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	health Daily update ⋅ February 15, 2024
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	CBS News What is Alaskapox? Symptoms to know after death brings attention to virus CBS News News that an elderly man in Alaska has died from Alaskapox — the first known fatality, according to state health officials — has brought newfound attention to the recently discovered virus. The man, who lived in the remote Kenai Peninsula and had a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Should the CDC cut the 5-day COVID-19 isolation guidelines? Experts weigh in. CBS News Current CDC guidance has said since 2021 that people with COVID should isolate for at least five days, regardless of symptoms. That is different from the CDC's guidance for other common respiratory viruses, influenza and RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN CDC isolation guidelines for Covid-19 haven't changed yet. Here's what you need to know CNN CDC is considering a shift its Covid-19 isolation guidance to say that people no longer need to isolate once they have been fever-free for 24 hours and their symptoms are mild or improving, according to the Washington Post. Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes For Women With Cardiovascular Disease, The Prognosis Is Disheartening Forbes Over 60 million (44%) of women in the U.S. suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease, which includes various issues affecting the heart and blood vessels, such as abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia), clogged arteries (coronary artery disease), heart ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR A man died from Alaskapox last month. Here's what we know about the virus NPR Alaska health officials reported last week that a man died in January after contracting a virus known as Alaskapox. The disease was first discovered in a person living near Fairbanks, Alaska, in 2015, and there have been several known infections since ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Can Your Cat Give You the Plague? The New York Times The plague is caused by a bacterium called Yersinia pestis, which circulates in a variety of wild rodent populations. Fleas that feed on infected rodents can spread the plague to other animals, including humans. People can also be infected through contact ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Medication abortion via telehealth is just as safe and effective as with a clinic visit, study shows CNN Medication abortion is intended to be used up until 10 weeks after the start of the pregnant person's last menstrual period. It is not recommended for people with certain health conditions and those who have had an ectopic pregnancy, a rare event in which ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Do I have to stay home if I have COVID in 2024? The rules might surprise you. USA TODAY "The science hasn't changed, but the public's perception (has) and the willingness of the public to inconvenience themselves has definitely dropped since the early days of the pandemic," said Dr. Daniel Griffin, an infectious disease specialist with Optum ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News COVID patients are 4.3 times more likely to develop chronic fatigue, CDC report finds ABC News Women and older people were at higher risk of developing chronic fatigue. ByMary Kekatos. February 14, 2024, 9:29 AM. 1:23. Nearly half of COVID-19 patients report symptoms 4 months on. According to the Journal of Infectious Diseases, 49% of COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Tai chi reduces blood pressure better than aerobic exercise, study finds NPR Tai chi, a traditional, slow-moving form of Chinese martial art, is known to increase flexibility and improve balance. Now, new research suggests it's better than more vigorous aerobic exercises for lowering blood pressure in people with ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Study: COVID-19 Associated With Quadrupled Risk of Chronic Fatigue U.S. News & World Report "The high incidence rates of fatigue reinforce the need for public health actions to prevent infections, to provide clinical care to those in need, and to find effective treatments for post-acute COVID-19 fatigue," the researchers wrote. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN These simple activities can treat depression as effectively as therapy, study says CNN Activities such as yoga can help treat depression, a new study shows. Other exercises such as walking or strength training can be beneficial as well. shurkin_son/iStockphoto/Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Virus and Booster Apathy Could Be Fueling Long COVID Medscape Maria Maio wasn't the only person in her workplace battling COVID-19 in early December 2023. But while everyone else she knows got better, she got long COVID. A celebrity makeup artist, the 55-year-old New Yorker had been boosted and vaccinated at ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Measles: Cases in Northern Ireland 'only a matter of time' BBC News However, cases have been rising across Great Britain and Ireland in recent weeks. Stormont's deputy chief medical officer, Dr Lourda Geoghegan, said it was now likely new cases will be seen in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Researchers report COVID home tests as accurate as the same tests given by a clinician CIDRAP A single-center study conducted at a free community testing site in Maryland suggests that patient-administered BinaxNow COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) have similar accuracy as those performed by a clinician, although the results can be ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News England now seeing clusters of measles cases BBC News Measles is highly contagious and is likely to keep spreading unless more people are vaccinated, experts warn. Symptoms include a rash and fever. The West Midlands accounted for about ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times How Protected Am I Against the Covid Variant JN.1? The New York Times "You should have some