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	health Daily update ⋅ November 13, 2023
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	NPR Pain, fatigue, fuzzy thinking: How long COVID disrupts the brain NPR Michelle Wilson got COVID three years ago. She's still waiting for her brain and nervous system to recover. Wilson's memory is spotty, she's frequently in pain, and even a short walk leaves her exhausted. "I actually bought a cane that turns into a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times New Gene Editing Treatment Cuts Dangerous Cholesterol in Small Study The New York Times The handful of patients had severe heart disease that had caused chest pain and heart attacks. After trying available cholesterol-lowering medications, they could not get their cholesterol as low as cardiologists recommended. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Nebraska officials test hundreds for tuberculosis at day care center CNN "The Douglas County Health Department is investigating the patient's activities while they were contagious to learn of potential exposures, helping the patient isolate, and observing them complete their medication until they test negative for TB," the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Wegovy Cuts Heart Risks by 20% in Large Trial U.S. News & World Report By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 (Healthday News) -- In a finding that could change the landscape of heart disease care, the wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy has proved its mettle in protecting the heart ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Lepodisiran substantially lowers Lp(a) in early trial Healio Lipoprotein(a) is a genetic risk factor for CVD, for which there are no treatments currently available. A single dose of lepodisiran was well-tolerated, safe and reduced Lp(a) more than 94% for nearly 1 year. PHILADELPHIA — In a phase 1 study, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Understanding the Superpower of T-Cell Subtype in Mice and Humans Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have reported new discoveries about the genes and nutrients that give a T-cell subset known as mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells some distinctive properties and fighting prowess that might ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Major Study Confirms Salt's Deadly Effect on Blood Pressure U.S. News & World Report By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Cutting out just one teaspoon of salt every day lowers blood pressure almost as much as medication does, new research shows. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Blood Test Might Predict Worsening of MS U.S. News & World Report By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). KEY TAKEAWAYS: The progression of multiple sclerosis is particularly difficult to predict, varying widely between patients. A new blood test uses a biomarker of nerve cell damage to accurately predict ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanford University News Breast cancer cells collaborate to break free and invade into the surrounding tissue Stanford University News The majority of breast cancers start in the lining of a breast milk duct and, if they remain there, are very treatable. But once these cancers become invasive – breaking through a thin matrix around the duct, called the basement membrane, and spreading ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFSB Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds WFSB The research is the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News deCODE Genetics Finds 4% of Icelanders Carry an Actionable Genotype Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, have been focusing on actionable genotypes detected in the Icelandic population. Recently, the researchers found that approximately 1 in 25 Icelanders carried an actionable genotype and that ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR For the first time, gene-editing provides hints for lowering cholesterol NPR Preliminary results from a study involving 10 patients born with a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol found that editing a gene inside the liver can significantly reduce levels of "bad cholesterol." The experimental treatment ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 29 Philadelphia First vaccine for chikungunya virus, an 'emerging global health threat,' gets FDA approval FOX 29 Philadelphia "Infection with chikungunya virus can lead to severe disease and prolonged health problems, particularly for older adults and individuals with underlying medical conditions," said Peter Marks, M.D., PhD, director of the FDA's Center for Biologics ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Improving heart health habits may slow biological aging Healio Heart health assessed by the Life's Essential 8 score is inversely associated with phenotypic age, a marker of the body's aging rate. Improving CV health may decelerate biological aging and reduce morbidity. PHILADELPHIA — Data presented at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAY Did the time change change your mood? WBAY A distinguished ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cureus Psychedelic Drugs or Hallucinogens: Exploring Their Medicinal Potential Cureus Serotonergic hallucinogens also referred to as psychedelics, are psychoactive substances that profoundly alter perception, mood, and cognitive processes. These substances, historically intertwined with religious and cultural rituals, offer profound ... Flag as irrelevant
	NJTV News Recent cases of Legionnaires' disease in 2 NJ counties NJTV News As of Nov. 6, the department had been notified that 21 people from Middlesex County and 20 from Union County tested positive for Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease, between Aug. 3 and Oct. 24. Flag as irrelevant
	KJZZ Arizona vaccine rates for COVID-19, flu lag as holidays approach KJZZ Thanksgiving gatherings and travel are just weeks away, and respiratory-illness season is ramping up. But is anybody getting vaccinated? The COVID-19 variants now circulating are a far cry from the ones initial vaccines targeted, and their protection ... Flag as irrelevant
	Psychiatrist.com Study on Strawberries and Brain Health Bears Fruit Psychiatrist.com A study by Cincinnati researchers reveals strawberries' potential in enhancing memory and reducing depressive symptoms. The fruit's benefits could come from anthocyanins, antioxidant compounds known for their anti-inflammatory effects. Flag as irrelevant
	Kaiser Health News What One Expectant Mom's Effort To Get an RSV Shot Says About Health Policy Kaiser Health News Today we bring you the story of a patient seeking the RSV vaccine — and how her frustrating journey illustrates why it can be so hard in the United States to get an important medicine recommended by federal regulators. Hannah Fegley of Silver Spring, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 People across the East Midlands with diabetes urged to attend their annual care review NHS England The health complications of poorly-managed diabetes can be serious and life-changing – this could be loss of sight, loss of limbs, increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Flag as irrelevant
