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What women can do to reduce their risk from heart disease This occurs when the arteries in the heart are narrowed or become blocked by plaques made of cholesterol deposits. Coronary artery disease and vascular disease, or disease in blood vessels, are the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes.
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Smokers Who Quit and Stick With It See Greatest Reduction in Cancer Risk Smoking cessation was associated with a reduced cancer risk in the long run, particularly when quitting was sustained and occurred prior to middle age, a large population-based study from Korea found. Over a mean 13 years follow-up, smokers who ...
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Why Is Syphilis on the Rise? Cases Highest Since 1950s, CDC Says A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that syphilis cases are the highest they've been since the 1950s.1; Congenital syphilis—when a mother passes the condition to an unborn baby—has also jumped 937% in the past ...
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Mesh and sodium valproate scandal victims need payouts soon, report says Families of children left disabled by an epilepsy drug and women injured by pelvic mesh implants should be given urgent financial help, England's patient safety commissioner has said. Dr Henrietta Hughes has called on the government to act quickly to ...
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Rio de Janeiro: Dengue spike prompts health emergency ahead of Carnival The authorities in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro have declared a health emergency as they try to contain the spread of dengue fever. The incidents of the mosquito-borne disease quadrupled in Brazil in January compared to the same month last year ...
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Healthy Lifestyle May Offset Cognitive Decline Even in People With Dementia More research is needed to understand why lifestyle factors have this impact, but scientists suspect healthy behaviors promote brain cell growth and plasticity, fight inflammation in the brain, and boost vascular function. "Even for ...
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Cancer keeps coming for the young. Why? Cancer keeps coming for the young. Why? Harvard's Kimmie Ng among gastrointestinal specialists hunting culprit behind global disease wave. Alvin Powell. Harvard Staff Writer. February 6, 2024 ...
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Pop-up HIV tests taking place across Teesside Since last April is has been directly-commissioned by local authorities in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and Cleveland and Hartlepool to carry out tests. The pop-up clinics are part of National HIV Testing Week ...
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Syphilis symptoms and causes, Bicillin shortage, cancer cases rise, and why sitting is so bad for us AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on ...
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Kirklees Council offers drop-in clinics for measles jabs Drop-in clinics for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations will be offered in part of West Yorkshire as cases rise. It comes after figures revealed current vaccination levels in Kirklees were below the level needed for herd immunity.
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Five Lifestyle Factors That May Help Prevent Dementia Feb. 6., 2024 – People who live a healthy lifestyle may be more resilient to brain changes that can cause symptoms of dementia, compared to people with the same brain changes who don't have healthy habits in five key areas, an important new study shows ...
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One Arm or Two? How You Get Vaccinated May Make a Difference. Receiving multidose vaccinations in both arms, instead of just one, may increase the immune response, new research suggests.
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Rio de Janeiro declares a dengue health emergency days ahead of Carnival Dengue is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes and is more common in tropical climates. Frequent rains and high temperatures, which accelerate the hatching of mosquito eggs and the development of larvae, make the ...
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Survey finds most don't know the numbers that help predict heart disease Keeping track of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels can help identify risk factors for heart disease. However, a national survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that while many adults know their childhood ...
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What do we know about King Charles' cancer diagnosis? King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace says. It was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The King has started treatment and has been advised to postpone public-facing duties.
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How long does low back pain last and what treatments can help? In short: Around 70 per cent of people with acute back pain will get better within six weeks; If you're still in pain after three months your likelihood of recovery is much lower; What's next? Doctors want the government to provide Medicare rebates for ...
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Skip the Misleading At-Home Menopause Tests Most women experience this in their 40s, but it can begin as early as the mid-30s. Estrogen levels in your body rise and fall unevenly, and you may have irregular menstrual cycles and typical menopause symptoms such as:.
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Possible measles exposure reported at CVG. Risk is low; here's what to look for Travelers who flew through Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in late January may have been exposed to measles. The exposure happened in Terminal A on Jan. 27 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. and Jan. 29 between 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., ...
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Unraveling the architecture of poxvirus cores The findings, published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, could facilitate future research on therapeutics targeting the poxvirus core. Variola virus, the most notorious poxvirus and one of the deadliest viruses to have afflicted humans ...
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With Minnesota's unseasonably warm weather, ticks are back Walking, hiking, spending time outdoors enjoying the unseasonable warmth? If so, check yourself for ticks. That advice comes from the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD), which reported finding its first deer tick of the season Monday in a ...
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People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be at higher risk of suicide: study After considering variables such as psychiatric disorders, additional health issues and demographic factors, the researchers discovered that individuals with PCOS faced a greater risk of suicide attempts compared to women who did not have the condition but ...
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World-first discovery offers potential cure for lupus Using human cells, the new treatment restores the protective side of the immune system that prevents autoimmunity, which is when the immune system attacks its own cells. The findings relate to the autoimmune disease lupus, a debilitating disease with no ...
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Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 in Children The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant medical, social, and economic impacts globally, both in the short and long term. Although most individuals recover within a few days or weeks from an acute infection, ...
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Those facing greatest risk for severe COVID treated less often February 6, 2024 – Medicare patients who were at the highest risk for severe COVID-19—such as Black patients, patients older than 90, and patients living in nursing homes—received antiviral treatments less often than those who had the least risk, ...
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YOUR HEALTH: Unveiling effects of blue light exposure While blue light is ...
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In Good Health: Medical Missteps For Women With Heart Disease It's American Heart Month. When it comes to heart disease and heart attacks, women commonly face misdiagnoses and delays in receiving care. These medical missteps mean women are twice as likely as men to die after having a heart attack.
