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	health Daily update ⋅ August 28, 2024
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	The Washington Post What to know about 'sloth fever' as US, Europe warn of imported cases The Washington Post More cases of the Oropouche virus disease, also known as sloth fever, are being reported in the United States this year among travelers returning from Cuba and Brazil. The viral disease, which is spread by small flies and some types of mosquitoes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN With pandemic memories fresh, town's voluntary curfew to prevent spread of lethal mosquito-borne virus draws ire CNN In 2005, 2012 and 2019, towns in Massachusetts and Connecticut asked residents to curb outdoor activities during outbreaks of eastern equine encephalitis, an infection also known as EEE, with little fanfare or attention. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Fauci contracted West Nile. How risky are mosquitoes in the DC region? The Washington Post Anthony Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus, highlighting concerns about mosquito-borne diseases. 5 min. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times What to Know About the Rare Mosquito-Borne Illness Eastern Equine Encephalitis The New York Times One person has died in New Hampshire after contracting the mosquito-borne virus Eastern equine encephalitis, and two others in the Northeast have been infected this summer with the rare disease. Health officials in the Northeast said that there was an ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News EEE death reported in Hampstead, New Hampshire CBS News HAMPSTEAD, N.H. – A person in New Hampshire died from the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus, state health officials announced on Tuesday. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Division of Public Health Services ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever The Washington Post NEW YORK — More than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba have been infected with a virus transmitted by bugs in recent months, federal health officials said Tuesday. They all had Oropouche virus disease , also known as sloth fever. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News What the end of the CDC's COVID vaccine access program means for uninsured Americans ABC News The CDC has allocated $62 million in unused vaccine contract funding for state and local programs to buy COVID vaccines for uninsured and underinsured adults to help broaden access, but details remain scant. "Yes, there ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times The new COVID vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it The Seattle Times The Food and Drug Administration has approved an updated COVID shot for everyone 6 months old and up, which renews a now-annual quandary for Americans: Get the shot now, with the latest COVID outbreak sweeping the country, or hold it in reserve for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News What to know about the Oropouche virus, also known as sloth fever ABC News U.S. health officials say more than 20 people returning to the U.S. from Cuba had been infected with a virus transmitted by bugs. ByMIKE STOBBE AP medical writer. August 27, 2024, 1:51 PM. 1:10. National headlines from ABC News. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Africa has almost 4000 new mpox cases in a week, but the wait for vaccines continues ABC News Eighty-one deaths from mpox were reported in Africa in the past week, bringing the total cases and deaths to 22,863 and 622, respectively, Dr. Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told an online briefing. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Why Good Sleep Habits Are Important For Adults With Overweight, Obesity Healthline A study in overweight individuals concludes that misaligned body clocks are associated with raised metabolic risk factors. The findings show these metabolic changes vary between males and females. Realigning the body clock with sufficient sleep could ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune The pandemic may have actually improved mental health for some kids, study finds Fortune LeWinn and fellow lead author Courtney Blackwell, professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, pursued their research to understand what kind of impact the pandemic had on children, with the data from pre- and mid-pandemic. Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American 'Sloth Fever' Virus Is Spreading. Here's What You Need to Know about Oropouche Scientific American A Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito, one of the species in which the Oropouche virus has been found. gerard lacz/Alamy Stock Photo. Epidemiology. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Mpox global emergency not an imminent threat in US, expert says Medical Xpress While the World Health Organization declares mpox a global emergency based on rapid spread in African countries, the infectious disease formerly known as monkeypox has been considered an epidemic in the U.S. since 2022. