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Travelers beware: It's a big year for dengue Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an increased risk of the mosquito-borne virus in the U.S., as summer weather and vacation travel heat up. This week, the CDC ...
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How Does Bird Flu Spread in Cows? Experiment Yields Some 'Good News.' A few dairy cows in a barn area with an open door shedding light inside. Researchers have long known that influenza viruses can infect mammary cells in cow udders and can be shed in milk ...
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Michigan's top agricultural leader cautiously optimistic about bird flu in state Three U.S. farmworkers were infected with bird flu this spring after working closely with infected cows. Two of them were in Michigan, where 25 dairy farms in 10 counties have had known H5N1 infections among their herds. As of June 27, dairy farms in 12 ...
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Many Older Adults Take Daily Aspirin to Cut Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Despite Dangers Aspirin can put individuals at an increased risk of bleeding and anemia and is not right for everyone. In the last five years, guidelines for aspirin and primary CVD prevention have shifted, but many Americans still ...
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4 expert-recommended supplements to boost your energy "Testing for vitamin deficiencies, such as vitamin D and vitamin B12, especially in vegetarians, is crucial. Additionally, I would screen for thyroid disorders if other symptoms suggest such a condition, and I would also rule out anemia and iron deficiency ...
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North Texas battles growing West Nile virus threat after record rainfall NORTH TEXAS – Experts predicted the rainy spring would lead to a significant increase in the mosquito population, and we're now seeing its impact on the spread of West Nile virus in North Texas. Insect samples in both Dallas and Tarrant counties ...
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As COVID cases rise, CDC recommends everyone get an updated shot this fall With a summer wave of COVID-19 infections underway in Georgia and across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending everyone 6 months and older take one of the newly updated COVID vaccines when they become available ...
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US sees more signs of possible COVID-19 surge COVID-19 levels in the United States were at their lowest of the pandemic in April and May, but growth in activity across several states indicate the possible start of a summer rise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in ...
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CDC advisers make recommendations for COVID, flu, pneumococcal vaccines In deliberations yesterday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory group recommended updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines for the upcoming respiratory virus season, with people ages 6 months and older advised to receive the ...
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Hearing more people cough? The COVID summer surge may be coming back in Florida The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) doesn't have the wealth of reporting data it had access to during the pandemic but the latest reports show small increases in new cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, mostly toward the northeast and west ...
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What to know about dengue as CDC warns of rising risk in US However, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this week about a higher-than-expected number of dengue cases among US travelers — 745 cases through June 24 — as well as a public health emergency in Puerto Rico, where the virus is endemic ...
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Bright light at night could raise your diabetes risk, study says "Changes in insulin secretion and glucose metabolism caused by disrupted circadian rhythms affect the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels, which can ultimately lead to the development of type 2 diabetes." Explore ...
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Gene therapy milestone at SickKids offers hope for children with SPG50 neurodegenerative disorder When Michael Pirovolakis received an individualized gene therapy in a single-patient clinical trial at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in March 2022, the course of his condition was dramatically altered. Michael has spastic paraplegia type 50 ...
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Skunk found near American River Parkway in Rancho Cordova tests positive for rabies Sacramento County officials said the skunk was spotted near the California Department of Fish and Wildlife facilities on Nimbus Road last week, staggering and showing other neurological signs of the disease.
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Michigan leading US on monitoring and studying bird flu outbreak Other states have seemed wary of tracking cases among animals and people, but Michigan has taken a proactive approach, with daily text messages and phone calls to check on farm workers who work with cows that have tested positive for H5N1. They also have ...
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We finally know why some people got COVID while others didn't Throughout the pandemic, one of the key questions on everyone's mind was why some people avoided getting COVID, while others caught the virus multiple times. Through a collaboration between University College London, the Wellcome Sanger Institute and ...
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Is intermittent fasting healthy? New study debunks common myths There has been much debate in the scientific community as to whether or not intermittent fasting is healthy. Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago have debunked four myths about intermittent fasting to help lay common misconceptions to ...
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Warning issued in Clay County after rabid bat found KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV ...
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Alzheimer's treatments, drugs showing some promise, health experts say Health experts say they're cautiously optimistic about new treatments for Alzheimer's Disease. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports. LAND O' LAKES, Fla. - June is recognized as ...
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Clay County Public Health Center revealed a bat found in the county tested positive for rabies bite or scratch of an infected animal. It is nearly always fatal if left untreated, according to the release. "It is important to remember to avoid contact with wild animals, especially bats ...
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Should weight loss drugs be used to treat obesity in children? But newly published guidelines from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an advisory panel composed of independent health experts, contradict that suggestion, finding there is insufficient evidence to make a recommendation on weight loss drugs ...
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How to live with severe food allergies If you asked me where you can buy eggs from in the supermarket, I would have no idea. And, don't even try to ask me how much a carton of milk is — I don't buy it. When I walk past the nut bars in the supermarket aisle, I hurry past them overwhelmed.
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Adolescent Obesity Tied to Parents' BMI at the Same Age Among nearly 450,000 offspring, 76.6% of 17-year-olds whose parents had obesity at age 17 also had obesity or overweight themselves, according to Gabriel Chodick, PhD, of Tel Aviv University in Israel, and colleagues.
