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	health Daily update ⋅ September 20, 2023
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	OI Canadian PAHO issues dengue alert amid regional rises as Southern Hemisphere summer approaches CIDRAP The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) recently posted an epidemiologic alert about a rise in dengue cases in Central America and the Caribbean regions, urging countries to review their response plans and step up surveillance ahead of the Southern ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Covid Can Disrupt Your Sleep The New York Times At this point, many of us recognize the hallmark symptoms of a Covid infection: an aching throat, a clogged nose, a persistent cough and an overwhelming sense of blah. But lying awake at night, during the peak of sickness or in the weeks or months ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Mom with terminal cancer planned a farewell trip with her son. Then she was cured Today.com When Leslie Stone experienced vaginal bleeding, she worried and visited her doctor, where she learned she had cancerous tumor in her uterus in July 2020. At first, it seemed like a hysterectomy could treat it, but two and a half weeks later doctors ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN When's the best time to exercise for weight loss? New study offers clues CNN After participants had their BMI and waist circumference recorded, they wore activity trackers on their right hip during waking hours for 10 hours or more each day for four to seven days. Those who exercised in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Experts say CDC not getting right advice on hospital infection prevention CIDRAP This week hundreds of industrial hygienists, healthcare worker union reps, epidemiologists, and aerosol scientists plan to send a second letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), asking the agency to hold public meetings to ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Job Frustrations Can Really Be a Heartbreaker for Men U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A job that's demanding but less than rewarding may take a big toll on a man's heart health, a large new study suggests. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN US task force recommends expanding high blood pressure screenings during pregnancy CNN Everyone who is pregnant should be screened for disorders such as gestational hypertension and preeclampsia with blood pressure monitoring throughout the pregnancy, the US Preventive Services Task Force recommended Tuesday. Flag as irrelevant
	National Institutes of Health Tiny implanted devices give insights for treating brain tumors National Institutes of Health A tiny device implanted during brain surgery could help provide personalized information about a tumor's potential responses to cancer-fighting drugs. The findings from this small clinical trial hold promise for developing personalized post-surgery ... Flag as irrelevant
	UT News | The University of Texas at Austin CDC Taps UT for National Disease Outbreak Response Network UT News | The University of Texas at Austin AUSTIN, Texas — To help fight future pandemics, a team led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and University of Massachusetts Amherst have been selected to help with the first nationwide outbreak response and disease modeling network. Flag as irrelevant
	Science News Why sewage may hold the key to tracking diseases far beyond COVID-19 Science News Before the pandemic, wastewater surveillance was a smaller field, primarily focused on testing for drugs or mapping microbial ecosystems. But these researchers were tracking specific health threats in specific places — opioids in parts of Arizona, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Few Doctors, Spotty Internet: Finding Mental Health Care Tough for Many Americans U.S. News & World Report By Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly one in five counties across the United States lack psychiatrists or internet service, making it difficult for around 10.5 million Americans to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Closely Watched COVID Variant Detected in 10 US States WebMD Sept. 19, 2023 – The highly mutated version of the COVID-19 virus called BA.2.86 has already infected people in 10 U.S. states, according to a worldwide COVID tracking database. BA.2.86 has more than 30 mutations in the part of the virus responsible ... Flag as irrelevant
	MIT News Computational model helps with diabetes drug design MIT News Researchers working on this type of "glucose-responsive insulin" (GRI) hope that it could be injected less often and help the body maintain normal blood sugar levels for longer periods of time. To ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Long COVID Is Very Rare Among Children, Research Finds WebMD Sept. 19, 2023 -- The rate of long COVID for children is "strikingly low," less than 1%, say researchers behind a new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. In the overall populations, long COVID affects about 10% of people who get COVID-19, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Weekly COVID hospitalizations reach 20000 for 1st time since March but new vaccine could help: Experts ABC News COVID-19 hospitalizations are continuing to climb in the United States, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For the week ending Sept. 9, hospitalizations increased 7.7% from 19,068 to 20,538 weekly hospitalizations. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Low-level red-light therapy controls myopia progression in children Healio Key takeaways: Children treated with low-level red-light therapy experienced significant effects on spherical equivalent, axial length and subfoveal choroidal thickness. No significant differences were reported between powers. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Concerns over West Nile virus grow as first two deaths confirmed in DuPage County NBC Chicago The family of a man battling West Nile virus (WNV) is sharing his story as case numbers rise in Illinois. "On Saturday he started feeling really bad. He got weaker and weaker, started running a high fever," said Barb Hartnett about her brother, David. