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US is 'flying blind' with bird flu, repeating mistakes of COVID, health experts say It's been nearly three months since the U.S. government announced an outbreak of the bird flu virus on dairy farms. The World Health Organization considers the virus a public health concern because of its potential to cause a pandemic, yet the U.S. has ...
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Trial: Fenofibrate Slows Diabetic Retinopathy Progression "We'll be watching to see what might happen with uptake in routine care with repurposing of an old drug…The point is trying to prevent people from needing [retinal laser and intravitreal injection]. Those treatments have significant downsides.
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Keep Mosquitoes Away with These Tried-and-True Repellents Only insect repellants with Environmental Protection Agency–registered active ingredients such as diethyl toluamide (DEET)[AS1] , p-Menthane-3,8-diol (PMD) or icaridin (also known as picaridin) have been scientifically proved to effectively keep mosquitoes ...
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Novo's Wegovy Induces Higher Weight Loss in Women Than Men With Same Heart Condition, Study Shows By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Bhanvi Satija. COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk's popular obesity drug Wegovy helped women with a common heart disease lose more weight than men who had the same condition, an analysis of study data published in a ...
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More African nations focus on HPV vaccination against cervical cancer, but hesitancy remains ABUJA, Nigeria -- Yunusa Bawa spends a lot of time talking about the vaccine for the human papillomavirus that is responsible for nearly all cases of cervical cancer. But on most days, only two or three people allow their daughters to be vaccinated in the ...
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How the FLiRT variant is affecting COVID-19 activity in Dallas County "We still see hospitalizations. And almost all of the hospitalizations have been in that 65 and older group," Dr. Huang said. "And so, that's where the CDC updated recommendations, for that age group to get the booster or another shot for that additional ...
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Healthy gut bacteria linked to fewer infection-related hospitalizations, study finds These findings imply that current prevention and treatment modalities are insufficient in curtailing the impacts of infectious diseases and necessitate the discovery of novel strategies to prevent infections severe enough to merit hospitalization and/or ...
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Can AI help with breast cancer diagnoses? Northeastern researchers develop new system that is nearly 100% accurate A person examines an x-ray to detect cancer in breast tissue. The median age for a breast cancer diagnosis is 62, according to the American Cancer Society. (Press Association via AP Images).
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Walking and education intervention significantly reduces recurrence of low back pain In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to determine the clinical efficacy and cost-efficiency of the WalkBack personalized, walking, and educational intervention program in preventing lower ...
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La Jolla research points to new treatment option for Hodgkin lymphoma A new study led by La Jolla residents and Scripps Research postdoctoral fellows Jaroslav Zak and Isaraphorn Pratumchai has found a "one-two punch" of therapies that they say is generating promising results. According to ...
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"They breed in anything that holds water": Keeping your spaces mosquito-free this summer With hurricane season bringing muggy conditions, the Iberia Parish Mosquito Abatement district has some health and safety reminders for you. Prev Next. By: Anna Fischer. Posted at 9:06 PM, Jun 23, 2024. The Iberia Parish mosquito control team ...
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Ovary removal before menopause could accelerate brain degeneration The removal of both ovaries before natural menopause occurs has been associated with reduced cognitive ability later in life. However, it remains unclear what pathological changes within the brain contribute to these symptoms.
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SELECT: Semaglutide Reduces CV Events and Diabetes Risk Among those who took semaglutide, a smaller number with pre-diabetes at baseline progressed to diabetes, and a greater proportion regressed to normal A1c levels than those taking placebo, said lead author Steven E. Kahn, MBChB, professor of medicine at the ...
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Bird flu could survive pasteurization, study finds: The Checkup New research suggests that some of the bird flu virus could survive the pasteurization process. But the researchers say we don't know how that translated into real life. For now, health experts affirm commercial milk is safe. The H5N1 virus, or bird ...
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Lyme disease is becoming a bigger problem. Which states have the most cases? Ticks are tiny but carry mighty illnesses, including Lyme disease. They thrive in heavily wooded areas across the U.S. and although there's greater risk in the northeast, the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic regions, cases of tick-borne diseases are reported ...
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Intermittent fasting outperforms traditional drugs in managing early type 2 diabetes In this randomized clinical trial, scientists have investigated whether a combination of a 5:2 intermittent fasting diet and a meal replacement diet can effectively control blood glucose levels and reduce body weight in obese or overweight Chinese adults ...
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UK boy has brain implant fitted to control epilepsy seizures in world first Martin Tisdall, a consultant paediatric neurosurgeon who led the surgical team at Great Ormond Street hospital (Gosh) in London, said: "For Oran and his family, epilepsy completely changed their lives and so to see him riding a horse and getting his ...
