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	health Daily update ⋅ January 26, 2024
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	Fred Hutch News Service When to do what to reduce your risk of cancer Fred Hutch News Service Several national organizations produce cancer screening recommendations and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center's researchers often serve on their screening committees. We've cited guidelines from the American Cancer Society, or ACS, and the U.S. Preventive ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Why do some people feel tired all the time? BBC News Tiredness is different from sleepiness, which is "more a propensity to fall asleep", explains Adam. "The two are interrelated, of course, but fatigue is much more multidimensional," she says. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Feed a Cold and a Fever, Experts Say U.S. News & World Report People fighting off a seasonal respiratory virus need adequate nutrition, regardless of their symptoms, according to advice from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Fever is just one of the many defense mechanisms ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico We've forgotten pandemic prep Politico Health care workers tend to a Covid-19 patient in a Covid-19 holding. Covid's horrors prompted leaders to pledge better pandemic preparation. | ARIANA DREHSLER/AFP via Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV New long COVID study uncovers high inflammation in patients as Senate calls for more research KABC-TV The video is from a previous report. Long COVID is a syndrome, or collection of symptoms, that continue or develop after an acute COVID-19 infection and can last weeks, months or years. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Syphilis cases up 244% in Minnesota in last decade, health department says CBS News Syphilis is usually spread through sexual contact. Congenital syphilis occurs when someone passes their infection on to their fetus during pregnancy, which can cause severe complications such as miscarriages, stillbirths, premature birth and brain or nerve ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAL Baltimore Here is how to tell when a migraine attack is coming WBAL Baltimore The differences point to the importance of your circadian rhythm — which regulates your cycles of sleep and wakefulness — in how headaches manifest. The findings may inform the treatment and prevention of migraine attacks. Migraine prevention. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Study suggests fungal disease blastomycosis may be more widespread than thought CIDRAP A rare but potentially fatal fungal disease may be endemic in a wider area than previously thought, according to a paper yesterday in Emerging Infectious Diseases. The disease, blastomycosis, is caused by the environmental fungus Blastomyces, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here's what you need to know NPR A new, fast-spreading variant of COVID-19 is sweeping across the nation, making it the most widely circulating iteration of the virus in the U.S. and around the world, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times A Growing Number of Studies Are Evaluating the Burden of Migraine Headaches Pharmacy Times Fred Cohen, MD, a headache specialist and assistant professor of medicine and neurology with Mount Sinai in New York, educates Pharmacy Times about migraine headaches, and the main differences between headaches and migraine. Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News GWAS/TWAS Tool Shifts Analysis from Association to Causation Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Scientists at the University of Chicago have developed a new statistical tool that uses a combination of data from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and gene expression predictions to more accurately identify disease causing genes and variants. Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Harvard nutritionist says these are the 4 best changes you can make to your diet for a healthy brain CNBC "The food we eat, as it gets digested, interacts with the trillions of microbes in the gut microbiome, and gets broken down into different substances, which then subsequently over time impact our mental wellbeing. Some of the foods that are less healthy, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters COVID and beyond: labs unite to boost genomic surveillance globally Reuters CAMBRIDGE, England, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Two laboratories in Britain and South Africa, which were at the forefront of tracking new coronavirus variants during the pandemic, have teamed up to keep the focus on genomic surveillance globally as the COVID ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian 'I nearly called an ambulance during my period': UK women tell of misery of endometriosis The Guardian Here, three women in the UK share their path to diagnosis and treatment. 'You have the psychological impact of pain your whole life'. Sophie, 36, public arts sector worker in London. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Study links COVID-19 infections in pregnant women to respiratory health issues in babies The Hill While studies have shown contracting COVID during pregnancy has been associated with adverse outcomes for both mothers and newborn babies, the authors of the study found there is growing concern for longer-term consequences for babies after they are born. Flag as irrelevant
