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What to make of the new COVID variants, FLiRT Ashish Jha: We're seeing exactly what we have expected: The virus continues to evolve to try to escape the wall of immunity we have built up through vaccines and infections. Is this more transmissible? It is. That's why it has become more dominant.
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Don't just blame rat fleas. Lice may have helped spread 'black death' plague The disease is caused by a bacterium called Yersinia pestis. Once the bacteria enters the skin, they travel to a nearby lymph node — in your armpit, groin or neck, say — and multiply. The lymph node swells and inflames, becoming what's called a bubo (hence ...
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Is intermittent fasting better than counting calories? Maybe not, but you might stick with it By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer. As weight-loss plans go, it's easy to see the allure of intermittent fasting: Eat what you want, but only during certain windows of time — often just eight hours a day. Instead of counting calories or measuring ...
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Her gut was producing alcohol. Doctors didn't believe her "She visited her family doctor again and again and went to the emergency room seven times over two years," said Dr. Rahel Zewude, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Toronto. Doctors ...
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Second bird flu outbreak in 6 days infects 103K turkeys at northwest Iowa commercial facility The birds at both facilities will be destroyed to prevent the highly contagious virus from spreading. The disease is fatal to domestic birds, who are believed to be infected by migrating wild birds that often don't appear sick.
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What to make of the new COVID variants, FLiRT Dr. Ashish Jha, the dean of the Brown University School of Public Health and former White House COVID-19 response coordinator, returned to All Things Considered to speak with host Ailsa Chang about what the new variants could bring.
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New strategy targets rare B cells for effective HIV vaccine development A recent study published in Nature Immunology showed that germline-targeting epitope scaffold nanoparticles elicit rare broadly neutralizing antibody (bnAb) precursors against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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Non-coding gene mutation linked to monogenic neurodevelopmental disorders The investigators used whole-genome sequencing data in the United Kingdom's National Genomic Research Library to compare the burden of rare genetic variants in 41,132 non-coding genes between 5,529 unrelated cases with intellectual disability and 46,401 ...
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Girls in the US are getting their period earlier. Here's what parents should know That's a journal of the American Medical Association. And it's taking longer for menstrual cycles to become regular. Here to tell us more about what it all means is NPR health correspondent, Maria Godoy. Thanks so much for being with us today.
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Chronic caffeine intake may impact brain chemistry in Parkinson's disease Regular high caffeine consumption affects dopamine function in patients with Parkinson's disease, shows a new international study led by the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital in Finland. Caffeine consumption before undergoing diagnostic ...
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Mother wants to raise awareness after son contracts hand, foot and mouth disease at local park "Hand, foot and mouth disease is a fairly common occurrence in young children and causes painful blister like lesions of the face and mouth and throat," said Dr. Fred Campbell, associate professor of medicine at UT Health San Antonio.
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Intermittent fasting with protein pacing trumps calorie restriction in gut health and weight loss The gut microbiome is critical for weight management and gastrointestinal health. Nutritional input, which influences both the gut microbiota and weight, has therapeutic potential for metabolic dysregulation. Recent preclinical research in mice has shown ...
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Farmworkers face high-risk exposures to bird flu, but testing isn't reaching them But farmworkers rarely seek treatment, because many lack health insurance and paid sick leave, said Elizabeth Strater, director of strategic campaigns for the national group United Farm Workers. They are unlikely to go to a doctor unless they become very ...
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The chicken and egg problem of fighting another flu pandemic The spread of an avian flu virus has decimated flocks of birds (and killed barn cats and other mammals). Cattle in at least nine states and at least three people in the U.S. have been infected, enough to bring public health attention once again to the ...
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Mediterranean diet linked to lower mortality risk in women Biomarkers of metabolism and inflammation made the largest contribution, followed by triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, adiposity, insulin resistance. Other biological pathways relate to branched-chain amino acids, high-density lipoproteins, low- ...
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Author Todd Shimkus shares advice, resources for Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month Schenectady — June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness month. Right now more than 400,000 New Yorkers live with Alzheimer's, nearly 7 million Americans in total. In May, the US Senate advances legislation which would strengthen the dementia public ...
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Survey: 82.7 million Americans impacted by overdose deaths The study will be published online May 31 in JAMA Health Forum. "The drug overdose crisis is a national tragedy," says Alene Kennedy-Hendricks, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Health ...
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'Gamechanger' drug that 'melts away' tumours could replace surgery for bowel cancer, say doctors Pembrolizumab targets and blocks a specific protein on the surface of immune cells that then seek out and destroy cancer cells. Giving the drug before surgery instead of chemotherapy led to a ...
