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	health Daily update ⋅ September 30, 2024
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	Los Angeles Times Mosquito-borne virus spread at 'unprecedented' levels in LA County. Climate change may make things worse Los Angeles Times Climate change is exacerbating the risk of potentially dangerous mosquito-borne diseases in California — threatening to turn more of those annoying-but-harmless bites into severe illnesses, experts say. California already grapples with West Nile virus, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Stressed out? These 8 skills can help boost mood and reduce anxiety NPR Over the last 20 years, Judith Moskowitz a research psychologist at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine, has been researching a set of eight skills and practices to help people increase positive emotions and decrease anxiety, even amid hard times. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Los Angeles County Logs Fourth Case of Locally Acquired Dengue Medscape Clinicians are advised to remain vigilant to dengue in patients with acute febrile illness and to test for dengue and report cases of suspected mosquito-borne illness, according to the press release. Symptoms can include fever, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Rwanda reports 8 deaths linked to Ebola-like Marburg virus days after it declared an outbreak ABC News Rwanda says that eight people have died so far from the highly contagious Marburg virus. ByIGNATIUS SSUUNA Associated Press. September 30, 2024, 4:11 AM. 1:13. National headlines from ABC News. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Vaccine research group marks 30 years of saving lives BBC News Prof Sir Andrew Pollard, director of the Oxford Vaccine Group, said it had been exciting to see the artwork (pictured behind him) come to life. A pioneering vaccine development organisation has marked its 30th anniversary by unveiling a specially ... Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Managing and Monitoring Cardiotoxic Risks During Cancer Treatment Pharmacy Times Pharmacy Times interviewed Aaron Adkisson, PharmD, an ambulatory clinical pharmacist - cardiooncology/general cardiology at UK HealthCare in Lexington, Kentucky, about the risk of developing heart failure and cardiomyopathy during treatment with cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Prominent NIH Neuroscientist Fired Over Alleged Research Misconduct Medscape Eliezer Masliah, MD, director of the neuroscience division at the National Institute on Aging (NIA), has been "relieved of his position" following an investigation by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that turned up research misconduct, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Rwanda limits funeral sizes due to Marburg virus outbreak BBC News Rwandan authorities have restricted funeral sizes for victims of Marburg virus in an effort to curb an outbreak of the highly contagious disease. Eight people have died during Rwanda's first outbreak of the virus, which was confirmed on Friday by the ... Flag as irrelevant
	UMN News Talking seasonal vaccines with U of M UMN News Professor Rebecca Wurtz from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health shares her expertise on why the COVID-19 and flu vaccines are so important, and when the best time is to get vaccinated this year. Flag as irrelevant
	WFYI Getting the COVID vaccine during pregnancy protects newborns from hospitalization WFYI Nicole Fahey, six months pregnant, receives a Pfizer vaccination from a nurse on Nov. 3, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA. Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times. Nearly ... Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization World Heart Day World Health Organization By Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia. The World Heart Day 2024 is commemorated with a powerful call to "Use Heart for Action". This emphasizes the urgency of raising awareness on heart health and accelerating actions to prevent, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Autoimmune diseases more common in women who stop ovulating before 40 News-Medical.net Low anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels among reproductive-aged women are associated with various autoimmune diseases, including thyroid autoimmunity, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and ankylosing spondylitis. Flag as irrelevant
	WTOP UVA cancer center pushes for more screenings as number of diagnoses rise among younger Americans WTOP Cancer prevention and breakthroughs in cancer treatment have helped lower the nation's cancer death rate, but an annual report by the American Association for Cancer Research found the number of cancer cases is growing, particularly among people under ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Second Mpox case in Kerala triggers Health Ministry alerts; essential dos and don'ts for managing Mpox Times of India The Union Health Ministry has issued advisories to states and union territories to curb transmission. Measures include increasing public awareness, isolating suspected cases, and ensuring timely testing and treatment to contain the outbreak. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Not all ultra-processed foods are made alike: Researchers warn against villainizing entire food group News-Medical.net Several recent studies have found associations between UPF consumption and adverse health outcomes, including increased risks of obesity, overweight, heart disease, type-2 diabetes, and cancer. Researchers have also found that individuals consuming ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.med.wisc.edu Maternal blood pressure program expands to help women facing health risks www.med.wisc.edu The program, called Staying Healthy After Childbirth (STAC) is led by Dr. Kara Hoppe, a UW Health maternal-fetal medicine specialist and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Times Drinking more than four cups of coffee per day increases risk of stroke, research finds The Irish Times According to the research, fizzy drinks, including both sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened such as diet or zero sugar, were linked with a 22 per cent increased chance of stroke, and the risk increased sharply with two or more of these drinks a day. Flag as irrelevant
	Josh Kurtz CDC says Maryland, and most of the nation, has had fewer overdose deaths in 2024 Josh Kurtz Still, the gains left state health officials and substance use researchers optimistic that the state's "opioid crisis" might be improving. "There's a lot to be hopeful for right now," said Special Secretary ... Flag as irrelevant
