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	health Daily update ⋅ September 13, 2023
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	The New York Times What to Know About the New Covid Shots The New York Times Vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna have also announced that, according to their initial research, the new Covid vaccines provide good protection against both EG.5 and BA.2.86. Regulators will also consider a third monovalent shot developed by Novavax ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post CDC recommends updated covid shots, paving the way for vaccine this week The Washington Post Virtually all Americans should get an updated coronavirus shot, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Tuesday, with vaccine expected to become available within 48 hours — as the respiratory illness season looms. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know NPR Just as the flu vaccine is updated every year to target the viruses likely to be circulating in the fall and winter, health officials say an updated COVID shot can help bolster people's waning immunity as we head into respiratory virus season. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Can You Get the New Covid Vaccine and the Flu Shot at the Same Time? The New York Times Combining vaccines, in general, is not unusual: Children often receive multiple shots at once, said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist at the University of California, San Francisco. Implementing ... Flag as irrelevant
	FiercePharma Sanofi, Ice-T partner on horror-inflected video The Season, a 'unique and edgy' flu vaccine campaign FiercePharma Sanofi is running a "unique and edgy" campaign to warn older adults about the dangers of catching the flu, teaming up with rapper and actor Ice-T and rolling out a video that takes inspiration from horror and suspense movies. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Dementia Risk Rises as Activity Rates Fall U.S. News & World Report By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Bolstering the notion that a strong body equals a strong mind, new research indicates that the more inactive seniors are, the higher their risk for dementia. Flag as irrelevant
	Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic Getting Pregnant With PCOS Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic If the levels of these hormones change, your ovary may have difficulty developing and discharging a fully mature egg. Instead, unreleased eggs form tiny cysts inside of your ovary. People with ovulation issues usually report ... Flag as irrelevant
	Earth.com Living in High-Pollution Areas Increases Breast Cancer Risk, Study Suggests WebMD Sept. 12, 2023 – New research links living amid high levels of air pollution to an increased risk of breast cancer. Women whose homes were in areas with high air pollution had an 8% greater chance of getting the disease, compared to women who lived in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Covid-19, flu, RSV: Here are the vaccine recommendations for fall—and the best time to get them CNBC "The third is the RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine. It's the newest, in many ways, it's the most exciting because we haven't been able to do anything about protecting either adults or most young infants from RSV," Pavia tells CNBC Make It. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Most Folks Who Need Colon Cancer Screening Aren't Reminded by Doctors U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Many Americans are behind on recommended colon cancer screenings -- and their doctors often fail to remind them, a new study suggests. Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Vaccines deployed against triple viral threat from COVID-19, RSV, flu Detroit Free Press The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off on recommendations from an independent vaccine committee and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve the updated mRNA vaccines against COVID-19, made by Moderna and ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Repeated Molecular Testing Indicates Dynamic Disease Profile in Patients With PV, ET AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Patients who received their diagnosis at least 5 years before the study were included. All diagnoses were affirmed with criteria from the World Health Organization. Blood samples were also collected from all participants, which were used to extract genomic ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Think of COVID-19 booster as part of fall wellness routine, says UIC epidemiologist CBS News CHICAGO (CBS) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended all Americans age 6 months and older get the latest COVID-19 vaccine. They could be available as soon as Wednesday, but there are still questions. Does everyone really need a ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Safety Profile Sways Physicians on Use of LAIs for Schizophrenia MedPage Today -- Psychiatric care providers most often ranked the side effect profile of long-acting injectables (LAIs) for schizophrenia as the top consideration when prescribing the antipsychotics to patients, a survey-based study found. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Americans can now get an updated COVID-19 vaccine ABC News Still, experts worry that immunity from previous vaccinations and infections is fading in many people, and a new shot would save many lives. According to a survey last month that CDC cited, about 42% ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Turmeric May Help Treat Indigestion, Study Says WebMD Turmeric contains the biologically active compound curcumin. Omeprazole is used to treat stomach and esophagus problems such as acid reflux and ulcers. "In addition to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant purposes, curcumin/ ... Flag as irrelevant
	TheHorse.com Georgia Horse Positive for EEE TheHorse.com Eastern equine encephalomyelitis is caused by the Eastern equine encephalitis virus, for which wild birds are a natural reservoir. Mosquitoes that feed on EEE-infected birds can transmit the virus to humans, horses, and other birds. Flag as irrelevant
