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	health Daily update ⋅ August 5, 2024
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	The New York Times Can Stress Really Give You a Round 'Cortisol Face'? The New York Times "You're not ugly. You just have cortisol face," Mandana Zarghami told viewers at the start of a recent TikTok video, one of many on the social platform blaming a rounded, puffy face on high levels of the hormone. Hundreds of lifestyle and beauty ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSL.com BYU dietetics professor uses AI to create national glycemic index KSL.com PROVO — A new study from a BYU professor is giving insights into the quality of popularly consumed carbohydrates in the U.S. with a new glycemic index and database developed with the use of artificial intelligence. Nutrition and dietetics professor ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com EEE risk level now high in two Mass. towns, state health department says masslive.com The Massachusetts Department of Health raised the Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) risk level to high in Middleborough and Carver on Friday after mosquito samples collected in the area tested positive for the virus. The positive samples were collected ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Age Cooling tower that caused deadly Legionnaires' outbreak found The Age Victoria's Chief Health Officer Clare Looker said tests had revealed the Laverton North tower was likely to be behind the 77 confirmed and nine suspected cases of the disease, the state's worst Legionnaire's disease outbreak in more than two decades. Flag as irrelevant
	The Economist How to reduce the risk of developing dementia The Economist It lists 14 of these, adding two to those in its previous report in 2020: untreated vision loss; and high levels of LDL cholesterol. Most news about dementia seems depressing, despite recent advances in treatments for some of those with Alzheimer's disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	Texas Farm Bureau Chronic wasting disease found in deer in Spokane The Columbian The lymph nodes of the deceased deer tested positive after being submitted to the Washington Animal Disease Laboratory at Washington State University in July. The disease has been documented in wild or captive members of the deer family ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Rising cancer rates in younger generations signal urgent need for early-life prevention strategies News-Medical.net Previously, the authors reported an increased incidence of eight cancers over time in successively younger birth cohorts in the US. Besides, people born between 1965 and 1980 might have increased incidence rates of all leading cancers combined ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today Your pedicure can give your foot a fungal infection India Today For instance, when instruments used for cuticle cutting and fixing are not properly sterilised between clients, there is a risk of transmitting diseases such as hepatitis C. Maintaining high hygiene standards in nail salons is crucial to prevent such ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today Why millennials and Gen Z are at a higher cancer risk than ever before India Today A new study found 17 types of cancer more common in millennials and Gen Z · In India, cancer cases are rising among younger adults, with 14,61,427 new cases projected in 2022 · Experts stress the importance of lifestyle changes, early screenings, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Keto diet helps with weight loss but also raises cholesterol levels New Scientist Eating a keto diet, which involves consuming most of your calories from fat and very little from carbohydrates, does lead to weight loss, but may also clog arteries and negatively affect the gut microbiome. Also known as ketogenic diets, ... Flag as irrelevant
	UKNow Boost your brain: the power of a healthy diet UKNow A diet high in sugars and processed foods can weaken brain function and negatively impact mental health. Your brain requires healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and lean meat to keep it running smoothly ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India 'Deadliest' mpox variant spreads in multiple African countries; know signs and symptoms Times of India The World Health Organization confirmed its severe threat. The Congo Basin strain is more severe, with a higher fatality rate and greater transmissibility. Necessary precautions are emphasized to curb its spread. Flag as irrelevant
	WHO | Regional Office for Africa Mozambique introduces R21 vaccine, bolstering malaria control efforts WHO | Regional Office for Africa Maputo, 5 August 2024 – Mozambique today reached an important milestone in malaria prevention among children with the introduction of the R21 vaccine, which will help reduce malaria cases and save thousands of children's lives each year. Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Health Talk | Why Hepatitis B elimination in India needs a harder push Hindustan Times On July 28, the world observed Hepatitis B Day, a crucial event dedicated to raising awareness about hepatitis B, an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). This infection can manifest in two forms: acute (short and severe) or chronic ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today Over 11000 people who ate bacon, hot dogs developed dementia in 43-year-study India Today Regularly eating processed red meats like bacon, hot dogs, sausage, and salami may increase the risk of developing dementia, according to new research presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, US. Flag as irrelevant
	The Star, Kenya Mpox virus: How to protect yourself from infection The Star, Kenya Two years after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), Kenya confirmed the first case. The Ministry of Health has stated that to avoid contracting the disease, ... Flag as irrelevant
	SBS Source of deadly legionnaires' outbreak in Victoria found, health authorities say SBS A cooling tower at Laverton North in Melbourne's west has been identified as the source after dozens of towers in the suburb and neighbouring Derrimut were disinfected. "I am hopeful we've contained the source of the outbreak," Chief Health Officer ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Medical Journal of Australia MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 23: Lung cancer screening to save lives The Medical Journal of Australia Professor of Respiratory Medicine at Macquarie University Hospital, Alvin Ing told the MJA the screening program could push the cure rate for lung cancer to as high as 90%,. More information, including who's eligible for the Program, is available here. Flag as irrelevant
	KTTC Minnesota sees rabies spike due to infected skunks KTTC MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Two new dementia risk factors identified ABC News Dementia is the second leading cause of death of all Australians. But rates of dementia are going down, in part because people are changing their lifestyles. A major paper published in the Lancet has identified 14 modifiable risk factors — two more ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times This California COVID surge is stronger, longer-lasting than expected, surprising experts Los Angeles Times The strength of this summer's COVID surge probably is largely related to the ever-more infectious subvariants that continue to emerge as the coronavirus evolves, said Dr. Elizabeth Hudson, regional chief of infectious disease at Kaiser Permanente Southern ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Day Devlin Brown at the water cooler: With omega-3 oils, the fish beats the capsule Business Day Q: I've heard murmurs about fish oil supplements not being all they're made out to be. What are your views on supplementing with fish oil capsules for their omega-3 fatty acids? A: A quick google search for "fish oil" will bring up dozens and dozens of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Australian Financial Review Ozempic maker wants taxpayer subsidy for new Wegovy drug The Australian Financial Review Danish drug giant Novo Nordisk wants taxpayers to subsidise access to its blockbuster weight loss medication Wegovy after generating $605 million in revenue from Australia last year. The company will soon make its third attempt at persuading the ... Flag as irrelevant
	RNZ Should you worry about safety of non-stick cookware? RNZ If you have non-stick pots and pans in your kitchen, you might be worried about whether they're safe to use. Common concerns are usually focused on the use of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the coatings of non-stick cookware. Flag as irrelevant
	Bakersfield Now Valley fever awareness month kicks off with Kern Medical fundraisers Bakersfield Now BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — August is valley fever awareness month and the valley fever institute at kern medical is doing a few different fundraisers to raise awareness for the disease. Dr. Rasha Kuran joins Eyewitness News Mornings to talk more ... Flag as irrelevant
	ReliefWeb WHO EMR Polio Bulletin Issue No. 1347, Week 30 (ending on 28/07/2024) ReliefWeb Wild Poliovirus. ▫ No new WPV1 case reported this week. The WPV1 case count in 2024 to date is 18 (9 each from Afghanistan andPakistan). In 2023, the countremains 12 (6 each from Afghanistan and Pakistan). ▫ Fourteen new WPV1 positive environmental ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Westfield Health Bulletin: Public health vigilance lets big events like Olympics happen masslive.com And the crowd goes wild! GOAT gymnast Simone Biles defies gravity with grace. Swimmer extraordinaire Leon Marchand, with French and U.S./ASU fans, wins two golds on the same day, breaks records and knocks off two Olympic reigning champions. Flag as irrelevant

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