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	health Daily update ⋅ June 13, 2024
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	CBS News Drug-resistant "dual mutant" flu strains now being tracked in US, CDC says CBS News At least two human cases of the new so-called "dual mutant" strains of H1N1 influenza have been detected in U.S. patients, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday, with genetic changes that could cut the effectiveness of the main ... Flag as irrelevant
	msnNOW GOP dogpile on risky research Politico House Republicans don't trust the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to decide whether to conduct potentially risky experiments — and want that authority taken from it. How so? A Republican staff report released Tuesday accused the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Gazette Tracking entwined histories of malaria, humans Harvard Gazette Now a new study led by Michel reconstructs the ancient genomes of the two deadliest malaria parasites, Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax, with an eye to understanding the pathogen's past. The research, published this week in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News 9/11 first responders with severe debris exposure have higher risk of dementia, study finds CBS News New research is giving a deeper look into how dust and debris from the fallen World Trade Center may play a role in the brain health of first responders. In the study, published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open, researchers at Stony Brook University in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Randomized trial, meta-analysis shed new light on optimal antibiotic strategy for sepsis CIDRAP Two studies published yesterday in JAMA indicate that continuous infusions of beta-lactam antibiotics reduce the risk of mortality in critically ill sepsis patients. The authors of the studies say the findings should provide enough evidence for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Lack of Bird Flu Tests Could Hide Pandemic Warning Signs Scientific American Stanford University infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan has seen a lot of patients with runny noses, fevers, and irritated eyes lately. Such symptoms could signal allergies, covid, or a cold. This year, there's another suspect, bird flu — but there's no ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Design revealed for Aids memorial near Diana ward BBC News Artist Anya Gallaccio will design London's first permanent Aids memorial, just meters from the site of the UK's first specialist HIV ward, opened by Diana, Princess of Wales. The princess was credited with a shift in public attitudes towards the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Aging When You Already Have an Incurable Illness Bloomberg Being born with HIV is no longer a death sentence. Revolutionary drugs have turned living with the virus into a chronic ailment, even in South Africa, which has the world's largest number of people living with the disease. But what is it like to get older ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Study: Previous COVID-19 infection may protect against common colds CIDRAP Infection with COVID-19 may offer protection against other, less severe endemic coronaviruses (eCOVs) that are often behind the common cold, according to a study today in Science Translational Medicine. COVID vaccines, however, don't appear to afford ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline GLP-1 Drugs Like Wegovy, Zepbound Less Effective Than Weight Loss Surgery Healthline Doctors continue to use all three types of treatments, depending on a patient's specific situation. Metabolic and bariatric surgery led to greater weight loss compared to two newer anti-obesity drugs and lifestyle ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline First Case of Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infection Reported in US Healthline A sexually transmitted ringworm caused by a certain fungus has been reported for the first time in the United States. "Healthcare providers should be aware that Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII is the latest in a group of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline New Analysis Finds Millions of People on Statins May Not Need Them Healthline A new analysis re-evaluates statins and who should use them. Statins are widely used to help lower cholesterol. Using a new analysis, researchers found that millions of people may be taking statins they do not need. New research finds that many people ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters High-risk health workers can get routine Ebola vaccine, Gavi says Reuters LONDON, June 13 (Reuters) - A global stockpile of Ebola vaccines can be used to protect frontline health workers in high-risk countries routinely, rather than just as an emergency measure during outbreaks, international vaccine group Gavi said on ... Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization Gavi to boost access to life-saving human rabies vaccines in over 50 countries: Gavi, WHO and UAR World Health Organization Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in collaboration with partners, is announcing support for human rabies vaccines for post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as part of routine immunisation. Eligible countries are receiving guidance on how to access these vaccines ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCVB Boston Bird flu is rampant in animals. Humans ignore it at our own peril WCVB Boston "It's highly, highly transmissible," said Naniot, who has been involved in animal rescue for 35 years. Since it was first discovered in birds in 1996, H5N1 has shown itself to be a ... Flag as irrelevant
