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Syphilis cases are rising in babies. Illinois has a potential solution The warmline acts as a triage center for questions about test interpretation, diagnosis and treatment. The perinatal syphilis warmline builds off of Illinois' perinatal HIV hotline, which was started statewide in 2005. These phone lines ...
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Following Measles Outbreaks, Officials Grow Wary of Renewed Threat A close-up view of an MMR vaccine dose on a tray in a clinic. Measles is among the most contagious of diseases; each infected person can spread the virus to as many as ...
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New research casts doubt on intermittent fasting. Does it work? Intermittent fasting is one of the many trendy ways people try to lose or maintain their weight. Also known as time-restricted eating, the practice is a method of weight loss that confines a person's eating window to set times — typically eight hours ...
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Benefits of a Cold Water Plunge May Lack Quality Science, Report Says While cold water immersion therapy may offer some potential benefits, it may not be safe for everyone. A 2022 lawsuit was filed against Wim Hof after a teenage girl drowned and other people have allegedly drowned after ...
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Not Getting Enough Sleep Might Raise Your Risk of Diabetes—Even If You Eat a Healthy Diet Though researchers can't yet say poor sleep causes type 2 diabetes, the new study offers more evidence that getting inadequate sleep is linked to serious health complications, experts said. Not ...
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Phase 3 trial for TB vaccine candidate launches in South Africa The trial, announced today by the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI), will evaluate whether the adjuvanted subunit vaccine M72/AS01E protects adolescents and adults from progressing from latent TB to active pulmonary TB and is well ...
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Pitt study outlines new way to tackle HIV "The field now as a whole is looking at curative research," said Lori Emert-Sedlak, a research associate professor of microbiology and molecular genetics at Pitt and first author on the paper. "There are many drugs that suppress the virus," she said. "We ...
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The Most Extensive Study Yet of 'Havana Syndrome' Turns Up… Nada? This transcript has been edited for clarity. Welcome to Impact Factor, your weekly dose of commentary on a new medical study. I'm Dr F. Perry Wilson of the Yale School of Medicine. Imagine you're a diplomat, or analyst, or an intelligence officer ...
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Bristol University heart research gets nearly £500k in funding The Bristol team, led by Professor Abigail Fraser, will receive £476,620 from the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The team is looking for breakthroughs in heart and circulatory diseases research.
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Citadel CEO Ken Griffin just donated $50M to Baptist Health. What it means for patients Griffin's gift, the largest single donation in Baptist Health South Florida's nearly 65-year history, is expected to help the not-for-profit hospital system expand research capabilities at its Miami Neuroscience Institute and improve patient care, leaders ...
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CDC Issue Alert and Urge Vaccination Against Measles Ehrenfeld stressed that when people are not vaccinated against infectious diseases like measles, they put themselves and others at risk of infection, which may lead to severe illness, disability, and even death. High- ...
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CDC, AMA Issue Calls to Get Vaccinated Against Measles TUESDAY, March 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Two of America's leading health organizations are highlighting a global rise in measles cases as yet another reason for families to make sure they get the measles vaccine.
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Measles exposure reported at SF Bay Area restaurant Anyone who was at the Sons of Liberty Alehouse in downtown San Leandro on March 9 between 4:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus, the department said.
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Scientists say they can cut HIV out of cells Scientists say they have successfully eliminated HIV from infected cells, using Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology. Working like scissors, but at the molecular level, it cuts DNA so "bad" bits can be removed or inactivated.
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A new CDC warning about the spread of measles The virus was once eradicated in the US because of the measles vaccination. Parents we spoke with on Tuesday at the South Beach Park and Sunshine Playground in Jacksonville Beach had mixed feelings about vaccinating their children, despite the rise in new ...
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Could Intermittent Fasting Diets Raise Heart Risks? By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. HealthDay. TUESDAY, March 19, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Intermittent fasting might be bad for your heart, a new study warns. People who restricted their eating to an 8-hour window had nearly twice the risk of ...
