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Common antibiotics are still in shortage as strep cases rise Cases of strep throat are on the rise again amid a shortage of the liquid form of the antibiotic, amoxicillin, often used to treat the infection in children. AleksandarNakic/E+/Getty Images.
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US health officials alarmed by 'dire' rise in dangerous, preventable syphilis infections in babies A single course of penicillin, given at least a month before the end of a pregnancy, nearly always prevents infected mothers from passing the bacteria to their babies. But more than 3,700 babies were born with ...
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Syphilis among newborns continues to rise. Pregnant moms need treatment, CDC says It finds more than 3,700 cases of congenital syphilis in 2022 alone, representing about a 30% increase from the year before. While syphilis can be effectively treated during pregnancy, the consequences can be severe if ...
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Working in the sun creates large skin cancer risk, UN agencies report Their report, published in the research journal Environment International, says that nearly 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer is caused by ultraviolet radiation from outdoor work.
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Infants Are Born With Syphilis in Growing Numbers, a Sign of a Wider Epidemic The rise in sexually transmitted infections in the United States has taken a particularly tragic turn: More than 3,700 cases of congenital syphilis were reported in 2022, roughly 11 times the number recorded a decade ago, according to data released on ...
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WHO sees some signs of progress in fight against tuberculosis But the combination of pandemic lockdowns and the shifting of health resources to the COVID response resulted in a dramatic decline in new TB diagnoses in several of the countries with the highest TB burden. Only 5.8 million were newly diagnosed with TB in ...
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How Do Ultraprocessed Foods Affect Your Health? Researchers commonly use a four-part scale known as NOVA to categorize foods based on the extent of industrial processing they involve. The categories are unprocessed or minimally processed foods (which include vegetables and eggs); processed ...
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CDC: Leishmaniasis May Be Endemic in Texas, Oklahoma New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that leishmaniasis may be endemic in the U.S.; The skin condition is spread by the bite of infected sandflies. Experts recommend precautions like bug spray and long sleeves if you ...
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Progress against TB recovers significantly following COVID-19 disruptions, WHO report says The highest ever reported number of tuberculosis diagnoses was reported in 2022, a feat likely due to the recovery of TB services following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to WHO's 2023 Global TB report. The ...
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New pandemic-era stress scale aims to help identify at-risk adults, kids A new study from researchers at Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes Program (ECHO) at the National Institutes of Health shows how a stress scale developed to identify who was most at-risk of needing mental health support during the ...
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COVID Vaccine Won't Raise Miscarriage Risk By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A new study provides deeper insight into the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for people planning to become pregnant. Boston University researchers found no increased ...
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Is modern food making us sick? However, recent scientific studies have linked eating UPF with serious health issues like diabetes, obesity, and even cancer. Although current studies cannot prove causation, experts believe reducing UPF in a diet is essential for overall well-being.
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What a just-released report says about Canada's most common and deadly form of cancer "We are making considerable headway to reduce lung cancer deaths in Canada," Dr. Jennifer Gillis, senior manager of surveillance at the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), said in a press release. " ...
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Millions of US adults have ADHD, and some may not even know (CNN) - It's one of the ...
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Dietary guidelines may soon warn against ultraprocessed foods For decades, the federal government's dietary guidelines have urged people to eat plenty of foods rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein — while warning us to steer clear of foods high in sodium, sugar, and saturated fat.
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Younger women who have never smoked are at increasing risk of lung cancer, research shows SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- There is an emerging health crisis involving women under the age of 55. Lung cancer carries the stigma of smoking. But, as ABC7 News anchor Ama Daetz explains, new research shows young women who have never smoked are increasingly ...
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Advancements in early detection of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy screening using artificial intelligence Diabetes and its complications, such as diabetic retinopathy, can be better managed with early intervention. AI techniques are revolutionizing medical diagnostics, offering potential for accurate prediction of diabetes risk and automated analysis of ...
