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Neuropsychiatric Symptoms an Important, Overlooked Feature of Lupus Neuropsychiatric symptoms, including nightmares and hallucinatory "daymares," may be a more important aspect of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) than formerly recognized, according to a qualitative mixed methods study published in The Lancet ...
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The new obesity drugs work, but it's a dilemma when people have to stop taking them Over the past few decades, Jonathan Meyers endured several cycles of gaining, shedding, then regaining weight after attempting Keto, high protein, low fat, and calorie-restrictive diets. "I've had success, up and down, but I always regain the weight," ...
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In communities of color, long-covid patients are tired of being sick and neglected A mild covid infection at the start of the pandemic has thrown Jeanine Hays's immune system out of whack, she said, as her husband ticked off ailments the way drug commercials list side effects. Chronic hives. Hair loss. Tinnitus. Severe nerve pain.
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1 in 9 US children now have ADHD, with surge in diagnoses since 2016: CDC Among children with current ADHD, the study found 58.1% had moderate or severe ADHD and 77.9% had at least one co-occurring disorder. Co-occurring disorders included behavioral problems such as anxiety or depression and developmental problems such as a ...
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No reported bird flu cases in Maryland so far; CDC preps for potential higher human risk No cases of avian flu have been reported in Maryland this year, but recent reports of two incidents of cattle-to-human transmission of the disease have health and agriculture officials in the state on alert.
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Michigan Dairy Worker Diagnosed With Bird Flu A Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu — the second human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows. The male worker had been in contact with cows at a farm with infected animals. He experienced mild eye symptoms and has ...
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Black bear kebabs make family sick with parasitic worms (CNN) — It was supposed to be a celebration, but one family's unique meal of black bear meat sent several members to the hospital instead. The celebration happened in summer 2022, according to the account in the latest edition of the US Centers for ...
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Person with measles had a connecting flight at LAX, health department says "Individuals who were at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal from approximately 3:04 p.m. to 9 p.m. may be at risk of developing measles due to exposure to this traveler," L.A. County Public Health officials said.
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Passenger on United flight to Fresno had measles, officials confirm FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Health officials issued a warning after a confirmed case of measles was in Fresno County. The Los Angeles County of Public Health is now confirming that an infected passenger flew aboard United Airlines flight 5591.
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Antinephrin Autoantibodies: Biomarker for Kidney Disease? STOCKHOLM — People with difficult to diagnose kidney diseases linked to nephrotic syndrome show uniquely high levels of antinephrin autoantibodies, suggesting a novel biomarker and breakthrough development in diagnosing and managing the diseases.
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The Long COVID Puzzle: Autoimmunity, Inflammation, and Other Possible Causes The underlying cause of Long COVID is still a puzzle to researchers. But Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, Sterling Professor of Immunobiology and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and co-lead investigator of the Yale ...
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New help for dealing with aggression in people with dementia Caring for older adults with dementia is stressful, especially when they become physically or verbally aggressive, wander away from home, develop paranoia or hallucinations, engage in inappropriate or repetitive behaviors, or refuse to let caregivers ...
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New Help for Dealing With Aggression in People With Dementia Upward of 95% of patients experience these neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, which tend to fluctuate over time and vary in intensity. They're the primary reasons people with dementia end up in assisted living facilities or nursing homes. At some point ...
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SELECT trial shows semaglutide reduces kidney decline in obese patients The SELECT Trial has revealed the potential of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, in combating kidney function decline among individuals with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular disease but without ...
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Best Life: Fish oil supplement, is more actually better? Fish oil supplements – ...
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Study uncovers probable origin of stuttering in the brain However, with further research, it is now understood to be a brain disorder related to the regulation of speech production." Juho Joutsa, Professor of Neurology, University of Turku. Stuttering may also ...
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Passenger on United flight to Fresno had measles, officials confirm FRESNO, Calif. -- Health officials issued a warning after a confirmed case of measles was in Fresno County. The Los Angeles County of Public Health is now confirming that an infected passenger flew aboard United Airlines flight 5591.
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Eating ultra-processed foods linked to memory and thinking problems, study finds It has long been a given that people who eat more ultra-processed foods — think soft drinks, chips and cookies — have a greater risk of physical side effects associated with that diet. Now a study has found that such foods are also associated with an ...
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Family members in US infected with muscle worms after eating undercooked Sask. bear meat What went wrong? Trichinellosis is a parasitic zoonotic disease transmitted through the consumption of meat from animals infected with trichinella nematodes. "It's unfortunate but unsurprising. Trichinellosis outbreaks in people from eating undercooked ...
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This is how stress affects every organ in our bodies What we think and how we feel are the same; our mental and physical well-being are not separate entities that we control individually. Thinking of our minds and bodies "in isolation would be a mistake ...
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Can diabetes be cured? Chinese doctors claim breakthrough with cell therapy Researchers in China have announced a groundbreaking achievement: the first-ever reported cure for diabetes through cell therapy. A 59-year-old patient who underwent an innovative cell transplant in 2021 has been medication-free since 2022, ...
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Health warns public of increasing Mpox and Flu cases The country has recorded the second laboratory-confirmed case of Mpox disease, an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus with the potential to cause a painful or itchy rash like pimples or blisters. The new ...
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Measles identified in traveler who passed through LAX Public health officials announced Sunday they have been notified of a case of measles in a non-county resident who traveled to Los Angeles International Airport while infectious last week. This person arrived on Lufthansa Flight LH 452 at the Tom ...
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Possible link between tattoos and lymphoma revealed in new study A new study out of Sweden finds that people with tattoos have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. "It is important to remember that lymphoma is a rare disease and that our results apply at the group level," Lund University ...
