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	health Daily update ⋅ March 11, 2024
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	CNN About 300 people at California hospital possibly exposed to measles after child goes for treatment CNN Those who are unvaccinated against measles, or those with unknown vaccination status who were at UC Davis Medical Center's emergency department during that time, are at risk of developing measles between seven to 21 days after exposure, Sacramento County ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal Doctors Can Now Edit the Genes Inside Your Body The Wall Street Journal It sounds like science fiction, but dozens of people have undergone gene editing for cardiovascular disease and other conditions. Illustration: Emil Lendof/The Wall Street Journal, iStock. By Betsy McKay. Follow. March 11, 2024 5:30 am ET. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough? NPR Strength training is also good for bones, joints, mood and metabolic health. And at a time when many women focus on aerobic activity and hesitate to do weight training, the findings add to the evidence that a combination of both types of exercise is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Kids Whose Parents Have Obesity More Likely to Be Obese Medscape Evidence on the intergenerational transmission of obesity in adult age is scarce, said Mikkelsen, but she noted that other researchers had speculated that similar dietary and exercise habits run in families when parents and children live under one roof ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Over-40s urged to get free blood pressure checks BBC News Sometimes called a "silent killer", high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Free checks are available at many local pharmacies and GP surgeries. While ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters India's Serum looks beyond COVID with new vaccines for malaria, dengue Reuters PUNE, India March 10 (Reuters) - The CEO of the world's biggest vaccine maker, Serum Institute of India, said the company has bolstered its manufacturing ahead of launches over the next few years of shots against diseases like malaria and dengue by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg What We're Learning About Covid's Scary Impact on Hearts: Prognosis Bloomberg Hi, it's Jason in Melbourne. Heart disease deaths jumped after Covid-19 hit, and many people blame vaccines. But before I get into that... Today's must-reads. The US urged UnitedHealth to expedite payments to health care providers after a recent ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Worsening metabolic syndrome associated with developing a variety of cancers Healio Those who also had chronic inflammation based on C-reactive protein levels had more risk for developing breast, endometrial, colorectal and liver cancers. HRs for cancer risk ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR How high blood sugar, hypertension and obesity can add up to cancer risk NPR About a third of Americans have metabolic syndrome. It's a cluster of conditions that can include hypertension, high blood sugar and a large waistline, and together increase your risk of heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. Flag as irrelevant
	WLS-TV Second child at Pilsen migrant shelter diagnosed with measles, CDPH says WLS-TV Health officials are concerned this could grow into an outbreak. "Measles is the most easily spread common infectious communicable disease besides the common cold and much more serious," said former Chicago Assistant Health Commissioner Dr ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fast Company Here's What You Need to Know About Norovirus ConsumerReports.org How Norovirus Spreads. Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States. · How to Prevent Norovirus. There's no vaccine against norovirus, though researchers are working on developing one. · How to Handle a Norovirus Infection. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Semaglutide Curbs MASLD Severity in People Living With HIV Medscape Semaglutide improved metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) among people living with HIV, and in some cases resolved it completely, according to results from the SLIM LIVER study presented by the AIDS Clinical Trials Group ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLS-TV CDC to help with measles response after 2nd child diagnosed at Chicago migrant shelter WLS-TV CDPH officials said the child infected is in the hospital in good condition. The newest case marks the third person in the city to have contracted the dangerous virus since last Thursday. Alderman Byron Sigcho- ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Keeping waking in the middle of the night to pee? Here's why – and what to do about it The Guardian Diminished levels of the hormone oestrogen may induce anatomical and physiological bladder changes, contributing to a reduction in functional bladder capacity. Excess nocturnal urine production can also be provoked by oestrogen depletion." Menopause can ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com 'Lazy eye' in childhood could raise risks for adult diseases, study indicates UPI.com Children with "lazy eye" are more likely to become adults facing an array of serious health problems, a new study warns. Advertisement. Kids diagnosed with amblyopia are more likely to develop high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes as adults, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Nirsevimab shows 90% success in shielding infants from RSV hospitalizations News-Medical.net The New Vaccine Surveillance Network (NVSN) critically assesses the effectiveness of vaccines against pediatric respiratory viruses