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	health Daily update ⋅ January 6, 2024
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	CBS News Catch the flu for money? University of Maryland School of Medicine studies how virus is transmitted CBS News If you have been diagnosed with laboratory-confirmed influenza infection and have had an onset of influenza-like symptoms (fever ≥100.2°F and cough or sore throat) in the past 48 hours, you may qualify to participate in the flu-transmission study as a flu ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Taxes on sugary drinks cut consumer sales by 33%, study says CNN Raising the price of sugar-sweetened sodas, coffees, teas and energy, sports and fruit drinks by an average of 31% reduced consumer purchases of those drinks by a third, according to a new analysis of restrictions implemented in five US cities. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Philadelphia Health Department gives update on measles outbreak; 5 confirmed 3 probable cases CBS News Before the measles was diagnosed, the virus spread at CHOP to children in adjacent rooms. "Early measles before the rash can look like any other respiratory infection," Bettigole said. Dr. Bettigole ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News What's the best time of the day to exercise? BBC News The suprachiasmatic nucleus, as this circadian pacemaker in the hypothalamus is known, in turn sends signals to peripheral clocks in other organs, muscle tissue and fat tissue, keeping the whole body in sync. These peripheral ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPVI-TV Quick takes: Philadelphia measles cluster, more WEE cases in Argentina, global polio update CIDRAP The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) yesterday said it is investigating a measles cluster involving unvaccinated residents, with four confirmed cases and two additional suspected cases. In a statement, PDPH said there is an index case, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune 6 ways your brain and body benefit when you stop drinking alcohol Fortune After a holiday season spent indulging and imbibing many social drinkers welcome the tradition of Dry or Damp January, where you abstain from or cut back on alcohol for a full month as a way of resetting your relationship with it in the new year. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Psychedelic drug ibogaine shows preliminary promise for traumatic brain injury: Study ABC News PTSD symptoms occur after a traumatic event but may not appear for months or years later. In a small group of veterans ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP US flu and COVID levels climb higher as RSV remains elevated CIDRAP Doctors visits and hospitalizations for flu and COVID continue to rise across much of the country, and though respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) levels are still high, activity is dropping in some areas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanford Medical Center Report Psychoactive drug ibogaine effectively treats traumatic brain injury in special ops military vets Stanford Medical Center Report Stanford Medicine researchers find that ibogaine, a plant-based psychoactive compound, safely led to improvements in depression, anxiety and functioning among veterans with traumatic brain injuries. January 5, 2024 - By Sarah C.P. Williams. Flag as irrelevant
	Tacoma News Tribune Washington state facing an increase in spread of the new coronavirus variant, flu and RSV Tacoma News Tribune Is Washington state matching these trends? WA state RSV and flu cases. Each year, the RSV season peaks between late December and mid-February, according to the CDC. It is most dangerous ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News People taking Wegovy and Ozempic have lower risk of suicidal thoughts vs. older drugs, study finds ABC News A new federal study finds that people taking popular diabetes and obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy had a lower risk of suicidal thoughts than those taking other medications to treat the same conditions. ByJONEL ALECCIA AP health writer. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report CDC Says JN.1 Variant Accounts for About 62% of COVID Cases in US U.S. News & World Report (Reuters) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday that COVID subvariant JN.1 accounts for about 62% of cases in the U.S. as of Jan. 5, according to the agency's projections. The agency said JN.1, which is an offspring of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Wegovy, Ozempic Not Linked to Suicide Ideation, Study Finds WebMD Jan. 5, 2024 – People taking semaglutide – the active ingredient in the weight loss drug Wegovy and the type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic – did not have an increase in suicidal thoughts, compared to people taking other drugs for those conditions, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Psychedelic Ibogaine May Help PTSD and Depression After Traumatic Brain Injury Healthline Additional studies are needed, including U.S.-based clinical trials, before ibogaine can be recommended as a treatment. Treatment with the psychedelic ibogaine improved daily functioning and mental health symptoms in a small ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPTV.com Flu and COVID infections got worse over the holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says KPTV.com NEW YORK (AP) — The flu ... Flag as irrelevant
