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	health Daily update ⋅ September 21, 2024
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	The New York Times Drug Overdose Deaths Are Dropping. The Reasons Are Not Perfectly Clear. The New York Times The data suggests that some of the tools used to combat opioid overdoses, such as naloxone, the overdose-reversing medication, were having a significant impact. But researchers and federal and state health officials have puzzled ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters FDA Approves Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccine for Self- or Caregiver-Administration FDA.gov Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved FluMist for self- or caregiver-administration. FluMist is approved for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and B in individuals 2 through 49 years of age. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Whooping cough cases spike in the US, after people missed vaccinations during pandemic NPR Infectious diseases experts attribute the surge in cases of whooping cough — also known as pertussis — to a dip in vaccination rates that began during the pandemic. "Children during COVID did not see their health care ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Nasal Flu Vaccine Is Approved for At-Home Use The New York Times The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized at-home use of FluMist, opening the door for needle-shy people to have easy access to a nasal spray vaccine that is potentially lifesaving. The approval will allow, for the first time, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post FDA approves first nasal spray flu vaccine for use at home The Washington Post The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first at-home flu vaccine, a nasal spray that consumers with a prescription will be able to order online starting next year. Health experts say the convenience of the spray — FluMist — could lead ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News New York resident tests positive for EEE. Here's what to know about the mosquito-borne virus. CBS News NEW YORK — A New York resident has tested positive for the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE), the state health department said Friday. It's the first human case of EEE in the state in nearly 10 years. The patient lives in Ulster ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home CNN The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first flu vaccine that does not have to be administered by a health care provider, but it won't be available in time for this respiratory virus season. FluMist is a nasal spray manufactured by ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News New York state reports 1st human case of EEE in nearly a decade ABC News The rare mosquito-borne virus was detected in Ulster County. ByYouri Benadjaoud and Meredith Deliso. September 20, 2024, 5:13 PM. 3:24. Ways to protect yourself from West Nile, EEE virus. Health officials are sounding the alarm on the mosquito-borne ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP FDA approves at-home FluMist administration CIDRAP The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that it has approved self- or caregiver-administered FluMist, making it the first flu vaccine that doesn't have to be administered by a healthcare provider. intranasal flu vax Karen Mower / iStock. Flag as irrelevant
	Weill Cornell Medicine Newsroom Antiviral-resistant SARS-CoV-2 variants can emerge in immunocompromised people Cornell Chronicle Individuals with compromised immunity and persistent COVID-19 infections can harbor drug-resistant variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which have the potential to spread to the general population, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, the College of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Urgent action needed to understand links between air pollution and mental health, say researchers Medical Xpress In a paper published in the BJPsych Open, researchers led by psychiatrist Professor Kam Bhui at the University of Oxford say that while poor air quality is a risk factor for mental illness, progress in understanding the causes and impact has been too ... Flag as irrelevant
	Parade Magazine Managing Postmenopausal Weight Gain Starts With Behavioral Changes Before Menopause Clinical Advisor That is why it is crucial to help women maintain a healthy weight as they reach menopause, according to Donna Willenbrock, DNP, ANP-C, assistant professor of nursing at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, and owner of Thin Possible Adult Health NP PLLC, a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Alaska Public Media News Whooping cough spike reaches epidemic level in Alaska, public health experts warn Alaska Public Media News Dr. Janet Shen has been a pediatrician at the Children's Clinic in Anchorage for almost thirty years. And she said in the past few weeks, she's seen more cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, than in the rest of her career. Flag as irrelevant
	LAist Chinese immigrants from LA fare worse in heart study than Chicagoans LAist For the last couple decades, heart researchers have been following hundreds of older Chinese American immigrants in Los Angeles and Chicago as part of a study looking at the connection between immigration and cardiovascular disease. Flag as irrelevant