	WXIX November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month WXIX CINCINNATI (WXIX) - ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com A new, affordable HPV vaccine Nature.com A quadrivalent vaccine against human papillomavirus produced by the Serum Institute of India was shown to be noninferior to the established quadrivalent vaccine — boosting global efforts to eliminate cervical cancer. Karen O'Leary. Flag as irrelevant
	Kaiser Health News Why It's So Tough to Reduce Unnecessary Medical Care Kaiser Health News The U.S. spends huge amounts of money on health care that does little or nothing to help patients, and may even harm them. In Colorado, a new analysis shows that the number of tests and treatments conducted for which the risks and costs exceed the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nebraska Examiner Bird flu strikes southwest Iowa facility with 1.2 million chickens Nebraska Examiner About 1.2 million egg-laying hens in Taylor County, Iowa, will be culled because a highly transmissible avian flu was detected in their flock, according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. The detection of highly pathogenic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Neuroscience News Seinfeld provides insight into how our brains understand and appreciate humour: Study Western News If you have ever laughed at a joke despite not finding it funny, or laughed at something and weren't sure why, you have proven that comprehending and appreciating humour are two very different things. Western ... Flag as irrelevant
	Polity.org Measures in place to deal with Diphtheria outbreak ReliefWeb This after a 19-year-old inmate died and eight other inmates tested positive for the contagious bacterial infection at the Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in the Western Cape. "We would like to assure the public ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Take the test this World Diabetes Day Ministry of Health People with diabetes cannot control their blood sugar levels properly, either because their body doesn't make enough – or any – insulin or because their cells have become resistant to it. More than 250,000 people ... Flag as irrelevant
	Texas Public Radio Science & Medicine: Counter Long COVID with pacing Texas Public Radio Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. "And so that's where ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Daughter's warning over cancer symptoms after mum's death BBC News The daughter of a Derbyshire woman who died from pancreatic cancer has urged others to be vigilant for symptoms of the disease. Julie Stocks was given a terminal diagnosis in 2020, just weeks before the first Covid-19 lockdown started. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New calculator estimates a person's cardiovascular disease risk over the next 30 years News-Medical.net The American Heart Association PREVENTTM (Predicting Risk of cardiovascular disease EVENTs) risk calculator estimates heart attack, stroke and heart failure risk. The calculator helps incorporate cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic or CKM syndrome into CVD ... Flag as irrelevant
	MJA Insight New Australian guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease MJA Insight In an exclusive podcast interview with the MJA, guideline summary authors Professor Stephen Twigg and Associate Professor Pete Lazzarini discussed the positive impact these new guidelines could have in reducing the burden of diabetes-related foot disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	Norfolk and Waveney CCG KNOW YOUR RISK, KNOW YOUR RESPONSE this World Diabetes Day Norfolk and Waveney CCG Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System are promoting the upcoming World Diabetes Day which takes place on 14th November 2023. 1 in 10 adults worldwide have diabetes. Over 90% have type 2 diabetes. Close to half are not yet diagnosed. Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Impact of vaccinations, boosters and lockdowns on COVID-19 waves in French Polynesia Nature.com Estimating the impact of vaccination and non-pharmaceutical interventions on COVID-19 incidence is complicated by several factors, including successive emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and changing population immunity from vaccination and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Critics say a fumbled rollout of the brand-new RSV shot for babies has pediatricians worried and frustrated ABC News Entering what could be another bad RSV season, pediatricians share growing concerns about persistent shortages of a crucial new drug that was touted as a game-changer when approved in July. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Revolutionizing critical care: the potential of gut microbiota therapeutics News-Medical.net There are several reasons why the restoration of the gut microbial diversity using gut microbiome-based therapeutics, e.g., fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) and selective digestive decontamination (SDD), could help prevent or even treat critical ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News On Call with Dr. Kumar: Diabetes prevention with diet and lifestyle changes CBS News We asked her to explain the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. She also talked about diet and lifestyle changes, and the role of glucose monitors. Watch her full interview above ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com The mosquito Aedes aegypti requires a gut microbiota for normal fecundity, longevity and vector competence Nature.com Mosquitoes shift from detritus-feeding larvae to blood-feeding adults that can vector pathogens to humans and other vertebrates. The sugar and blood meals adults consume are rich in carbohydrates and protein but are deficient in other nutrients ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Zealand Herald Christmas Covid-19 wave looms, 'notable increase' of people contracting virus New Zealand Herald Covid cases are expected to peak just before Christmas, as a new wave sees a surge in infections across New Zealand. Health officials are urging people to get their booster shots, as a "notable increase" of people fall ill with new Covid-19 variants. Flag as irrelevant
	ReliefWeb Philippines Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situation Report #139, 29 October 2023 ReliefWeb The three regions with highest case counts from 23 - 29 Oct 2023 were, National Capital Region reporting 367 cases, Region IV-A: CALABARZON reporting 158 cases, and Region III: Central Luzon reporting 100 cases. Flag as irrelevant

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