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Millennials and Gen Xers face higher risk of 17 cancers than previous generations, study suggests A new study suggests that cancer incidence rates are rising among younger generations in 17 of 34 cancer types, including colon, breast, pancreatic and gastric cancers. SrdjanPav/E+/Getty Images.
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Bird flu cases among farm workers may be going undetected, a study suggests A new study lends weight to fears that more livestock workers have gotten the bird flu than has been reported. "I am very confident there are more people being infected than we know about," said Gregory Gray, the infectious disease researcher at the ...
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Gen X and millennials at higher cancer risk than older generations In a new study published Wednesday in the Lancet Public Health journal, researchers from the American Cancer Society reported that cancer rates for 17 of the 34 most common cancers are increasing in progressively younger generations. The findings included:.
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How to Optimize Your Workout to Boost Your Mood We've all encountered that person who comes back from the gym or a run seemingly high on life. In fact, scientists say that even a single bout of exercise can alter your neurochemistry in ways that create feelings of hope, calm, connection and a ...
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Almost 50% of Global Dementia Cases May Be Preventable PHILADELPHIA – Nearly half of dementia cases worldwide could theoretically be prevented or delayed by eliminating 14 modifiable risk factors during an individual's lifetime, a report from the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, ...
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Tackling 14 risk factors for dementia may prevent or delay nearly half of cases, report finds Those existing risk factors are less education, head injury, physical inactivity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, hearing loss, depression, air pollution and infrequent social contact. The ...
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Incidence of 17 cancers on the rise in younger generations, major new study says The test detects cancer by identifying DNA shed by tumors in blood samples. Gen X and Millennials in the U.S. are at ...
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Controversial New Guidelines Would Diagnose Alzheimer's Before Symptoms Appear Diagnosis of Alzheimer's, according to expert recommendations, can proceed by detecting the disease's underlying biology, even before the onset of cognitive decline. By Laura Hercher. 470895059_WEB.jpg. David Jakle/Getty Images.
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More Evidence Links Ultraprocessed Foods to Dementia Recent research, including a new study on processed meat, has suggested these foods can affect brain health. Experts are trying to understand why.
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Mpox outbreaks declared in Kenya and Central African Republic. The race is on to contain the spread Kenya and the Central African Republic have declared new outbreaks of mpox as Africa's health officials are racing to contain the spread of the disease in a region lacking vaccines. ByCHINEDU ASADU Associated Press. July 31, 2024, 2:29 PM.
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Traveler infected with measles flew into LAX, visited Orange County A traveler infected with measles flew from London to Los Angeles International Airport before traveling to Orange County this month, potentially exposing the public to the highly infectious disease, health officials said Wednesday.
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Risk of heart attack, stroke drops after COVID vaccination, data show Patients had 5,655 arterial and 21,230 venous thrombotic events during the study period. Other less frequent cardiac events included 1,885 cases of thrombocytopenia, 590 of myocarditis, and 455 of pericarditis. Adjusted hazard ratios (aHRs) ...
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LA warns of measles case in traveler who visited LAX A case of measles has been confirmed in a non-Los Angeles County resident who traveled to LAX while infectious last Friday, the county's Department of Public Health said Wednesday. The person arrived on Norse Atlantic Airways flight Z0711 at Tom ...
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Is Your Sedentary Lifestyle Killing You? New Study Says Yes A less favorable balance between physical activity (PA) and sitting time (ST) is associated with a higher risk for all-cause mortality. METHODOLOGY: Researchers evaluated the association between PA and ST with the risk for mortality in 5836 middle-aged ...
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Shingles Vaccine May Reduce the Onset of Dementia, Study Finds The zoster vaccine recombinant (Shingrix; GlaxoSmithKline) for shingles may prevent the onset of dementia, according to findings published in Nature Medicine by researchers from the University of Oxford. In a study of over 200,000 people, ...
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Breakthrough in anti-aging: Rapamycin shows potential to extend lifespan and improve health, expert says The immunosuppressant rapamycin is being studied for its anti-aging benefits Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University. People looking to slow or reverse the symptoms of aging can find remedies ranging from restricted diets and ice baths to an ...
