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Doctors question science behind blood sugar diet trend Blood sugar-monitors are unnecessary for people without diabetes and could, in extreme cases, fuel eating disorders, leading doctors have warned. They are part of a personalised diet trend, promoted on social media and spearheaded by companies ...
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Study cites role of age, sex in antibiotic-resistant infections A new analysis of surveillance data from Europe shows "substantial interactions" between age, sex, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In a study published yesterday in PLOS Medicine, a team of researchers from the United Kingdom analyzed data on ...
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Neurologic Conditions Now Leading Cause of Disability Worldwide The ten conditions with the highest age-standardized DALYs worldwide were stroke, neonatal encephalopathy, migraine, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, diabetic neuropathy, meningitis, epilepsy, neurologic complications due to preterm birth, autism ...
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Four years after shelter-in-place, COVID-19 misinformation persists In March 2020, schools closed, employers sent staff to work from home and grocery stores called for social distancing to keep people safe. But little halted the flow of misleading statements that sent fact-checkers and public health officials into ...
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For People With ADHD, The Right Medication May Lower Mortality Risk A new study out of Sweden found that people taking ADHD medications had a lower mortality risk. About 9.8% of children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with ADHD. Experts say this study shows why it's important for people with ADHD symptoms to get ...
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Experimental Blood Test May Help Detect Colon Cancer Earlier A blood test known as a cfDNA test has proven to be accurate in detecting colorectal cancer in the majority of cases. Colorectal cancer is often deadly, but screening for it can be inconvenient, so getting more adults to adhere to screening guidelines ...
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Seasonal Allergies Are Back. Here's How to Tell if You Have Them In addition to affecting the nose, pollen can cause inflammation in the eyes and other places. Seven out of 10 people who experience nasal allergy symptoms (allergic rhinitis) will also experience itching, red or watery eyes, according to the CDC.
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Healthy habits may shield against dementia even after brain changes Healthy lifestyles are associated with better cognitive function in older adults — even those whose brains show signs of dementia, according to research published in JAMA Neurology last month. The study suggests a healthy lifestyle could buffer older ...
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Maternal Deaths May Be Overestimated, but There's Still a Maternal Health Crisis New research challenges current CDC reporting about rising maternal death rates in the U.S., suggesting maternal mortality is stable and on par with other developed countries. The study authors claim a "pregnancy checkbox" introduced by the CDC in 2003 ...
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Study: Researchers Identify 25 Air Pollutants Associated With Asthma Symptoms Investigators found that 1,1,1 trichloroethane; 2-nitropropane; and 2,4,6 trichlorophenol were significantly associated with asthma symptoms for 3 exposure periods. Advertisement.
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CDC: Cases of MIS-C After COVID Still Occurring in US Kids Cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) are still popping up, but at lower rates than those observed early in the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC researchers said. In 2023, MIS-C incidence was 0.11 cases per million person-months, ...
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US maternal deaths could be lower than we thought — but there are still far too many A pregnant woman's belly is cradled in her arms as she sits in a hospital bed A new study finds that the US maternal mortality rate could be lower than data previously showed. That ...
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Chicago mother speaks out after son infected with measles: 'Thought he was going to die in my arms' ABC7 spoke with a Chicago family who says their toddler is recovering from the virus, and they fear their infant may also have it. Chicago mother Jessica Coletti said she has no idea how her son was ...
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Wim Hof has created a masculinity competition in gyms nationwide – it's high time it ended If you listened carefully, you may have heard it this week. A collective sigh of disappointment from the nation's plunge pools and ice baths, a sigh that would have been exaggerated, controlled and most importantly, audible – so everyone could hear it.
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Manicure gave Portland customer genital herpes virus, lawsuit alleges A $1.75 million lawsuit claims a customer contracted the genital herpes virus while getting a manicure at a Portland salon that had poor hygiene practices. The suit, filed last week in Multnomah County Circuit Court, states that the 23-year-old ...
