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	health Daily update ⋅ July 6, 2024
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	Today.com The LB.1 COVID variant is on the rise in the US. These are its most common symptoms Today.com LB.1 is the latest COVID-19 subvariant to make headlines as it circulates in the United States. The highly contagious strain, which emerged shortly after the "FLiRT" variants, including KP.3 and KP.2, is causing an increasing proportion of infections. Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com 4th person catches bird flu from cows, this time in Colorado Livescience.com In the recent Colorado case, the individual was being monitored because they'd been exposed to H5N1-infected cattle at work. Clinical samples from the person were sent to the CDC, who confirmed an infection with an influenza A(H5) virus. Flag as irrelevant
	InsideHook Study reveals brain fluid dynamics as key to migraine mysteries, new therapies EurekAlert These symptoms typically appear five to 60 minutes prior to the headache. The cause of the aura is a phenomenon called cortical spreading depression, a temporary depolarization of neurons and other cells caused by diffusion of glutamate ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Reduce Risk of These 10 Cancers Healthline New research finds that people with type 2 diabetes, who take semaglutide, may be less likely to develop certain forms of cancer. The researchers studied 13 cancers linked to obesity. They found that people on semaglutide had a decreased risk of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Health officials probe measles cases in Seattle, Ohio CIDRAP The public health department for Seattle and King County this week said it is investigating a measles case involving an adult who had recently traveled internationally and warned of possible exposures at multiple area locations that the patient visited ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Chad eliminates tropical disease targeted by WHO program The Washington Post Chad has eliminated human African trypanosomiasis, a fly-borne tropical disease also known as sleeping sickness, the World Health Organization recently announced. The elimination marks a milestone for the agency's program targeting what it calls ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Popular Diabetes Drug Class Lowered Risk of 10 Obesity-Associated Cancers MedPage Today — For people with diabetes, cancer risks were reduced with GLP-1s versus insulin · Gallbladder cancer: HR 0.35 (95% CI 0.15-0.83) · Meningioma: HR 0.37 (95% CI 0.18-0.74) · Pancreatic cancer: HR 0.41 (95% CI 0.33-0.50) · Hepatocellular carcinoma: HR 0.47 (95% ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Weight-Loss Drugs Linked With Lower Risk of Obesity-Related Cancers Bloomberg Blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs may lower patients' risk of developing some common types of cancer that are closely linked to obesity, new evidence suggests. Patients with Type 2 diabetes who were prescribed drugs known as glucagon-like ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times V. Craig Jordan, Who Discovered a Key Breast Cancer Drug, Dies at 76 The New York Times V. Craig Jordan, a pharmacologist whose discovery that a failed contraceptive, tamoxifen, could block the growth of breast cancer cells opened up a whole new class of drugs and helped save the lives of millions of women, died on June 9 at his home in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ActionNewsJax.com Florida emergency rooms see surge in COVID-19 cases, nearing last winter's peaks ActionNewsJax.com JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Rates of COVID-19 have surged in Florida's emergency rooms in recent weeks, approaching peaks not seen since the height of last winter's outbreak, according to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Smoking is a key lifestyle factor linked to cognitive decline among older adults Medical Xpress Smoking may be among the most important lifestyle factors affecting how quickly our cognitive skills decline as we age, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers. The study, published in Nature Communications, analyzed data from 32,000 adults aged 50 ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Popular weight-loss and diabetes medications linked to lower risk of some cancers, study finds CNN GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy may help lower the risk of certain cancers, a new study suggests. People who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of getting 13 types of cancer, and the risk increases the longer a person is overweight ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCPO Young child in Butler County tests positive for measles, health officials say WCPO According to a release from the Butler Country General Health District (BCGHD), the infant acquired measles through international travel and returned to the United States through a Chicago-area airport and then to Ohio via car. Flag as irrelevant
	WXIX Tri-State 1-year-old has confirmed case of measles WXIX "Public Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News First case of tularemia found in Wheat Ridge resident, Jefferson County health officials say Denver 7 Colorado News Also known as "rabbit fever," the bacterial disease causes fever, skin ulcers and swollen, painful lymph glands. Prev Next. Watch the latest Denver 7+ Colorado News headlines any time. white rabbit.jpeg. By: Óscar Contreras. Posted at 4:21 PM, Jul 05, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ACIP Releases Updated RSV Recommendations Pharmacy Times The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has voted in favor of recommending routine use of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines in all adults aged 75 years and older. Additionally, the committee also recommended that adults ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Montana Sunscreen tips to keep your skin safe this summer NBC Montana Other steps you can take to stay safe in the sunshine include wearing sunglasses, wearing UVB protective clothing, and wearing lip balm with SPF. Comment bubble. BE THE FIRST TO COMMENT. Flag as irrelevant
	UT Southwestern Take summer heat health risks seriously, UTSW experts caution UT Southwestern DALLAS – July 05, 2024 – The scorching heat can be inescapable this time of year, and as temperatures hover around triple digits, experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center caution that uncomfortable weather can escalate to dangerous health conditions. Flag as irrelevant
	WLWT Cincinnati Positive measles case confirmed in Butler County infant WLWT Cincinnati According to BCGHD, "Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that is spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough and rash. There is no specific treatment for measles.". Flag as irrelevant
	Pensacola News Journal Latest COVID variant is picking up steam during summer wave. Here's what to know Pensacola News Journal The annual COVID-19 summer wave started picking up in June, with the total number of cases in Florida jumping 158.4% from May to June. Fueling the surge is the rise of a new variant called LB.1, which could soon become the most prevalent variant as it ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times What Gen Z gets wrong about sunscreen The Seattle Times In another poll, published this month by Orlando Health Cancer Institute, 14% of adults younger than 35 believed the myth that wearing sunscreen every day is more harmful than direct sun exposure. While the surveys are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pensacola News Journal COVID-19 cases in Escambia, Santa Rosa counties dip slightly from last week Pensacola News Journal According to the latest numbers from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), Florida has seen a large jump in COVID-19 cases from May to June and health officials fear the July 4 holiday may produce yet another spike. Flag as irrelevant