	Feinberg News Center Study Advocates for Alternative Biopsy Approach to Detecting Prostate Cancer Feinberg News Center Primary investigator Edward Schaeffer, MD, PhD, the chair and Harold Binstein Professor of Urology, was senior author of the study published in JAMA Oncology. Prostate cancer is the second most common ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mirage News Thousands more people with type 1 diabetes to get artificial pancreas in NHS roll out NHS England These groundbreaking devices continually monitor the individual's glucose levels and then automatically adjust the amount of insulin given to them through a pump. The NHS is a global leader in rolling out the cutting-edge technology to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Time for your flu shot — and get the RSV and new COVID-19 vaccine, too! Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center These three viral respiratory illnesses — flu, RSV and COVID-19 — can be particularly dangerous to people with cancer. Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center recommends all three vaccines for cancer patients if cleared by their physician, and patients ... Flag as irrelevant
	Axios Whooping cough rebounds to pre-pandemic levels Axios Why it matters: Lower children's vaccination rates are opening the door to more outbreaks of the disease, also known as pertussis. And the end of COVID-era masking requirements and remote learning also are driving higher transmission. Flag as irrelevant
	India Today Poor oral hygiene can raise risk of head and neck cancer India Today In Short · Lack of oral hygiene can increase the risk of head and neck cancers · The findings revealed 13 types of bacteria linked to increased cancer risk · Symptoms of head and neck cancer depend on its location and stage. Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times New 'Tetris' tech paves way for faster cancer diagnoses The Straits Times (From left) NUS' Associate Professor Brian Lim, Dr Noah Sundah, Dr Liu Yu and Associate Professor Shao Huilin developed Tetris, a novel technology that maps out diverse protein interactions. PHOTO: NUS INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY. Flag as irrelevant
	India Today Plastic wrap, cardboard contain chemicals linked to breast cancer: Study India Today The chemicals found in these food packaging items included PFAs, bisphenols and phthalates - which are already considered hazardous by researchers. PFAs have been nicknamed "forever chemicals" because they don't ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Study Finds Brain Network That Could Protect Against PTSD www.psychiatrist.com Clinical relevance: A study indicates that neurostimulation therapies targeting a specific brain circuit may effectively treat PTSD, particularly in veterans with traumatic brain injuries. Damage to the amygdala region is associated with a lower risk ... Flag as irrelevant
	Inc.com 4 More Health Care Workers Develop Symptoms After Contact with Bird Flu Patient Inc.com So far, six healthcare workers who came in contact with the Missouri patient have developed symptoms. Only one of them was tested negative for the virus via a PCR test, while the blood samples of the others have been sent for antibody testing, the Centers ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News QuicDNA project expands across Wales, revolutionising lung cancer diagnosis ctmuhb.nhs.wales The project is committed to collecting real-world evidence on the value and impact of liquid biopsy testing in cancer treatment pathways, contributing to Value-Based Health Care. Originally conducted at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board ... Flag as irrelevant
	GANT News New York State Department of Health Recognizes Sepsis Awareness Month With Focus On Children New York State Department of Health Early Identification, Treatment and Prevention of Infection Critical in Reducing Risk of Sepsis in Children ... ALBANY, N.Y. ... "Sepsis is a serious infection in the bloodstream and it is always a life-threatening medical emergency," State Health Commissioner ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News ACT NOW to improve the care received in a sickle cell crisis www.england.nhs.uk My son and around 17,000 adults and children in England have a sickle cell disorder. Their bodies produce unusually shaped red blood cells that can block blood vessels and lead to a serious complication known as sickle cell crisis. Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Healthy Heart, Uninterrupted Sleep: Optimizing sleep positions and accessories for every age group Times of India It underscores the necessity of proper spinal alignment and pressure relief to enhance circulation and mitigate heart problems, highlighting specific recommendations for infants, teenagers, adults, and older individuals. Flag as irrelevant
	Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Fall and winter can worsen seasonal affective disorder. What you need to know. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle The slide into winter can be challenging for many living in cold weather climes, but especially for people with seasonal affective disorder, which is a subtype of clinical depression with a seasonal pattern. Flag as irrelevant
	WTOP Extra hours of shut-eye on weekends boost heart health, study finds WTOP "Those who got the most 'catch up' sleep on the weekend, tended to have the lower incidents of cardiovascular outcomes," said Dr. Joe Lodato, a cardiologist at Kaiser Permanente in D.C.. Flag as irrelevant
	Audacy Study says 3600 chemicals associated with food packaging found in people Audacy The researchers found polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, bisphenol, metals, volatile organic compounds and phthalates. The chemicals were detected in human blood, hair, breastmilk, and urine. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Cooked or raw? 7 vegetable prep preferences that stir up controversy The Seattle Times Those who are raw food advocates argue that cooking vegetables takes away nutrients while raw vegetables contain higher levels of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. However, this may not always be the case. While cooking vegetables can result in the loss ... Flag as irrelevant
	NewsNation Now More brain injuries will occur from contact sports: Doctor NewsNation Now (NewsNation) — In the wake of legendary NFL quarterback Brett Favre's revelation of being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, the spotlight is once more on the relationship between contact sports and brain injuries. Flag as irrelevant
	www.health-ni.gov.uk Nesbitt sets out series of autumn initiatives www.health-ni.gov.uk Change is an "ongoing reality" for hospital services in Northern Ireland, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has told MLAs. Department of Health Latest News image white text on a departmental blue background. Mr Nesbitt has written to Assembly members ahead ... Flag as irrelevant

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