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	health Daily update ⋅ December 5, 2023
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	ABC News Woman says Ozempic helped her stop drinking: Here's what the research says about how it may work ABC News Nearly one year ago, Christie Martin, a mom and realtor in Las Vegas, said she started taking Ozempic to help her lose weight. Martin, 58, told "Good Morning America" that within a matter of months of taking the medication, she had lost over 30 pounds. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Migraine Medication Could Be More Effective Than Ibuprofen for Treatment of Attacks Pharmacy Times Some migraine medications, including triptans, ergots, and anti-emetics, could be 2 to 5 times more effective than ibuprofen for the treatment of migraine attacks, according to results of a study published in Neurology. The study included data from ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN What's your Brain Care Score? The answer may indicate your dementia risk CNN The physical components included blood pressure, cholesterol, hemoglobin A1c and body mass index, while lifestyle factors included nutrition, alcohol consumption, aerobic activities, sleep and smoking. Social-emotional aspects referred to relationships, ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Veterinary Medical Association Making sense of the mystery illness found across the US American Veterinary Medical Association Cases of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) are being reported in multiple states. Changes in recent years in how dogs have been cared for and managed may be contributing factors. The Oregon ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Race, comorbidities impact mortality risk with severe hypercholesterolemia Healio Higher LDL level is tied to increased mortality risk, yet one in four patients with severe hypercholesterolemia is not prescribed statin therapy. Multiple factors influence mortality risk in this cohort. Electronic records data show race, sex, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Immediate Body Contact With Parents Helps Preemie Newborns Thrive U.S. News & World Report By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Having mom or dad hold their preemie baby against their own skin immediately after birth appears to help the infants in their development months later, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American What's Causing Mysterious Respiratory Illness in Dogs? Scientific American But whereas kennel cough usually clears up, the recent infections have resulted in pneumonia and even death. One research team has pinpointed a bacterium with an odd genome as a potential source. "In some of ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report One Food Could Boost Health of Colon Cancer Survivors U.S. News & World Report And colon cancer patients who added a cup of navy beans to their regular meals saw positive changes in their gut microbiome, the collection of microbes that live inside the digestive tract. These changes have ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Wasabi, beloved on sushi, linked to "really substantial" boost in memory, Japanese study finds CBS News Tokyo — A study conducted in Japan suggests there's more to sushi than just a healthy dose of fish and seaweed. Researchers at Tohoku University found that wasabi, that spicy green condiment traditionally dabbed on the raw fish dish, improves both ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Certain Personality Traits May Lower the Risk of Developing Dementia Pharmacy Times Additionally, people with higher neuroticism and negative affect scores had a higher risk of dementia diagnosis, although there was no observable link between these personality traits and brain neuropathology associated with dementia. "This was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress The rising health crisis of congenital syphilis: What physicians can do Medical Xpress "We have seen many mothers delivering with perinatal syphilis who did not get syphilis treatment during their pregnancies," said Deepika Sankaran, assistant professor of clinical pediatrics and first author on the paper. "Many were not diagnosed during ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Excess deaths soared in US prisons during first year of COVID-19 CIDRAP Overall, total mortality increased 77% in 2020 relative to 2019, the authors said. Though the Bureau of Justice Statistics reported 2,490 deaths attributable to COVID-19 (suspected or confirmed as a cause of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Vaginal ring for HIV prevention authorized in 11 African countries Healio The dapivirine vaginal ring, a long-acting form of HIV prevention, has been licensed for use in 11 sub-Saharan African nations, according to an international nonprofit organization. The flexible silicone ring, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanford Medical Center Report Brain implants revive cognitive abilities long after traumatic brain injury Stanford Medical Center Report A new technique using deep brain stimulation tailored to each patient exceeded researchers' expectations in treating the cognitive impairments from moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. December 4, 2023 - By Nina Bai, Mandy Erickson. Gina Arata. Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Brain implants helped 5 People toward recovery after traumatic injuries The Seattle Times A study published Monday has offered them a glimpse of hope. Five people with moderate to severe brain injuries had electrodes implanted in their heads. As the electrodes stimulated their brains, their performance on cognitive tests improved. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Head Injury Left Her Memory-Impaired. A New Brain Implant Has Brought Memory Back U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Gina Arata had a bright future, wrapping up college and preparing for law school, when a 2001 car wreck left her with lasting brain damage. Flag as irrelevant
