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	health Daily update ⋅ July 22, 2024
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	The Washington Post Women recognize prevention's value, but still delay health screenings The Washington Post In the survey of 4,001 adult women across the United States, 90 percent of respondents agreed that it is important to get regular preventive health screenings for cancer, heart disease, sexually transmitted infections and other key health conditions. Flag as irrelevant
	WOWT Here's what to do with deli meats as the CDC investigates a listeria outbreak across the US WOWT NEW YORK (AP) — As U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Alert issued in India after boy dies from high risk Nipah virus BBC News The Nipah virus infection is a "zoonotic illness" transmitted from animals like pigs and fruit bats to humans, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It can also be transmitted through contaminated food ... Flag as irrelevant
	FierceHealthcare CDC report on resistant hospital infections outlines need for federal investment, epidemiology society says FierceHealthcare Infectious disease professionals are calling for greater federal funding in the face of new Centers for Disease Contral and Prevention (CDC) data outlining an uptick in antimicrobial-resistant pathogens in hospitals. In a fact sheet published last week ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Breakthrough malaria vaccines RTS,S and R21 poised to save thousands of lives News-Medical.net Among these, P. falciparum accounts for the most cases and deaths. Malaria can persist despite treatment and pre-existing immunity. Drug resistance of parasites and insecticide resistance of mosquitoes impair malaria control. Additionally, ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist It's time for innovation, equity & partnership to end the HIV epidemic New Scientist Many stakeholders across the HIV response continue to prioritize and invest significantly to overcome the epidemic. Cutting-edge science has led to biomedical innovations, transforming HIV into a preventable and treatable chronic condition for millions of ... Flag as irrelevant
	KERA News Why you need to be careful on hot days if you take certain medications KERA News KERA's Sam Baker discussed this with Denise Kim, a clinical pharmacy specialist with Parkland Health. So, for example, heart and blood pressure medications like beta blockers. These can increase your intolerance to the heat ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Heart Association New research explores alcohol's impact on the heart American Heart Association Research Highlights: Two new, basic research studies in rodents (mice and rats) analyzed the impacts that alcohol may have on the heart. In a mouse study, abnormal heart rhythms that can occur after a pattern of repeated simulation of binge drinking ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Economist Doctors, scientists and activists meet to discuss how to pummel HIV The Economist In a report published on July 22nd, UNAIDS, the United Nations agency tasked with dealing with the disease, says that 40m people around the world are now infected. There were 1.3m new HIV infections in 2023, and 630,000 HIV-related deaths. Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Maharashtra on alert after Chandipura virus outbreak in Gujarat Hindustan Times All officials are directed to strengthen comprehensive epidemiological, environmental and entomological surveillance and studies. Following the Chandipura virus outbreak in the nearby state of Gujarat, which reportedly caused 16 deaths and 50 reported ... Flag as irrelevant
	KBTX Several tattoo ink brands test positive for bacteria, FDA says KBTX (Gray News) - Sealed ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Most new HIV infections occurred outside sub-Saharan Africa for first time – UN report The Guardian African countries have made swift progress in tackling the virus, with the number of infections in sub-Saharan Africa 56% lower than in 2010, a new report from UNAids said. Globally, infections have fallen by 39% over the same period. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study finds limited evidence for massage therapy's effectiveness in pain relief News-Medical.net Massage, for example, is widely used in complementary medicine and involves manually evaluating and manipulating soft tissues on the body's surface to provide therapeutic results. These soft tissues include skin, muscle, ligaments and tendons, fascia, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT The newest tool to prevent STIs is not available to everyone: A call for participatory and inclusive research STAT Doxy PEP involves taking a dose of doxycycline, an oral antibiotic, within 72 hours after a potentially high-risk sexual exposure. The goal is to decrease the risk of bacterial STIs: chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Women with endometriosis have a significantly increased ovarian cancer risk, study finds News-Medical.net Additionally, the relationship between endometriosis subtypes (superficial peritoneal endometriosis, ovarian endometriomas, and deep infiltrating endometriosis) and ovarian cancer histotypes remains to be explored thoroughly. Understanding these ... Flag as irrelevant
