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	health Daily update ⋅ February 17, 2024
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	MedPage Today Arginine Starvation Boosts OS in Mesothelioma MedPage Today First-line chemotherapy plus an investigational arginine-depleting agent improved survival in nonepithelioid pleural mesothelioma compared with chemotherapy alone, a randomized trial showed. For the study's primary endpoint, median overall survival ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News 25 states see 'high,' or 'very high' levels of respiratory illness activity: CDC ABC News COVID, flu hospitalizations remained steady compared to last week. ByMary Kekatos and Youri Benadjaoud. February 16, 2024, 1:25 PM. 1:44. Why are so many Americans still dying of COVID? Nearly 1,500 Americans have died each week from the disease, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Boy staying in migrant shelter died of sepsis from strep bacteria, other infections, officials say CBS News CHICAGO (CBS) -- The cause of death has been determined for a 5-year-old boy who was living in a migrant shelter in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood back in December. The Cook County Medical Examiner's office reported Friday that Jean Carlos Martinez ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Stress is driving teens' drug use, new federal study suggests The Washington Post The study points toward mental health challenges among teens as a driver of drug misuse — and says educating teens on harm reduction while expanding mental health treatment could reduce overdose deaths. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Cardiologist Answers the Most Googled Heart Health Questions Healthline Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for more than 900,000 deaths in 2020. The American Heart Association reports that deaths related to irregular heart rhythms may be rising, especially among younger ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Flu continues to rise in some US regions as COVID markers decline CIDRAP Respiratory virus activity remains high across the United States, with flu activity up, especially in three regions, and COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) markers continuing to drop from high levels, the Centers for Disease Control and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Documented US Lyme disease infections soared in 2022 after updated case definition CIDRAP In 2022, reported Lyme disease infections were 70% higher than the US average in 2017 to 2019, likely because of a revision in the surveillance case definition, according to research published yesterday in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News 5-year-old migrant boy who got sick at a temporary Chicago shelter died from sepsis, autopsy shows ABC News An autopsy shows the cause of death for a 5-year-old Venezuelan boy who died in December after becoming ill at a temporary shelter for migrants in Chicago was sepsis and a bacterial infection that causes strep throat. ByThe Associated Press. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY A person in Oregon caught bubonic plague from their cat. Why experts say not to worry. USA TODAY A confirmed case of human bubonic plague in Oregon raised fears over a resurgence of the infamous contagion that wiped out millions in the Middle Ages. But officials say there's no cause for alarm. Authorities confirmed on Feb. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Postexposure vaccination prevented hepatitis A outbreak, investigators report CIDRAP A successful targeted vaccine campaign prevented a hepatitis A outbreak in a Los Angeles County jail, according to a study yesterday in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. On May 30, 2023, the Los Angeles County Jail system was notified that an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Gene Therapy in Mice Holds Promise for ALS and Dementia Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Neuroresearchers at Macquarie University in Australia say they have developed a single-dose genetic medicine that has halted the progression of both amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in mice. The team, which believes ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP ECDC warns of rising measles cases amid vaccination gaps CIDRAP The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) today warned of a continuing rise in measles in the coming months, due to a spike in cases at the end of 2023 that has continued into the new year, suboptimal vaccine coverage, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Vaccine mixup: Incorrect RSV shots given to 128 pregnant women and 25 babies, CDC says USA TODAY The U.S. Centers for Disease Control is urging healthcare providers to be more careful, issuing a report saying that 128 pregnant women and 25 babies received incorrect vaccines. The CDC reported the mistake involving two vaccines used to treat RSV, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times More Young People Are on Multiple Psychiatric Drugs, Study Finds The New York Times In this group, there was a 9.5 percent increase in the prevalence of "polypharmacy," which the study defined as taking three or more different classes of psychiatric medications, including antidepressants, mood-stabilizing anticonvulsants, sedatives and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fast Company The CDC hasn't nixed its 5-day COVID isolation rule—yet. Here's why it might Fast Company It would be the first time the agency, in the face of an ever-evolving coronavirus, has revised its isolation recommendations since late 2021. The CDC hasn ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFAE More kids are dying of drug overdoses. Could pediatricians do more to help? WFAE As part of his pediatric practice, Dr. Safdar Medina treats opioid use disorder. During a recent appointment at a clinic in Uxbridge, Mass., Medina switched a teenage patient's buprenorphine prescription to an injectable form ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Living alone? Study links higher depression risk when isolated Globalnews.ca The report, released Thursday by the United States National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), found that 6.4 per cent of adults who lived alone reported feelings of depression, compared with 4.1 per cent who lived with others. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News No measles detected after Western Isles alert BBC News The NHS has said a suspected measles case in the Western Isles has turned out to be negative. Earlier this week, NHS Western Isles warned some people who attended a sports centre in Lewis that they may have been exposed to the potential risk of ... Flag as irrelevant
	KRCRTV.COM 'Heart disease doesn't discriminate': Expert shares symptoms of Cardiovascular Disease KRCRTV.COM There are different causes of heart disease, Fairburn noting how the age of patients is decreasing. Diana Fairburn, Exercise Physiologist at Enloe Medical Center in Chico, taking someone's blood pressure ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Lockdown diagnosis delays caused jump in skin cancer deaths, study suggests The Guardian Researchers studying the impact of lockdowns on people with melanoma say policymakers must do more to encourage prevention of the disease and put in place plans to prevent disruption to screening services in case of future pandemics. " ... Flag as irrelevant