	Wellcome Trust How does exercise help with depression? This research team aims to find out Wellcome Trust Their hypothesis is that physical activity can treat depression by changing motivational processes in the brain in ways that existing mental health interventions fail to address. And the results could help transform treatments for people with depression. Flag as irrelevant
	RTE.ie Public health initiatives can support caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and related dementia UMN News Through a review of the scientific literature, researchers highlight several public health actions that could address critical issues at the intersection of social determinants of health and ADRD caregiving, including: Improve identification of ADRD ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 29 Philadelphia Galveston death: Man in 30s dies after eating raw oysters from restaurant, officials issue warning FOX 29 Philadelphia FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more on what happened to the man. HOUSTON - A man has died from a bacterial infection after eating raw oysters in Galveston. Local health ... Flag as irrelevant
	USC News Large amounts of sedentary time linked with higher risk of dementia in older adults USC News Adults aged 60 and older who spend more time engaging in sedentary behaviors like sitting while watching TV or driving may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a study by USC and University of Arizona researchers. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Marketing and Media The Advil Pain Equity Project debuts with Believe My Pain campaign Medical Marketing and Media The campaign also involves contributions from journalist and advocate Elaine Welteroth as well as Dr. Uché Blackstock, a physician and thought leader on bias and racism in medicine. Welteroth hosted a digital roundtable with the patient advocates ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com A boy saw 17 doctors over 3 years for chronic pain. ChatGPT found the diagnosis Today.com During the COVID-19 lockdown, Courtney bought a bounce house for her two young children. Soon after, her son, Alex, then 4, began experiencing pain. "(Our nanny) started telling me, 'I have to give him Motrin every day, or he has these gigantic ... Flag as irrelevant
	PBS NewsHour Understanding Sleep Problems and Long COVID National Institutes of Health (NIH) In another supported by NIA, researchers will look at how sleep and inflammation interact in older people to cause fatigue and memory and concentration problems, commonly known as "brain fog." These neurological symptoms are also ... Flag as irrelevant
	Palo Alto Online West Nile Virus detected in mosquitos in portions of Mountain View and Palo Alto Palo Alto Online An Aedes albopictus female mosquito, also known as an (Asian) tiger mosquito or forest mosquito feeds. Courtesy James Gathany/Centers for Disease Control via Bay City News. Mosquitos infected with West Nile ... Flag as irrelevant
	The CT Mirror Considering Pediatric Obesity as a US Public Health Emergency American Academy of Pediatrics Obesity affects ∼20% of U.S. youth, with severe obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥120th of the 95th percentile and/or ≥35 kg/m2) at record high prevalence.1,2 Although numerous public health strategies geared toward reducing or preventing pediatric ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chico Enterprise-Record Letter: Be aware of the signs of sepsis Chico Enterprise-Record September is Sepsis Awareness Month. As a sepsis shock survivor, I would like to share facts about sepsis. Sepsis is the body's response to an infection. Sepsis can quickly lead to tissue damage, organ ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Early sepsis detection: molecular immune markers show limited impact in screening tools News-Medical.net Early treatment is crucial for reducing mortality and improving outcomes. However, current screening tools for sepsis identification in the prehospital setting are inadequate. The authors of a study developed three 'Predict Sepsis' screening techniques ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net "Inverse vaccine" shows promise to reverse autoimmune diseases without shutting down rest of the immune system News-Medical.net While such immune memory erasure would be unwanted for infectious diseases, it can stop autoimmune reactions like those seen in multiple sclerosis, type I diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis or Crohn's disease, in which the immune system attacks a person's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Are uterine polyps cancerous? Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Also known as endometrial polyps, they are the result of overgrowing cells in the uterine lining and are generally found in women who are going through or have completed menopause. "Uterine polyps are usually benign, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Integris What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Eating Sugar? Integris Heart health. The risk of dying from heart disease is 38 percent higher among those who get 17 percent or more of their calories from sugar than for those whose sugar intake comprises 8 percent of their diet. Added sugars raise insulin levels. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical News Today Could a sedentary lifestyle raise your risk of dementia? Medical News Today A new study shows the more time older adults spend exhibiting sedentary behaviors, the greater their chance of developing all-cause dementia. Inactivity is associated with poor cardiovascular health and unhealthy blood pressure levels, which is linked ... Flag as irrelevant
	BMC Gastroenterology Behaviour regulation and the role of mental health in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease BMC Gastroenterology Current treatments prioritise lifestyle interventions, predominantly diet and exercise management, but patients frequently fail to make the necessary behavioural adjustments. The current study seeks to identify those factors which influence patients' ... Flag as irrelevant
