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	health Daily update ⋅ February 22, 2024
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	The New York Times Study of Patients With a Chronic Fatigue Condition May Offer Clues to Long Covid The New York Times That was nearly a decade ago, and she has since struggled with the condition known as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, or ME/CFS. Ms. Caldwell, 56, of Hillsborough, N.C., ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN About 42% of US adults know someone who died by overdose, new survey finds CNN Emergency physician Dr. Gail D'Onofrio has seen the grief and heartache firsthand, she said. Each time, the same questions are asked through tears: What else could I have done? A mother who has lost her child to a drug overdose might ask, "Why didn't I ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Study IDs Immune Abnormality Possibly Causing Long COVID Medscape Swiss scientists have identified immune system abnormalities in patients with long COVID that might open the door to new diagnostic tests and treatments. The researchers found that a group of proteins in the blood that are part of the body's immune ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Why Viagra has been linked with better brain health The Washington Post Viagra can be a wonder drug for men with erectile dysfunction, helping them maintain their sex lives as they age. Now new research suggests the little blue pill may also be beneficial to aging brains. The findings are based on a massive study of nearly ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Cambodia reports another human H5N1 avian flu case as Hong Kong notes H9 infection CIDRAP Cambodia's health ministry has reported another human infection from H5N1 avian influenza, part of an uptick in similar cases that began in 2023. backyard poultry Juhan Sonin / Flickr cc. The patient is a 17-year-old girl from Kampot province, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post ADHD-like traits could offer humans an advantage in foraging, study suggests The Washington Post Traits associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) such as impulsivity and distractibility are known to make many everyday modern tasks more challenging. But they may also offer humans an advantage by helping them to forage more ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Veterinary Medical Association Questions remain as canine respiratory disease cases fall American Veterinary Medical Association The outbreak of canine infectious respiratory infectious disease complex (CIRDC) that grabbed the nation's attention late last year appears to be receding. The Oregon Department of Agriculture, which received more than 200 case reports on the illness ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Possible Long Covid Cause Identified: Suggests Protein Might Be Culprit—And Medication Might Cure It Forbes Researchers have potentially linked an antiviral protein produced by the body during infection as the cause of long Covid, according to a new study, and they're optimistic the next step is making medications to treat the disease. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times An ambitious NIH study has brought new attention to chronic fatigue syndrome NPR Long COVID has brought new attention to how complex chronic illnesses can develop in the aftermath of a viral infection. Prior research may help forward clinical trials to test possible treatments. AILSA CHANG, HOST: The condition often called chronic ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com Hydeia Broadbent, Prominent HIV/AIDS Activist, Dies at 39 PEOPLE.com On Wednesday, her father Loren Broadbent announced her death on Facebook. "With great sadness, I must inform you all that our beloved friend, mentor and daughter Hydeia, passed away today after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Niacin May Increase Heart Disease Risk, Study Suggests: What To Know Forbes A niacin (vitamin B3) capsule. getty. Key Facts. High levels of niacin may cause inflammation and damage blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET New Study Links the Atlantic Diet With Health Benefits. Here's How to Eat It CNET A study published this month in JAMA linked a diet plentiful in fish, dried fruits, vegetables, beans and minimally processed foods with a lower risk of metabolic syndrome, a term for a variety of common health conditions that raise the risk of chronic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome May Have an "Exhausted" Immune System Scientific American Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating multisystem disorder from which adults rarely recover. Researchers have struggled to find changes in the body that underlie the illness, which often appears following an ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Healthy Living Can Prevent Irritable Bowel Syndrome U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. HealthDay. WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Folks who follow a healthy lifestyle are less likely to wind up with a case of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a new study claims. The more healthy behaviors ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Tweak in surveillance leads to more reported Lyme disease cases in US Healio Writing in MMWR, Kiersten J. Kugeler, PhD, and colleagues from the CDC's Division of Vector-Borne Diseases pinned the increase on a change to how Lyme disease is reported to the CDC's National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS). Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Hydeia Broadbent, a prominent HIV/AIDS activist, dies at 39 NPR Hydeia Broadbent, known for raising awareness to lessen the stigma around HIV/AIDS from a young age, has died at 39 years old. She was one of the faces of children with AIDS in America, especially within the African American community. Flag as irrelevant
	Salon A drug shortage makes it harder to treat a surge in syphilis cases NPR CATHERINE SWEENEY, BYLINE: Walking into Nashville's main public health clinic, you see big, splashy posters about what they do best - vaccines for all ages and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. But in the back, they're coping with a shortage. Flag as irrelevant
