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	health Daily update ⋅ July 10, 2024
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	ABC News Where COVID cases are increasing in the US amid summer 'bump' ABC News Wastewater data indicates COVID activity is increasing in the western U.S.. ByMary Kekatos. July 9, 2024, 10:08 AM. 1:37. COVID-19 numbers likely growing in nearly 40 states. COVID-19 case numbers are on the rise in 39 states for the summer while ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Bird flu strains: Where are they spreading around the globe? Reuters July 10 (Reuters) - Avian influenza, or bird flu, has public health officials on alert after an unprecedented spread in dairy cows in the United States this year. Four dairy workers have also tested positive in the country. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Officials confirm human case of plague in Colorado CNN The plague is an infectious disease caused by bacterium, Yersinia pestis, transmitted by fleas. Although it is best known for "The Black Death," an outbreak that killed millions of Europeans during the Middle Ages ... Flag as irrelevant
	TCTMD Need a Cardiologist? Nearly Half of All US Counties Have None TCTMD These counties also have higher burdens of CV disease, higher burdens of all CV risk factors from obesity to high BP, and a higher age-adjusted CV mortality rate, according to the research letter published July 8, 2024, in the Journal of the American ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com Eating Small Fish Might Offer Big Benefits for Longevity, Study Shows Health.com New research found a link between routinely eating small fish such as sardines and young sweetfish and a lower risk of death among Japanese women. The study was conducted in Japan, but the lead author says the results "should also be important for ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Southern California Health officials confirm person in Colorado infected with bubonic plague NBC Southern California Best known for "The Black Death," an outbreak that killed millions during the Middle Ages, the plague circulates naturally among wild rodents and in rare cases infects humans and their pets. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN It may look like pink Jello but scientists hope this new invention could revolutionize meat CNN South Korean researchers say they've developed a way to make lab-grown meat taste and smell like conventional meat. Jinkee Hong/Yonsei University. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Delaying Type 2 Diabetes Can Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease and Death Healthline Participants in the study were all diagnosed with prediabetes and elevated blood sugar not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle programs of healthy diet and physical activity have been shown to reduce the risk of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times OC mosquito samples are West Nile-positive; that's not the only danger pesky bloodsuckers pose Los Angeles Times A lab worker examines trapped mosquitoes for signs of disease at the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District laboratory in Garden Grove. (Eugene Garcia / Associated Press). Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Man regains his voice after surgeons perform first known larynx transplant on cancer patient in US CBS News A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons removed his cancerous larynx and, in a pioneering move, replaced it with a donated one. Transplants of the so-called voice box are extremely rare, and normally aren't an option for people with ... Flag as irrelevant
	headtopics.com Unlocking Lupus: Potential Cause and Cure Identified WebMD The team used multiple molecular biology techniques to arrive at their conclusions, including CRISPR gene editing and a specialized approach for sequencing ribonucleic acid (RNA), which is present in all living cells and is similar to DNA in its structure. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Be Alert for Conjunctivitis: New Human Cases of H5N1 Bird Flu Medscape This transcript has been edited for clarity. We're now in the midst of a multistate outbreak of influenza A H5N1 bird flu in dairy cows and other animals. USDA has confirmed outbreaks in more than 130 dairy herds across 12 states, and also in a herd of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Maritzburg Sun Quick takes: South Africa mpox spike, New Hampshire measles cluster, walnut E coli probe over CIDRAP The World Health Organization (WHO) today posted an outbreak notice about a spike in mpox cases in South Africa, which since early May has resulted in 20 confirmed illnesses, 3 of them fatal. The cases were reported in three of the country's nine ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Run screaming or slow retreat? New study sheds light on brain responses to emotionally-charged scenes Medical Xpress "Neuroscience studies of motivated behavior often focus on simple approaches or avoidance behaviors—such as lever-pressing for food or changing locations to avoid a shock. However, when faced with natural emotional stimuli, humans don't simply choose ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN What women can do to prioritize their health. A doctor explains CNN According to the survey, 41% of US women delayed or skipped screenings for breast cancer, 35% for cervical cancer and 33% for colorectal cancers. CNN: What cancer screenings are recommended for younger ... Flag as irrelevant