	Alaska Public Media News Respiratory illnesses are on the rise after the holidays Alaska Public Media News In most U.S. states, respiratory illness levels are currently considered "high" or "very high," according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A few respiratory viruses have been driving the upward trend. "The influenza virus is ... Flag as irrelevant
	WILX-TV The HAMR fights cancer WILX-TV But now, Rice ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Novel antibiotic class shows promise against carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter CIDRAP Scientists with Swiss drugmaker Roche say they have identified a novel class of antibiotics that target a highly drug-resistant and deadly bacterial pathogen. In a paper published this week in Nature, researchers at Roche Innovation Center Basel ... Flag as irrelevant
	WEAU 2-month-old baby dies after being diagnosed with RSV and rhinovirus, family says WEAU HALL COUNTY, Ga. (Gray ... Flag as irrelevant
	East Coast Radio 7 Diet Moves That Are Natural Energy Boosters ConsumerReports.org It's the time of year when many people vow to adopt better eating habits. But despite making a sincere effort, most don't reach their goal. Why? They think that eating healthier means overhauling everything. More on Healthy Eating. Flag as irrelevant
	Colorado Public Radio COVID-19 is spiking in Colorado's wastewater. Here's what that means Colorado Public Radio Hart Van Denburg/CPR News A group of students including senior Jada Mulford, led by Professor Kari Scholtes, tests wastewater on the Colorado Mesa University campus in Grand Junction for COVID-19 on Friday, August 27, 2021. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Canine respiratory disease scaring pet owners away from veterinarians CBS News After the rise of a virus dubbed "kennel cough," many dog owners have grown wary of bringing their animals to groomers, boarders, and even the vet. This has created a problem for the facilities designed to care for these beloved pets especially when ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Pre-pregnancy stress raises blood sugar during pregnancy, study finds News-Medical.net A new Journal of the Endocrine Society study among women attending a fertility center found that those with more stress before pregnancy had higher blood sugar levels during pregnancy, which is a sign of weaker cardiovascular health. Flag as irrelevant
	Medriva CDC urges improved donor screening after 2nd bone allograft TB outbreak Becker's Hospital Review Between July 7 and 11, the CDC received reports of two patients in different states with tuberculosis who received contaminated human bone tissue products used in hospitals, surgical centers and dental clinics. The CDC established the tissue ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of Virginia Healthy Omega-3 Fats Could Slow Deadly Lung Disease, Research Shows University of Virginia Healthy fats found in nuts and fish may slow the progression of potentially deadly lung scarring known as pulmonary fibrosis and delay the need for lung transplants, University of Virginia research shows. UVA Health pulmonary researchers looked at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BNN Breaking Study Reveals New Genetic Link Between Anorexia Nervosa and Being and Early Riser Massachusetts General Hospital Investigators have discovered that anorexia nervosa is associated with morning chronotype, or a propensity for earlier sleep and activity timing; They also observed a relationship between the eating disorder and insomnia; The findings could direct ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times TB screening for 3000 people in Jalan Bukit Merah as 10 new cases surface The Straits Times This has prompted the Ministry of Health (MOH) to hold a mass screening exercise from Jan 11 to 15 to identify any undetected active cases and prevent further transmission. The exercise is mandatory for some groups ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Fewer than one-quarter of NS health-care workers have their flu shots this year CBC.ca 'We're nowhere near where we really need to be in vaccine uptake,' says Dr. Robert Strang. Jean Laroche · CBC News · Posted: Jan 05, 2024 6:57 AM PST | Last Updated: January 5. Closeup of a hand holding a bottle of influenza vaccine, with a syringe ... Flag as irrelevant
	NYU Langone Health NYU Langone Health in the News—Friday, January 5, 2024 NYU Langone Health This segment was picked up by news outlets across the country. AP – June 4 -Orrin Devinsky, MD, professor, Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca JN.1 is Canada's new dominant COVID-19 subvariant. Here's what to know Globalnews.ca A new COVID-19 subvariant, known as JN.1, has emerged and is now the prevailing strain across Canada, prompting health experts to caution that it may be more infectious and could even have extra symptoms. Currently, the subvariant makes up the highest ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Respiratory illnesses are on the rise after the holidays NPR In most U.S. states, respiratory illness levels are currently considered "high" or "very high," according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A few respiratory viruses have been driving the upward trend. "The influenza virus is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Psychiatrist.com Study Reveals Paxlovid Does Little to Stave Off Long COVID Psychiatrist.com Clinical Relevance: Researchers found that Paxlovid fails to reduce the risk of long COVID in vaccinated, non-hospitalized individuals during their initial infection. The study ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX5 Las Vegas More reports of mysterious dog virus come in the the US Department of Agriculture FOX5 Las Vegas Officials know so ... Flag as irrelevant
