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	health Daily update ⋅ April 10, 2024
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	Healthline Here's How Often Low-Risk People Should Be Tested for Prostate Cancer Healthline Novel research could change, and hopefully simplify recommendations and guidelines about a common prostate cancer screening tool. The widely used prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a simple but contentious test that has been the focus of an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Infant Microbiome Development Minimally Affected by Diet, but Metabolite Profiles Differ Medscape Diet has only a marginal impact on microbiome development in infancy, although metabolite profiles differ between breast- and formula-fed infants; circadian rhythm of the gut microbiome is detectable as early as 2 weeks after birth. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Not Linked With Autism, ADHD MedPage Today Taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) during pregnancy was not associated with the development of autism or attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, a large Swedish nationwide cohort study found. Models without sibling control showed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Barron's Bird Flu Isn't Killing Cows. The Experts Are Still Worried. Barron's U.S. agriculture officials have portrayed the outbreak of avian influenza in U.S. dairy cows as a contained problem, affecting just 16 dairy herds in a handful of states. But since the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the positive tests on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Early Detection Of Lung Cancer In Older Smokers Appears More Effective Than Quitting Forbes The earlier the diagnosis via computed tomographic screening the better the chance that the multitude of treatment options which have recently become available to lung cancer patients will work. Furthermore, CT scans can lead to cost savings in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com Not Getting Enough Sleep Might Raise Hypertension Risk, Especially for Women Health.com The report highlights the importance of seeing a specialist if you're having trouble sleeping, as poor sleep can have longterm effects on your cardiovascular health. A new analysis of more than a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Many women still face barriers to getting regular mammograms, CDC study finds CNN A new US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found that the more health-related social needs a woman has - like being food insecure or not being able to afford health care - the less likely she is to get a mammogram, the recommended ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Doctor explains new study on salt substitutes, plus swaps to decrease sodium ABC News Here in the U.S., people get roughly 70% of their sodium intake from packaged and prepared foods -- not from table salt that's added to food when cooking, according to the American Heart Association. Still ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Acetaminophen use in pregnancy not linked to neurodevelopmental disorders, large study finds CNN A statistical model comparing children exposed to acetaminophen during pregnancy with those not exposed found that there was a marginally increased risk of autism, ADHD and intellectual disability in the exposed group. However, a sibling analysis that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com 1st 'atlas' of human ovaries could lead to fertility breakthrough, scientists say Livescience.com The first ever "atlas" of this female reproductive organ could be used to improve fertility treatments, scientists say. Comments (0). Fluorescent microscope image showing a big black circle taking up most of the image with a. Flag as irrelevant
	Anti Aging News Study: Blended Antioxidant Supplement Could Improve Age-Related Health Decline Pharmacy Times A blended mix of antioxidant supplements could improve age-related decline in cognitive and muscle function, according to results from a study led by Koji Fukui, PhD, and affiliated with Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT), along with Fukka You, MD, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Why Exercise Can Affect How You Sleep Bloomberg Alongside psychological and physiological benefits, regular exercise reduces anxiety and regulates the circadian rhythm, which can help improve sleep outcomes, says Erla Bjornsdottir, lead author of the study and chief executive officer and founder of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News About one-third of socially vulnerable women missing recommended mammograms: CDC ABC News Lack of transportation, social isolation were linked to lower mammography use. ByMary Kekatos. April 9, 2024, 11:26 AM. 0:59. One-third of women missing scheduled mammograms: Study. Only 35% of women ages 50-74, with three or more health-related social ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Xylazine has infiltrated the UK's illicit drug market Medical Xpress Xylazine, a powerful animal tranquilizer linked to horrific side effects, is now widespread in the UK illicit drug market. In most cases, xylazine is mixed with strong opioids, such as heroin or fentanyl, which is a common combination in the United ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Measles: South Wales outbreak declared amid two new cases BBC News The children were receiving appropriate care and contacts had been identified. "Measles is a highly infectious disease and cases have been rising across the UK and Europe in recent months, so this development ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Seriously, Now Is the Time to Stop Kissing Sick Birds The New York Times A citizen-science collaboration in New York has turned up a half-dozen birds infected with the avian flu virus. Share ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Do I have seasonal allergies or is it the common cold? The Guardian People often get the two confused, says Dr Jesse Bracamonte, a family physician with Mayo Clinic Family Medicine. In both cases, he explains, there is "nasal stuffiness, a runny nose and sneezing". Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News New Blood Test Promises Hope for Pancreatic Cancer WebMD April 9, 2024 – Researchers are getting closer to being able to reliably screen for pancreatic cancer by conducting tests on a person's blood. Preliminary results were presented this week at a cancer research conference in California and showed that a ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC Action News Potentially fatal illness could be linked to fake Botox, officials say ABC Action News The state health department in Illinois has asked health care facilities to be on the lookout for patients experiencing symptoms of botulism that may be connected to counterfeit Botox injections. There have been two cases of individuals suffering ... Flag as irrelevant
	ScrippsNews It's National Stress Awareness Month. Here's how to keep stress at bay ScrippsNews Certain circumstances may make stress feel inevitable. But Efrat LaMandre, known on TikTok as "Dr. E," shares ways we can help manage it. Stressed woman at desk ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Gazette 'If you use it, test it' with free sexually transmitted infection kits in Linn County The Gazette This evocative message is intended to broaden awareness about the risk of spreading infections through sex that isn't intercourse. "This slogan refers to the idea that individuals who are sexually active should get body parts ... Flag as irrelevant
	Inverse Is it allergies or is it a cold? Here's what's bugging metro Detroit WXYZ Flowers are blooming, leaves are sprouting, and grass is waking up from winter dormancy, and so are spring allergies. "The itchy eyes, the runny nose, the itchy throat, all ... Flag as irrelevant
	Inverse Symptom detective: Is it allergies or the common cold? STLtoday.com As temperatures rise, flowers bloom and viruses continue to circulate, it can be challenging to tell whether it's the last gasps of cold season or if allergy season springs anew. Both have similar symptoms: sneezing, coughing and a runny nose, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WGRZ.com Cancer in young adults on the rise WGRZ.com BUFFALO, N.Y. — Dr. Joyce Ohm, Chair of Cancer Genetics and Genomics at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is an epigenetics expert. She is aware of the uptick in cancer cases among people under age 50. "We wish we completely understood it. Flag as irrelevant
	WSAZ-TV Tri-State doctors brace for impact as US measles cases are on the rise WSAZ-TV The CDC is reporting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Discerning Fact, Fiction, and Misinformation About Contraception Medscape Medscape would like to know if you have been affected by the growing trend of misinformation about contraception and, if so, how you address the matter with your patients. 0. Credit. Lead image: DigitalVision / Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Best Summer Foods For Diabetics NDTV These summer foods for diabetics provide essential nutrients, antioxidants, and fibre while being low in calories and carbohydrates. Keep reading as we share a list of foods you can add to your summer diet to better manage your blood sugar levels. Flag as irrelevant
	News@Northeastern With cancer cases rising in young people, could earlier screenings help save lives? News@Northeastern As cases go up, we may see a shift in when people begin getting screened, according to Gary Young, director of Northeastern University's Center for Health Policy and Healthcare Research. In fact, he's said there's already calls to lower the age of ... Flag as irrelevant
	St. Louis American Allergy season is early this year St. Louis American According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 80 million people suffer with runny nose, itchy eyes, and other allergy symptoms. The severity of symptoms that people will experience depends on what they are allergic to and where they ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAFF Health officials warn as mpox cases rise in the US WAFF Dr. Wes Stubblefield ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes GLP-1s Like Ozempic, Wegovy Don't Substantially Increase Thyroid Cancer Risk, Study Suggests Forbes Popular diabetes and weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, known as GLP-1 medications, were not found to cause a substantial increase in the risk of developing thyroid cancer, according to one of the biggest studies to explore the link, ... Flag as irrelevant
	theconversation.com Drugs like Ozempic won't 'cure' obesity but they might make us more fat-phobic theconversation.com When we look past the hype, this isn't just untrue – it can also be harmful. The focus on weight, as opposed to health, is a feature of diet culture. This frames the pursuit of thinness as more important than other aspects of physical and cultural ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK How your vision can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed – new study The Conversation UK The eyes can reveal a lot about the health of our brain. Indeed, problems with the eyes can be one of the earliest signs of cognitive decline. Our latest study shows that a loss of visual sensitivity can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed ... Flag as irrelevant
