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Researchers have found a 'clear genetic trigger for obesity' that applies to some people Researchers were able to locate a specific gene variant correlated with some people's weight gain, a new study showed. sanjeri/E+/Getty Images.
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Is Ozempic a 'magic' drug? Author who lost 42 pounds on benefits, 'very real concerns' Johann Hari still remembers the strange sensation he felt two days after he first injected himself with Ozempic. A doctor prescribed the drug for weight loss — a famous side effect of the Type 2 diabetes treatment — ...
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A Shared Lived Experience Fueled an Investigation on Hair Relaxers I also interviewed two Black women who had used relaxer products since childhood; one had developed uterine cancer and the other breast cancer. They are part of a lawsuit that involves thousands of plaintiffs who are accusing companies that make hair ...
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Chimpanzees seen self-medicating with healing plants when sick or injured The chimps sought out unappetizing plants with medicinal but little nutritional value, scientists said. The findings could be a pathway to novel human medicines.
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Chronic hypertension has soared among pregnant women. Treatment is not keeping pace Far more women are experiencing a life-threatening condition during pregnancy but they aren't being treated for it, according to a study published this week. This problem is largely avoidable and experts have urged providers to take action, ...
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Taking Regular Walks May Help Reduce Lower Back Pain A recent study focusing on people who recently experienced an episode of low back pain shows that walking can be hugely beneficial. Regular walking significantly reduced the risk of future episodes and healthcare visits. It also improved their quality ...
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Pandemic potential? What to know in Florida about bird flu outbreak. H5N1, a bird flu virus, is infecting dairy cows, alarming researchers as it inches closer to humans. While cases are rising, with over 100 herds affected nationwide, scientists worry that not enough testing ...
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Caffeine: Experts describe benefits, risks and provide advice about world's favorite stimulant LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Caffeine is the most commonly used drug in the world. More than 90% of adult Americans consume caffeine regularly. But there are both benefits and risks when it comes to using this popular stimulant.
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Chimpanzees 'self-medicate' with healing plants Wild chimpanzees eat plants that have pain-relieving and anti-bacterial properties to heal themselves, according to scientists. They described their "detective work" in the forests of Uganda - observing animals that appeared injured or sick to work out ...
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Replacing TV watching with exercise could promote healthy aging June 20, 2024 – People may be able to improve their chances of healthy aging if they substitute sedentary behaviors such as watching TV with physical activity, according to a study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers.
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What does the NSW bird flu case mean for households and grocery lists? A chicken stares into the camera with more chickens and their movable shed in the background. Hundreds of thousands of chickens will be culled following the growing outbreak of bird flu in Australia. ( ...
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Why are whooping cough infections surging in Australia and should you get a booster jab? There has been a stark rise in cases of pertussis – known as whooping cough –this year compared with the last two years, with 10,035 cases reported to health departments around Australia so far in 2024, after just 2,447 in the whole of 2023 and 482 in 2022 ...
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Cases of This Deadly Bacterial Infection are Rising in Japan, Experts Want to Know Why Japan is reporting a record number of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) cases this year. · STSS is a severe, life-threatening complication of Group A Streptococcus, the same bacteria responsible for strep throat.
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Enlarged prostate medications may also decrease the risk for dementia with Lewy bodies The UI researchers think that a specific side effect of the drugs targets a biological flaw shared by DLB and Parkinson's disease, as well as other neurodegenerative diseases, raising the possibility that they may have broad potential for treating a wide ...
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Episode #120 - Social isolation Did you know that social isolation or loneliness could increase your risk of early death by up to 32%? How would you know if you are socially isolated and how does it impact your health? Alana Officer explains and gives tips to overcome social ...
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Covid is back in Washington just in time for your summer vacation As summer travel begins to spike, so does Covid cases across the United States. Unlike other respiratory viruses that surge in winter, like the flu and RSV, Covid has established a pattern of spiking in winter ...
