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	health Daily update ⋅ April 13, 2024
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	CBS News Botox shots, possibly counterfeit, linked to botulism-like illnesses CBS News Federal officials are trying to determine the source of Botox injections — some of the shots potentially counterfeits — linked to an outbreak of botulism-like illnesses in several U.S. states. The Food and Drug Administration told CBS MoneyWatch it is ... Flag as irrelevant
	AboutLawsuits.com Are e-Cigarettes Bad for the Heart? Medscape Their introduction was based on the assessment that they were 95% less harmful than traditional cigarettes. Advertising suggests that e-cigarettes are a good alternative to conventional combustible cigarettes and can serve as a gateway to quitting smoking. Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal The New, More-Hopeful Face of Alzheimer's Disease The Wall Street Journal Advances in early detection and management of the disease have changed the way patients view an Alzheimer's diagnosis—and how they live with it. New developments in early detection and management of Alzheimer's, as well as new medications, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News It's the first drug shown to slow Alzheimer's. Why is is it off to a slow start? ABC News The first drug shown to slow Alzheimer's hit the U.S. market over a year ago, but sales have lagged and diagnosis and treatment remain complicated. ByTOM MURPHY AP health writer. April 12, 2024, 2:18 PM. Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Could US Measles Cases Break a Record This Year? What to Know WebMD Since 2000, measles outbreaks have been a result of unvaccinated international travelers bringing measles back to the U.S. after being infected abroad, then spreading the disease among other unvaccinated people. But vaccination rates have ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.scientificamerican.com Paxlovid COVID Treatment Most Beneficial for Unvaccinated People with Risk Factors. Others May Not Need It www.scientificamerican.com A recent study suggests that Paxlovid is ineffective at treating symptoms in people with mild illness or those who have been fully vaccinated. It is still a lifesaving medication in vulnerable groups. By Riis Williams. Medicine. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe? ABC News A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has spread to more than two dozen herds in eight states. ByJONEL ALECCIA AP health writer. April 12, 2024, 2:18 PM. 1:09. National headlines from ABC News. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR CDC warns that measles spike poses a 'renewed threat' to the disease's elimination NPR A spike in measles cases, largely caused by people not getting vaccinated, poses a "renewed threat" to the declaration in 2000 that the highly contagious airborne disease had been eliminated in the United States. "The U.S. measles elimination status ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.health.com Replacing Sugar With Sweeteners Can Help Maintain Weight Loss Without Increasing Disease Risk www.health.com Using low- or no-calorie sweeteners in place of sugar after weight loss may help with weight management without increasing disease risk. People who used sweeteners experienced an improved mood, reduced cravings for sweet foods, and greater diet ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Emory study finds new method of handling deadly stroke Atlanta Journal Constitution A breakthrough clinical trial in Atlanta found that a surgical technique to remove blood clots not only did so effectively, but also cut recovery times in some cases to days – allowing patients who suffered the worst kinds of previously fatal strokes ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.healthday.com Tylenol During Pregnancy Not Linked to Higher Risk of ADHD, Autism WebMD Taking over-the-counter pain relievers with acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, during your pregnancy will not increase your child's risk of having autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or an intellectual disability, a large study found. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline High-Seafood Diets May Increase Risk of Exposure to 'Forever Chemicals' Healthline Fish that are high in mercury should be consumed less often. Researchers and experts agree more stringent public health guidelines surrounding seafood intake need to be established. A new study showed that people ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com As bird flu spreads in the US, is it safe to eat eggs? What to know about the risk to humans Today.com This is the first time the avian influenza strain of highly pathogenic H5N1, which causes severe and often fatal disease in birds, has been found in cows. "That's pretty unusual," says Schaffner. However, this H5N1 strain does not seem to be making cows ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY No link between COVID vaccine, cardiac arrest in young people, new CDC study finds USA TODAY The assessment, conducted between June 2021 and December 2022, investigated the death certificates and vaccination records of 1,292 Oregon decedents aged between 16 and 30 who had died of "cardiac or undetermined" causes. " ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Oregon data: COVID vaccines not tied to sudden cardiac death in young people CIDRAP For the study, published yesterday in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Oregon Health Authority researchers examined 1,292 death certificates and immunization data for documentation of COVID-19 mRNA vaccination within 100 days of death. Flag as irrelevant
	PBS What you need to know about the latest outbreak of dengue fever PBS Estimates include confirmed and suspected dengue cases. Chart: Jenna Cohen/PBS NewsHourSource: Pan-American Health Organization ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit What's Going Around: Asthma, flu, allergies, stomach viruses WDIV ClickOnDetroit Here's our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals. Wayne County – Asthma flare-ups, influenza, strep throat, upper respiratory infections, seasonal allergies. Flag as irrelevant
