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	health Daily update ⋅ August 28, 2023
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	CNN Covid-19 has changed and so has our immunity. Here's how to think about risk from the virus now CNN But we've changed, too. Our B cells and T cells, keepers of our immune memories, aren't as blind to this virus as they were when we first encountered the novel coronavirus in 2020. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Not Over Yet: Late-Summer Covid Wave Brings Warning of More to Come The New York Times Hospitalizations have increased 24 percent in a two-week period ending Aug. 12, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Wastewater monitoring suggests a recent rise in Covid infections in the West and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Most cancer screenings don't extend life, study finds, but don't cancel that appointment CNN Most cancer screenings don't ultimately give someone extra time beyond their regular lifespan, according to a new review of clinical trials involving more than 2.1 million people who had six kinds of common tests for cancer. But experts say this ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Are Cannabis-Based Medicines Safe for Children With Cancer? U.S. News & World Report A new analysis of the studies found the evidence just isn't there to determine dosing, safety and efficacy of medical marijuana or cannabis-containing products for managing symptoms experienced by these kids. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Americans' Spending on Mental Health Services Rose 53% Since Pandemic Began U.S. News & World Report The analysis included anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and PTSD. The claims information was from Castlight Health, a health benefit manager for employer-sponsored health insurance plans for ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Tennessean After COVID-19, Tennessee Kindergarten vaccination rates are dropping fast. What to know The Tennessean A new report from the Tennessee Department of Health shows that the state's Kindergartner vaccination rates continued to plummet last year, helped by sharply rising rates of religious exemptions that coincided with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Specialized 'cardiac arrest center' does not improve survival after resuscitation: ARREST Healio Key takeaways: · Ambulances should take cardiac arrest patients not experiencing MI to their nearest emergency department. · There was no 30-day survival difference between patients transferred to the ED vs. a specialized center. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Avoid Opioids for Short-Term Dental Pain in Kids, New Guidelines Say U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Aug. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Children having short-term dental pain from extractions or toothache should not be prescribed opioids but rather manage those aches with over-the-counter ibuprofen ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 29 Philadelphia Las Vegas hotels under investigation for Legionnaires' disease cases FOX 29 Philadelphia The Caesars Palace customers stayed at the hotel within the last 12 months, according to SNHD. The most recent environmental testing did not detect Legionella bacteria, the department said. Steps to notify guests who may have been exposed to the illness ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net A review of the neurological imaging techniques in dementia diagnosis News-Medical.net In a recent review published by Molecular Psychiatry, researchers reviewed existing data on the contribution of neuroimaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography imaging (PET) in dementia diagnosis. Flag as irrelevant
	The Sydney Morning Herald Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? The dietitian weighs in The Sydney Morning Herald Firstly, eating a meal early in the day gives the metabolism a boost. Breakfast foods, and especially wholegrain cereals such as oats and bread, offer a significant proportion of our daily intake of dietary fibre, whole grains and B group vitamins. These ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Ultra-processed food raises risk of heart attack and stroke, two studies show The Guardian Global consumption of heavily processed items such as cereals, protein bars, fizzy drinks, ready meals and fast food has soared in recent years. In the UK and US, well over half the average diet now consists of ultra-processed food (UPF). Flag as irrelevant
	HealthITAnalytics.com Machine Learning Predicts Esophageal, Stomach Cancers Using EHR Data HealthITAnalytics.com August 28, 2023 - A machine learning (ML) model can automatically predict esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) and gastric cardia adenocarcinoma (GCA) three years before a formal diagnosis, according to a study published recently in Gastroenterology. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian The best medicine? Study finds laughter is good for heart health The Guardian Patients with coronary artery disease who engaged in a course of laughter therapy had reduced inflammation and better health, the research found. "Our study found that laughter therapy increased the functional capacity of the cardiovascular system ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net The Mediterranean diet and mindfulness practice during pregnancy can improve child neurodevelopmental outcomes News-Medical.net Maternal lifestyle and maternal stress are known modifiable risk factors for fetal neurodevelopment. Studies have reported that unhealthy dietary habits, including increased consumption of fats, and obesity among mothers, can negatively impact ... Flag as irrelevant
	wgbh.org New variants, boosters and more: Your expert guide to COVID-19 as fall approaches wgbh.org Wastewater detection levels of the coronavirus in the Greater Boston area have been rising for more than a month, and there's a been a recent uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations in Massachusetts. Given these increases and the fact that fall and winter ... Flag as irrelevant