	UQ News A simple change to save thousands of patients with sepsis UQ News Data showed the use of a continuous antibiotic infusion saved one life for every 26 patients with sepsis treated. Image: Adobe. 13 June 2024. Changing the way antibiotics are given to adult patients with sepsis will save thousands of lives a year ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Whooping cough rising sharply in Washtenaw County mlive.com Whooping cough is a contagious respiratory disease. The name comes from the "whoop" sound an infected person may make when trying to breathe after a coughing fit. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters South Africa reports second mpox death this week Reuters JOHANNESBURG, June 13 (Reuters) - A second person has died in South Africa this week from the viral infection mpox, the health ministry said on Thursday, less than 24 hours after it announced the first death. The second person who died was a ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Replacing TV time with light activity or sleep boosts healthy aging odds News-Medical.net In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated the independent associations between sedentary behaviors and light-intensity physical activity (LPA) with healthy aging. Previous studies have shown that replacing ... Flag as irrelevant
	nassaucountyny.gov Heat Stress – Heat Related Illness nassaucountyny.gov Heat Stroke | Heat Exhaustion | Rhabdomyolysis |Heat Syncope | Heat Cramps | Heat Rash. Heat Stroke. Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. It occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature: the body's temperature rises ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Best bug repellents to keep you bite-free this summer Globalnews.ca Another DEET-free option, I like the idea of these towelettes to stash in the glove compartment of my car for those occasions we forget to pack a bottle of insect repellent. These were easy to apply with minimal, if any smell, and offered protection from ... Flag as irrelevant
	WMC Digital Desk: Ways to improve men's health WMC He leads a team of ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News £8m Longitude Prize won for tackling superbug rise BBC News The £8m Longitude Prize has been won after a decade-long competition to find new tools to tackle the scourge of superbugs. It has been awarded for a test that rapidly detects whether an infection is caused by bacteria and identifies the right ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Why Women Outlive Men, Sex Cells Explain Female Longevity NDTV Removing germ cells equalized lifespans, suggesting vitamin D's potential role in enhancing longevity across vertebrates, including humans. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	Mayo Clinic Press Address your stress: Small changes can help make you more resilient Mayo Clinic Press Though stress is often seen as inherently negative, integrative expert and Mayo Clinic physician Safia Debar, M.B.B.S., argues that stress can actually benefit you. "Stress can be your ally and your path to resilience," Dr. Debar says. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Plant-based junk foods linked to heart disease, early death WBAY Some examples are mac ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 2 Detroit Artificial sweeteners like Xylitol have benefits - but also carry health risks, study says FOX 2 Detroit You can love an artificial sweetener because it's cutting calories and yet satisfying your sweet tooth. But, you have to be aware of the risks. FOX 2 (WJBK) - ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New Daily June is Men's Health Month Southern Nevada Health District Early detection through cancer and other health screenings are essential for improving survival rates and maintaining good health. With services including annual physicals, chronic disease care, and sick visits for minor illnesses, SNHD operates the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express How an avocado a day can keep your blood sugar in check and gut happy The Indian Express This high nutrient fruit with fibres, monounsaturated fats, vitamins and minerals can actually feature in your daily diet. How it boosts gut health. One avocado contains about 10 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Coastal Health District Free HIV Rapid-Testing Opportunities District 4 Public Health Walgreens at 115 Vernon Street in LaGrange will offer free confidential HIV rapid tests onsite with no appointment needed from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on National HIV Testing Day. The Troup County Health Department, District 4 Public Health, and Greater Than ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Ontario whooping cough cases are on the rise Globalnews.ca The health unit serves Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton counties. Marianne Rock, HKPR's communicable disease and prevention control, advises monitoring children for symptoms including a runny nose and mild fever. However, severe coughing ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Institute for Communicable Diseases Minister of Health Addresses Mpox Outbreak(12 June, 2024) National Institute for Communicable Diseases A global outbreak of Mpox disease, formerly known as Monkey pox, has been ongoing since 2022. South Africa is among the countries currently experiencing the outbreak of Mpox, a viral infection which spreads between people, and occasionally from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters India Fact Check: Study does not say COVID vaccines may have fuelled excess deaths Reuters India "The researchers looked only at trends in excess mortality over time, not its causes," the statement from BMJ Public Health said. Public health data scientists also told Reuters the paper did not establish ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.onlymyhealth.com The Rising Threat of Liver Diseases: Why Screening Matters Lupin With unhealthy habits taking a toll, fatty liver diseases, including Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), are becoming alarmingly prevalent. Numerous epidemiological studies suggest that ... Flag as irrelevant