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Bats Don't Get Cancer, and Scientists Are Closer to Understanding Why U.S. News & World Report "By generating these new bat genomes and comparing them to other mammals we continue to find extraordinary new adaptations in antiviral and anticancer genes," said lead author Armin Scheben, a postdoctoral research fellow at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com The role of cell death in SARS-CoV-2 infection Nature.com COVID-19 cases often experience acute respiratory distress syndrome, which has caused millions of deaths. Apart from triggering inflammatory and immune responses, many viral infections can cause programmed cell death in infected cells. Cell death ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Bay Area Sonoma County health care workers ordered to wear face masks starting in November NBC Bay Area The order lasts from Nov. 1 to April 30 and covers workers in facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and other facilities where patient care is provided indoors. By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News • Published 14 seconds ago. Face Masks. Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	WFSB EEE, West Nile virus detected in more Connecticut cities, towns WFSB MERIDEN, CT (WFSB) - ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical News Today What protein sources can help with heart health? Medical News Today Certain proteins, such as fish, poultry, nuts and legumes, and dairy, may benefit heart health. Some evidence suggests they can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Regularly consuming appropriate amounts of certain proteins can help with heart ... Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Where can I get the updated COVID-19 booster vaccine in Wisconsin? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The updated COVID-19 vaccine designed to target the variants of the virus spreading now is available at large pharmacy chains and will likely be available in the coming days and weeks at other pharmacies, clinics and health centers. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Morning Workouts are Linked to Better Weight Management, Study Finds Healthline New research shows that exercising in the morning is effective for obesity. Individuals who worked out in the morning had lower BMI and waist size compared to those who exercised at other times of the day. The science behind the "best" time to exercise ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mirror.co.uk Moderate to vigorous physical activity early in the day influences weight management, health outcomes EurekAlert ROCKVILLE, Md.—Even though epidemiological evidence has been controversial regarding the optimal timing of physical activity for weight management, the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. appear to be the most favorable time of day to enhance the association ... Flag as irrelevant
	KXXV News Channel 25 New COVID-19 booster shot coming to Central Texas KXXV News Channel 25 Dr. Tresa McNeal, a Hospitalist Physician with Baylor Scott & White in Temple, said they are starting to see more patients with COVID-19. She said even if you have not had any prior COVID shots, this shot is just a "one and done" for adults, however, kids ... Flag as irrelevant
	Olean Times Herald Cattaraugus County Health Department to offer flu, updated COVID vaccines Olean Times Herald Dr. Kevin D. Watkins, public health director, said Monday the updated COVID-19 vaccines will be administered at upcoming influenza clinics starting Sept. 28, in Limestone and extending through October. (See schedule below). Flag as irrelevant
	Olean Times Herald Health Department to offer influenza, updated COVID-19 vaccines Olean Times Herald OLEAN — The Cattaraugus County Health Department will begin offering updated COVID-19 vaccines at clinics across the county beginning later this month and by appointment at its Olean offices. Public Health Director Dr. Kevin D. Watkins said Monday the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hub at Johns Hopkins Johns Hopkins center gets $23.5M to launch epidemic preparedness project The Hub at Johns Hopkins "This initiative is a crucial step in fortifying our nation's defenses against future epidemics." Caitlin Rivers. Senior scholar, Center for Health Security. The project is led by Johns Hopkins Center ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Health Do I need any more COVID vaccinations? Harvard Health Q. I had both doses of the original COVID-19 vaccine and had the newer bivalent booster in December 2022. Do I need any more COVID shots? A. Advice on who should receive COVID vaccine boosters, and when, will remain in flux for at least another year ... Flag as irrelevant
	VUMC Reporter Updated COVID-19 vaccine available for VUMC employees and patients VUMC Reporter The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved an updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine provides better protection against current strains of COVID-19 that are circulating as we transition into the Fall/Winter virus season. Flag as irrelevant
	STAT A popular breast cancer genomic test underestimates risks for Black women STAT When a woman first learns she has breast cancer, her mind immediately floods with "what now?" questions as she grapples with how this disease will impact her life. Unfortunately, Black women also have to ask themselves, "Will my racial heritage and ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT Researchers use AI to measure recovery from treatment-resistant depression STAT In a small study published Wednesday — just 10 people with severe, treatment-resistant depression receiving deep brain stimulation therapy — researchers used the electrodes to record brain activity and later fed the scans into a homegrown artificial ... Flag as irrelevant
