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CDC: Deer meat didn't cause hunters' deaths; concerns about chronic wasting disease remain While some past studies have suggested chronic wasting disease (CWD), or "zombie deer disease," may "pose a risk to people," the CDC says two hunters did not die from eating contaminated venison. Mike Snider. USA TODAY.
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Contaminated blood scandal: NHS 'wilfully hid blood contamination from me' A man who contracted hepatitis C from a contaminated blood transfusion as a boy says he cannot believe the NHS "wilfully" hid it from him. Rob Brown, from Wiltshire, was 10 when he was given a blood transfusion after his appendix was removed in July ...
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Bird Flu H5N1—What We Know So Far About Its Spread To Cows Avian influenza has been spreading for at least four years, causing widespread outbreaks and killing millions of birds. Then, it was found in clusters of sea lions, farmed mink, cats, and other mammals. This past month, the threat of human spread grew ...
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Wiping out polio 'not guaranteed', support needed, Bill Gates says Saudi Arabia has supported polio eradication for more than 20 years, but the significant increase in funding comes amid a "challenging" situation, said Abdullah Al Moallem, director of health at the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, the ...
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Closing Gender-Based Disease Disparities Starts in the Lab At the same time, research and anecdotal accounts show that women often feel underserved and underrepresented in terms of the healthcare they receive. For instance, a study last year from the Kaiser Family Foundation showed that 29 ...
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Global measles cases nearly doubled in one year, researchers say The US has had 128 measles cases reported in 20 jurisdictions this year, the CDC says. CDC/FILE. CNN —.
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Research shows 'profound' link between dietary choices and brain health A recent study published in Nature Mental Health shows that a healthy, balanced diet is linked to superior brain health, cognitive function and mental well-being. The study, involving researchers at the University of Warwick, sheds light on how our ...
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What are prion diseases? Hunters died of fatal disorder after eating tainted deer meat, researchers say (NEXSTAR) – A recent report published in the medical journal Neurology suggests that two hunters contracted Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a fatal neurological disorder, after eating venison obtained from deer infected with chronic wasting disease.
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The three types of hay fever in Britain – and how to manage the one you've got Symptoms – which are most commonly sneezing, nose congestion and irritated eyes – are an allergic reaction to tree, grass or weed pollen in the air. When your immune system comes into contact with the harmless powder ...
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Bird flu found in northeastern Colorado dairy herd Colorado is now one of nine states in which dairy cattle have tested positive for avian influenza. A U.S. Department of Agriculture laboratory confirmed Thursday the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 from dairy cows in a northeastern ...
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Low-intensity exercise linked to reduced depression: Research A recent study conducted by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) unveiled a significant correlation between engaging in low to moderate-intensity exercise and decreased risks of depression. The study, an umbrella review of various ...
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Physical activity in nature helps prevent several diseases, including depression and type 2 diabetes Date: April 25, 2024; Source: University of Exeter; Summary: Physical activity in natural environments prevent almost 13,000 cases of non-communicable diseases a year in England and save treatment costs of more than 100 million, new research has found.
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What are microplastics doing to human health? Scientists work to connect dots At this week's United Nations' global summit on plastic pollution in Ottawa, delegates are working toward a treaty to address plastics from production to use and disposal. Dr. Leonardo Trasande directs the NYU Langone Center ...
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Chinese AI innovation identifies oesophageal cancer lesions at double rate of doctors' assessment by eye: paper Algorithm that highlights lesions on the gullet for doctors during an endoscopy is now used in hundreds of hospitals in China; Early detection is key as the cancer has five-year survival rate of more than 90 per cent when treated endoscopically or ...
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Sharon health officials confirm human case of Powassan virus The virus is transmitted through infected ticks. Officials said most people exposed to Powassan virus do not feel sick, but may cause others to become severely ill with meningitis. MORE NEWS: ...
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pledges US $500 million to protect children from polio and end the disease for good RIYADH (28 APRIL 2024) – Today, at the first-ever World Economic Forum (WEF) Special Meeting hosted in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has pledged US $500 million over the next five years to support the work of the Global Polio Eradication ...
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Study details a common bacterial defense against viral infection Date: April 26, 2024; Source: Ohio State University; Summary: Researchers report on the molecular assembly of one of the most common anti-phage systems -- from the family of proteins called Gabija -- that is estimated to be used by at least 8.5%, ...
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Talking Point 2024/2025 - How Clean is My Reusable Water Bottle? You probably own reusable water bottles, but could they be harboring dangerous mould and bacteria that could harm you? Steven Chia investigates if our bottles are as clean as we think they are.
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Mice Fooled by Optical Illusions: New Insights into Brain Function Summary: Mice are susceptible to a visual phenomenon known as neon color spreading, commonly seen as an optical illusion in humans. The study utilized both electrophysiology and optogenetics to explore how different levels of neurons contribute to the ...
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