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	health Daily update ⋅ June 27, 2024
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	The New York Times CDC Scales Back Recommendations for RSV Vaccine The New York Times In an unusual move, federal health officials narrowed their recommendations for who should receive the vaccine against the respiratory syncytial virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised last year that adults age 60 or older could ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Prostate Meds Tied to Reduced Risk for Lewy Body Dementia Medscape Certain medications that are used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are associated with a reduced risk for dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), the second most common neurodegenerative type of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Neanderthal community cared for child with Down syndrome, fossil suggests The Washington Post The bone of a 6-year-old found in Spain's Valencia region provides evidence of communal care by Neanderthals, researchers say, and maybe even compassion. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Dengue Surge in US Cases This Year Medscape Federal health officials with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued an alert, warning health professionals and the public about an increased risk for dengue virus infections in the United States. Flag as irrelevant
	CNET How to Avoid Mosquito Bites: 5 Tips for Repelling Insects This Summer CNET Here are some ways you can help protect yourself against mosquito bites this summer so you can continue to enjoy time outdoors. Start with your surroundings. Before you slather yourself with greasy bug spray ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today A Multivitamin a Day Won't Keep Death Away MedPage Today Taking a multivitamin every day for many years didn't cut the risk of death in an analysis of three prospective cohort studies that involved more than 20 years of follow-up. Daily multivitamin use was ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Fossilized skull of Neanderthal child with Down syndrome reveals communal caregiving among species ABC News The child's survival to age 6 may be due to altruism within the community. ByJulia Jacobo. June 26, 2024, 11:00 AM. 4:34. Discovering Homo naledi's meaningful burials. As a part of the Rising Star program, National Geographic explorer-in-residence Lee ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Are Higher Initial Oxygen Concentrations Better for Very Preterm Infants? MedPage Today Challenging existing recommendations, delivery room resuscitation with high initial levels of oxygen for very preterm infants may reduce their odds of death, a systematic review and individual participant data network meta-analysis suggested. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Congo authorities approve mpox vaccines to try to contain outbreak Reuters LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - Authorities in the Democratic of Congo have approved the use of two mpox vaccines to try to tackle an upsurge in cases and a dangerous new strain spreading in the country. Congo has seen 20,000 cases and more than 1,000 ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Scientists report deadly strain of mpox in Africa as WHO warns of a 'critical need' USA TODAY The World Health Organization urged greater attention to mpox cases Tuesday as independent scientists raised concerns that a more deadly version of the virus is circulating in the Democratic Republic of Congo. "There is a critical need to address the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Daily multivitamin supplements don't help you live longer, study shows ABC News The study analyzed data from nearly 400,000 healthy adults over 20 years. ByLeah Sarnoff. June 26, 2024, 4:16 PM. 1:10. New study on the effect of multivitamins on memory. A new study found that older adults who took multivitamins daily for two years ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com New CDC Report Shows Strokes on the Rise Among Younger Adults—What's Behind the Increase? Health.com Researchers pointed to more young people having obesity and hypertension as a reason for rising numbers. You can mitigate your risk of stroke by making lifestyle changes, such as exercising regularly and eating a diet rich in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News White noise machines for infants can be dangerously loud, study says ABC News Data shows extended noise exposure damages auditory and cognitive development. ByDr. Abimbola Okulaja and Dr. Sejal Parekh. June 27, 2024, 2:09 AM. STOCK IMAGE/Getty Images. A new study published in the journal Sleep Medicine analyzed existing data ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP USDA confirms more H5N1 detections in dairy herds and cats CIDRAP The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed H5N1 avian influenza in three more dairy herds, two in Colorado and one in Iowa, raising its number of affected herds to 129 in 12 states. cow and cat ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald COVID infections are on the rise in Florida. What to know as new variants circulate Miami Herald Are you feeling sick? You're not alone. Could it be COVID? It's increasingly possible as a summer wave of the virus variant has hit Florida. The good news is it's a modest wave compared to past trends. Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations climb in US during summer: Where Michigan stands Detroit Free Press Cough, cough. Sniff, sniff. Summer typically is not the season for respiratory infections, but it is the time when people get together for reunions, barbecues and graduation parties, plus celebrate weddings and travel. When the temperature climbs, ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com NJ among 38 states with rising COVID cases heading into peak summer months nj.com The Garden State is one of 38 states nationwide where cases are either growing or likely growing, the CDC says. Pennsylvania and Delaware are likely seeing cases grow, while cases are stable or uncertain in Connecticut. Case growth was not estimated for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Live 5 News WCSC Lowcountry organizations push for healthcare on National HIV Testing Day Live 5 News WCSC NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Memories "Stick" Thanks to Two-Molecule Synaptic Tagging Mechanism Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News A new murine study headed by a team at New York University has uncovered a biological explanation for our ability to retain memories over the long term. The discovery centers on the role of a molecule, KIBRA, that serves as a "glue" to other molecules, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSDK.com Bats with rabies found in St. Louis County KSDK.com The little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) is a species of the genus Myotis (mouse-eared bats), one of the most common bats of North America. Author ... Flag as irrelevant
	KXAN.com Weight loss drug could help treat sleep apnea: Study KXAN.com Tirzepatide, the medicine found in the drug Zepbound and the obesity drug Mounjaro, reduced the severity of sleep apnea, a disorder that causes breathing to be interrupted, among other measures in patients who had obesity and took the medication for a year ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle How California's early summer COVID wave could affect travel and gatherings San Francisco Chronicle According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, California is among 39 states where infections are rising, with no states or territories experiencing a decline for the first time in months. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	AAMC Microplastics are inside us all. What does that mean for our health? AAMC In Ross' research in mice, for example, the scientists used plastic particles that were "clean," meaning that they did not have any of the known toxic chemicals found in many plastics and they were also free of bacteria and viruses that microplastics can ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Summer Temperatures Are Rising — And So Are Covid-19 Cases Forbes A trio of new variants — KP.3, KP.2 and LB.1 — is fueling a nationwide surge in Covid-19 cases, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting an increase in the rates of test positivity (up 1.2%), emergency department visits (14.7%), ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New study links COVID-19 to lasting neuropsychiatric issues, highlights vaccination benefits News-Medical.net The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2) caused coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic remains one of the worst disease events in recorded human history, infecting approximately 700 million individuals and claiming more than 7 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk NHS £2.6m blood transfusion transforms life for haemophilia B patients Telegraph.co.uk Elliott Collins from Essex, is one of the first to benefit from the drugs, having taken part in trials of the gene therapy in 2019. The 34-year-old, who has severe haemophilia ... Flag as irrelevant
	KESQ Riverside County Reports New Cases of Mpox, local health officials encourage vaccinations KESQ The virus was behind a global outbreak back in 2022. It slowed down the following year, but numbers are beginning to climb once again. Riverside County Public Health tells News Channel 3 that one dose of ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News 'I don't understand how MND works even now' BBC News A man who was diagnosed with motor neurone dysfunction (MND) five years ago said he is still struggling to understand the condition. After being in good health for most his life, Jamie Cox, from Bristol, started noticing his legs "felt like jelly" and ... Flag as irrelevant
	KGNS.tv Laredo Health Department announces free HIV testing KGNS.tv This initiative aims ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Uptick in early-onset gastrointestinal cancers raises the need for better prevention and diagnosis News-Medical.net If this trend continues, seemingly associated with a worse prognosis compared to late-onset disease, colorectal cancer could become the deadliest cancer in the 20-49 demographic by 2030. Research being presented in Munich ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Geographic Why hiking is uniquely beneficial for your body and your brain National Geographic Hiking provides immense cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits, but being in nature while participating in the activity might be the greatest advantage of all. Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Non-nutritive sweeteners: A safe tool to reduce sugar, calories among different consumer age groups Times of India Explore the benefits and safety of Non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) in managing weight and sugar levels, supported by regulatory approvals and scientific studies for a healthier lifestyle. Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas Reflector When it comes to vitamins, healthy food should suffice for most of us Kansas Reflector My chemistry teacher, Father Wheeler in Kansas City, would say that the only thing affected by vitamin supplements was your pocketbook. Research shows that vitamin supplements are only needed if a deficiency is confirmed by a laboratory test. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Scientists closing in on why some people never get COVID. That could help with future vaccines CBC.ca Three became infected but quickly cleared the virus. Seven never tested positive on the gold standard PCR test, which shows they successfully prevented infection. Christopher Chiu, a professor of infectious diseases ... Flag as irrelevant