protection, for sure," said Aubree Gordon, an infectious disease epidemiologist at the University of Michigan. Immunity is an individual cocktail that stems from how many times you've been previously infected, your vaccination history ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science News Newfound immune cells are responsible for long-lasting allergies Science News A young female-presenting person with allergies sneezes into a white handkerchief. They have. Some allergies last a lifetime. Scientists have now identified the specific type of immune cell at the root of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Earth.com Leveraging Sense of Smell Could Help Treat Depression: Study WebMD Feb. 14, 2024 – People with depression who get stuck in negative thought cycles could potentially use their sense of smell to help manage their symptoms, according to a new study that prompted people to smell a dozen scents, ranging from coffee to ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Love and heartbreak physically affect your heart BBC News It's Valentine's Day – and all around us are hearts. Not beating, pumping hearts, but big, red ones. But is there any connection at all between our hearts and love? Well, it turns out love can make all the difference to the health of our heart. Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune Exercise and antidepressants may be the most effective combo for treating depression Fortune aerobic exercise and therapy; tai chi or qigong; walking or jogging; physical activity counseling; relaxation; exercising and taking SSRIs; strength training; yoga; cognitive behavioral therapy; SSRIs alone. Which exercises ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Oregon resident catches rare bubonic plague, likely from their cat: Health officials ABC News Deschutes County Health Services in Oregon confirmed the case of human plague. ByLeah Sarnoff. February 13, 2024, 12:43 PM. 0:22. Pet owner catches bubonic plague from their cat in Oregon, officials say. The plague spreads to humans or animals through ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Case study: Drug-resistant bacteria responds to phage-antibiotic combo therapy Medical Xpress It was a last-ditch effort. For years doctors had tried to keep a patient's recurrent drug-resistant bacterial blood infection at bay, but it kept coming back and antibiotics were no longer working. The family agreed to try an experimental treatment ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tech Times Maternal Syphilis Rates, Risk for Babies Spike Higher, CDC Says WebMD Feb. 14, 2024 -- The overall rate of women giving birth with syphilis more than tripled from 2016 to 2022, according to new figures from the CDC. The figure rose from 87.2 to 280.4 per 100,000 births, the CDC says. More than 10,000 women who gave birth ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Global awareness of women's health being 'hijacked by vested interests' The Guardian Boosting advocacy around female medical conditions is seen as crucial to reverse decades of sex inequalities in healthcare worldwide. But feminist health narratives are increasingly being co-opted by commercial interests to market ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Is the Atlantic diet ready to challenge the Mediterranean for health honors? Deseret News A salmon fillet with green fresh vegetable salad, cherry tomatoes and red onions on ceramic. The Atlantic diet, with a strong emphasis on fish, milk, and fresh fruit and vegetables, is gaining popularity as a healthy alternative to the Mediterranean diet ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Associations between childhood trauma and emotion recognition News-Medical.net In the present study, researchers explored the effects of childhood trauma on the ERA and whether they vary by emotion, intensity of stimuli, or modality (audiovisual, face, or voice). Participants aged ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Confusion over ultra-processed food labelling- study BBC News Labelling foods as ultra-processed might not be so helpful for consumers who want to know how healthy a product is, UK experts say. Currently, packs must show whether a food item is high in fat, salt and sugar but not how processed it is. Flag as irrelevant
	RTE.ie What happens to your liver when you stop drinking alcohol? RTE.ie From RTÉ Radio 1's Today with Claire Byrne, should alcoholic drinks carry cancer warnings on labels? As a liver specialist, I meet people with alcohol-related liver disease every day. It is a spectrum ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Times Scientists grapple with long Covid puzzle as millions fall sick Financial Times Two months after contracting Covid-19 in August 2021, Heather Marti, a university programme administrator from West Virginia, began to experience a terrifying array of symptoms that have changed her life. The 52-year-old describes ... Flag as irrelevant
	MIT News A new test could predict how heart attack patients will respond to mechanical pumps MIT News Every year, around 50,000 people in the United States experience cardiogenic shock — a life-threatening condition, usually caused by a severe heart attack, in which the heart can't pump enough blood for the body's needs. Many of these patients end up ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Times Healthcare waiting lists will continue to 'soar' without chronic disease prevention policies, politicians told The Irish Times Committee members heard the health service is "increasingly challenged by the burden of chronic diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, dementia and respiratory conditions". "These conditions place a significant strain on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Check in with your heart during this American Heart Month KTVH HELENA — While February 14 is the day of heart-shaped candies and roses, the entire month of February is American Heart Month, a time that health officials encourage folks to take a look at their heart health. "Cardiovascular disease is very prevalent ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian British Columbia fights to stop spread of fatal 'zombie deer disease' The Guardian In Canada, chronic wasting disease has previously been confirmed in farmed deer populations in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Quebec, as well as among wild deer in Manitoba. It has also been found in three wild moose, according to the Canadian Food Inspection ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Cholera vaccine stocks 'empty' as cases surge Reuters LONDON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The emergency global stockpile of cholera vaccines is empty with all available doses for this month already allocated to countries battling major outbreaks, two United Nations agencies told Reuters. Flag as irrelevant