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Ultraprocessed Foods Are Everywhere. How Bad Are They? MedPage Today Nutrition science is tricky, though, and most research so far has found connections, not proof, regarding the health consequences of these foods. Food manufacturers argue that processing boosts food safety and supplies and offers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters US CDC reports 21 Oropouche cases among travelers returning from Cuba Reuters Aug 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Tuesday that a total of 21 Oropouche virus disease cases among U.S. travelers returning from Cuba have been reported as of Aug. 16. The Oropouche virus is spread ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Healthy Returns: What to know about the latest round of Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines CNBC What makes these shots different? U.S. health officials have long told patients to expect annual updates to Covid shots as the virus mutates into new strains that can dodge the immunity people develop from previous vaccinations ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Semaglutide Coverage Could Raise Medicare Costs by Billions Medscape Around one in seven Medicare beneficiaries with a high body mass index (BMI) may be newly eligible for semaglutide treatment after Medicare allowed Part D plans to cover the drug for patients with a BMI ≥ 27 and a history of cardiovascular disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Oropouche Virus Disease Among US Travelers — United States, 2024 CDC The virus is spread to humans by infected biting midges and some mosquito species. Although infection typically causes a self-limited febrile illness, reports of two deaths in patients with Oropouche virus infection and vertical transmission associated ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Why whooping cough cases are rising in Canada. Globalnews.ca The highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease also known as pertussis is on the rise across Canada and can be very serious in young children, Canada's chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said last week. Flag as irrelevant
	WPVI-TV Doctor issues warning as whooping cough cases rise in Pa., NJ WPVI-TV LUMBERTON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- During the pandemic, with so many restrictions in place, respiratory illnesses like the flu and whooping cough went way down. Now cases are back up at pre-pandemic levels. As kids go back to school, doctors want parents ... Flag as irrelevant
	NOLA.com How sick will you get this winter? Louisiana is at a higher risk for illness this season. NOLA.com Despite a powerful summer surge of COVID-19 infections, federal health authorities said the outlook for the upcoming respiratory virus season this fall and winter is the same or maybe even a bit better than last year. But the prediction, made at a ... Flag as irrelevant
	State PIRGs Here's how microplastics are harming our health State PIRGs Recent research reveals that tiny plastic particles are damaging our digestive system, lungs, reproductive system, and more. ... We all know that our extensive use of wasteful plastic products is polluting the environment and piling single-use trash up in ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Mpox jabs arrive on African soil after red-tape delays BBC News Nigeria has received 10,000 doses of a vaccine to combat mpox, making it the first African country to receive a batch amid the current outbreak of disease that used to be called monkeypox. The country began the process to secure the vaccines well ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Current Chandipura virus infection in India considered the largest in 20 years: WHO The Hindu Its further transmission is possible in the coming weeks, considering the favourable conditions for vector populations during the monsoon season in affected areas, warns World Health Organisation. Flag as irrelevant
	Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health A 'Critical Pathogen': The Rise of Drug-Resistant Fungal Diseases Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Until recently, most fungal infections did not pose a significant threat to human health. Our advanced immune system and hot body temperature created an inhospitable environment for fungi, which mostly infected hospitalized patients or those taking ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Spain to donate 500000 mpox vaccine doses to combat outbreak in Africa Reuters MADRID, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Spain will donate 500,000 doses of the mpox vaccine, or 20% of its stockpile, to combat an outbreak of the disease in Africa, the Health Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. It added that the country had urged the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Students advised over meningitis as new term looms BBC News Students starting or returning to university or higher education in Wolverhampton are being urged to be up to date with vaccines against meningitis. People mixing closely in confined environments can create infection hot spots for meningitis and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Colorado Public Radio With only gloves to protect them, farmworkers say they tend sick cows amid bird flu Colorado Public Radio Farms in Colorado had culled millions of chickens in recent months to stem the transmission of bird flu. Organizers filled out the spread with hot dogs. No matter the menu, some dairy workers at the event ... Flag as irrelevant
	District Health Department 10 National Cholesterol Education Month (9/2024) District Health Department 10 High LDL cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis, where plaques form in your arteries, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. According to the CDC, individuals with high cholesterol are twice as likely to develop heart ... Flag as irrelevant
	Alaska Public Media News Whooping cough is surging in Southeast Alaska Alaska Public Media News Southeast Regional Nurse Manager for the Division of Public Health Sarah Hargrave said the region has had 14 reported cases of the highly contagious respiratory illness since July. And cases continue to grow. "We are just ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian 'Jaw-dropping' number of children in England with anxiety shocks even professionals The Guardian In 2016-17, there were just 3,879 referrals, according to a Guardian analysis of NHS data. "The huge rise in the numbers of young people struggling with their mental health is one of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today Knee Osteoarthritis: How to Make Sure The 'Ouch' Doesn't Win WebMD "While age is a major factor, there is a trend of onset shifting to younger individuals," said Alice H. Chang, a physical therapist and professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine at ... Flag as irrelevant
