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Twice-yearly shot proves successful at preventing HIV among women, trial data shows Two shots a year of a drug currently used to treat HIV infections were dramatically effective at preventing infections in a study among young women and adolescent girls in Africa. The twice-yearly injection of the drug lenacapavir can provide total ...
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With the US bird flu outbreak uncontained, scientists see growing risks For nearly four months, the spread of bird flu in the nation's dairy cattle has stoked fears that, if left unchecked, the virus could eventually unleash a pandemic. The recent cluster of human cases connected to poultry farms in Colorado only ...
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Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is 'stunning' There were no infections in the young women and girls that got the shots in a study of about 5,000 in South Africa and Uganda, researchers reported. In a group given daily prevention pills, roughly 2% ended up catching HIV from infected sex partners.
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A Lifestyle Intervention Could Slow Early Alzheimer's, Study Suggests A recent trial published by Dr. Dean Ornish and colleagues found that the combination of a whole food, plant-based vegan diet, regular exercise, stress management, support groups, and supplements significantly slowed and, in some cases, reversed some early ...
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States across US are seeing an increase in mosquitoes with West Nile virus Several health departments in the U.S. say they have detected West Nile virus in mosquito samples and are warning residents to take precautions. On Monday, the Cape May County Health Department in southern New Jersey sent out ...
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Experts say injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is 'stunning' CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday. There were no infections in the ...
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The brain regions responsible for the placebo effect have been mapped in mice Though the relief provided by a placebo can be enough to make clinical trials for new pain medications fail, how our brains produce such strong pain relief through belief alone is largely a mystery. Now, researchers ...
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WHO 'extremely worried' about possible Gaza polio outbreak The World Health Organization is "extremely worried" about the possibility of an outbreak of the highly infectious polio virus in Gaza after traces were found in wastewater. Dr Ayadil Saparbekov, head of the WHO's team in the Palestinian territories, ...
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These Advanced Meditation Practices Unlock New Understandings of Consciousness A small blue sphere orbits a larger green sphere on a black background, with ". Anaissa Ruiz Tejada/Scientific American. Neuroscience.
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COVID-19 wastewater levels are 'very high' in California, CDC says As of July 18, the dashboard also shows very high levels for Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Minnesota, Florida, North Carolina, West Virginia, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maryland, Alaska and Hawaii.
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Can good sleep help prevent diabetes? A team led by investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital analyzed the sleep patterns of study participants over seven nights and then followed them for more than seven years. The researchers found those with the most irregular sleep patterns had a 34 ...
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3 rabid bats found in Boulder County; health officials urge residents to avoid contact with wild animals The announcement from the Boulder County Public Health did not state where exactly the bats were found, only saying they were submitted for rabies testing after being discovered by residents and tested positive for the highly fatal disease.
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New video test for Parkinson's uses AI to track how the disease is progressing A video-processing technique developed at the University of Florida that uses artificial intelligence will help neurologists better track the progression of Parkinson's disease in patients, ultimately enhancing their care and quality of life.
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Weight-loss drug approved for heart problems in UK Weight-loss treatment Wegovy has been approved by the UK's medicines regulator, for reducing the risk of serious heart problems in overweight and obese people. Wegovy contains the drug semaglutide, which is already prescribed on the NHS to help some ...
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Are microplastic particles taking a toll on your health? Researchers share steps to lower your risk Start with using glass, ceramics or paper plates in the microwave, not plastic containers. Look for plastics labeled "BPA free." And avoid plastics with recycle codes of 3 or 7; those are ...
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World Hepatitis Day: The Fight Continues Days of awareness for medical conditions and diseases help to remind the public about such health conditions and provide education. They are also an opportunity for patients, clinicians, and researchers to coalesce around specific diseases and conditions.
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Here are the early signs, symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and how to treat them I caught up with neurologist Dr. Thomas Hammond of the Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Baptist Health in Boca Raton via Zoom during his lunch hour. He's been closely studying the clinical trials on a new ...