	Irish Examiner Efficacy of Nasal Sprays in Respiratory Illness Management Contagionlive.com Nasal sprays and behavioral interventions that reduce the reliance on antibiotics for treating respiratory infections can help mitigate the development of antimicrobial resistance. Image credits: Unsplash. Limited evidence suggests ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Genetic test could eradicate a type of inherited blindness in dogs The Guardian A mountain rescue dog whose duties ended after her eyesight failed has helped scientists create a test that could eradicate the genetic eye condition in her breed for good. Shola the English shepherd has an inherited eye disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Colorado Sun How extreme heat in Colorado may have contributed to an extraordinary outbreak of bird flu in people The Colorado Sun The outdoor temperature flirted with 100 degrees and heat advisories blanketed the region earlier this month as workers arrived at a commercial poultry operation in Weld County to start killing chickens. Of the 1.8 million egg-laying hens inside the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Euronews Promising diabetes treatment that boosts insulin cells by 700% offers hope of reversing disease Euronews A new preclinical study found a combination treatment that significantly increases insulin-producing cells, effectively reversing diabetes. ADVERTISEMENT. For the hundreds of millions of people living with diabetes, a new study breakthrough could hold ... Flag as irrelevant
	Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge New genetic test will eliminate a form of inherited blindness in dogs Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge Cambridge scientists have identified the genetic mutation that causes progressive retinal atrophy in English Shepherd Dogs, which results in incurable blindness, and developed a genetic test to help eliminate the disease from future generations of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Institute for Communicable Diseases Mpox Case in Hammanskraal Tests Negative National Institute for Communicable Diseases The Department of Health would like to announce that the grade one learner from Hammanskraal who a suspected case of Mpox has tested negative for this viral disease. This follows the decision by the Department last week to collect samples for ... Flag as irrelevant
	UConn Today Alzheimer's Drug Offers Hope for Early-Stage Patients UConn Today UConn Health is now offering the drug lecanemab to patients with mild signs of dementia. In clinical trials it was shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's. The memory assessment team at the UConn Center on Aging consists of multidisciplinary ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Harris seeks to rally Democrats after Biden drops out of race CNN Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign — formerly President Joe Biden's campaign — debuted a new logo early Monday morning, just hours after Biden announced he'd withdraw from the presidential race and endorse his vice president's 2024 bid. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Irregular Sleep Patterns Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk Medscape Irregular sleep duration was associated with a higher risk for diabetes in middle-aged to older adults in a new UK Biobank study. The analysis of more than 84,000 participants with 7-day accelerometry data suggested that individuals with the most ... Flag as irrelevant
	ConchoValleyHomepage.com Can I get seasonal depression in the summer? ConchoValleyHomepage.com (NEXSTAR) – When the summer heat and humidity climb to unbearable levels, meteorologists, school administrators, and government officials often discuss ways to stay cool – but what about the impact on our mental health? Flag as irrelevant
	90.5 WESA A Philly lab reveals how obesity drugs like Ozempic cause nausea 90.5 WESA The injectable drug Ozempic is shown Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Houston. Researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today Excessive screen time causing dry eye disease in school children, study finds India Today A recent study by BJ Medical College and others finds that children spending more than 3 to 3.5 hours a day on screens are at higher risk of dry eye disease. The condition affects vision and causes eye discomfort. Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC From Zyn to vapes: Big Tobacco pushes further toward cigarette alternatives. Here's who could come out on top CNBC 2024 CNBC LLC. All Rights Reserved. A Division of NBCUniversal. Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis. Market Data Terms of Use and Disclaimers. Flag as irrelevant
	Health News Florida Music-based interventions may be a helpful therapy for neurological disorders Health News Florida On this episode, host Dr. Joe Sirven explores the power of sound for anxiety, depressive symptoms and pain associated with a variety of health conditions. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, preliminary research ... Flag as irrelevant

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