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	health Daily update ⋅ August 22, 2024
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	Medscape The Next Frontier of Antibiotic Discovery: Inside Your Gut Medscape In mice, the antibiotic — a peptide known as prevotellin-2 — showed antimicrobial potency on par with polymyxin B, an antibiotic medication used to treat multidrug-resistant infections. Meanwhile, the peptide mainly left commensal, or beneficial, bacteria ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News How worried should we be about mpox? BBC News The rapid spread of mpox – what used to be called monkeypox – in Africa has been declared a global emergency. A new form of the virus is at the heart of concerns, but there still remain huge unanswered questions. Is it more contagious? We don't know. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP In kids, long-COVID symptoms differ by age-group, find scientists who built research index CIDRAP The Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER)-Pediatrics Group Authors conducted an observational study involving 5,376 children aged 6 to 17 years who tested positive or negative for COVID-19 at 60 US healthcare and community settings from March ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Updated COVID vaccines are coming soon NPR A pharmacist administers a COVID-19 vaccine. ... The Food and Drug Administration is expected to green light new COVID-19 vaccines any day now to help people protect themselves from the latest strains of the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Young kids with long COVID more likely to have headaches while teens struggle with fatigue: Study ABC News Young children are more likely to experience neurological symptoms. ByMary Kekatos. August 21, 2024, 9:00 AM. 3:09. Study finds long COVID may hit kids, teens differently. The study, published Wednesday in the journal JAMA, shows children with long ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Nearly two-thirds of supermarket baby foods are unhealthy, study finds CNN The supermarket baby food aisle in the United States is packed with non-nutritious foods containing far too much sugar and salt and misleading marketing claims, a new study found. Sixty percent of 651 foods that are marketed for children ages 6 months ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Gazette Implantable device responds to opioid overdose Harvard Gazette "To combat the high mortality associated with opioid overdoses, our fully implantable iSOS could serve as a pivotal next-generation antidote platform." Seungho Lee. "In overdose cases where ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN This diet may reduce Covid-19 risk, new research suggests CNN Among the food categories measured in some studies, higher consumption of olive oil, fruit and nuts; lower consumption of cereal and red meat; and moderate intake of alcohol were associated with a lower risk of coronavirus infection. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Oxford parents say outdoor ban to prevent EEE isn't needed: "Let us decide" CBS News "Being heard is our No. 1 goal," said Oxford Webster Football and Cheer Vice President Josh Ziemski. The Oxford Board of Health is considering a 6 p.m. curfew on town properties to ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Thailand confirms first Asian case of new Mpox strain BBC News Thailand has announced its first confirmed case of a new, potentially deadlier strain of Mpox - the first in Asia, and second outside of Africa. According to Thailand's Department of Disease Control, the infected 66-year-old European man arrived in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Deep sequencing technique provides more complete picture of resistant bacteria in hospitals CIDRAP A new genomic sequencing technique could help hospitals better track and control the spread of multiple drug-resistant pathogens, researchers reported yesterday in The Lancet Microbe. The findings are from a proof-of-concept study led by scientists ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Majority of baby foods in US grocery stores may not meet health guidelines, study finds ABC News When possible financially and practically, kids' diets should consist of whole foods, including grains, fruits and vegetables. For the study, researchers looked at data on more than 600 infant and toddler food products ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cincinnati.com Crypto parasitic outbreak rises to 23 cases as kids return to school Cincinnati.com The crypto outbreak in Northern Kentucky has infected at least 16 people, up from a dozen confirmed cases reported Friday, and there have been an additional seven cases in Cincinnati. Most Northern Kentucky cases are in Kenton and Boone counties, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Gazette Study detects 'hidden consciousness' in brain injury patients Harvard Gazette According to the authors of the study, patients who demonstrate this phenomenon, called cognitive motor dissociation, understand language, remember instructions, and can sustain attention, even though they appear unresponsive. For these patients, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Nearly 60% of baby foods in the US don't meet nutritional guidelines, study says NPR Nearly 60% of food products made for toddlers and babies did not meet nutrition standards set by the World Health Organization, according to a new study. Researchers tested 651 products in 2023, across eight food retailers in North Carolina, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Colorado Public Radio New CU Boulder study explores how low cortisol levels play a part in long COVID Colorado Public Radio The proteins can also cause inflammation in the nervous system and trigger immune cells to react strongly when another stressor hits, according to animal research. Earlier research showed proteins shed by the virus that causes COVID- ... Flag as irrelevant