	MSUToday MSU researchers discover honeybees can detect lung cancer MSUToday Michigan State University researchers have discovered that honeybees can detect biomarkers or chemical concentrations associated with lung cancer in human breath. The researchers have also shown that the honeybees can distinguish between different lung ... Flag as irrelevant
	The News International South Africa reports second monkeypox death Xinhua JOHANNESBURG, June 13 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's National Department of Health on Thursday announced another laboratory-confirmed case of monkeypox, also known as mpox, marking the second death linked to the disease in the country less than 24 hours ... Flag as irrelevant
	Digital Health PocDoc announces new feature on digital heart check service Digital Health PocDoc has announced that a new feature being launched on its home testing kit for cardiovascular disease (CVD) will allow patients to see test results on their NHS patient record. Using the PocDoc at-home kit, patients can undertake point-of-care ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Daily Gazette Mediterranean Diet Linked to 23% Lower Risk of Death in Women The Daily Gazette Researchers found a 23% reduction in mortality rates in women following the diet, providing even more evidence of the benefits that come with swapping processed foods for fresh fruit and vegetables. Flag as irrelevant
	Hawaii News Now Healthier Hawaii: June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month Hawaii News Now Dr. Huidy Shu is a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The London Borough of Havering Mental health and wellbeing The London Borough of Havering Taking care of your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health, and that means taking steps to keep well but also knowing when and how to seek help. These pages will help support you or a loved one by providing information ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Getting a COVID-19 Infection May Provide Protection Against the Common Cold bmc.org BOSTON - Researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Boston University (BU) Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine today shared findings from a new study, published in Science Translational Medicine, that examined how well the COVID-19 vaccine ... Flag as irrelevant
	Penn State Health News The Medical Minute: What to know about skin cancer Penn State Health News One in five Americans will get basal cell carcinoma, which often starts as a pink bump, which can bleed and doesn't heal, Lam said. "Squamous cell looks like a bump that can be dry, red and scaly," she said. "Melanoma is a pigmented lesion ― a dark spot ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health Policy Watch WHO Calls for Intensified Surveillance of Animals as Avian Flu Spreads in US Cattle; Urges Global Attention for Sudan Health Policy Watch Global surveillance of influenza viruses in animals needs to be intensified to "rapidly detect any changes to the virus that could pose a greater threat to humans", World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyessus told a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsroom OSF HealthCare Health Highlights: Remembering more than just sunscreen Newsroom OSF HealthCare Skin cancers are by far the most common type of cancer in the United States. The American Cancer Society says this is probably due to better skin cancer detection, people getting more exposure to the sun, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.nature.com An electronic pill for non-invasive gastric monitoring www.nature.com A wireless electronic capsule — which is engineered for ingestion and has a sensing ribbon that conforms to the shape of the stomach — can provide non-invasive and long-term tracking of gastric electrophysiological signals. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN 15% of patients experience antidepressant discontinuation symptoms, which are mostly mild www.healio.com Key takeaways: · Incidence rates of antidepressant discontinuation symptoms included 0.31 for antidepressants and 0.17 for placebo. · Imipramine, paroxetine and desvenlafaxine or venlafaxine had the most severe symptoms. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Why mental stress can take a toll on the heart www.nhlbi.nih.gov Normally your heart starts beating faster and your blood vessels constrict. That's the sympathetic nervous system preparing your body for a "flight or fight" response. Then, once you reach safety, your parasympathetic nervous system helps calm you down. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News £8m Longitude Prize won for tackling superbug rise BBC News It has been awarded for a test that rapidly detects whether an infection is caused by bacteria and identifies the right antibiotics to treat it. The test takes 45 minutes, compared with three days using traditional methods ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY An MS diagnosis 'scared' him to get more active. Now he's done marathons on all 7 continents. USA TODAY Derek Stefureac was 39 years old when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a neurological disease that makes it difficult to walk, see and think clearly. Now, at 52, the Las Vegas man has reached an ambitious goal to get healthier and run a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Cancer survivors demand clarity on future of Edmonton facial reconstruction clinic CBC.ca Michelle Fuller lost her right eye, cheekbone, some upper teeth and part of the roof of her mouth to cancer. A medical device made of metal and plastic allows her to speak, swallow and eat. The prosthetic, called an obturator, is overdue for ... Flag as irrelevant

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