	KJZZ Man receives rare voice box transplant at Mayo Clinic in Arizona KJZZ A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona removed his cancerous larynx and replaced it with a donated one. Transplants of the voice box are extremely rare and normally aren't an option for people with ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Plague linked to mysterious disappearance of Europe's first farmers KEYT A new study, based on ancient DNA recovered from 108 prehistoric individuals unearthed at nine grave sites in Sweden and Denmark, suggests that an ancient form of the plague might have been widespread among Europe's first farmers and could explain why this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Austin American-Statesman COVID-19 variant KP.3 remains dominant in US Here are symptoms to watch for Austin American-Statesman The CDC no longer regularly tracks and releases the number of new COVID-19 infections after the Biden administration let the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency expire in May 2023. That's largely because states will no longer be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cincinnati.com The plague has been found in Colorado. Will it come to Ohio? Here's what to know Cincinnati.com A person in Pueblo County, Colorado, approximately 100 miles south of Denver, has been infected with the bubonic plague, health officials said on Monday. Will it be 2020 all over again. Will we ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKOW Here's how to treat sunburn, according to a dermatologist WKOW Dermatologists warn that exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can cause skin cancer over time, as well as sunburn in the short term. "Having a sunburn is not fun --- it is very harmful ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian NHS urged to prioritise cancer care basics over tech and AI 'magic bullets' The Guardian The NHS must concentrate on the basics of cancer treatment rather than the "magic bullets" of novel technologies and artificial intelligence, or risk the health of thousands of patients, experts have warned. In a paper published in the journal Lancet ... Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com Here's what you need to know about the next COVID-19 vaccine rollout AZCentral.com The most dominant COVID-19 variant, called KP.3, is growing in Arizona and across the country, but a new vaccine to confront its spread is set to roll out in the fall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new guidance released last month ... Flag as irrelevant
	Northwestern University NewsCenter Scientists discover a cause of lupus and a possible way to reverse it Northwestern University NewsCenter But now, Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women's Hospital scientists have discovered a molecular defect that promotes the pathologic immune response in lupus and show that reversing this defect may potentially reverse the disease. "Up until ... Flag as irrelevant
	Imperial College London Cancer experts outline critical challenges facing the new UK Government Imperial College London Leading doctors and researchers have warned critical challenges in cancer care in the UK need to be urgently addressed by policymakers. In a review published in The Lancet Oncology, the team of UK cancer care professionals outlines ten time-critical ... Flag as irrelevant
	Firstpost Ozempic and eye conditions: Ophthalmologists weigh in Becker's Hospital Review A week after a study connected Ozempic and Wegovy to an eye condition that can cause partial blindness, two ophthalmology organizations said they have "been aware of other vision changes for some time." Changing sugar levels can affect the shape of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCRG Case of human plague found in Colorado KCRG Health officials said ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX10 News How Alabamians can protect themselves from rabies FOX10 News DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKRC TV Cincinnati Year-round treatments can help those who are still suffering from allergy symptoms WKRC TV Cincinnati CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Local doctors are still seeing allergy symptoms this summer. Allergy season started earlier than normal this year due to a wet spring. TriHealth primary care doctors said that for those who are still feeling the itchy eyes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Maritzburg Sun Mpox - South Africa World Health Organization The International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point (NFP) of the Republic of South Africa notified WHO of 20 confirmed mpox cases between 8 May and 2 July 2024, including three deaths (case fatality ratio (CFR) of 15%). Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Ex-Everton owner's £2.5m Parkinson's legacy BBC News A donation of £2.5m in the memory of former Everton FC chairman and Tranmere Rovers owner Peter Johnson will go towards research into Parkinson's disease. Mr Johnson was diagnosed with the condition in 2014 and died in January aged 84. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Bovine H5N1 flu virus in cow milk poses significant health risks, study shows News-Medical.net In a recent study published in the journal Nature, a group of researchers characterized the pathogenicity and transmissibility of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) (a severe, contagious bird flu that can infect humans and mammals) virus ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net OraQuick HCV self-test receives WHO prequalification News-Medical.net The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the first hepatitis C virus (HCV) self-test which can provide a critical support in expanding access to testing and diagnosis, accelerating global efforts to eliminate hepatitis C. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Mayo Clinic makes medical history with total larynx transplant for cancer patient News-Medical.net Mayo Clinic announces a groundbreaking achievement in organ transplantation, offering hope to thousands who have lost their ability to speak, swallow and breathe on their own due to diminished function or loss of their larynx. Flag as irrelevant
