquito-borne illness alert for nearly a month. The area is located on the Gulf of Mexico, just south of Tampa Bay. Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com A common allele of HLA is associated with asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection Nature.com The majority of the reactive T cells displayed a memory phenotype, were highly polyfunctional and were cross-reactive to a peptide derived from seasonal coronaviruses. The crystal structure of HLA-B*15:01– ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Understanding persistent COVID-19 symptoms: study explores early indicators of long COVID News-Medical.net In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, researchers investigated early biomarkers of post-acute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection (PASC) in a household-based cohort of individuals intensively ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Bird flu control zone in Jersey after chickens die BBC News The government said a 3km (1.9-mile) protection zone was being established around the outbreak site after it was confirmed the birds from a home in St Martin died from avian influenza. Keepers in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Physics Web Deep-learning model uses chest X-rays to detect heart disease Medical Physics Web Echocardiography – an ultrasound scan of the heart – is the most frequently used imaging modality for assessing cardiac function and diseases. The technique, however, requires specialized skills that are often in short supply. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Common genetic variation responsible for mediating SARS-CoV-2 asymptomatic infection News-Medical.net The study focuses on a group of genes called human leukocyte antigens (HLA). These HLA genes code for proteins used by the immune system to identify your healthy cells and distinguish them from those infected by bacteria and viruses. Flag as irrelevant
	University of Virginia Q&A: Is it Skin Cancer? When To Make a Mountain Out of a Mole University of Virginia "Moles are often noticed more in the summertime because more of our skin is exposed, as compared to colder months," Dr. Bridget Bryer, a UVA Health dermatologist, said. "But sunlight does play a role in the formation of moles.". Flag as irrelevant
	Health Policy Watch Facing New Polio Cases, Malawi Resorts to Drones to Deliver Vaccines Health Policy Watch On a partly cloudy morning last week, staff and onlookers watched with excitement and curiosity as a drone carrying polio vaccine doses was launched from the Matawale Health Centre in Zomba in eastern Malawi. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	10News Hearing aids may lessen dementia risk, new study finds 10News This randomized study involved more than 3,000 people, who were either assigned to a control group that received counseling in chronic disease prevention, or a group that received hearing aids and treatment from an audiologist. They studied ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Early signs of Alzheimer's: Most older adults see value of screening but haven't been tested University of Michigan News And 60% think that health care providers should offer cognitive screening, in the form of brief memory tests, to all older adults every year. If a cognitive screening test showed signs of trouble, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization Interim recommendations for the use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines World Health Organization 1) mRNA vaccine BNT162b2, manufactured by Pfizer and BioNTech. The international non-proprietary name is Tozinameran, also known as "Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine" or "Comirnaty". Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Race a major factor in trust of online information about prostate cancer Healio Key takeaways: Black individuals are 1.6 times more likely to believe medical information presented by a Black physician or patient. Race of the online video presenter did not significantly impact trust among white adults ... Flag as irrelevant
	KDRV Pooping only every 3 or more days linked with cognitive decline, research finds KDRV But bowel movement frequency and subjective cognitive function were also linked with the participants' gut microbiomes, the authors found. Among those with infrequent bowel movements and worse cognitive function, there was a depletion in good bacteria ... Flag as irrelevant
	British Heart Foundation New scanning methods can detect deadly heart condition before symptoms appear British Heart Foundation Combining two types of heart scan could help doctors to detect the deadly heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) before symptoms and signs on conventional tests appear, according to research funded by us. The team behind the study, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cigna Newsroom 5 tips for healthier sleep Cigna Newsroom Sleep is essential for good health and vitality. · A consistent schedule and bedtime ritual can train your body to prepare for sleep. · Regular exercise can help you sleep easier and more deeply. Flag as irrelevant
	ReliefWeb Primary health care and HIV: convergent actions - Policy considerations for decision-makers ReliefWeb Executive summary. The 2030 health-related Sustainable Development Goals call on countries to end AIDS as a public health threat and also to achieve universal health coverage. The World Health Organization (WHO) promotes primary health care (PHC) as ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC New York NY among highest rates of Alzheimer's in US — and one NYC borough is particularly high NBC New York Using cognitive data from the Chicago Health and Aging Project and population estimates from the National Center for Health Statistics, it was estimated that the prevalence rate for Bronx County was at 16.6%. That figure was tied ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Dublin deer herd first in Europe to be infected with COVID-19 virus, raising concerns about further spread Science The discovery of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in the blood of the fallow deer (Dama dama) adds to concerns that the virus could begin to circulate in European deer, researchers say. Although there's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Drug Topics Investigating Gastrointestinal Involvement in Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome Drug Topics Patients with gastrointestinal post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (GI-PACS) are significantly more likely to develop concomitant symptoms involving multiple body systems, according to recent research. 1. Investigators conducted a territory-wide survey to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Everyday Health Fibromyalgia May Increase the Risk of Premature Death Everyday Health People with fibromyalgia may be more likely to die prematurely than individuals who don't have this condition, which typically causes chronic issues with pain, fatigue, sleep, and mood. Overall, fibromyalgia is associated with a 27 percent higher risk ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Which mosquito repellents are proven to work best? BBC News When a mosquito bites, its saliva acts like an anaesthetic, preventing you from feeling it. But it's only female mosquitoes that bite, and they do it because blood contains both nutrition for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Triple negative breast cancer: Theresa's story Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Two weeks later, Theresa's general physician called with the biopsy results and immediately referred her to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Tumor board + patient input = personalized treatment. A few days later, Theresa ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Institute of Mental Health Youth Emergency Department Visits for Mental Health Increased During Pandemic National Institute of Mental Health July 19, 2023 • Research Highlight. Hospital visits for mental health care increased among children and teens in the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study supported by the National Institute of Mental Health. Flag as irrelevant

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