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	health Daily update ⋅ December 14, 2023
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	The New York Times Scientists Pinpoint Cause of Severe Morning Sickness The New York Times The nausea and vomiting that often define the first trimester of pregnancy are primarily caused by a single hormone, according to a study published on Wednesday in the journal Nature. Researchers said that the discovery could lead to better treatments ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News CDC warns overuse of antibiotics may cause antimicrobial-resistant infections CBS News PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Centers for Disease Control is sounding the alarm for what it calls an urgent global public health threat. The CDC is worried about the dangers of antibiotic overuse which can make treating infections difficult. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Hyperemesis: Scientists make pregnancy sickness cure breakthrough BBC News Scientists say they have discovered why some women become extremely sick during pregnancy, bringing them one step closer to a potential cure. Babies produce a hormone that can cause severe sickness, known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), according to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes New Report Shows How Community-Led Health Solutions Are Combatting AIDS Forbes Enos Mumfwa zips around the streets of Lusaka, Zambia like a man on a life-saving mission. His Suzuki motorcycle easily handles the hairpin turns and pothole-ridden dirt roads that lead to the Mtendere Mission Hospital. Strapped to the back of his ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Most Older Americans Think Medicare Should Cover Weight-Loss Meds: Poll U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- An overwhelming majority of older Americans think health insurers and Medicare should cover the cost of weight-loss medications like Ozempic, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Smoking decline stalls since Covid as more young people take up the habit - study BBC News The rate of decline slowed from 5.2% in the years before the pandemic to just 0.3% between April 2020 and August 2022, according to the research. The lead researcher said it was ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Scientists May Have Spotted the Cause, and Possible Prevention, of Morning Sickness U.S. News & World Report By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Dec. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Sudden nausea and then a quick run to a nearby bathroom: Pregnant women know all too well the misery of morning sickness. Now, British researchers believe ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report As Congo Outbreak Continues, Study Finds Low-Dose Mpox Vaccine Still Offers Protection U.S. News & World Report By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Mpox is making headlines again, as an outbreak of severe disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa has infected thousands of people and killed ... Flag as irrelevant
	AAFP News Task Force Recommends Exercise to Prevent Falls in Older Adults AAFP News Dec. 14, 2023, News Staff —Family physicians are encouraged to comment on drafts of an updated recommendation and evidence review on preventing falls in older people by Jan. 8, 2024. The draft recommends, at a "B" level, offering exercise interventions ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Irregular Sleep Is Tied to a Higher Odds for Dementia U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- People who maintain a mostly regular sleep pattern could have a lower risk of developing dementia than those whose sleeping and waking times vary wildly, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes What To Know About Massachusetts' Hepatitis A Outbreak Affecting Homeless And Illicit Drug Users Forbes Though no deaths have been reported, four of the severe cases led to hospitalization; none of the affected people traveled outside of Massachusetts, and they have no common food, beverage or drug. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Irregular Sleep Patterns May Increase Risk for Dementia Healthline When sleep becomes irregular, the circadian rhythm is negatively affected, which can result in issues with cognitive functioning. Experts say maintaining a consistent sleep schedule can help you sleep better. Along ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Panel recommends counseling for children with obesity starting at 6 years old CBS News BOSTON - Nearly one in five children in the U.S. is obese, putting them at risk for a host of health-related problems, but experts say early intervention could help. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is a panel of experts that makes ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mail US Task Force Takes on Rising BMIs Among Kids WebMD Dec. 13, 2023 – Children with obesity issues should undergo "comprehensive, intensive behavioral interventions," including supervised physical activity sessions for up to a year, a federal task force said. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force – a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Corewell Health limits visitors to pediatric units at 3 Metro Detroit hospitals as respiratory cases rise The Detroit News Corewell Health is limiting visitors to the pediatric units of its hospitals in Royal Oak, Dearborn, and Troy amid rising hospitalizations for respiratory illnesses, officials announced Wednesday morning. The decision comes nearly two weeks after the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Drug Abuse Is Fueling Surge in Heart Infections Among Young Americans U.S. News & World Report By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- While rates of a deadly heart infection are dropping generally across the United States, a new report finds one exception: Young adults. Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com A next-generation inhalable dry powder COVID vaccine Nature.com Current injectable COVID-19 vaccines are unable to induce robust immunity in the mucosal tissues lining the airways. A protein-based vaccine delivered to the lungs in the form of an inhaled dry powder shows promise as a way forward. Flag as irrelevant
