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Launching an effective bird flu vaccine quickly could be tough, scientists warn But federal health officials say they've started trying to develop a vaccine to protect people just in case a pandemic erupts. "We've got some preparedness pieces in place that will give us a ...
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Proton Pump Inhibitors Tied to Migraine, Other Severe Headache Types Investigators analyzed data for 11,800 participants aged ≥ 20 years who used prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and nutritional supplements during the past month. Data ...
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New HIV Infections After Vampire Facials at Unlicensed Spa The investigation, spanning 5 years with parts of it still ongoing, has resulted in the closure of the spa and is raising questions about public safety in cosmetic clinics. Though transmission of HIV by unsterile injection ...
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Rabies-infected bat found in Michigan, prompting resident warnings of the fatal virus A bat with rabies has been found in a small Michigan county, prompting local health authorities to remind residents about the dangers of the creatures and animal bites in general. As if the start of spring couldn't get any more batty.
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How Often Do You Need a Colonoscopy? Study Finds 15 Years May Be Ok for Some Most colorectal cancer screening guidelines suggest a colonoscopy every 10 years, but healthy individuals with no family history of the disease may have the option to wait even longer. A Swedish population study suggests that adults who ...
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A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo's biggest outbreak KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo is struggling to contain its biggest mpox outbreak, and scientists say a new form of the disease detected in a mining town might more easily spread among people. Since January, Congo has reported more than 4,500 suspected ...
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GP prescribing opioids in 'high amounts' needs to improve A GP surgery that has "one of the highest "opioid prescription rates in England has been put into special measures. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said it investigated Parson Drove Surgery in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, to follow up escalated patient ...
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How To End Your Toxic Relationship With Sugar, According To Nutritionists Diets that are chronically high in sugary foods can lead to insulin resistance, a state where blood sugar becomes poorly managed in the body." Insulin resistance can lead to health issues such as metabolic syndrome and diabetes, so it's definitely ...
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Mammograms should start earlier amid rising breast cancer rates, panel says Previously, the task force had said women could choose to start breast cancer screening as young as 40, with a stronger recommendation that they get the exams every two years from age 50 through 74. The ...
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Revisiting hormone therapy: New study suggests women don't need to fear it LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Hot flashes. Trouble sleeping. Pain during sex. Many women endure some of these symptoms of menopause, because of a controversial 2002 study that scared women and doctors away from hormone replacement therapy.
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This Texas veterinarian helped crack the mystery of bird flu in cows Petersen, who monitors more than 40,000 cattle on a dozen farms in the Texas Panhandle, collected samples from cats and cows and sent them to Dr. Drew Magstadt, a friend from college who now works at the veterinary diagnostic laboratory at Iowa State ...
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Leprous squirrels spread disease in medieval England, study finds Researchers analyzed 12th-century human and squirrel bones recovered from around the St. Mary Magdeleine leprosarium in Winchester, United Kingdom. Both sets of bones contained evidence of a strain of Mycobacterium leprae, the bacterium that causes ...
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Illinois officials announce CWD detection in another county The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) yesterday announced that chronic wasting disease (CWD) has spread to Ford County, in the northern part of the state. Officials confirmed that a wild deer exhibiting signs of CWD tested positive for ...
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Dysbiosis in male mice affects offspring health and placental development The gut microbiota is the microbial community that occupies the gastrointestinal tract. It is responsible for producing enzymes, metabolites, and other molecules crucial for host metabolism and in response to the environment.
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Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's what changed "Among women below the age of 60, we found hormone therapy has low risk of adverse events and [is] safe for treating bothersome hot flashes, night sweats and other menopausal symptoms, " says study author Dr. JoAnn Manson, chief of preventive medicine at ...
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Surveillance begins on potentially dangerous bugs in Kalamazoo County Tick and mosquito bites can transmit serious diseases like Lyme disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis and the West Nile virus, the health department said. People heading out for outdoor ...
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COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record low While the CDC will continue to monitor COVID cases, it is seemingly feeling comfortable enough with current levels and the effectiveness of vaccines that, as of May 1, it has stopped requiring hospitals to report COVID-19 admissions, capacity numbers and ...
