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	health Daily update ⋅ June 7, 2024
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	CBS News More mosquito samples test positive for West Nile in North Texas CBS News NORTH TEXAS — Dallas County Health and Human Services confirmed this week five new mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile Virus. The samples were collected in Mesquite and Irving. Tarrant County found signs of the disease in mosquitoes in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN 'A study to give us hope:' Lifestyle changes improve Alzheimer's symptoms for some CNN Ten people saw their cognition actually improve, while a blood test found levels of amyloid, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, were retreating, said lead study author Dr. Dean Ornish, a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Pride month is here and mpox remains a threat, but vaccines are more readily available CNN As the LGBTQ+ community gears up for Pride celebrations this month, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hopes people will get more than just their rainbow gear and sunscreen ready. The agency is urging more people – particularly some gay ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Commonly Used Meds Tied to Lower Risk for Brain Aneurysm Rupture Medscape Five commonly prescribed drugs may be associated with a lower risk for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH), a drug-wide association study suggested. The blood pressure drug lisinopril; the cholesterol drug simvastatin; the diabetes drug metformin ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News What happens when you take too much caffeine BBC News Caffeine is an active ingredient in some of the world's favourite drinks and has a powerful effect on humans. What happens if you take too much? It is there naturally in your morning coffee and cup of tea or added to your favourite energy drink and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Sugar substitute xylitol linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke The Washington Post The results challenge the popular understanding of sugar alcohols such as xylitol and erythritol as healthy, natural sugar alternatives. By Caren Chesler. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post A salty diet may increase eczema in adults, study finds The Washington Post "We really wanted to understand triggers for atopic dermatitis," said Katrina Abuabara, the lead author of the study and an associate professor of dermatology in the School of Medicine at the University of California at San Francisco. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News A man in Mexico died with one form of bird flu, but US officials remain focused on another ABC News Experts say the mysterious death of a man in Mexico who had one kind of bird flu is unrelated to outbreaks of another bird flu at U.S. dairy farms. ByMIKE STOBBE AP medical writer. June 6, 2024, 1:57 PM. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Can a vegan diet, exercise and meditation halt Alzheimer's disease? USA TODAY Participants who adhered to a daily mix of aerobic exercise and a mostly plant-based diet slowed cognitive decline, however, memory and thinking worsened for members of a control group who didn't change their habits, according to the study published Friday ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Mpox public health campaign was successful but cases still occur at low levels in US: Study ABC News Dr. David Talaen, co-lead author and a professor of emergency medicine and infectious diseases at UCLA, said after the 2022 global outbreak, there were small, localized outbreaks seen in cities including Chicago and Los Angeles, so the team wanted to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Most Americans Will Have Cardiovascular Disease by 2050 Healthline More than 61% of American adults are projected to have some type of cardiovascular disease by 2050, American Heart Association research shows. This will be driven by an aging and more diverse population, as well as an increase in risk factors such as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Is the Body Roundness Index the New BMI? What it Says About Your Health Healthline The Body Roundness Index is a novel body composition measurement that is touted as being a more accurate alternative to Body Mass Index. In a large retrospective study of 33,000 US adults, researchers found a "U-shaped" curve, indicating those with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY New sexually transmitted fungal infection detected in NYC marks 1st case in the US USA TODAY "Healthcare providers should be aware that Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII is the latest in a group of severe skin infections to have now reached the United States," lead study author and doctor Avrom Caplan, a dermatologist at New York University ... Flag as irrelevant
	KABC-TV Could having tattoos be linked with cancer? Lymphoma expert says it's not that simple KABC-TV The theory is somehow tattoo ink enters the body's lymphatic system, but that does not mean tattoo ink necessarily causes cancer. Denise Dador Image. ByDenise ... Flag as irrelevant
