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The CDC sees signs of a late summer COVID wave The amount of virus being detected in wastewater, the percentage of people testing positive for the virus, and the number of people seeking care for COVID at emergency rooms all started increasing in early July, Jackson says.
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Your recent cold could be Covid-19, as the nation goes into a late summer wave Many Covid-19 indicators are on the rise, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/TNS/Getty Images.
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FDA Approves Second Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray Product Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved RiVive, 3 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription use for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. This is the second ...
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Just 2-minute spurts of exercise could lower your cancer risk, study shows Understanding the health impact of vigorous activity in daily life is important because for many it may be more manageable, said CNN fitness contributor Dana Santas, a mind-body coach for professional athletes. "The ...
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'We're not waiting': World Hepatitis Day pushes for urgent elimination of viral hepatitis Failure to achieve sustained virological response and the presence of more advanced chronic liver disease were associated with mortality in patients with hepatitis C and hepatocellular carcinoma, according to a researcher at EASL Congress. "It is ...
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New Covid vaccines are coming to the US this fall, but uptake may be low — Here's why Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax are slated to deliver new single-strain coronavirus shots targeting the omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 in September. Experts told CNBC that public health officials and providers could potentially increase uptake of ...
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Significant Amount of Patients With Psoriasis Experience Depression, Anxiety In a newly published research letter, researchers are emphasizing the mental health burden faced by patients with psoriasis. Examining data from a large center seeing patients from London and southeast England, the researchers found that among nearly ...
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Could Metformin Help Seniors Bounce Back After Surgery? By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The diabetes drug metformin might also benefit older patients after an injury or illness, a small study suggests. Researchers found that metformin -- a drug ...
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Tick-Related Meat Allergy Lurks Under the Radar, Unfamiliar to Many Despite alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), or tick bite meat allergy, rising over the last several years and affecting many people in the U.S., many healthcare providers remained unsure about its diagnosis and treatment, CDC data showed.
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Alpha-gal syndrome: Meat allergy linked to tick bites rising, CDC says The rate of Americans developing a rare meat allergy from tick bites is rising, researchers say, and may have already impacted as many as 450,000 people. New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday shows a ...
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New Ultrasound Patch Spots Tiny Breast Abnormalities in Early Trial By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that might eventually allow women to monitor themselves for early signs of breast cancer in the comfort of ...
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New Drug May Help Slow Effects of Alzheimer's for Those with Mild Symptoms Lecanemab is a monoclonal antibody infusion given every two weeks to clear amyloid plaque proteins from the brain, Sorweid explains. Amyloid plaques are proteins that are found in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. These proteins ...
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Circadian clock gene plays role in memory formation Researchers at Penn State tested the memory of mice during the day and at night, then identified genes whose activity fluctuated in a memory-related region of the brain in parallel with memory performance. Experiments showed that ...
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Women Increasingly Dying of Alcohol-Related Causes Researchers have known for several years that the sex gap related to alcohol use and complications is narrowing. Women are drinking more, engaging in more high-risk drinking, and increasingly developing alcohol use disorder, Karaye said. "However, we know ...
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A wearable ultrasound scanner could detect breast cancer earlier In hopes of improving the overall survival rate for breast cancer patients, MIT researchers have designed a wearable ultrasound device that could allow people to detect tumors when they are still in early stages. In particular, it ...
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RNF41 protein could be a new therapeutic target against cirrhosis and liver inflammation This study could lead to the design of drugs that enhance the production of RNF41 protein in macrophages, defensive cells of the immune system that play an essential role in the response to liver damage and in the progression of chronic liver disease.
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How to reduce gut inflammation Gut inflammation can be caused by internal or external factors. People can reduce it by employing strategies like eating an anti-inflammatory diet, taking probiotics, and reducing stress. The symptoms of gut inflammation differ for each person, ...
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New RNA-based therapy combats melanoma in mouse models Date: July 27, 2023; Source: The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Summary: Investigators have designed an innovative RNA-based strategy to activate dendritic cells--which play a key role in immune response -- that eradicated ...
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Patients Have Low Risk of Sexually Transmitting HIV With Viral Loads Less Than 1000 Copies/mL The researchers noted that the public health community wanted to address how low-level viremia affects sexual transmission of HIV to ensure they provided the most accurate and ethical messaging to the public, patients with HIV, their sexual partners, and ...
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Fact sheet: Viral hepatitis B and C policies in countries and burden of disease in WHO regions, 2023 A key component of the global health sector strategies is integrating HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infection services. WHO monitors country progress towards the adoption of policies and recommendations to efficiently provide country ...
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People with increased genetic risk of Alzheimer's may lose sense of smell first Date: July 26, 2023; Source: American Academy of Neurology; Summary: People who carry the gene variant associated with the strongest risk for Alzheimer's disease may lose their ability to detect odors earlier than people who do not carry the gene ...