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Depression Can Be a Killer for People With Diabetes By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Many people with type 2 diabetes also struggle with depression, and this combination can lead to premature death, researchers say. "More than 35 million Americans ...
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November is Diabetes Month! Symptoms You Didn't Know About Individuals with ...
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Vermin in rodent form invade parts of the Bay Area VALLEJO, Calif. - As the cold, wet weather sets in, some are noticing mice and rats are overrunning communities such as Vallejo and Benicia. Contra Costa Vector Control has the very latest hard numbers to prove it. "Year-to-date 2022 compared to ...
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Lung cancer rates are dropping faster than any other type in Canada. Here's why Lung cancer death rates in Canada are declining faster than any other type of cancer, which can be attributed to the significant impact of tobacco control and early detection efforts, according to a new report. The report, Canadian Cancer Statistics ...
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Diet and sedentary behavior influence adiposity in obese children, study finds Since the 1980s, the prevalence of childhood obesity has surged. Despite many public health campaigns advocating for healthier eating habits and increased physical activity, the effectiveness of these initiatives has been modest. In the United ...
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Nearly 1 million chickens will be slaughtered on a Minnesota farm. The reason: bird flu The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that the virus was found at a farm in Wright County, Minnesota, as well as in three smaller flocks in South Dakota and Iowa. Whenever the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus is detected on a farm, the entire ...
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Are you prepared for seasonal depression? Seasonal depression, often referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs at specific times of the year. While winter SAD is the most well-known form, it's essential to recognize that seasonal depression can ...
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New study unveils Foxp3's role in regulatory T cell chromatin architecture Regulatory T cells are specialized immune cells that suppress the immune response and prevent the body from attacking its own cells. Understanding how these cells work is key to determining how they might be manipulated to encourage the destruction of ...
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Vaccine passport policies boosted COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada, study suggests COVID-19 proof of vaccination requirements — commonly known as vaccine passports — led to more Canadians under 50 getting their first dose shortly after the policies were implemented, according to a newly published study by public health researchers.
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Artificial Pancreas Systems: The Future of Diabetes Management? An artificial pancreas system (APS), also known as a closed-loop system, is an advanced medical technology designed to help diabetes patients manage their blood sugar levels, particularly those with type-1 diabetes.
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Dengue cases up 53 per cent between July and September, one death reported It replaced the DenV-3 strain that drove the dengue outbreak in 2022 and was the main cause of infections in the first half of 2023. Of the four distinct dengue virus variations, the ...
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Flu season starting late but expected to increase for the holidays by Courtney Graetzer. Flu season is ramping up, and it's important for everyone, especially health care professionals, to not only get the flu vaccine but also educate patients about what to expect. The current flu season has started later and more ...
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What to Know About the 2023 Flu Season Immunologist Jenna Guthmiller, PhD, talks timing, vaccines, testing, and more. · Is 2023 turning out to be an early or late flu season? · How many different strains of flu vaccine are there? · So when you get a flu shot, you're getting vaccinated against four ...
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Mouth-cancer deaths fear over NHS dentist shortage Lack of access to dentists is costing lives because mouth cancers are not being spotted or treated early enough, a health charity has told BBC News. The disease killed more than 3,000 people in 2021 - up 46%, from 2,075 a decade ago, latest figures ...
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How do I know if I have cataracts, and when should I seek treatment? The good news is that cataract treatment removes the cataract, and it will not grow back. A cataract occurs when the natural lens of your eye becomes cloudy. The lens is made up of proteins that ...
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NICE recommends life changing technology is rolled out to people with type 1 diabetes Hybrid closed loop systems comprise a continuous glucose monitor sensor attached to the body. This transmits data to a body-worn insulin pump. It calculates how much insulin needs to be automatically delivered into the body to keep blood glucose levels ...
