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Household study shows dogs, cats share multidrug-resistant bacteria with their owners The results of new research to be presented later this month at the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) Global Congress suggest companion animals could play a role in the spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria.
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Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Linked to Premature Mortality for Moms Health complications experienced during pregnancy may increase the risk for early death for patients, even decades after giving birth, according to a new study. The findings, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, underscore the importance of integrating ...
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Study shows increase in serious alcohol-related complications early in pandemic A new study in JAMA Health Forum shows increases in serious alcohol-related complications in 4 of 18 COVID-19 pandemic months studied (through September 2021), and suggests that women aged 40 to 64 years experienced increases of 33.3% to 56.0% in ...
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4 Years In, a Sobering Look at Long COVID Progress What started as a pandemic that killed nearly 3 million people globally in 2020 alone would turn into a chronic disease causing a long list of symptoms — from extreme fatigue, to brain fog, tremors, nausea, headaches, rapid heartbeat, and more.
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1st-of-its-kind Parkinson's treatment may slow aggressive disease, trial hints A new antibody drug for Parkinson's disease appears to slow the progression of its movement-related symptoms, at least in some patients. Comments (0). illustration of red, y-shaped antibodies gathering around a large, blue nerve cell.
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Were COVID-19 Vaccines to Blame for Infertility? Heart Attacks? A New Report Weighs In The Moderna and Pfizer shots can cause myocarditis, but evidence suggests they don't cause infertility, Guillain-Barré syndrome, Bell's palsy, TTS or heart attack, according to the report. By Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder. |. April 16, 2024.
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Exercise May Lower Amount of Aging-Related Biomarkers in Muscles A type of lipid called BMPs is present in higher amounts in the tissues of older mice and muscles of older people. Lipids are a group of molecules that include fats, waxes, and others that play a number of roles in the body, and are sometimes linked to ...
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Sugar Substitutes Satisfy Appetite, Blunt Insulin Response Biscuits reformulated with the sweeteners and sweetness enhancers (S&SEs) neotame and stevia rebaudioside M (StRebM) yield similar appetite responses as sucrose-sweetened ones but decrease post-meal insulin and glucose levels in adults with overweight ...
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Study on rats shows a junk food diet can cause long-term damage to adolescent brains A new USC-led study on rats that feasted on a high-fat, sugary diet raises the possibility that a junk food-filled diet in teens may disrupt their brains' memory ability for a long time. "What we see not just in this paper, but in some of our other ...
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Las Vegas, Cincinnati officials track measles exposures from infected visitors Health officials in the Las Vegas area and Cincinnati have issued warnings about potential measles exposures in public locations linked to sick visitors from out of state, part of an ongoing rise in measles activity in the United States.
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Premature babies in Lincolnshire to take part in sodium bicarbonate study The BASE study will examine the use of sodium bicarbonate in treating metabolic acidosis. The condition, common in premature babies, arises when there is a build-up of acid in the blood ...
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Mosquito season returns: Expert shares tips to prevent bites amid rising temperatures WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — With the weather warming up and humidity rising, it's that time of year again when the mosquitoes are also enjoying the nice weather. Experts recommend using EPA-approved repellants like picaridin, DEET, and eucalyptus oil.
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Top state, city health officials discuss lessons learned from Chicago measles outbreak The epicenter of cases, the migrant shelter in Pilsen, which prompted the city to move dozens of families to a hotel in Hyde Park, where they were put under 21-day quarantine. "These ...
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Accelerated aging may be a cause of increased cancers in people under 55 Researchers from the Washington University in St. Louis's medical school presented the findings from their study on accelerated aging earlier this month at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting. Ruiyi Tian, one of the ...
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Harris County health officials are preparing for a busy mosquito season HCPH Executive Director Barbie Robinson said the Houston area is perfect breeding conditions for the pesky flying insects. "Our region is prone to hurricanes, tropical storms, and ...
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That second human bird flu illness brings stepped-up involvement by the CDC About 10 days ago, after a second human case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu was announced, the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC) reworked its markup on the issue, not the message. Since it first struck a commercial poultry flock on U.S. ...