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Colon cancer growing danger for particular age group, San Antonio doctor says SAN ANTONIO – It's one of the deadliest cancers in America. But do you know the signs of colorectal cancer? March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; the American Cancer Society estimates that 53,000 Americans will die from it in 2024.
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Clinical trial shows 'dramatic and rapid' regression of brain cancer, researchers say Phase 1 of the clinical ...
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Doctors question science behind blood sugar diet trend But NHS national diabetes advisor Prof Partha Kar said there is no strong evidence the gadgets help people without the condition. ZOE said research is at an early stage but is "cutting edge ...
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Unvaccinated child has confirmed case of measles in Stanislaus County, officials say No information has been released about the condition of the child, but officials are urging caution due to the danger and highly contagious nature of the disease. "Unfortunately, it can cause serious health complications in ...
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Chicago steps up vaccinations amid measles outbreak tied to migrant shelter Demetre Daskalakis, Director for the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC, explained the current outbreak is not comparable to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. "I think ...
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'More than the usual gastro': at least 260 people report symptoms after outbreak at Victorian music festival Those who attended the Esoteric festival in Donald on 8-12 March have been warned that the Shigella bacteria had been detected in a number of those with gastroenteritis. Symptoms could take up to a week to emerge after exposure.
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Woman claims nail salon gave her herpes; seeking $1.7 million in lawsuit PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/ ...
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Cincinnati Health Department warns of potential measles exposure at Heritage Bank Center The individual who contracted measles is not a Cincinnati resident, according to CHD. The CHD said any person who may have been exposed and developed symptoms, including high fever, cough, runny nose, watery ...
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Up to 5.8 million kids have long COVID, study says. One mother discusses the "heartbreaking" search for answers. Study author Dr. Rachel Gross of NYU's Grossman School of Medicine says one major challenge in tracking the illness is that symptoms can vary. Sign up for Breaking News ...
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Doctor urges testing after measles exposure at Heritage Bank Center CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A ...
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What is a breast cancer risk assessment score? Should I get one? This week, actress Olivia Munn shared an Instagram post in which she revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in early 2023. She said that although she had tested negative for mutated BRCA genes (which are associated with a higher risk of ...
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Here are the locations the health unit says you may have been exposed to the measles virus Health experts say immunization is the best protection against the virus. "The risk of measles is low for people who have been fully immunized with two doses of measles vaccine or those born before 1970; however ...
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Woman sues Portland nail salon claiming they gave her herpes PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - ...
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Ultra-processed foods: The new silent killer Oil, fat, sugar, starch and sodium, as well as emulsifiers such as carrageenan, mono- and diglycerides, carboxymethylcellulose, polysorbate and soy lecithin continue to strip food of healthy nutrients while introducing other ingredients that could also be ...
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Why ME/CFS is still so poorly researched and treated I expect a physiological cause and treatment will be found eventually, but in the meantime our health and welfare systems need to be updated to support those living with chronic fatigue. Ewen Tanner Yeaveley, Derbyshire.
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Brisk US flu activity continues as COVID indicators drop further The nation's flu activity remained elevated last week, with an increase in test positivity, as levels of two other respiratory viruses—COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—continued their steady declines, the Centers for Disease Control and ...
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Popular weight loss drugs remain out of reach for many who need them Dr. Laure DeMattia, a bariatric medicine specialist in Norman, Oklahoma, feels the frustration of her patients as they struggle to lose weight. Almost all of her patients at a weight-loss clinic in the suburbs south of Oklahoma City could be helped by ...
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Once kidneys fail, the options are transplant and dialysis Mr Kenneth Ng, who found out his kidneys were failing in 2019, started on peritoneal dialysis in July 2023. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN. Salma Khalik. Senior Health Correspondent. Updated. Mar 16, 2024, 05:00 AM. Published. Mar 16, 2024, 05:00 AM.