	WOWT Syphilis cases increasing at alarming rates in Douglas County, officials say WOWT For the rate among " ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTVZ Marijuana use is at an all-time high—Here's how it affects mental health KTVZ A study of nearly 7 million people looking at data between 1972 and 2021 found that cannabis use disorder (CUD) was linked to a higher risk of schizophrenia. According to the study, the risk of developing schizophrenia associated with CUD was highest among ... Flag as irrelevant
	District Health Department 10 World Hepatitis Day (7/28/2024) District Health Department 10 Key Facts. According to the World Hepatitis Alliance: Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection. There are five main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B, C, D, and E. These five types are of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Genesee County hosting National HIV Testing Day event on June 27 mlive.com County officials said in a news release the clinic, located at 3373 S. Saginaw St. in Burton, offers a rapid HIV test with results in 20 minutes and said each person who is tested on Thursday will have the chance to enter multiple raffles. Flag as irrelevant
	Arkansas Center for Health Improvement Task Force Recommends Comprehensive, Intensive Behavioral Interventions to Address Childhood Obesity Arkansas Center for Health Improvement In response to comments, the USPSTF clarified the types of studies it reviewed in arriving at its recommendation. The task force reviewed evidence on behavioral counseling and pharmacotherapy for weight loss or weight management that can be provided in or ... Flag as irrelevant
	UpNorthLive.com West Nile virus detected in Kent County mosquitoes UpNorthLive.com According to officials, the discovery was made by the Kent County Health Department Mosquito Surveillance team in the 49525 area code. This is not a human case, officials have said. Going ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPBS Mpox cases increase as San Diego County heads into summer months KPBS The number of local Mpox cases are on the rise, prompting San Diego County public health officials Tuesday to encourage the public to get vaccinated for the virus before attending large summer events. The county has recorded seven Mpox (formerly called ... Flag as irrelevant
	Island Echo NHS launches final call for people to get their covid jab NHS England With just days left of this year's spring covid vaccine programme, the NHS is urging anyone eligible to get their jab by this Sunday [30 June 2024]. More than 4 million people have now received their spring booster jab since the campaign began in April ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study examines acceptability of teleneurology across neurological conditions Science Daily The study also determined that the more medical complexity -- having additional diseases -- was associated with increased patient satisfaction with teleneurology. It may help us make better use of scarce resources when we have physician shortages and, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Earth.com Wood surfaces can naturally reduce virus transmission Earth.com Interestingly, some types of wood are more effective than others in reducing viral infectivity. Wood's antiviral properties. Enveloped viruses, such as the coronavirus, can survive on surfaces for up to five days, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Monash University Hidden fat in mid-life linked to dementia, study finds Monash University A Monash University study of more than 17,300 people comparing mid-life abdominal fat and brain ageing later in life found that fat hidden around organs was associated with smaller brains, with the effect being more pronounced in men than women. Flag as irrelevant
	Backpacker Tick Bites Are On the Rise—But New Vaccines Offer Hope Backpacker Clay Bonnyman Evans was sweating his way through the rocky Pennsylvania section of the Appalachian Trail when he started to feel sick. "I was alternating between shivering and being incredibly hot," he says. " ... Flag as irrelevant
	wnky.com New Jersey Department of Health: Knowing Your HIV Status Can Be Lifesaving NJ.gov TRENTON – June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, and the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is urging all New Jerseyans to learn their status and get tested for HIV as part of their regular self-care routine. The 2024 theme is "Level up your self-love: ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBKO Free local testing opportunities offered for National HIV Testing Day WBKO BOWLING GREEN, Ky. ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP New study aims to define long COVID through phenotypes of patients CIDRAP A new study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases uses data from 1,988 SARS-CoV-2–positive US Military Health System beneficiaries to define the characteristics and clinical patterns observed in patients with long COVID, or post-COVID condition (PCC), ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Gosport Globe Final call for people across the North West to get their spring COVID-19 vaccination NHS England With just three days left of this year's spring COVID-19 vaccine programme, the North West's vaccination lead Dr Linda Charles-Ozuzu, is urging anyone eligible to get their jab by this Sunday 30 June. Since the campaign began in April, ... Flag as irrelevant

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