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	health Daily update ⋅ December 15, 2023
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	NPR The US is unprepared for the growing threat of mosquito- and tick-borne viruses NPR In the 1970's and '80's, Aedes albopictus mosquitoes came to the U.S. through the used tire trade. These stowaway insects, also known as Asian tiger mosquitoes, can carry viruses like dengue, Zika and chikungunya. They quickly adapted to city life in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Map shows where mysterious dog respiratory illness has spread in US CBS News Over the last year, there's been a rise in the number of dogs getting infected with what vets have named Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, or aCIRDC. Not much is known about the origin ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Scientists may have pinpointed morning sickness cause, sparking hope for potential cures CBS News Researchers from the University of Southern California and University of Cambridge found the hormone GDF15 is produced in the placenta and a mother's sensitivity to it determines how severe sickness will be, in research published Wednesday in Nature. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN CDC sounds alarm about low vaccination rates amid rising respiratory virus activity CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is an "urgent need" to boost vaccination coverage amid increasing levels of respiratory disease. "Low vaccination rates, coupled with ongoing increases in national and international ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Low-Dose Intradermal Mpox Vaccine on Par With Subcutaneous Dosing MedPage Today Mpox vaccination with a two-shot, low-dose intradermal approach produced similar antibody titers levels compared with the standard subcutaneous dosing regimen, an observational study showed. Two 0.1-mL intradermal doses of the modified vaccinia ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Millions of Americans Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, CDC Survey Says Healthline Health officials suggest that long COVID may be a possible explanation for the recent surge in chronic fatigue cases. To manage chronic fatigue, experts recommend exercising, adopting healthy sleeping habits, and prioritizing their mental health ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Spinal Cord Stimulation Eases Pain, Boosts Function for People With Prosthetic Legs U.S. News & World Report By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Dec. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- People who've lost a leg due to injury or disease are often plagued by what's known as phantom limb pain -- discomfort arising in the area, despite the absence ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Are You Tired All the Time? You May Have This Sleep Disorder Healthline Extreme daytime tiredness and long hours of sleep are indicators of a rare sleep disorder. · New research indicates the disorder, known as idiopathic hypersomnia, may be more common than prior estimates indicated. Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com What Is JN.1? New COVID Variant May Become Dominant For Holiday Season in the US Health.com A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report shows that a new Omicron variant, JN.1, is on the rise.1; JN.1 appears to be very symptomatically similar to another Omicron strain—BA.2.86. Experts recommend people stay up-to-date on their ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Those Who Fear Serious Illness More Likely to Die Sooner: Study U.S. News & World Report By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Having severe hypochondria can prompt hours of needless worrying, but in an ironic twist new research now shows it could also shorten your life. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report What to Know About the New COVID-19 Variant JN.1 U.S. News & World Report The August variant Cohen referred to is BA.2.86, also known as "pirola." When the strain emerged, organizations like the CDC and the World Health Organization were warning that its high number of mutations made it one to watch. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Binge drinking, genetic predisposition linked to sixfold higher risk for cirrhosis Healio Key takeaways: Those with greater daily consumption had an increased risk for both alcohol-related cirrhosis and alcoholic hepatitis. The risk for developing cirrhosis "increased monotonically" with polygenic risk score. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Companies to provide 230000 more infant RSV vaccine doses in January CIDRAP Makers of a new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for infants confirmed that they will make available an additional 230,000 doses for infants in January, the White House said today, following meeting yesterday with representatives from Sanofi, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes What We Know About The Male Birth Control Pill YCT-529 Tested By Researchers Forbes Researchers began testing a first-of-its-kind non-hormonal male birth control pill this week, a promising step for male contraceptive care as previous hormonal methods faced challenges like too many side effects and issues reducing sperm production. Flag as irrelevant
	Science Magazine Obesity meets its match Science Magazine The trials were the first to show in large numbers that GLP-1 drugs produced meaningful health benefits beyond weight loss itself. Meanwhile, a trial examining whether semaglutide delays kidney disease progression in diabetes patients showed such positive ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline How Do You Set Weight Loss Goals? Healthline And multiple research studies show that setting goals for weight loss helps you succeed in losing weight. Research also shows people motivated by health and fitness over appearance were more likely to keep up with weight loss efforts over ... Flag as irrelevant