	diaTribe Why the 'Oatzempic' Craze Isn't Worth the Hype diaTribe A new TikTok trend touts that "Oatzempic" – a combo of oats, water, and lime juice – encourages rapid weight loss. But experts warn the concoction has little benefit, especially for people with diabetes. Every year, a new fad diet or weight loss trend ... Flag as irrelevant
	AARP 6 Things to Know About Meningococcal Disease AARP U.S. health officials are warning doctors about an uptick in cases of meningococcal disease, a rare but serious illness caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. Its occurrence has been decreasing over the last decade, in large part due to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cigna Newsroom Tips for balancing caregiving and mental health Cigna Newsroom While caregiving for a loved one can be rewarding, it can take a toll on the caregiver's emotional and physical health, resulting in anxiety and depression. Caregiving takes many forms, including assisting with activities of daily living, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express What's behind the 'Oatzempic' craze? Find out if this oats and lime breakfast drink fuels weight loss The Indian Express On social media, trends pop up and vanish quickly, leaving behind a lot of excitement. One hot topic on TikTok lately is that of "Oatzempic" – a breakfast drink of oats blended with lime juice and water that users claim have helped them lose weight by ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today How to prevent Parkinson's disease, the fastest growing neurological condition India Today This degenerative disorder characterised by progressive impairment of motor functions and other debilitating symptoms, has become a pressing global health concern. What is Parkinson's disease? lok ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAFB YOUR HEALTH: Early pancreatic cancer detection gives patients advantage WAFB More than 56,000 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CDC Cost and Access Are Not the Only Barriers Women Face in Getting Lifesaving Mammograms CDC A new CDC Vital Signs study finds that only about 65% of women ages 50-74, with three or more health-related social needs, are up to date with their mammograms. Breast cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAMU 88.5 Listen: What you need to know about the recent uptick in mpox cases WAMU 88.5 A nurse practitioner prepares a syringe with the Mpox vaccine for inoculating a patient. Jeenah Moon / AP. Mpox, the viral disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIRED The ethics of organ transplants and encouraging more live donors WVXU News of the first-ever patient to receive a kidney from a genetically modified pig spread around the world. The procedure was a success, and Richard Slayman was discharged from the hospital. But the case has raised many questions about whether this is ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post 10 mind-blowing facts about peanut allergies that every parent should know New York Post An allergic reaction to peanuts can manifest in a wide range of symptoms, from mild discomfort to severe life-threatening anaphylaxis, according to Maskatia. Symptoms can include hives; skin redness or swelling; itching ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net The healing power of touch: Study finds moderate health benefits across ages News-Medical.net Touch therapies, including massages and kangaroo care, have been demonstrated to improve mental and physical health, development, and anxiety reduction. However, factors like demography, kind, length of contact, health outcomes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Everyday Health New Brain Study Links Loneliness to Sugar Cravings Everyday Health A recent study looked at brain scans of women shown abstract images unrelated to food or images of different sweet and savory foods. Those who felt the most socially isolated had the most activity in brain regions connected to cravings for sugary foods ... Flag as irrelevant
	Neuroscience News Heart disease, depression linked by inflammation Science Daily Date: April 8, 2024; Source: Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Summary: Coronary artery disease and major depression may be genetically linked via inflammatory pathways to an increased risk for cardiomyopathy, a degenerative heart muscle disease, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu India has second-most hepatitis B, C cases after China: WHO report The Hindu India, which was second only to China in the viral hepatitis burden, registered 2.98 crore hepatitis B cases in 2022 while the number of hepatitis C infections stood at 55 lakh. China registered 8.3 crore cases ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News 'Zombie' drug xylazine found in cannabis THC vapes in UK BBC News People using cannabis THC vapes risk inhaling a very dangerous substance called xylazine, UK experts warn after discovering some confiscated products contained the "zombie" drug. The sedative, designed to put big animals such as cows and horses to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas Reflector Eye health may aid in early diagnosis of Alzheimer's and dementia, research shows Kansas Reflector The back of your eye, known as the retina, is like a film on which images form before being sent to the brain via the optic nerve. As such, awareness and maintenance of eye health ... Flag as irrelevant
	POLITICO.eu 'Zombie drug' kills 11 after being found in pot vapes and knockoff pills in UK POLITICO.eu The "zombie drug" has reached European shores. New research from King's College London published on Wednesday found that xylazine, an animal tranquilizer whose nickname derives from the fact that it causes open ulcers to form ... Flag as irrelevant

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