	WFAE These songbirds sing for hours a day to keep their vocal muscles in shape WFAE "Why birds sing is relatively well-answered," says Iris Adam, a behavioral neuroscientist at the University of Southern Denmark. The big question for her was this: Why do birds sing so darn much? Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Are Flaxseeds All That? The New York Times Flaxseeds found a brief moment in the spotlight with a recent viral TikTok post which implied that slathering the seeds all over your face can reduce wrinkles as well as Botox injections can. But while their skin-care benefits are dubious at best, they ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pulse NICE sets cholesterol target for secondary CVD prevention for first time Pulse NICE has for the first time set a target for cholesterol levels in secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Under the updated guidance, GPs are advised to keep patients' LDL cholesterol levels at 2.0 mmol per litre or less, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Traverse City Record Eagle Joe Santangelo: Be mindful of your heart during the holidays Traverse City Record Eagle Seek emergency care immediately if you have chest pain; shortness of breath; pain or discomfort that spreads to the shoulder, arm, back, neck or jaw; lightheadedness or sudden dizziness; nausea; fatigue or unusual heartburn or indigestion. These can be ... Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization New evidence on cervical cancer screening and treatment for women living with HIV World Health Organization A strategy of primary HPV DNA testing with a second triage test at a 5-yearly interval for women living with HIV was more effective at reducing cervical cancer cases and deaths than screening with visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) every 3 years. Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV Cluster of hepatitis A cases reported in this state KABC-TV Massachusetts health officials are warning that a hepatitis A outbreak has hit the state, and it resembles a similar outbreak that occurred several years ago. Ten cases have been confirmed since Sept. 1 of this year, with more than half occurring since ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Health experts say obese children should receive at least 26 hours of intensive counseling every year CBS News TEANECK, N.J. -- New guidance from some health experts is taking an aggressive stand on curbing childhood obesity. The recommendations say doctors need to intervene in some cases. CBS New York has been talking with doctors about the crisis. Flag as irrelevant
	Missourinet.com RSV cases on rise in northwestern Missouri Missourinet.com RSV cases are on the rise in northwest Missouri. Dr. Jamie Ball, with Mosaic Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, said there likely would be more cases reported if more patients underwent a swab. And, even then, there are a lot of viruses out there. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Optimizing cervical cancer screening: New study evaluates best approaches for HIV-positive women News-Medical.net These included primary visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA), primary cytology, and primary HPV screening. Both strategies with and without triage were considered, using methods like HPV 16/18 genotyping, colposcopy, cytology, or VIA. Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org Large study presents evidence for the importance of behavioral sciences in policymaking Phys.Org The paper was a large collaboration of over 40 experts, led by Jay Van Bavel of New York University and Robb Willer of Stanford, and was cited thousands of times by governments, researchers, and public figures. Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca 11-year-old seizure free after a first in Canada procedure Globalnews.ca A Canada first procedure to treat paediatric epilepsy has taken place at the Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). 11-year-old Londoner Makayla Douglass was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was only a year old and was suffering ... Flag as irrelevant
	NICE Millions of people with cardiovascular disease could benefit from a new cholesterol treatment target recommendation NICE The guidance recommends that for secondary prevention of CVD clinicians aim to keep patients' low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels at 2.0 mmol per litre or less, or non-HDL cholesterol levels of 2.6 mmol per litre or less. Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK Vitamin D supplements can keep bones strong – but they may also have other benefits to your health The Conversation UK Most of us don't worry about getting vitamin D when the weather's warm and the sun is shining. But as winter approaches, accompanied by overcast days and long nights, you may be wondering if it could be useful to take a vitamin D supplement – and what ... Flag as irrelevant
	Psychiatrist.com Dementia in One Twin Tied to Shorter Lifespan for Both Twins Psychiatrist.com In a new study, twins with dementia had a doubled risk of mortality. · In identical twins, both show similarly reduced lifespans after one is diagnosed with dementia; in fraternal twins, an unaffected sibling still faces a slightly shorter life expectancy. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Smartwatches Are Spotting Hidden Heart Trouble in Kids U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Connor Heinz started experiencing periods of a racing heartbeat at age 12, but doctors were having a hard time pinning down the problem. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV New Asthma Treatment Offers Hope With Reduced Steroid Dependence NDTV A new monoclonal antibody treatment, benralizumab, offers hope for the millions living with severe asthma. This targeted therapy could significantly reduce the need for high-dose steroid treatments, which carry significant health risks. Flag as irrelevant