	HeraldScotland Genetic Research Points Toward Possible New IBD Treatments WebMD June 6, 2024 – Scientists in the United Kingdom have pinpointed genetic factors that appear to drive inflammatory bowel disease, and laboratory experiments using existing drugs used for other conditions show the medicines may be effective treatments. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline CDC Recommends Antibiotic for Use as 'Morning After Pill' to Protect Against STIs Healthline New CDC guidance advises taking a common antibiotic within 72 hours after unprotected sexual activity to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The new recommendations serve as a call to action for healthcare professionals to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bay News 9 New study suggests more college students diagnosed with PTSD Bay News 9 Shanya Turner, executive director of Holistic Student Services and Pre-college Success at St. Petersburg College, said unfortunately, she wasn't surprised by the data. "We've really seen an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press A second animal tranquilizer has infiltrated the state's street drugs, making deadly mark Detroit Free Press A new and deadly drug has hit the streets in Michigan and it has already been involved in at least three overdose deaths across the state since March, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Like xylazine before it, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCRA Sacramento Dead bird with West Nile Virus discovered in San Joaquin County KCRA Sacramento The San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District made the announcement on Thursday. Advertisement. According to the district, a dead hummingbird was found in Lockeford. Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK Study claiming antidepressant withdrawal is less common than thought fails to account for risks in long-term users The Conversation UK Based on their analysis, the researchers reported that one in three people who stopped antidepressants experienced withdrawal effects. The authors also found that one in six people who'd been taking a placebo antidepressant reported experiencing withdrawal ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCCI Des Moines Bird flu spreading to other farm animals, remains rare in humans KCCI Des Moines The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says humans can contract the virus by consuming infected animal products, such as cow's milk. However, an Iowa State University professor assures that the milk you buy at the grocery store is safe to ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTOP How much do you really know about the sunscreen you're using? WTOP Dr. Adam Friedman, professor and Chair of dermatology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences joined WTOP to debunk some of these myths and tell us what we can all do to try and prevent skin cancer. Flag as irrelevant
	Minnesota Reformer Bird flu's spread from poultry to cattle to humans provokes worry among feds, states Minnesota Reformer Dairy farmers throughout the country are on guard and the federal government is mobilizing after an outbreak among cattle herds of highly pathogenic avian influenza — once thought to be confined to poultry flocks. Cases have been confirmed in a Benton ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of California Is the reason 1 in 10 Americans get eczema too much salt? University of California A high sodium diet may increase the risk of eczema, according to researchers at UC San Francisco, who found that eating just one extra gram of sodium per day — the amount in a Big Mac — increases the likelihood of flares by 22 percent. Flag as irrelevant
	KGNS.tv Study finds common low-calorie sweetener may be linked to heart attacks, strokes KGNS.tv Xylitol is used in many ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 13 Tampa Bay Revive Awareness Day focuses on effort to reduce opioid overdoses, increase naloxone access FOX 13 Tampa Bay Thursday marked Revive Awareness Day, with state officials saying they hope to see a continued decline in the number of overdose deaths caused by opioids. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sydney Morning Herald When Scout was born with brain cancer, the key to fighting it was in her genes The Sydney Morning Herald Hundreds of children with ultra-aggressive cancers have had their tumours shrunk or eradicated completely in a world-first program giving hope to every family with a child diagnosed with cancer in Australia. The Children's Cancer Institute and the Kids ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mail More rare cancers being diagnosed after the pandemic Becker's Hospital Review Since the 1960s, scientists have estimated that 15% to 20% of all cancers originate from infectious agents, such as HPV, Epstein-Barr and hepatitis B. It's possible that COVID-19 could be another infection that promotes cancer, but conclusive answers are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Brown University New AI-powered statistics method has potential to improve tissue and disease research Brown University Integrative and Reference-Informed tissue Segmentation (IRIS) is a novel machine learning and artificial intelligence method that gives biomedical researchers the ability to view more precise information about tissue development, disease pathology and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mail Neoadjuvant Pembrolizumab May Improve Outcomes in Some Patients With Colorectal Cancer Surgery The ASCO Post Researchers examined whether the PD-1 inhibitor pembrolizumab given neoadjuvantly may improve outcomes in certain patients with stage II or III mismatch repair–deficient/microsatellite instability–high colorectal cancer. Interim findings from the phase ... Flag as irrelevant