	News 12 Connecticut Connecticut experiences early start to West Nile virus season News 12 Connecticut The Connecticut Department of Public Health says its already found mosquitos testing positive for West Nile Virus in Darien, Norwalk and Stamford. While health experts say the area sees positive tests every summer, Darien didn't get its first until the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Plague is among the deadliest bacterial infections in human history. Cases still happen today CTV News While extremely rare, the disease is still around today, with a man in New Mexico dying of plague in March after being hospitalized for the disease and a person in Oregon being diagnosed with bubonic plague in February after likely being infected by their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Mortality for Cancer Survivors, Study Finds Technology Networks Researchers have found that adhering to the Mediterranean diet – known for being rich in vegetables and whole grains and low in sugar and salt – can reduce the risk of mortality for cancer survivors. The study is published in JACC CardioOncology. Flag as irrelevant
	Vision Monday Dry Eye Disease Awareness Month Calls Attention to Common Eye Ailment Vision Monday Symptoms of dry eye disease can include a stinging or burning feeling in the eyes, red eyes, sensitivity to light, blurry vision and itchiness. A broad range of treatment options are available, ranging from over-the-counter eye drops and nutritional ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Four Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus suffolkcountyny.gov Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott announced today that four mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus. The samples, all Culex pipiens-restuans, were collected on June 26 from West Babylon (1), Smithtown (1), ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Scientists map all the possible outcomes of changes to key tumor-suppressing gene News-Medical.net In research published today in Nature Genetics, researchers at the Crick used a new method called saturation genome editing1 to track the function of over 2,000 different VHL variants in human cells over time. Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Brain Fluid Dynamics Underpin Painful Migraine Headaches Technology Networks Read time: 3 minutes. More than 800,000 Danes suffer from migraines – a condition characterised by severe headache in one side of the head. In around a fourth of all migraine patients, headache attacks are preceded by aura – symptoms from the brain ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times 'You're Better Off' Without Multivitamins www.webmd.com But Barnard can understand the reasoning behind multivitamins. "The idea looks sound: 'You need certain vitamins and minerals, so let's throw them all in a pill, and you're sure ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ruetir Covid-19: Are we seeing a summer wave? www.bmj.com What's happening in the US and Europe? Covid cases have also risen in other parts of Europe. At the end of June the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported "evidence of increased SARS ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.nebraskamed.com What are perimenopause symptoms, and when can they start? www.nebraskamed.com Perimenopause is a period of transition that varies widely from woman to woman. The premenopausal stage typically starts around age 45 with irregularities in your menstrual cycle. Periods become longer or heavier, and there may be spotting between ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.nature.com What causes migraines? Study of 'brain blackout' offers clues www.nature.com For a billion people worldwide, the symptoms can be debilitating: throbbing head pain, nausea, blurred vision and fatigue that can last for days. But how brain activity triggers these severest of headaches — migraines — has long puzzled scientists. Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta News First New study finds bacteria in some tattoo and permanent makeup ink products Atlanta News First Of the 49 tattoo ink ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Q and A: Why this microbiologist is warning people not to ingest some food dyes CBC.ca New research from molecular biologist and University of Guelph professor Emma Allen-Vercoe, shows that when microbes in our gut try to break down a particular group of these food dyes, toxic and acidic compounds form. Flag as irrelevant
	KCRA Sacramento New clinical trial studies nasal COVID-19 vaccine KCRA Sacramento The candidate vaccine aims to provide enhanced protection against variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. One goal of the trial is to evaluate the vaccine's ability to produce local immunity ... Flag as irrelevant
	WXLV Don't leave medicine in a hot car, doctors warn. What the Texas heat could do to it Fort Worth Star-Telegram "Medications can be altered by extreme heat and even moisture, causing them to become less potent before their expiration dates," said Dr. Hani Jneid, assistant professor of medicine at BCM. Aspirin, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Austin American-Statesman A bite from a lone star tick could give you a meat allergy. Here's what to watch for Austin American-Statesman According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the lone star tick is widely distributed in the eastern, southeastern, and south-central United States. It's an aggressive insect that will bite humans and transmit disease. Flag as irrelevant
	Wallace's Farmer Give yourself a digital detox Wallace's Farmer "Why do I have 34,000 photos?" I ask myself as I try to find a specific field photo from last summer. Sure, I take a lot of photos that you see in the pages of Dakota Farmer, but there are numerous "trash" photos or random screenshots on my phone I ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health Matters Sunscreen Myths and Summer Skincare Advice with Dr. Shari Lipner Health Matters Is sunscreen dangerous? With summer in full swing, we're revisiting an important episode on some of the most common myths about the sun and sunscreen. Dr. Shari Lipner, a dermatologist at NewYork Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine discusses why ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deccan Herald Arsenic, lead, other toxic metals 'common' in tampons, poses health risks Deccan Herald After examining 30 tampons from 14 brands, researchers at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health have detected toxic materials like lead, arsenic, and cadmium in both organic and nonorganic tampons. ADVERTISEMENT. The researchers said that they have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Investors Chronicle RSV jab restrictions heap more uncertainty on GSK Investors Chronicle It has been a turbulent few months for GSK (GSK) and its investors. The group hiked earnings guidance in May after a strong first quarter, only to see its shares tumble a few weeks later following an inauspicious ruling in the litigation cases relating ... Flag as irrelevant

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