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	health Daily update ⋅ April 3, 2024
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	The Washington Post How prepared the US is for a bird flu pandemic The Washington Post Federal officials are preparing for the possibility of additional human cases of bird flu, testing components to create a vaccine after a Texas dairy worker was infected with the highly virulent virus, even as they stress the United States remains far ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post High-fat keto diet may help people with serious mental illness The Washington Post A ketogenic diet consisting of low-carb, high-fat foods may ease the symptoms of serious mental illness and reduce weight gain and other side effects from the drugs used to treat it, new research shows. A clinical trial, led by researchers at Stanford ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Largest fresh egg producer in US finds bird flu in chickens at Texas and Michigan plants CBS News In Texas, Ridgeland, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. said in a statement that approximately 1.6 million laying hens and 337,000 pullets, about 3.6% of its total flock, were destroyed after the infection, avian influenza, was found at the facility ... Flag as irrelevant
	A strain of the bird flu virus has been detected in a human in Texas NPR Health officials say a human case of the H5N1 bird flu has been found in Texas in a person exposed to dairy cattle. The risk to people remains low, but the virus bears watching. Facebook; Flipboard Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Rare human case of bird flu contracted in Texas following contact with dairy cattle CBS News The person is now being treated with the antiviral medication oseltamivir, which according to the Mayo Clinic can be used to treat influenza A and B, as well as the swine flu. "This ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Tests confirm avian flu on New Mexico dairy farm; probe finds cats positive CIDRAP The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service yesterday announced that tests have now confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a New Mexico dairy herd and that the virus has now been confirmed in five ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Bird flu outbreak raising concerns about spread. What you need to know. USA TODAY How does it spread? Bird flu primarily spreads through contact with infected birds. Most cases in humans have occurred after a person had unprotected exposure to sick or dead infected animals. Avian flu viruses ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Largest US egg producer detects bird flu at Texas plant The Washington Post Cal-Maine Foods said it culled about 1.6 million hens and 337,000 pullets (young hens) after some of its chickens at a Parmer County, Texas, facility tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), caused by influenza A viruses that spread ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.health.com Study Links Intermittent Fasting to Increased Heart Risks, Draws Skepticism From Experts www.health.com New research has linked intermittent fasting to an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. The study, presented by researchers at a recent American Heart Association conference, have not yet been published in a peer-reviewed journal. Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC FDA authorizes Prenosis software as first AI tool that can diagnose sepsis CNBC Prenosis on Wednesday announced its artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic tool for sepsis has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Sepsis occurs when the body has an extreme response to an infection, and it is notoriously ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Why Kate Middleton and Other Cancer Patients Require More Than One Treatment Scientific American Formally known as adjuvant therapy, administering chemotherapy or other treatments after surgery is a common approach to treating certain types of cancer and is not necessarily intended to prevent cancer. Oncologist Alexander Olawaiye ... Flag as irrelevant
	Moneycontrol.com Dengue Epidemic in Puerto Rico? What Should Visitors and Residents Know Infection Control Today There is no specific treatment for this virus, and subsequent infections after the first episode are at higher risk for severe or fatal disease, so prevention goes a long way. Strategies like using insect repellent, wearing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Voice of America Poliovirus near extinction in Pakistan, Afghanistan, health experts say Voice of America Global eradication efforts have "cornered" polio in a "few pockets" of Pakistan and Afghanistan, the last two countries where the virus continues to paralyze children. Experts hailed the progress being made in tackling the "outbreak-prone" disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes FDA Approves AI Tool That Can Detect Sepsis Forbes The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an AI tool that can diagnose sepsis, Prenosis, the company behind the software, announced Wednesday, the latest in a series of agency approvals for AI diagnostic tools. uncaptioned ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Bariatric surgery better than weight-loss drugs for diabetics, Clinic study suggests cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — Bariatric surgery provides better long-term control of blood glucose levels in patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes, compared with drugs to help lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss, research by the Cleveland Clinic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Popular Science Experimental treatment grows livers from lymph nodes Popular Science While this sounds like science fiction, Pittsburgh-based biotech company LyGenesis announced that a volunteer has received an injection of liver cells from a living donor that could turn one of their lymph nodes into a second and functioning liver. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today E-Cigarettes Tied to Heart Failure MedPage Today This was not affected by factors such as patient age, patient sex, and cigarette smoking, reported Yakubu Bene-Alhasan, MD, of MedStar Health in Baltimore, Maryland, and co-authors. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill E-cigarette users 20 percent more likely to develop heart failure: Study The Hill Researchers examined data from surveys and from All of Us, a national study of adults run by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) of 175,667 study participants, who had an average age of 52 and were 60.5 percent female, according to the ACC press ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Could household cleaning products be harming your brain? cleveland.com The study, published last week in the journal Nature Neuroscience, discovered that some common home chemicals found in everything from furniture to hair products, may be linked to neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis and autism spectrum disorders. Flag as irrelevant
	Anti Aging News Lower-Income Americans at Higher Risk of Death From Excess Salt WebMD April 2, 2024 – Eating food with high amounts of salt has long been linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. But much of the research on salt's effects have been with middle- and upper-income populations. Flag as irrelevant
	GQ Magazine Should We Be Screening for Colorectal Cancer Earlier? GQ Magazine According to the American Cancer Society, it already is, in 2023, the leading cause of cancer deaths in men under 50 and second among women the same age. In fact, the incidence of younger ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Cambridge centre for early cancer detection is gifted £11m BBC News The Early Cancer Institute in Cambridge focuses on hard-to-treat cancers, such as lung and oesophageal, and acute myeloid leukaemia. The donation will fund the redevelopment of the Hutchison Building ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Mpox infections rise to almost double last year's numbers The Hill The most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recorded 582 cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, across all U.S. states and territories in 2024 to date. In 2023, a cumulative 299 cases were detected across the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline CDC Issues Alert for Rare Bacterial Infection that Can Cause Fatal Meningitis Healthline The CDC issued a health news alert announcing the increase of invasive meningococcal disease cases in the US. Symptoms caused by this strain included fevers, chills, rapid breathing, dizziness or a joint infection. Experts said healthcare providers ... Flag as irrelevant
	WILX-TV Surge in Colon Cancer: What Gen X, Millennials and Gen Zer's Need To Know WILX-TV CLEVELAND, Ohio ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Vaping Health Risks: Study Suggests Nearly 20% Increased Threat Of Heart Disease From E-Cigarette Use Forbes Vapes containing nicotine may increase the risk of heart failure, according to a new study, adding on to previous research that found vaping may increase the risk of heart disease, worsen blood pressure and heart rate, and cause several lung-related ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science News A new study has linked microplastics to heart attacks and strokes. Here's what we know Science News Bits of colorful microplastics lay on the tips of a white person's outstretched fingers. When plastics break down over time, they can shed tiny particles (even smaller than the ones shown above) into our environment. These particles can make their way ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIRED This Bag of Cells Could Grow New Livers Inside of People WIRED Today, LyGenesis announced that an initial volunteer has received an injection of donor cells to turn one of their lymph nodes into a second liver. The procedure was carried out in Houston on March 25 as part of a clinical trial that will test the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Detroit offers free health screenings, CPR training for public health week Detroit Free Press This year's event includes: checking blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and kidney function, HIV and syphilis testing, fitness classes, CPR training, Narcan training and kit distribution, Mental health Makeovers and Massages, lead screenings, and Cuts ... Flag as irrelevant
	KY3 What's Going Around: Measles KY3 "Here in Missouri we' ... Flag as irrelevant
	Alabama's News Leader What to know about potential side effects of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro Alabama's News Leader FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WEAR) — Drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are game changers for some people trying to lose weight, but both medicines are also the center of dozens of lawsuits claiming patients were not adequately warned about harsh and ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 2 Detroit CDC warns of nationwide surge in bacterial infection leading to meningitis FOX 2 Detroit The Centers for Disease Control is putting doctors on high alert about a rare bacterial illness that can lead to meningitis and possibly death. FOX 2 (WJBK) - According to ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Sweet truths and bitter pills: How free sugars affect human health News-Medical.net In a recent review article published in Nutrients, researchers summarized the current evidence about the effect of free sugars on health outcomes in humans, including mood, cognition, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Therapy that turns lymph nodes into livers gets first human trial New Scientist An experimental therapy that grows miniature livers inside a person's lymph nodes has been used in a human for the first time, but it will be months before we know if it fully replaces their liver function. By Grace Wade. 2 April 2024. Flag as irrelevant
