Google Alert - health

	health Daily update ⋅ August 4, 2023
	NEWS
	NPR The push to expand testing for cancer predisposition NPR GREENFIELDBOYCE: Lynch syndrome is an inherited genetic condition. It gives you up to an 80% chance of developing colorectal cancer, plus an increased risk of cancer in other organs. No one had ever warned Junius Nottingham about hereditary cancer, even ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Fleaborne typhus cases climbing in LA County, CDC says CNN General signs and symptoms of fleaborne typhus include fever, headache, rash, liver inflammation and low blood platelets. The disease spreads to humans from infected fleas that often live on rodents, opossums, or cats, both pets and feral. It can't be ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Chance discovery helps fight against malaria BBC News Scientists have found a naturally occurring strain of bacteria which can help stop the transmission of malaria from mosquitoes to humans. They found it by chance, after a colony of mosquitoes in one experiment did not develop the malaria parasite. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Warning signs for West Nile virus are starting to flash on the West Coast, experts say CNN A historically wet winter and, now, hotter summer are leading to "pretty big" warning signs for West Nile virus in the Western US, public health and mosquito control experts say, suggesting that residents should take care to avoid bites. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News New RSV shot for infants approved by CDC ABC News A new immunization to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV was approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. The approved drug called nirsevimab, which will be marketed in the U.S. by Sanofi as Beyfortus, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Filling Fauci's shoes: Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo is HIV expert and a lot of fun at parties NPR This week, the National Institutes of Health announced who will be replacing Dr. Anthony Fauci as the head of its infectious disease organization: Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, an HIV expert who comes to the job from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN CDC advisers vote to recommend new preventive RSV shot for all infants CNN All infants under 8 months of age should get a new antibody shot to protect against severe respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, according to a panel of independent experts that advises the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on its ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report 3 LA County Deaths Show Flea-Borne Typhus Is on the Rise U.S. News & World Report By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Los Angeles county is seeing more cases of flea-borne typhus, with 171 cases and three deaths reported in 2022, health officials reported Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Moderna or Pfizer? One COVID Shot May Be Safer for Older Adults U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- While both the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines are considered safe and highly effective, new research finds the Moderna shot has been the safest and most ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCAI Will there be another 'tripledemic'? 3 infectious disease experts weigh in Becker's Hospital Review Inching closer to respiratory virus season, physicians are starting to get a clearer picture of what to prepare for this fall — which will mark the first virus season where COVID-19 has not been a public health emergency. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Troubled Childhood Could Mean a Troubled Old Age, Study Finds U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Aug. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The trauma and unhappy family dynamics of childhood may follow kids into old age, affecting both their mind and body, according to new research. Flag as irrelevant
	Science Magazine Delftia tsuruhatensis TC1 symbiont suppresses malaria transmission by anopheline mosquitoes Science Magazine Malaria mosquitoes can act as hosts to several microorganisms, including commensal bacterial species. Huang et al. noticed that some laboratory colonies of anopheline mosquitoes were incapable of transmitting malaria parasites. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Researchers confirm dosing, efficacy of pediatric HIV drug combination Healio Key takeaways: Researchers confirmed the dosing of a formulation including dolutegravir, abacavir and lamivudine in children with HIV. The combination was shown to suppress the virus after 24 weeks. Researchers ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Nearly half of US adults interested in using weight-loss drugs, new KFF poll finds CNN Interest was particularly high among adults who had been told by a doctor or other health care provider that they were overweight or obese in recent years and among those who were trying to lose more than 20 pounds, according to the KFF survey. Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas City Star What vaccines are required for children going back to school in Missouri and Kansas? Kansas City Star What vaccines are required for students in Kansas schools? · Five DTap vaccinations, but the fifth dose isn't required if your child received one at the age of 4 or older. · Four Poliomyelitis (IPV/OPV) vaccines. · Three doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine · Two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Low-dose atropine eyedrops safe for use in children aged 6 to 17 years Healio Key takeaways: Both 0.03% and 0.05% atropine eyedrops significantly enlarged pupil size. Low-dose atropine drops had no significant effect on accommodation, binocular vision or visual acuity. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Nearly half of Americans interested in weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, survey finds USA TODAY An even larger share of people want to take weight-loss drugs if a doctor has told them they're overweight. But just 16% of adults said they would choose these drugs if insurance refuses to cover the medications, some of which can cost over $1,300 per ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report COVID Pandemic Might Have Pushed More Girls Into Early Puberty U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- More girls started puberty before age 8 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a phenomenon called precocious puberty, researchers say. The reasons include potential risk ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Don't check the clock! 