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Chemo can be brutal. This FDA effort aims to make it less so. Crosslin's concern lies at the heart of a Food and Drug Administration effort to make cancer drugs less toxic and more effective. Cancer drug trials are structured to promote high doses, which then become routine patient care.
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When Is the Best Time to Work Out? "We were surprised by the gap," said Angelo Sabag, an exercise physiologist at the University of Sydney who led the study. The team expected to see a benefit from evening workouts, but "we didn't think the risk reduction would be as pronounced as it was.".
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New Mutations Identified in Bird Flu Virus H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. · Genetic Traces in Milk Samples: · Dairy Cows Across States: · Earlier Outbreak Than Thought: · What Does it Mean For Us?:
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To fend off aggressive female mosquitoes, LA is releasing thousands of sterile males The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District on Thursday launched a pilot program to release tens of thousands of irradiated, lab-raised mosquitoes into the local environment. These mosquitoes are all male and have been sterilized ...
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2 new COVID variants called 'FLiRT' are spreading in the US What are the symptoms? Another FLiRT variant, called KP.1.1, is also circulating in the U.S., but is less widespread than KP.2. It currently accounts for about 7.5% of infections nationwide, per the CDC.
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Norovirus: An Old Virus Seeking New Public Health Actions First identified by Albert Kapikian and colleagues in Norwalk, Ohio, in 1972, Norovirus continues to cause infections and disease outbreaks in the US over 50 years later. 1 It is the most common cause of epidemic gastroenteritis, causing 19 to 21 ...
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'Vampire Facials' Linked to HIV Cases—What to Know About the Cosmetic Procedure Three women were diagnosed with HIV after getting "vampire facials" at an unlicensed New Mexico spa, the CDC reported last week. The HIV infections are believed to be the first documented cases of the virus spread through cosmetic injections.
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Squirrels may have given medieval Britons leprosy They studied human and red squirrel bones from archaeological sites in Winchester, southern England, and found they had closely related strains of the bacteria that causes it. Leprosy is a chronic disease infectious between humans that ...
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Real-World Evidence Shows 82% Reduction in Infant RSV Hospitalizations With Nirsevimab New real-world evidence published in The Lancet shows nirsevimab (Beyfortus; Sanofi and AstraZeneca) resuted in an 82% reduction in infant hospitalizations due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during the 2023-2024 season, compared with no ...
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Potential First Known Case of Mammal-to-Human Bird Flu Transmission Detailed Strong genetic evidence makes it highly likely that a dairy farm worker in Texas contracted avian influenza A (H5N1) from cattle, according to a detailed case report from the CDC and Texas Department of State Health Services.
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Cancer vaccines are having a renaissance This study is enrolling patients with melanoma. But the companies have also launched a phase III trial for lung cancer. And earlier this month BioNTech and Genentech announced that a personalized vaccine they developed in collaboration shows promise in ...
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Common diabetes drug lowers SARS-CoV-2 levels, clinical trial finds The study, published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, suggests metformin may also help prevent long COVID. The researchers tested metformin against a placebo in 999 adults infected with COVID-19. More than 50% of ...
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Case report bolsters evidence for H5N1 avian flu spread from cow to Texas dairy worker Scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and their collaborators in Texas today shared new details about an investigation into a recently reported H5N1 avian flu infection in a dairy worker— likely the first known ...
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Bird flu outbreak hasn't hit Arizona dairy farms. Why the risk to humans remains low A national outbreak of bird flu is spreading among dairy cows in at least nine states, but Arizona farms haven't yet detected any cases. H5N1, a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, is the first to make a jump from infected birds to cattle, ...
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Bird flu is bad for poultry and cattle. Why it's not a dire threat for most of us — yet Headlines are flying after the Department of Agriculture confirmed that the H5N1 bird flu virus has infected dairy cows around the country. Tests have detected the virus among cattle in nine states, mainly in Texas and New Mexico, and most recently in ...
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Medieval Pets Had One of Humanity's Most Cursed Diseases When Kathleen Walker-Meikle, a historian at the University of Basel, in Switzerland, ponders the Middle Ages, her mind tends to drift not to religious conquest or Viking raids, but to squirrels. Tawny-backed, white-bellied, tufted-eared red squirrels, ...
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Getting ahead of liver cancer A new study suggests that proteins detectable in the blood could improve predictions about risk of liver cancer, which is typically diagnosed at later stages when survival rates are lower. Led by investigators at Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel ...
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What a US farmworker's case of bird flu tells us about tracking the infection A US farmworker who caught bird flu after working with dairy cattle in Texas appears to be the first known case of mammal-to-human transmission of the virus, a new study shows. The dairy worker sought care in late March after developing painful red, ...
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USPSTF's Wanda Nicholson: Final recommendation to start breast cancer screening at 40 will save 20% more lives All women should start screening for breast cancer at age 40, with biennial screening continuing through age 74, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said in its final recommendation statement April 30. To access this subscriber-only content please ...