	Cornell Chronicle Under-the-skin implant could treat Type I diabetes Cornell Chronicle A collaboration between researchers from Cornell and University of Alberta, Edmonton, has created a new technique to treat Type 1 diabetes: implanting a device inside a pocket under the skin that can secrete insulin while avoiding the immunosuppression ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chattanooga Times Free Press What Chattanooga dog parents should know about mystery respiratory illness spreading across US Chattanooga Times Free Press As many families prepare to board their pets during their holiday travels, a mystery canine respiratory illness that's highly contagious and resistant to antibiotics has been reported in multiple states, including Georgia. "We still don't know what ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times COVID, Flu Rates Rising Nationwide, But RSV May Have Peaked WebMD Dec. 4, 2023 – COVID-19 appears to be heading for a holiday season increase across most of the country. More people are testing positive, visiting emergency rooms for treatment, and being admitted to the hospital with severe symptoms. Flag as irrelevant
	WEAU Mystery respiratory illness sickening dogs is concerning local veterinarians WEAU Since the summer, an ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Brown Daily Herald Study reveals dementia patients may benefit from listening to personalized music The Brown Daily Herald Music takes a myriad of forms, from lullabies to national anthems, each with a unique purpose. Researchers at the School of Public Health have discovered that listening to personalized music can temporarily decrease verbally agitated behaviors and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters France puts country on 'high' alert for bird flu Reuters PARIS, Dec 5 (Reuters) - France raised the risk level of bird flu to 'high' from 'moderate' on Tuesday after the detection of new cases of the disease, forcing poultry farms to keep birds indoors to stem the spread of the highly contagious virus. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Does immediate parent-infant skin-to-skin contact improve interaction in very preterm babies at 4 months? News-Medical.net In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated the effect of initial skin-to-skin contact (SSC) at delivery on the quality of mother-infant interactions at four months of corrected age in extremely preterm infants. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Who can and cannot get weight-loss drugs NPR Drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro are nearly everywhere in popular culture, but many patients struggling with obesity are still finding them hard to get. On today's show, what's slowing access to these drugs despite their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Statins Help Cut Cardiovascular Risks but Only 35% of Eligible Adults Use Them Healthline Statins are medications that reduce cholesterol production in the liver and help the body more effectively remove cholesterol from the blood. They can also help reduce the inflammation that contributes to clogged arteries. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical University of South Carolina From better diagnosis and treatments to prevention, the state of Alzheimer's and other dementias Medical University of South Carolina But biomarker tests play an important part in dementia research, helping scientists spot early brain changes and look at the role of risk factors, among other things. Carroll talked about the South Carolina ADRC's focus in this area. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Mood may affect flu shot protection, evidence suggests Becker's Hospital Review Genetics is thought to play a significant role in a person's immune response to vaccines, though research shows a number of other factors including gut health, exercise, and stress levels are controllables that might improve chances of a strong immune ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Heart Association Heart abnormalities in older Hispanic women linked to high blood pressure during pregnancy American Heart Association The findings could have significant health implications for women who develop hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as gestational hypertension, preeclampsia and eclampsia, researchers said. Previous studies have associated such pregnancy complications ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bakersfield Now Despite vaccination push, hesitancy still high for jabs Bakersfield Now BAKERSFIELD, Calif. --- (KBAK/FOX58) A big push for vaccinations against COVID, Flu and RSV is being met with some resistance by those recommended to take the vaccine. Only one in five adults have received the updated COVID vaccine, with more than 30% ... Flag as irrelevant
	MIT Technology Review I received the new gene-editing drug for sickle cell disease. It changed my life. MIT Technology Review On a picturesque fall day a few years ago, I opened the mailbox and took out an envelope as thick as a Bible that would change my life. The package was from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and it contained a consent form to participate in a clinical trial for a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Experts call for fewer antidepressants to be prescribed in UK The Guardian Published in the British Medical Journal on Tuesday, the letter says: "Rising antidepressant prescribing is not associated with an improvement in mental health outcomes at the population level, which, according to some measures, have worsened as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Margolis Center for Health Policy Advancing Hepatitis C Elimination: Implementation Strategy for the Proposed National Program Margolis Center for Health Policy Millions of Americans suffer from chronic hepatitis C, which remains the leading cause of liver cancer and liver transplantation, despite the availability of diagnostic tests and curative therapies. The Biden Administration has proposed a national ... Flag as irrelevant
	Benitolink: San Benito County News Avian flu detected in San Benito County Benitolink: San Benito County News Information provided provided by County of San Benito. Lea este articulo en español aquí. Positive cases of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1), also known as the Bird Flu, have been detected in poultry flocks in various counties, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express China pneumonia: Is drug-resistant bacteria causing severe disease? The Indian Express While China has not provided information on the cluster of pneumonia cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has quoted its health agency as attributing the increase to common respiratory pathogens such as Sars-CoV-2, RSV, influenza and mycoplasma ... Flag as irrelevant