	OPB News Oregon study: COVID-19 vaccine not associated with cardiac deaths in healthy young people OPB News However, due to its limitations, the study could not rule out the possibility that in very rare cases, cardiac death may be a complication of the vaccine. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Free pool and gym for people with Parkinson's BBC News A number of leisure centres have offered free membership to people with Parkinson's Disease in a bid to help them stay healthy and active. Since it was launched in South Warwickshire, almost 70 people have taken up the offer, bosses said. Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Bird flu spreads to 3 more Michigan commercial dairy farms mlive.com The highly pathogenic avian flu has infected more Michigan dairy farms only three weeks after it first spread to cattle. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced Friday, April 12 the bird flu was detected in three ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Chlamydia vaccine triggers immune response in early trial UPI.com A chlamydia vaccine has triggered immune responses in an early trial, raising hopes that one day it might help curb the spread of the sexually transmitted infection (STI). Advertisement. There is currently no vaccine for chlamydia, which is the most ... Flag as irrelevant
	KEYT Santa Barbara County Public Health Department reminds citizens about STI testing KEYT The time period is meant to raise awareness about STIs in efforts to reduce stigma and increase knowledge on how to treat them, prevent them and test for them. Gonorrhea and syphilis numbers ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Columbian OHA study finds no link between COVID-19 vaccine and cardiac deaths The Columbian During the pandemic, reports linked the COVID-19 vaccine to cardiac deaths, especially among young people, but a new study by the Oregon Health Authority found no connection between the two. The study, published Thursday by the Centers for Disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.genengnews.com CRISPR Tool Shown Highly Effective at Neutralizing RNA Viruses in Cytoplasm www.genengnews.com Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) report that they have developed a new tool (Cas13d-NCS) that allows CRISPR RNA molecules that are located within the cell to move to the cytoplasm to make it effective at ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Cystic fibrosis drug found to be safe and effective in newborns News-Medical.net A Cystic Fibrosis drug targeting the basic defect that causes the condition has been shown to be safe and effective in newborns aged four weeks and above, new research involving RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Children's Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.slobodenpecat.mk The Lancet Commission on Prostate Cancer: Strategies to Prepare for Predicted Increases in Disease Burden by 2040 The ASCO Post Investigators have projected impending increases in the incidence and mortality rates of prostate cancer—especially among individuals in low- and middle-income countries—and proposed new strategies to improve screening, awareness, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Spring Covid-19 vaccinations campaign begins in Lincolnshire BBC News Julie Humphreys, from Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust, said eligible people did not need to wait to be invited to book a vaccination. "After several successive Covid-19 vaccination campaigns ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian 'I felt pains all over my body': Argentina battles dengue outbreak as politicians pass up vaccine opportunity The Guardian On a particularly warm autumn afternoon in Buenos Aires, Michelly Natalí Barreto Sánchez, 22, began to feel unwell. As she served customers at La Boca, the bar she had opened in Villa 31, one of the capital's largest slums, she suddenly started to ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAY Learn to manage stress during Stress Awareness Month WBAY "The economy, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanford Medical Center Report AI improves accuracy of skin cancer diagnoses in Stanford Medicine-led study Stanford Medical Center Report Artificial intelligence algorithms powered by deep learning improve skin cancer diagnostic accuracy for doctors, nurse practitioners and medical students in a study led by the Stanford Center for Digital Health. April 11, 2024 - By Krista Conger. Flag as irrelevant
	National Institute for Health Research NIHR funded study offers hope for targeted treatment of long COVID National Institute for Health Research An NIHR and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funded study has revealed that long COVID leads to ongoing inflammation which can be detected in blood. This suggests that existing drugs which help treat conditions that affect the body's immune system ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV PFAS exposure from high seafood diets may be underestimated Science Daily Date: April 12, 2024; Source: Dartmouth College; Summary: A study suggests that people with diets high in seafood may face a greater risk of exposure to PFAS -- the family of human-made toxins known as 'forever chemicals' -- than previously thought. Flag as irrelevant
	Futurity: Research News Why some people with rheumatoid arthritis have pain without inflammation Science Daily In a new paper in Science Translational Medicine, she and her colleagues suggest an explanation. These patients have a suite of 815 genes that activate abnormal growth of sensory neurons in tissues that cushion the affected joints. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net AI program can help identify signs of childbirth-related PTSD News-Medical.net Researchers have adapted an artificial intelligence (AI) program to identify signs of childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) by evaluating short narrative statements of patients who have given birth. The program successfully ... Flag as irrelevant
