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	health Daily update ⋅ February 10, 2024
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	The New York Times Memory Loss Requires Careful Diagnosis, Scientists Say The New York Times A lengthy report by the Department of Justice on President Biden's handling of classified documents contained some astonishing assessments of his well-being and mental health. Mr. Biden, 81, was an "elderly man with a poor memory" and "diminished ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Syphilis cases surging nationwide, and doctors are alarmed CBS News The CDC's latest STI surveillance report found syphilis infections have soared rapidly nationwide, with a percent change of nearly 79 percent from 2018 to 2022. Allegheny County saw the same increase during that time, according to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune Prostate cancer shouldn't be a death sentence. But for a startling number of US males, it is Fortune Rates of America's second-deadliest cancer in men, prostate cancer, are on the rise—and they've been building exponentially for almost a decade straight. Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	Moneycontrol.com Let's Not Forget the Silent Killer: Hypertension Pharmacy Times This delay in initiating hypertensive therapies predisposes patients to develop other cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, peripheral artery disease, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and chronic kidney ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Flu hangs on in US, fading in some areas and intensifying in others ABC News Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data released Friday showed a continued national drop in flu hospitalizations, but other indicators were up — including the number of states with high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Providers' reluctance limits use of effective diarrhea treatment for children CIDRAP Oral hydration salts (ORS) are a safe, cheap, and widely available treatment for childhood diarrhea but providers often avoid prescribing them in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and instead favor antibiotics or other costly treatments, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times Researchers Find Benefits for Newborns of COVID-19–Vaccinated Mothers Pharmacy Times Mothers that were vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy were not connected with increased risks in newborn infants, according to findings published in JAMA. The study was conducted by Swedish and Norwegian researchers that included almost ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune Viagra may help reduce Alzheimer's risk, according to a new study. An expert explains the surprising connection Fortune Men who take drugs to treat erectile dysfunction also may be reducing their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers in the U.K. found an association between phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5s)—the group of drugs that includes Viagra ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Fresh Air Weekend: Michele Norris; Revisiting the early days of the AIDS crisis NPR Journalist Michele Norris reveals America's 'Hidden Conversations' about race: Norris wanted to see how Americans view race, so she asked people to share their thoughts in six words. Eventually, the project grew, garnering some 500,000 million entries from ... Flag as irrelevant
	OI Canadian Cambodia reports new fatal H5N1 avian flu case CIDRAP On the heels of two human H5N1 avian flu cases in Cambodia in January, the country has reported a third 2024 case, which involves a 9-year-old boy who died from his infection, according to a health ministry statement translated and posted by Avian Flu ... Flag as irrelevant
	IEEE Spectrum Prosthetic Arm Provides Sense of Heat and Cold IEEE Spectrum Feeling warmth or its brisk absence on the fingertips or hand can be all too easily taken for granted. Of course, most upper-limb amputee wearers of prosthetic arms and hands cannot access those sensations. Yet, researchers at the Swiss Federal ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKYC.com 'It's not something people should be dying of': The impact of air pollution on your heart health WKYC.com The major source of modern air pollution is caused by fossil fuel combustion, however environmental issues globally — such as volcanic ash and desert dust — can also cause problems. Flag as irrelevant
	Alzforum Meningeal Cuffs Around Veins Form Exit and Entry Ramps to the Brain Alzforum Cerebrospinal fluid washes waste from the brain, eventually draining into the lymph nodes and bloodstream—but exactly how this flow bypasses the brain's barriers to reach the periphery has remained somewhat mysterious. In the February 7 Nature, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The San Diego Union-Tribune Tuberculosis case at Sweetwater High School prompts county response The San Diego Union-Tribune "Symptoms of active TB include persistent cough, fever, night sweats and unexplained weight loss," Dr. Wilma Wooten, county public health officer, said in a statement Thursday. "Most people who become infected after exposure to tuberculosis do not get sick ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Prosthetic limb device enables users to 'sense' temperature difference The Guardian The team say the innovation is a first and paves the way for integrating a host of sensations into artificial limbs. Prof Solaiman Shokur, a senior author of the research at the Swiss ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Need More Sleep? 