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	health Daily update ⋅ March 2, 2024
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	CBS News US measles cases rise to 41, as CDC tallies infections now in 16 states CBS News Local and state health authorities have publicly discussed the details of at least 39 confirmed or suspected cases of measles across 16 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News CDC shortens 5-day COVID isolation, updates guidance on masks and testing in new 2024 recommendations CBS News The agency cited improvements in the rates of hospitalizations and deaths inflicted by the virus this past season for the change in its recommendations. "COVID-19 remains an important public health threat, but ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN CDC drops 5-day isolation guidance for Covid-19, moving away from key strategy to quell infections CNN People who test positive for Covid-19 no longer need to routinely stay away from others for at least five days, according to new guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued Friday. The change ends a strategy from earlier in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP AMR Industry Alliance calls for 'bold, coordinated' action on antimicrobial resistance CIDRAP To strengthen antibiotic manufacturing standards and reduce the amount of antibiotic pollution released into the environment, the Alliance urges the UN and member states to adopt the Antibiotic Manufacturing Standard published by the group in 2022 as part ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Measles case count up to 41 across 16 states, CDC reports CNN Measles is a vaccine-preventable, highly contagious disease that can lead to serious health consequences for unvaccinated children. CDC. CNN —. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News In Rio, rife with dengue, bacteria-infected mosquitoes are making a difference ABC News Since Rio de Janeiro declared a public health emergency after an outbreak of dengue fever last month, the city has ramped up testing capacities, opened up a dozen of dengue health centers and trained medical staff to attend the ever-growing needs of it ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP WHO shares details of 2 fatal Nipah cases in Bangladesh CIDRAP The second patient is a 3-year-old girl who was isolated in a Dhaka city hospital on January 30, about 2 days after her symptoms began. On the following day her Nipah virus infection was confirmed and she died. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Got COVID? CDC says stay home while you're sick, but drops its 5-day isolation rule NPR The guidance also recommends that people who are recovering from respiratory illness take additional precautions for five days, like wearing well-fitting masks, washing their hands, keeping a distance from others, and improving ventilation in their spaces. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Wildfires linked with increases in mental health problems in nearby residents, study finds CNN Public health leaders who are trying to help people fleeing the massive wildfires in the Texas Panhandle should pay close attention to residents' mental health as well as their physical safety, the findings of a new study suggest. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post CDC officially drops five-day covid isolation guidelines The Washington Post The respiratory virus guidance covers most common respiratory viral illnesses but does not replace specific guidance for pathogens such as measles, an extremely contagious disease that requires much stricter isolation and quarantine measures. Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American This New Antivenom Defangs the Toxins of Cobras, Black Mambas and More Scientific American A synthetic antibody marks a big step toward antivenoms that can protect against every poisonous snake near where you live or travel. By Cassandra Willyard. Black Mamba Snake with open mouth. Black mamba, South Africa. Credit:. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit? ABC News Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools, the CDC says parents can start treating the virus like other respiratory illnesses. ByBIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS AND MORIAH BALINGIT AP education writers. March 1, 2024, 1:19 PM. Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Literacy Project Fungal infections can turn deadly — improving awareness is 'vital' Healio In January, the CDC warned physicians to be cautious when prescribing topical antifungals in light of the recent detection of antimicrobial-resistant superficial fungal infections in the United States. The warning accompanied new findings from a review ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME RSV Vaccine May Be Linked to a Slightly Higher Risk of Guillain-Barre Syndrome TIME The inquiry is based on fewer than two dozen cases seen among more than 9.5 million vaccine recipients, health officials said Thursday. And the available information is too limited to establish whether the shots caused the illnesses, they added. Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Norovirus Cases Are Rising. Here's What to Know TIME Cases of norovirus, a nasty stomach bug that spreads easily, are climbing in the Northeastern U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday. Nationwide, about 12% of most recent norovirus tests sent to the CDC were positive, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Map shows falling childhood vaccination rates in Florida as state faces measles outbreak USA TODAY In the 2021-2022 school year, 91.7% of Florida students provided proof of immunization, the lowest for the state in a decade. The national average for the same year was 93%, according to the CDC. Kinsey Crowley. USA TODAY. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Placenta Issues Linked to Newborns' Brain Aberrations in Congenital Heart Disease MedPage Today Among babies with severe congenital heart disease (CHD), neurological abnormalities tended to cluster in those who had been exposed to some placental pathology while still in the womb, a single-center prospective study found. Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Flu Shots Are Moderately Effective This Season, CDC Says WebMD Overall, this season's flu shot effectiveness is about the same as previous years. "We're right in the range that we typically see when the vaccine is a good match with the viruses that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medriva Latest COVID-19 vaccines reduce hospitalization risk by around half Healio Key takeaways: · The 2023-24 formula COVID-19 and influenza vaccines are about 50% effective at preventing severe disease. · The pace and frequency of new COVID-19 variants underscores the need for monitoring of vaccine effectiveness. Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Gamma Stimulation Promotes Glymphatic Clearance of Amyloid, Slows Alzheimer's Progression Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News It has been shown that noninvasive optogenetic-driven 40 Hz stimulation promotes neural activity and attenuates pathology in the 5XFAD mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. Findings from a new study reveal a key mechanism that may contribute to these ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Dengue cases in Peru are surging, fueled by mosquitoes and high temperatures brought by El Niño ABC News PIURA, Peru -- Residents of Pedregal Grande, a poor neighborhood in the Peruvian city of Piura, receive water for only 30 minutes a day because of shortages, forcing them to collect it in plastic tanks that have become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Flag as irrelevant
	www.medicalnewstoday.com Flavonol-rich foods may help lower disease risk, boost longevity www.medicalnewstoday.com Flavonols are natural compounds present in plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, and tea leaves. A new study shows that consuming a flavonol-rich diet is associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and mortality risk from certain chronic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Extreme Weather Events Raise Death Rates for Weeks Scientific American CLIMATEWIRE | Emergency room visits and deaths can be heightened for weeks after a major extreme weather event, according to a new study from researchers at two Massachusetts hospitals that highlights gaps in federal tracking for billion-dollar disasters. Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American People with Food Allergies Can Treat Symptoms with Asthma Medication, FDA Decides Scientific American New research demonstrates that Xolair, an injectable asthma medication, can reduce severe reactions to peanuts, milk and eggs by dulling an overactive immune response. By Andrew Chapman. Female hands holding a wooden bowl with close peanuts. Credit:. Flag as irrelevant
	PBS Alcohol-related deaths in US jumped 29 percent in 5 years. Here's why, according to experts PBS A study published this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated an annual average of nearly 138,000 people dying from alcohol-related causes, such as motor vehicle crashes, alcohol poisoning, cancer and cirrhosis, based on data from ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Wildfires linked with increases in mental health problems in nearby residents, study finds KTVZ (CNN) — Public health leaders who are trying to help people fleeing the massive wildfires in the Texas Panhandle should pay close attention to residents' mental health as well as their physical safety, the findings of a new study suggest. Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Business Implement the 3C Model of Vaccine Hesitancy, RSV Risk in Older Adults Pharmacy Times Pharmacists could be the deciding factor that impacts an individual's decision on whether to receive their RSV vaccination, emphasizing the need for knowledge on vaccination hesitantly among adults. Published in the Canadian Pharmacists Journal, ... Flag as irrelevant
	FiercePharma With Sanofi left as the lone supplier of tetanus shots in the US, CDC warns of shortage FiercePharma Another option, without any supply issues, are combination vaccines for tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap). The CDC has asked providers to transition to use of Tdap vaccines "whenever possible.". Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 10 News Phoenix Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of cancer, heart disease, early death, study says FOX 10 News Phoenix "Processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, dairy products, and French fries were the main foods contributing to the total of ultra-processed food consumed," an author of one of the studies stated. Flag as irrelevant
	KPTV.com Marijuana use linked to higher risk of stroke and heart attack, according to recent data KPTV.com "We know that toxins ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Obesity on the rise, high levels of undernutrition persist in India: What a new study says The Indian Express Adults — anyone over the age of 20 years — are considered to be obese, if they have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or more. BMI is a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters, according to the Centers for Disease Control ... Flag as irrelevant