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Universal Vaccine Strategy Boosts Body's RNAi Response to Viruses "These RNAi then knock down the virus." The authors also explained, "Antiviral RNA interference (RNAi) is a recently recognized mammalian immune response to RNA virus infection …Consistent with its role in antiviral defense, the RNAi pathway is targeted ...
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Avian flu infects another commercial poultry farm in Michigan As Michigan grapples with the bird flu spreading to cows, it has infected another commercial poultry farm. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced Tuesday, April 16 the highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected at a ...
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Could not getting enough sleep increase your risk of type 2 diabetes? Researchers analysed data from the UK Biobank, a large biomedical database which serves as a global resource for health and medical research. They looked at information from 247,867 adults, following their health outcomes for more than a decade.
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Oregon study: COVID-19 vaccine not associated with cardiac deaths in healthy young people A new study found no evidence of a potential complication of the COVID-19 vaccine — myocarditis — in cardiac deaths in the state. Image. SHUTTERSTOCK. by Amelia Templeton|Oregon Public Broadcasting. April 16, 2024. A study by the Oregon Health ...
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Harris County officials are expecting an influx in mosquito-borne diseases Today, your support not only fuels trusted journalism but also helps protect our environment, thanks to our partnership with Trees for Houston! Give by MIDNIGHT and select 'Trees' as your thank-you gift.
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Whooping cough rising sharply in some countries. Why you may need a booster. Newborn babies are at greatest risk from the respiratory infection. Coughing newborn week-old baby. Pertussis inflames young babies' bronchial tubes ...
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Physical Activity Reduces Stress and Lowers Cardiovascular Disease Risk This may be because it reduces stress-related brain activity. Both depression and cardiovascular disease are impacted by stress. Experts recommend getting 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week for heart health.
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Common HIV drugs linked to reduced Alzheimer's disease risk With this number expected to grow to nearly 13 million by 2050, the lack of meaningful therapies represents a major unmet medical need. Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have now identified promising real-world links between common HIV drugs and a ...
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MDARD: Avian flu detected in commercial flock in Newaygo Co. This is the first time HPAI has been detected in Newaygo County, but the seventh time Michigan has seen an HPAI infection in a commercial poultry facility since 2022.
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NMHealth recognizes STI Awareness Week and encourages safe sex habits STI Awareness Week, observed in the second full week of April (14-20), aims to raise awareness and reduce stigma around STI prevention, testing and treatment. STIs, including but not ...
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Covid booster jabs offered at GP surgeries Covid-19 vaccines will be available at GP surgeries for the first time on Jersey. The island's government said eligible patients would be able to receive a booster jab for free until mid-June. Those eligible for a booster include anyone aged 75 or over ...
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Study Identifies Genetic Variants Potentially Linked to Prevalent or Persistent HPV Infections HPV—the second most common cancer-causing virus—accounts for about 690,000 cases of cervical cancer and other types of cancers across the world each year. Although the immune system is typically capable of clearing HPV infections, those that persist can ...
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The dairy industry really, really doesn't want you to say "bird flu in cows" The current, highly virulent strain of avian flu had already been ripping through chicken and turkey farms over the past two years. Since it jumped to US dairy cows for the first time last month, it's infected ...
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Carbon beads could slow liver disease caused by gut bacteria Researchers are exploring a study on carbon beads, designed to tackle harmful bacteria and inflammation linked to liver cirrhosis and other serious illnesses. The study, led by experts at University College London (UCL) along with researchers from the ...
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'Bacterial vampirism': Deadly pathogens attracted to human blood, study finds Arden Baylink, an assistant professor in Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, holds. Washington State University researcher Arden Baylink holds a petri dish containing salmonella bacteria. Baylink and PhD student Siena ...
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Mutated strain of mpox with 'pandemic potential' found in DRC mining town "Without intervention, this localised Kamituga outbreak harbors the potential to spread nationally and internationally," say the authors who found 108 confirmed cases of the new strain. "Given the recent history of mpox outbreaks ...
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Climate change linked to surge in stroke cases: Study The study also did not examine other risk factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. Researchers identified that most strokes occurred during lower than optimal temperatures, likely due to blood vessel constriction and increased ...