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Raccoon in Autauga County tests positive for rabies State Health Veterinarian Dee W. Jones said vaccinating animals is the primary way to reduce risks to pets and livestock. ADPH can help facilitate testing of any animal in the area that is suspected of having rabies.
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What led to Latin America's record dengue surge Cases of dengue in Latin America and the Caribbean are skyrocketing. Between January and April 2024, the region has seen more than 5.9 million cases compared to 4.4 million in all of 2023. While some countries are witnessing a surge in dengue much ...
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Squirrels may have given medieval Britons leprosy Humans may have caught leprosy from squirrels in medieval times, researchers say. They studied human and red squirrel bones from archaeological sites in Winchester, southern England, and found they had closely related strains of the bacteria that ...
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Inflammation drug could be repurposed to treat toxic snake bites The researchers found that, when applied to the site of a spitting cobra bite, the small molecule drug – clinically known as varespladib – was highly effective in blocking one of the most damaging toxins released by the snakes' venom, almost completely ...
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Alberta government aims to address gaps in women's health care with $26M injection The Alberta government says it's taking steps to improve the health of women and children by following through on a promise to spend $26 million on research and expanding a newborn screening program. In this year's budget it earmarked $10 million over ...
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Study reveals healthy diet improves brain health That's why keeping it healthy is so important. One way to boost brain power is to lower stress levels. "People who are under a lot of stress, and strain and duress, their cognitive performance is lower," said Dr. James Galvin, a professor at the ...
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No one wants to think about pandemics. But bird flu doesn't care. That prevalence suggests that H5N1 is now spreading in mammals — and since cows on dairy farms are in frequent contact with farm workers, it seems likely the virus will have many chances to evolve to spread more easily among humans. If it does that, we may ...
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What doctors wish patients knew about osteoporosis Bone health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, yet millions worldwide grapple with a silent threat that weakens bones: osteoporosis. This condition, often undetected until a fracture occurs, poses a significant risk, particularly among older ...
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Long Beach declares health emergency over tuberculosis outbreak that killed 1 person There have been 14 tuberculosis cases linked to a private single room occupancy hotel as of Monday. Davis said nine people have had to be hospitalized, and one person has died. Due to patient privacy laws ...
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Life Changes You Should Make Today To Lower Arthritis Risk Making lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of developing arthritis and promote overall health and well-being. Read on as we share a list of lifestyle changes you can make today to lower your risk of arthritis.
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Cellular Study Uncovers 'Whole-Body' Impacts of Endurance Exercise The $226 million MoTrPAC NIH Common Fund investment also hopes to help people with chronic illnesses identify specific physical activities to improve individual health, and to potentially unearth therapeutic targets — medicines that might mimic the ...
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Can climbing stairs every day lead to a longer life? according to a recent study that was presented at the Preventive Cardiology meeting of the European Society of Cardiology, making the simple everyday adjustment of climbing the stairs could result in a longer, healthier life. Stair climbing ...
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Loneliness drops in middle adulthood, but then grows with age "Loneliness is a pervasive experience with adverse impacts on health and well-being. Despite its significance, notable gaps impede a full understanding of how loneliness changes across the adult life span and what factors influence these changes," wrote ...
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Older brains feel 'reward' from music, even if they don't like it: study Sarah Faber said her work on how healthy brains respond to music as they age creates a baseline for future research on people who have Alzheimer's or dementia to better understand those diseases. Click ...
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Cancer Rates Soaring in Younger Adults: A Wake-Up Call for Early Detection and Screening Consider celebrities like Chadwick Boseman, who died from colon cancer; Olivia Munn, who recently underwent a double mastectomy and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, who is currently being treated for the disease. All of them were diagnosed before the age ...
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Back pain starts when you're young: All about the condition that triggers it Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that happens because of the inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine. It could also happen in other joints like knees, ankles and even the hips. According to Dr Raghavendra Ramanjulu, ...
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Depression Symptoms May be Treatable Using Psilocybin from Magic Mushrooms A study has found that psilocybin appears to have antidepressant properties. · Experts say it activates serotonin receptors · It might also work by increasing the brain's neuroplasticity. · Side effects are minimal, and it is regarded as non-addictive.
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Time-Restricted Eating and High Intensity Exercise Together More Effective for Weight Loss A small study has found that combining time-restricted eating and high intensity exercise may improve cardiometabolic health and contribute to weight loss. Participants who combined this diet and exercise approach achieved the most noticeable body ...
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2 Chicago-area men cycling across the US to raise awareness for Parkinson's Disease "We're doing about 70 miles a day 4,000 miles total, finishing in hopefully sunny San Diego on July 3," said Bill Bucklew, from Wilmette, one of the cyclists.
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Medical Moment: Beating baby blues with world's first postpartum pill (WNDU) - The birth of a ...
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Mind, Body, and Soul: Supporting Mental Health through Physical Fitness and Sports The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) and the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) are highlighting how physical activity and sports benefit both physical and ...
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Lexington elementary school teacher passes away (LEX 18) — Emily Presley, a STEM teacher at Wellington Elementary School in Lexington, passed away on April 30, her husband, Jeff, confirmed. Presley went through a double lung transplant in ...
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