in the U.S. by collecting comprehensive data from children under 18 across seven pediatric centers. The present study ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Detroit News Michigan reports state's first child flu death of season The Detroit News The health department did not indicate where the child lived or the age. The child contracted Influenza A, or H1N1, the department said. "These are tragedies that no ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal To Get Ahead of Diseases, It May Help to Find Your Organ Age The Wall Street Journal How old is your pancreas? What about your brain or heart? Scientists have come up with a way to estimate the age of organs, separate from the body's age as a whole. They found in a recent study that many of us are walking around with at least one organ ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mining Gazette Time to focus on kidney health throughout March Daily Mining Gazette Established 60 years ago, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) recognizes each March as National Kidney Month. Kidney disease affects nearly 37 million Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), this past year 54,358 people died of ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPTV.com WPTV reporter TA Walker shares colon cancer survival story, urges screenings WPTV.com ATLANTIS, Fla. — The American Cancer Society says one in 23 men and one in 24 women will develop colorectal cancer. Everyone wants to avoid a colonoscopy. It sounds awful, but getting one can be life-changing. WPTV journalist T.A. Walker was at JFK ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAFF ADPH reminds parents to immunize children as US measles cases rise WAFF MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deccan Herald Anxiety drug pregabalin linked to rising number of deaths – here's what you should know Deccan Herald Ian Hamilton and Harry Sumnall for The Conversation. ADVERTISEMENT. There has been a significant rise in deaths linked to the commonly prescribed anxiety drug, pregabalin. While in 2018 there were 187 deaths linked to pregabalin in England and Wales, ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Institutes of Health Blockbuster obesity drug leads to better health in people with HIV Nature.com Light micrograph of white adipose tissue, or fat, stained with haematoxylin and eosin. Long-term use of antiretroviral drugs can cause abnormal fat accumulation in people with HIV.Credit: ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Where's the Narcan? At pharmacies across the US, the OTC antidote can be hard to find NBC News It was a glimmer of hope amid America's raging opioid epidemic. Narcan, the nasal spray that can almost instantaneously reverse a potentially deadly opioid overdose, was going to be available over the counter in stores, easy to find and easy to buy. Flag as irrelevant
	University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Gut inflammation linked to aging and Alzheimer's disease University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health A new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health suggests a link between gut inflammation and changes in the brain and declines in memory, further supporting a connection between the gut and brain in ... Flag as irrelevant
	European Pharmaceutical Review Developing new treatment regimens for HIV European Pharmaceutical Review Here, Sherene Min, Vice President and Head of Global Clinical Development at ViiV Healthcare, explains how the HIV treatment landscape is changing, with moves towards long acting and self‑administered treatments. HIV virus image. Flag as irrelevant
	New Atlas Shape-shifting ultrasound stickers detect post-surgical complications Science Daily Date: March 7, 2024; Source: Northwestern University; Summary: Gastrointestinal surgeries carry risk of fluid leaks, a potentially life-threatening complication. But no existing methods can reliably and non-invasively detect these leaks. Flag as irrelevant
	Earth.com Earliest-yet Alzheimer's biomarker found in mouse model could point to new targets Science Daily Furthermore, the increased protein activity leads to the seizures associated with the earliest stages of neurodegeneration, and inhibiting the protein in the mice slowed the onset and progression of seizure activity. The neural-specific protein, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAY Measles cases confirmed in 17 states WBAY GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIRED A noninvasive treatment for 'chemo brain' Science Daily Stimulating gamma brain waves may protect cancer patients from memory impairment and other cognitive effects of chemotherapy. Date: March 6, 2024; Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Summary: ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Take 10000 Steps Daily To Achieve These Health Benefits NDTV Walking is generally considered an excellent and accessible form of exercise that offers numerous health benefits. Walking regularly can contribute to overall well-being and is suitable for people of various fitness levels. Walking 10,000 steps daily ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsd.in DHEC Promotes Testing, Awareness for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day SCDHEC The observance is an opportunity to show support for women and girls with HIV and to share messages that reduce HIV stigma and promote testing, prevention and treatment for women to prevent new HIV infections. It also serves ... Flag as irrelevant
