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	health Daily update ⋅ June 11, 2024
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	CNN Are We Prepared for Bird Flu? CNN A few weeks ago, we brought you an episode about the outbreak of bird flu caused by the H5N1 virus. As you probably know by now, it's been spreading in dairy cattle in some parts of the country. I promised that I was going to monitor the situation and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Not all plant-based foods are equal. This type can raise the risk of heart attack and early death CNN Does that mean you can fill your plate with boxed macaroni and cheese, deep-dish frozen veggie pizza or fast-food French fries and have a doughnut or three for dessert? Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News With 100M birds dead, poultry industry could serve as example as dairy farmers confront bird flu ABC News As the U.S. dairy industry confronts an outbreak of bird flu, the egg industry serves as an example of how to slow the spread of the disease but also how difficult it can be to completely eradicate the problem. BySCOTT MCFETRIDGE Associated Press. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post When plant foods are ultra-processed, the health benefits disappear The Washington Post Eating plant-derived foods that are ultra-processed, including meat substitutes, increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes. By ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Why the best diet for you is also good for the planet The Washington Post It found that people who ate mostly minimally processed plant foods such as nuts, beans, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and olive oil, along with modest amounts of meat, fish, eggs and dairy, had lower rates of premature death from heart disease, cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post What to know about Moderna's combined covid-flu vaccine on the horizon The Washington Post Moderna's combined coronavirus-influenza shot produced a higher immune response in older adults than separate vaccines for those viruses administered together, according to data the company released Monday. The promising results from clinical trials, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress MRI and AI could significantly reduce pediatric brain tumor diagnosis time Medical Xpress Children with the most common malignant form of brain cancer could see diagnostic wait times reduced thanks to new research that trialed a new, quicker and less invasive way of determining which type of tumor they have. Flag as irrelevant
	KCRA Sacramento COVID-flu combination vaccine shows positive results in late-stage trial, Moderna says KCRA Sacramento There could be a combined COVID-19 and flu shot in our future, although it won't be ready for this year's flu season. On Monday, vaccine maker Moderna announced positive late-stage trial results for its COVID-flu combination vaccine it calls mRNA-1083. Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV Loneliness and social isolation: What to know and how to help promote social connection KABC-TV Social isolation and loneliness are widespread problems in the U.S., posing a serious threat to our mental and physical health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Having symptoms after getting a COVID vaccine may indicate robust immune response CIDRAP Headache, fatigue, malaise, and chills after COVID-19 vaccination are signs the immune system is marshalling a strong response against future infection, suggests a study posted today in the Annals of Internal Medicine. University of California at San ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Unanimous Thumbs-Up From FDA Advisors for Alzheimer's Drug MedPage Today An FDA advisory committee on Monday unanimously supported the investigational drug donanemab for treating early Alzheimer's disease. In an 11-0 vote, the Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee said the benefits of donanemab ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Street drug 'Super Mario' hits Syracuse. It contains opioid 100 times stronger than fentanyl syracuse.com It's the first time the drug carfentanil has been detected in Syracuse's street drug supply, said Roberto Gonzalez, ACR Health's director of harm reduction and prevention. The state health department ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Egg farmers say supply not at risk from bird flu after Coles imposes two-carton limit on shoppers The Guardian "These avian influenza incidents will cause some disruption to egg supply as retailers reorganise their supply, but purchase limits or patchy supermarket shelves do not indicate a nationwide shortage," Australian Eggs managing director, Rowan McMonnies, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill COVID-19 may be linked to rare cancers: Doctors The Hill There is a growing number of people who had COVID and then developed rare kinds of cancer, often more than one kind, some experts say. "We started noticing some very unusual patterns," said physician Kashyap Patel of Carolina Blood and Cancer Care ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAL Baltimore Wear purple in June to raise awareness for Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month WBAL Baltimore One way to improve brain health is by monitoring what you eat, according to Samantha Williams, executive director of Brightview Catonsville. Advertisement. "Diet is huge ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 29 Philadelphia Just 18% of Americans who need lung cancer screenings get them FOX 29 Philadelphia Notably, the screening uptake was lower in adults without health insurance, and also in Southern states that typically have a higher lung cancer death rate. "Early detection with (lung cancer screenings) is critical ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News The 10-minute test for childhood tumours BBC News Children with cancer could have an accurate brain tumour diagnosis in 10 minutes, thanks to new research. There are four types of medulloblastoma, the most common form of brain cancer, and treatment differs between patients. Flag as irrelevant