	Science News Bird flu viruses may infect mammary glands more commonly than thought Science News Bird flu infections among cows in the United States can cause dips in milk production because the virus attacks cells in the animals' mammary glands. A new study suggests other animals may get mammary infections, too. Flag as irrelevant
	KGO-TV Santa Clara County health officials warn of possible measles exposure KGO-TV SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A measles exposure is leading to a health alert in the South Bay. Santa Clara County health officials say an infected person went to two restaurants Monday, July 1 -- a Starbucks on Blossom Hill Rd. in Los Gatos and Taqueria Los ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Post Emergence of new monkeypox strain heightens fears of global spread: Here's what to know National Post What is Clade Ib mpox? There are two types of the mpox virus: Clade I and Clade II. Clade I, which is endemic to Central Africa, leads to more severe illness ... Flag as irrelevant
	WNDU-TV Medical Moment: Lower blood pressure naturally WNDU-TV (WNDU) - High blood ... Flag as irrelevant
	Axios Health officials pitch anonymous bird flu testing Axios Public health officials seeking a better view of how bird flu is spreading in cows have a new pitch for resistant dairy farmers: anonymized testing. Why it matters: Many farmers are refusing to test their herds, fearing the economic consequences, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Nova Scotia Liberal says province not doing enough to screen for breast cancer CBC.ca Rafah DiCostanzo says N.S. breast screening program should include MRI scans for women with dense breasts. Media | N.S. Liberal MLA recovering from breast cancer treatments calls for policy change. Caption: Rafah DiCostanzo, who has a harder-to-detect ... Flag as irrelevant
	Barron's Dengue In The Americas Barron's Source: PAHO, includes confirmed and suspected cases and deaths. Dengue in the Americas. The Barron's news department was not involved in the creation of the content above. This article was produced by AFP. For more information go to AFP.com. Flag as irrelevant
	New Food Could this supplement support those living with food hypersensitivity? New Food Researchers from the University of Michigan have identified a potential new treatment for food allergies in inulin. Research. Inulin, a naturally occurring plant fibre, has been identified by researchers at the University of Michigan as a potential new ... Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Tool Predicts Nerve Damage From Cancer Treatment Technology Networks In a recent study from Linköping University, researchers studied the side effects of taxanes, a chemotherapy drug used to prevent breast cancer recurrence. The drawback of the treatment is that some patients suffer nerve damage as a side effect. Flag as irrelevant
	National Institutes of Health If bird flu sparks a human pandemic, your past immunity could help unmc.edu Nature Older populations might be more protected than younger ones because of exposure to 'matched' strains during childhood, but an H5N1 pandemic is likely to take a major toll all the same. As the H5N1 bird-flu virus spreads relentlessly in animals ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Tasmanians urged to protect young babies from whooping cough as case numbers rise Tasmanian Department of Health Pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly infectious respiratory disease that causes a coughing illness. It affects people of all ages, but infants under six months are at greatest risk of severe disease. Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle Passengers on Southwest flight out of San Jose may have been exposed to measles San Francisco Chronicle An adult with measles who flew out of San Jose Mineta International Airport on July 2 may have exposed others at the airport and on a Southwest Airlines flight — as well as two restaurants they went to during their infectious period — Santa Clara ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Colorado public health officials confirm human plague case in the state ABC News A potentially life-threatening disease, plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. It is usually passed to humans through the bite of an infected rodent flea or by handling an infected animal, according to the Pueblo Department of Public Health. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Real-world data confirms safety of RSV vaccination in late pregnancy News-Medical.net Vaccinating mothers against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during late pregnancy to protect their newborns is not associated with an increased risk of preterm birth or other poor outcomes, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Baton Rouge Clinic Sunscreen has a shelf life and other facts to know The Baton Rouge Clinic Protecting your skin from harmful sun rays will help against inflammation, burns, premature aging and, most importantly, skin cancer. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, has more on sunscreen shelf ... Flag as irrelevant
	Inside Precision Medicine High COVID Vaccination Rates Reduce Asthma Flare-Ups in Children Inside Precision Medicine With each increase of 10 percentage points in COVID-19 vaccination coverage, parent-reported child asthma symptoms decreased by .36 percentage points. "Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Slather it on: seven things dermatologists want you to know about sunscreen The Guardian Longer summer days mean we're stocking up on sunscreen. But although we all know how important it is to protect our skin from the UVA and UVB rays which can cause cancer and premature ageing, many of us still aren't sure how best to do it. Flag as irrelevant

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