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All you need to know about ketamine and why the NHS is prescribing it Patients who qualify are initially offered three to six ketamine infusions over as many weeks. Each infusion eases depression symptoms for 10 days, on average. Around half respond well and want to continue treatment, which is usually needed for years.
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COVID vaccines found to cut risk of heart failure, blood clots following virus infection: Study The positive health effects lasted for up to a year and were more pronounced right after getting vaccinated. "While there has been concern about the risk of myocarditis and other thromboembolic events following vaccination, this analysis ...
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Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at San Leandro restaurant Those that were at Sons of Liberty Restaurant on Saturday March 9 from 4:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. might have been exposed to the highly-contagious viral infection, health officials said. By Audrey Asistio • Published 13 seconds ago.
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The middle-aged brain changes a lot – and it's key to understanding dementia Our brains change more rapidly at various times of our lives, as though life's clock was ticking faster than usual. Childhood, adolescence and very old age are good examples of this. Yet for much of adulthood, the same clock seems to tick fairly ...
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15 measles cases now confirmed in Chicago since beginning of March Last week, a total of 98 migrants staying in the shelter at 2248 S. Halsted St. were placed in quarantine for measles exposure at a Chicago-area hotel set up by the State of Illinois. Of those 98 migrants, 48 of them are children.
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Over 1400 Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph students face suspension over incomplete vaccination records Over 1,400 students under the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) system have incomplete vaccination records and are facing suspension orders Wednesday. These orders are issued by the medical officer of health, Nicola Mercer.
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Four years after the pandemic began, a mental health crisis continues across the country On March 19, 2020, the world was grappling with the newly emerging Sars-CoV-2 virus. A day earlier, the state had seen its first COVID-related death. Then-Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto announced the city was further restricting "face-to-face interactions" ...
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Childhood trauma can lead to mental health issues among young adults: Study SINGAPORE – Traumatic childhood experiences like emotional neglect may lead to a higher prevalence of mental health issues such as anxiety when the child becomes a young adult, says a new study. Dr Lee Jungup from the National University of Singapore's ...
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Weather a change in the weather Shelat said that these viruses can cause upper respiratory infections, which are characterized by several symptoms: Runny nose; Postnasal drip; Fevers greater than 100.4 degrees; Shortness of ...
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Can vaping cause changes in our cells? So, vaping isn't risk-free and children and people who have never smoked shouldn't vape. But research overall still finds that legal vaping is far less harmful than smoking and can help people ...
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2 gastrointestinal deaths tied to restaurant's mushrooms Two people died after eating mushrooms from a Montana restaurant as part of an outbreak of gastrointestinal illnesses, according to a new report by theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. The report highlighted a series of ...
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Advanced hydrogel promotes GI wound healing To address the limitations presented by currently available GI wound management materials, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, developed a sprayable adhesive hydrogel product. The ...
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Spring allergy season has arrived. One pharmacist offers affordable treatment advice ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — It is officially spring, but it is also a time for allergies. Local pharmacies are seeing an uptick in people coming in who are experiencing allergy symptoms. Pharmacists say as the pollen count continues to rise, so has the ...
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Salmonella infections across Canada linked to snakes and their rodent feed New Brunswick (1); Newfoundland and Labrador (3). "Many of the individuals who became sick reported direct or indirect contact with snakes and feeder rodents (used as reptile food) before ...
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Sugary drinks, fruit juices linked to higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes among boys Research Highlights: Preliminary findings from a long-term study of children in Massachusetts have potentially linked regularly drinking sugary drinks and fruit juices (8 ounces or more daily) during childhood and adolescence to a higher risk of ...
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Salmonella outbreak linked to snakes, rodents has infected 70 in Canada "Many of the individuals who became sick reported direct or indirect contact with snakes and feeder rodents (used as reptile food) before their illnesses occurred," PHAC said in its notice. "Some people ...