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More people getting kidney failure in Singapore SINGAPORE – The number of people getting kidney failure here has gone up by 40 per cent over the past decade, with significantly more men and Malays suffering from it. Among patients starting dialysis in 2022, three in five were men, ...
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Measles exposure reported at Heritage Bank Center Measles symptoms ...
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UNICEF Zimbabwe Humanitarian Situation Report No. 3 (Polio Response) - 14 March 2024 Highlights. To date, Zimbabwe has detected twenty-one (21) circulating vaccine derived polio virus type 2 (cVDPV2) cases in environmental samples (ES) in Harare since October 2023. The samples were from four polio environmental surveillance sites in ...
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Brazil is fighting dengue with bacteria-infected mosquitos As dengue cases continue to rise in Brazil, the country is facing a massive public health crisis. The viral disease, spread by mosquitoes, has sickened more than a million Brazilians in 2024 alone, overwhelming hospitals.
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Measles alert for Sydney's west after baby diagnosed with illness Western Sydney residents have been warned to look out for signs of measles after a baby was hospitalised with the disease. NSW Health said the infant recently returned from south-east Asia, and was too young to be vaccinated.
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New drugs can prolong life of failing kidneys, delaying need for dialysis Dr Chua Horng Ruey, an expert in kidney disease at NUH, with his patient, Madam Chow Yow Leng, who is benefitting from the newer treatment. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO. Salma Khalik. Senior Health Correspondent. Updated. Mar 16, 2024, 05:39 AM. Published.
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Is there a stomach bug going around Oklahoma? What to know about norovirus, symptoms Symptoms of norovirus 2024 · The main symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and/or stomach cramping. · Some people may have a low-grade fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and/or may feel tired.
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You hold the key – Take charge of your kidney health today The kidneys, crucial organs in our body, are responsible for filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood, regulating electrolyte levels, and maintaining blood pressure. However, kidney disease ranks among the top 10 causes ...
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Breast cancer in women Breast cancer is cancer that's found in the breasts. It's the most common type of cancer in women in the UK. Anyone can get breast cancer. What is breast cancer in women? Symptoms · Causes · Tests and next steps · Treatment · Help and support ...
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Alarming scale of sexual violence and abuse on mental health wards We commend the enormous courage and tenacity of the survivors who came forward to speak about their experiences of sexual harassment, rape and sexual abuse, raising awareness of this issue. This was not the first piece ...
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Climate change, deforestation facilitate spread of dengue fever in Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The ongoing heatwaves spurred by climate change, coupled with incomplete urbanization and dense population movement in specific regions, are contributing significantly to the proliferation of dengue fever across ...
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How Does Curcumin Improve Gut Health? Curcumin is a natural compound found in the root of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa), which is a member of the ginger family. It is responsible for the bright yellow colour of turmeric and has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, ...
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102 students remain suspended for overdue vax records The local health unit continues to suspend 102 elementary school students over incomplete immunization records. Ontario's Immunization of School Pupils Act mandates health units to oversee and evaluate immunization records for all students, ...
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Waterborne Parasite That Can Kill Dogs Is Spreading to US West Heterobilharzia americana is a flatworm usually referred as liver fluke. It has never been reported this far west, according to scientists at UCRiverside, who are warning pet owners of the danger. The worm ...
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Massive New Study Presents Strongest Evidence Yet Linking Processed Foods to Range of Health Problems Most of us know that potato chips, store-bought pastries, and sodas aren't the foundation of a healthy diet. But how bad for us are these foods, really? A new review of research involving nearly 10 million participants offers some of the most ...
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New AI tool may help synthesise common Alzheimer's drug in future In a paper published in the journal Nature Communications, the researchers outlined a process using genetically modified bacteria to create a chemical precursor of galantamine as a byproduct of the microbe's normal cellular metabolism. Essentially, the ...
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Scroll on: why your screen-time habits aren't as bad as you think they are Are we addicted to our smartphones? We talk a lot about various sorts of digital "addictions" – smartphone addiction, internet addiction, social media addiction, and so on. None of these are ...
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