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Is Fluoridated Drinking Water Safe for Pregnant Women? New research suggests a link between prenatal fluoride levels and behavioral issues in children. Experts are divided on the study's significance. A woman fills a glass of water from the ...
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Bird flu found in Michigan dairy worker, second US case in two months A Michigan dairy worker has been infected with a highly virulent bird flu, the second human case in less than two months of the H5N1 virus circulating among dairy cows. Federal officials said Wednesday that the case does not change their assessment ...
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2nd human case of bird flu confirmed in Michigan: Health officials A nasal specimen tested negative for influenza virus at the state health department laboratory while an eye specimen was sent to CDC for testing, which confirmed bird flu infection. MDHHS said the farm worker has since recovered ...
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Healthy diets with only 10% ultraprocessed foods may raise risk of cognitive decline, stroke "If you increased your ultraprocessed food intake by 10% in the study, it increased your risk of cognitive impairment by 16%," said cardiologist Dr. Andrew Freeman, director of cardiovascular prevention and wellness at National Jewish Health in Denver. He ...
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Cows Have Almost Certainly Infected More Than Two People With Bird Flu It was bound to happen again. For the second time in two months, the United States has confirmed a case of bird flu in a dairy worker employed by a farm with H5N1-infected cows. "The only thing I'm surprised about is that it's taken this long to get ...
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Plastic junk? Researchers find tiny particles in men's testicles Whether it's our bloodstream, brain, or lungs, microscopic fragments of plastic seem to turn up every time scientists scour a new corner of the human body. The male reproductive organs are no exception. New research published this month finds ...
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New Covid FLiRT Variants Have the FDA Weighing a Vaccine Update The Food and Drug Administration is in their FLiRT era. That is, the agency is paying special attention to a new group of SARS-CoV-2 variants nicknamed FLiRT that have raised the question of whether current vaccine recommendations for the fall are enough ...
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Michigan farmworker diagnosed with bird flu, becoming 2nd US case tied to dairy cows NEW YORK — A Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu — the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows. The patient had mild eye symptoms and has recovered, U.S. and Michigan health officials said in announcing the ...
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ADHD diagnoses are rising. 1 in 9 US kids have gotten one, new study finds About 1 in 9 children in the U.S., between the ages of 3 and 17, have been diagnosed with ADHD. That's according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that calls attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder an "expanding ...
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I feared losing my children over postnatal depression About one in five women develop mental health issues during and after pregnancy but many say they fear reaching out for help because of the stigma. Hope Cawood experienced severe postnatal depression after giving birth to her second child during ...
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Second human case of bird flu detected in Michigan dairy worker The symptoms were mild, consisting of conjunctivitis. The Texas dairy worker who contracted the virus in March also came down with pink eye. Advertisement. At a ...
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Eating Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Stroke And Cognitive Decline, Study Suggests Ultra-processed foods like chips, soda and hotdogs may cause an increased risk of stroke and cognitive impairment, according to a new study, adding on to previous research that''s linked these foods to multiple health conditions, like diabetes, depression ...
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A Michigan farmworker is diagnosed with bird flu in 2nd US case tied to dairy cows The worker had been in contact with cows presumed to be infected, experienced mild eye symptoms and has recovered, U.S. and Michigan health officials said in announcing the case Wednesday. A nasal swab from the person tested ...
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Bird flu reported in Michigan farm worker is second human case linked with ongoing outbreak An electron microscope image of an H5N1 avian influenza virion. Cynthia Goldsmith, Jackie Katz/CDC/AP. CNN —.
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4 Ways Vaccine Skeptics Mislead People On Measles And More Measles vaccines have averted the deaths of about 94 million people, mainly children, over the past 50 years, according to an April analysis led by the World Health Organization. Together with immunizations against polio and other diseases, vaccines have ...
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What Happens in the Brain to Cause Depression? Drugs that target the neurotransmitter serotonin have long been prescribed to treat depression. Now the spotlight is turning to other aspects of brain chemistry. In this episode, the neuropharmacologist John Krystal shares findings that are overturning ...