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'The virus wants to live': Why COVID spike isn't expected to ease anytime soon There are quite a few FLiRT variants, which are descendants of last winter's dominant strain, JN.1. Toward the end of spring, around Memorial Day weekend, that moniker largely applied to just a trio of distinct strains — officially designated KP.1.1, KP.2 ...
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North Texas teen undergoes brain surgery after sinus infection spread to his brain DALLAS — A North Texas mom is thankful her son is alive after a sinus infection landed her son in the hospital for multiple brain surgeries. Kendra Smith said she took her 13-year-old son, Christopher Bryant to an area emergency room for what they ...
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Two new dementia risks identified by major report Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol are two new ways to lower the risk of dementia developing, a major report suggests. Scientists have now identified 14 health issues which, if reduced or eliminated, could theoretically prevent nearly half ...
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Virus that causes COVID widespread in wildlife, Virginia Tech researchers say Researcher Carla Finkielstein, who is also director of the Virginia Tech Molecular Diagnostics Lab, said tracking the spread of the virus is important. "The more we get vaccinated and protected, the higher the chances ...
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Cases of potentially deadly Valley fever emerge after California music festival CDPH said it has identified five patients with Valley fever who were at the "Lightning in a Bottle" music festival at Buena Vista Lake in Kern County, California. The event took place May 22-27.
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Australian researchers are feeding peanut powder to babies with allergies. Why? It can create anxiety for the child and caregivers, as the risk of a life-threatening allergic reaction (known as anaphylaxis) makes it critical to avoid the allergen or ensure quick treatment.
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Measles infection traced to LAX, OC A case of measles has been traced to LAX, and officials are investigating possible exposures in Southern California. A person with measles traveled on Norse Atlantic Airways flight Z0711 to the Tom Bradley International Terminal at about 2:15 p.m. July ...
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Eating a Healthy Diet with Less Sugar May Slow Signs of Biological Aging Researchers observed how diet and sugar affected the epigenetic age of Black and white women in midlife. Epigenetic age is not the same as chronological age and is indicative of how behavioral and environmental factors affect "wear ...
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Melbourne's 'explosive' legionnaires' disease outbreak surges to 60 confirmed cases At least 60 people in Melbourne now have legionnaires' disease, with a further 10 suspected cases being examined, Victoria's health department has confirmed. Dr David Lister, the state's acting chief health officer, on Thursday issued an alert that ...
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Long Covid health issues persist in those hospitalised early in pandemic, study finds Substantial proportion have cognitive and mental health problems years after infection, with some symptoms worsening. Ian Sample Science editor. Wed 31 Jul 2024 18.30 EDT. Share. Health problems and brain fog can persist for years in people ...
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AI-enhanced EEG analysis paves way for early dementia detection Mayo Clinic scientists are using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to analyze electroencephalogram (EEG) tests more quickly and precisely, enabling neurologists to find early signs of dementia among data that typically go unexamined.
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Nutrition and exercise as good as therapy for mild and moderate depression, study says The other group received cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), considered the gold standard in mental health care, delivered by two psychologists. The therapy included methods to manage unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and participants were also given ...
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Mich. health department reports state's first West Nile Virus case of the year The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said the person, who lives in Livingston County, most likely contracted the virus while traveling in Nevada. "This patient spent most of the entire time it would ...
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Tourist tests positive for measles after flying through LAX, visiting Orange County In a statement, health officials said the non-LA County resident was at LAX on July 26 and arrived on Norse Atlantic Airways flight Z0711 at the Tom Bradley International Terminal, B, Gate 202. The person then went on to Orange County.
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Is Your Child Drinking Enough Water? Ah, glorious summertime. School is out, the days are longer, and your kids are probably busy swimming, hitting the playground, or playing sports with friends. However, with temperatures climbing, it's important to ensure our kids are drinking enough ...
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Commonly used anesthetic drug can restore the function of ion channel linked to epilepsy Epilepsy caused by mutations in the HCN1 ion channel is often difficult to treat with currently available medications. Since propofol reduces HCN1 activity, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Linköping University sought to understand in detail how ...