	Rice News Live from the brain: Visual cues inform decision to cooperate Rice News Eye contact and body language are critical in social interaction, but exactly how the brain uses this information in order to inform behavior in real time is not well understood. illustration (Illustration by Alese Pickering/Rice University). Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News Aneurin Bevan Health Board: Hundreds not offered MS drug that could have helped them walk ITV News A Caerphilly woman with MS feels like her "life is being played with" after still not having access to a potentially life-improving drug, four years after it was made available on the NHS in Wales. Today the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales has ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Genetics may help explain Black men's high prostate cancer risk, say scientists The Guardian Exclusive: Researchers find mutations that are more common in men with African ancestry after DNA analysis. Linda Geddes Science correspondent. Thu 15 Feb 2024 00.00 EST. Scientists have discovered genetic mutations that could help explain why Black ... Flag as irrelevant
	UQ News Exercising your way out of depression UQ News Exercise can be a powerful tool to fight depression and should be routinely prescribed as part of treatment plans, according to University of Queensland research. Dr Michael Noetel from UQ's School of Psychology reviewed more than 200 studies looking ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline New Colon Cancer Test May Detect Warning Signs Earlier Than Similar Tests Healthline Each year, close to 2 million people around the world are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and roughly 935,000 people die from it. Scientists say they have developed a new stool test that is more effective at detecting colorectal cancer than similar ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Lab-grown 'beef rice' could offer more sustainable protein source, say creators The Guardian Bowls of decidedly pink-tinged rice are about to feature on sustainable food menus, according to researchers who created rice grains with beef and cow fat cells grown inside them. Scientists made the experimental food by covering traditional rice ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Cold Weather Can Cause Stiffness In Joints; Try These Strategies For Relief NDTV Cold weather can cause stiffness in joints for some individuals, especially those with conditions like arthritis or other inflammatory joint issues. In this article, we share a few remedial strategies that can help provide relief from joint stiffness. Flag as irrelevant
	Axios Arizona reports first measles case since 2022 Axios Maricopa County confirmed an international visitor with measles may have exposed people to the highly contagious respiratory illness at two Valley locations late last month. Arizona's high rate of unvaccinated children puts the state at increased risk ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Exercise for the treatment of depression The BMJ Strength training and the combination of aerobic and strength exercises were more effective for individuals than groups. The effect size of exercise was comparable to that of cognitive behavioural therapy, but the quality of evidence supporting such ... Flag as irrelevant
	Alzheimer's Research UK BBC Panorama captures the promise and challenges of new Alzheimer's treatments Alzheimer's Research UK The documentary follows the BBC's Medical Editor, Fergus Walsh, as he meets people with Alzheimer's who have been taking the drugs by participating in clinical trials. Neither drug currently has a licence to be prescribed in the UK outside of these trials, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Baton Rouge Clinic Have These Symptoms? It May Be Strep Throat The Baton Rouge Clinic Here's how to tell if your sore throat may be caused by group A strep bacteria. Feeling sick and have a sore throat? Wondering if it's just one of the many viruses circulating through the ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.actionnews5.com Digital Desk: Signs of heart disease in women www.actionnews5.com MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Better than Ozempic? The 'King Kong' of weight loss jabs is here, but there's a catch... The Independent It's a drug that could mean you lose a quarter of your body weight, making it to date the most powerful non-surgical option for shedding pounds. But, reports Anna Magee, some gut doctors are warning we should proceed with caution... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Nitazenes more powerful than fentanyl? What you need to know The Hill (WGN) — Fentanyl is largely fueling the deadliest overdose crisis in U.S. history, but nitazenes are 20 times more powerful. Nitazenes are a class of opioids now found in pills and powder sold on the street. And while Narcan can help reverse an ... Flag as irrelevant
	PatientEngagementHIT.com Care Quality from EMS & 911 Left Wanting, Rural Disparities Emerge PatientEngagementHIT.com The study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai was published in the journal Prehospital Emergency Care and showed some rural/urban differences in the care delivered by EMS systems. Using data about all 911 ... Flag as irrelevant

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