	Fred Hutch News Service Fred Hutch to lead new federal Cancer Screening Research Network Fred Hutch News Service Biden announced the formation of the Cancer Moonshot, intended to jumpstart progress in research, treating and curing cancer, in 2016 when he was vice president. Six years later, as president, he recommitted to the initiative. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Cambridge doctor urges parents to join baby cataract study BBC News Parents of newborns are being urged to join a study to help prevent congenital cataracts, the most common cause of preventable childhood blindness. The current test using a bright torch is hard to evaluate, particularly on the eyes of black and Asian ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Shingles Healthline But symptoms such as tingling, pain, fever, and headache can occur before a rash appears. Shingles (herpes zoster) is a viral infection that affects the nerves. Reactivation of the chickenpox virus ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mirage News Vaccinated People Have Up to 58% Lower Risk of Long COVID WebMD Researchers analyzed data for 4,695 adults in Michigan, looking for people reporting COVID symptoms for more than 30 or more than 90 days after infection. They then looked at whether people had completed a full, initial vaccination series or not. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress New research suggests boosting potassium is key for blood pressure control Medical Xpress While reducing salt intake has been the focus of dietary advice to control high blood pressure (hypertension), a new study suggests that upping your potassium intake can be at least as important. The new research, published today (Feb. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Cambridge drug trial hopes to slow Parkinson's disease BBC News A new drug for the treatment of Parkinson's disease is being trialled to establish if it is safe. The trial is being led by Cambridge University researchers and the city's Addenbrooke's Hospital. Currently there are no therapeutics to alter the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Knewz US COVID-19 Death Toll Higher Than Official Record, Study Says WebMD Feb. 21, 2024 -- The number of deaths from COVID-19 is at least 16% higher than official records show, according to a new study. That's largely because of a lack of awareness about COVID-19 and low testing levels, say the authors of the research ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Can you prevent cancer with lifestyle changes? The Seattle Times He says smoking also weakens your immune system, making it harder to fight cancer cells. One of the best ways to lower your cancer risk is to not use any kind of tobacco. "We always ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Florida's school measles cluster grows; Ohio and Washington report cases CIDRAP Over the past few days, three more measles cases have been reported at an elementary school in Broward County, Florida, raising the total to six, according to local media reports citing school district officials. Earlier in the week, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Maternal mental health conditions drive climbing death rate in US, research says CNN Maternal mental health disorders such as suicide and opioid overdose are responsible for nearly 1 in 4 maternal deaths in the US, research shows. Prasit photo/Moment RF/Getty Images/File. Flag as irrelevant
	Imperial College London 'Virtual biopsy' uses AI to help doctors assess lung cancer Imperial College London Imperial researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to extract information about the chemical makeup of lung tumours from medical scans. For the first time, they have demonstrated how combining medical imaging with AI can be used to provide a ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPTV.com What parents need to know about measles WPTV.com The highly contagious virus can spread through coughing and sneezing and has doctors on high alert. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the first MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine at 12 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Scientists find link between brain imbalance and chronic fatigue syndrome The Guardian Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence for abnormalities in the brain and immune systems of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). The findings, in one of the most rigorous investigations to ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 6 South Florida Florida surgeon general doesn't urge vaccinations amid measles outbreak NBC 6 South Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo wrote in a letter emphasizing how contagious measles is and how effective the MMR vaccine is in preventing the disease, but he did not urge parents to immunize their children. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Air pollution linked to more signs of Alzheimer's in brain www.eurekalert.org EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 4 P.M. ET, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024. MINNEAPOLIS – People with higher exposure to traffic-related air pollution were more likely to have high amounts of amyloid plaques in their brains associated with Alzheimer's disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFYI A new blood test would objectively determine psychosis risk and best treatments WFYI The test builds off of two decades of research on blood biomarkers for other psychiatric disorders. FILE PHOTO: WFYI. Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have developed a blood ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Can dietary patterns impact stomach cancer risk? News-Medical.net The ketogenic diet (KD) is associated with anti-cancer treatment in advanced gastric cancer patients. The KD alters glucose metabolism and inhibits insulin signaling and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), the primary energy source for tumor cells. Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Medical School How Children's Birthdays Help Show the Best Month for Flu Shots Harvard Medical School The study, by researchers from the Department of Health Care Policy in the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School, amplifies public health guidance that encourages getting flu vaccinations in October for those in the northern hemisphere. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Cancer experts call on philanthropists to help fund 'golden age' of research The Guardian More than 50 senior scientists from the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, including three Nobel laureates, say advances in artificial intelligence and other technologies have created a "unique opportunity" to transform cancer prevention, diagnosis and ... Flag as irrelevant