	9News.com KUSA CDPHE: No plans to change rabies response after controversial decision to euthanize 11 puppies 9News.com KUSA DENVER — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will not change any protocols regarding possible rabies exposure in the wake of a decision to euthanize 11 puppies, according to State Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy. Flag as irrelevant
	KREM.com Grant County seeing increased cases of whooping cough KREM.com Whooping cough is a highly contagious infection that can be especially dangerous for infants under the age of one, pregnant people and those with chronic respiratory illness. GCHD says it is mostly spread through coughing or sneezing. Flag as irrelevant
	10News New research finds nearly 19% increase in cases of Type 2 diabetes over a decade 10News The study observed data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, an ongoing health survey involving more than 400,000 adult interviews each year. Diabetes glucose monitor. Prev Next. Photo by: Halfpoint / Shutterstock. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill A new COVID vaccine is coming soon – but will it still be free? The Hill (WGN Radio) – American health officials say an updated vaccine against COVID-19 is on the way. The new formula, designed to target the KP.2 strain of COVID, is set to be in pharmacies and doctors offices ahead of the typical fall season rise in ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDBJ7 'A drastic uptick': Bird flu is infecting domestic cats in multiple states WDBJ7 (Gray News) - A bird flu ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Americans Warned As 'Stealthy' Sugar and Saturated Fats Sneak into Diets Newsweek It's not just cheese and soda that are contributing to Americans eating too much saturated fat and sugar. Foods such as chicken and ketchup may also be to blame for pushing people beyond recommended intakes. That's according to a new study by Ohio ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune COVID can cause mental illness—but being vaccinated helps, new study shows Fortune The COVID-19 vaccine may protect against SARS-CoV-2's adverse effects on mental health, according to an analysis of more than 18.6 million adults by a team of researchers in the U.K.. Giselleflissak ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFAA.com Collin County announces first death caused by West Nile WFAA.com Two cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Collin County this summer, in July and August. One of those cases resulted in deaths, it's unclear when exactly the victim died, based on the Collin County arbovirus activity report. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Not All Asian American Youths Face the Same Suicide Risk Medscape TOPLINE: Suicide rates among Asian American youths and young adults vary significantly by ethnic subgroup. Chinese, Filipino, and Indian youths have lower suicide rates than Korean, Vietnamese, and other Asian American youths ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK All the reasons a cup of coffee really can be good for you The Conversation UK There's lots of research out there to show that moderate coffee intake is linked with all sorts of benefits. As well as well-known pluses improving heart health, a daily cup of coffee even seems to be good for your brain and may help prevent mental illness ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical News Today Fasting may have health benefits, but there could be a downside, study suggests Medical News Today Now, a study in mice suggests that fasting and then refeeding boosts cell regeneration in the intestines. However, the research found that this also increased the risk of intestinal tumors in the mice. Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 2 Detroit Mpox in Wayne County: Health department confirms first case since 2022 FOX 2 Detroit DETROIT (FOX 2) - The Wayne County Health Department (WCPH) says it has its first case of mpox since the global outbreak two years ago. In a release from the WCPH, a case of MPOX was confirmed in a resident in the county – but says there is a low risk ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study confirms safety of high and low oxygen levels for cardiac surgery patients News-Medical.net Two out of 10 people who receive cardiac surgery are affected by acute kidney injury, prolonging their hospital stay and increasing their risk for chronic kidney disease, cognitive decline and heart failure. A Vanderbilt University Medical Center ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News 'Psychosis risk from chronic childhood illness' BBC News Chronic infection or illness in childhood could play a part in mental illness later in life, a study by Birmingham University has shown. Nine-year-old children who had raised inflammation markers were found to be five times more likely to develop ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study reveals positive growth among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic News-Medical.net During a pandemic, attention is usually focused on the immediate challenges, such as managing the disease, ensuring safety and coping with disruptions in daily routines. Adversity, while difficult, can sometimes lead to positive effects. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Coccidioidomycosis seasonal dynamics and their climate determinants in California News-Medical.net Coccidioidomycosis is a respiratory disease predominantly caused by the fungal species Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii. The disease is rapidly emerging in the southwestern US, as evidenced by a nearly twofold increase in annual reported ... Flag as irrelevant
