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Study Pinpoints Oral Antibiotics Associated With Serious Skin Reactions Potentially life-threatening cutaneous adverse drug reactions (cADRs) are associated with commonly prescribed oral antibiotics, according to a large, population-based, nested case-control study of older adults, spanning two decades.
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Before a bird flu pandemic, feds prep millions of vaccines. Just in case. In this sprawling factory, sheltered by thick pine groves, workers at CSL Seqirus are bottling millions of doses of a new vaccine targeting the H5N1 bird flu virus. The virus, which first emerged in wild ...
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Scientific Headline: Cannabis Overuse Linked to Increased Risk for Head and Neck Cancer Cannabis-related disorders are associated with a more than a threefold increased risk for head and neck cancer. The study analyzed data from over four million patients, highlighting the potential carcinogenic effects of the substance.
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Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may help stave off some cancers Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound have transformed treatment for obesity and diabetes. Now researchers are excited about their potential impact on other conditions, including addiction and sleep apnea — and even cancer.
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Timing Is Key: RSV Testing and Vaccination in Adults Today, I'd like to talk to you a little bit about some high-yield pearls in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease in older adults, which I think might be helpful as we move into the fall, when RSV will start circulating in your community.
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Cancer Rates Are Rising in Young People. Here's What You Need to Know Today a woman in her 30s faces higher odds of a cancer diagnosis than her grandmother did at her age two generations ago. Cancer incidence and mortality are rising in millennials and even younger populations, according to American Cancer Society (ACS) ...
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Michigan resident infected with swine flu Just when everybody is on the lookout for Avian flu (H5N1), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) went into the weekend reporting a human case of swine flu influenza A H3N2 variant (H3N2v). The identification of a resident of ...
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New vaccine for respiratory disease rolls out in Scotland The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation programme begins on Monday morning, and will be offered in the other UK nations from September. RSV is common and highly infectious. It affects the breathing system and ...
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We have a drug that might delay menopause — and help us live longer Traditionally, longevity researchers have relied on lab animals to study aging biology because humans live too long to study. If we can use a human organ as a proxy for other human tissues, identifying potential anti-aging treatments that translate to the ...
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Childhood vaccinations save lives, money, CDC says The researchers, from the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, examined and quantified the health benefits and economic impact of routine immunizations among children in the United States born between 1994 and last year. Nine ...
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11 puppies to be euthanized after rabies exposure during Sheridan adoption event; owners left heartbroken The action is being taken after a puppy adopted from Moms and Mutts Colorado (MAMCO) Rescue for Pregnant and Nursing Dogs tested positive for the virus on Wednesday. The animal has since been euthanized.
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Brain Study Shows How Classical Music Lifts Your Mood A new study suggests there might be a scientific reason for that: Researchers discovered that the music lifts a person's mood by improving connections between brain regions related to both sound and pleasure. How? Music synchronizes ...
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'When, not if': H5N1 bird flu outbreak could reach Australia this spring, experts warn Some wild bird populations, like those on Lord Howe Island, are at lower risk from the virus but other populations could face a 'wildlife massacre'. Sign up for the Rural Network email newsletter · Join the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of ...
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Researchers project an 84% increase in cancer cases among men by 2050 Men have higher cancer rates and related deaths than women partly due to their higher consumption of tobacco and alcohol, as well as their low participation in cancer prevention activities such as regular screenings, the study stated.
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New study links brain cell structures to memory loss in aging and dementia In a recent study published in Science Advances, a group of researchers assessed whether dendritic spine head diameter in the temporal cortex is a better predictor of episodic memory performance in older adults than synapse quantity, accounting for β ...
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Deep learning model rivals radiologists in detecting prostate cancer on MRI Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer affecting men throughout the world. To diagnose csPCa, multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is commonly used. A standardized reporting and interpretation approach involves the use of ...
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COVID-19 drops to 10th leading cause of death as US mortality rates fall in 2023 Provisional data provide an early estimate of deaths before the final annual data is available, but these figures may be revised as more information is received. Their results indicate that mortality from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID ...