	Psychiatrist.com Triggering Memories Through Scent Instead of Words Can Help Alleviate Depression MD Magazine A new study found engaging the amygdala can help with memory recall for individuals with depression—and familiar scents helped more than word cues. Memories with odor cues were more arousing and vivid. Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca School closures didn't prevent community spread of COVID-19: study Globalnews.ca WATCH: McMaster University researchers have found that keeping kids in school during the pandemic with proper infection prevention and control measures does not result in greater transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Caryn Lieberman reports. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Virginia Tech receives grant for improving rural wastewater pathogen detection News-Medical.net Testing wastewater to assess the spread of the COVID-19 virus became common and well-publicized during the pandemic, but it has been focused mostly on urban areas. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $400,000 to Virginia Tech, ... Flag as irrelevant
	OPB News Switching arms between vaccine doses could dramatically improve immune response, OHSU study shows OPB News Until recently, doctors didn't think it made a difference which arm patients got their COVID-19 vaccine in. But a new study from Oregon Health & Science University shows that switching arms between doses could lead to as much as a fourfold increase in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Lawmaker raises new flap over US-funded virology research that critics call risky Science A U.S. senator has thrown a political spotlight on yet another U.S.-Chinese research collaboration that critics suggest includes dangerous experiments that could create "superviruses" capable of sparking a pandemic. But contrary to assertions raised by ... Flag as irrelevant
	wgbh.org Smoking replaces injection as the primary method of use in overdose deaths wgbh.org A man uses a lighter against a small piece of foil and inhales through a straw. FILE - A homeless man, 24, smokes fentanyl on March 12, 2022, in Seattle, Washington. Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times 11 tips for women to prevent heart attack after menopause Hindustan Times According to British Heart Foundation, a reduction in oestrogen levels can lead to fat build up in your arteries causing them to become narrower. This could increase your risk of developing coronary heart disease, a heart attack or stroke. Flag as irrelevant
	AARP Have COVID-19? Here's How Long You Need to Isolate AARP No symptoms or improving symptoms. People who tested positive for COVID-19 but didn't have any symptoms can end isolation after day five. The same goes if you had symptoms but are feeling better and have been fever-free for at least 24 hours, without ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Two vaccines, one target: How the RTS,S and R21 malaria vaccines work Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance After decades of development and testing, the malaria vaccines now being rolled out across Africa are the first to ever successfully target a parasite, rather than a virus or bacterium. But how do these revolutionary vaccines work? Flag as irrelevant
	Statista Which Lifestyle Changes Can Make You Live Longer? Statista According to mortality trends collected among 719,147 veterans and lifestyle factors assessed among 276,132, being physically active lowered the risk of death among the sample population the most - by 46 percent - opposite someone with no healthy habits ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Exercise Treats Depression as Well as Therapy, Study Says WebMD Feb. 15, 2024 -- Many common forms of exercise are as strong as therapy in treating depression, a new study says. In the study presented in The BMJ, researchers reported that walking, yoga, jogging, and strength training were the most effective ... Flag as irrelevant
	KARE11.com FDA approves first medication to treat severe frostbite KARE11.com SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Brutal winters, it's what we're used to here in Minnesota, and all that cold can lead to frostbite. This week the Food and Drug Administration approved a first-of-its-kind drug to treat severe frostbite. The FDA approved the ... Flag as irrelevant
	263chat.com Zimbabwe declares polio outbreak, rolling out vaccination program Xinhua HARARE, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Zimbabwean government on Friday declared a polio outbreak in the country and announced a rollout of vaccinations starting Feb. 20. Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Sleiman Kwidini made the announcement at a media ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKRC TV Cincinnati First fatality reported from rare 'Alaskapox' virus WKRC TV Cincinnati CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The first fatal case of Alaskapox has now been reported in the United States. It's raising concerns about this rare virus now being transmitted from animals to humans. As of February, there are at least seven cases of Alaskapox that ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Are plant proteins better than animal ones for healthy ageing in women? Here's what a study says The Indian Express Women who consumed a diet rich in plant protein were more likely to maintain physical function and good mental health, says Dr K Srinath Reddy, distinguished professor, Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI). Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Update on measles in Scotland Public Health Scotland Measles can be a very serious condition, causing pneumonia and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and can affect people of any age if they have not been vaccinated. The MMR vaccine protects against measles with ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation CA Chronic wasting disease has been detected in British Columbia deer, and we need to act now The Conversation CA The abnormal folding of these disease-causing prion proteins — which are found most abundantly in the brain — leads to brain damage that makes the brain appear like a sponge. Diseases caused by prions in this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Block Club Chicago Migrant Boy, 5, Died In Pilsen Shelter From Sepsis And Viruses, New Autopsy Results Show Block Club Chicago Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero died of a "widespread bacterial infection" and had other viruses. His family was staying at a Pilsen shelter when he died. by Madison Savedra 3 hours ago February 16, 2024 ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Support dogs for PTSD veterans in Somerset are changing lives BBC News Specially trained dogs are helping veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD] by easing their anxiety and flashbacks. Charity Service Dogs UK matches rescue dogs with people from the military or emergency services to help manage PTSD. Flag as irrelevant
	KOIN.com Multnomah County hosts pop-up vaccine clinics ahead of Exclusion Day KOIN.com PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Per state law, Oregon families have just five days to ensure their children are vaccinated or have an exemption before they're unenrolled from schools or childcare facilities. School Exclusion Day falls on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Families offered Lumi Nova app to help children with anxiety BBC News More families will get access to an app which aims to help children suffering with anxiety. NHS Gloucestershire has teamed up with BFB Labs to allow free use of Lumi Nova: Tales of Courage - a game for children aged between seven and 12. Flag as irrelevant
	Vogue India What is 'popcorn brain' and are our attention spans really depleting due to social media? Vogue India Sometimes, the inside of my brain feels a little bit like the inside of a bag of microwaveable popcorn. You know, more and more distracting little idea kernels popping around in every direction and very little, well, sustained thought. Flag as irrelevant

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