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	health Daily update ⋅ May 1, 2024
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	Medscape Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer: How Do We Move Forward? Medscape Dr Ng is the associate chief of the Division of Gastrointestinal Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the co-director of the Colon and Rectal Cancer Center. She's also the director of translational research and the founding director of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Task force updates guidance for breast cancer screenings for women 40 and older CNN The USPSTF recommends biennial screening mammography for women ages 40 to 74. Sarah Reingwirtz/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News/Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Routine Breast Cancer Screening Should Start at Age 40: USPSTF Medscape Women who are considered to be at average risk for breast cancer should have mammograms every other year starting at age 40 years until age 74, according to the latest recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News More than half of cats died after drinking raw milk from bird flu-infected cows CBS News Cats at the Texas farm had been fed raw milk from cows that turned out to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI H5N1. A day after the farm first started noticing cows were getting sick, the cats started getting sick too. By the end, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Imagine living in a 4-foot body that doesn't develop chronic diseases CNN Professors Valter Longo (tallest in back) and Dr. Jaime Guevara-Aguirre (left of Longo) with people participating in their study on Laron syndrome. Nathaly Paola Castro Torres is standing in front of Professor Longo. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post No need to fear menopause hormone drugs, finds major women's health study The Washington Post The new research found that for many younger menopausal women — typically those under 60 — the benefits of the drugs probably outweigh the risks for the short-term treatment of menopause symptoms, including hot flashes and night sweats. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Vaccine Against Urinary Tract Infections in Development Medscape It includes equal percentages of strains from four bacterial species (V121 Escherichia coli, V113 Klebsiella pneumoniae, V125 Enterococcus faecalis, and V127 Proteus vulgaris). MV140 is administered sublingually by spraying two 100-µL doses daily for 3 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Atlantic America's Response to Bird Flu Is 'Out of Whack' The Atlantic The ongoing outbreak of H5N1 avian flu virus looks a lot like a public-health problem that the United States should be well prepared for. Although this version of flu is relatively new to the world, scientists have been tracking H5N1 for almost 30 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Mammograms should start at age 40, new guidelines recommend NPR Breast cancer is very treatable when caught early, and mammograms, which are X-ray images of breasts, are a reliable screening test to detect it. Now, final guidelines released Tuesday from the U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce urge all women to get ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Rural Americans are at higher risk of early death than urbanites: CDC ABC News Rural Americans were more likely to die from heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, stroke and chronic lower respiratory disease before age 80 compared to urbanites, researchers said. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Anger has been linked to heart disease. A new study suggests why. The Washington Post Before and after these emotional tasks, researchers assessed the participants' endothelial health. Endothelial cells, which line the insides of blood vessels, are essential for maintaining vessel integrity and are vital for proper circulation and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Rural Americans more likely to die early from preventable causes, CDC reports Detroit Free Press The 46 million Americans who lived in rural parts of the country in 2022 were more likely to die before their 80th birthday from one of the top causes of death — heart disease, cancer, unintentional injury, stroke or chronic lower respiratory disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News We Face Little Threat From Bird Flu – for Now WebMD April 30, 2024 – As the bird flu outbreak in cattle spreads, federal officials have stepped up safety measures while insisting that the public health risk is low. But questions and fears linger amid the outbreak that has impacted at least 34 dairy ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Maintain Your Brain Fitness as You Age by Prioritizing These 6 Things CNET Solving puzzles can benefit the brain in several ways, from improving memory to boosting problem-solving skills. "They may slow the rate of cognitive decline and how quickly the brain decreases in size as we ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News 4 dead, more than 50 suspected drug overdoses in Austin 'outbreak': Officials ABC News Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) and the Austin Police Department (APD) said they received a total of 51 calls for suspected overdoses as of Tuesday afternoon, with four suspected deaths related to the surge, according to local ABC ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Can the workout supplement creatine really help you build muscle? What the experts say CNBC That's because it gives your muscles a boost by stimulating the production of adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, which your cells use for energy. Those longer, harder workouts can help you build more muscle ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News The USDA is testing ground beef for bird flu. Experts are confident the meat supply is safe ABC News The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will test ground beef for bird flu. ByDEVI SHASTRI AP health writer. April 30, 2024, 12:41 PM. 1:09. National headlines from ABC News. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Hear epidemiologist talk about how bird flu is affecting humans CNN Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the H5N1 avian influenza virus that is infecting dairy cattle with epidemiologist Michael Osterholm. 02:38 - Source: CNN. Your Health 16 videos. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and ... Flag as irrelevant