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Whooping cough cases confirmed in Calgary Three cases of whooping cough/pertussis have been confirmed in Calgary, while four other zones in the province have also reported multiple cases, Alberta Health Services said Friday afternoon. Advertisement 2. Story continues below.
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Georgian dies from extremely rare brain-eating amoeba ATLANTA, Ga. — A Georgian has died after an infection by what is commonly known as a "brain-eating amoeba," according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The victim, who has not been identified, was infected with the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, ...
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West Nile virus infects two horses in Kandiyohi County, one dying as result One horse, a 1-year-old quarter-horse colt, was unvaccinated and died from complications related to the illness. The other horse is a 21-year-old mare who recently received a West Nile virus booster dose prior to its infection and is recovering, according ...
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How doctors are using AI to give paralyzed Long Island man new lease on life MANHASSET, Long Island (WABC) -- Keith Thomas of Massapequa, a former Manhattan wealth manager - and his sister, Michelle Bennett, who is now his caregiver, have watched their lives quickly change. At 41 years old, Thomas accidentally dove into a ...
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Georgia resident dies from rare 'brain-eating' infection, health department says ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Georgia resident died from a rare brain infection they likely got from swimming in a freshwater lake or pond, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. They said the infection the person died from is ...
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Beavercreek, Bellbrook Mosquitoes Beavercreek and Bellbrook tested positive for West Nile virus, Greene County Public Health officials said Friday. GCPH received notice from the Ohio Department of Health that West Nile virus was detected in three mosquito samples sent to ...
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Pregnancy Fiber Intake Impacts Child Brain Development A cohort study in Japan confirms that inadequate maternal dietary fiber during pregnancy is associated with neurodevelopmental delays in children, impacting communication and personal-social skills. Nutritional guidance for pregnant women is crucial to ...
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The Critical Interplay of CAF Plasticity and Resistance in Prostate Cancer CRPC is characterized by significantly increased tumor heterogeneity and lineage plasticity. Current research has primarily emphasized intrinsic tumor mechanisms, paying less attention to the role of the tumor microenvironment in cancer recurrence and drug ...
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5 breastfeeding myths debunked To help set you up for success, Tarayn Fairlie, MD, a pediatrician and international board-certified lactation consultant with Kaiser Permanente in Georgia, debunks some common myths. Myth 1: Breastfeeding comes naturally.
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Increased step count linked to better health for people with heart failure More often, people are turning to consumer wearable devices, such as smartwatches, to monitor their health and physical activity. Using these wearable devices, a study led by Michigan Medicine and the University of ...
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Courageously facing hereditary breast cancer Fay Gordon's breast cancer was caught in the early stages thanks to genetic testing. Learn more about Kaiser Permanente's hereditary cancer program. Genetic counseling and an enhanced screening program helped ...
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Scientists may have discovered mechanism behind cognitive decline in aging The study was published today in the journal Science Signaling. Researchers using mouse models found that altering the CaMKII brain protein caused similar cognitive effects as those that happen through normal aging. Bayer said that aging ...
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Wastewater-based epidemiology predicts COVID-19-induced weekly new hospital admissions in over 150 USA counties Our study demonstrated the potential of using WBE as an effective method to provide early warnings for healthcare systems. Introduction. The coronavirus infectious disease (COVID- ...
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Wastewater testing proved invaluable during the COVID-19 pandemic, but what is its future? He's the Canada Research Chair in Water Quality Protection at the University of Waterloo's biology department, and he played an instrumental role in the effort to get wastewater testing off the ground, in Ontario and across the country.
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Monoclonal antibody levels and protection from COVID-19 Multiple monoclonal antibodies have been shown to be effective for both prophylaxis and therapy for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Here we aggregate data from randomized controlled trials assessing the use of monoclonal antibodies (mAb) in preventing ...
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Oswego County Joins National Rabies Vaccine Bait Distribution Program July 28, 2023. The Oswego County Health Department is working with the Wildlife Services Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to distribute oral rabies vaccine baits for wildlife across a large portion of the county.
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ODNR: Take special precautions to avoid ticks in Ohio Ticks are found throughout Ohio and sometimes carry potentially dangerous diseases. Many of Ohioans' favorite outdoor activities can lead to increased exposure to ticks. Anglers, birders, hikers, and hunters should take precautions to ...
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The Science of Childhood Cancer The Science of Childhood Cancer is an interactive, weekly lecture series designed to engage the scientific community on key questions in pediatric cancer research. The series, hosted by the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center, originally launched in ...
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Examining changes in vascular function, arterial stiffness and systemic inflammation during hospitalization and ... Patients who experience an acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) often seek medical assessment in emergency departments (ED) and many require hospital admission. Moreover, these patients experience a four-fold increase in cardiovascular ( ...
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