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Rabid raccoon discovered in Camden County, NJ GLOUCESTER TWP., New Jersey (WPVI) -- As people walk their dogs during the beautiful spring weather, encountering wild animals with rabies isn't typically on their minds. "She's got a rabies shot and everything, but I never really had any concern, ...
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Habits that could be aggravating your allergies making them worse Pollen counts have soared more than 20 percent in the last three decades, making this spring especially challenging for allergy sufferers. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services spring pollen season is ...
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Study: Children with hypertension at higher long-term risk for serious heart conditions Youth with high blood pressure are nearly four times more likely to be at long-term risk of serious heart conditions including stroke and heart attack, according to a new study. The research, led by McMaster University, will be presented at the ...
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1 person dead amid tuberculosis outbreak in Long Beach A tuberculosis outbreak among residents of a single-room occupancy hotel in Long Beach has left one person dead and led to the hospitalizations of nine others, prompting the declaration of a public health emergency, city officials said Thursday.
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Health officials offer guidance after rabid bat is found in Ann Arbor home "I know that might be a lot of people's first instinct - to just get the bat out of their house. The important thing is to not do that," said Beth Ann Hamilton, Communications Coordinator for the Washtenaw County Health Department.
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Anger damages blood vessel function, raising heart disease risk In the present study, the researchers examined how provoked anger and negative emotions of sadness and anxiety affect endothelial cell health. Vascular homeostasis is primarily regulated by the endothelium, and the endothelial cells are essential for ...
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RSV Immunization Reduces Infant Hospitalizations by 82% In a new real-world study, Sanofi and AstraZeneca's nirsevimab-alip (Beyfortus) demonstrated high efficacy against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD).
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Think BE-FAST to respond to stroke May marks National Stroke Awareness Month, and UHS is joining with the National Stroke Association to spotlight the modifiable risk factors that account for 90 percent of all strokes. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, remains the single most ...
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Bad allergies? Blame botanical sexism and Baltimore sidewalks It seems everyone is sneezing, itching and blotting a runny nose these days. Allergy season comes every spring, but ...
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Cellular Study Uncovers 'Whole-Body' Impacts of Endurance Exercise Exercise is good for you. To understand why, MoTrPAC scientists are creating a whole-body map of molecular responses to endurance training — finding striking "all tissue effects" in a new set of studies, featured on the May cover of the journal Nature.
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Insights Into Malaria Parasites Sexual Development Reveals Opportunities To Prevent Disease Spread Read time: 3 minutes. For the first time, the developmental stages of the deadliest human malaria parasite have been mapped in high resolution, allowing researchers to understand this ever-adapting adversary in more detail than previously possible.
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Can Anger Affect Your Heart Health? Scientists Find the Strong Emotion Impacts How Blood Vessels Function Impaired blood vessel dilation is a precursor for the buildup of deposits inside vessel walls, which can lead to heart attacks, according to a statement from the National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, which funded the ...
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Engineered universal blood made possible by bacterial enzymes Bacterial enzymes can cleave sugars that are part of a type A or B blood cell antigen, converting them to type O. Bacterial enzymes may help increase the supply of ...
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The Journey toward a Gene Therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa Animals can play crucial roles in helping researchers understand disease and develop new treatments. Without mice, Harvard Medical School geneticist Connie Cepko wouldn't be on the cusp of discovering whether her team has developed the first safe and ...
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A book that offers a holistic take on the obesity crisis "Most of us think we are food lovers. But we are actually food addicts," believes Dr Rajeev Kurapati, the author of The Book of Body Positivity (published by Penguin Random House), a book that explores the problem of fat stigmatisation and offers a ...
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Deeper understanding of malaria parasite development unlocks opportunities to block disease spread The study, published today (2 May) in Science, details the critical developmental stages of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, using single-cell RNA sequencing. This gives detailed information on the life stages ...
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Community turns out for stroke awareness event UHS kicked off May as Stroke Awareness Month with a free interactive and educational stroke awareness event for the public. Held on May 1 at UHS Vestal, the event gave community members the opportunity to connect with UHS stroke experts to learn more ...