15 ways to get back to sleep when you wake at 3am The Guardian "The natural human sleep pattern is not a consolidated eight hours," says Russell Foster, professor of circadian neuroscience at Oxford University, and author of Life Time: The new science of the body clock, and how it can revolutionise your sleep and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Should patients bundle COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines into single visit? Healio This fall, older adults in the United States will have the opportunity to receive three vaccines to against fall and winter season respiratory illnesses — COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus. We asked Aaron E. Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Patients with delayed cutaneous reactions to COVID-19 vaccine tolerate subsequent doses Healio Most patients who had a delayed immune-mediated adverse event following COVID-19 vaccination tolerated revaccination, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. Patients who experience ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Memory Troubles? Your Race Could Affect How Soon You Get Diagnosis, Treatment U.S. News & World Report By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Aug. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Black Americans are less likely to be seen at a memory clinic than their white peers. So too are folks from neighborhoods that are poor and lack educational and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Clinic Researchers Confirm Early Intervention Curbs Peanut Allergies in Babies Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic "We've seen how peanut oral immunotherapy is well-tolerated in toddlers, but there is limited real-world evidence available to demonstrate the benefits in babies," said Sandra Hong, M.D., allergist and director of the Food Allergy Center of Excellence at ... Flag as irrelevant
	WWTI - InformNNY.com Back to School Health Fairs at Barbara County Public Health Clinics Santa Barbara Independent The "Back to School Health Fair" events will provide free information on how to stay healthy, conduct free health screenings (i.e., blood pressure and sports physicals), and offer free or low-cost COVID and Mpox immunizations. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Top in allergy/asthma: Early peanut introduction; asthma risk in teens on contraceptives Healio Guidelines from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases recommends introducing peanut into the diets of high-risk infants between age 4 and 6 months. Yet, just 13.3% of parents and caregivers were aware of these guidelines, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPLC SWLA doctors say to watch out for ticks whose bites can cause a meat allergy KPLC LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Summertime draws out many insects and arachnids, and if you are not careful, those bites could cost you your life. The lone star tick and the black-legged tick, also known as a deer tick, are two parasites whose bites could ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pan American Health Organization As dengue cases increase globally, vector control, community engagement key to prevent spread of the disease Pan American Health Organization Washington D.C. 3 August 2023 (PAHO/WHO) - While the incidence of dengue increases across regions, especially in parts of the Americas, experts this week reviewed the global situation and methods to help control the spread of the mosquito-borne disease. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Virtual reality-based exercises found to reduce depression and anxiety among individuals treated with hemodialysis News-Medical.net VR programs have been extensively used in treating coordination and balance disorders and improving gait and mobility in neurological diseases. However, data on the rehabilitation of chronic renal disease patients is limited. About the study. Flag as irrelevant
	Vermont Biz Annual Vermont rabies vaccine bait drop begins Vermont Biz Distribution of baited vaccine helps limit and reduce wildlife rabies. Vermont Business Magazine Amid an increase in reports of rabies in racoons, the annual Rabies Vaccine Bait Drop began on August 1, 2023. For nearly 30 years, the bait drop has been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Times Bacteria in mosquito guts trialled as weapon against malaria Financial Times Scientists are developing a promising new weapon in the fight against malaria in the form of bacteria found in the guts of mosquitoes, which limit the growth of the microscopic parasites that cause the disease. The TC1 strain of Delftia ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Legionnaire's outbreak at NS nursing home linked to nearby hospital Globalnews.ca Public Health in Nova Scotia says a local hospital could be the source of a Legionnaire's disease outbreak in the New Glasgow area. The province announced last week that they were investigating a number of legionella infections at Glen Haven Manor and ... Flag as irrelevant
	UQ News Childhood trauma linked to pregnancy complications UQ News A study led by University of Queensland researchers has found women who have experienced maltreatment, domestic violence or household substance abuse as children have a higher risk of complications during pregnancy. Flag as irrelevant
	The Lancet Breastfeeding and the role of the commercial milk formula industry The Lancet The CMF industry uses marketing strategies to target parents' concerns about their children's health and development. For example, the industry markets CMF products claiming to relieve infant discomfort, promote better sleep, and enhance intelligence. Flag as irrelevant
	WCAX Vermont rabies bait drop underway WCAX BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont health officials say Vermont's annual rabies bait drop is underway in many areas across the state. The cooperative state and federal effort comes as the region is seeing more reports of rabies in raccoons. Flag as irrelevant