	putnamcountyny.com Vaccination Time Arrives, as School Days Return putnamcountyny.com BREWSTER, NY—With the first day of school just weeks away, scheduling a check-up with a child's healthcare provider for any necessary vaccines is on top of many parents' to-do lists. Proof of up-to-date vaccinations must be provided for all ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHO | Regional Office for Africa First-ever delivery of mpox vaccines in Africa outside of clinical trials arrives in Nigeria WHO | Regional Office for Africa Abuja/Brazzaville – Nigeria today received 10 000 doses of mpox vaccines, becoming the first country in the African region to receive doses to respond to the outbreak of the viral disease that has affected several countries and led to the declaration ... Flag as irrelevant
	El Paso Times What is 'sloth fever?' What to know about the virus now identified in United States El Paso Times The CDC issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory on Aug. 16 regarding increased Oropouche Virus activity and associated risk to travelers. In the United States, travel-associated cases have been identified in travelers returning ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Journal News / Lohud.com Has mpox arrived in Westchester this year? What to know about clade I and II types The Journal News / Lohud.com An mpox case in Sweden this month prompted the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency, but the potentially-deadly strain of the virus has not yet made it to the United States. There are two classifications of mpox, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC This high-income region has the least active people globally, WHO report shows CNBC Globally, the highest rate of physical inactivity was obeserved in the high-income Asia-Pacific region (48%), according to a June report by the World Health Organization. Jakob Helbig | Stone ... Flag as irrelevant
	News - Epigenetics blood markers can help understand dementia risk News - Two linked papers from the University of Exeter and Maastricht University have together progressed research to show the potential for DNA methylation, an epigenetic marker, in understanding how genetics and lifestyle factors influence dementia risk. DNA ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Whooping cough cases on the rise in Canada CBC.ca New Brunswick declares province-wide outbreak of whooping cough ... More than 140 cases of the contagious disease have been confirmed so far. Here's what Dr. Yves Léger, acting chief medical officer of health, suggests to lower your risk. Flag as irrelevant
	RACGP Finger-prick test could screen for early Alzheimer's RACGP Michelle Wisbey. 28/08/2024 3:54:40 PM. Developed by Australian researchers, the first-of-its-kind handheld device is aimed at GPs and can detect disease markers in blood within minutes. Woman working at Monash University. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak Smartraveller Several strains of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (commonly known as bird flu) are circulating globally. This has caused outbreaks in poultry and wild birds, particularly in: Europe; North and South America; Asia. Human infection is rare. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthcare Brew What is long Covid? Healthcare Brew Long Covid is an illness that develops after a person has been infected with SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes Covid. An estimated 400 million people around the globe have been diagnosed with the condition ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times With Only Gloves To Protect Them, Farmworkers Say They Tend Sick Cows Amid Bird Flu unmc.edu KFF In early August, farmworkers gathered under a pavilion at a park here for a picnic to celebrate Farmworker Appreciation Day. One sign that this year was different from the others was the menu: Beef fajitas, tortillas, pico de gallo, chips, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spotlight PA Rising vaccine exemptions in Pa. schools up chance of measles outbreaks Spotlight PA As kids revel in the final days of summer break, Pennsylvania school nurses statewide are hustling to make sure students are vaccinated. The mandatory recordkeeping is routine, and helps school officials to keep children safe from preventable diseases ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Standard Bharat Biotech launches oral cholera vaccine after positive phase 3 trial Business Standard Indian vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech said on Tuesday its phase 3 trials of an oral cholera vaccine proved that it is safe for public use, and announced a global launch amid supply shortages and an expanding outbreak. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC7 New York New York City sprays pesticides to mitigate spread of mosquito-borne diseases ABC7 New York NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York has started to fight back against mosquitos and mosquito-borne illnesses in a mass pesticide spraying mission. Trucks from the health department fanned out repellent across Manhattan overnight to target the insects. Flag as irrelevant
	Axios Vaccine hesitancy eats into back-to-school shots Axios Why it matters: Lingering vaccine hesitancy from the pandemic is evident in pediatricians' offices as more parents opt out of the shots for measles, chicken pox, and whooping cough, among others, using non-medical religious exemptions. Flag as irrelevant
	UpperMichigansSource.com Health experts urge parents to vaccinate their students UpperMichigansSource.com In 2017 four Upper ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Age WA hit by egg shortage amid bird flu outbreak The Age WA is being impacted by the nation's largest bird flu outbreak, but relief is in sight as spring sets in. August 28, 2024 — 8.31pm. Save. Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Flag as irrelevant

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