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	health Daily update ⋅ May 7, 2024
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	The New York Times How Bad Are Ultraprocessed Foods, Really? The New York Times The researchers found that people were purchasing less sugar, salt, cooking oils and staples like rice and beans, and more processed foods like sodas, sausages, instant noodles, packaged breads and cookies. To ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Your level of physical activity could be a vital sign CNN Created in 2007, the initiative encourages health care providers to assess patients' physical activity during visits, plus include regular exercise when designing care plans. The amount and types of exercise that medical professionals recommend should be ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR The invisible lives — and deaths — of the children of sex workers NPR "I had to destroy the pictures," she says. Uloma – who lives in Rivers State, Nigeria, and works in a brothel – says it's too painful to remember her son, who died ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape High Olive Oil Intake Linked to Lower Dementia-Related Death Medscape High olive oil consumption is associated with a significant decreased risk for dementia-related mortality, regardless of overall diet quality, a new study suggested. Data from a prospective study of more than 92,000 people showed consuming at least 7 g ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Study of 100K Black women launches to figure out why more Black women are getting cancer ABC News Years later, Breanna Berry said she watched as a friend, also a Black woman, was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 28, and as her father died after being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis she said took over one year as his symptoms ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Genes known to increase the risk of Alzheimer's may actually be an inherited form of the disorder, researchers say CNN The study authors say that while APOE4 reliably causes the biological changes associated with the disease — the creation of beta amyloid plaques in the brain — having one or two copies of this gene doesn't always lead to cognitive decline. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Kids With Hypertension May Have Twice the Risk of Cardiac Events MedPage Today Children diagnosed with hypertension had a higher associated long-term risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) compared with matched controls without the condition, according to a Canadian population-based, retrospective cohort study. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Studies yield more clues about H5N1 avian flu susceptibility, spread in dairy cows CIDRAP Two new preprint studies shed more light on why high H5N1 avian flu viral loads have been seen in the milk of infected dairy cows and what the genetic sequences say about transmission among cattle and to other species, with one suggesting cows could be ... Flag as irrelevant
	katiecouric.com Navigating the Shadows: Understanding the Psychology and Pharmacology of Treating Postpartum Depression Pharmacy Times Postpartum depression, which can also be called peripartum depression or major depressive disorder (MDD) with peripartum onset, is a specifier of MDD with PPD symptoms typically occurring during pregnancy or the 4 weeks following delivery. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY There's a new COVID-19 variant called 'FLiRT': Here's what you need to know about it USA TODAY A new set of COVID-19 variants, nicknamed "FLiRT," has been detected in wastewater surveillance, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In a recent two-week period from April 14 through April 27, the variant, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Mediterranean staple may lower your risk of death from dementia, study finds CNN "Our study reinforces dietary guidelines recommending vegetable oils such as olive oil and suggests that these recommendations not only support heart health but potentially brain health, as well," study coauthor Anne-Julie Tessier, a research associate in ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Researchers develop algorithm to spot risk for dangerous preeclampsia UPI.com A potentially dangerous spike in blood pressure known as preeclampsia can occur in 1 in every 25 pregnancies, but an accurate test to spot those women at highest risk has remained elusive. Advertisement. Now, Canadian researchers at Université Laval in ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle Can AI accurately triage ER patients? UCSF study suggests yes, 89% of the time San Francisco Chronicle Jahan Fahimi, medical director of the UCSF emergency department, treats a patient. A new UCSF study suggests artificial intelligence can help hospitals triage patients to determine who receives care first. Susan ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Geographic Experts provide facts about avian influenza for dairy producers Cornell Chronicle While a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has been detected in dairy cattle in nine states – not including New York state – the commercial milk supply continues to be safe, according to a panel of Cornell, New York state and dairy ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Bluetongue farm virus warning for sheep and cattle as midges blown into UK BBC News A new strain of an animal disease that could have a devastating impact on livestock farmers looks set to spread across England, experts have warned. The government said there is a "very high probability" bluetongue virus will be more widely spread by ... Flag as irrelevant
	ProPublica Facing Unchecked Syphilis Outbreak, Great Plains Tribes Sought Federal Help. Months Later, No One Has Responded. ProPublica The syphilis rate among Indigenous people in the Great Plains is higher than at any point in 80 years of records. More than 3% of Native American babies born in South Dakota last year had the preventable and curable — but potentially fatal — disease. Flag as irrelevant