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Even among the insured, weight loss drugs are rarely prescribed, study suggests Powerful weight loss medications aren't reaching the people who need them most, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. The barriers to the drugs are many: Getting a prescription; finding a pharmacy with ...
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You can control spring allergy symptoms by planning ahead The CDC says preparing ...
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Medications for Type 2 diabetes, weight loss & kidney health not always provided as needed More recent pharmaceutical treatments for both Type 2 diabetes and weight loss include liraglutide and semaglutide (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, GLP1-RA), plus tirzepatide, which is a dual GLP1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide ...
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New prostate treatment is life changing - patient Surgeons across the South East have started offering a new treatment to patients with an enlarged prostate. BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a progressive disease that can affect men as young as 30, with an estimated 4.4 million struggling with ...
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Updated COVID-19 guidance: Marquette no longer requiring isolation in accordance with CDC This change will go into effect on Tuesday, March 19. Individuals who test positive or have symptoms of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses should stay home and away from others until symptoms are improving and ...
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Intermittent fasting linked to high risk of cardiovascular death, study reveals Among participants with existing cardiovascular disease, an eating duration between eight and 10 hours per day was also associated with a 66 per cent higher risk of death from heart disease or stroke.
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ICYMI: Pennsylvania Department of Health offers training to tackle changing overdose epidemic The Department of Health launched new training opportunities to help prevent unintentional drug overdoses. These online courses are offered at no cost and include continuing education credits for health care providers which may also meet various licensing ...
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CDC releases new Covid isolation guidelines SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - ...
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GPs leading Meningococcal B vaccine rollout Queensland GPs have administered more than 500 Meningococcal B vaccines a day to infants and older teenagers since the State Government's free rollout began on 1 March. A total of 17,815 doses of meningococcal B vaccine have been administered to ...
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Double Jointedness May Be Linked to Higher Risk of Long COVID People who are 'double jointed,' a condition formally known as generalised joint hypermobility, may be at heightened risk of long COVID, suggests a case-control study published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health.
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First day of spring spikes allergies across Central Texas AUSTIN, Texas — The first day of spring 2024 is here! While Tuesday's forecast is a bit cooler than average, partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 60s are certainly spring-like enough to celebrate. However, if you notice the gorgeous weather and ...
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Avian flu suspected after birds found dead on Nahant beach, officials say The birds are suspected of having avian bird flu, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife said in a statement to Boston.com. By Julia Yohe • Published 29 mins ago • Updated 5 mins ago. Getty Images. Seagulls along the Anasagar lake in ...
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Digital Desk: Alzheimer's Association 2024 report MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - ...
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3 more measles cases confirmed in Laval Since the beginning of 2024, Quebec has been experiencing an outbreak of measles in several regions, including Laval. Five cases have now been reported in the region north of Montreal. Quebec's Health Ministry says there have now been 28 confirmed ...
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Sodas, Fruit Juices Raise Boys' Odds for Type 2 Diabetes By Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporters. HealthDay. WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 -- Boys who drink lots of sugary soda and fruit juice could be more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study has found.
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Can microplastics in blood vessels raise the risk of stroke? We go behind the headlines to fact check stories claiming that tiny pieces of plastic in blood vessels may increase the chance of having a heart attack or stroke. The idea that tiny plastic particles, so small that they mostly cannot be seen by the ...
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New rules mean all poultrykeepers must register their birds Richard Griffiths, British Poultry Council chief executive, said: "Timely communication ensures all bird keepers receive important updates and stay informed, amplifying efforts to work together to track and control the spread of avian influenza.
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Salmonella infections across Canada linked to snakes and their rodent feed An ongoing outbreak of salmonella infections in eight provinces is linked to snakes and rodents used to feed them, the Public Health Agency of Canada says. As of March 19, there are 70 confirmed cases of Salmonella I and Salmonella typhimurium illness ...
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