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	health Daily update ⋅ August 26, 2023
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	CBS News Timing and cost of new vaccines vary by virus and health insurance status CBS News As summer edges toward fall, thoughts turn to, well, vaccines. Yes, inevitably, it's time to think about the usual suspects — influenza and COVID-19 shots — but also the new kid in town: recently approved vaccines for RSV, short for respiratory ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Adult Education Classes Could Be a Buffer Against Alzheimer's U.S. News & World Report By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Older people who take adult education classes may lower their risk for dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, Japanese research suggests. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Obesity Treatment Relieves Heart Failure Symptoms, Drugmaker's Study Finds The New York Times The drug Wegovy eased issues for people with a type of heart problem, adding to the treatment's benefits beyond weight loss. Share full article. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Updated Covid-19 vaccines are coming mid-September, officials say CNN Covid-19 vaccines that have been tweaked to teach the body how to fend off the current crop of circulating variants are now expected to land in drugstores and clinics in mid-September, CDC and FDA officials said. The officials spoke Thursday about the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Legionnaires' disease cases at Las Vegas hotels under investigation USA TODAY Two guests who stayed at Caesars Palace and another who stayed at The Orleans Hotel & Casino were diagnosed with the illness, according to Thursday news releases. The disease is caused by Legionella bacteria. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Illinois health department reports 'rising COVID-19 activity' detected in state NBC Chicago Despite all of the state's 102 remaining at what the department said was a "low level" for hospital admissions, wastewater surveillance has detected "rising COVID-19 activity," the department said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News Worried about COVID-19? It may be time 'to whip out the mask,' experts say Deseret News Wearing a mask as COVID-19 cases continue to increase may be a good idea, especially for those who are at risk for severe illness from the virus due to their age or health. experts are saying. "It's riskier that you will get infected now than it was a ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Specific GI Problems Linked to Parkinson's Disease Risk WebMD Aug. 25, 2023 – A large, well-designed new study links Parkinson's disease with gastrointestinal problems. Parkinson's is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the U.S. after Alzheimer's disease. An estimated 90,000 people each year are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Also Works Against Heart Failure: Study WebMD Wegovy reduces heart failure symptoms, results in weight loss, and improves the ability to exercise in people with obesity with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), says the study funded by the company that makes Wegovy. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Taurine is the latest anti-aging supplement touted for promising results: Here's what scientists say NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Though taurine levels naturally decline as you age, new research suggests that supplementing taurine may slow down, or reverse, aging in older animals like worms, mice and monkeys. A research paper, published this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Palm Beach Post Don't smooch tiny turtles: CDC tips on how to protect your kids from salmonella outbreak Palm Beach Post Of the 28 cases of salmonella that the CDC is aware of, 10 led to hospitalization. About 30% of these cases are children under the age of five and 80% of people infected reported contact with pet turtles. Of that 80%, 92% said that the turtles they'd been ... Flag as irrelevant
	TheHorse.com Kansas Horse Positive for WNV TheHorse.com On August 22, a 14-year-old Missouri Fox Trotter gelding in Douglas County, Kansas, was confirmed positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The horse, who is unvaccinated developed clinical signs on August 16, including facial tremors, hind end paresis and loss ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune Will you develop dementia? These 11 factors are strong predictors in middle-age, scientists say Fortune If you're middle-aged, 11 key factors could forecast your risk for dementia, according to a study published in August in The British Medical Journal. Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	Hyde Park Herald Local hospitals see rise in Covid-19 cases Hyde Park Herald The University of Chicago Medical Center, 5841 S. Maryland Ave., reports increasing positivity rates — the percentage of Covid-19 tests that come back positive — for the virus since the beginning of August, according to Emily Landon, the hospital's ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Updated COVID Vaccines Will Roll Out Mid-September, Officials Say U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- New COVID-19 booster shots, reworked to target variants circulating now, could be available by mid-September. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Middle-aged adults with cluster of unhealthy traits have heart attacks and strokes two years earlier News-Medical.net Previous studies have shown that people with metabolic syndrome are at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and premature death. This study investigated the link between asymptomatic metabolic syndrome in midlife and cardiovascular disease and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Unhealthy traits are associated with early heart attacks, strokes: Study Hindustan Times According to research presented at the ESC Congress 2023, middle-aged persons with three or more harmful features, such as a slightly elevated blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and waist circumference, experience heart attacks and strokes two years ... Flag as irrelevant
	WUSF News Timing, cost of new vaccines vary by virus and health insurance status WUSF News Yes, inevitably, it's time to think about the usual suspects — influenza and COVID-19 shots — but also the new kid in town: recently approved vaccines for RSV, short for respiratory syncytial virus. Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization Statement of the Thirty-sixth Meeting of the Polio IHR Emergency Committee World Health Organization The Emergency Committee reviewed the data on wild poliovirus (WPV1) and circulating vaccine derived polioviruses (cVDPV) in the context of global target of eradication of WPV and cessation of outbreaks of cVDPV2 by the end of 2023. Flag as irrelevant
