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	health Daily update ⋅ April 5, 2024
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	Medscape First-Ever Porcine Kidney Transplant Patient Discharged Medscape The transplant team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) reports that the recipient of the first-ever transplant of a genetically edited porcine kidney into a living human was discharged from the hospital this week, 2 weeks after receiving the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Older adults are drinking more. Here is why that poses big problems, according to experts CNN A rise in drinking for people 65 and older is a big problem given the greater health impacts that come with alcohol for older adults, said Dr. George F. Koob, director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post An Ozempic baby boom? Some GLP-1 users report unexpected pregnancies. The Washington Post Experts say significant weight loss can affect fertility. Others speculate that the GLP-1 drugs could interfere with the absorption of oral contraceptives, causing birth control failures. Story continues below ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Are Milk and Eggs Safe as Bird Flu Spreads? The New York Times A strain of avian influenza that has killed millions of birds in recent years has now been detected in cows in several states, prompting concerns about the safety of the U.S. dairy supply. Federal health and agriculture officials released a statement ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News "Oatzempic" craze: Should you try the oat drink for weight loss? Experts weigh in. CBS News "Blended oat drinks are not the same as prescription drugs. It also seems like a dangerous trend that promotes disordered eating and isn't nutritionally sound or based in science," she told CBS News. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Prostate Cancer Tsunami Coming, Experts Caution Medscape An "inevitable" global surge in prostate cancer is coming, with a worldwide doubling of cases to 2.9 million and an 85% increase in deaths to nearly 700,000 by the year 2040, the Lancet Commission on Prostate Cancer warned this week. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN This implantable alternative to a CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea works best for people who are overweight, not obese CNN To qualify for the device, called a hypoglossal nerve stimulator, a person over 18 diagnosed with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea must be unable to adapt or refuse to wear a continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machine, the gold ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Groups Ask WHO to Recognize Chronic Kidney Disease Threat Medscape In 2015, the United Nations issued a Sustainable Development Goal of reducing premature mortality from NCDs by a third by 2030. To that end, the WHO recognized cancer, heart disease, stroke, chronic lung disease, and diabetes — but not CKD — as the major ... Flag as irrelevant
	fortune.com Ultra-processed foods can undermine your health. Here's how to identify and avoid them fortune.com Consider the level of food processing, the overall nutrient density of foods and your overall dietary patterns, Passarrello suggested. Packaged cookies and sodas are energy dense but lack the nutrients our bodies need. While they may provide some energy ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News New cause of asthma damage revealed BBC News UK scientists say they have found a new cause behind much of the damage asthma causes. Cells lining the airways are squeezed to destruction during an attack, their research shows. And drugs to prevent this, rather than manage its aftermath, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Argentina battles dengue surge and repellent shortage BBC News Argentina is facing an insect repellent shortage as the country prepares for its worst-ever dengue season. Dengue is a mosquito-borne virus that can be deadly, or cause serious illness, in some cases. A vaccine for dengue has been developed but its ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle It's peak allergy season in the Bay Area. Here's why you may feel worse this year San Francisco Chronicle But climate change is leading to higher pollen counts earlier in the year, and prolonging those periods of high pollen, according to allergists and recent research — offering one potential explanation for why seasonal allergy sufferers may feel crummier ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Nutrient sequencing explained: How the order of eating certain foods can impact health for some ABC News Nutrient sequencing takes that to a macro nutrient level, really looking at the three components of [healthy] fats, proteins and carbs, fiber," ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton explained of the concept first reported by the New York ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Discovery of how to limit asthma attack damage could stop disease Medical Xpress Scientists at King's College London have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-threatening disease. Most current asthma treatments stem from the idea that it is an inflammatory disease. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News 1 dead from hantavirus disease in Sierra County CBS News Once infected, the illness begins with a fever and flu-like symptoms such as headaches and body aches. This usually occurs within one to five weeks after inhaling the virus. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal are also ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News NHS cannot meet autism or ADHD demand, report says BBC News The extraordinary rise in demand for autism assessments and ADHD treatments in England has overtaken the NHS's capacity to meet it, a think tank says. Since 2019, there has been a five-fold rise in people waiting to see an autism specialist and a 51% ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Cancer cases could increase 77% as global population balloons. These types are most common. USA TODAY The release of 2022 cancer data gives the latest look into which types of cancer are most prevalent around the world as population growth expects to drive global cases as much as 77% by 2050. There were nearly 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Global life span increased since 1990 but took a COVID hit CIDRAP Global life expectancy increased by 6.2 years since 1990 in large part because of a reduction in infectious diseases, according to a study yesterday in The Lancet. The progress came from reducing deaths from diarrhea, lower respiratory infections, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Frequent contact with young children linked to increased pneumococcus risk in adults CIDRAP A new study released ahead of the upcoming European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain, shows that transmission of pneumococcus was highest among older adults who had frequent contact with ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Disease that kills Britain's native red squirrel moves north BBC News Scientists have confirmed the death of a red squirrel from the squirrelpox virus in Dunfermline in Fife - an area previously unaffected by the disease. Experts said it was a "worrying development" and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Savannah Morning News The rising incidence of cancer in the young: What it means and why it is happening Savannah Morning News Actor Chadwick Boseman's 2020 death at age 43 from metastatic colorectal cancer, the most common GI malignancy, was shocking to many. Still, Boseman's diagnosis reflected a trend that the medical community has noted for well over ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Nontraditional Risk Factors Play an Outsized Role in Young Adult Stroke Risk Medscape Traditional risk factors were defined as being a well-established risk factor for stroke that is routinely noted during stroke prevention screenings in older adults, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, ... Flag as irrelevant
	HeraldScotland Scientists Find New Genetic Variants for Obesity TIME Researchers believe they have discovered a new biological mechanism for obesity, pointing to rare variants on two genes that dramatically increase the risk of carrying excess weight. Research published in the journal Nature Genetics on Thursday points ... Flag as irrelevant
	MobiHealthNews WHO releases generative AI health promotion tool called SARAH MobiHealthNews Topics it touches on include cancer, heart disease, lung disease and diabetes. S.A.R.A.H. can help people learn more about quitting tobacco, living an active lifestyle, eating a healthy diet and stress relief ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Your Doctor's Words Could Make You Sick TIME After the anticipated pinch, the nurse or doctor likely told us something about possible vaccine side effects. For one of us, the nurse's forewarning was rather specific: "Around 12 hours from now you may experience a pain in your arm or feel flu symptoms. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Study shows ultra-processed foods have adverse impact on physical, mental health NBC Chicago Some ingredients to look out for include hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, flavor enhancers and additives. These ingredients are often found in packaged snacks, cereals, cookies and even fast food ... Flag as irrelevant
	WXYZ Patient with pig kidney transplant goes home from hospital WXYZ The world's first living recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has been sent home from the hospital. Rick Slayman was discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital Wednesday, just weeks after his four-hour surgery on ... Flag as irrelevant
	EMEA Tribune, Breaking News, World News, Latest News, Top Headlines Hong Kong's first monkey virus case – what do we know about the B virus? Aljazeera.com Transmission to humans is rare but with no vaccine, government has advised people to stay away from wild monkeys. A southern pig-tailed macaque, a monkey species, eats an Easter ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ms. Magazine Women Know Best About Their Bodies: Fighting Doctors' Disregard and Colorectal Cancer Ms. Magazine Women have been told by doctors that our symptoms are just post-childbirth changes, gut health, perimenopause or menopause—but colorectal screening saves lives. Fight CRC [colorectal cancer] advocates march to the U.S. Capitol to meet with members of ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Trinity scientists develop breakthrough blood test for MS linked to Epstein Barr Virus News-Medical.net Their findings are published in the journal Neurology Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation and have implications for future basic research in further understanding the biology of EBV in MS, but also has the potential to be applied in clinical trials that ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian The sudden rise of AuDHD: what is behind the rocketing rates of this life-changing diagnosis? The Guardian In the decades since, Dr Sadiq has qualified as a consultant psychiatrist, been diagnosed with both autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), specialised in autism and ADHD psychiatry and met hundreds of patients with struggles similar to ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBTV Recipient of world's first pig kidney transplant relishes new lease on life WBTV BOSTON (WCVB) - A 62- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Scientists investigate thousands of dead Antarctic penguins for bird flu Reuters April 4 (Reuters) - Has bird flu already killed hundreds, if not thousands of penguins in Antarctica? That's what researchers are seeking to find out after a scientific expedition last month found at least 532 dead Adelie penguins, with thousands more ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Durham Region Public Health confirms measles case CBC.ca People who were travelling on Flight RJ271 on Royal Jordanian Airlines, which departed from Jordan on March 28 and landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport the same day at 5:24 p.m., could have been exposed to the virus, according to the release. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Feeling lonely? It may affect how your brain reacts to food, new research suggests News-Medical.net In this study, researchers hypothesized that loneliness is associated with increased activation in certain brain regions when viewing food cues, which correlates with worsened mental health, changed eating behaviors, and obesity measures. Another key ... Flag as irrelevant