	DeKalb County Board of Health Erie County Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus Erie County, PA Erie, PA — The Erie County Department of Health confirms that mosquito samples collected in the City of Erie and Harborcreek Township on Sept. 6, 2023 have tested positive for West Nile virus. These are the eighth and ninth mosquito samples to test ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vanguard Oncology treatment at Tygerberg Hospital improves outcomes of childhood cancer Western Cape Government Early diagnosis followed by evidence-based therapy with tailored supportive care by a paediatric oncology unit can lead to a cure, as the case of Razia Wilson (10) illustrates. She was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at Tygerberg Hospital and is now ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Malaria is thriving in Kenya thanks to climate change Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance As temperatures rise across the planet, the range of malaria-carrying mosquitoes is growing. VaccinesWork takes a look at the impact that climate change is already having in drought-ridden northern Kenya. 19 September 2023; 4 min read ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV Toronto Protect yourself and others by getting a flu shot Virginia Tech Daily Last modified: Sep 19, 2023, 11:30 a.m.. From: Hokie Wellness. Fall is the time when respiratory illnesses, like flu, ... Flag as irrelevant
	UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health UNC Gillings School to host new CDC center for outbreak forecasting, response UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health September 19, 2023. Today, the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health was named one of 13 funded partners working alongside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish the Outbreak Analytics and Disease Modeling Network ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News COVID-19 vaccination rates lag behind flu shots as winter approaches Spectrum News As fall arrives this week, it signals the start of vaccine season. There are new flu and COVID-19 shots available this year. Local health experts are urging people to consider getting the updated COVID-19 bivalent booster shot as we approach the colder ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthITAnalytics.com Breast Cancer Detection AI Performs On Par with Human Mammogram Readers HealthITAnalytics.com September 19, 2023 - The diagnostic performance of a commercially available artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm was comparable with that of human readers of mammograms, according to a study published recently in Radiology. Flag as irrelevant
	13WHAM-TV It's Time for Your Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Clatsop County Clatsop County residents could start receiving the nation's newest COVID-19 vaccines as soon as this week after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the updated shots for everyone 6 months or older. "We are pleased to have another ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo News UK Over 18000 children starting primary school in the Midlands are at risk of catching measles NHS England Nine in ten unvaccinated classmates can catch disease; Fall in MMR uptake lowest in a decade; Measles cases are rising in England. With millions of children across the country going back to school, the NHS is urging parents to check that their children ... Flag as irrelevant
	Oklahoma State University September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Washoe Life For the annual observance, Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is teaming up with the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Northern Nevada HOPES, and other community partners to promote healthy behaviors that can ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT FDA weighs animal data, ethical dilemmas at panel on artificial wombs STAT The Food and Drug Administration's advisory panel of pediatric experts met on Tuesday to discuss advances in artificial womb technology, which aim to save the lives of premature babies. The goal of the meeting was to discuss measures for evaluating the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Marquette Today Flu vaccinations available at clinics on campus Marquette Today Injectable influenza vaccinations will be available to students, faculty and staff at several flu clinics on campus. The campus community is strongly encouraged to receive their influenza vaccination. There is no charge for the vaccination for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News 1 Thousands attend Walk to End Alzheimer's in Milwaukee Spectrum News 1 MILWAUKEE — More than 2,000 people headed to Henry Maier Festival Park on Sunday, walking to fight Alzheimer's disease. Milwaukee County was celebrating their 30th annual Walk to End Alzheimer's event. Flag as irrelevant
	ReliefWeb UNICEF Nigeria Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1 (Diphtheria outbreak): 16 September 2023 ReliefWeb Nigeria is facing the world's second largest diphtheria outbreak, which escalated in July. As of 14 September, 6,048 confirmed, and 10,077 suspected cases have been recorded since the beginning of the year by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical News Today expert reaction to study looking at mouse gut immune cells and dietary emulsifiers Science Media Centre Prof Nathalie Juge, Group Leader and Deputy Chief Scientific Officer, Quadram Institute, said: Are there "usual detrimental effects of ingesting food additive emulsifiers"? "There is accumulating in vitro and animal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek COVID-19 hospital admissions among children rising again AAP News In the past three months, the number of children with confirmed COVID-19 at hospital admission has risen consistently, with children under 5 years at highest risk. These findings come from an AAP analysis of data gathered by the U.S. Department of Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Times NHS England statement on industrial action NHS England NHS National Medical Director Professor Sir Stephen Powis said: "The NHS is set to experience the equivalent of five 'Christmas Days' in the next three weeks, where many routine services and appointments may not be delivered. Flag as irrelevant

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