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Rabies Is Spreading in South African Seals, Scientists Say A view looking down on a brown dead seal on some rocks, as a researcher. A dead seal in Elands Bay, South Africa, in 2021. According to Sea Search Research and Conservation ...
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The Global HIV/AIDS Epidemic Key Facts · HIV, the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), is one of the world's most serious health and development challenges. · Many people living with HIV or at risk for HIV infection do not have access to prevention, treatment, ...
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Breast Cancer Survival Not Boosted by Double Mastectomy, Study Says For the more than 310,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer every year, no matter how well the treatment goes, there is always a lingering fear. Could the disease come back, even years later? And what if it comes back in the other breast?
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Listeria outbreak linked to sliced meats causes hospitalizations in Maryland Something else to note: there's no evidence people are getting sick from pre-packaged meat. Doctors say listeria is a foodborne bacterial illness that can be especially dangerous for pregnant women, those over the age ...
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Newer Shingles Vaccine Linked to Delayed Dementia Diagnosis Receipt of a newer recombinant version of a shingles vaccine is associated with a significant delay in dementia diagnosis in older adults, a new study suggests. The study builds on previous observations of a reduction in dementia risk with the older ...
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Measles confirmed in 3 unvaccinated Twin Cities children, health department says MINNEAPOLIS — Three children in the Twin Cities were confirmed to have measles this week, and two of them required hospitalization, health officials said. The cases occurred in Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey counties, the Minnesota Department of Health ...
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Mental Health and Diabetic Complications: A Two-Way Link METHODOLOGY: Understanding the relative timing and association between chronic diabetic complications and mental health disorders may aid in improving diabetes screening and care. Researchers used a US national healthcare claims database (data obtained ...
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Colorado reports 2 more avian flu infections in poultry cullers The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) today reported two more human avian flu infections connected to H5N1 outbreaks at poultry farms, both of whom are part of the response to an event at a second large layer farm.
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Everything you need to know about the bird flu outbreak in Colorado Avian influenza, also called H5 bird flu or H5N1, is a highly pathogenic avian influenza. It's widespread in wild birds around the globe. It's responsible for outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows in Colorado and the U.S., with double digit recent human ...
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Pesticides as big a cancer risk as smoking, study finds Pesticides may cause cancer on a level equivalent to smoking cigarettes, a new study has found. The widespread use of pesticides may lead to hundreds of thousands of additional cancer cases in major corn-producing states like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, ...
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Union County high school student tests positive for tuberculosis. At least 270 exposed It's not clear where or how the person was exposed or how they exposed others. The health department sent letters to all of the parents of students who may have been exposed, advising them to have their children tested in order to detect the disease early ...
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WHO sends over 1 mln polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children GENEVA, July 26 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization is sending more than one million polio vaccines to Gaza to be administered over the coming weeks to prevent children being infected after the virus was detected in sewage samples, its chief said ...
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Low Alcohol Use Offers No Clear Health Benefits July 25, 2024 – Do people who drink alcohol in moderation have a greater risk of early death than people who abstain? For years, a drink or two a day appeared to be linked to health benefits. But recently, scientists pointed out flaws in some of the ...
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Does your body composition affect your risk of dementia or Parkinson's? MINNEAPOLIS – People with high levels of body fat stored in their belly or arms may be more likely to develop diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's than people with low levels of fat in these areas, according to a study published in the July 24, ...
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One type of fiber found in oats may induce more weight loss, study finds "A high fiber diet has a number of benefits: lower cholesterol and blood glucose; maintain regular bowel movements and overall bowel health; reduce the incidence of diverticulitis and other bowel conditions, to name a few.".
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'I will try anything': Jupiter woman one of first to receive new Alzheimer's treatment 'I saw what happened to my mom and I realized I was starting the same symptoms and that scared me,' Chantal Desgroseillers says. Prev Next. A new drug to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease is bringing renewed hope to patients battling the ...