	Calgary Herald Cockroach infestation among 'critical violations' of kitchen at centre of daycare E. coli outbreak Calgary Herald Health inspectors identified three critical violations — including "significant evidence" of a cockroach infestation and food-handling issues — at a kitchen thought to be the origin of a large-scale E. coli outbreak at multiple Calgary child-care ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News How dangerous is vaping - and why the concern over young vapers? BBC News Most importantly, vapes do not contain tar or carbon monoxide, two of the most harmful elements in tobacco smoke. Other chemicals that are found in tobacco smoke feature in much lower levels in e-cigarette vapour. Flag as irrelevant
	Yale School of Medicine Johanna D'Addario, MHS, PA-C, in honor of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month Yale School of Medicine How has treatment improved for patients with gynecologic cancers, and in your opinion, what is the outlook for gynecologic cancer in the next five years? Treatment options have improved and there are some exciting new treatments available, ... Flag as irrelevant
	MIT Technology Review How software that tracks covid variants could protect us against future outbreaks MIT Technology Review When covid-19 started spreading in early 2020, scientists quickly realized that tracking how the virus was mutating would be essential for public health as new strains emerged that put people at greater risk. Yatish Turakhia, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Loma Linda University Health Foods to fight breast cancer Loma Linda University Health Woodward says a flexible Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest ways to eat while reducing cancer risk. The plant-based diet emphasizes nutritious foods that provide essential vitamins, minerals, and other naturally occurring compounds that promote ... Flag as irrelevant
	Express Healthcare Management Covid-19: US agency launches raft of clinical trials of treatments for long covid The BMJ Given that long covid is a condition with complex symptomology, the answers surrounding the biological mechanism/s underpinning the etiology may take years or decades to decipher. In the interim, a pragmatic approach that may produce ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minot Daily News Immunization exemptions increase throughout ND schools Minot Daily News According to North Dakota Health and Human Services, at the kindergarten level during the 2019-2020 school year, measles, mumps and rubella vaccine rates were 94.75%. This number dropped to 91.83% during the last school year. Meanwhile, the exemption rates ... Flag as irrelevant
	Feinberg News Center Your Body's Own Cannabinoid Molecules Calm You During Stress Feinberg News Center When you are under stress, your brain may release its own cannabinoid molecules to calm you down, activating the same brain receptors as THC derived from cannabis plants. But the brain activity patterns and neural circuits that are regulated by these ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Hospital Association CDC: Infant mortality rate essentially unchanged in 2021 American Hospital Association The five leading causes of death were unchanged from 2020, with declines for disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight. Infant mortality rates by state ranged from a low of 2.77 in North Dakota to a high of 9.39 in Mississippi. Flag as irrelevant
	Australian Government Department of Health $34 million for research into post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (long COVID) and sleep apnoea Australian Government Department of Health Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities to the value of $34 million are now available. Listen Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Cockroaches, previous violations at kitchen used by Calgary daycares as E. coli outbreak toll climbs to 264 CBC.ca Alberta health inspectors have disclosed they found major health issues, including cockroach infestations and unsafe food handling, at a shared kitchen used by several daycares hit by a widespread E. coli outbreak. This comes after an outbreak of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca U of C study helps kids, families stay active during cancer treatment Globalnews.ca The Implementation of Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents on Treatment (IMPACT) is an individualized exercise program delivered virtually for 12 weeks for any child or adolescent affected by cancer or blood disease. "We know ... Flag as irrelevant
	cityofpaloalto.org Adult Mosquito Treatment Planned on Thursday, September 14 cityofpaloalto.org The County of Santa Clara Vector Control District will be conducting adult mosquito control treatment on Thursday, September 14 starting at 10 p.m. in areas of South Palo Alto and Mountain View with Zip Codes 94301, 94303, 94304, and 94306. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News COVID hospitalizations have risen for 2 months straight as new booster shots expected this week ABC News Despite the continued rise, the most recent week was the smallest percentage increase in the past two months, according to the CDC data. "While we continue to see increases in hospitalization, the rate of ... Flag as irrelevant
	PBS NewsHour Why public health experts are concerned about BA.2.86, the latest COVID-19 variant PBS NewsHour What is BA.2.86 and how is it related to earlier variants? BA.2.86, nicknamed Pirola, is a highly mutated new omicron sublineage of SARS-CoV-2 that was first detected ... Flag as irrelevant
	WUNC Duke study: Early detection of Parkinson's disease may be a blood draw away WUNC Like Sherlock Holmes, scientists identify and trace these clues back to the disorder in order to paint a more complete pathological picture. Sometimes these clues are misfolded proteins, dead cells or damaged DNA. If they are ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP 1 in 4 COVID survivors had impaired lung function 1 year on, study shows CIDRAP Older age, higher body mass index, more chronic conditions, and the presence of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic lung diseases other than asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were more common among patients who had severe ... Flag as irrelevant

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