	IFLScience New 'FLiRT' Variants Spark Summer COVID Surge Warning WebMD Models released last week from Jay Weiland, a data scientist who has accurately predicted COVID waves since the beginning of the pandemic, warns that a surge is on the horizon. "He's someone who many ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun NIH-funded clinical trial links frequent anger to increased risk of heart disease National Institutes of Health Findings demonstrate impairment of blood vessel function; may lead to heart attack, stroke. Recurring feelings of anger may increase a person's risk of developing heart disease by limiting the blood vessels' ability to open, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Texas Monthly Quick takes: Colorado ramps up congenital syphilis response, measles in Wisconsin CIDRAP So far this year, 25 cases have been confirmed, including five stillbirths and two newborn deaths. The public health order expands access to testing during pregnancy and stipulates that healthcare providers must offer testing more frequently during ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 10 News Phoenix Cancer trends: Common types & risk factors revealed FOX 10 News Phoenix Of the 1.96 million new cancer cases in 2023, half were made up of five types: breast cancer (15%), prostate cancer (15%), lung and bronchus cancer (12%), colorectal cancers (8%) and all other types (50%). Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline 'Vampire Facials' Linked to 3 HIV Cases, CDC Says: What to Know Healthline An investigation led by the CDC highlights the potential risks of HIV transmission through injectable cosmetic procedures like "vampire facials." The report links three HIV diagnoses to women who received vampire facials at an unlicensed medical spa in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek With Spring in full swing, how can you keep seasonal Allergies at bay? KERO 23ABC News FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (KERO) — Flowers are popping up throughout the county following the rain. But the rain also brings out seasonal allergies. Anthony Costy with CVS Health says about a ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSBY San Luis Obispo News What is Powassan? Things you need to know about the virus as more cases are reported KSBY San Luis Obispo News A town in Massachusetts is warning residents to take precautions after its first-ever case of Powassan virus, a tick-borne disease, was reported last week. Health officials in Sharon, located about 25 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wellcome Trust Dengue is now endemic in over 100 countries – here's what you need to know Wellcome Trust Dengue is an infectious disease transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. Several factors are driving a rise in dengue such as climate change and travel. Dengue prevention methods exist but they are often not effective enough. Flag as irrelevant
	American Heart Association 3 ways to protect your heart and brain this American Stroke Month American Heart Association High blood pressure is a leading cause and controllable risk factor for stroke and heart disease. Lowering your blood pressure reduces your risk of stroke. Prevent another stroke – Be a bold advocate for yourself by talking ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Is it cold, flu or norovirus? Symptoms explained CTV News It spreads easily and quickly, according to PHAC. Just a few virus particles from an infected person's feces or vomit can make a person sick. For instance, you can get it by touching a contaminated surface and then touching your mouth before washing your ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca More than 1400 Waterloo Region HS students suspended over vaccination issues Globalnews.ca "The vaccines required under the act help to prevent serious infections and are important to maintain teenagers' health and protect them from disease," Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, medical officer of health, said in a release. Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Healthy lifestyle 'could add five years to lives of those at risk of dying young' Telegraph.co.uk Experts analysed more than 350,000 people in the UK and found that healthy habits such as regular exercise, not smoking and eating well could help offset the negative impact of genetics on life expectancy. The researchers said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sierra Magazine Climate Change Is Making Your Seasonal Allergies Worse Sierra Magazine By Jill Langlois. May 1, 2024. Pollen floating away from flowers. Pollen from plants such as birch and ragweed is increasingly present in the air, as climate change causes average seasonal temperatures to rise, exacerbating seasonal allergy symptoms. Flag as irrelevant
	STAT Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people. It's time to boost research on it STAT I am not writing here to talk about my husband, Chadwick Boseman, who died far too young from colorectal cancer. I am not here to give any glimpses into our obviously private life and his obviously private battle with this cancer, which is affecting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Futurity: Research News Combination of Preketone Supplements and Immunotherapy May Be Effective in Patients With Prostate Cancer The ASCO Post Although immune checkpoint blockade therapy is designed to block certain proteins from binding with other proteins and enhance T cells' ability to kill the cancer, prostate cancer is often resistant to this type of therapy. " ... Flag as irrelevant