	FierceHealthcare Milken Institute: How employers can change the paradigm for obesity care FierceHealthcare The guidebook notes that obesity and conditions related to it are having a major impact on healthcare costs, accounting for $425.5 billion in costs for the civilian workforce, according to a recent study. This includes higher medical costs for both ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Quick takes: Long Beach TB outbreak, CCHF in Spain, imported Lassa fever case in France CIDRAP Nine people have been hospitalized. The outbreak is occurring in a people who have barriers to healthcare, including those experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, mental illness, substance use, and underlying health conditions. Officials said the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Experimental gene therapy restores some vision in patients with inherited blindness KTVZ Cook was born with an inherited retinal disorder that causes blindness, a rare type of eye disorder historically called Leber congenital amaurosis or LCA. A few years ago, she decided to participate in a clinical trial that ... Flag as irrelevant
	KATU Oregon researchers identify brain syndrome caused by inhaling fentanyl KATU The patient was a man in his 40s who had snorted crushed fentanyl in February of 2023. An MRI revealed inflammation in the white matter of his brain. It's a condition doctors ... Flag as irrelevant
	KXAN.com Doctor talks about rise of strokes in young people, importance of knowing the signs KXAN.com Every year, more than 800,000 people suffer a stroke. "The most common risk factors for stroke are things like hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking," along with obesity, Dr. Wright ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wheeling Intelligencer Spring Is in the Air, to the Chagrin of Allergy Sufferers Wheeling Intelligencer WHEELING — Area residents with allergies may have noticed their runny noses, itchy eyes and coughs are worse than in years past. There's a reason for that, according to Wheeling Ears, Nose and Throat Allergist Dr. Jeremy Tiu. Flag as irrelevant
	Wisconsin Public Radio News Historic pig-to-human kidney transplant excites Wisconsin medical community Wisconsin Public Radio News For more than a decade, 62-year-old Richard Slayman lived with end-stage kidney failure. On April 3, he left a Boston hospital free from the burden of dialysis appointments all because of a pig. Slayman is the first living human to receive a transplant ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC Action News Dermatologists raise awareness for Melanoma Monday, free skin cancer screenings available ABC Action News "Early detection is so important in identifying those things that are needed to treat melanoma early," said Dr. Lisa Nyanda-Manalo at Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. Doctors said people should know the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Secret Los Angeles How is Los Angeles fighting off invasive mosquitoes? With more mosquitoes LEX18 Lexington KY News The sterile insect technique involves sterilizing male mosquitoes via X-ray and releasing them back into the wild to mate with females. Mosquito. Prev Next. Photo by: Niny2405 / Shutterstock. Close-up of a mosquito on a human. Mosquito. Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times CDC Report Finds US Residents in Rural Areas Face Higher Percentages of Preventable Premature Deaths Pharmacy Times Rural residents in the US often face greater premature mortality and poorer health outcomes compared with their counterparts located in urban areas. Despite changing demographics and changes in populations, rural public health, according to the CDC, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSFA ADPH offers tips on avoiding skin cancer WSFA MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPLC Health Headlines: Know the subtle signs of stroke KPLC "We talk about losing ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY 'Younger patients tend to have more aggressive cancer': Breast cancer screening guidelines change KXXV News Channel 25 MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — Women are now being asked to get their mammogram screenings sooner. The U.S Preventative Services Task Force has lowered their age recommendation for women to get mammograms from 50 to 40. Dr. Erin Prince with the Ascension ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net CRISPR-based gene editing shows promise in treating rare form of blindness News-Medical.net This trial shows CRISPR gene editing has exciting potential to treat inherited retinal degeneration. There is nothing more rewarding to a physician than hearing a patient describe how their vision has improved after a treatment. One of our ... Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization World Asthma Day: WHO calls for better education to empower people living with asthma World Health Organization Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease which affects children and adults. There are over 250 million people living with asthma worldwide and in 2019 asthma caused an estimated 455 000 deaths. Most premature asthma deaths occur in low ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Substantial rise in mpox cases prompts NYC health alert CIDRAP New data today from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) highlights the continuing challenge that healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antibiotic resistance pose for the continent's hospitals. Data from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Epilepsy Action Laser therapy to be rolled out next month Epilepsy Action The fibre optic laser therapy targets the part of the brain causing seizures without the need for invasive surgery. The treatment requires a small probe (1.5mm-wide) to be placed into the skull with ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPVI-TV New weight loss drugs not a stand-alone obesity treatment, says bariatric surgeon WPVI-TV PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- You've heard the names - Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Mounjaro. They've opened a whole new avenue for weight loss. However, there are some obstacles on that road. With nearly half of American adults either overweight or obese, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New vaccine technology provides protection against broad range of coronaviruses in mice News-Medical.net This is a new approach to vaccine development called 'proactive vaccinology', where scientists build a vaccine before the disease-causing pathogen even emerges. The new vaccine works by training the body's immune system to ... Flag as irrelevant