	Imperial College London Convergence Science Centre receives £8.9M for clinician research training Imperial College London Clinical academic researchers, or clinician scientists, play an essential role in translating cancer research, as they bridge the gap between the scientific research done in laboratories and the clinical research involving patients. Working across both ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Novel SARS-CoV-2 mutations found in floodwaters near homeless communities News-Medical.net In cities where homelessness is common, environmental surveillance of flood control channels can aid in understanding disease transmission among people experiencing homelessness, which is often overlooked in clinical surveillance data. RNA of SARS-CoV- ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Median age for cancer diagnosis lower in India, says study The Hindu The fourth edition of Apollo Hospitals's "Health of the Nation" report, which looks at trends in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) based on the hospital's data, has highlighted the huge burden of cancers among the country's younger population and risk posed ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Distinct Microbial Signature Uncovered in KRAS-Mutated Colorectal Cancer The ASCO Post The findings suggest that gut microbes may serve as a noninvasive biomarker for subtypes of colorectal cancer and may inform personalized treatment approaches. Background. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer type and the second leading ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com 1 in 8 US women mistreated during childbirth, study shows UPI.com Childbirth is a harrowing ordeal, and it's being made worse by mistreatment from healthcare providers during labor, a new study says. Advertisement. More than one in every eight women are mistreated during childbirth, researchers found. Flag as irrelevant
	www.nationalobserver.com 'Cautious optimism': Penguins test positive for bird flu but show no symptoms www.nationalobserver.com In December 2023 and January 2024, scientists tested 16 Adélie penguins on Beagle Island in the Antarctic peninsula for H5N1, and seven (43 per cent) tested positive. Satellite trackers on the penguins showed they were alive and foraging as normal two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cambridge University Hospitals Roll out of Cambridge-developed artificial pancreas is world first Cambridge University Hospitals An artificial pancreas developed with the help of staff and patients at Addenbrooke's Hospital is one of four new devices to be rolled out by the NHS – helping tens of thousands of children and adults living with type one diabetes. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsroom OSF HealthCare There's nothing catchy about getting the measles Newsroom OSF HealthCare Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. Symptoms include high fever, cough, running nose and rash. The best way to prevent getting sick is to be vaccinated ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Active Workstations Could Make You Smarter at Work HealthDay THURSDAY, April 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Desks that require folks to stand or move as they work also might help them produce better results on the job, a new study suggests. People's brains became sharper when working at a desk that made them stand, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net WHO launches AI-powered empathetic digital health promoter News-Medical.net Ahead of World Health Day, focused on 'My Health, My Right', the World Health Organization (WHO) announces the launch of S.A.R.A.H., a digital health promoter prototype with enhanced empathetic response powered by generative artificial intelligence ... Flag as irrelevant
	Down To Earth Magazine Bird flu's growing threat? After human case from infected cow in Texas, over 500 penguins found dead in Antarctica Down To Earth Magazine The recent confirmation of a second human case of H5N1 avian influenza in the United States has reignited anxieties about a potential bird flu pandemic. This follows months of widespread outbreaks in wild birds and poultry flocks, causing significant ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Prostate Cancer Cases To Double Over 2 Decades: Study NDTV The number of new prostate cancer cases around the world will more than double over the next two decades as poorer countries catch up with the ageing of richer nations, according to a Lancet report published Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	PrecisionVaccinations First Commercial Distributor Readies Bavarian Nordic's US FDA-approved Mpox Vaccine PrecisionVaccinations Morris & Dickson today announced it became the first U.S. commercial distributor of the JYNNEOS® vaccine. This second-generation vaccine is U.S. FDA-approved to prevent mpox and smallpox disease. On April 3, 2024, Morris & Dickson confirmed receiving ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC Action News Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 ABC Action News Medical experts have lowered the recommended age to start getting screened from 50 to 45, or 10 years younger than the youngest person to develop this form of cancer in your family. Prev Next. Colorectal cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health Policy Watch Microplastics Found in Arteries May Be Linked to Heart Attacks and Strokes Health Policy Watch Microplastics have been found in the arteries . Doctors and scientists are concerned about the impact of plastics, only on the environment but on human health – and new research has found a potential link ... Flag as irrelevant

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