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Cases of potentially deadly Valley fever emerge after California music festival Five patients with Valley fever were at the "Lightning in a Bottle" music festival at Buena Vista Lake in Kern County, California. Prev Next. Hospital, doctor's office. By: Elina Tarkazikis. Posted 10:29 AM, Jul 31, 2024. and last updated 7:01 PM, ...
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Lung Cancer Experts Answer Your Top Questions "I hope," said thoracic surgeon Loretta Erhunmwunsee, M.D., associate professor in the Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, "that in my lifetime we move away from calling lung cancer just a smoker's disease. It's a people-with-lungs disease ...
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Midsummer COVID surge reaches 'very high' viral activity in Mass., CDC reports | Published: Jul. 31, 2024, 4:49 p.m.. Covid tests. COVID-19 antigen home tests indicating ...
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First targeted treatment made available for hundreds of blood cancer patients on the NHS Patients in England with a form of blood cancer known as marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) can now be offered an additional treatment option which could halt the progression of their cancer and provide an alternative to further rounds of chemotherapy.
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What shapes a virus's pandemic potential? SARS-CoV-2 relatives yield clues Date: July 30, 2024; Source: Yale University; Summary: Two of the closest known relatives to SARS-CoV-2 -- a pair of bat coronaviruses discovered by researchers in Laos -- may transmit poorly in people despite being genetically similar to the ...
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Valley fever: All about the viral infection spread at California music fest The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a warning that Valley fever cases are connected to the Lightning in a Bottle festival at Buena Vista Lake, California from May 21 to 25. Advertisement. California music fest.
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Peer influence can promote healthier shopping habits, study reveals To determine if adding behavioural nudges and financial incentives could improve diet quality, researchers from Duke-NUS' Health Services and Systems Research Programme conducted a randomised trial using an experimental online grocery store called NUSMart.
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Vegan diet may slow aging The current single-site, randomized, and parallel-group dietary intervention trial compared the effects of healthy vegan and omnivorous diets by analyzing blood DNA methylation patterns, age-related risk factors, and health biomarkers in healthy twins.
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Next-Generation PrEP Now, lenacapavir, an antiretroviral administered twice a year by injection, may have the potential to revolutionize HIV prevention among populations vulnerable to HIV infection, including cisgender women. The need is urgent. Around the ...
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Around the nation: CDC warns health facilities of blood vial shortage CDC has warned health facilities about a shortage of blood culture vials, which could potentially lead to delayed diagnoses or misdiagnoses among patients, in today's bite-sized hospital and health industry news from Georgia and New York. 4 min read.
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New study highlights scale and impact of Long COVID The condition can affect and damage many organ systems, leading to severe and long-term impaired function and a broad range of symptoms, including fatigue, cognitive impairment (often referred to as 'brain fog'), breathlessness and pain.
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The issue: can an online intervention help children with anxiety problems? This study included children with anxiety problems. Researchers compared online therapy led by parents, supported by therapists, with standard care. Standard care was usually CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) delivered by a therapist. The study found ...
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Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis confirmed in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, Ark. ( ...
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Long-term cognitive and psychiatric effects of COVID-19 revealed in new study Many people who were hospitalised with COVID-19 continue to have cognitive and psychiatric problems even two to three years post-infection, according to a new study published in Lancet Psychiatry. Conducted by a group of researchers across the UK led ...
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Hepatitis B and C: Understanding these silent epidemics Both viruses are significant health concerns in India, with millions affected. Efforts focus on increasing vaccination for HBV, promoting awareness, and improving access to screening and treatment to manage these infections effectively.
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Honolulu Hale lights up in green to observe World Hepatitis Day HONOLULU — Honolulu Hale will be lit in green from sundown, July 30 through sunrise July 31 in commemoration of World Hepatitis Day as directed by Mayor Rick Blangiardi. Observed around the world, World Hepatitis Day is July 28.
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A New Use for Propofol in Treating Epilepsy? Aberrant signaling between neurons can result in epileptic seizures, which are characterized by bursts of high activity and can be detected by an electroencephalogram or EEG. Propofol may be able to restore normal EEG activity, mediated through ...
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Early signs of Lyme disease Fever; Headache; Joint pain or swelling; Muscle aches; Rash, usually circular, resembling a bullseye; Swollen lymph nodes. These symptoms tend to develop between 3 and 30 days after a tick bite ...
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