	WVIA Public Media 'Extreme' pollen counts, climate change fuel Pa. allergy misery WVIA Public Media Sure they're pretty, but flowers — as well as trees and grasses — release huge amounts of pollen, which isn't great news for pollen-allergy sufferers. For asthmatic kids, these allergies may further aggravate symptoms such as wheezing. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV World Thalassaemia Day 2024: Management Tips To Help Maintain Adequate Haemoglobin NDTV World Thalassaemia Day, observed on May 8th every year, is dedicated to raising awareness about thalassaemia, a genetic blood disorder characterised by abnormal haemoglobin production. People with thalassaemia have either reduced or no ability to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Massachusetts General Hospital New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Advise Mammograms at Age 40 Massachusetts General Hospital Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer diagnosed in women and people assigned female at birth in the United States. Screening mammograms use X-rays to spot breast tumors early, before there are symptomatic. Finding cancer early increases ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Medical School Gene Editing Improves Vision in Some People with Inherited Blindness Harvard Medical School Wearing tanslucent white gloves and a blue cap, mask, and medical garb, a. Jason Comander of Mass Eye and Ear performs a surgical procedure to deliver CRISPR medicine EDIT-101 to the cells of ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today New all-in-one vaccine may prove effective against all coronaviruses India Today The research published in 'Nature Nanotechnology' on Monday is based on a new approach to vaccine development called "proactive vaccinology", where scientists build a vaccine before the disease-causing pathogen even emerges, which has shown promising ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forks Over Knives Vegan Diet Lowers Insulin Needs for Type 1 Diabetic Patients, Groundbreaking New Study Suggests Forks Over Knives Now, a first-of-its-kind study finds that such diets may help manage Type 1 diabetes, as well, reducing insulin needs, improving insulin sensitivity, and promoting heart health in people living with the chronic disease. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Could better inhalers help patients, and the planet? News-Medical.net Divo explains that boot-shaped inhalers, which represent nearly 90% of the U.S. market for asthma medication, save lives but also contribute to climate change. Each puff from an inhaler releases a hydrofluorocarbon gas that is 1,430 to 3,000 times as ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Scientists create vaccine with potential to protect against future coronaviruses The Guardian The experimental shot, which has been tested in mice, marks a change in strategy towards "proactive vaccinology", where vaccines are designed and readied for manufacture before a potentially pandemic virus emerges. Flag as irrelevant
	KTVF Melanoma prevention tips for midnight sun season KTVF FAIRBANKS, Alaska ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Couch potato children more likely to suffer premature heart damage Telegraph.co.uk The more time spent sitting down increased heart mass, regardless of obesity or higher blood pressure, according to the findings. But an average of three to four hours per day of light physical activity (LPA) ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Angry Outbursts May Increase Heart Risks, Study Finds NDTV A brief episode of anger triggered by remembering past experiences may negatively impact the blood vessels' ability to relax. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News NY1 Alarm Raised As Mpox Cases Surge In New York City Kaiser Health News The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene warned over rising mpox infection rates among unvaccinated people. Meanwhile, during recent health crises, including mpox, the national stockpile saw infrastructural issues. Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 5 NY Mpox cases surge in NYC: What to know FOX 5 NY The NYC Department of Health reported that most of the cases were mild, and only 10 people were hospitalized. There is also a large outbreak of the more severe Clade I monkeypox virus (MPXV) in ... Flag as irrelevant
	KDAL News Readout of CDC Call with State Public Health Partners Regarding Avian Influenza and Farmworker Protection CDC For Immediate Release: Monday, May 6, 2024. Contact: Media Relations (404) 639-3286 media@cdc.gov. May 6, 2024 – Today, CDC Principal Deputy Director Nirav D. Shah met with state health officials, public health emergency preparedness directors, ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of Illinois News Nerves prompt muscle to release factors that boost brain health University of Illinois News CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Exercise prompts muscles to release molecular cargo that boosts brain cell function and connection, but the process is not well understood. New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found that the nerves that tell ... Flag as irrelevant

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