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COVID-19 summer surge has arrived in the United States, levels of virus high in Florida "I'm not surprised by COVID anymore," said Dr. Timothy Hendrix with AdventHealth. The CDC reports an increase in COVID-19 test positivity, hospitalizations, emergency department visits and deaths.
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Vaccination rates in Ohio kindergarteners drop, sparking concern in health experts Ohio's youngest school children remain under-vaccinated in 2024, a trend whose persistence since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic both state and nationwide has health experts concerned. Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, director of the Ohio Department of Health, ...
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More GLP-1s prescribed for weight loss than diabetes in recent years In recent years, more prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs were written to treat obesity than Type 2 diabetes, adding to accessibility and shortage concerns, according to a study published July 23 in Annals of Internal Medicine.
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A simple tool may be able to predict your risk for both dementia and depression, study finds "The Brain Care Score is a simple tool designed to help anyone in the world answer the question, 'What can I do to take better care of my brain?'" said study author Dr. Jonathan Rosand, cofounder of the McCance Center for Brain Health at Massachusetts ...
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Listeria outbreak: Has the illness been reported in Ohio? Why cases could grow If you're a fan of deli meat, you might want to hold off on it for a while. Outbreaks of listeria, which can lead to listeriosis, have been reported in the U.S. Listeriosis is a serious infection caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes found in ...
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HIV prevention may only require two injections per year Zero: That's the number of new HIV infections among young women and adolescent girls who took a twice-yearly preventive medicine. Researchers tested a new formulation of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, in a clinical trial of HIV-negative cisgender ...
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Tacoma woman is cured of tuberculosis after legal and medical intervention A medical drama surrounding a Tacoma woman with tuberculosis has come to an end now that she is cured. The Tacoma woman was the third case in two decades in which a court order was issued because a person refused treatment. She also spent time in jail.
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Scientists monitor the Outaouais' bat population to fight back against white-nose syndrome Several research projects are tracking the region's bat population after it was reduced by the disease. Jodie Applewaithe · CBC News · Posted: Jul 24, 2024 1:00 AM PDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago. Bat with white-nose syndrome.
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Can this home test help prevent colon cancer deaths? A new study has investigated the effectiveness of a newer at-home test, the Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), in detecting colorectal cancer, a leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.. "The best test is the one that gets done and done well," said Dr.
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Scientists Discover Brain Circuits for Placebo Effect Pain Relief Led by Greg Scherrer, PharmD, PhD, and Chong Chen, MD, PhD, at the UNC School of Medicine, research published in Nature reveals a new pain control pathway from the cortex to the cerebellum crucial to placebo analgesia – when the expectation of pain ...
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Why women delay health screenings In the survey, 90% of respondents said they believe health screenings are important. At the same time, more than 40% said they have delayed recommended screenings, including for breast cancer, cervical cancer and colorectal cancer.
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Researchers identify a less-invasive approach to measure intracranial pressure in patients This research was published July 12 in the journal Computers in Biology and Medicine. ICP is a physiological variable that can increase abnormally when one has acute brain injury, stroke or obstruction to the flow of cerebrospinal ...
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COVID-19 cases increase in Quebec amid 'very, very contagious' variant WATCH: Quebec is seeing a slight increase in hospitalizations due to Covid-19, and many more positive tests. Experts forecast more is to come and are recommending fall booster vaccines, especially for vulnerable groups. But as Matilda Cerone reports, they ...
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How having friends can help in increasing one's life span The article highlighted the significance of friendships for a long and healthy life. Research by David Robson and WHO emphasized the health risks associated with loneliness and urged fostering social connections, particularly among the young, to combat ...
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Study validates Stockholm3 test for prostate cancer in ethnically mixed populations Studies in more than 90,000 men have shown that Stockholm3 produces significantly better results than the current PSA standard. The test improves prostate cancer diagnosis by reducing unnecessary MRI and biopsies and by identifying significant cancers in ...
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How does excessive heat affect the body? High humidity can make lower temperatures more dangerous." What parts of our body regulate temperature? Our bodies have several ways to cool down. The hypothalamus helps regulate your body ...