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USDA and ECDOH to drop oral rabies vaccines around Western New York BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW — You may notice some planes and helicopters flying a little lower than usual in our community. Edible vaccines will be dropped over some rural and suburban areas around Western New York. This includes parts of Erie, Chautauqua, ...
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Cannabis use linked to head and neck cancer risk Using cannabis heavily and regularly may raise the risk of head and neck cancers, a new study finds. The research looked at 20 years' worth of medical records from more than 116,000 U.S. adults ...
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Short, intense bursts of exercise more effective after stroke than steady, moderate exercise Date: August 8, 2024; Source: American Heart Association; Summary: Significant improvements in aerobic fitness were noted after 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training sessions compared to traditional, moderate exercise sessions, according to a ...
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WHO's emergency committee to meet on August 14 over mpox The World Health Organization's emergency committee will meet on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 to decide whether to trigger its highest alert level over an Mpox outbreak sweeping through several African countries. The WHO said in a note to journalists ...
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Drug trial for rare fetal blood disease shows promise for less invasive approach Researchers are leading a study into nipocalimab, a new investigational drug that's showing promise in treating a rare blood disease in babies. It could help prevent anemia and cut down on the need for blood transfusions during pregnancy, making treatment ...
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We are funding six new global research projects into novel insulin This vital funding, delivered through the Type 1 Grand Challenge - our partnership with the Steve Morgan Foundation and JDRF - will speed up the development of insulins that mimic how a healthy pancreas works more closely, which could improve the lives of ...
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Ketamine-assisted therapy for alcohol disorder trial now recruiting The largest ever trial to investigate whether ketamine-assisted therapy could help people with alcohol problems stop drinking is now recruiting participants. The study is called Multicentre Investigation of Ketamine for Reduction of Alcohol Relapse ...
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The threat of mpox has returned, but public knowledge about it has declined Date: August 11, 2024; Source: Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania; Summary: As the threat of mpox returns, a survey finds that U.S. adults no longer know as much about the disease as they did during the outbreak of 2022.
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Young people are dying of opioid overdoses. Are students and campuses prepared? Overdose death rates have spiked dramatically for young adults, rising 34 percent between 2018 and 2022, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet, there are ways to mitigate the risk of overdose, and even ways ...
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Is it really better to drink your calories? The science behind soup and shake diets When we think of liquid or meal replacement diets, it's easy to think of the likes of the lemonade diet (made popular by Beyoncé in the early 2000s, it involved consuming a mix of lemons, water, maple syrup and cayenne pepper for 10 days), and the ...
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Majority in UK want new tax on makers of ultra-processed and junk food The findings prompted calls for ministers to help people eat healthier diets by putting a sugar tax-style levy on sweets, cereals, pizzas and other products containing too much salt or sugar.
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Cannabis Use Linked to an Increased Risk of Head and Neck Cancers A large, multicenter study published in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery revealed that adults with cannabis dependence, known as cannabis use disorder, are 3.5 to 5 times more likely to develop head and neck cancer than those who do not use the ...
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ADHD medications hit by supply shortages important to improve quality of life Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is primarily characterised by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These core symptoms can negatively impact social interactions and relationships, work, education, and the ability to perform daily ...
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CDC: Consider vaccinating high-risk patients as COVID cases rise When deciding whether to vaccinate a patient this summer, the CDC recommends considering the person's medical and vaccination history, risk of becoming infected and risk of developing severe disease. Clinicians can consider summer vaccination for those in ...
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Health Headlines: Diabetes warning signs (Ivanhoe Newswire) - ...
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25-year-old 'gives up' due to health condition, feels motivated after social media post, 'Thank you for support' "I'm 25 years old. I have a neuromuscular disorder that affects the way my brain regulates sleep. My disorder is similar in symptoms to the rare Fatal Familial Insomnia, but different in origin. I sleep ~8 hours a night without experiencing rest.
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