	Windsor Star World AIDS Day vigil and flag raising in Windsor honours those lost Windsor Star Community members saluted World AIDS Day with ceremonies held in downtown Windsor Friday, honouring people living with HIV, as well as those lost over decades. The day began with a flag raising at city hall, and was followed by a community reception ... Flag as irrelevant
	UW Medicine Newsroom Variation in sleep duration linked to cognitive decline UW Medicine Newsroom Make sure that good sleep is your routine — and not just on weekends or vacations, the study's lead author suggests. December 4, 2023. Media Contact: Brian Donohue - 206-543-7856, bdonohue@uw.edu ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Everything you need to know about H1N2 "swine flu" Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance When these do occur, it is usually in people who have had direct contact with infected pigs, such as farm workers. Human infections with swine influenza viruses do occur sporadically, and since 2005, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mirage News UNAIDS calls for accelerated political and financial support for communities to lead in the response to HIV ReliefWeb This was the important message UNAIDS brought today to the opening of the 22nd International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA), which is being held in Harare, Zimbabwe from 4-9 December. Flag as irrelevant
	British Heart Foundation Can low-salt diets really cut blood pressure in just one week? British Heart Foundation Deepak Gupta, MD, MSCI, Associate Professor of Medicine at VUMC and co-principal investigator, said: "In the study, middle age to elderly participants reduced their salt intake by about one teaspoon a day compared with their usual diet. Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times Efforts stepped up in China to cope with spike in children's respiratory illness The Straits Times All grassroots medical institutions should be open to child patients and are barred from turning them away, the National Health Commission said in a circular released on its official website. "Community healthcare centres in cities seeing ... Flag as irrelevant
	VUMC Reporter New study uses genetic data to support use of thiazide diuretics for kidney stone prevention VUMC Reporter by Danny Bonvissuto. A new Vanderbilt University Medical Center genetic association study of more than 1 million adults supports the use of thiazide diuretics for kidney stone prevention. Kidney stones affect nearly 10% of the global population. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Black Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer May Be Less Likely to Receive Treatment The ASCO Post The new findings have revealed concerning racial disparities in the utilization of hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer. Background. Androgens such as testosterone can stimulate the growth and progression of prostate cancer cells. Novel hormone therapy ... Flag as irrelevant
	Weill Cornell Medicine Newsroom Immune Protein May Induce Dementia Unrelated to High Blood Pressure Weill Cornell Medicine Newsroom Immune cells producing IL-17 (green) within a sample of the dura membrane that surrounds the brain. IL-17 may promote dementia in those with high blood pressure. Endothelial cells that line blood vessels are tagged magenta. Credit: Iadecola Lab. Flag as irrelevant
	The Herald UNFPA adds voice to call to end AIDS and new HIV infections at one of the largest international conferences ReliefWeb HARARE, Zimbabwe, 4 December 2023 – The 22nd International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (ICASA) opened with a resounding call from key development partners – including UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Feel the chill: Cold water bath benefits to consider this winter Times of India Showers, whether hot or cold, may offer distinct advantages. While a hot shower may strengthen cardiovascular health and enhance sleep, a cold shower may assist lessen pain, swelling, and inflammation. Here are some possible advantages of taking a cold ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vanguard Work with HIV response calls for a table that's honest and equal Episcopal News Service [World Council of Churches] As she spoke on Dec. 1 during a World AIDS Day event hosted by the World Health Organization and UNAIDS (the Joint United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS), Gracia Violeta Ross, program executive for World Council of Churches ... Flag as irrelevant
	Independent Uganda records significant reduction in new HIV infections among newborns ReliefWeb As part of the drive to reduce the number of babies born with HIV, Uganda has a robust prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) programme. It involves following up women of reproductive age ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN A new immunization hinted at an end to bad RSV seasons. But an ongoing shortage means babies are still getting sick CNN But Kate's pediatrician didn't have any doses of the new immunization, Beyfortus, which was initially recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for all babies younger than 8 months who were entering their first RSV season. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Study: Vegan Diet Has Positive Effect in Just 8 Weeks WebMD Dec. 4, 2023 -- People who ate a vegan diet improved their health after just eight weeks compared to a control group that ate meat during that period, a study published in JAMA Network Open shows. Researchers from Stanford Medicine divided 22 sets of ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Do You Overindulge During the Holidays? Poll Finds You're Not Alone U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Holiday festivities bring joy to many, but they also give rise to quite a few unhealthy habits, a new survey has found. Flag as irrelevant

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