	InventUM | University of Miami Miller School of Medicine AI, Computer Simulations and Heart Disease InventUM | University of Miami Miller School of Medicine "We are bringing together artificial intelligence (AI), computational simulations and extended reality—collectively called AISER—at our Center for Digital Cardiovascular Innovations," said Dr. Chatzizisis, who leads a multidisciplinary team at the only ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPBS County investigating possible tuberculosis exposure at San Diego City College KPBS The county's Tuberculosis Program is working with San Diego City College and SDCC's Early Education Center Friday to notify employees, students and children potentially exposed to tuberculosis on the SDCC campus. Exposures to the general public, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WATN - Local 24 Here's what medical professionals say you should do to fight seasonal allergies in Memphis WATN - Local 24 Congestion. Sneezing. Itchy eyes, nose and throat. Runny nose and eyes. Post nasal drip (drainage in the throat). Fatigue. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Measles may be spreading in some Canadian communities, officials warn CBC.ca There are early signals that measles — one of the world's most contagious viruses — may be quietly spreading within parts of Canada as health officials brace for more imported infections during the March Break travel season. Flag as irrelevant
	WKYT Doctors stress importance of screenings during Colon Cancer Awareness Month WKYT LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) ... Flag as irrelevant
	WALB Have you been screened lately? March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month WALB ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - ... Flag as irrelevant
	The News Journal Seasonal allergies seem like colds. Here's the difference, how to fight them as spring nears The News Journal Flowers are starting to bloom. The grass is starting to turn green and grow. And trees are starting to come out of their hibernation and sprout leaves again. It's springtime and when all of those plants bloom, so does allergy season.; ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Heart Association Can people with an irregular heartbeat drink coffee? American Heart Association When Dr. David Kao tells patients they have atrial fibrillation – an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that can lead to stroke, blood clots or other health issues – their first question is usually "Do I have to give up coffee?". Flag as irrelevant
	CDC Older Adults Now Able to Receive Additional Dose of Updated COVID-19 Vaccine CDC For Immediate Release: Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Contact: Media Relations (404) 639-3286. Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for adults ages 65 years and older to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Behavioral Health Business Alcohol-Related Deaths Spike By 29% in US, But Opioid Crisis Overshadows Alcohol Use Disorder Behavioral Health Business More work needs to be done to educate the general public, primary care providers and the behavioral health industry to address the impact of AUD and excessive alcohol consumption. Advertisement. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study links magnetite particle exposure to Alzheimer's disease symptoms News-Medical.net The research team, from UTS, UNSW Sydney and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore, examined the impact of air pollution on brain health in mice, as well as in human neuronal cells in the lab. Flag as irrelevant
	STAT Why do some women experience UTI pain with no clear infection? A mouse study offers clues STAT Researchers at Duke University found that, in mice with recurrent UTIs, the immune response in the bladder acted too strongly to build back nerves lost in shedding the infection. This overgrowth of nerves caused pelvic pain and frequent urination, some of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Axios Deaths from drinking surged during pandemic: CDC Axios There were about 488 deaths per day from excessive drinking in the U.S. during the height of the pandemic from 2020 to 2021, part of a surge in alcohol-related fatalities seen over five years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 26, 2024 American Medical Association Diets high in ultra-processed foods linked to more than 30 health conditions · Long COVID may cause measurable cognitive decline · The rate of antidepressants prescribed to young people surged during the pandemic · Membership Moves Medicine™. Flag as irrelevant
	ReliefWeb UNICEF Zimbabwe Humanitarian Situation Report No. 2 (Polio Response) -- 01 March 2024 ReliefWeb Reporting Period: 17 February 2024 to 1 March 2024. Highlights. • Zimbabwe detected seventeen circulating vaccine derived polio virus type 2 (cVDPV2) from environmental samples in Harare since October 2023. The samples were from four polio ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Noise and sound: Hearing loss and tinnitus Canada.ca Hearing loss; Tinnitus; How loud sound affects your ears over time; How to tell if a sound is too loud; Warning signs of hearing loss. Hearing loss. The primary causes of permanent hearing loss are age and exposure to loud sounds. Flag as irrelevant
	Hamilton Health Sciences What is measles? Hamilton Health Sciences Hamilton Public Health Services and Brant County Health Unit are investigating exposures in Hamilton and Brantford related to a confirmed case of measles. Dr. Jacqueline Wong, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Hamilton Health Sciences ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Three things to know about your brain on menopause – and how to navigate the changes The Guardian Approximately 70% of women experience neurological symptoms during the menopausal transition, says Emily Jacobs, an associate professor at the University of California at Santa Barbara and director of the Ann S Bowers women's brain health initiative. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report US Deaths Linked to Alcohol Keep Rising, Especially Among Women U.S. News & World Report By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter. HealthDay. THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Deaths where alcohol played a key role climbed sharply in recent years, hitting women even harder than men, new government data shows. Flag as irrelevant

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