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Bridging the gap to accelerate malaria vaccination rollout in Africa through experience sharing Africa is gradually making strides in fighting malaria across the continent through the Accelerating Malaria Vaccine Introduction and Rollout in Africa (AMVIRA) initiative. As Burundi, Chad, Central African Republic (CAR), Democratic Republic of Congo ...
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Over 750000 antimicrobial resistance deaths preventable yearly via vaccines, water, sanitation and infection control Authors say if the world does not prioritize action on AMR now, we will see a steady increase in the global death toll—currently 4.95 million per year from infections linked to AMR—with young infants, elderly people, and people with chronic illnesses or ...
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New malaria vaccine delivered for the first time The Central African Republic is the first country to receive thousands of doses of a new malaria vaccine first recommended by the World Health Organization last October. A total of 43,000 doses arrived by air today from UNICEF, and another 120,000 are ...
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Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: 'Not universally good or bad' Dr. Jim Liu, a cardiologist at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, who was not involved in the study, said there has been conflicting data about whether fish oil or omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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People with tattoos could have a higher risk of developing lymphoma The risk associated with tattoo exposure appears to be highest for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (a fast-growing curable cancer that starts in white blood cells) and follicular lymphoma (a slow-growing incurable cancer).
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Researchers identify novel way to potentially slow down or halt Alzheimer's progression This groundbreaking work is centered on the manipulation of the plexin-B1 protein to enhance the brain's ability to clear amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. Reactive astrocytes, a type of brain cell that becomes ...
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The Best of Time to Eat Protein, According to a Dietitian Protein is composed of amino acids, which are needed for important processes such as immune function, neurotransmitter and hormone synthesis, and muscle growth.12. Adding more protein to your diet can benefit health by supporting satiety, ...
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FDA urged to relax decades-old tissue donation restrictions for gay and bisexual men By Rae Ellen Bichell The federal government in 2020 and 2023 changed who it said could safely donate organs and blood, reducing the restrictions on men who have had sex with another man. But the FDA's restrictions on donated tissue, a catchall term ...
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Generating clinical evidence for treatment and prevention options for long COVID Long COVID is a chronic and debilitating disease affecting more than 36 million people in the European Union (EU). Most patients are of working age, creating a high burden on healthcare and social systems. At present, there are no EU-approved medicines ...
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Black bear kebabs make family sick with parasitic worms It was supposed to be a celebration, but one family's unique meal of black bear meat sent several members to the hospital instead. The celebration happened in summer 2022, according to the account in the latest edition of the US Centers for Disease ...
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Consumer Reports' best insect repellents include options with or without DEET A bug bite can leave more than just an itchy bump. Mosquitoes and ticks are also know to spread many diseases. Jamie staton has more on the extensive tests from consumer reports to find the most effective insect repellents for anyone heading outside ...
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How genes shape birdsong, even when birds grow up far from home With the arrival of spring, a timeless ritual begins anew: male birds fill the air with song, seeking to attract mates and defend their territories from other competing males. But there is a lot we still don't understand about how birds learn which ...
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COVID cases see uptick as travel increases According to wastewater analysis conducted by the State, there has been an uptick in COVID cases over the past week. By Scott Budman • Published 16 seconds ago. NBC Universal, Inc. California may be headed to an earlier-than-normal start to the summer ...
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A new start after 60: I always battled with my body image – until I became a bodybuilder at 64 After two divorces and an eating disorder, Marlene Flowers knew a change was needed. Her son suggested she start building her strength and she soon found her self-confidence growing ...
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Arizona church educating parishioners about skin cancer PHOENIX — A Phoenix church group has set out to try to change a big perception in their community. "The biggest myth is that people of color do not sunburn and they do not get skin cancer," Belinda Miller said. Miller is part of a group at the New Home ...
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Why protecting your skin this summer is important CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa ( ...
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25-year-old cancer charity closes due to financial challenges The cancer charity referred beneficiaries to Macmillan Cancer Support and the Eve Appeal in its stead. Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust was created in 1999 by James Maxwell in memory of his wife who died from cervical cancer at ...
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Measles cases surging again in Europe: WHO "I urge all countries to take immediate action, even where overall immunisation coverage is high, to vaccinate the vulnerable, close the immunity gaps and thereby prevent the virus from taking hold in any community," WHO Europe director Hans Kluge said.
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A child called Frooti, and the problem of ultra processed food The article discusses the impact of junk food consumption on health, referencing the ICMR-NIN guidelines. It also mentions a visit to Gadchiroli and a speaking assignment at Dr Rani and Abhay Bang's organisation in this article by Rujuta Diwekar.
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Physicians encourage sun safety awareness with 'Don't Fry Day' Dr. George Osei, an ...
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Researchers Create New Virus That Can Trigger Cell Death in Tumors Vaccinia viruses are therapeutic tools with different biomedical applications depending on the susceptibility characteristics. For example, the strain called MVA (modified vaccinia Ankara), which is unable to replicate in mammalian cells, triggers a potent ...
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Majority of Top Health Risks Are Within Individual Control, Global Study Finds The 2021 data was released later than usual as experts continue to grapple with the pandemic's impact on global health data collection and analysis. GENEVA — Six of the ten leading risk factors for premature deaths and years of healthy life lost due to ...
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Should You Aim to Walk 10000 Steps? Reduced cholesterol levels; Improved regulated blood pressure; Lower risk for diabetes and heart disease; Lower baseline stress levels. He also points out that the health benefits of walking cap at about 8,000 steps (four ...
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