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	health Daily update ⋅ August 29, 2024
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	The New York Times The Mosquito-Borne Virus Raising Alarms in the Northeast The New York Times What's causing all of the alarm? A mosquito-borne virus called Eastern equine encephalitis, which is so rare that most infectious disease experts might never see a case. This year, at least four states have reported human E.E.E. infections. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times A Rare but Dangerous Mosquito-Borne Virus Is Changing Routines in Massachusetts The New York Times Ten communities are at high or critical risk from Eastern equine encephalitis, which killed a man in New Hampshire this month and sickened two people in Massachusetts and Vermont. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post How to protect yourself from mosquito bites The Washington Post What to know · Should I be using DEET? · What if I don't want to spray DEET on my skin? · What's the best DEET alternative? · How long do chemical repellents work? · Do essential oils work to repel mosquitoes? · What about ultrasonic or wearable devices? Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post 60% of baby and toddler food doesn't meet nutrition standards, study finds The Washington Post About 60 percent of packaged baby food sold in the United States fails to meet nutritional standards established by the World Health Organization, according to research published recently that opens a window into the role that inadequate diet poses in ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Five ways mpox dey different from Covid BBC News Wen di World Health Organisation (WHO) declare mpox as global health emergency for di second time in two years, many pipo ask: shey dis na di new Covid-19? Scientists and health experts agree say na valid concern, but tok say di answer na No. Flag as irrelevant
	The New Yorker What Can We Learn from Menstrual Blood? The New Yorker Doctors suggested that she might have irritable-bowel syndrome, cystic fibrosis, cervical cancer, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, or ovarian torsion, and they advised her to do pelvic-floor therapy, take antispasmodic medications, and make changes to her diet. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Kidney Donor Mortality Plummets Over 30 Years Medscape The risk for perioperative mortality among living kidney donors has significantly declined over the past 30 years, with the most recent decade showing less than one death per 10,000 donations. Male donors and those with a history of hypertension are ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Donating a kidney is even safer now than thought, US study shows ABC News WASHINGTON -- People who volunteer to donate a kidney face an even lower risk of death from the operation than doctors have long thought, researchers reported Wednesday. The study tracked 30 years of living kidney donation ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP CDC snapshot details Oropouche virus infection in 21 travelers to Cuba CIDRAP The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state partners from Florida and New York yesterday reported their clinical findings on 21 imported Oropouche virus cases reported this summer. The team's early online report appears in Morbidity ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY COVID, RSV, flu: Here are all the vaccines recommended for you this year USA TODAY But this fall and winter season will not be like years past. Since the pandemic, health officials have approved new vaccines to help Americans combat severe symptoms from COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and influenza. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY HHS Releases Campaign to Promote Vaccine Recommendations for RSV, COVID-19, and Flu Pharmacy Times The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a national campaign aimed to inform the public about common respiratory viruses and available vaccines. In the campaign, called "Risk Less. Do More.", the researchers intend to promote ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico What to know about new Covid-19 vaccines Politico While the risk of hospitalization and death is nowhere near what it was in 2021, there is still a danger, particularly for the elderly or those with compromised immune systems. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times How Wildfire Smoke Threatens Health The New York Times Environmental scientists believe that wildfires pose a risk to health long after a fire stops burning. But there are many factors they still don't fully understand, like exactly how smoke moves through the body or how exposure to it might affect human ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Africa's mpox cases continue steady rise, first vaccine doses arrive in Nigeria CIDRAP About 4,000 more mpox cases were reported in Africa last week, mostly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the head of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said yesterday. In another development, Nigeria yesterday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Study based in Southern California reveals health impacts of repeated wildfires and smoke exposure Medical Xpress University of California, Irvine public health researchers have published a study in the journal Environmental Research Health highlighting the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and smoke exposure on physical and mental health, local economies ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com More Michigan students are waiving required vaccines. Check out your school's rate. mlive.com Michigan students are declining vaccinations required for school entry at an increasing rate. For three three consecutive years, the state has reported vaccine waiver rate increases, with the 2023-24 school year rate (5.7%) reaching the highest point ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Nigeria receives 10000 doses of mpox vaccines from US Reuters ABUJA, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Nigeria has received 10,000 doses of the mpox vaccine from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the first batch of the vaccine to reach the country which has confirmed 40 cases with no fatalities so far. Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona's Family Study: Twice the odds of dementia diagnosis depending on where you live Arizona's Family For the first time, this study shows that differences in diagnosis by region aren't tied to risk level but instead to the quality of health care systems. This study used data from Medicare records for ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Catching up on sleep at weekends may lower heart disease risk by a fifth – study The Guardian Data from more than 90,000 people in the UK suggests compensating for lack of sleep during the week with extra snooze time at the weekend can mitigate the negative effects of sleep deprivation. Findings ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Mpox to add to sub-Saharan Africa's fiscal pressures, rating agency Fitch warns Reuters NAIROBI, Aug 28 (Reuters) - A rapid spread of the mpox virus in sub-Saharan Africa could add to the fiscal pressures many countries in the region are already experiencing, ratings agency Fitch said on Wednesday. Potentially deadly mpox was declared ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Type 2 diabetes drug associated with 35% lower risk of dementia, study finds The Guardian Repurposing medication that has already been licensed for treating dementia could speed up the process of testing them in clinical trials, as well as making it significantly cheaper, she said. "If we are to cure dementia ... Flag as irrelevant
	Imperial College London Food allergy doubles in the UK over last decade but many still without treatment Imperial College London In a new analysis, researchers from Imperial College London estimate that the number of people living with food allergies in England has increased significantly between 2008 and 2018. The analysis found that up to 4% of preschool-aged children have a food ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC7 Bay Area Invasive 'yellow fever mosquito' known to carry disease found in North Concord ABC7 Bay Area Inspectors from the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District are testing standing water in areas in northern Concord. They are looking for eggs and larvae of Aedes Aegypti mosquitos - a potentially dangerous bug. "You ... Flag as irrelevant
	Economic Times Cases of West Nile Grow as Virus Spreads to 33 States WebMD So far in 2024, there have been 289 cases of West Nile virus in the U.S., and two-thirds of them have been serious cases with neurological effects like brain swelling or, in rare instances, respiratory paralysis. The high-risk season for West Nile virus is ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News 'Reassuring' new research suggests heart damage caused by severe COVID-19 doesn't worsen ABC News More research is needed into the ultimate long-term effects of the virus on non-vaccinated patients. abc.net.au/news/covid-cardio- ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist We will one day be able to slow, halt and even eradicate Alzheimer's New Scientist Last week, the UK's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency approved a medicine called lecanemab. But NICE, a body that advises whether new treatments are cost-effective, has issued a preliminary decision that this won ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHO | Regional Office for Africa Intensifying efforts to end TB in South Africa - Cloned WHO | Regional Office for Africa Pretoria – One night in September 2023, 21-year-old university student Sinalo Tungwashe, who had been experiencing flu-like symptoms for some weeks, was roused from a fitful sleep by sharp chest pains. "I was struggling to breathe," he recalls. Flag as irrelevant
	Northwestern University NewsCenter Bacterial cells transmit memories to offspring Northwestern University NewsCenter Bacterial cells can "remember" brief, temporary changes to their bodies and immediate surroundings, a new Northwestern University and University of Texas-Southwestern study has found. And, although these changes are not encoded in the cell's genetics, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vox This ancient disease still kills 1 million people every year Vox A new generation of drugs promised salvation from hepatitis B and C. What went wrong? ... Hepatitis has been known to humankind for centuries. But despite the development of promising new treatments, global deaths have been on the rise. Flag as irrelevant
	Motherly Inc. Department of Health Governor.Pa.gov Influenza (also called the "flu") is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness and, at times, can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Standard Certain diabetes medicines could help ward off dementia, suggests new study Business Standard Scientists found there was a 35 per cent reduced risk of dementia associated with a class of drugs that includes AstraZeneca Plc's Forxiga and Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH's Jardiance, which are called sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors. They were ... Flag as irrelevant
	WQOW TV News 18 Whooping cough cases identified in Eau Claire County WQOW TV News 18 EAU CLAIRE COUNTY (WQOW) - A very contagious respiratory illness is making its way through the Chippewa Valley. The Eau Claire City-County Health Department said several cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have been identified in Eau Claire County. Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Diabetes Drugs Could Help Ward Off Dementia, New Study Suggests Bloomberg Certain types of medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes might help to prevent some cases of dementia, according to new research that builds on previous evidence suggesting these drugs might be useful in countering debilitating diseases associated with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Alzheimer's Research UK Dementia less common among people taking certain diabetes drugs Alzheimer's Research UK In the new study, researchers based in Korea used the country's National Health Insurance Service database to identify 110,885 adults who were taking one of two different drugs – sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors, or dipeptidyl peptidase-4 ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedicineNet Study Finds That Multiple Sclerosis May Be Associated with Lower Risk of Alzheimer's Disease National MS Society Blood samples were collected from 100 people with MS older than 60 and from a control group of 300 individuals of similar age, genetic risk, and cognitive ability. Researchers analyzed blood levels of amyloid – a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Dengue survivors at higher risk of long-term health issues compared to COVID-19 patients: study The Hindu The study found that patients who suffered from dengue have a 55 per cent higher risk of developing heart complications, such as an irregular heartbeat rhythm and blood clots, compared to patients infected with the viral COVID-19 infection. Flag as irrelevant