	WUNC Whooping cough continues its creep across Western North Carolina WUNC Meanwhile, in Henderson County, where the first whooping cough cases in WNC this year were reported, a localized outbreak is showing signs of a slowdown. Public Health Information Officer Andrew Mundhenk told BPR that the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nursing Times Magnesium and microminerals: roles, deficiency and excess Nursing Times Copper, zinc and manganese all act as enzyme cofactors. Iodine is involved in regulating metabolism. Other microminerals are needed at extremely low concentrations; these ultra-trace elements include selenium, molybdenum, cobalt and chromium, all of which ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.northernpublicradio.org Best Life: Don't drink your way to disease WMC ORLANDO, Fla. ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Can lifestyles changes reduce Alzheimer's risk? News-Medical.net A study published in the journal Alzheimer's Research & Therapy finds that intensive lifestyle changes can significantly improve cognition and function in patients with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. Flag as irrelevant
	KLAS - 8 News Now Las Vegas mom shares early onset cancer story as rates increase among those under 50 KLAS - 8 News Now Wanting and waiting and finally through IVF, Zimmerman gave birth to Sophie. But then just two months later, she was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. "I just started crying," she said ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Innovative blood test boosts accuracy of lung cancer screening News-Medical.net In a recent study published in Cancer Discovery, researchers developed and validated a blood-based, cell-free deoxyribonucleic acid (cfDNA) fragmentome assay for lung cancer detection, which, if the results were positive, would be followed by low-dose ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vox Common sunscreen myths, debunked Vox Sun exposure causes skin cancer — and sunscreen prevents it · Chemical and mineral sunscreens are both safe — and chemical may be more effective · You still get the benefits of occasional sun exposure even if you're lathered up with sunscreen · SPF 50+ is ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Atlantic Moncton Hospital becomes first in NB to offer deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease CBC.ca Beginning this month, the Moncton Hospital will be using new equipment for a procedure that is used to treat patients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. The treatment, deep brain stimulation, involves implanting thin electrodes into ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME A Combined Flu and COVID-19 Shot May Be Coming TIME As much as we'd like to think that COVID-19 is behind us, the virus isn't going anywhere. Health officials continue to recommend that people get vaccinated for both COVID-19 and influenza every year for the foreseeable future, and high hospitalization ... Flag as irrelevant
	Radiology Business New data underline importance of expanding Medicaid to address poor lung cancer screening uptake Radiology Business Across a nationwide sample of 26,000 individuals eligible for LCS in 2022, only about 18% reported being up to date with their imaging regimen. However, the prevalence varied anywhere from 10% to 31%, experts detailed Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine [1]. Flag as irrelevant
	American Cancer Society Press Room New Study Finds Most Eligible US Adults not Getting Screened for Lung Cancer American Cancer Society Press Room ATLANTA, June 10, 2024 — A new study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows less than one-in-five eligible individuals in the United States were up-to-date (UTD) with recommended lung cancer screening (LCS). Flag as irrelevant
	WESTERNMASSNEWS.com Health officials monitoring new strain of COVID-19 WESTERNMASSNEWS.com Western Mass News ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX5 Las Vegas 3000+ mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Southern Nevada FOX5 Las Vegas The district is ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Testing DNA in the air may make food cheaper BBC News Scientists sampling DNA in the air to monitor the spread of deadly diseases said their work could help make food prices cheaper. The Earlham Institute in Norwich said its air sampler processes detect bacteria, viruses and other ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Sugar substitute linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds Science Daily Date: June 6, 2024; Source: Cleveland Clinic; Summary: Researchers found higher amounts of the sugar alcohol xylitol are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke. The team confirmed the association in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Moncton Hospital becomes first in NB to offer deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease CBC.ca A bald man in a grey suit. A camera on the left is filming him. Health Minister Bruce Fitch said the surgery will be covered through Medicare. (Gilles Landry/CBC). Flag as irrelevant