	Axios More Americans forgoing ADHD meds as shortages drag on Axios Shortages of commonly prescribed drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have stretched on for nearly 18 months, with no clear end in sight for many Americans who've found it difficult if not impossible to get the treatments. Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org Wound treatment gel fights the battle against antibacterial resistance Science Daily Hydrogel infused with amino acid kills bacteria naturally and promotes cell growth. Date: April 2, 2024; Source: American Institute of Physics; Summary: Polymer-based hydrogels are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Reducing late-night alcohol sales curbed all violent crimes by 23% annually in a Baltimore neighborhood Science Daily Date: April 1, 2024; Source: Boston University School of Public Health; Summary: New study findings suggest that shortening overnight operations by seven hours at bars and taverns in a Baltimore, Md. neighborhood resulted in a 51 percent immediate drop ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mirror.co.uk Kombucha microbes break down fat stores like fasting – without the effort New Atlas Researchers found that the when the yeasts and bacteria from the fermented, sweetened tea colonized the gut, they altered fat metabolism, without any other dietary changes, resulting in lower fat stores. At the center ... Flag as irrelevant
	magazine.medlineplus.gov New initiative improves detection, evaluation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Science Daily Date: April 1, 2024; Source: Boston University School of Medicine; Summary: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common pediatric neurobehavioral disorder with a prevalence of approximately 7%-10% in school-age children. Flag as irrelevant
	Earth.com Implantable battery could run on the body's own oxygen Earth.com "Implantable electronics have transformed disease diagnostics, therapies, wound healing, and health monitoring," wrote the researchers. "The reliable operation of these devices depends on the performance of implantable batteries that possess good bio- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Drug Target Review Reversing malignant cancer cells to a normal state Drug Target Review A new proof-of-principle study demonstrates the DCAF5 protein is a promising target, which could avoid the need for toxic therapies. Researchers from the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have reverted malignant cells in rhabdoid tumours, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New research links social factors to cardiovascular risk in Asian American adults News-Medical.net Having more unfavorable social determinants of health, such as being unemployed, uninsured or not having education beyond high school, was associated with an increased likelihood of having risk factors for cardiovascular disease among Asian American ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mirage News Women with obesity do not need to gain weight during pregnancy, new study suggests Science Daily Date: April 2, 2024; Source: Karolinska Institutet; Summary: The guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy in obese women have long been questioned. New research supports the idea of lowering or removing the current recommendation of a weight gain of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Neuroscience News Stem Cells Spark Hope in Spinal Cord Recovery Neuroscience News Summary: A phase 1 clinical trial has revealed that stem cells derived from patients' own fat may safely enhance sensation and movement in individuals with traumatic spinal cord injuries. In the study, seven out of ten adults showed measurable ... Flag as irrelevant
	OR Management News Hunger Hijack: How Your Eating Habits are Changing Your Brain and Making you Sick OR Management News Rates of overweight/obesity continue their unhindered rise and the UPF makers reap ever-growing profits. Despite the drumbeat of warnings emanating from medical centers, medical schools, universities, government agencies and world health ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Covid boosters are a gamechanger – if they are free for everyone The Guardian Yet, in the UK, eligibility for the free NHS spring 2024 booster Covid vaccine is restricted to people aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older people, and those aged six months and over with a weakened immune system. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Ultrasound alone improves cognitive function in neurodegenerative disorders, UQ study finds News-Medical.net Dr Gerhard Leinenga and Professor Jürgen Götz from UQ's Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) said the finding challenges the conventional notion in Alzheimer's disease research that targeting and clearing amyloid plaque is essential to improve cognition. Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News Groundbreaking 'artificial pancreas' offered to type 1 diabetes patients ITV News The new device, rolled out from Tuesday, continually monitors a person's blood glucose, then automatically adjusts the amount of insulin given to them through a pump. Local NHS systems will start identifying eligible ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Marketing and Media What is 'Oatzempic'? TikTokers say viral oatmeal drink causes weight loss Medical Marketing and Media The viral 'Oatzempic' drink consists of oatmeal, water and lime juice. TikTokers claim the viral shake is helping them lose weight. Lecia Bushak. April 2, 2024. 4:48 pm. Plain oatmeal porridge in bowl Source: Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Novel antibiotic-infused hydrogel kills bacteria and promotes cell growth News-Medical.net Hydrogels are popular for use in skin ailments and tissue engineering. These polymer-based biocompatible materials are useful for their abilities to retain water, deliver drugs into wounds, and biodegrade. However, they are complicated to manufacture ... Flag as irrelevant

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