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New Covid shots are coming available. Here's what experts say about when to get yours The FDA approved updated vaccines against Covid-19 this week. Experts say the best time to get a shot will depend on your health, your age and whether you've recently had an infection.
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Human brains contain surprising levels of plastic, study says The brain samples contained 7% to 30% more tiny shards of plastic than samples from the cadavers' kidneys and liver, according to the preprint. "Studies have found these plastics ...
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Why Mpox Vaccines Aren't Flowing to Africans in Desperate Need Stephanie Nolen covered the 2022 mpox outbreak and has reported on health crises from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Aug. 23, 2024Updated 6:46 ...
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5 things you need to know about COVID, flu and RSV vaccines this fall New and updated vaccines, revised recommendations on who should get certain shots, and accessibility challenges: They're all part of a shifting immunization landscape as the U.S. heads into respiratory-virus season this fall.
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High-dose, adjuvanted flu vaccines better protect seniors from symptoms, hospital stays, study finds High-dose (HD) and adjuvanted influenza vaccines offered the best protection for people aged 65 years and older against symptoms and hospitalization during the 2022-23 flu season, concludes a real-world study published this week in Clinical Infectious ...
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With New COVID Vaccines Arriving Soon, Brush up on Guidelines and Summer Surge Facts Exact case counts are no longer being tracked, but current indicators show that COVID infections in the U.S. are widespread. In the week ending on August 10, nearly one in five COVID tests reported to health departments ...
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Most Baby Foods on the Market Aren't Healthy, Study Says The researchers found that 70% of products for infants and toddlers failed to meet the organization's protein requirements and 44% exceeded total sugar requirements. Lead study author Elizabeth Dunford, PhD, a food health ...
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When Should You Plan COVID, Flu, RSV Vaccines? Start Now Aug. 23, 2024 — Never mind that we're still sweltering and that the start of fall is a month away. It's time to start thinking about fall virus protection, the CDC and FDA said this week. That means planning to get vaccinated against COVID-19, ...
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Where to get COVID, flu + RSV shots in NC (and when doctors say you should get vaccinated) As COVID cases surge in the U.S., and flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are just on the horizon, experts say vaccines are critical to help stop the spread of these viruses. COVID case counts are the highest they've been in a year, ...
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EEE threat forces Plymouth to close parks from dusk until dawn People in Plymouth are taking precautions against the high risk of Eastern equine encephalitis. EEE is a rare, but serious and potentially fatal disease spread to humans through a bite from an infected mosquito. Patients who survive EEE can be permanently ...
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Greater Cincinnati health officials tracking rising cases of stomach illnesses linked to pools Workers at the splash park behind Wilder's city building in Campbell County got a crash course in Cryptosporidium on Friday. They spent hours disinfecting hard surfaces and running 10 times the normal amount of chlorine through the park's pipes — all ...
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Is deli meat bad for you? The No. 1 alternative dietitians recommend instead Many deli meats, such as salami, bologna and pepperoni, are also high in saturated fats, which, according to registered dietitian and TODAY.com nutrition editor Natalie Rizzo, "are linked to things like higher risk of cancer, higher risk of heart disease, ...
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Washtenaw officials urge precaution after West Nile Virus found in local mosquitoes Mosquitoes collected from Washtenaw County in July tested positive for West Nile Virus, county health officials reported on Friday. The mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile Virus were sampled in Ypsilanti and collected as part of a statewide ...
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Eating 2 Slices of Ham a Day Could Increase Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes 15% Several factors could account for this, such as high saturated fat or preservatives. Plant-based foods and fish can be healthier alternatives to red and processed meats. According to a ...
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Anthony Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was hospitalized with a case of West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson said. Fauci ...
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AI platform enhances lung cancer diagnosis accuracy A team of researchers from the University of Cologne's Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, led by Dr. Yuri Tolkach and Professor Dr. Reinhard Büttner, has created a digital pathology platform based on artificial intelligence.
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5 things you need to know about COVID, flu and RSV vaccines this fall By Eleanor Laise. Updated shots and shifting recommendations change the seasonal vaccination routine. New and updated vaccines, revised recommendations on who should get certain shots, and accessibility challenges: They're all part of a shifting ...
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West Nile virus found in Jackson County birds, officials issue warning about mosquitoes JACKSON COUNTY, MI -- Two birds in Jackson County have tested positive for West Nile virus, which can be spread by mosquitoes, according to health officials. The Jackson County Health Department confirmed the two positive cases on Friday, Aug. 23.
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Common endometrial cancer test is less effective for Black women, research shows Women who have abnormal bleeding after menopause typically undergo a non-invasive procedure — a transvaginal ultrasound — to look for signs of uterine cancer. But research suggests that test misses far more cancers in Black women compared to white ...
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S'pore residents returning from countries with mpox do not need quarantine: Health experts Temperature and visual screening at Changi Airport for crew and passengers arriving from mpox-affected areas started on Aug 23. PHOTO: CHANGI AIRPORT GROUP. Judith Tan. Correspondent. Updated. Aug 24, 2024, 02:50 PM. Published. Aug 24, 2024, 02:50 PM.