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Three immunization advocates share why Gavi matters Nearly 25 years after its founding, the global vaccine alliance has helped immunize more than 1 billion children. Theo Sowa, Dr. Prime Josephine, and Dr. Awa Marie Coll Seck. Theo Sowa, Dr. Prima Yosephine, and Dr. Awa Marie Coll Seck.
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Spot check: How to recognize skin cancer, and what it could be instead Doctors say changes in the skin are normal as you age, from spots of various colours to dark streaks in nails. But sometimes, they're not innocuous. With summer here, and more Canadians being exposed to the sun, some may wonder how to tell if a new ...
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Dopamine: brain chemical helps us understand other people – raising hopes for new treatments But many people with disorders that affect the dopamine system, such as Parkinson's disease or schizophrenia, also struggle with social abilities. These include recognising or understanding the emotions and mental states of others, something scientists ...
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Southern Nevada health officials are tracking major increase in mosquito activity Unlike her stealthy common cousin, the female yellow fever mosquito prefers to feed on humans and doesn't wait for nightfall to take a bite. Aedes aegypti, an aggressive urban mosquito commonly known as the yellow fever mosquito, was first identified ...
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How to improve your brain health This month is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by the year 2060, almost 14 million people will be diagnosed with some type of dementia. Irv ...
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To mark Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, we spoke to An internationally known expert in aging and the effects of vascular disease on the brain, Dr. Coresh conducts research aimed at improving the health of older people. Here are his takeaways. High Blood Pressure ...
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Men's health should be a priority year-round Good Morning Cleveland anchor Tiffany Tarpley spoke with a Vermilion man and a doctor at Mercy Health about why men should prioritize their health year-round. "After about 40 years old, we start the downhill ...
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Study finds one copy of protective genetic variant helps stave off early-onset Alzheimer's disease Date: June 19, 2024; Source: Mass General Brigham; Summary: New research finds one copy of a protective genetic variant, APOE3 Christchurch, delayed onset of Alzheimer's disease for 27 members of a ~6,000-person family in Colombia at high risk for ...
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Neanderthal DNA is more common in people with autism In a recent study, researchers have discovered a fascinating link between Neanderthal DNA and autism spectrum disorder. This revelation sheds light on the intricate genetic inheritance from our ancient ancestors and its impact on modern human health.
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People and vehicles are likely causing bird flu transmission in Michigan, USDA reports In the latest interstate bird flu outbreak among dairy cattle and poultry, Michigan is reporting the highest number of cases in the country among herds and people. Officials warn the virus is likely spreading through a variety of pathways, ...
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Warm weather increases region's risk for Lyme disease, new tick-borne diseases Written by Dr. Eli Finkelsztein. The warm weeks ahead will bring more opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreational sports, gardening, and family gatherings. They also bring a higher risk for contracting tick-borne infections such as Lyme disease, ...
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'Fight the Bite' of mosquitoes; protect against West Nile virus Some mosquito bites can leave people with red, itchy, irritated skin. Others can leave victims with far more serious health problems. In Philadelphia, mosquitoes sometimes carry and transmit West Nile virus, which can lead to fever or severe neurologic ...
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Vertex reaches a new deal with NHS England over its pricey cystic fibrosis treatments After months of haggling, Vertex Pharmaceuticals and the National Health Service in England reached agreement over access to several cystic fibrosis treatments, capping an end to a long-running saga that frequently enraged patients and families who ...
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Hot enough for ya? It may be too hot for your heart health! A study recently published in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation predicts that cardiovascular disease deaths related to extreme heat may more than double over the next two decades. Heat and dehydration cause ...
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New Hope for People With Aggressive Form of Lymphoma By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter. HealthDay. FRIDAY, June 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental cancer treatment regimen is achieving full remissions in some patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma, researchers report.
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South Africa Gets Antiviral Drug to Treat Mpox as Cases Rise Tecovirimat will be used to treat patients who have severe health complications while those mild cases will continue to be managed with supportive treatment, the Department of Health said in a statement on Thursday. The ...
