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Skeletons of 1918 Flu Victims Reveal Clues About Who Was Likely to Die While a narrative emerged that the pandemic indiscriminately struck the young and healthy, new evidence suggests that frail young adults were most vulnerable. Share full ...
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Scientists Use CRISPR to Make Chickens More Resistant to Bird Flu A new study highlights both the promise and the limitations of gene editing, as a highly lethal form of avian influenza continues to spread around the world.
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Sexual, gender minorities experience increased risk for asthma severity E-cigarette and tobacco cigarette use augmented asthma severity risk. Steroid and inhaler use were not associated with sexual orientation. Research may inform culturally appropriate interventions. HONOLULU — Patients who identified as ...
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No increased risk of VTE for COVID-19 patients with IMIDs Having an immune-mediated inflammatory disease (IMID), including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and lupus, raises the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), as does COVID-19 infection. A new retrospective population-based ...
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Running vs. Meds: Which Works Best to Beat Depression? By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise has been dubbed "nature's antidepressant" by doctors for years, and now a new study confirms the notion. The finding follows a four-month look at the ...
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Contrary to Popular Belief, 1918 Flu Did Not Target the Healthy Young By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- It has long been believed that the 1918 flu pandemic disproportionately affected healthy young adults, but a study of human remains tells a different story.
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A Wolf's Gut Bug Might Boost Health of Domestic Dogs New research in an Oregon wolf discovered a novel strain of Paenibacillus bacteria that displays the characteristics of a probiotic. The benefit from this bacteria would be to stop canine inflammatory bowel disease.
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Time to Recognize Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome, AHA Says In a presidential advisory, the AHA defined CKM syndrome for the first time as a health disorder attributable to overlaps among obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, ...
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Vasculature-Like Electronic Scaffold Can Promote Neural Circuit Recovery This multimodal, 3D electronic scaffold, called a vasculature-like electronic scaffold (VasES), encourages the migration and functional integration of endogenous newborn neurons into damaged brain tissue. This research supports the idea that combining ...
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How Do My Calorie Needs Change as I Age? Q: I'm in my 50s, and I've heard that it's normal to burn fewer calories as I get older. Is this true? You can think of burning calories as "Step 1 of being alive," said Herman Pontzer, a professor of evolutionary anthropology at Duke University.
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New Syndrome Identified that Links Heart Disease, Metabolic Disorders, and Kidney Disease Health experts are referring to this as cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. The advisory includes updated approaches to screening, stages and treatment. Heart disease has long been linked ...
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Like Long COVID, Researchers Find 'Long Colds' May Exist Too Now, new research finds COVID-19 may not be the only respiratory virus that causes lingering symptoms, spawning the phrase "long cold." A survey of more than 10,000 people published in The Lancet's ...
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Where are flu and COVID vaccines available in Central Connecticut? As temperatures drop across the state and activities are moved indoors, the risk of influenza and COVID-19 infections increases. A recent visit to Fair Haven Community Health Center in New Haven by state legislators and the new Centers for Disease ...
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SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance in wastewater as a model for monitoring evolution of endemic viruses We show that wastewater genomics can support SARS-CoV-2 epidemiological investigations by reliably recovering the prevalence of local circulating variants, even when clinical samples are not available. Further, we find that analysis of mutations ...
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Want to Lower Your Odds for Long COVID? Get More Sleep By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) – One way to help lower the odds for long COVID in people with pre-existing conditions may be to get more sleep. A new study discovered the risk was lower in those who ...
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Day and night light exposure are associated with psychiatric disorders: an objective light study in >85000 people Circadian rhythm disturbance is a common feature of many psychiatric disorders. Light is the primary input to the circadian clock, with daytime light strengthening rhythms and night-time light disrupting them. Therefore, habitual light exposure may ...
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Maine parents report challenges finding pediatric COVID-19 vaccine appointments PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW ...