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Free COVID-19 vaccines could be a thing of the past as federal program is set to expire early When COVID-19 vaccines entered the commercial market, the federal government introduced a program to make shots accessible to people with limited coverage or no insurance. That program — which provided millions of free shots to low-income people — is ...
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New CDC guidance for schools encourages vaccination and masks New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention aims to help schools reduce the spread of infections, but recommendations include some that Florida officials have spoken out against. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Surgeon ...
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Antimicrobial resistance leads to drug-resistant infections Antimicrobial resistance occurs when microbes (like bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites) change and adapt over time, developing resistance to drugs designed to kill them. One of the most common types of drug resistance is antibiotic resistance ...
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Without measles immunisation 'little spot fire' outbreaks may become harder to control, experts warn According to the Australian Immunisation Register, 92.6% of two-year-olds are fully immunised against measles. But the infectious diseases epidemiologist Associate Prof Meru Sheel said 95% coverage was essential for such a contagious virus.
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WHO report shows sexually transmitted infections are climbing Data in the report show that case notifications for STIs are increasing in many WHO regions, with four curable STIs—syphilis (Treponema pallidum), gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae), chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis), and trichomoniasis (Trichomonas ...
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Improved animal model captures full picture of periodontal disease progression In most cases, this condition occurs as a result of an inflammatory response to bacterial infection of the tissue around teeth. As the condition worsens, the gums begin to pull away, exposing teeth roots and bone.
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Oldest Known Human Viruses Discovered In 50000-Year-Old Neanderthal Bones A new discovery sheds light on the ongoing mystery surrounding the extinction of Neanderthals, our closest extinct relatives. Researchers have found evidence of ancient viruses in 50,000-year-old Neanderthal bones, potentially offering a missing piece ...
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Are ultra-processed foods bad for your brain health? Study raises warning Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Yale School of Medicine and University of Alabama at Birmingham also found that a greater intake of ultra-processed foods was tied to a 12 per cent higher risk of cognitive impairment.
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Researchers have updated recommendations for breast cancer screenings Screening guidelines in the U.S. have changed since 2021. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, composed of independent medical experts, now recommends mammograms every other year for women with average cancer risk at age 40 instead of 50.
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Moderna, CureVac, other vaccine stocks jump as new human bird-flu cases reported in US, Australia By Eleanor Laise. Stock gains are an 'overreaction' to avian-flu news, analysts say. Vaccine-related stocks moved sharply higher Wednesday as new human bird-flu cases were reported in the U.S. and Australia. CureVac N.V. shares (CVAC) were up 25% ...
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In light of H5N1 outbreak, US in talks with mRNA vaccine makers on bird flu Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning. Wall Street had a big reaction to H5N1 bird flu news yesterday. Was it warranted? We'll discuss that today.
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May is Hepatitis Awareness Month Free testing available at Health District locations. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 22, 2024. LAS VEGAS – May is Hepatitis Awareness Month and the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) is encouraging people to get tested for the virus.
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Study reveals ferroptosis as a major driver of severe COVID-19 lung damage The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the pathogen responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has been associated with the manifestation of adverse pulmonary conditions, such as pneumonia and acute respiratory ...
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MCPH Epidemiologist discusses West Nile virus, how to protect yourself GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — As temperatures continue to rise, mosquito season is starting on the Western Slope. Will Rausch, an epidemiologist with Mesa County Public Health (MCPH), tells WesternSlopeNow that now is the time to think about ...
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Lung cancer study offers further evidence on importance of screening Summary: Researchers have demonstrated the benefits of lung cancer screening across socioeconomic groups. Evidence in the new study illustrates the value and importance of screening, especially for those who live in areas of economic deprivation.
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| Genetic analysis explores the influence of African ancestry in brain disease risk A new genetic analysis could help explain why people in the U.S. with African ancestry face a greater risk for stroke and Alzheimer's disease, but less risk of another brain disease, Parkinson's. Facebook; Flipboard
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Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell in 2023 — for only the second time since the current national epidemic of drug deaths began more than three decades ago. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the numbers on May 15.