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What symptoms can high stress states produce? Stress is a normal part of life, but when it gets overwhelming, it can become all-consuming. On Today with Claire Byrne, GP Dr Máire Finn talked about stress – how it affects us and strategies for managing it when it threatens to become too much.
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CDC Laboratory Recommendations for Syphilis Testing, United States, 2024 This report provides new CDC recommendations for tests that can support a diagnosis of syphilis, including serologic testing and methods for the identification of the causative agent Treponema pallidum. These comprehensive recommendations are the first ...
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Some dementia cases may be caused by liver disease, study finds A new study reports around 10% of older U.S. veterans diagnosed with dementia have misdiagnosed hepatic encephalopathy, a complication of liver disease. Cognitive decline due to hepatic encephalopathy is treatable and potentially reversible. Scientists ...
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Is It Really That Bad to Eat After 8 PM? Here's What to Know Experts recommend focusing on lean proteins, fruits and veggies, and healthy fats like tree nuts if you're looking for a late-night meal or snack. Is the "no eating ...
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I worry my heart will fail while I'm still on a waiting list A woman with an irregular heart rhythm has spoken of her fears she will suffer cardiac failure amid record waiting times for treatment. Angela Kenny suffered a relapse of atrial fibrillation (AF) last year, but was told a procedure to fix the problem ...
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Redefining liver health: Understanding steatotic liver disease For many years, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has referred to a range of liver conditions that develop when too much fat is stored in the liver cells. It's the most common form of chronic liver disease, affecting 25-30% of the world's adult ...
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Sheffield: New mum urges HIV testing amid case rise A woman who discovered she had HIV after a routine health check is backing calls for more people to get tested. Becky, 37, from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, was diagnosed and treated shortly after transmission, with her HIV now undetectable.
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State Approaches to Addressing the Opioid Epidemic: Findings from a Survey of State Medicaid Programs Over three-quarters of states provide fee-for-service (FFS) reimbursement for buprenorphine induction over telehealth, but the future of this policy is subject to evolving federal regulations on prescribing controlled substances via telehealth.
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Stay ahead of allergies with these 7 expert tips "To prepare for spring allergies, consider starting your medication at least two weeks before symptoms start," says allergist Gailen Marshall, M.D., Ph.D., president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
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New Study Reinforces PCOS-Suicide Connection Previous research from the UK and Sweden also found associations between PCOS and suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts. PCOS, a common endocrine condition, is linked to emotional regulation issues, anxiety ...
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No 'easy' weight loss: don't overlook the social cost of anti-obesity drugs Ideas of diet and exercise as the 'best' way to lose weight could stigmatize people taking Ozempic, WeGovy and other blockbuster drugs that affect appetite. Lessons from weight-loss surgery reveal ways to help. By; Alexandra Brewis &; Sarah Trainer.
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'I'm fed up': Frustrations grow as ADHD drug shortage continues The supply of Adderall has improved, but other brand name and generic medications, such as Ritalin, are still hard to come by, doctors say.
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Healthy habits, routine screenings essential for cancer prevention SANTA FE – Cancer is one of New Mexico's leading causes of death - responsible for one in five deaths in the state every year. This National Cancer Prevention Month, the New Mexico Department of Health's Comprehensive Cancer Program wants you to know ...
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Study: Women with polycystic ovary syndrome face increased risk for suicide attempts Key takeaways: Young adults had the highest HR for suicide attempt among all age groups, at 9.15. Physicians should vigilantly monitor the mental health of patients with PCOS, researchers said.
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World Cancer Day 2024: Mauritius mobilizes to Close the Care Gap Mauritius celebrated World Cancer Day 2024 against a backdrop of rising cancer cases, in line with global trends. In fact, the International Agency for the Research on Cancer (IARC) and World Health Organization (WHO) predict that new cases worldwide ...
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Researchers Are One Step Closer to Diagnosing CTE during Life, Rather Than after Death Photo: A group tackle of football players. One is wearing a white jersey and. BU researchers have previously found a high incidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in the brains of former contact sports ...
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Walter Reed Cardiology Service observes Wear Red Day, American Heart Month WRNMMC, Bethesda, Md. – Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Directorate of Medicine/Cardiology Service's staff members came together Feb. 2, 2024, wearing red in observance of National Wear Red Day and American Heart Month.
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New study highlights AI's potential to transform lung cancer screening Lung cancer is a global health issue with high mortality rates due to late diagnosis. Current techniques for early detection include computed tomography (CT) scans; however, benign lesions and radiologists experience impact performance. Innovative ...
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Quitting smoking reduces cancer risk at any age, says study The chances of developing cancer halved in people who quit for at least 15 years, compared with those who continued to smoke, with the risk from lung cancer falling further and faster, particularly in those who quit before middle age.
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Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 in Children Children may develop conditions de novo, including postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, autoimmune conditions and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children. This state-of-the-art narrative ...
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Experts: Valentine's Day | Heart Month 2024 "There are very simple things we can do to maintain our cardiovascular health. If you exercise regularly, don't smoke, eat a healthy diet of mainly fruits and vegetables, and monitor medical factors like blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes, then you ...
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What is monkey fever, that has claimed 2 lives in Karnataka A total of 31 cases of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, have been detected in Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka. Transmission to humans may occur after a tick bite or contact with an infected animal, most importantly a sick or ...
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Study: Differences found in young-onset colorectal cancer could lead to new treatments, screenings The study, published in eBioMedicine, used gene sequencing technology that compared tissue samples of 136 young-onset colorectal cancer patients with 140 average-age patients with the same disease. Researchers said they identified unique tumor ...
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