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How France is preparing for dengue ahead of 'super-spreader' Paris Olympics As Paris prepares for the 2024 Olympics, France's health authorities have intensified efforts to combat dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases. The initiative includes deploying mosquito traps and educating locals on preventive measures.
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HIV progress raises life expectancy in Africa - UN Anne-Claire Guichard, senior policy advisor at UNAIDS and one of the report's authors, says linked or integrated treatment of TB and HIV for people living with both diseases, prevented around 6.4 million deaths worldwide between 2010 and 2022.
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Time-Restricted Eating Combined with Exercise Effective in Managing Weight and Improving Metabolic Health Advances in Nutrition review notes that findings have "significant implications for healthcare practitioners and public health professionals." Time-restricted eating, a form of intermittent fasting, has emerged as a popular diet strategy in which ...
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Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is 'stunning' CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A study shows that a twice-yearly shot was 100% effective in preventing new HIV infections in women in Africa. The shot is already used in the U.S. and elsewhere as a treatment for the virus that causes AIDS, and drugmaker ...
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Early detection of miRNAs in maternal blood may offer the potential for predicting preeclampsia, study finds Date: July 22, 2024; Source: University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences; Summary: A new study finds that early detection of specific microRNAs (miRNAs) packaged in vesicles may offer the opportunity to predict preeclampsia in pregnant ...
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How bedtime screen use affects sleep in early adolescents How does screentime affect sleep? Research shows that screen use, which includes television, computers, and mobile phones, increases during early adolescence between the ages of 10 and 15 years and has been associated ...
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Mental Health Minute: Heat and mental health TWIN FALLS, Idaho ( ...
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BD BACTEC Blood Culture Bottle Shortage - Hosted in partnership with ASM, SHEA and PIDS To Download a copy of the presentation click here. Moderator: Dana S. Wollins, DrPH, MGC Senior Vice President, Strategy IDSA. Topics. i. BP Update Chris Beddard VP, Microbiology, BD Life Sciences VP, Global Platform Leader, Microbiology
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10 Ozempic Alternatives for Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Loss, According to Endocrinologists While glucagon helps prevent blood sugar from dropping too low, insulin helps blood sugar levels from rising too high. This injectable medication targets the same receptors as Ozempic (GLP-1 receptors) but also targets ...
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You Just Got COVID: Now What? With COVID-19 cases on the rise this summer, doctors weigh in on the latest symptoms, isolation guidelines, and treatments.
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Malaria vaccine roll-out in Ivory Coast aims to save thousands of young lives A new vaccine to protect against malaria could save hundreds of thousands of lives, a team at Oxford University in the UK says. Malaria is a disease spread by a certain type of mosquito, and it's more common in parts of the world with hotter and more ...
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Vulnerable Quebecers told to get COVID-19 vaccine this fall A close up of a needle extracting vaccine from a vial. The immunization committee is recommending the province wait for a vaccine that is adapted to the strains in circulation, which should be ready in ...
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Vaccines reduce the risk of long COVID COVID-19 vaccines protect against infection and severe illness, but their effect on long COVID is less clear. This study assessed whether COVID vaccines protect against long COVID. What's new? The researchers ...
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HIV drug could be made for just $40 a year for every patient Dr Andrew Hill, of Liverpool University, who led the research, said: "You've got an injection somebody could have every six months and not get HIV. That's as close as we've ever been to an HIV vaccine.".
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13 dengue deaths in first half of 2024, more than double last year's total Total dengue infections in Singapore by year · were 4,090 dengue cases in the second quarter of this year, a 20.8 per cent decrease from the preceding three months. · Results of positive dengue samples tested between April and June showed that dengue virus ...
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Can Pimple Patches Really Help Treat Mosquito Bites? After a sneaky mosquito feeds on your arm, leg, neck…wherever, your immune system releases histamines in response to the little pest's saliva, Dr. Fahs tells SELF. This triggers inflammation and causes those puffy, itchy bumps we all loathe—which is where ...
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What is the optimal amount of exercise and how much is too much? Firstly, these studies show a dose-related effect of exercise, with the health benefits kicking in at even low levels of activity. For instance, a 2022 study that followed more than 400,000 US adults over ...
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