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Cows have human flu receptors, study shows, raising stakes on bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle In early March, Dr. Barb Petersen, a large-animal vet in Texas, began getting calls from the dairy farms she works with in the Panhandle. Workers there were seeing a lot of cows with mastitis, an infection of the udder.
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Ultraprocessed Food and GI Health: Have We Bitten Off More Than We Can Chew? UPFs are more durable, cheaper products, but they are often nutrient-deficient and high in calories, sugar, fat, salt, and a host of additives. Emerging evidence suggests that greater UPF consumption can increase the risk for several noncommunicable ...
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How Poor Tracking of Bird Flu Leaves Dairy Workers at Risk Farmworkers have been exposed to milk infected with the bird flu virus. But there has been virtually no testing on farms, and health officials know little about who may be infected.
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Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won't have another. JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Heather Crivilare was a month from her due date when she was rushed to an operating room for an emergency cesarean section. The first-time mother, a high school teacher in rural Illinois, had developed high blood pressure, ...
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A Healthy Lifestyle Can Add Years to Life, Despite 'Bad' Genes After dividing the people in the study into three groups based on predicted lifespan (long, intermediate, and short), the researchers found that those who had a high genetic risk for short lifespans faced a 21% increased risk of early death, compared with ...
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Against Sunscreen Absolutism It's long been known that sun exposure triggers vitamin D production in the skin, and that low levels of vitamin D are associated with increased rates of stroke, heart attack, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's, depression, osteoporosis, and many other diseases ...
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Do zinc products really help shorten a cold? It's hard to say For this review, the Cochrane team looked at 34 studies conducted across 13 countries that examined zinc products and the treatment or prevention of the common cold. Drawing strong conclusions from the available research is difficult, ...
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Colorectal Cancer Rates Falling in Older Adults but Rising in Children Learning the signs and symptoms of early-onset colorectal cancer is important. According to a new study, colorectal cancer cases are on the rise in younger people. The greatest increase is among ...
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The Sleepy-Girl Mocktail Trend for Sleep Aid: A Pharmacist's Perspective Sleep is an integral part of our daily lives and functioning. However, many people suffer from insomnia or lack the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep despite using strong sleep hygiene practices. Though there are several prescription medications ...
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US to Launch Long COVID Trial Focused on Sleep, Exercise May 9, 2024 – The National institutes of Health will soon start a clinical trial in an attempt to find potential treatments for symptoms of long COVID, focusing on sleep disturbances, problems with exercise, and what's known as post-exertional malaise.
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LA County: homeless mortality rate plateaued in 2022 — but inequities persist But at the same time, health officials noted that while drug and alcohol overdose deaths leveled off after significant increases between 2019 and 2021, overdoses from substance abuse remained the No. 1 cause of death among homeless people in 2022.
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New FLiRT COVID variant could create 'perfect storm for a wavelet' The variants, known as KP.1.1 and KP.2, have recently overtaken JN.1 as the dominant omicron offshoot in the U.S. They now account for one in four infections nationwide, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Here's what to know if you are traveling abroad with your dog The U.S. government has updated its rules for bringing a dog into the country. ByThe Associated Press. May 9, 2024, 12:46 PM. 1:14. National headlines from ABC News. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. If you are bringing a dog into ...
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Deadly brain disease found in two California deer State officials reported the presence of deadly chronic wasting disease in two wild California deer earlier this week. This is the first time the disease, which has plagued other areas of the nation for years, has appeared in the state's deer or elk ...
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Measles case confirmed in north Wales Public Health Wales (PHW) said the person, who lives in England, went to Wrexham Maelor Hospital. It said close contacts of the case had been contacted and urged people to check their vaccination records ...
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How Not to Get Brain-Eating Worms and Mercury Poisoning Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had both a brain parasite and mercury poisoning at the same time. Just how rare is each condition?