	Alzforum Sought FUS, Found TAF—A New Fibril in Frontotemporal Dementia Alzforum Cryo-EM reveals TAF15 filaments in frontal and motor cortices of four people with FTLD. The fibril core comprises 13 β-sheet strands. Scientists spotted FUS in protein inclusions, but no FUS fibrils ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Drug companies to make 230000 additional RSV shot doses available early next year The Hill Drug manufacturers will make available 230,000 additional doses of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) shot for infants by mid-January for this RSV season, amid a nationwide shortage that's left parents and pediatricians scrambling. Flag as irrelevant
	KARE11.com Experts are seeing a rise in influenza, RSV and COVID KARE11.com MINNEAPOLIS — The latest statewide report on viral respiratory illnesses from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) indicates that the slow start to influenza, RSV and COVID seasons are beginning to pick up just as the holidays get underway. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News UPMC implementing mask policy amid uptick in respiratory viruses CBS News To protect the health and safety of our employees, patients and visitors, beginning Dec. 20, everyone in our health care facilities will wear effective masks which reduce transmission of respiratory viruses in health care settings. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Dementia-Sleep Link Has a New Twist MedPage Today Sleep regularity in midlife and at older ages may be a novel dementia risk factor, data from 88,000 people in Great Britain suggested. Day-to-day consistency in sleep-wake patterns showed a U-shaped association with incident dementia, according to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Why we must act quickly and decisively to end the overdose epidemic American Medical Association With more than 100,000 lives lost annually and millions without access to affordable, available treatment for substance use disorder, our nation must heighten the fight against an epidemic that darkens our future: drug-related overdoses and deaths. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Doctors' warning after man tears hole in throat trying to stop sneeze BBC News Scans revealed he had suffered a 2mm tear in his windpipe. University of Dundee medics said if both mouth and nose are closed during a sneeze, the pressure in the upper airways can increase ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Researchers find possible cause of morning sickness: What this means for pregnant women ABC News In the United States, hyperemesis gravidarum is the leading cause of hospitalization in early pregnancy and the second most common cause of pregnancy hospitalization overall, according to data published by the National Institutes of Health. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk West Africa grapples with a wave of diphtheria as vaccine coverage slips Telegraph.co.uk West Africa is battling what is thought to be its worst diphtheria outbreak ever recorded – a result of low child vaccination rates which have allowed the deadly infection to tear through the region. Historically low vaccine coverage ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Use of Plan B "morning after" pills doubles, teen sex rates decline in CDC survey CBS News The share of American women who say they have ever used emergency contraception after having sex has more than doubled since the so-called "morning after" or Plan B brand pills were approved to be sold without a prescription, the Centers for Disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cureus The Latest Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia Cureus It is characterized by a progressive decline in the cognitive function of an individual across multiple cognitive domains, consequently impairing functional abilities. The term dementia has been replaced by major neurocognitive disorder (MND) in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New dry powder aerosol COVID-19 vaccine shows promise against multiple virus strains News-Medical.net The ongoing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), one of the most devastating pandemics in recent times. It has resulted in widespread ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Get vaccinated so illness doesn't ruin your holiday plans: top Manitoba health officials CBC.ca Two people sit in front of microphones with Manitoba flags behind them. Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial public health officer, and Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara urged Manitobans to get their shots during a news ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Times Gut bugs team up to fight disease by eating invading bacteria's lunch Financial Times Teams of bacteria in the gut help fight disease by eating the food that invading pathogens need to thrive, according to research that underscores the health benefits of fostering humans' rich digestive ecology. Intestinal bugs' wide- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Immunotherapies for Alzheimer's disease Science Three monoclonal antibodies—aducanumab, lecanemab, and donanemab— that target amyloid-β (Aβ) deposits in the brain slow cognitive and functional decline in early Alzheimer's disease (AD) (1–3). The data fr om the phase 3 clinical trials in mildly ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Another reason to get your flu shot this season: new research suggests 'long flu' could have lasting impacts CTV News As flu season sweeps across Canada and new research suggests the disease could come with a more long-term burden for some, health officials and experts are reminding the public of the importance of getting your shot. It's been nearly three weeks since ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian 'A mega-mechanism for bonding': why singing together does us good The Guardian For the Columbia Road carol service in Bethnal Green, east London, the power of TikTok proved too much. After footage of December's first singalong went viral, thousands turned up to ding dong merrily, forcing organisers to scrap the events over fears ... Flag as irrelevant