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Long COVID rare among children: CDC Long COVID is the condition that manifests following a COVID-19 infection through a wide variety of different symptoms. Reported symptoms include general fatigue, changes in mental health, neurological changes or even organ damage.
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New tools available to combat respiratory illness this season The arrival of autumn heralds the return of changing leaves, pumpkin-spiced everything—and a higher incidence of respiratory illness including influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). And of course, the ever-evolving variants and subvariants of ...
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Can microdosing psilocybin, the compound in magic mushrooms, aid mental health? Although there are many treatment options, mental health disorders can be difficult to treat sometimes. For this reason, researchers have been looking at potential alternative treatments, including as psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin.
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City launches vaccination campaign ahead of expected illness surge With respiratory illness season on the horizon, Toronto Public Health (TPH) has launched a vaccination campaign in the hopes that people will get shots for both COVID-19 and the flu. In a news release issued Tuesday, TPH officials said the city is ...
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5 years of legal cannabis: fewer charges, many hospitalizations and more than a few questions When Canada legalized the use of cannabis in October 2018 after decades of prohibition, the goals were to improve safety and public health as well as to reduce access by youth, crime and the illegal market. Five years later, public health experts say ...
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Saliva test breakthrough: Early detection for ectopic pregnancies on the horizon A new study published in Scientific Reports explores the potential utility of salivary proteins in providing an early warning of ectopic pregnancy (EP), which can be a fatal maternal condition. Study: Ectopic pregnancy: search for biomarker in salivary ...
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3 Key Updates in Alzheimer's Disease Research A recent study examined the complexity of cholesterol levels in Alzheimer's risk, including both "good" and "bad" types. Another study focused on the protein ABCA7, unraveling its varied roles in brain cells and inflammation.
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Arkansas Department of Health investigating locally-acquired malaria case Mosquitoes spread malaria. Now researchers hope that a gene drive technology could turn them into. James Gathany. /. AP. A female mosquito is seen in this file photo ...
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Mental Health Issues in Latinx Middle Schoolers May Increase Risk of Sleep Problems, Obesity and Unhealthy Behaviors WASHINGTON (Oct. 10, 2023) -- Latinx kids who experienced depression, anxiety or other mental health issues in middle school had a greater chance of developing sleep problems, unhealthy weight gain and sedentary behavior in high school, according to a ...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Screening Recommendations We've continued our series of reports to mark "Breast Cancer Awareness Month." This week we focus on screening recommendations. The choices you make about exercise, diet and other behaviors, can shape your complete health, as well as your exposure for ...
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COVID-19 update 10-06-23 Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on October 5, 2023. According to CDC, hospital admission rates and the percentage of COVID-19 deaths among all deaths are now the primary surveillance metrics.
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How Your Diet Impacts Stroke Risk These foods include: Meat, including red meat and processed meat, which are high in saturated fat. They may raise cholesterol levels and increase heart disease risk, raising stroke risk. Full- ...
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How to book an appointment to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot in Toronto this fall Toronto Public Health is opening up thousands of new appointments to select Torontonians for the updated monovalent COVID-19 vaccine as part of its 'Fight the Flu and COVID-19' vaccination campaign this fall. TPH said 4,250 new appointments have been ...
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Limiting Covid boosters to the over-80s would be more cost-effective But the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) decided to take a 'precautionary' approach in selecting who should be eligible for a booster jab because of uncertainties in the modelling, including around NHS winter pressures and the risk of ...
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Is your DNA steering you towards a vegetarian diet? In a recent study published in PLoS ONE, researchers identified genetic loci associated with strict vegetarianism in United Kingdom Biobank (UKB) participants using a genome-wide association study (GWAS). Study: Genetics of vegetarianism: A genome-wide ...
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Cancer Care: Prophylactic Mastectomy Please talk with your doctor about your personal breast cancer risk and prevention strategy. What Is a Prophylactic Mastectomy? A prophylactic mastectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a breast, usually with the intention ...