	British Heart Foundation Nearest 24/7 defibrillators over a mile round trip in most deprived areas British Heart Foundation On average, a public access defibrillator is 726 metres away from the centre of any given postcode along the road network across Great Britain. Every minute of delay between a cardiac arrest and defibrillation reduces the chance of survival by up to 10 per ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mayo Clinic Health System RSV vaccine for moms-to-be and infants Mayo Clinic Health System The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a vaccine to help protect pregnant women and infants from respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Abrysvo, the single-dose vaccine produced by Pfizer, is approved for use in pregnant women between week ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com Diabetes drug Ozempic and weight-loss drug Wegovy seem to curb other cravings 90.5 WESA Patients taking diabetes drug Ozempic or the weight-loss drug Wegovy are reporting a curious, beneficial side effect. The drugs seem to reduce people's cravings for alcohol, nicotine and even opioids. Copyright 2023 NPR. Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News Ultra-processed foods increase risk of cardiovascular diseases, studies find ITV News In twin presentations to the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology in Amsterdam, researchers revealed the consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) such as cereals, fizzy drinks and fast food, significantly raises the risk of high blood ... Flag as irrelevant
	LMH Health Get a snapshot of your health at annual health fair LMH Health "Most people will find this a good value for the cost, regardless of insurance type," said Holly Hamilton, LMH Health Laboratory director. "Some insurances, including Medicare have policies on the number of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape New ESC Guidelines for Infective Endocarditis Medscape Increased level of recommendation and a clearer definition of prevention and prophylaxis of endocarditis in higher-risk patients. An increasing role of nonechocardiographic, advanced cardiac imaging techniques in the diagnosis of endocarditis. " ... Flag as irrelevant
	British Heart Foundation Ultra-processed food raises risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke British Heart Foundation Ultra-processed food significantly raises the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, according to two studies presented this weekend at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Amsterdam. A ready meal. Flag as irrelevant
	Mirror.co.uk Brain tumour couple call for increased research funding Brain Tumour Research Colin Jamieson, 59, was diagnosed with two brain tumours, later identified as most likely to be grade 1 subependymomas or ependymomas, in July 2018. He has undergone two shunt surgeries, two debulking surgeries and radiotherapy, and is being monitored with ... Flag as irrelevant
	TimminsToday Medical study suggests shift work contributes to depression TimminsToday Shift work can lead to increased depression and anxiety among workers, said a newly published study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). At the same time, the study said shift work in some cases could be regarded as an ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Lungs as We've Never Published Them Before The New York Times Marlene Rodríguez used an inhaler to help her walk up the stairs. In his backyard, Andy Muñoz hefted his oxygen machine onto his lap to sit on a swing beside his son. Tom Kennedy brought his machine to the golf course. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Here's what scientists think is going on NPR During the COVID pandemic, J. Paul Grayson was hit with an avalanche of health problems – high blood pressure, prediabetes and a heart arrhythmia. He also gained 40 pounds to his 6-feet 3-inches frame. "I felt like my weight was getting out of control ... Flag as irrelevant
	News@Northeastern What is alpha-gal, the red meat allergy tied to tick bites? News@Northeastern It's bad enough that ticks are transmitting Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Now there is growing evidence that cases of a potentially life-threatening meat allergy linked to the bite of the lone star tick are on the rise. Flag as irrelevant
	fox2now.com Sun drunk: What it is and how to avoid it fox2now.com When your body becomes dehydrated — from alcohol or general dehydration — the sodium and potassium levels, more commonly known as electrolytes, become imbalanced, Dr. Haque explains. "And when people sweat a lot ... Flag as irrelevant
	PhillyVoice.com Severe maternal morbidity rates in a US-based electronic health record database, 2018–2022 Nature.com Additionally, rates of SMM were calculated based on patient sociodemographic factors such as age, race and ethnicity, insurance type, and social vulnerability index (SVI) [3], medical comorbidities, and delivery mode. Deaths during the childbirth encounter ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC6OnYourSide.com COVID is evolving quickly in white-tailed deer, study finds Morningstar.com By Eleanor Laise. Mutated virus can jump from animals back to humans, researchers say. The COVID-19 virus is evolving in white-tailed deer at triple the rate it evolves in humans--and future changes could have serious consequences for people as well as ... Flag as irrelevant
	KQED What Happened at Tough Mudder Sonoma: Hundreds Get Sick With Possible Bacterial Infection KQED More than 100 athletes who participated last weekend in the Tough Mudder obstacle course race at Sonoma Raceway have since reported experiencing fevers, vomiting, muscle pain and a distinct rash that includes boils. Sonoma County public health ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHS Ayrshire & Arran First week of robot assisted surgery in Ayrshire and Arran NHS Ayrshire & Arran NHS Ayrshire & Arran are delighted to have had a very successful first week of delivering robot assisted surgery at University Hospital Crosshouse. Following the arrival of the new surgical robot earlier this year, the team of surgeons and nurses have ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Growing concerns for back-to-school as data shows rising COVID-19 cases in BC CBC.ca A grassroots group of health professionals are calling for British Columbia to reinstate mask mandates in schools and hospitals to prevent a repeat "tripledemic" of COVID-19, RSV and influenza infections that pushed the province's hospitals to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Academy of Pediatrics Toxic Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Dose in Pediatric Cannabis Edible Ingestions American Academy of Pediatrics OBJECTIVE: The study characterizes cannabis toxicity in relation to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) dose in pediatric edible cannabis ingestions. METHODS: This is a retrospective review of children aged < ... Flag as irrelevant

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