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Eating processed meat daily linked to higher risk of Type 2 diabetes: study Ultra-processed foods are wreaking havoc on our health. These foods, which include sugary drinks, packaged snacks and ready to eat meals, are linked to at least 32 damaging health outcomes, according to a new study – including cancer, major heart and lung ...
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Unique strain of probiotic bacteria shows potential in combating inflammatory diseases There is a critical unmet need to help tighten and maintain a healthy intestinal barrier and treat a leaky gut. Researchers have now found that a unique strain of probiotic bacteria, Bifidobacterium bifidum BB1, enhances intestinal barrier function and ...
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Cases of highly contagious whooping cough identified in Jackson County The highly-contagious illness is caused by bacteria and spreads through direct contact or by inhaling droplets from an infected person's cough or sneeze. This can be especially dangerous for babies and young children who are not fully ...
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Covid cases see uptick on eve of new school year; health officials talk vaccinations FOX 2 - The Federal Drug Administration has approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine amid an uptick in cases nationwide. A rise in cases comes right as kids prepare to go back to school, as districts are getting prepared. "Our kids come back on Monday, ...
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Pharmacy deserts disproportionately affect vulnerable communities across the US Nearly half of counties in the United States have at least one 'pharmacy desert' where there is no retail pharmacy within 10 miles, according to a new study published by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G.
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Mpox outbreak in Africa: Clade 1 mpox virus infection On the 14th of August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the increasing number of mpox cases reported in the African Region, notably the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) ...
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Victoria Hospital to be designated facility to screen, test, isolate suspected mpox cases Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil, who conducted a meeting on Friday (August 23) to evaluate the situation and implement precautionary measures, announced that 50 beds in the 'H' block of Victoria Hospital would be set aside for monkeypox ...
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S'pore begins screening incoming passengers at airports for mpox symptoms Temperature and visual screening will be carried out at Changi and Seletar airports from Friday onwards as a precautionary measure against mpox, after one confirmed case of a potentially more serious variant each was reported in Sweden and Thailand.
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Some types of HPV may affect men's fertility, new study suggests The high-risk strains of human papillomavirus that are linked to cancer appear to also pose a threat to sperm quality. Multiple HPV vials. The CDC recommends routine HPV vaccination for all boys and girls at 11 or 12 years old. Sherry Yates Young / AP ...
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Public Citizen urges Bavarian Nordic to Lower Price of Mpox Vaccine following Global Health Emergency Declaration WASHINGTON D.C. – As mpox deaths rise in Africa, Public Citizen called on Bavarian Nordic CEO Paul Chaplin to lower the price of the biotech company's vaccine, Jynneos, which prevents smallpox and mpox in adults. The World Health organization declared ...
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OSU researchers find almost 50% of US counties contain at least one pharmacy desert The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).
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County schedules free rabies vaccination clinic in Sherman The Chautauqua County Health Department is announcing a free rabies vaccination clinic sponsored by the Town of Sherman and the CCHD. Animals must be pre-registered to receive vaccinations. Vaccinations will be provided free of charge to all dogs, ...
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Oropouche virus disease - Region of the Americas Oropouche virus disease is a febrile disease caused by the Oropouche virus (OROV), spread primarily through the bite of an insect known as a midge (Culicoides paraensis). In 2024, the number of reported Oropouche virus disease has increased in the WHO ...
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Confused about the mpox outbreaks? Here's what's spreading, where, and why But the facts have been confusing. Is the mpox virus spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighboring countries—which triggered the alarms—more deadly than the variant that exploded across the globe two years ago, as has been ...
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Your Chances of a Dementia Diagnosis Depend on Where You Live Researchers tied disparities to population risk factors and healthcare practices. Diagnosis intensity varies, especially among minority and younger senior groups. Targeted efforts in underdiagnosed regions could improve early detection and treatment.
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This shot could save your sperm There's a new reason men and boys should consider HPV vaccines. Infection with a high-risk strain of the virus could harm sperm quality and, ultimately, fertility. Human papillomavirus infections are sexually transmitted and ...
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Never take health tips from world's oldest people, say scientists Scientists still trying to work out why some people live beyond 100, but agree it is best to avoid taking advice from centenarians themselves. Nicola Davis Science correspondent. Sat 24 Aug 2024 03.00 EDT. Share. The death of the world's oldest person, ...
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EU offers to take the lead on the delivery of mpox vaccine donations EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides has reached out to EU health ministers, offering to coordinate the delivery of additional donations of mpox vaccines and therapeutics to the ...
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What to expect when you get reinfected with COVID: Symptoms to look for this fall As the U.S. enters another respiratory virus season, Americans are likely to encounter the COVID-19 virus – again. For many, this might be their second, third or even fourth time getting sick. So, what should people expect this time around?
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VIDEO: Are recent mpox outbreaks as concerning as COVID? University College London's Oksana Pyzik says the new mpox variant is spreading beyond its endemic areas. More on: Congo · Disease Outbreak. Live Stories. Kamala Harris formally accept her party's nomination on last day of Democratic National ...
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