	Merseyside Police Merseyside Police and partners from the NHS team up to promote Safer Sleep Week Merseyside Police Safer Sleep Week (11-17 March) is The Lullaby Trust's national awareness campaign, aimed at anyone looking after a young baby. It aims to raise awareness of sudden, unexpected death of an infant syndrome (SUDI) and the safer sleep advice that reduces ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reviewed Older Adults Can Now Receive Second Dose of Current COVID-19 Vaccine Lincoln.ne.gov Published on March 11, 2024. CDC Updates Respiratory Virus Guidance. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today announced that older adults can now receive a second dose of the current COVID-19 vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Microplastics Found In Clogged Arteries, Could Raise Risk of Heart Attack: Study NDTV From the great depths of the ocean to the top of Mount Everest, microplastics have been found almost everywhere on the planet. Now, scientists have discovered the tiny plastic particles inside our clogged arteries. The discovery was made by researchers ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNA India's Serum looks beyond COVID with new vaccines for malaria, dengue CNA Serum produces AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine under the brand name Covishield in India, and also makes Novavax's protein-based COVID shots. It invested US$2 billion during the peak of the global health crisis to ... Flag as irrelevant
	ScienceBlog.com How a common food ingredient can take a wrong turn, leading to arthritis Science Daily Summary: Medical researchers have identified the means in which bacteria in the digestive system can break down tryptophan in the diet into an inflammatory chemical that primes the immune system towards arthritis. Share:. Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News 1 Kentucky Cancer Program hosts 'Incredible Colon' tour Spectrum News 1 KCP hosted its "Incredible Colon" tour event at the West Broadway YMCA Saturday, March 9, in Louisville to educate gym-goers about colon cancer and when they should get screened. KCP volunteers set up an inflatable, walk-through-size replica of a human ... Flag as irrelevant
	Moneycontrol.com India's Serum looks beyond COVID with new vaccines for malaria, dengue Moneycontrol.com The CEO of the world's biggest vaccine maker, Serum Institute of India, said the company has bolstered its manufacturing ahead of launches over the next few years of shots against diseases like malaria and dengue by repurposing facilities used to make ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Revealing a hidden threat: Researchers show viral infections pose early heart risks Science Daily Traditionally, the focus has been on heart inflammation known as myocarditis, which is often triggered by the body's immune response to a viral infection. However, a new study sheds new light on this notion, revealing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Avian flu cases in Mammals raise concerns in US states as scientists warn against 'high-likely' spread to humans Hindustan Times The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed that Washington, Kentucky and Montana have reported bird flu cases in mammals this year. The US officials have warned citizens about the risk of contracting avian flu, also known as H5N1, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Study Sounds Alert About GLP-1 RA Use and Aspiration Risk Medscape Patients on weekly glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have high residual gastric content, a major risk factor for aspiration under anesthesia, despite following fasting guidelines before undergoing elective procedures. Flag as irrelevant
	Toledo Blade Computer users see digital eye strain on the rise. Doctors say just look away. Toledo Blade Blurring vision, eye pain or discomfort, watering, redness, dryness, and itchiness are so common, there is a name for this collection of symptoms: digital eye syndrome. Any number of devices can contribute, including computer monitors, phones, television, ... Flag as irrelevant
	DIGIT.FYI Tiny wireless light bulbs for biomedical applications Science Daily The new approach presented by the scientists from Germany and Scotland is based on the integration of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) on 'acoustic antennas'. Acoustic antennas are currently being explored for various applications such as the ... Flag as irrelevant
	SciTechDaily Does iron accumulate in brain after concussions? Science Daily Date: March 7, 2024; Source: American Academy of Neurology; Summary: People who have headaches after experiencing concussions may also be more likely to have higher levels of iron in areas of the brain, which is a sign of injury to brain cells, ... Flag as irrelevant
	1 News Research aims to boost NZ's defence against avian flu 1 News Scientists are collecting environmental samples, such as bird faeces, in a research project aimed at understanding how and where avian influenza and other viruses could impact New Zealand. This comes as the highly infectious H5N1 avian flu was recently ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Hypervaccinated: What happens when you receive hundreds of doses of the same vaccine? Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance A German man has become a walking experiment for what happens to the immune system when it is repeatedly vaccinated against the same virus. Against national vaccination recommendations, the 62-year-old from Magdeburg in central Germany deliberately ... Flag as irrelevant
	Otago Daily Times Men, mentally ill more likely to vape: study Otago Daily Times A new study by University of Otago researchers has revealed the psychological factors most likely to have non-smokers reaching for a vape as a lifestyle choice. Led by psychological scientists Prof Tamlin Conner and ... Flag as irrelevant

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