	camdencounty.com Truck Mounted Aerosol Spray in Sudbury to Control Mosquito Population Town of Sudbury The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project is planning to use a truck mounted aerosol sprayer to control mosquito populations. Spraying will be done between sunset and 11:30 PM. The following paragraph is intended to provide a general description for ... Flag as irrelevant
	UQ News Podcast: Hijacking the brain's intrinsic recovery mechanisms to improve stroke therapies UQ News Stroke is common, is not always preventable, and can happen to anyone at any age. QBI's Dr Matilde Balbi and her team combine multiple approaches, including in vivo imaging, brain stimulation and AI-driven, individually tailored recovery paradigms, to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cardiovascular Diabetology Prognostic value of triglyceride glucose index in population at high cardiovascular disease risk Cardiovascular Diabetology The endpoints were all-cause death and cardiovascular death during follow-up. Cox proportional hazard models and restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis were used to evaluate the correlation between the TyG index and endpoints. Flag as irrelevant
	ReliefWeb Nepal: Epidemiology and Disease Control Division - Situation update of Dengue 2023 (As of 3 August, 2023) ReliefWeb Dengue is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. Dengue is widespread throughout the tropics, with local variations in risk influenced by climate parameters as well as social and environmental factors. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Toronto Public Health reports first probable human case of West Nile virus in 2023 toronto.ca WNV is an infection transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. While the risk of getting infected in Toronto is currently low, TPH encourages residents ahead of the August long weekend to take the ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 61 Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus detected in Wallingford, Stamford FOX 61 HARTFORD, Conn. — In the latest mosquito testing in Connecticut, mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus (WNV) have been detected in Wallingford and Stamford. One mosquito collected on July 25 at the South Elm Street trap site in Wallingford tested ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Aberdeen Hospital cooling tower being tested for legionella CBC.ca In a news release on Thursday, Nova Scotia Health said Public Health identified the cooling towers as a spot where the bacteria could be growing. Lab testing to confirm the source can take several days to weeks, the health authority noted. Flag as irrelevant
	BPR / Blue Ridge Public Radio As COVID cases climb, a new booster is on the way BPR / Blue Ridge Public Radio The virus that causes COVID-19 is circulating more widely across North Carolina, and health experts are again urging people to make plans to get updated vaccine boosters. Data released Wednesday shows there was an average of 17.3 million COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	MS Australia A Major Milestone for People with MS: Three MS Medicines added to World Health Organization's Essential Medicines ... MS Australia The inclusion of cladribine, glatiramer acetate, and rituximab on the EML reflects a global consensus that a range of effective treatments should always be available in all health systems. This consensus is essential to ensure that people ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Lancet Mental health at the forefront of women-centred health-care systems The Lancet Studies have indicated that there might be a relationship between maternal mood and infant feeding method. Mothers who have difficulty with breastfeeding or anxiety about it are at a higher risk for postpartum depression, which can lead them to stop ... Flag as irrelevant
	UCI MIND The Link Between Air Quality and Your Longevity UCI MIND Smoggy air can hurt your health even after the smoke has cleared. But you can lower your risk. Some animal research suggests that fine particles can make their way into the brain, says Masashi Kitazawa, an associate professor of environmental and ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Pain Is Prevalent Across Multiple Sclerosis Subtypes, Study Finds AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Researchers aimed to compare the prevalence of pain, and the link between pain and: (a) pain interference and (b) social participation in people with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) and primary progressive MS (PPMS). Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Machine-learning for the prediction of one-year seizure recurrence based on routine electroencephalography Nature.com However, EEG interpretation relies on the visual identification of interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs) by neurologists, with limited sensitivity. Automated processing of EEG could increase its diagnostic yield and accessibility. The main objective ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Clinically meaningful myopia progresses in small proportion of young adults Healio Myopia continued to progress at a rate of –0.25 D per year in a small proportion of young adults, according to a study published in Optometry and Vision Science. "The results from this retrospective analysis are consistent with other reports which ... Flag as irrelevant
	Grid News US FDA Approves Merck's ERVEBO® (Ebola Zaire Vaccine, Live) for Use in Children 12 Months of Age and Older Merck August 3, 2023 6:45 am ET. Merck continues progress in helping to protect people at risk of Zaire ebolavirus disease. RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that the U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	KVNF Public Radio It's still summer, but doctors are already thinking about upcoming RSV season Boise State Public Radio A CDC advisory committee discusses how to implement a new RSV shot for babies in advance of this fall's expected spike in cases. ... Pien Huang is a health reporter on the Science desk. She was NPR's first Reflect ... Flag as irrelevant

You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google Alerts. Unsubscribe

Receive this alert as RSS feed

Send Feedback