	WWNO Opioid overdoses are on the rise. A Louisiana medical student believes Narcan training can help WWNO Sedera Montgomery demonstrates how to use Narcan to stop a fatal overdose to medical students at the UQ-Ochsner Clinical School in New Orleans on January 11, 2024. School is ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Health officials remain vigilant as northern Ontario sees highest rates of Invasive Group A strep in Ontario CBC.ca Public health units in northwestern Ontario are keeping a close eye on the spread of bacterial infections, including Invasive Group A strep. Cases of this infection are hitting record levels across Ontario, with many northern Ontario health units ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net NHS health checks linked to reduced risk of heart, brain, kidney, and liver diseases News-Medical.net The NHS medical evaluation is a preventative initiative that began in 2009 to assess cardiovascular disease risk and aid primary prevention. It detects those who are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, or renal disease. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report COVID and Beyond: Labs Unite to Boost Genomic Surveillance Globally U.S. News & World Report By Jennifer Rigby. CAMBRIDGE, England (Reuters) - Two laboratories in Britain and South Africa, which were at the forefront of tracking new coronavirus variants during the pandemic, have teamed up to keep the focus on genomic surveillance globally as ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca World's 1st routine malaria vaccine program could save lives CBC.ca In countries where malaria is widespread, children will soon be getting routine vaccines (regular vaccines recommended based on age and vulnerability). Cameroon is the first country to start routine vaccinations for children. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Sheffield Children's Hospital appoints sepsis nurse after boy's death BBC News Sheffield Children's Hospital has appointed its first lead sepsis nurse after the death of a 16-month-old boy who was misdiagnosed with chicken pox. James Philliskirk, who had attended the hospital, died from sepsis in May 2022, and a jury inquest ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical News Today Alzheimer's may begin with unusual vision problems, study finds Medical News Today Alzheimer's disease affects the brain and may also have an impact on the eyes. A new study reported about 94% of people with a rare vision condition also had Alzheimer's pathology. Scientists urged the need for more clinical awareness of the condition, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Measles cases have exploded in Europe as vaccinations decline. What to know Globalnews.ca "Vaccination is the only way to protect children from this potentially dangerous disease. Urgent vaccination efforts are needed to halt transmission and prevent further spread," Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, said in a statement. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Region's health officials say invasive Group A strep infections on the rise locally CBC.ca There's an increase in the number of invasive Group A strep infections in Waterloo region this winter, medical officer of health Dr. Hsui-Li Wang says. She says the number of cases in 2023, for instance, was double the number of cases health officials ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCRA Sacramento Consumer Reports: How to manage the flu, COVID-19 or RSV for kids this season KCRA Sacramento Winter is here, and as any parent knows it's also "sick kid season." Health care facilities are already being overwhelmed by sick kids, especially those with RSV, which causes cold-like symptoms and sometimes serious respiratory problems, especially in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca BC authorities report 4th flu-related death of child under 10 CBC.ca B.C. Centre for Disease Control warns influenza activity remains at 'elevated levels' in province. The Canadian Press · Posted: Jan 25, 2024 9:22 PM PST | Last Updated: in 7 hours. A sign pointing left reads 'BC Children's Emergency', with a sign above ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline How to Reduce Your Risk of Gaining Weight After Stopping Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Healthline GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro (which have been approved for treating type 2 diabetes but are sometimes used off-label for weight loss), as well as Wegovy and Zepbound (which have been approved to treat overweight and obesity), have soared in ... Flag as irrelevant
	WUNC Congenital syphilis cases reach highest number in decades Minnesota Department of Health Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that can have very serious complications when left untreated, but it is simple to cure with the right treatment. Congenital syphilis occurs when a pregnant person passes their syphilis infection on to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Vaccine reduces all kinds of deaths among children — not just malaria deaths WNIJ and WNIU The Central African nation of Cameroon kicked off the world's first routine childhood vaccine program for malaria this week. Copyright 2024 NPR · Facebook · Twitter · LinkedIn · Email. Latest Stories. Up First briefing: Boeing faces production caps, ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Geographic You're not sick anymore—so why are you still coughing? National Geographic Have you kicked a cold, bout of flu, RSV, or COVID recently—but can't get rid of the cough? You're not alone. The symptom can stick around for weeks after our bodies have cleared a virus. Michael Shiloh, a physician specializing in infectious disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arab Times Kuwait English Daily Their hearts won't go on—but most Americans don't know it Medical Economics The November 2023 survey conducted by the American Heart Association (AHA) found that 51% of respondents couldn't identify heart disease as the nation's leading cause of death, a status it has held for more than a century. Flag as irrelevant
	KPTV.com New, accurate test could detect Alzheimer's early, study says KPTV.com (Gray News) - It's the ... Flag as irrelevant