	Infectious Disease Special Edition Paxlovid May Not Prevent Long COVID Infectious Disease Special Edition Nirmatrelvir+ritonavir (Paxlovid, Pfizer) did not reduce the risk of developing long COVID for vaccinated, nonhospitalized individuals during their first COVID-19 infection. A team of researchers from the University ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK Scabies: UK facing unusually large outbreaks – and treatment shortages appear mostly to blame The Conversation UK Scabies is transmitted by mites. Mites are a type of ectoparasite that cause disease in humans. They're similar to head lice but smaller in size. They burrow under the skin and reproduce by laying eggs that produce more mites. Flag as irrelevant
	UpperMichigansSource.com State of Michigan seeing COVID-19 uptick during winter while vaccination rates low UpperMichigansSource.com "Unfortunately, we' ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hartford Hospital 6 Ways to Treat Back Pain at Home Hartford Hospital January 05, 2024. If you have chronic back pain, there are many options for treatment. And surgery is usually the last choice, even for a spine surgeon. "I tell patients that the best surgery is no surgery. We always go with non-surgical treatments ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News Western NY woman is one of millions who struggled with undiagnosed ADHD Spectrum News "I think the first thing you think of is, you know, a 10-year-old boy who can't sit still in class," said Krystle Callari, who understands the common misconception about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder because she deals with it every day. Flag as irrelevant
	WYPR University of Maryland embarking on first-of-its-kind study on how flu is transmitted WYPR Looking for an all-expenses-paid vacation at the Lord Baltimore Hotel? You may want to get in contact with the University of Maryland's School of Public Health (UMD SPH). There's a catch though, your up-to-two-week stay is going to be spent with people ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Institute for Health Research RSV: Winter virus injection could cut baby hospitalisations by 80% National Institute for Health Research A new antibody treatment to protect babies against a common winter virus could reduce hospitalisations by more than 80%, according to an international trial. The HARMONIE trial is a collaboration between global pharmaceutical company Sanofi, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com A record-setting transplant heals a baby's broken heart Nature.com Newborns with dysfunctional heart valves that cannot be repaired sometimes receive replacements grafted from cadavers. But these grafts cannot grow or repair themselves over time, and many fail while the recipient is still an infant. Joseph ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Lancet Treating obesity and diabetes: drugs alone are not enough The Lancet Retatrutide, shown to effectively treat obesity in a phase 2 trial, is the latest in a set of drugs that have caused huge excitement in the fields of obesity and diabetes. Semaglutide, an agonist at GLP-1, was approved by the US Food and Drug ... Flag as irrelevant
	Axios Cedar fever hits Texas again Axios Central Texas is really feeling the effects since it's packed with Ashe juniper, but Houston and Dallas have eastern red cedar, which is also releasing pollen right now, the Texas A&M Forest Service's Jonathan Motsinger tells Axios. Flag as irrelevant
	wmar2news.com New clinical trial pays people with the flu $1900 to get others sick wmar2news.com BALTIMORE — "Is influenza airborne?" That is the question scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland School of Public Health are teaming up to try to answer, but they need your help. Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com A viral social media post claims the US is in its second-largest COVID wave ever. Is it true? Today.com The United States is in the middle of a wintertime COVID wave, driven by holiday gatherings, people spending more time inside, waning immunity from low uptake of the new COVID vaccine and a new highly infectious COVID variant, JN.1. Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Artificial intelligence-enabled ECG for left ventricular diastolic function and filling pressure Nature.com Assessment of left ventricular diastolic function plays a major role in the diagnosis and prognosis of cardiac diseases, including heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. We aimed to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Montreal father warns against counterfeit synthetic opioids after death of teen son CBC.ca A father wants to spread awareness about synthetic opioids sold to teens after he says his son died of an overdose. Christian Boivin says 15-year-old Mathis was a normal teenager with many friends who loved life, travelling and music. Flag as irrelevant
	KFVS Adding more nutrition into 2024 KFVS SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSAZ-TV Staying on track with health and fitness WSAZ-TV HUNTINGTON, W.Va. ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Memory cafe launches to combat loneliness BBC News A memory cafe is being launched in Burntwood to help people living with dementia. Magnolia Friends will run the sessions, aimed at offering a safe space and combatting loneliness. Founder Karen Hurmson, said the idea was to provide support for people ... Flag as irrelevant

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