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Stroke deaths, despite advances in prevention, are set to near 10 million globally by 2050 The number of stroke deaths worldwide is set to climb 50% to nearly 10 million by 2050, with most cases occurring in low- and middle-income countries, according to a new wide-ranging report from the World Stroke Organization-Lancet Neurology Commission ...
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Nine Common Breast Cancer Myths Corewell Health Doctors dispels 9 Breast Cancer Myths Only a small percentage of breast lumps turn out to be cancer. 8 out of 10 lumps are benign cysts or fatty deposits and have no link to cancer. If you find a new breast lump or have ...
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Increase Your Breast Awareness with Self-exams Detecting breast cancer early often means more treatment options and a greater chance of survival. Between annual mammograms, a monthly breast self-exam can improve your breast awareness and your chances of detecting cancer.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month (10/2023) Approximately 64% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage, before cancer has spread outside of the breast, when it is easiest to treat. The 5-year relative survival rate for cancer diagnosed at the localized stage is 99%.
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COVID-19 Could Increase the Risk of Some Autoimmune Disorders The body's immune response to COVID-19 may trigger conditions such as alopecia areata, Crohn's, and rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research.
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HSE launches children's nasal spray flu vaccination programme for children aged 2-12 years Today, Monday, 9th August the HSE launched its free nasal spray flu vaccination programme. The vaccine is available for free for all children aged 2-12 years and children aged 13-17 at high risk of flu from participating GP practices and pharmacies.
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What is SAD, and how can you manage it? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women. Two men sit outside, one is in a ...
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Challenges of obesity and type 2 diabetes require more attention to food environment Five years on, not only does nutrition research remain beset by these problems but rates of cardiometabolic disease—driven in no small part by dietary factors—continue to rise. The global challenges posed by these ...
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Addiction to ultra-processed food affects 14% of adults globally, experts say Behaviours that could meet this criteria include: intense cravings, symptoms of withdrawal, less control over intake, and continued use despite such consequences as obesity, binge eating disorder, poorer physical and mental health, and lower quality of ...
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Food for Thought 2023 How do we maintain a healthy diet to avoid cardiometabolic disease, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes? How does the science and politics of food intertwine to influence our understanding of nutrition and cardiometabolic health?
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COVID-19 heightens risk of autoimmune disorders In fact, several studies have described the development of vitiligo, alopecia areata, vasculitis, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) after recovery from COVID-19. Respiratory and cardiovascular outcomes after COVID-19 ...
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Stroke deaths could jump 50% by 2050, study warns Global deaths from strokes could reach about 9.7 million a year by 2050, which would be a nearly 50% rise from 2020 levels, according to a new analysis from the World Stroke Organization-Lancet Neurology Commission.
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Can new weight-loss drugs cause stomach paralysis? According to a new study published in JAMA, the active ingredients in popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may be linked to a higher risk of severe digestive issues, including stomach paralysis, pancreatitis, and bowel obstructions.
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Protect yourself and others: get the flu vaccine Please note that CERN will go back to its pre-COVID practice of vaccinating at the CERN infirmary. The infirmary will vaccinate anyone working on the CERN site (MPE, MPA, temporary workers and contractors) ...
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Participants sought for physical activity and fall risk screening The School of Medicine Divisions of Exercise Physiology and Physical Therapy faculty and students are recruiting participants between the ages of 25 and 65 who do not have a diagnosed neurological condition for a research study exploring early risk ...
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Area caregivers to camp out for breast cancer awareness Caregivers at the Breast Center at Good Samaritan Medical Center want to put out the fire for cancer early with S'more screening mammograms. Camp Out for Breast Cancer Awareness on Wednesday, Oct. 18 will have convenient, early evening appointments open ...
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The Evolving Landscape of B Cells in Cancer Metastasis Specifically, B cells can contribute to the spread of cancer cells by enhancing tumor cell motility, invasion, angiogenesis, lymphangiogenesis, and extracellular matrix remodeling. Moreover, they can promote metastatic colonization by triggering pathogenic ...
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