	WMFE Early onset, breast cancer is seeing an increase of women patients, study says WMFE Whether it's because more patients are getting earlier screenings or if there's a new biological risk, scientists with the American Medical Association aren't sure why higher rates of early-onset cancer among younger patients are happening. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Long-term health outcomes following COVID-19 The Hindu In May 2023, WHO declared the emergency phase of the pandemic to be over. While COVID-19 lingers in waves, its impact has lessened. Focus is now shifting to the continued health of those who survived the initial infection. The influence of COVID-19 on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel COVID cases have been rising in Milwaukee since July. It's the new normal for summertime, experts say. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Earlier this summer, hospitalizations for COVID hit their lowest level in Wisconsin since the pandemic began. The CDC estimates that the omicron subvariant, EG.5, nicknamed "Eris ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance New polio detection method could enable faster vaccine responses Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance A pilot study in the Democratic Republic of Congo suggests the method could roughly halve detection times. 25 August 2023; 5 min read; by Linda Geddes. louis-reed-pwcKF7L4-no-unsplash_h1.jpg. Test tubes in a laboratory. Credit: Louis Reed on Unsplash. Flag as irrelevant
	Everyday Health US Preventive Services Task Force Expands Access to HIV PrEP, but Inequities Remain a Challenge Everyday Health The new statement recommends all 3 FDA-approved PrEP drugs, including an injectable option. Kaitlin Sullivan. Flag as irrelevant
	nebraskamed.com 7 tips to lower your blood pressure naturally nebraskamed.com High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can increase your risk for serious health issues like heart disease and stroke. Lifestyle changes can help you maintain healthy readings and potentially avoid medication. Below, Cason ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times UNC Researchers Working to Improve Vaccines and Treatments for COVID-19 UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine UNC School of Medicine researchers continue to explore how best to protect our patients and communities against COVID-19. Recent work includes findings that show that SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination produces a robust immune response in the nasal cavity as ... Flag as irrelevant
	BPR / Blue Ridge Public Radio With COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise, experts emphasize new booster shots and good hygiene BPR / Blue Ridge Public Radio Last week's daily average of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 was 366. "The bigger context is: We're nowhere near those super high numbers just yet," said Duke Health infectious disease specialist ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to two Las Vegas hotels NBC News Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino has already completed its water system remediation, and the most recent environmental tests did not detect legionella bacteria, according to the health department. The department did not ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Zealand Doctor Online Long-term mortality study highlights effectiveness of New Zealand COVID-19 public health measures New Zealand Doctor Online There has been much speculation about the possible long-term effects of Aotearoa New Zealand's COVID-19 elimination strategy on mortality rates and, in particular, whether it might have led to a rebound increase in loss of life from other causes. Flag as irrelevant
	African Business Magazine The nightmare of underserved populations during the Cholera outbreak WHO | Regional Office for Africa In Malawi's Thyolo district's Savala Village, a family huddles under a mango tree as they anxiously await their Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) shots. The family consists of a grandfather, grandmother, brother, daughter, and grandchildren, with the youngest ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health Hive Identifying postpartum depression Health Hive The FDA recently approved a new oral medication called Zurzuvae that helps to treat postpartum depression in adults. Catalina Vial, MD, is a OBGYN provider with Rochester Regional Health and explains how the medication works, its potential side effects, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Practice Business Direct access to cancer diagnostics: the promise and perils of bypassing GPs The BMJ Fear of "missing cancer" is the end point of many GPs' anxiety about being a doctor. Cancer is often not inevitably fatal and in older people is more akin to a chronic disease, "you'll likely die of something else". All symptoms, signs and diagnoses need ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV Toronto Rabid bat confirmed in Saskatoon neighbourhood CTV Toronto Dog owners are encouraged to ensure their pet is up to date on their rabies vaccinations after a bat infected with the fatal disease was found in Saskatoon's Nutana neighbourhood. The bat was found dead and submitted for testing by a dog owner, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rye Daily Voice Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Uxbridge durham.ca The positive batch of mosquitoes were collected from one of the Health Department's mosquito trap sites located in Uxbridge. Durham Region Health Department sets mosquito traps across the region and submits mosquitoes for laboratory testing every week ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal Our Eyes Really Are Getting Worse. Here's How to Save Your Kids' Vision. The Wall Street Journal Nearsightedness develops in childhood, typically between ages 5 and 16, and it's closely linked to a lack of exposure to sunlight. Eye doctors say more kids are developing the condition and at earlier ages. Half the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Diagnostic Imaging Coronary CT Angiography Study Shows Link Between Major Cardiovascular Events and High Lipid Core Burden Diagnostic Imaging Emerging research, based on coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) findings, suggests that a lipid core burden greater than or equal to 2.8 percent in patients with non-ST-segment elevation (NSTE) acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is associated ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Patients with patella alta may experience less severe cartilage damage after instability Healio To assess severity and location of cartilage damage among patients with patellar instability who underwent patellar realignment surgery, researchers at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute analyzed MRIs of 50 patients with patella alta and 71 patients with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Veterans Affairs PTSD Bytes #29: Choosing the right mental health app Veterans Affairs In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, learn how to choose a mental health app that's best suited for you with Dr. John Torous, director of the digital psychiatry division at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Flag as irrelevant

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