	Optics.org Autofluorescence reveals bacteria in wounds for infection prevention Optics.org USC survey points to reduction in chronic wound complications and improved patient outcomes. ... Healing of chronic wounds requires sterile conditions and avoidance of infections. But methods for detecting the "bioburden," or quantity and types of ... Flag as irrelevant
	British Heart Foundation Catching up on sleep at the weekend could cut heart disease risk British Heart Foundation Catching up on sleep at the weekend could cut the risk of heart disease by up to 20 per cent, according to research presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in London. In the foreground of the photo there is a digital alarm clock ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Avian flu has infected dairy cows in more than a dozen US states – a microbiologist explains how the virus is spreading Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance The H5N1 virus has infected about 900 people since 2003, and more than half of them died. But so far there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission. 29 August 2024; 5 min read; by The Conversation. Although H5N1 typically infects wild birds, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News Dr Catherine Mummery explains more about new Alzheimer's drug lecanemab ITV News Lecanemab is the first drug shown to slow the destruction of the brain in Alzheimer's disease. However, NICE says there are still concerns about its effectiveness, its cost and also its safety and that for a drug that does not cure, reverse or halt ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Many Women Unaware of Preventive Benefits of Diet for Breast Cancer Risk The ASCO Post The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a national nonprofit health advocacy group comprising over 17,000 physicians. Currently, the organization recommends a four-pronged approach to preventing breast cancer: eating a whole-foods, plant ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Meat Consumption Linked to Increased Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Rheumatology Advisor HealthDay News — Consumption of unprocessed red meat, processed meat, and poultry is associated with an increased incidence of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online in the September issue of The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. Flag as irrelevant
	District Health Department 10 National Childhood Obesity Awareness/Fruits and Vegetables Month (9/2024) District Health Department 10 Childhood obesity is a critical public health challenge, affecting one in three children in the United States. The impact is significant, with young individuals at risk for serious conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and mental health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rochester Democrat and Chronicle COVID cases surge in New York as new vaccines roll out Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Recent data shows high levels of COVID-19 infections across New York communities, with new strains like KP.3.1.1 driving the surge. Wastewater testing has indicated the virus was significant in cities from Rochester to Yonkers, marked by red "high ... Flag as irrelevant
	Governor.Pa.gov Department of Health Governor.Pa.gov Mpox Vaccination Basics ... Getting fully vaccinated for Mpox means you are helping to prevent Mpox in the future. JYNNEOS is a 2-dose vaccine developed to protect against Mpox and smallpox infections. People need to get both doses of the vaccine for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Extreme heat and rain are fueling rising cases of mosquito-borne diseases unmc.edu Science News When it rains, it pours. And when it pours, mosquitoes pop up. A series of storms slammed the northeastern United States on August 18, unleashing torrents of rain and causing flash floods across parts of New York and Connecticut. Flag as irrelevant
	Citizen Intensifying efforts to end TB in South Africa ReliefWeb 53% decrease in TB incidence since 2015. 56% reduction in number of missing TB cases since 2019. 33% increase in treatment coverage since 2020. Pretoria – One night in September 2023, 21-year-old university student Sinalo Tungwashe, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPRI.com Reed Delivers $200000 to Help RI Combat EEE Senator Jack Reed That is why U.S. Senator Jack Reed led the successful effort to include $200,000 in FY24 federal funding to help Rhode Island officials combat Eastern equine encephalitis, the rare but life-threatening mosquito-borne infection known as EEE. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times The uniqueness of human vulnerability to brain aging in great ape evolution www.science.org In humans, we show a positive relationship between cerebral aging and cortical expansion, whereas no such relationship was found in chimpanzees. This human-specific association between strong aging effects and large relative cortical expansion is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Canadian Health Coalition Poorest Ontarians less likely to access cataract surgeries in private, for-profit clinics: study Canadian Health Coalition This week's edition of who is saying what about public health care is compiled by Pat Van Horne. Poorest Ontarians less likely to access cataract surgeries in private, for-profit surgical clinics: study. "Canadians should be concerned when really solid ... Flag as irrelevant

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