	VCU News Beyond Dry January: Addressing the health impacts of alcohol consumption VCU News Two Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine faculty who regularly see alcohol-related illnesses in their clinics reflected on the latest findings and how they advise patients to balance alcohol consumption with overall health. Changing mindsets. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Long Covid 'brain fog' may be due to leaky blood-brain barrier, study finds The Guardian Now researchers say the symptom could be down to the blood-brain barrier becoming leaky. The barrier controls which substances or materials enter and exit the brain. "It's all about regulating a balance of material ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times New fast-mimicking diet can reverse age; experts weigh in on pros and cons Hindustan Times According to a new study, the 5-day fasting-mimicking diet high in unsaturated fats and low in overall calories can help reverse biological age. A new fast-mimicking diet promises not only to make you healthy overall, but also reverse age. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 6 South Florida Doctors worry herd immunity against measles is fading as cases at Manatee Bay rise to 6 NBC 6 South Florida Manatee Bay Elementary is 92% vaccinated. With a student enrollment of about 1,100, that means roughly 88 students have not had the MMR vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella. By Ari Odzer • Published February 20, 2024 • Updated on February 20, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Times Anti-viral protein found to be important long Covid indicator Financial Times Long Covid — defined as symptoms or conditions that last more than 12 weeks after initial infection with Covid-19 — has become a growing burden for public health systems since the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic four years ago. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Ontario's top doctor warns of potential measles outbreaks as cases increase abroad CBC.ca In a memo to public health units, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore says that while measles is no longer common in Canada, outbreaks can happen when unvaccinated or otherwise susceptible people travel to and from countries where the virus is ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Two very rare Covid vaccine side-effects detected in global study of 99 million The Guardian Two new but exceptionally rare Covid-19 vaccine side effects – a neurological disorder and inflammation of the spinal cord – have been detected by researchers in the largest vaccine safety study to date. The study of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Lancet UNICEF report reveals gender gaps persist in HIV The Lancet The 2023 Global Snapshot on HIV and AIDS revealed that progress is stalling for children and adolescents with HIV, particularly among girls. Manjulika Das reports. UNICEF's latest updates on HIV in children, adolescents, and pregnant women—described in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Neuroscience News Neurons Guide Decisions by Suppressing Alternatives Neuroscience News Summary: A new study reveals how neurons communicate during decision-making, showing that choices activate neuron groups that suppress the neural pathways of other options. This research combines structural, functional, and behavioral analyses to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Public Health Madison & Dane County Why Are We Still Talking About Tuberculosis? Public Health Madison & Dane County Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly contagious infection caused by bacteria. It usually attacks the lungs but can attack any part of the body. TB spreads through the air from one person to another. When a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CP24 Toronto's Breaking News Ontario's top doctor issues memo warning of 'potential outbreaks' of measles CP24 Toronto's Breaking News Ontario's top doctor is warning public health units to be prepared for more cases and "potential outbreaks" of measles amid a rise of infection in Europe. "Currently, there are four active cases of measles in Canada, two of which are in Ontario in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Index-Journal Does Annual Breast Cancer Screening Starting at Age 40 Offer Benefit? The ASCO Post Despite previous research demonstrating that consistent participation in screening mammography can reduce breast cancer mortality by 40%, only 50% or less of the eligible patients may be participating in annual screening. "There is an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health What Is the Atlantic Diet? Verywell Health The Atlantic diet is a traditional diet from northwest Spain and Portugal that is similar to the Mediterranean diet but includes more red meat and dairy. Research has linked the Atlantic diet with some health benefits like reduced risk of metabolic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsd.in DHEC Recommends Healthy Lifestyle and Diet for Heart Valve Disease Prevention Day SCDHEC Acquired valve disease involves damage to one or more of the heart valves, causing abnormalities in blood flow, which if untreated can result in blood clots, heart failure, stroke, or even death. More ... Flag as irrelevant

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