	LA Daily News Artificial intelligence blood test provides a reliable way to identify lung cancer Science Daily Date: June 6, 2024; Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine; Summary: Using artificial intelligence technology to identify patterns of DNA fragments associated with lung cancer, researchers have developed and validated a liquid biopsy that may help identify ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPRC Click2Houston Finding a Bone Marrow, Stem Cell or Cord Blood Donor BMT Infonet | Both patient and donor must have similar genetic markers on their white blood cells in order for the transplant to be successful. What Are They Matching? On the surface of your cells lie ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV Toronto Heart & Stroke celebrates 10 years of encouraging FAST response CTV Toronto New data suggests a campaign encouraging Canadians to become familiar with the signs and symptoms of strokes is helping save lives. Canada's Heart & Stroke Foundation is celebrating 10 years of its FAST campaign, an acronym, that stands for Face, Arms, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Cases of whooping cough up in southwest region, health officials warn CBC.ca Health officials are warning about an uptick of whooping cough cases, a disease making a comeback as vaccination rates lag. There's been a recent spike in cases in St. Thomas, Woodstock and Elgin County, say officials with Southwestern Public Health. Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health A Flavonoid-Rich Diet May Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 26%, Study Finds Verywell Health Flavonoids are plant compounds found in berries, apples, citrus fruits, and legumes. Most Americans don't eat enough fruits and vegetables in general, so experts recommend consuming more produce regardless of the flavonoid ... Flag as irrelevant
	CP24 Toronto's Breaking News Public health officials warn about rise in cases involving 'potentially life-threatening bacterial infection' CP24 Toronto's Breaking News Toronto Public Health says that there have been 13 cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) so far this year, including two which were fatal. Officials say that it marks the highest total number of confirmed cases of IMD in any year since 2002. Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News The importance of food allergy awareness ITV News Peanut allergies affect 2% of children, yet legally airlines can still allow passengers to eat and even purchase nuts on planes. Last month the family of a 12-year-old girl with a peanut allergy were reportedly forced off a SunExpress flight after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Moneycontrol.com Heatwave hazards: Protect your eyes while wearing contact lenses with these expert-approved tips Moneycontrol.com There has been no respite from the rising temperatures and heatwaves in the last few months. While everyone is braving the heat, the contact lens wearers find themselves facing a unique set of challenges. The scorching heat and dry air not only make ... Flag as irrelevant
	RACGP Renewed push for alcohol warning labels RACGP Morgan Liotta. 7/06/2024 4:17:29 PM. Research suggesting fewer than one in two Australians know drinking can cause cancer has led to a call for more public awareness. Couple looking at alcohol warning label Many Australians remain unaware that even low ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedicineNet Gene Therapy in Both Ears Restores Hearing to Babies Born Deaf MedicineNet Chlidren born deaf have had their hearing restored in both ears as a result of gene therapy, a new study reports. All five children showed hearing recovery in both ears, with dramatic improvements in speech perception and the ability to locate the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com Study: Hormone Therapy is Safe and Effective For Menopause Symptoms Health.com A follow-up analysis finds that hormone therapy is effective for women under 60 experiencing menopausal symptoms. Researchers also concluded that the risk of developing breast cancer and other conditions from taking hormone therapy is low for this age ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC Science Focus Magazine From ozone to climate: a lesson in saving the Planet Enel Green Power For several years, before climate change was regarded by scientists as the greatest threat to humanity in centuries and became known to the rest of the world, the most serious global environmental crisis was the "ozone hole." But what exactly is it? Flag as irrelevant
	User-generated content Sunlight is good for you, but too much can damage your health Bloomington Pantagraph It also can lead to skin cancer, premature aging of the skin, eye damage and other long-term health problems. Excessive exposure to the sun is harmful due to ultraviolet A and ultraviolet ... Flag as irrelevant
	Local3News.com EYE ON HEALTH: Local Alzheimer's Association chapter raising awarness of disease & brain health Local3News.com June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month and the Alzheimer's Association is urging everyone to take charge of their brain health. More than 6.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, making it the most common type of dementia. Flag as irrelevant
	9News Targeting the DNA of these tumours more than doubled survival rates in sick kids 9News The treatment works by first doing a genomic sequencing of the child's tumour, then using these results to develop targeted anti-cancer therapies which select for the molecular drivers of a patient's cancer. More than one third of the children (36 per ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV Toronto New Canadian draft breast screening guidelines issued www.thelancet.com New draft breast screening guidelines issued by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care on May 30, 2024, were highly anticipated. There had been intense lobbying for a recommendation to screen women in their forties, following the US ... Flag as irrelevant
	expert reaction to whooping cough situation in the UK Science Media Centre Tragically, 3 more babies have died from the infection bringing the number of deaths during the current outbreak to 8, sadly demonstrating that Whooping cough remains a very dangerous disease for young babies. "When the ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today Vitamin D guidelines: No extra supplements needed for healthy adults under 75 India Today Vitamin D has been linked to numerous health conditions, but the effectiveness of supplementation in reducing disease risk and the optimal blood levels for health have been debated. This guideline, based on clinical trials, aims ... Flag as irrelevant

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