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Add These Vegetables To Your Summer Diet For Better Digestion Incorporating vegetables into your summer diet is not only delicious but also beneficial for digestion and overall health. By including these vegetables in your summer diet, you can improve digestion, support overall health, and stay hydrated ...
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Crossing Species: The Rising Threat of H5N1 Bird Flu in the US Avian influenza H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral infection that affects both domestic and wild birds, along with a wide array of other animals. First identified in 1996, H5N1 has recently re ...
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Study Finds 'Vampirism' In Deadly Bacteria That Has Thirst For Human Blood For the study, researchers simulated intestinal bleeding by injecting microscopic amounts of human serum and saw the bacteria navigate towards the source. Advertisement.
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NASEM releases evidence review on COVID-19 vaccine safety According to the report, administering any vaccine, including COVID-19 vaccines, also may cause certain shoulder injuries: acute subacromial/subdeltoid bursitis, acute rotator cuff tendinopathy, bone injury, and axial or radial nerve injury.
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What's going on with bird flu? Up until recently, Michigan — a net exporter of eggs and the seventh-largest egg producing state in the country — had managed to avoid highly pathogenic avian influenza in commercial hen-laying operations. Then, on April 3, a commercial flock of almost ...
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WSU researchers have identified several "vampiric" bacteria PULLMAN — Some of the world's deadliest bacteria seek out and feed on human blood, a newly-discovered phenomenon researchers are calling "bacterial vampirism." A team led by Washington State University researchers have found the bacteria are attracted ...
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NHS Booking System now open for Spring Covid-19 Vaccinations 17 April 2024. The NHS National Booking System is now open for spring Covid-19 vaccination bookings, with those eligible, able to book appointments from next week. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (ShropCom) are urging people at increased risk ...
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Whooping cough outbreak reported at a Montgomery County high school The department said symptoms include a runny nose, sudden, uncontrollable bursts or spells of coughing, and a persistent cough that sometimes causes vomiting.
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DDPHE Recognizes STI Awareness Week and Encourages Testing Published on April 16, 2024. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise, not only in Denver, but across the country. As STIs continue to pose a significant public health challenge, the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment ...
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COVID-19 spring boosters on the Isle of Arran Residents on Arran eligible for a further COVID-19 booster vaccination this spring are being invited to attend upcoming clinics on the island. The COVID-19 vaccination programme aims to protect those most vulnerable to severe coronavirus and the ...
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New Data on the Impact of Hepatitis and the Path to Elimination Hepatitis C Virus Infection Medical Concept. Image Credits: Unsplash. The World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report reveals a concerning rise in deaths from viral hepatitis ...
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Urology Pearls: Intermittent fasting and the eclipse The idea is simple: alternate periods of eating and fasting. The fasting periods vary according to different regimens with periods of fasting ranging from several hours to two days at a time and even longer. A common intermittent fasting regimen is 8:16.
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News from our partners: NHS booking system now open for COVID-19 Spring vaccinations Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (ShropCom) are urging people at increased risk from severe illness, including those aged 75 or over (on 30 June 2024) and people with a weakened immune system or who live in an older adult care home to get their Spring ...
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expert reaction to observational study on internet use, sleep duration, exercise and school absences A study published in Archives of Disease in Childhood looks at internet use, sleep, exercise and school absences. Prof Pete Etchells, Professor of Psychology and Science Communication, Bath Spa University, said: "The press release refers to 'online ...
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A window into Alzheimer's and early detection - how regular eye exams could help PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - When was the last time you had an eye exam? It's an important question because doctors recommend you get on once a year, whether or not you need glasses or not or need a new prescription, they stress the importance of getting your ...
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What is the UK smoking ban, how will it work and when will it start? The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to effectively ban smoking in the UK. On Tuesday, MPs voted to back the government's plans to create a "smoke-free generation" and reduce the number of smoking-related deaths.
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DDPHE Recognizes STI Awareness Week and Encourages Testing Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise, not only in Denver, but across the country. As STIs continue to pose a significant public health challenge, the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is using STI Awareness Week ...
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