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Research shows breast cancer screening at 40 years old saves more lives Dr. Laura Dean, a ...
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Scientists locate the source of stuttering in the brain Stuttering was once considered a psychological disorder. However, with further research, it is now understood to be a brain disorder related to the regulation of speech production." Juho Joutsa, Professor of Neurology, ...
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A 25-year-long study finds Mediterranean diet can help women live longer "For women who want to live longer, our study says watch your diet. Following a Mediterranean dietary pattern could reduce the risk of death by about one quarter over more than 25 years, with benefits for both cancer and cardiovascular mortality," said Dr ...
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Alzheimer's takes financial toll before being diagnosed, study says (CNN) – A new report ...
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Pre-operative immunotherapy increases the number of patients free from bowel cancer An immunotherapy drug trialled at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester which is given before surgery, instead of chemotherapy, meant that significantly more patients with a certain genetic profile were cancer free after surgery, according to ...
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'Disturbing' rise in cancer cases linked to obesity These findings were discussed at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) conference, where scientists linked the increase to unhealthy diets, lack of exercise and obesity. 'Tragic impact'. Professor ...
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Does sleep clear more toxins from the brain than when we're awake? Latest research casts doubt on this theory There's no doubt sleep is good for the brain. It allows different parts to regenerate and helps memories stabilise. When we don't get enough sleep, this can increase stress levels and exacerbate mental health issues. Evidence also supports the notion ...
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Rabid Bat Found in Twin Silo Park in Fort Collins The Health Department reminds residents never to feed or touch wild animals and to ensure pets are current with their rabies vaccinations. If you see a sick or injured wild animal, please call NOCO Humane Animal Protection & Control at 970-226-3647 ext. 7.
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Semaglutide Improves Taste Sensitivity in Women With Obesity The glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) enhances taste sensitivity, changes brain responses to sweet tastes, and may even alter expression of genes in the tongue associated with taste bud development, ...
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What you should know when buying sunglasses, sunscreen The ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause sunburns, aging, eye damage, and sin cancer. The FDA encourages people to limit their time in the sun, especially between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., which is when the sun's rays are most intense.
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Too much TV time? 50% of the people may have myopia by 2050 Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye disorder globally. By 2050, half of the global population may be affected. Genetics, environmental factors, and modern lifestyle changes play significant roles in its development.
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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for bird flu in Cherokee County The Governor's Office ...
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Rise in myopia cases among children: How to treat it Again, we cannot disregard the fact that digital devices surround children. The time children spend on screens from smartphones to tablets has increased significantly. It strains their vision and worsens short-sightedness.
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Strategies to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer in British Columbia, Canada: a modelling study Reka E. Pataky, Sara Izadi-Najafabadi, Laurie W. Smith, Anna Gottschlich, Diana Ionescu, Lily Proctor, Gina S. Ogilvie and Stuart Peacock. CMAJ June 03, 2024 196 (21) E716-E723; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.231682. Reka E. Pataky.
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Cancer patients can recover faster with less intensive treatment, new research says It's part of a long-term trend toward studying whether doing less — less surgery, less chemotherapy, or less radiation — can help patients live longer and feel better. The latest studies involved ovarian and esophageal cancer and Hodgkin lymphoma.
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How to monitor your asthma during Austin humidity spike AUSTIN (KXAN) — As heightened humidity levels have lingered in Central Texas over the past few weeks, so, too are exacerbated asthma symptoms for area sufferers. Austin-area residents have been greeted by hazy skies, high humidity levels and increased ...
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Bird flu found in second Iowa flock in a week Highly transmissible avian flu infected a turkey flock in Cherokee County with about 103,000 birds, according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. The department announced the virus detection on Sunday.
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Fight to end Alzheimer's ramps up during awareness month Moreover, according to the nonprofit, by 2050, the number of people aged 65 and older with Alzheimer's dementia is projected to affect nearly 13 million Americans, barring the development of medical breakthroughs to prevent, slow or cure the disease.
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Disaster Proclamation issued for bird flu in Cherokee County SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — After the USDA confirmed a positive case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock, Governor Kim Reynolds has authorized a Disaster Proclamation for Cherokee County. According to a release, ...
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Ultra-processed foods: increasing the risk of inflammation and immune dysregulation? Diets high in UPFs are associated with increased risk of immune dysregulation-linked diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and potentially autoimmune disease. Several putative mechanisms have been proposed to explain this association, and these need ...
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