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	health Daily update ⋅ February 3, 2024
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	CNN How to improve heart health at any age, according to a doctor CNN This week, I spoke with CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen about the steps that everyone can take — no matter their age, current lifestyle habits or preexisting medical conditions. Wen is an emergency physician and adjunct associate professor at George ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Concern about spread of highly contagious measles after new case in Maryland CBS News BALTIMORE -- Measles is one of the most contagious diseases—spread in the air, by touch, and through saliva. It can cause a high fever, rash, and potentially dangerous complications, especially for children. Maryland's health department notified the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Interested in the new weight loss drugs? Here are 5 things to know CNN Injection pens such as these are used to dispense the popular new weight loss medications. Carsten Snejbjerg/Bloomberg/Getty Images. Editor's note: Season 9 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Delco mother has a new appreciation for National Wear Red Day after surprising discovery CBS News The symptoms of heart disease, things like high cholesterol and blood pressure, usually aren't obvious. Doctors said that's why it's important to know your numbers and there are also other kinds of heart issues ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Global cancer cases will jump 77% by 2050, WHO report estimates CNN New data from the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer predicts big increases in cancer numbers by 2050. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal No Symptoms and in Your 40s. Time to Start Fighting Dementia? The Wall Street Journal Medical centers are starting programs to identify patients' chances of cognitive decline and recommend ways to delay or prevent it. Most patients are in their 40s to 60s; some clinics take patients as young as 18. Insurance covers some services, otherwise ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Clinical trial confirms efficacy, safety of low-cost malaria vaccine CIDRAP A phase 3 randomized controlled trial confirms that the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine is 67% to 75% effective against the mosquito-borne illness in young children in four African countries. Study data, published yesterday in The Lancet, also confirm a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com How to Tell If Your Favorite Snack Is an Ultra-Processed Food Health.com Ultra-processed can be defined using additives to make a food product sellable and palatable.1; Some ultra-processed foods, while containing additives, do contain valuable nutrients that can fit into a well-balanced diet. Experts recommend not relying ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY New COVID Vaccine 54% Effective at Preventing Symptoms WebMD The CDC announced the first numbers on the XBB.1.5 monovalent vaccines protection against developing symptoms, including from the JN.1 variant. Among those vaccinated recently, immunization provided 54% more protection against symptoms compared to ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKYC.com The US hasn't seen syphilis numbers this high since 1950. Here's what Cleveland health officials are saying WKYC.com It's not clear why infectious cases of syphilis rose 9% while gonorrhea dropped 9%, officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, adding that it's too soon to know whether a new downward trend is emerging for the latter. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Latest COVID shots are 54% effective against symptomatic infection in adults, CDC says USA TODAY "Receipt of updated COVID-19 vaccine provided approximately 54% increased protection against symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with no receipt of updated vaccine," said the CDC in the study report, adding that the new vaccines provide "protection ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of Florida World Cancer Day: How the UF Health Cancer Center is closing the care gap University of Florida The international awareness day aims to catalyze collective action to work toward a world where preventable cancer deaths are saved and access to life-saving cancer treatment and care is equitable for all. Cancer is the second ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthITAnalytics.com Predictive Model Accurately Tracks Alzheimer's Disease Progression HealthITAnalytics.com The DETree framework combines Alzheimer's progression modeling with individual prediction to forecast how a patient's disease may develop over time. Alzheimer's dementia prediction artificial intelligence. Source: Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Jeanette Winterson: How I learned the transformative effect of extended fasting The Guardian Fasting is a superpower. And it's free. If everyone with weight issues or weight-related health issues learned how to fast, the profits made by the diet industry and big pharma would shrink as rapidly as the nation's waistline. Flag as irrelevant
	WBAL Baltimore Health department: Measles case confirmed in Maryland WBAL Baltimore The Maryland Department of Health and Montgomery County health officials announced a positive case of measles. Health officials said the Maryland resident recently traveled internationally. Advertisement. Officials said anyone who visited the following ... Flag as irrelevant
	KARE11.com Minnesota health officials say they're watching national measles outbreaks closely KARE11.com The CDC has confirmed 23 measles cases since Dec. 1 across the U.S., largely among unvaccinated kids. Author: Danny Spewak. Published: 9:00 PM CST ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP British Columbia confirms first cases of CWD CIDRAP The BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF) announced two cases of the fatal neurodegenerative prion disease in a male mule deer and a female white-tailed deer south of Cranbrook in the Kootenay region, in the southeastern part of the province. Flag as irrelevant
	WAFB SMART LIVING: Alternatives to walking 10000 steps every day WAFB There are alternative ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Maryland resident tests positive for measles, sparking exposure concern CBS News BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Health Department announced on Thursday that a Montgomery County resident had tested positive for measles. RELEASE: @MDHealthDept and Montgomery County health officials announced a positive case of measles in a Montgomery ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Leverage technology to reach women in 'double deserts' needing cardio-obstetric care Healio Key takeaways: Geographic health disparities are multifactorial and present barriers to optimal cardio-obstetrics care. Technology can help reduce geographic disparities in CV care from preconception to postpartum. Cardio-obstetrics ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Medical Mystery Solved? Hormone Treatment Linked To Alzheimer's In Shocking Discovery NDTV In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine, researchers have found evidence that growth hormone treatment may trigger Alzheimer's disease in some patients. This marks the first time a specific medical treatment has been directly linked to ... Flag as irrelevant