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Ottawa Public Health seeking ways to continue wastewater testing But researchers in Ottawa have been using wastewater monitoring to check for other infectious diseases including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, MPox and measles. Robert Delatolla, a professor and wastewater researcher at the ...
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Unique Study Reveals New Immune Response Conferring Resistance to COVID-19 These findings come from researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, University College London (UCL), Imperial College London, the Netherlands Cancer Institute, and their collaborators who used data from a unique "challenge study.".
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Climate Change-Fueled Weather Events Linked to Worsened Heart Health As rising global temperatures fuel extreme weather such as heat waves, floods, and hurricanes, those events appear to be taking a toll on heart health, according to Harvard Medical School researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
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Podcast: exploring Parkinson's devices, apps and other technology In the episode, Elaine — who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2015 — speaks to movement disorder specialist Dr Alistair Mackett and Lucy Jung, CEO of Charco Neurotech (the company behind the CUE1 Parkinson's device) about how technology can improve the ...
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Cambridge study findings on Regulatory T cells hold promise for inflammatory disease treatment, organ transplants Scientists at Cambridge University have discovered a new property of Regulatory T cells, a type of white blood cell. It is a discovery that could have a significant impact on the treatment of a wide range of diseases, especially inflammatory ones.
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Health officials tracking increase of animal tularemia cases The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Board of Animal Health (BAH) are tracking an increase of tularemia cases in Minnesota animals, especially cats in the Twin Cities metro area. Officials warn that people can become infected with ...
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Alzheimer's Awareness Month: Virginia Tech researchers work toward better treatments Alzheimer's disease, a deadly brain disease than can cause loss of memory and mobility, affects millions of lives daily. Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and about 11 million in the U.S. act as caregivers for ...
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Pittsburgh-area woman first to receive vaccine for early-stage breast cancer PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A woman from the North Hills became the first to receive a newly developed vaccine for early-stage breast cancer. The vaccine, given in three doses, was developed over decades of research by doctors at UPMC.
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Gene editing technology is revolutionizing disease treatment | The Excerpt Shengdar Q. Tsai, associate member and principal investigator of the Department of Hematology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, joins The Excerpt to talk about how this new technology could shape the future of medicine.
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UPMC has finished a vaccine study that could prevent early stage breast cancer from progressing The trial has three vaccine doses and evaluates the immune system of women diagnosed with stage zero breast cancer. About one in five new breast cancers will be diagnosed as DCIS, which is the earliest form of ...
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Are ultra-processed foods harming your health? Ultra-Processed Food as an industry formulated snack made from processed ingredients with high fat. Getty. Jack ...
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A New Vision for Neighborhoods That Could Fight Loneliness The U.S is in the middle of an epidemic of loneliness, according to Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy. Experts caution that this loneliness may be as harmful to health as smoking. In a new video with Retro Report, we explore one possible solution: cohousing ...
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Want to Live to 100? How These Healthy Habits After 80 Can Help Key lifestyle factors included not smoking, eating a diverse diet, and exercising. Other studies on longevity have also identified a sense of community as important. It seems more people today are ...
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Coffee isn't just about caffeine But the scans also revealed that drinking coffee increased activity in parts of the brain involved in short-term memory, attention, and focus, while drinking caffeine on its own did not. Scientists think the ...
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Professional coach discusses surge in adults with ADHD Melia Dicker is a certified professional coach in the Capital Region who focuses, specifically, on coaching adults with ADHD. It's a specialty of hers after she was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 40. She sat with CBS 6 Morning Anchor Lara Bryn for ...
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Health welcomes the first batch of mpox treatment as cases increase The Department of Health has received a batch of mpox specific treatment, Tecovirimat (also known as TPOXX or ST-246) for treatment of patients who experience severe health complications as a result of mpox disease. The process to secure more treatment ...
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Will the New COVID FLiRT variant lead to a summer surge? Watch for these symptoms, experts say "I don't expect that we're going to see in the summer anything that could ultimately be alarming," says Mansoor Amiji, a distinguished professor of pharmaceutical sciences and chemical engineering at Northeastern. by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert.
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