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50 cases of dengue fever in Mass. this year as health officials warn of worldwide increase U.S. health officials this week warned doctors to be alert for dengue cases as the tropical disease breaks international records. The virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, has been surging worldwide, helped by climate change. In barely six months, ...
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Mosquito bites are a pain. A doctor weighs in on how to ease the discomfort. Mosquito bites are a nuisance, and the prospect of dealing with the redness, itching, and swelling that comes with getting bitten is one we'd all rather avoid. However, as uncomfortable as it can be to deal with a mosquito bite, finding relief can be ...
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CDC recommends updated COVID-19 vaccination for this fall (CNN) – The Centers for ...
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Consumer Reports: Top bug sprays SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3 ...
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Bad Brain: Research suggests unintelligent people could be at a higher risk of stroke ISRAEL (WKRC) - New research claims that younger people with lower levels of intelligence are more likely to have a stroke than others. A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health found that teenagers with less mental fortitude ...
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New framework produce clearer guidance on fish consumption for pregnant mothers On one hand, fish are rich in nutrients essential to brain development, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, selenium, iodine, and vitamin D. On the other, fish contain methyl mercury, a known neurotoxicant.
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AI-powered lesion delineation in prostate cancer PET/CT imaging A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on May 20, 2024, entitled, "Deep learning-assisted lesion segmentation in PET/CT imaging: A feasibility study for salvage radiation therapy in prostate cancer." In this new editorial, ...
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NYS Health Department encourages residents to test for HIV ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Today is National HIV Testing Day — and the NYS Health Department is encouraging residents to know their status. In celebration, the DOH has launched a free HIV self-test giveaway campaign. The campaign includes advertisements ...
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Multivitamins don't help you live longer, study suggests There are benefits from taking multivitamins for some people, Barnard said, including pregnant women and people with the ocular disease macular degeneration. There's also some evidence to suggest they can reduce the risk of dementia late in life.
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15 whooping cough cases identified in Brookline, town officials say Brookline public health officials are warning people about a whooping cough outbreak in the Massachusetts town. The town's first positive case of pertussis, often known as whooping cough, related to this outbreak was identified three weeks ago at ...
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CDC issues alert over increased risk of mosquito-spread dengue virus in New York If you plan on spending any time outdoors during this upcoming Fourth of July holiday, you'll want hear more about an alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concerning dengue fever.
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India lacks diagnostic tests for emerging infectious diseases After experiencing symptoms like fever and rashes, the 46-year-old doctor was hospitalised and diagnosed with Zika virus infection after his samples were sent for testing to the apex virology institute. Subsequent testing of his family members revealed ...
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New Model Could Help Provide Expectant Mothers a Clearer Path to Safe Fish Consumption Fish consumption during pregnancy is a complex scientific topic. On one hand, fish are rich in nutrients essential to brain development, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, selenium, iodine, and vitamin D. On the other, fish contain methyl mercury, ...
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Local outreach group sponsors HIV awareness event ATLANTA - Atlanta has some of the highest HIV infection rates in the nation. The city ranked third in new cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. A local outreach group on Saturday will sponsor a program to help educate people ...
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Health News You Can Use: Alzheimer's Disease Prevention and Treatment Nearly 7 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer's disease. That number is expected to double by the year 2060. During Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, we're talking to Dr. Megan Baumgardner, a neurologist and medical director of ...
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Public Health Update Regarding Whooping Cough Cases at Brookline High School BROOKLINE — Public Health and Human Services Director Sigalle Reiss and Superintendent of the Public Schools of Brookline Superintendent Linus J. Guillory Jr. wish to provide an update to the community regarding cases of Pertussis, often known as ...
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FDA clears first 'rapid diagnostic' hepatitis C RNA test for point-of-care settings The FDA granted marketing authorization for Cepheid's Xpert HCV test and GeneXpert Xpress System, the first rapid test for hepatitis C virus intended for use in point-of-care settings. According to the agency, the test detects HCV RNA using a fingertip ...
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Study: Chronic loneliness increases stroke risk in middle-aged, older adults "Loneliness has been identified as a modifiable risk factor for stroke, which is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States," Yenee Soh, ScD, SM, a research associate at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, told Healio.
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Rabid skunk found in Sacramento County, officials say On Tuesday, it was confirmed that the skunk tested positive for rabies. "In California, rabies is identified in about 200 animals every year, most often in wildlife like bats and skunks, ...
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Heart Disease Prevalence, Medical Costs Will Soar in US by 2050 More than 180 million—or about 60%—of adults in the US will have some type of heart or vascular disease, including high blood pressure, by the year 2050, according to projections based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted ...
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Childhood Exposure to Air Pollution May Trigger Bronchitis Years Later Particle pollution from dust, pollen, wildfire ash, industrial emissions and vehicle exhaust. Nitrogen dioxide from gasoline engines. Bronchitis occurs when the large airways of the lungs become inflamed, ...
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Jersey's first dementia strategy published It has been produced by the government in partnership with the charity, Dementia Jersey. It has set out five priorities to focus on for the next five years, and what projects can be funded in the ...
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How wildfire smoke, air pollutants can impact health in SE Texas Ozone, wildfire smoke, factory pollution, and Saharan dust typically impact air quality in southeast Texas. Dr. Holloway says different chemicals affect the body in different ways. "Respiratory disease is one of the biggest impacts, like asthma.
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