	CambridgeToday.ca Secondary school suspensions take effect today regionofwaterloo.ca The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requires all elementary and secondary school students to have proof of vaccination for diphtheria, polio, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox) and meningitis. Records of these ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Study introduces improved way to grow cells that give rise to kidney's filtration system Medical Xpress In a study published in Cell Stem Cell, USC scientists report significant progress in cultivating nephron progenitor cells (NPCs), the cells destined to form the kidney's filtration system, the nephrons. NPCs hold immense promise for understanding ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Science shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk NBC News The researchers found blood vessels' ability to dilate was significantly reduced among people in the angry group compared with those in the control group. Blood vessel dilation wasn't affected in the sadness and anxiety groups. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report School Entry Rules Boost Kids' HPV Vaccination Rates U.S. News & World Report By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter. HealthDay. WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Getting the HPV shot in adolescence can spare kids a lifetime of risk for cervical and other cancers related to the virus, but only half of American kids are ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Prisoners with cancer in England more likely to die of it than other patients The Guardian They compared diagnosis, treatment and survival rates of 847 cancer patients in English prisons with 4,165 similar patients in the general population of the same age, sex, cancer type and stage. They also interviewed inmates ... Flag as irrelevant
	RACGP Strong link between cardio fitness and long-term health RACGP Morgan Liotta. 30/04/2024 4:49:53 PM. High cardiorespiratory fitness can reduce the risk of mortality and morbidity by almost 20%, world-first research shows. Woman jogging Regular cardio exercise such as running, cycling, or swimming has been shown to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mirror.co.uk Pregnant women urged to come forward for whooping cough vaccine Walsall Council Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes. It spreads very easily and can sometimes cause serious problems, especially in babies and young children. Mums- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bakersfield Now Kern County Public Health focuses on National Infant Immunization Week Bakersfield Now Division Director of Health Services for Kern County Public Health Kimberly Hernandez joined Eyewitness News Mornings to share the importance of this week. She also shared how vaccinations can protect children 2 years old and younger from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Agriland HSE HPSC advises - Be tick aware, keep you and your family safe from Lyme disease Health Protection Surveillance Centre Up to 400 people estimated to be infected with Lyme disease each year in Ireland*. Learn how to protect against and remove ticks. Marking Tick Awareness Day (Wednesday, 1 May 2024), the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is offering ... Flag as irrelevant
	Firstpost ScienceAdviser: A human gut microbe could help make the most of donated blood www.science.org Today's Visualized examines some underappreciated cells that help keep your airways clear. But first, catch up on the latest science news, including a massive effort to detect SARS-CoV-2 in wildlife and a rebuttal to last year's claims of super-smart ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sobi New tool helps identify babies at high-risk for RSV Science Daily Date: April 25, 2024; Source: Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Summary: A new tool to identify infants most at risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness could aid pediatricians in prioritizing children under 1 to receive a ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Life After a Stroke: Recognizing the Signs Baptist Health South Florida That's what having a stroke feels like. If treated "fast" – and we'll get to what the acronym F.A.S.T. means - a stroke can be reversed and permanent disability prevented or minimized. The longer the stroke lasts, the more brain damage occurs. The faster ... Flag as irrelevant
	Digital Health Worcestershire Acute Hospitals implements AI software for stroke patients Digital Health Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has implemented new artificial intelligence software that is helping to save the lives of stroke patients by analysing brain images. The RapidAI software analyses brain images to help clinicians decide whether a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Feelings of anger disrupt endothelial function, which may raise heart disease risk www.healio.com Key takeaways: An angry emotional state may impair blood vessel function, but the underlying mechanism is unclear. The findings suggest anger management interventions may help reduce heart disease risk. Disruptions ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Geographic Cancer treatment: Vitamin D diet holds key? Here's what latest research reveals m.economictimes.com Vitamin D changes the gut microbiome in order enhance effective cancer immunity and increases levels of the bacterium Bacteroides fragilis that depicts an improvement in cancer immune response. Vitamin D ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Infected blood victim not hopeful over payout deadline BBC News A victim of the infected blood scandal has said a compensation scheme needs to be set up quickly for those whose lives have been limited by it. Dena Peacock, from Warrington, said she feared a final payments deadline could be "dragged out". Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Ministers agree three-month deadline for UK infected blood compensation The Guardian The government concession on imposing a timeline for the compensation scheme came after the administration was accused of trying to "wriggle out" of a Commons-backed move to speed up payouts after a Tory rebellion. Flag as irrelevant

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