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NHS to offer 150000 people with type 1 diabetes an artificial pancreas The groundbreaking device, also called a hybrid closed-loop system, uses a hi-tech algorithm to determine the amount of insulin that should be administered and reads blood sugar levels to keep them steady. A ...
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New insights into the pathogenesis of chronic liver diseases NAFLD is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome, while ALD is caused by excessive alcohol consumption. Both NAFLD and ALD can progress to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and, ultimately, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a primary ...
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How to lower your blood sugar: Follow these steps Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce insulin. It can only be treated with insulin given as an injection or delivered through an insulin pump. Lack of insulin can lead to a life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis.
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Get Your Fall Vaccines Ahead of Respiratory Virus Season Getting this latest vaccine is important so that you continue to be protected against severe illness, hospitalization, and death," said Janel Heinrich, Director of Public Health Madison & Dane County. Both the COVID and flu vaccine are widely available in ...
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Health Benefits of Black Rice The whole grain is high in antioxidants and fiber that can help support your digestive and heart health. Since antioxidant supplements don't have the same health benefits as antioxidant-rich foods, consuming ...
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National Diabetes Month Diabetes. National Diabetes Month. This November, AdvaMed is partnering with member companies to raise awareness and highlight medtech's role in helping patients manage their diabetes and live fuller and better lives.
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Mass Dept. of Public Health Urges Residents to Vaccinate Prior to Holidays Getting vaccinated now will maximize protection against these respiratory viruses," said Public Health Commissioner Robert Goldstein, MD, PhD. "We want Massachusetts residents to have a safe, healthy, and fun holiday season and part of that is getting ...
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Is convalescent plasma still useful as a covid treatment? Someone who has recovered from or been vaccinated against covid can donate covid convalescent plasma (CCP). This will contain antibodies to the strain of SARS-CoV-2 virus they were infected with, as well as antibodies created in response to any vaccine.
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'Vaccine passports' effective in boosting COVID-19 vaccine uptake: study A report in the journal Health Affairs has found that proof-of-vaccine mandates may be an effective way to increase vaccination uptake across certain age groups, after studying the policy enforced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Male-killing virus leads to more female moths The discovery of a new moth virus that selectively kills males suggests that numerous viruses have independently evolved male-killing propensities. Mechanisms that bias a species' sex ratio towards females are widespread.
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RTS,S vaccine pilot: 13% mortality reduction fuels hope for malaria control Four years since the first children received the world's first malaria vaccine as part of routine immunisation programmes, important questions about the real-world impact of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine are being answered. 7 November 2023; 6 min read ...
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The Four-Time Stage IV Lung Cancer Patient 0:17 Intro 1:55 Christy's first diagnosis 3:53 Reacting to Stage IV lung cancer 5:28 Initiating treatment 7:18 The lung cancer stigma 9:51 Finding the right doctor 11:16 How lung cancer care changed over 17 years 14:20 Clinical trial participation
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PSA Level and Risk of Prostate Cancer in Black and White Men Black men in the United States are more likely to develop prostate cancer than white men, and after diagnosis, they're more likely to have advanced disease and to die of the disease than white men. Although it would seem that earlier prostate‐specific ...
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An HPV vaccine from India: broadening possibilities for cervical cancer control The authors also reported no significant differences in adverse events after vaccination of girls and boys aged 9–14 years vaccinated with the new quadrivalent vaccine versus girls vaccinated with Gardasil. Importantly, these findings have led to the ...
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Medicinal cannabis: The future of chronic pain treatment? Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that can be challenging to manage. We interviewed Libby Clarke and Alberto Sainz Cort to discuss the prevalence of chronic pain and opioid use in the United States, as well as medical cannabis as a potential ...
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Low-Dose CT Screenings Leading to Early Diagnosis May Improve Long-Term Lung Cancer Survival Rates Further, over 50% of those with lung cancer die within 1 year of their diagnosis—making it the leading cause of cancer mortality. By the time symptoms appear, it is often too late.
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