4 Signals From Your Body That You Shouldn't Ignore CNET Besides feeling tired, sleep deprivation can have a major impact on your life. Here are some of the ill effects of not getting enough consistent rest. Read more: This is The Only Bedtime ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSAZ-TV Heart Healthy Tips WSAZ-TV About 695,000 people ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Sensitive prosthetic lets man feel hot and cold in his missing hand New Scientist By applying heat or cold in certain locations on the upper arm, an adapted prosthetic with sensors can give people with an amputation the sensation of temperature in their phantom limb. By James Woodford. 9 February 2024. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report How Would an FDA Ban on Popular Cold Meds Affect Americans? U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. HealthDay. FRIDAY, Feb. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- America's most popular cold medications contain a nasal decongestant that doesn't work, creating a knotty dilemma for regulators, a new study reports. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Why is there more cancer in younger patients? A scientist explains CBC.ca Therefore, existing population-level cancer screening programs are often geared toward this age group — to detect tumours in individuals who are more likely to develop them. Screening programs help detect the cancers early or before cancer symptoms are ... Flag as irrelevant
	DVM 360 Urinalysis offers a noninasive, rapid screening for canine cancer detection DVM 360 Cancer is the leading cause of death in adult dogs 1 with 50% of canines over age 10 dying from this disease. 2 Because of its prevalence, veterinary researchers can continuously working to find better options for diagnostic and early detection ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Mutations in same gene allow two different groups of humans to thrive at extreme altitudes Science The high life is a lot harder than it sounds. Most people are accustomed to living at low elevations and struggle to breathe at high altitudes. But thin air isn't a problem for the Quechua people of Peru, who have survived—and thrived—high in the Andes ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net CPR survival plummets as minutes pass during cardiac arrest News-Medical.net A person's chance of surviving while receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for cardiac arrest in hospital declines rapidly from 22% after one minute to less than 1% after 39 minutes, finds a US study published by The BMJ today. Flag as irrelevant
	WHO | Regional Office for Africa Nearly 10 000 children vaccinated as malaria vaccine rollout in Africa expands WHO | Regional Office for Africa Cameroon launched the vaccine on 22 January 2024. It is being integrated into its national routine immunization programme in more than 500 public and private health facilities across 42 health districts in the country's 10 regions. Burkina ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Stroke Association The slowly evolving truth about heart disease and women American Stroke Association If women had a role to play, it was in taking care of the men in their lives. Even the American Heart Association hosted a conference in the 1960s themed "How Can I Help My Husband Cope with Heart Disease?" and published a nutrition pamphlet titled "The ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com Michigan man dies from rare fungal infection Becker's Hospital Review A 29-year-old Michigan man died Feb. 3 after a severe blastomycosis infection, according to CBS News. The infections are caused by the fungus called Blastomyces. Ian Pritchard began experiencing pain in the prostate area around Thanksgiving, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kalinga TV This cheap treatment could curb antibiotic use and save millions of lives. So why is it under-prescribed? Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance A new study examines why oral rehydration salts for diarrhoea are under-prescribed in India, and what to do about it. 9 February 2024; 3 min read; by Linda Geddes; Republish this article. Republish this article. Disclaimer. Flag as irrelevant
	RTE.ie Public health alert issued following measles case RTE.ie The Health Service Executive is advising anyone who was at a restaurant in Mullingar Business Park between 2pm and 4.30pm on Monday 29 January or who travelled on the 115 Bus Éireann route on Monday 5 February that they may have been exposed to the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	WYMT News Spring allergies may be coming earlier this year WYMT News Even though allergy ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFAA.com First pediatric flu death of 2023-2024 season reported in Tarrant County, officials say WFAA.com "Currently, influenza activity remains widespread across the county," Tarrant County Public Health said in a press release. "Flu vaccines are available and provide the best protection against serious illness, hospitalization and death.". Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health Why You Should Be Paying Attention to the Syphilis Surge Verywell Health Syphilis can mimic other infections and requires a blood test for accurate detection. It is curable with antibiotics if caught early. Testing is available at your local health department. Cases of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mayo Clinic Press What's happening with colon cancer in young people? Mayo Clinic Press As of 2021, recommendations say to start colon cancer screening at age 45, and that's for those of us with average risk. If you have a first-degree relative with colon cancer or other risk factors, your healthcare team may recommend that you begin ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News NY1 New podcast series explores the early days of the AIDS epidemic Spectrum News NY1 "Blindspot: The Plague in the Shadows" is sharing the untold stories of those who fought and died from the illness as it ripped through communities of color. The podcast includes interviews with doctors, nurses ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Staggering Rise in Catheter Bills Suggests Medicare Scam The New York Times Linda Hennis was checking her Medicare statement in January when she noticed something strange: It said a company she had never heard of had been paid about $12,000 for sending her 2,000 urinary catheters. But she had never needed, or received, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Smithsonian In a First, a Prosthetic Limb Can Sense Temperature Like a Living Hand Smithsonian Amputees' hopes to experience the feeling of human touch using their prosthetics are becoming closer to reality. Now, new technology is allowing them to feel temperature—even in limbs that are no longer part of their bodies. For the first time, ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Managing Risks Associated With New Alzheimer's Treatment MedPage Today New treatment for Alzheimer's disease comes with risks that clinicians need to be ready for, researchers said. The association of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) with monoclonal antibody therapy for early Alzheimer's highlights the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Northwestern University NewsCenter Racial bias exists in photo-based medical diagnosis despite AI help Northwestern University NewsCenter A new Northwestern University study finds that physician-machine partnerships boost diagnostic accuracy in dermatology, but accuracy disparities across skin color persist. In a large-scale digital experiment of dermatology diagnoses by doctors and doctors ... Flag as irrelevant
	Penn Today Understanding chronic wasting disease in deer Penn Today A new collaborative study with Penn Vet researchers analyzed fecal samples to shed light on how the fatal disease impacts the gut microbiome in deer, providing a promising tool for disease surveillance. Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times What happens to your body when you have iron deficiency? Know signs and symptoms Hindustan Times Iron deficiency is common in pregnant women, those who experience heavy periods, people with GI disorders, or those who do not eat an iron-rich diet. Symptoms of low iron can be visible in pale skin and nails, unexplained weakness, fatigue or lack of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News High-tech wristbands to help trace people with dementia if they go missing in Wiltshire ITV News The high-tech bands will be given out to people who need them via the Wiltshire Bobby Van, Alzheimer's Support, and Carer Support Wiltshire. The wristbands were first launched by Avon and Somerset Police in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Former US surgeons general urge Biden administration to act on menthol cigarettes American Heart Association DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2024 — Former U.S. Surgeons General under Democratic and Republican administrations, Regina Benjamin, M.D., MBA, and Jerome Adams, M.D., MPH, are urging the Biden administration to prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Rain may improve survival from direct lightning strikes to the human head Nature.com We conclude that rain on the scalp potentially contributes to the survival rate of 70–90% due to: (1) lower current exposition in the brain before a fully formed flashover, and (2) reduced mechanical and thermal damage. Flag as irrelevant
	Medriva This practice can drastically reduce your risk of getting dementia Morningstar.com A new study of 1,100 older adults, with an average age of 68, "shows that playing a musical instrument is associated with better working memory and executive function," according to researchers from Exeter, Brunel, and London universities. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Depression And Higher Body Temperature Are Linked, Confirms Study NDTV Enhancing the treatment and prevention of depression requires a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between the brain and body where it manifests. Several studies have previously suggested links between depressive symptoms and body ... Flag as irrelevant
	physicsworld.com Wet scalp could protect you from lightning, structural colour makes blueberries blue physicsworld.com While the odds of being struck by lightning is about one in a million, a direct hit can be fatal, especially to the head. So what can you do to protect yourself against such a shocking event? According to researchers in Germany, applying rainwater to ... Flag as irrelevant

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