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Surprising study suggests urbanization might reduce global infectious disease risk In a recent meta-analysis published in the journal Nature, researchers collate, analyze, and discuss the results from over 2,938 published observations to elucidate the global change drivers contributing highest to global surges in infectious diseases, ...
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Medical Moment: Are more fish oil supplements better? (WNDU) - One in five ...
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90% of US adults 20 and older at risk of heart disease: New study Last year, the American Heart Association recognized cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic, or CKM syndrome, as a "health disorder due to connections among heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes and obesity leading to poor health outcomes." ...
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Researchers publish largest-ever dataset of neural connections A cubic millimeter of brain tissue may not sound like much. But considering that that tiny square contains 57,000 cells, 230 millimeters of blood vessels, and 150 million synapses, all amounting to 1,400 terabytes of data, Harvard and Google ...
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'FLiRT' COVID-19 subvariant dominant in Canada. What to know about the strain "The nomenclature KP.2. really throws people for a loop," Evans told Global News. "But it's just a continued evolution of what we've been seeing for the last bit of time since the beginning of this year, which is the JN.1 lineage.".
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Common mistakes that affect Vitamin D absorption in the body (despite taking supplements) Vitamin D plays a crucial role in maintaining bone health, supporting immune function, and regulating mood. Despite the availability of supplements, many individuals still struggle with low vitamin D levels. Several factors can affect vitamin D absorption ...
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Saudi Reports 3 Cases, Including 1 Death, From Deadly MERS Coronavirus The Saudi health ministry has informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about three human cases, including one death, of the deadly and highly contagious Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus between 10 and 17 April.
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World Lupus Day 2024: Date, History, Theme, Importance, and More Details Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to attack your own tissues and organs. Lupus inflammation can affect joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. There are a wide range of symptoms that may include joint ...
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'World first' for double hand transplant patient A woman who had a double hand transplant has undergone pioneering NHS treatment to prevent her body rejecting them. Tanya Shepherd, from Hull, became the UK's first female recipient of two replacement hands in 2018, only for her immune system to ...
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Discrimination speeds up aging at the molecular level The unfairness of discrimination is obvious, but did you know it could also rob you of years of healthy life? A new study shows that experiencing prejudice can cause premature aging, increasing your risk of serious diseases and shortening your lifespan ...
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Late-night Working Could Impact Physical, Mental Health Lifetime employment patterns play a critical role in shaping daily routines that influence physical and mental health, and working late nights may be more likely to lead to depression at 50, according to a recently-published study.
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The FDA misses its own deadline to propose a ban on formaldehyde from hair products The federal agency proposed the ban in October 2023 and scheduled its implementation for April 2024. The FDA's proposed rule takes a large step in raising awareness about the potential harm that formaldehyde — a highly toxic gas — can cause to the many ...
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Study highlights the urgent need for public health policies concerning flavored vapes The research team at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, used artificial intelligence (AI) to simulate the effects of heating e-liquid flavor chemicals found in nicotine vapes. They included all 180 ...
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Study shows how night shift work can raise risk of diabetes, obesity The finding, from a study led by scientists at Washington State University and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, provides new clues as to why night shift workers are more prone to diabetes, obesity and other metabolic disorders.
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Why Anger is Bad for Your Heart The study found that a brief eight-minute bout of anger impairs the ability of blood vessels to dilate, raising the possibility that over time anger causes long-term vascular damage that has been linked to atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, a ...
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Whooping cough outbreak reported in eastern Newfoundland "It's something that's present in the community all the time, but right now we're seeing a little bit of a bigger surge of it locally," Dr. Natalie Bridger, a pediatric infectious disease specialist with N.L. Health Services, said Thursday.
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Opioid Addiction Medication Could Bring Relief to Long COVID Patients Long COVID has become a major public health issue, with 37% of individuals reporting one or more long COVID symptoms in the 3 to 6 months after their COVID-19 diagnosis. Symptoms of long COVID can include brain fog, muscle fatigue and issues with the ...