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May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month: Be TICK Smart! If you find a tick on your body, remove it quickly to reduce the risk of contracting Lyme disease. See a healthcare provider if you do get sick. Lyme disease is curable. Early diagnosis and treatment are important in order to avoid further health problems ...
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Factors Contributing to Accurate Diagnosis of Axial Spondyloarthritis Traditional diagnostic markers were largely accurate for early diagnosis. Early diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) in patients with chronic low back pain is important for the timely initiation of anti-inflammatory treatment. Features ...
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Predictability of B cell clonal persistence and immunosurveillance in breast cancer Using immune receptor, RNA and whole-exome sequencing, we show that both B cell and T cell responses seem to coevolve with the metastatic cancer genomes and mirror tumor mutational and neoantigen architecture. B cell clones ...
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It May Be Safe to Extend Time Between Colonoscopy Screenings, Study Says Patients with no family history of colorectal cancer (CRC) whose first colonoscopy was negative may be able to delay their next screening for 15 years rather than the currently recommended 10 years, a Swedish register-based cohort study showed.
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Ilkeston man died from complications after teeth extraction New guidance for dentists across the country has been issued following the death of a Derbyshire man. Michael Briggs, 79, was in pain and went to his dentist to have several teeth removed in November 2022. He went back to his Ilkeston home to recover ...
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Why has breast milk become a miracle cure for everything on social media? It is easily digestible, lowers the risk of chronic diseases like obesity, Type 1 diabetes mellitus, asthma, and makes the immune system strong," says Dr Anuj Yadav, consultant neonatologist, Saket Hospital and Matrutva Mother and Child Clinic, Jaipur, as ...
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With uptick in infant deaths, officials urge parents to practice safe sleeping AB-Cs PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — After recording only one infant death due to unsafe sleeping conditions, Peoria County has seen five such deaths already in 2024. And that has experts out and preaching safe sleeping habits. "The presumption is that people know ...
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Birdwatching can help students improve mental health, reduce distress A new study finds people who have nature-based experiences report better well-being and lower psychological distress than those who do not. Birdwatching in particular yielded promising results, with higher gains in subjective well-being and more ...
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Parkinson's Disease Explodes as Researchers Find Connection to Pesticide Exposure and Genes (Beyond Pesticides, May 3, 2024) Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the world after Alzheimer's. Genetic factors account for only a fraction of PD cases, and for decades scientists have been aware of ...
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Fermented Foods For Better Digestion In Summer Fermented foods are not only delicious but also offer numerous health benefits, especially during the summer months when our bodies crave refreshing and light options. Read on as we share a list of fermented foods you must add to your summer diet.
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Microneedles and suction cup for blood diagnostics, modeled on leeches Date: May 2, 2024; Source: ETH Zurich; Summary: A new device for taking blood samples uses microneedles and a suction cup instead of a large needle. People with a phobia of needles stand to benefit. More blood can be obtained than with the classic ...
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A surprising amount of adults like intensely sour flavors The study, conducted by researchers at Penn State in collaboration with Italian scientists, marks a significant advancement in understanding the complexity of taste. The research has shed new light on adult taste preferences, challenging the prevailing ...
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Lexington teacher who spent months on a machine, had two double lung transplants has died "Time after time she defied the odds," Jeff Presley told the Herald-Leader. "The biggest being an emergent second double lung transplant within just a few days of the first. Who could possibly overcome such a trial. Emily. Many would ask, how could this be ...
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Board of Directors Founder, The diaTribe Foundation and co-Founder, dQ&A. Founder and President, Close Concerns. Kelly Close has led Close Concerns since 2002, a healthcare information firm focused on diabetes and obesity. Each year Kelly and her colleagues attend nearly ...
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Community editorial board: Identifying adolescent mental health challenges can help connect with supports An adolescent experiencing anxiety or depression may exhibit enduring feelings of profound sadness or hopelessness, which persist without apparent cause. This emotional anguish can impact their everyday functioning and general happiness. Adolescents ...
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Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month – why a patient-centric approach is crucial In India, HNC causes over 1,25,000 deaths annually, accounting for a significant 30 percent of all cancer cases. Unfortunately, traditional treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, are highly ...
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