	KBZK Bozeman News Newest COVID shots are 54% effective in preventing symptoms, CDC finds KBZK Bozeman News The latest versions of COVID-19 vaccines were 54% effective at preventing symptomatic infection in adults, according to the first U.S. study to assess how well the shots work. The shots became available last year ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca What is chronic wasting disease? A look at 'very concerning' cases in Canada Globalnews.ca Researchers said the spread is worrying because it represents a threat to deer and elk populations and because the more it spreads, the more chances it has to spread to other animals. They told Global News that ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP US flu markers show hint of a second wind CIDRAP After declining trends over the past few weeks, flu activity rose in some parts of the country, while COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) levels continued overall declines, according to the latest updates today from the US Centers for ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Lancet Addressing health inequalities in gender diverse people The Lancet LGBT and gender diverse people are an underserved community disproportionally impacted by adverse health outcomes. They still too often face stigma, discrimination, and barriers to accessing health care. Mounting evidence documents higher rates of mental ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newfalconherald Considerations for RSV Prevention in Special Patient Populations Pharmacy Times Older adults, patients with weakened immune systems, individuals living in long-term facilities, and those with underlying cardiopulmonary disease are at a higher risk of developing severe RSV infection outcomes. Flag as irrelevant
	National Geographic Traveler Magazine Letting off steam: everything you need to know about Finnish sauna National Geographic Traveler Magazine Water thrown on hot stones releases clouds of scalding steam and temperatures soar to a scolding 80C. This is sauna bathing, a ritual believed to date back as far as 7,000 BC in Finland and a practice that's become a cornerstone of local culture, woven ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Times World Cancer Day 2024 WHO | Regional Office for Africa Message of the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti. In August 2023, I attended a cervical cancer meeting with survivors and was excited by the potential of new tools to accelerate access to vaccination, screening, and treatment. Flag as irrelevant
	The BMJ NHS rolls out national gene testing to spot cancer risk in Jewish community The BMJ The new national NHS Jewish BRCA testing programme, which is not a full national screening programme, will invite anyone over the age of 18 with Jewish ancestry to take a genetic saliva test that will look for the presence of BRCA1 or BRCA2 faults. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Early immunotherapy may be most effective treatment for cervical cancer, researchers say The Hindu Immunotherapy aims to harness the power of the immune system to help eradicate cancer cells. It has a different side effect profile to traditional chemotherapy and may be better tolerated, noted Eugenia Girda, gynecologic oncologist at Rutgers Cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca COVID-19 reinfection rates high among Toronto people who are homeless: study Globalnews.ca They are also more likely than the general public to have underlying health conditions that make them more vulnerable to illness. Richard says repeated COVID-19 infections could also make homeless people more susceptible to long COVID ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico A cancer reality check Politico Cancer cases will skyrocket in the next 25 years, the World Health Organization's cancer agency predicts. That's despite President Joe Biden's moonshot campaign to reduce the cancer death rate by half over that quarter century. Flag as irrelevant
	WIBW Awareness needed to reverse trend of rising colon cancer rates in younger people WIBW TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A ... Flag as irrelevant
	nebraskamed.com 10 tips for healthy eyes nebraskamed.com Regular eye care can have a life-changing impact, and taking steps to support your vision now can make a difference. Schedule regular eye exams with an eye doctor. Everyone needs their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Protein deficiency impacting your mood? Here's how to boost your intake Globalnews.ca Protein is made up of amino acids, which have many important roles in our body, says Marilia Pereira, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Culinary Nutrition Expert. A deficiency in amino acids can adversely affect the immune system and mental health, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Colorectal cancer cases could be rising for people under 50 years; risks low for young people: Study Hindustan Times "The fall in mortality rates for colorectal cancers was 4.8% in men and 9.5% in women. The reason for the drop is a fall in smoking rates, along with better diagnosis and better treatment for cancers," Carlo La Vecchia, Università degli Studi di Milano, ... Flag as irrelevant
	McLaren Health Care Staying One Step Ahead of Cervical Cancer May Have Saved Young Mom's Life McLaren Health Care Monica, the mother of three young girls, had no choice but to face cervical cancer head-on. Her gynecologist referred her to Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint Gynecological Oncologist Dr. Benjamin Mize. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Medical Meditation? Clinical Yoga? Alternative Therapies Go Mainstream. The New York Times The doctor is in. So is the yogi. A sharp shift in health care is taking place as more than one-third of American adults now supplement or substitute mainstream medical care with acupuncture, meditation, yoga and other therapies long considered ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Times Chief medical officer Prof Breda Smyth to leave role The Irish Times Prof Smyth is to take up an academic professorship in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, The Irish Times understands. Prof Smyth was appointed acting chief medical officer at the Department of Health in July 2022 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix reimagine Health Research Symposium Tackled One of the United States' Most Pressing Health Issues: Opioid Addiction The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix 6th annual symposium hoped to provide insight into how physicians can better manage pain for their patients. For too long, pain has been an enigma for both patients and physicians. Opioids have been used as medicines to treat pain for centuries, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Do you put the toilet lid down before flushing? Turns out it might not matter Globalnews.ca Though it's been said that closing the lid will stop tiny fecal particles from spreading across your bathroom, a new peer-reviewed study published in the American Journal of Infection Control is now claiming the positioning of a toilet's lid really doesn't ... Flag as irrelevant

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