	Loma Linda University Health Think you might have high cortisol? Loma Linda University Health Other symptoms include significant weight gain, particularly around the abdomen and neck, and psychological effects like increased anxiety, agitation, and restlessness. These symptoms can severely disrupt daily life, affecting physical mobility and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint Kerala issues alert against mpox The Hindu The State Health department has issued an alert against mpox (known earlier as Monkeypox) with the World Health Organization last week declaring that the outbreak in many African nations now has to be considered a Public Health Emergency of ... Flag as irrelevant
	DVM 360 Rustrela virus variant identified in Colorado DVM 360 According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 1 staggering disease is an often-fatal neurologic condition that has posed a threat to domestic felines in Europe for several decades, especially in Austria and Sweden. Flag as irrelevant
	KFOX El Paso El Paso reports first death from West Nile Virus this year, urges precautions KFOX El Paso EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An El Paso man in his 50s died from the West Nile Virus, marking the first death from the disease in the community this year. The City of El Paso Department of Public Health on Wednesday confirmed that the death of a man ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP US announces more support for Africa's mpox response CIDRAP The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) yesterday announced an additional $35 million in emergency health assistance for the clade 1 mpox outbreak in Central and East Africa. In a statement, USAID said the announcement brings the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCAX NH cooling tower cleared of legionella bacteria, health officials say WCAX Last week, the New ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Thailand says mpox case recorded in traveller from Africa Reuters BANGKOK, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Thailand has detected an mpox case in a European man who arrived from Africa last week and is awaiting test results to determine the strain, a disease control official said on Wednesday. Thai authorities were treating the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Health unit warns of 'notable increase' in West Nile virus in Ottawa CBC.ca Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is warning residents about a "notable increase" in West Nile virus in the city as more mosquito trapping pools are testing positive for the virus than in past years. Five of the pools — traps placed around the city to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona's Family What are the signs and symptoms of KP.3.1.1? Arizona's Family Signs and symptoms of ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Blood platelet score detects previously unmeasured risk of heart attack and stroke Science Daily Date: August 20, 2024; Source: NYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Summary: A new study created a score to identify patients with platelet hyperreactivity and risk of related, future cardiovascular disease. Share:. Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation Africa How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people's behaviour The Conversation Africa Epidemics and pandemics of new diseases arise in two stages. Firstly, the zoonotic spillover event introduces the infectious organism, in the main a virus, into the human population from an animal source. The second ... Flag as irrelevant
	Axios San Diego has a higher-than-expected Alzheimer's diagnosis rate Axios How it works: Researchers from the University of Michigan counted Medicare claims showing existing and new dementia diagnoses in 2019 for each "hospital referral region" — the area where patients are sent to a given hospital for certain major surgeries, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Increase in tickborne disease Alpha-Gal found on Martha's Vineyard CBS News The Martha's Vineyard hospital is seeing a steady increase of Lone Star tick bites. And more of those patients are being diagnosed with Alpha-Gal Syndrome, which makes some of them allergic to meat. In 2020, two people tested positive for the condition. Flag as irrelevant
	Mirage News The changes to cell DNA that could revolutionize disease prevention Science Daily The team identified two enzymes that regulate a chemical modification, 6mA, in mitochondrial DNA. Without the modification, DNA mutations accumulate. These mutations contribute to diseases like dementia, cancer, and diabetes. The study ... Flag as irrelevant
	The ASCO Post AI May Help Uncover Relationship Between Radiation Therapy for NSCLC and Cardiac Arrhythmia The ASCO Post Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to better understand the risk of specific cardiac arrhythmias when various parts of the heart are exposed to different thresholds of radiation as part of a treatment plan for non–small cell lung cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Discovery of 'item memory' brain cells offers new Alzheimer's treatment target Science Daily Date: August 21, 2024; Source: University of California - Irvine; Summary: Researchers have discovered the neurons responsible for 'item memory,' deepening our understanding of how the brain stores and retrieves the details of 'what' happened and ... Flag as irrelevant
	GOV.UK UK steps up support to tackle mpox outbreak on visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo GOV.UK He welcomed the recent ceasefire in eastern DRC and commitments to bring an enduring peace to the region. The UK has announced new funding to work with DRC to bolster the regional African response to outbreaks of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Suicide risk for female doctors 76% higher than general population The Guardian The researchers said that while suicide rates among doctors have declined over time, and risk varied across different countries and regions, the results highlighted a need for continued research and prevention efforts. Flag as irrelevant

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