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Bird Flu Infects Three More Colorado Poultry Farm Workers The three new cases involved poultry farm workers who were killing infected chickens at a Weld County egg farm, the health department said. The bird flu outbreak has infected poultry in nearly every U.S. state ...
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Jupiter woman one of the first to receive newly approved Alzheimer's drug JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — On Thursday, a Jupiter grandmother became one of the first people to receive a newly approved drug meant to help treat Alzheimer's. 79-year-old Chantal Desgroseillers came into Comprehensive Neurology of the Palm Beaches in ...
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Nasal spray clears proteins linked to Alzheimer's – new study Scientists in America have developed a nasal spray that can remove proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease – at least, in mice. There are two proteins implicated in Alzheimer's: amyloid and tau. Most of the drugs – included those ...
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Highly-effective HIV drug could cost patients $40 a year New research suggests a new "vaccine-like" treatment could cost patients with HIV $40 a year. That's far less than what is typically spent today. Early trials of lenacapavir, an antiretroviral drug, demonstrated "100% efficacy" as a preventive ...
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Minnesota health officials warn of 3 measles cases in Twin Cities metro HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) flagged three measles cases in Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey counties on Thursday, highlighting the importance of vaccines. Measles has been on the rise in Minnesota in 2024, ...
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Whooping cough cases on the rise: What to know, how to protect your family Cases of whooping cough are on the rise in the United States, returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reports, as of June 1, reported cases are twice as high as they were last year.
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New study debunks the health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption Over the years, many studies have suggested that moderate drinkers enjoy longer lives with lower risks of heart disease and other chronic ills than abstainers do. That spurred the widespread belief that alcohol, in moderation, can be a health tonic.
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Children in Gaza are now at risk of polio as well as bombs – we need a ceasefire now We are sending 1m polio vaccines to Gaza but many people will die from preventable health threats unless we can quickly scale up aid delivery, says the WHO director general. Supported by. theguardian.org · About this content. Fri 26 Jul 2024 03.00 EDT.
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Tuberculosis identified in Union County student: What to know Tuberculosis is a ...
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Doctor behind trial of HIV prevention drug recounts breakthrough moment The problem of how to prevent HIV infection, particularly in teenage girls and young women, had seemed "intractable", Bekker said. But lenacapavir had offered thousands of women aged 16 to 25 in South Africa and Uganda 100% protection.
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New brain atlas reveals hidden cell vulnerabilities in Alzheimer's Tangles are observed serially in the entorhinal cortex (EC), hippocampus (HC), thalamus, and neocortex, a sequence consistent with cognitive decline. Understanding the affected regions' cellular architecture could help reveal ...
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World Hepatitis Day 2024: Everything to know about this infectious disease World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28 each year to raise awareness of viral hepatitis and its impact on global health. The primary objective is to support those affected by hepatitis and promote hepatitis prevention, testing, and treatment. Hepatitis ...
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Cost of England's four biggest killer diseases could hit £86bn by 2050 The ageing population means the annual cost of cancer, heart disease, dementia and stroke combined will go from the £51.9bn recorded in 2018 to £85.6bn in 2050 – a rise of 61%.
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What to Know About Long COVID For people with symptoms like hives or swelling, antihistamines can be helpful. People who have brain fog may benefit from speech therapy. Physical therapy can help with tremors. Other medications can help regulate heart rate and blood pressure, Brown adds ...
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Seven Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy During Back-to-School Season Keeping your family healthy should be high on your back-to-school to-do list. Atrium Health experts share tips regarding hygiene, vaccinations, diet and disinfection to prepare your family for a healthy, successful school year. Buying school supplies.
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No, drinking in moderation does not lengthen your life (even if some studies say so) One of them is the impact of alcohol consumption on health: there is no debate about the harmful effects of its abuse, which causes 2.6 million deaths a year in the world and triggers 200 diseases, from cancer to cirrhosis. But there is a slight dilemma ...