	WXOW.com More young people being diagnosed with cancer WXOW.com LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) -- The American Cancer Society reports overall cancer death rates are declining but healthcare professionals are seeing more young people being diagnosed. "Cancers are traditionally diagnosed in people over the age of 65," ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLS-TV CDC investigating after botulism-like illness appears to stem from fake Botox injections in IL, TN WLS-TV "Cosmetic injections should be an FDA-approved product, administered by licensed providers and in licensed settings," the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement. "The sources of these botulinum toxin products are unknown or ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Times Novel CT exam reduces need for invasive artery treatment Science Daily Date: April 11, 2024; Source: Radiological Society of North America; Summary: A new study showed that a non-invasive imaging test can help identify patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing who need a revascularization procedure. Share:. Flag as irrelevant
	Dartmouth News PFAS Exposure From High Seafood Diets May Be Underestimated Dartmouth News Study stresses the need to set safety standards for "forever chemicals" in seafood. Image. Image. Person wearing black gloves laying out seafood. A new study finds that high-seafood diets may present a greater risk of PFAS exposure than thought. Flag as irrelevant
	Meath Chronicle Ashbourne boy youngest in the world to trial landmark cystic fibrosis drug Meath Chronicle Siblings Kara (aged 6) and Isaac Moss (aged 2), with their parents Debbie and Wayne Moss, who participated in a landmark study which supports use of a ground-breaking Cystic Fibrosis drug in infants from four weeks of age. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters UK Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says Reuters UK Nigeria is one of the hotspots of the deadly disease in Africa. Last year, a 50% rise in annual cases was reported across 26 African countries regarded as meningitis hyperendemic countries, according to the WHO. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Bay Area South Bay authorities attempt to eradicate 'aggressive' mosquito species NBC Bay Area Authorities in Santa Clara County are trying to eradicate an "aggressive" species of mosquito before it can become established, a spokesperson for the county said Thursday. A half-dozen non-native Aedes aegytpi mosquitoes have been detected in East San ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News 1 Kentucky's high oral cancer rate Spectrum News 1 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — April is oral cancer awareness month. According to a news release from Innovative Oral Surgery And Dental Implant Studio, 58,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year. Flag as irrelevant
	KTVU San Francisco Health experts eye newly reported cases of whooping cough in San Francisco KTVU San Francisco "People should not be panicking at all about this," said Dr. Monic Gandhi, an infectious disease expert at UCSF Medical Center. "The main thing is to control the outbreak, meaning that anyone who has these symptoms has to stay home, has to get the ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.nature.com New CRISPR Tool Boosts Innovative Antiviral Defense Mirage News As the world prepares for future and ongoing global health threats from RNA viruses such as the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, breakthrough advances in antiviral development are becoming a critical weapon in the fight against these infectious diseases. Flag as irrelevant
	KEYT Statement from HHS Assistant Secretary for Health ADM Rachel Levine for STI Awareness Week–April 14-20, 2024 HHS.gov This week marks Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Awareness Week, an opportunity to raise awareness about STIs and how they impact our lives. In the United States, data from 2022 show that STI remain high among all demographic groups. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Exercise at This Time of Day Is Best for People Living with Obesity, Overweight Healthline It was also linked with a lower risk for cardiovascular and microvascular disease. Evening exercise may help by improving sleep and metabolic health. It's important to check with your doctor and start slow with any new ... Flag as irrelevant
	Virginia Tech Daily Lyme Disease in Dogs: What Dog Owners Should Know Virginia Tech Daily These bacteria are transmitted to humans and animals through the bite of infected ticks, specifically the black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis) in the northeastern and north-central United States and the western black-legged tick (Ixodes pacificus) on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	iVillage Is black coffee good for you? 1 cup or more a day can offer these health benefits iVillage Coffee beans contain powerful antioxidants. Here's what the research says about coffee's impact on heart health, brain health, weight loss and mood. Black coffee. Flag as irrelevant
	Moneycontrol.com Study Examines Intermittent Fasting and Cardiovascular Mortality jamanetwork.com Limiting time spent eating to an 8-hour window or less each day—a type of so-called intermittent fasting—was linked with a 91% increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared with eating throughout a 12- to 16-hour period, according to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Alcohol abuse sent nearly twice as many women to the hospital during pandemic, study finds CNN "That uptick in drinking is likely contributing to the really serious alcohol-related liver disease, mood disorders, alcohol withdrawal problems and heart and gastric concerns we found in our study." Research shows the ... Flag as irrelevant

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