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Whooping cough vaccination available for pregnant patients | News Pregnant patients across Birmingham and Solihull are being urged to get vaccinated against whooping cough to help protect their unborn babies from the infection. The number of cases of whooping cough, sometimes referred to as pertussis, has been rising ...
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'Critical gaps' in understanding climate change fuel tropical disease spread A comprehensive review by the UN health agency has revealed critical gaps in understanding the full impact of climate change on malaria, dengue, trachoma and other tropical diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) study, conducted in partnership ...
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One Test, Two Choices: How empowering your patients can result in more equitable cervical screening The Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer is pleased to launch a new nationwide healthcare provider awareness campaign 'HPV Self-Collection: Are YOU ready to support the choice?' More than 70% of cervical cancer cases in Australia ...
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Pomegranate Substance Improves Alzheimer's Symptoms in Mice Alzheimer's disease is an incurable disease of the brain and the most frequently occurring type of dementia. About two thirds of people with dementia are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Dementia often leads to functional impairment and eventually ...
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Food, sex, drugs and more – are we addicted to addiction? For sausage rolls, the claim isn't that the pastry treats specifically can be addictive, but rather certain kinds of foods are high in fat, sugar, salt and other nutrients we crave. In " ...
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Impact of Vaccination and Infection on SARS-CoV-2 T Cell Immunity in 2-Years Study Researchers conducted a prospective study to assess the effectiveness of additional vaccine boosters in patients who received the initial SARS-CoV-2 vaccination series within the first year of the pandemic. They assessed the temporal profile ...
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Preventing and treating white-nose syndrome In the depths of winter, bats across North America are waking from hibernation dangerously early, plagued with a disease that's killing millions of their peers. White-nose syndrome, caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans, ...
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CU Cancer Center Leader Contributes to American Association for Cancer Research's New Report on Health Equity Jamie L. Studts, PhD, co-leader of the University of Colorado Cancer Center's Cancer Prevention and Control Program, has devoted much of his research career to studying inequities in lung cancer risk factors, screening, treatment, and survivorship.
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Survey highlights hygiene issues with smart device use in kitchens A study in Ireland has highlighted potential risks associated with using smart devices in the kitchen while cooking. The research examined hygiene habits when using a smartphone or tablet in the domestic kitchen. One in three participants didn't wash ...
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CDC reports suggest Central Pa. drug deaths slowing FILE - The overdose-reversal drug Narcan is displayed during training for employees of the Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), Dec. 4, 2018, in Philadelphia. The death of a Connecticut seventh grader from an apparent fentanyl overdose has ...
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Could psilocybin, the active ingredient of 'magic mushrooms', be a safe and effective treatment for depression? Take for example, the Psychedelics Science 2023 conference in Denver, Colorado, hosted by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), which attracted 12,000 people. Everyone from medical doctors and psychotherapists to pharmaceutical ...
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Another study finds microplastics in clots A recent study found microplastics in blood clots surgically removed from the heart, brain and deep veins in the lower legs. The Chinese study, published in eBioMedicine, analyzed clots that were removed after experiencing a stroke, heart attack or ...
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AI helping to identify undiagnosed genetic disorders in children "Our work was focused on 'how do we identify kids who may have a rare genetic disease earlier in their diagnostic pathway to avoid the frustrations that happen in later years when they get ping-ponged around the system?'" said Dr. Kym Boycott, senior ...
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AI helping to identify undiagnosed genetic disorders in children During the pilot project, researchers at the Ottawa pediatric hospital used AI to scour nearly 260,000 patient records over the past decade. The analysis revealed 15 children and youth who had likely undiagnosed cases. Their symptoms had not triggered ...
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Inside the breathtaking world of therapeutic psychedelics: Great promise and great challenges He learned he was suffering from treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a term for people that do not respond to antidepressant drugs. Figures vary, but estimates from Johns Hopkins Medicine and Cleveland Clinic show about ...
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Viral TikTok dermatologist urges people to look at their nails The dark-pigmented streak, as she describes it, could be a serious form of cancer known as a subungual melanoma. If your finger and toe nails are generally covered in polish, she recommends taking a look between manicures and pedicures.
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