	bdnews24.com Wellcome Sanger, Stellenbosch University Collaborate for Global Infectious Disease Surveillance GenomeWeb NEW YORK – The Genomic Surveillance Unit of the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation at Stellenbosch University announced a new genomic infectious disease surveillance partnership on Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News 'It's scary': Invasive strep A strain sends Regina woman to hospital CTV News Donalda Kent was hospitalized for three days at Regina General Hospital after being diagnosed with the virus. "She had laboured breathing and didn't look right," said her husband, Colin Lovequist. " ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX Weather 'Abnormal' animal behavior at Arizona national park prompts warning to visitors FOX Weather "Park staff recently discovered several deceased foxes and have received reports of abnormal animal behavior in foxes and raccoons, as well as one reported incident of a bobcat biting a visitor," the NPS said. Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News CAR T Cells Target Senescent Cells, Reduce Age-Related Declines in Mice Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News The team, headed by assistant professor Corina Amor Vegas, MD, PhD, tested the senolytic CAR T cell therapy in aging mice, finding that treatment ameliorated metabolic dysfunction —for example, improving glucose tolerance—and improved exercise capacity. Flag as irrelevant
	Axios Cervical cancer deaths rise among low-income Americans Axios Why it matters: The existence of an effective and widely available vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV) — the source of virtually all cervical cancers — makes the disparity all the more troubling, researchers say. Flag as irrelevant
	Moneycontrol.com In Africa, world health officials roll out first routine malaria vaccine WUNC The campaign kicks off in Cameroon. But malaria is a major killer across Africa, and the ultimate target is essentially the entire continent. With us now is NPR global health correspondent Nurith Aizenman. Hi there. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study reveals how HIV squirms its way into the nucleus during cell invasion News-Medical.net The study also provides the most extensive simulation yet of the nuclear pore itself, which is important in many biological processes. Capsid vs. cell. Hudait is a member of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Baton Rouge Clinic Is Donating Blood Actually Good for Your Health? The Baton Rouge Clinic Blood donation helps others, but here's why it's also good for you. · You'll get a mini health screening · Lower risk of cardiovascular disease · Improved circulation · Reduction in cancer risk – · Strengthened immune system · Temporary boost in metabolism – ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT HPV vaccine study finds zero cases of cervical cancer among women vaccinated before age 14 STAT A historic new study out of Scotland shows the real-world impact of vaccines against the human papillomavirus: The country has detected no cases of cervical cancer in women born between 1988-1996 who were fully vaccinated against HPV between the ages ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2024 WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal chance for WHO and partners to raise awareness of cervical cancer and vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), the main cause of cervical cancer. Together, we can strive to end cervical cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com King Charles Admitted to London Hospital for Surgery on Enlarged Prostate PEOPLE.com PEOPLE understands that the King visited the Princess of Wales, 42, in the hospital ahead of his own surgery. On Jan. 17, Kensington Palace announced that Kate had undergone a "planned abdominal surgery" the previous day. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Despite 'game-changing' new RSV shots, uptake lagged among infants, adults: Experts ABC News Only about 21% of older adults have been vaccinated against RSV. ByMary Kekatos. January 26, 2024, 2:13 AM. 1:50. Everything you need to know about RSV. New vaccines and shots are available for infants and some adults this year. Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal Is Glucose the New Gluten? Inside the Blood-Sugar Health Craze The Wall Street Journal Proponents say that food 'hacks' meant to minimize blood-sugar spikes help them think more clearly, have more energy and reduce cravings. But some of the guidance is up for debate. Jessie Inchauspé Iulia Matei. Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com 22-Year-Old Who Vaped Heavily Spent 70 Days On Life Support, Needed Double Lung Transplant PEOPLE.com Jackson Allard began vaping when he was about 16 years old, more heavily in recent years; The 22-year-old North Dakota resident was diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a potentially life-threatening condition where fluid builds ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Brain stimulation with 40 Hz heterochromatic flicker extended beyond red, green, and blue Nature.com The most notable findings used stroboscopic flicker, but this technique poses an inherent barrier for human applications due to its visible flickering and resulting high level of perceived discomfort. Therefore, alternative options should be investigated ... Flag as irrelevant
	News9 Live Being Born Even a Bit Early Could Harm a Child's Development U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Jan. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Babies born even slightly early have a higher long-term risk of developmental difficulties that could affect their behavior and learning ability, a new study ... Flag as irrelevant
	UCHealth Adding fiber is a relatively simple way to eat a healthier diet. Here's how. UCHealth What are some simple tips for getting more fiber in your diet? · Eat whole fruits rather than drinking fruit juices. · When you eat fruit and vegetables, eat the skins since they contain a lot of healthy fiber. · Add nuts, seeds and beans to other foods like ... Flag as irrelevant
	UMD College of Education Study: Brains of Children From Less Affluent Backgrounds Show Lower Response to Rewards UMD College of Education New findings from a study she co-led show that youth from lower socioeconomic status backgrounds are less sensitive to monetary rewards than those from more affluent families—insight that could help explain differences in academic achievement for students ... Flag as irrelevant

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