	UCLA Health Connect Getting COVID-19 and flu vaccines at same time is safe UCLA Health Connect Yes, that is correct. The updated vaccine, which protects against the newer variants of the virus, is a stand-alone shot. A single dose offers protection, regardless of previous vaccination status. It is expected that COVID prevention will follow the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Does Vitamin C really cure your common cold? Do oranges work better than pills? The Indian Express Vitamin C, scientifically known as ascorbic acid, plays a crucial role in the body's immunity function. It serves as an antioxidant, scavenging free radicals that could otherwise damage cells and impair immune response. Additionally, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Quick Telecast Seven steps for a happy and healthy holiday season Washington State Department of Health For immediate release: December 13, 2023 (23-161). Contact: DOH Communications. OLYMPIA –The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) wishes everyone a happy holiday season. Embrace the spirit and enjoy this special time of year by following these ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Heart Association Keeping cultural traditions heart-healthy can make all spirits bright this holiday season American Heart Association Erick Romero enjoys celebrating the winter holidays, but not in the same way he did years ago. Romero needed open-heart surgery to repair a faulty valve a few years after emigrating from his native Venezuela to Rhode Island. Flag as irrelevant
	University of Utah Health Care Understanding the Risks of Teen Marijuana Use University of Utah Health Care Learn more about its association with serious health issues like temporary psychosis and the increased risk of developing disorders like schizophrenia and cannabis hyperemesis syndrome. Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca COVID-19 cases on the rise in Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Globalnews.ca Kingston Health Sciences Centre said it is seeing an average of 15 to 20 people at Kingston General Hospital with COVID-19. "COVID rates are high and they continue to remain high," said Dr. Gerald Evans, an infectious disease expert with KHSC. Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health Why Take Vitamin D and Magnesium Together? Verywell Health Dietary supplements might seem harmless, but it's important to speak with your healthcare provider before taking them, especially if you have health conditions or are taking medications. Supplements can interact with your medications and impact your health ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com CDC Issues Warning After 3 People Die from a Tick-Borne Disease Known as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever PEOPLE.com They were diagnosed in late July and suffered from symptoms two weeks after departing Tecate, the CDC said, adding that one was an adult and four were pediatric patients under 18. Children under the age of 10 are five times more likely to die from RMSF ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV Edmonton Kingston General Hospital 'bursting at the seams' with COVID-19 and respiratory illness patients CTV Edmonton The Kingston General Hospital says a surge of emergency department inpatients, including a day that had a near record 580 admissions, has the hospital struggling to keep up as the respiratory virus season peaks across the province. Flag as irrelevant
	WGCU News These songbirds sing for hours a day to keep their vocal muscles in shape WGCU News Not all birds sing, but those that do — some several thousand species — do it a lot. All over the world, as soon as light filters over the horizon, songbirds launch their serenades. They sing to defend their territory and croon to impress potential ... Flag as irrelevant
	Neuroscience News Tracking Brain's "Wave of Death": New Insights into Neural End-of-Life Neuroscience News Their study reveals that during anoxia, or oxygen deprivation, the brain undergoes a series of changes, including a massive release of glutamate and a surge in gamma and beta waves, potentially linked to near-death experiences. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthCentral.com How to Achieve Remission With Crohn's Disease HealthCentral.com Living with Crohn's disease isn't easy, with uncomfortable symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss occurring all too frequently. There's no real cure for this inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) but there are ways you can meaningfully ... Flag as irrelevant
	UCLA Health Connect Is it safe to pause taking Ozempic to indulge in holiday festivities? Some are considering it UCLA Health Connect 'The focus during the holidays should be to make healthy, mindful, portion-conscious food choices,' says UCLA Health clinical nutrition expert Dr. Mopelola Adeyemo. Flag as irrelevant
	Axios What Utahns should know about the mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs Axios The latest: As of Monday, Utah has not had any confirmed cases of the disease — which has been likened to kennel cough — Amanda Price, assistant state veterinarian for the department, tells Axios. Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Continued Progress in the Development of Safe and Effective RSV Immunizations nejm.org Before 2023, there were no immunizing tools to protect older adults and all infants from illness and death due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). In 2023, two RSV vaccines for older adults, one of which is also approved for use in pregnant persons, ... Flag as irrelevant
	nebraskamed.com When to get your child tested for Type 1 diabetes nebraskamed.com Published December 8, 2023. Mother and young son talking to provider in doctor's office. Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the body stops producing insulin. Although there are similarities between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHK WORLD Japan confirms first death from mpox NHK WORLD The ministry says the man was a resident of Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo. It says he was also infected with the HIV virus and immunocompromised. Mpox is a viral infection that causes symptoms such as ... Flag as irrelevant

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