	Neuroscience News How Daydreams Shape Our Brain's Visual Response Neuroscience News Summary: Researchers made a breakthrough in understanding how daydreaming affects the brain. By studying mice, they discovered that neurons in the visual cortex fire in patterns similar to when viewing actual images, indicating daydream-like activity. Flag as irrelevant
	The New Yorker The Year of Ozempic The New Yorker A century ago, August Krogh, a Danish physiologist who had just won the Nobel Prize, embarked on a U.S. lecture tour. Krogh studied the intricate network of blood vessels that nourish our muscles, but he was increasingly interested in diabetes—a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian 'Long flu': study finds flu patients at higher risk of longer-term illness The Guardian People who have been hospitalised with flu are at an increased risk of longer-term health problems, similar to those with long Covid, data suggests. While the symptoms associated with such "long flu" appear to be more focused on the lungs than ongoing ... Flag as irrelevant
	90.5 WESA UPMC will require masks at all facilities starting Dec. 20 90.5 WESA The Pittsburgh-based healthcare provider released a statement saying that they've seen an increase in respiratory viruses, including COVID, flu and RSV. "To protect the health and safety of our employees, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health Understanding the Adult ADHD Diagnostic Process Verywell Health Who Can Diagnose Adult ADHD? A mental health care professional or healthcare provider can help determine whether or not your symptoms fit the diagnostic criteria for ADHD diagnosis. If you're not sure where ... Flag as irrelevant
	AARP 8 Signs that You Are Aging Well in Your 50s AARP Being healthy is important no matter what your age. But after 50, it's normal to start thinking more about what you can do to live a long, healthy and fulfilling life. While genetics play a role, research shows your habits, behaviors and attitude can ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes PREPARED REMARKS: Chairman Sanders Leads HELP Committee Hearing on Diabetes Epidemic and Obesity ... Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Sanders' opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below and can be watched here: The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will come to order. In America today we have a diabetes epidemic that is having a huge impact on our ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTVC Tennessee among 8 states showing 'high' rate of flu-like illness WTVC WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports as of December 8 tracking data, Tennessee is among a 8 states reporting 'high' or 'very high' reported flu-like illnesses. The weekly Flu View index examines data from ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Moms & Their Babies Often Share Birth Month - But Why? U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Women are more likely to have children in the same month as their own birth, and now researchers think they might know why. Births within immediate families ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Moderna's RSV vaccine for older adults 84% effective and safe, clinical trial shows CIDRAP Today, researchers from Moderna and around the globe report positive phase 2/3 results for its experimental respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for people 60 years and older, with an efficacy of 83.7% and a good safety profile. Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Manitoba health minister urges vaccination as respiratory viruses hit health-care system Globalnews.ca "Flu is on the rise," Uzoma Asagwara said at a press conference. "It seems to be hitting the system earlier this year than in prior years." The caution was made amidst calls ... Flag as irrelevant
	ReliefWeb A 30-fold rise of measles cases in 2023 in the WHO European Region warrants urgent action [EN/RU] ReliefWeb Urgent vaccination efforts are needed to halt transmission and prevent further spread. It is vital that all countries are prepared to rapidly detect and timely respond to measles outbreaks, which could endanger progress towards measles elimination.". Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health 3.3 Million People Are Living With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, CDC Report Says Verywell Health Any person can develop ME/CFS, but the condition is more likely to affect women, older adults (ages 60–69), White and Black Americans, and people living in rural areas with lower incomes. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News USPSTF reviews weight loss interventions for children and teens Medical Economics USPSTF outlined the calculations for BMI, derived by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters. The parameters for determining "overweight" and "obesity" for youths were calculated from U.S. population data ... Flag as irrelevant
	Samaritan Health Services Be Proactive When It Comes to Menopause Symptoms Samaritan Health Services Vasomotor symptoms – hot flashes and night sweats. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause – genital symptoms such as dryness, burning and irritation; sexual symptoms such as lack of lubrication, discomfort or pain; and urinary symptoms ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net IFNγ identified as crucial for reducing pulmonary viral loads in COVID-19, new research shows News-Medical.net In a cohort study published in Nature Communications, researchers from the United States of America investigated the role of type-2 interferon (IFNγ) in antiviral immunity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in murine ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Research shows more people die from heart attacks during the winter holidays News-Medical.net A number of scientific studies confirm this deadly phenomenon. A study published in Circulation, the flagship journal of the American Heart Association, reported that more cardiac deaths occur in the U.S. on December 25 than ... Flag as irrelevant

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