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Can changes in Indian Ocean temperatures help predict dengue outbreaks? New paper finds links Researchers have found a potential link between anomalies in sea-surface temperatures in Indian Ocean and the intensity of dengue epidemics globally, offering hope for improved prediction of dengue outbreaks. The predictions could give countries enough ...
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Breast cancer screening should start at age 40, Canadian Cancer Society says Earlier diagnosis often means less invasive treatment is required and outcomes are more successful, she said. The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which sets clinical guidelines to help family doctors and nurse practitioners decide ...
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WebXtra: CHRISTUS aims to educate on signs of stroke for national awareness month TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - ...
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Mpox is back on the rise in NYC. Here's what you need to know. Cases of mpox, the disease formerly known as monkeypox, have started to rise again in New York City, according to a health advisory issued by the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on Friday, with most cases occurring among people who have ...
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Baby born deaf can hear after breakthrough gene therapy A baby girl born deaf can hear unaided for the first time, after receiving ground-breaking gene therapy when she was eleven months old at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge. Watch: Short video with Opal's family and her clinicians ...
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Health officials and advocates are raising awareness about Lyme Disease That means you want to check yourself for ticks. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. The Maryland Department of Health is encouraging everyone to take precautions. When Robin Ann Wolfenden was 19-years- ...
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Study reveals the lifelong toll of childhood maltreatment The mental health conditions examined were anxiety, depression, harmful alcohol and drug use, self-harm and suicide attempts. Childhood maltreatment is classified as physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and emotional or physical neglect before the age of ...
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Whooping cough outbreak declared in eastern Newfoundland ST. JOHN'S, N.L. -- Health officials say there is an outbreak of whooping cough in eastern Newfoundland. The province's health authority says 42 cases have been reported in the region since February, mostly affecting children. Advertisement ...
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Oral rinse shows promise in early detection of gastric cancer A simple oral rinse could provide early detection of gastric cancer, the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, according to a study scheduled for presentation at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2024. In the cancer world, if you find patients ...
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New vaccine effective against coronaviruses that haven't even emerged yet Date: May 6, 2024; Source: University of Cambridge; Summary: Researchers have developed a new vaccine technology that has been shown in mice to provide protection against a broad range of coronaviruses with potential for future disease outbreaks ...
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8 reasons why you should start climbing stairs from now Multiple studies have confirmed that regularly using stairs engages multiple large muscle groups, activating all major leg muscles whether ascending or descending. MC LOGO. Health benefits of climbing stairs (Image: Canva).
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Public Advisory: CMOH Asking Public to Ensure Pertussis Immunizations are Up to Date as Whooping Cough Cases ... Pertussis is a contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis and can lead to severe complications, especially in vulnerable populations. Symptoms may start with a runny nose, mild fever and cough, and progress to ...
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Concerns grow as Mpox cases soar in DR Congo In 2023, some 654 people had died from Mpox (monkeypox virus). "The curve is rising, because in 2022, the number of deaths due to this disease was 234," the Health ...
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What is making seasonal allergy season even worse this year? LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — If you feel like allergies are hitting you harder this season, you're not alone. It's affecting a lot of people, like Mary McIver and Debra Purdue. "It has been the worst year ever and I have been here for 44 years," McIver said.
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TB emergency; parents lost to overdose; handwashing for good – Morning Medical Update Health emergency. The city of Long Beach, California, is in a state of public health emergency due to at least one death and 14 people sick with tuberculosis. A nurse who apparently came down with TB may have exposed more than 350 newborns.
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Influenza No Longer Prevalent in NYS When the influenza is prevalent, home care, hospice and other health care staff are required to wear surgical or procedure masks in areas where patients are present if they are not vaccinated against influenza.
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Living With Endometriosis: a Personal Perspective; a Professional Passion According to Nina Stachenfeld, PhD, a senior research scientist in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale, endometriosis is among the most common gynecological conditions affecting women. "About 17 million ...
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