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Slow-release ketamine tablets help prevent depression relapses, UK trial finds Slow-release ketamine pills have been found to prevent relapse into depression, in a trial that could pave the way for a new treatment option for patients with severe illness. Ketamine is already used as a treatment for depression when conventional ...
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Combination targeted treatment produces lasting remissions in people with resistant aggressive B-cell lymphoma The five-drug combination targets multiple molecular pathways that diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) tumors use to survive. In a clinical trial at NIH's National Cancer Institute, researchers tested the combination of ...
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How IVF can help combat high male infertility in India In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) has played a crucial role in reproductive medicine, offering hope to couples grappling with infertility. Infertility is a major public health problem in India and worldwide. As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), ...
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Report: Presumption-of-Care Gap is Largest Obstacle for LGBTQ+ Patients These findings suggest cancer disparities, cancer incidence and mortality for this population are not available because sexual orientation and gender identity are not routinely collected in health care settings, despite the community's willingness to ...
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Lyme disease might be more common, but this tick-borne disease is on the rise in Canada Tick experts are warning Canadians to be on the lookout for symptoms of a tick-borne disease whose case counts have been steadily increasing over the past 15 years. Anaplasmosis is an infection contracted by humans and animals caused by the Anaplasma ...
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Covid Cases Climbing Across Country As New Variant Is Poised To Dominate Western states are nearing a "high" level of infection with the summer surge starting earlier this year. Meanwhile, as bird flu continues its spread, farmers are urged to step up measures to protect their workers and herds.
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| Scientists are looking for signs of resilience in the gut Scientists are trying to decode how the trillions of microorganisms in our gut talk with the brain and shape our resilience to stress. A new study offers some initial clues. Facebook; Flipboard
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Exercise timing critical for blood sugar management, study finds Evening exercise leads to the most significant reduction in blood sugar levels · Study shows no significant glucose level change for those who exercised in the morning · Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity stabilises glucose metabolism.
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Neurology specialists discuss new findings in Alzheimer's research A neurologist and neuropathologist address the prevalence, risk factors, early detection signs and preventive measures related to brain diseases. "What's Health Got to Do with It?" is a talk program from WJCT in Jacksonville that examines the ...
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New study confirms forever chemicals are absorbed through human skin New research, published in Environment International, proves for the first time that a wide range of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) – chemicals which do not break down in nature – can permeate the skin barrier and reach the body's bloodstream.
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Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome: should I be worried if I'm travelling to Japan? STSS is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria, or "Strep A". These bacteria are quite common, but certain strains can cause more serious illness – called invasive group A streptococcal disease. Since 2022, ...
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It's time to #BeSkinSmart With the sun finally coming out to play, NHS Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance is reminding people to #BeSkinSmart and to check their moles. Everyone needs to take care when going about their everyday activities including working outside, walking the dog ...
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New blood test could predict Parkinson's 7 years before symptom onset Researchers have used AI to develop a biomarker blood test that can help diagnose Parkinson's, and also predict the likelihood of its development. As Parkinson's disease (PD) is the world's fastest-growing neurodegenerative disorder, ...
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Study: Walking regularly can help alleviate recurring back pain The study's lead author says structured exercise routines and one-on-one sessions with physical therapists are standard treatment for back pain, but walking is more accessible and that may be the main reason it works so well.
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Study aimed at reducing opioid overdose deaths presents results CINCINNATI — A new study released this week showcases how doctors and scientists across the nation and in Ohio are working to reduce opioid-related deaths. While the findings may not have been all they hoped for, the study is bringing evidence-based ...
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Gardening may stave off dementia, study finds The University of Edinburgh research, which tracked hundreds of people and their lifestyles over decades, found that those who spent time gardening had better brain function in later life than those who did not. Researchers are ...
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Dad Facts: What Men Need to Know About Their Fertility SUNDAY, June 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — When a couple can't get pregnant, the focus is often on the prospective mom, but that needs to change, a Houston urologist says. "Both partners need evaluation," said Dr. Larry Lipschultz, a professor of urology ...
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A ketamine pill may help hard-to-treat depression with fewer side effects, early research suggests Patients receiving ketamine-assisted psychotherapy often sit in a controlled environment, such as this one seen at Field Trip psychedelic therapy clinic in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A new pill being studied could move ketamine treatment from the clinic to ...
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Ultra-processed food is tasty and easy: Is it bad for you? "The nutrition quality of the American diet remains quite poor," said Julie Hess, a leading nutrition researcher at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But at the same time: "We can build a healthy diet with ultra-processed foods.".
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The 'winter blues': Seasonal Affective Disorder The nights are long, the days are short - prime timing for the winter blues to set in. We may not even know that's what's happening. Clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire provides wellbeing services including to Kiwi businesses large and small.
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