	Cedars-Sinai Reducing the Risk for Alzheimer's Disease Cedars-Sinai The Cedars-Sinai program is open to anyone 40 to 60 years old with at least two of these risk factors, and anyone 60 or older who doesn't have signs of Alzheimer's disease or dementia but wants to protect their brain health. Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Lyme disease diagnosed in adult in Middlesex, health unit warns Globalnews.ca RELATED: Doctors are saying tick bites are sending more people to the emergency room, leading to heightened concern around Lyme disease as the weather warms and bug activity picks up. As health reporter Katherine Ward explains, there may be growing demand ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 10 News Phoenix Xylitol sugar alternative linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke: study FOX 10 News Phoenix As heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in America, experts say these small lifestyle changes can help keep your heart at its healthiest. Xylitol, a popular sugar substitute ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kingstonist Donation to renamed cancer research institute will be 'transformational' Kingstonist Dr. Jane Philpott and Dr. Patrick Deane unveiled the new name of the Cara and Murray Sinclair Cancer Research Institute at the Queen's School of Medicine. Photo by Michelle Dorey Forestell/Kingstonist. The Queen's Cancer Research Institute will be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Digital Health 'Digital babies' created to advance infant precision medicine Digital Health Scientists at the Digital Metabolic Twin Centre at the University of Galway, worked with Heidelberg University, the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies and Heidelberg University Hospital to create computational models of newborn infants, based on ... Flag as irrelevant
	wmar2news.com Men's Health Month: Taking a look at key health screenings men should have wmar2news.com When James Williams Jr. was 39 years old, he was a healthy man who ran marathons. However, his late wife insisted he get a prostate screening for his annual physical. "And I' ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Mosquito-borne diseases posing greater threat to Europe due to climate change: ECDC 新华网 STOCKHOLM, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Climate change is driving the spread of invasive mosquito species in Europe, leading to increased mosquito-borne diseases, according to data released Tuesday by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Society for Nutrition Should We Avoid Ultra-processed Foods? American Society for Nutrition Soft drinks, packaged snacks, sugared breakfast cereals, cookies, processed meats, and packaged frozen and shelf-stable meals are all categorized as ultra-processed foods. In addition, many consumers may not be ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Around 15% of patients suffer from withdrawal after stopping antidepressants The Daily Briefing According to a new review published in The Lancet Psychiatry, around 15% of people reported having withdrawal symptoms after they stopped taking antidepressants — significantly fewer than previously reported. Assess your organization's progress with ... Flag as irrelevant
	ideastream Have a history of cancer in your family? Doctors recommend genetic testing ideastream Cancer is a harrowing disease for anyone to face, whether it impacts someone personally or their loved ones. It is too often an unexpected diagnosis that is devastating when found too late. But, as science and technology advance, doctors are now ... Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News Hunter Martin: Inquest jury finds six-month-old baby boy given wrong dose died of natural causes ITV News A jury at an inquest into the death of a six-month-old baby, who was given the wrong dose by medical staff at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, found that he died of natural causes. Hunter Martin was admitted to hospital with suspected chicken pox on 4 ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPSD Local 6 Don't Drink Your Way to Disease WPSD Local 6 A review published in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment found heavy drinkers have a higher risk of developing dementia. Another study in Nature Communications suggested heavy drinking could reduce the brain's white and gray matter, which are important ... Flag as irrelevant
	Drovers Magazine Texas Rancher Contracted Anthrax from Lamb Drovers Magazine The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reported that a Texas rancher contracted an anthrax infection after butchering a lamb he found dead on his property. The incident dates back to December as the rancher first contacted his doctor about infected skin ... Flag as irrelevant
	POLITICO.eu Dengue surges in Europe thanks to climate change POLITICO.eu The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) found there were 130 locally acquired cases of dengue in the EU/EEA last year, compared with just 71 in the ten-year period between 2010 and 2021. Dengue symptoms include a high fever, headache, ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 9 Study: Salty diet may increase risk of dry, itchy skin FOX 9 Eczema, which affects 31 million Americans, is characterized by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. The study revealed that even a small increase in sodium intake could significantly impact those prone to eczema. Flag as irrelevant
	Moneycontrol.com Top vaccine maker Serum Institute sees demand doubling in five years Moneycontrol.com Serum Institute of India Pvt. is expanding its production capacity as it expects sales of life-saving vaccines, including those for malaria and cervical cancer, to double in the next five years. The world's largest vaccine maker currently has the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Mental stress can be a real heart breaker projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu Connections exist between acute mental stress and physical effects such as heart attacks. © Ground Picture, Shutterstock.com. In June 2016, the German national football team was gearing up to face Slovakia in the European championship. Flag as irrelevant

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