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NS pharmacists approve HIV-prevention medication, but cost can still be a barrier Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been approved for use for eight years in Canada. The Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists approved assessing and prescribing PrEP as of July 1, according to the Department of Health.
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Payment rate, CPT code established for Unfold AI in prostate cancer The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have established a national payment rate for Unfold AI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered mapping technology for use in the diagnosis of prostate cancer, according to a news release from Avenda ...
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Study finds nearly one in five physicians reported PTSD during pandemic The study by Ottawa researchers spanned nearly three years of the pandemic and not just its early months. Get the latest from Elizabeth Payne straight to your inbox. Sign Up.
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Cancer Risk From Exposure to Pesticides May Be Comparable to Risk From Smoking, Study Finds In modern agriculture practices, pesticides are essential to ensure high enough crop yields and food security. However, the chemicals may adversely affect plant and animal life as well as the individuals exposed to them. " ...
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Health officials confirm three measles cases in metro area The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed three measles cases in unvaccinated children this week in Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey counties. Based on current information, these cases are not directly linked to each other and have not traveled, ...
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Written Statement: World Hepatitis Day 2024 Hepatitis B and C are viruses in the blood, which can be transmitted between people and, for some people, can cause serious liver damage and lead to complete liver failure. Unfortunately, we still see deaths in Wales each year due to these viruses, ...
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Blood proteins predict the risk of developing more than 60 diseases Summary: The researchers report the ability of protein 'signatures' to predict the onset of 67 diseases including multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, motor neurone disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
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Far More HIV-Positive Patients Are Now Receiving Treatment The effectiveness of these treatments allows patients with an undetectable viral load not to transmit the virus and there is now also a treatment (pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP) that prevents HIV-negative people from becoming infected with the AIDS ...
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Doctors trying to learn more about long COVID "We definitely do see a good number of people who have chronic issues who get even worse with long COVID," said Dr. Jennifer Abeles, assistant clinical professor and co-director at the Long COVID Recovery Center at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School ...
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Scientists find 'gene misbehavior' is surprisingly widespread in healthy people The team also identified several mechanisms behind these gene activity errors. This may help inform precision medicine approaches and enable the development of targeted therapies to correct expression. Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the ...
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Prepare your Clinics and Patients for Fall and Winter Respiratory Virus Season Learn more about best practices and current recommendations for physicians to protect their patients, families, colleagues and themselves from influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Register. Register.
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Personalised cancer vaccines to be produced at new mRNA lab A new facility at The University of Queensland is set to provide Australian researchers with cancer vaccines tailored to individual patients. The lab at UQ's Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) will bring together the ...
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Mpox is on the rise in Australia, prompting calls to limit intimate partners and keep contact tracing details Australia is experiencing a resurgence of mpox, with infections this year surpassing the 2022 outbreak. So far, 152 cases have been recorded across the country, prompting alerts from state health departments. Victoria is ...
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Using mRNA technology to prevent cancer and treat disease The Albanese Government is awarding more than $19 million to six research projects that use mRNA – the medical technology that underpins the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines – to find vaccines to prevent cancer and urinary tract infections.
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IARC marks World Hepatitis Day 2024 Infections with hepatitis viruses also cause some cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, some cancers of the bile duct, and other liver diseases. Among the hepatitis viruses, those of most concern are hepatitis B virus ...
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Summer COVID-19 surge being dominated by two new variants still appears to be the dominant variant, according to data sets. However, the agency said variant KP.3.1.1 is now also making up a significant portion of other new infections.
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CDC officials warning about rising dengue fever cases in Georgia The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are reporting a growing number of cases of dengue fever infections in Georgia. The agency says the disease is the most common mosquito-borne infection worldwide.
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Treating Anxiety Could Reduce Dementia Risk Chronic and new onset anxiety associated with increased dementia risk in new Australian study. News. Published: July 25, 2024. |. Molly Coddington.
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