	Denver 7 Colorado News Walk to End Alzheimer's raises awareness and funds across Colorado Denver 7 Colorado News Thousands of loved ones, caregivers and supporters of Coloradans living with Alzheimer's disease will gather all across the state this fall for Alzheimer's Association Walks to End Alzheimer's. There are a total of 13 Alzheimer's Association of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC7 Los Angeles Moderate drinking could increase cancer risk, new research shows ABC7 Los Angeles The latest American Association for Cancer research report found overall cancer deaths fell 33 percent. This is likely due to lower smoking rates. But, scientists found adults under 50 are developing cancer in increasing numbers and alcohol consumption may ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The government is again mailing out free COVID tests. Here's what to know. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced that households can soon order free at-home COVID-19 tests for mail service. As with the 2023 program, each American household is eligible to receive four at-home antigen COVID tests ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Missouri Health Worker Who Had Contact With Bird Flu Patient Develops Symptoms, US Officials Report U.S. News & World Report (Reuters) - A second Missouri healthcare worker who had contact with a hospitalized patient infected with bird flu developed mild respiratory symptoms but was not tested for the virus, U.S. officials said on Friday. The number of people who were in ... Flag as irrelevant
	WINA AM 1070 Mosquito and Vector Management District Urges Residents to be Vigilant About Mosquitoes Santa Barbara Independent Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Mosquito-related news has been making national headlines recently including renowned public health scientist Dr. Anthony Fauci being hospitalized due to a West Nile virus ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKRC TV Cincinnati Allergy season expected to be severe this year; what you can do to get some relief WKRC TV Cincinnati Dr. Pramod Kelkar, an allergist at Allina Health Woodbury, explained that fall allergies are primarily caused by ragweed. "We have a lot of patients with ragweed allergies causing stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, red eye, even asthma can ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Quick takes: Measles uptick in US, more polio cases in 3 countries CIDRAP The number of measles cases reported in the United States this year has risen to 262, up 11 from a week ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported today in an update. Of the patients, 107 (41%) have been hospitalized, with the highest ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Whooping Cough Rising Fast, Especially Among Teens WebMD Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a respiratory illness spread through coughing, sneezing, or breathing very close to another person. Babies are given the DTaP vaccine to protect against whooping cough, diphtheria, and tetanus. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News UNICEF says adequate resources and mpox awareness can help stop Burundi outbreak in weeks ABC News A UNICEF official says Africa's second-largest mpox outbreak could be contained and ended with enough resources. The current outbreak has so far killed 723 across Africa, most in the Democratic Republic of Congo ... Flag as irrelevant
	Northwest Asian Weekly Got questions about the updated COVID vaccine? Here are answers. HSPH News September 18, 2024—Getting the new COVID booster is a good idea, according to vaccinologist Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In a September 13 Q&A on NPR's Science Friday, Corbett-Helaire, assistant professor of ... Flag as irrelevant
	VCU Health Breaking it down for patients: Explaining the new FDA mammogram rules VCU Health Priti Shah, M.D., is the director of Breast Imaging for VCU Health and VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center (VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center). By Sara McCloskey. About half of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News FDA approves first self-administered flu vaccine spray CBS News The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it had broadened the approval of the FluMist nasal spray to become the first "self-administered" influenza vaccine — though a delay in the change means the vaccine will not be available to ship to homes ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFAA.com Three additional cases of West Nile Virus in humans reported in Denton County WFAA.com According to Denton County Public Health, the three residents diagnosed live in Corinth, Denton and Carrollton, respectively. No further personal information will be released by the county to protect their confidentiality. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu World Alzheimer's Day: International survey finds 80% of people think dementia is normal part of ageing The Hindu Dementia is an umbrella term for several diseases affecting memory, other cognitive abilities and behaviour that interfere significantly with a person's ability to maintain their activities of daily living. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Fussy eating in children largely down to genetics, research shows The Guardian Parents who find themselves exasperated by their child's fussy eating, take heart: the refusal to tuck into a broader range of foods is largely down to genes rather than parenting, according to scientists. Researchers investigated eating habits in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yale Insights The Avian Flu Outbreak Remains a Concern—And We Still Aren't Ready to Respond Yale Insights H5N1 remains a major public health story, even if the press rarely covers it. We have had a concerning outbreak of H5N1 bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza, since early this year. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Amid statewide measles outbreak, Cook County residents remain "excited" about vaccines wtip.org Dr. Alexys Hillman of the Sawtooth Mountain clinic told WTIP that, though the numbers might not sound large, they are significant. She said that most people will recover from measles, but that there is a risk of long term impacts, including encephalitis ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Africa CDC congratulates Japan and DRC on the Signing of Notes for a donation of Mpox Vaccines ReliefWeb This donation comes at a pivotal time as the DRC continues to battle a regional Mpox outbreak, with cases rising significantly since November 2023. Japan's contribution is a crucial boost as the Mpox vaccine is the only shot currently approved for children ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Standard World Alzheimer's Day 2024: Everything you need to know about dementia Business Standard Every year on September 21, we commemorate World Alzheimer's Day to battle the stigma associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, encourage understanding, and increase public awareness of these disorders. It is a day to raise awareness and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Alzheimer's Expert: What Does the Future of Dementia Diagnosis Look Like? Technology Networks Professor Henrik Zetterberg shares his perspectives and research on developing next-generation diagnostics for dementia. Article. Published: September 20, 2024. |. Rhianna ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu UN to add nutrients to second round of Gaza polio vaccinations The Hindu The second round of a vaccination campaign to protect 6,40,000 children in Gaza against polio will also deliver micronutrients - essential vitamins and minerals - and conduct nutritional screening, a senior U.N. Children's Fund official said. Flag as irrelevant
	unicefusa.org Polio Vaccines Protect Children in Gaza Strip unicefusa.org Polio vaccination teams successfully reached more than half a million children in Gaza during Round One of an ambitious campaign. Parents "know there is no time to waste to protect their children," said Adele Khodr, UNICEF Regional Director for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	medicaldialogues.in Diabetes Complications Tied to Higher Risk for Gum Disease Rheumatology Advisor Fernando Valentim Bitencourt, D.D.S., from Aarhus University in Denmark, and colleagues investigated the association between individual and combined diabetic microvascular complications (i.e., neuropathy and retinopathy) and moderate/severe periodontitis. Flag as irrelevant
	URI Today URI expert Jannelle Couret discusses mosquito-borne diseases and prevention measures URI Today KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 20, 2024 – Rhode Island's least favorite summer guests have arrived: mosquitos, especially those carrying eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus. Several towns have taken measures to deal with the pests, ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.eurekalert.org Wastewater monitoring can detect foodborne illness, researchers find www.eurekalert.org image: The researchers tested raw sewage samples collected twice a week from two treatment plants in central Pennsylvania for non-typhoidal Salmonella and characterized isolates using whole genome sequencing. They recovered 43 Salmonella isolates from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette From the Heart: Buoyed by Pittsburgh community, Korion Health wins $1 million to build at-home stethoscopes Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Earlier this month, Anna Li stood on a glowing pink stage in London and told an international panel of judges about a patient who changed her life. "He came in for chest pain that had gone untreated for years and had finally become unbearable," Ms. Li ... Flag as irrelevant
	Alzforum Put a RING on It: Targeting Intracellular Tau Aggregates for Destruction Alzforum A ubiquitin ligase conjugated to an anti-tau nanobody cleared tangles in mice. Replacing the nanobody with aggregation-prone tau achieved the same result. These strategies spare monomeric tau. Other aggregates could ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Forever chemicals are everywhere. These burnt wood chips could help change that CBC.ca Vancouver researchers say they've found a way to destroy highly resistant PFAS, also known as 'forever chemicals,' with a new technology that removes them from drinking water before they end up in the environment — and our bodies. Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing – 19 September 2024 World Health Organization In the capital N'Djamena, I met with the President of Chad, His Excellency Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, to express my thanks for Chad's generosity in welcoming refugees from Sudan, even though it is putting a huge strain on the host communities and the health ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun Antidepressant shows promise for treating brain tumors Science Daily Date: September 20, 2024; Source: ETH Zurich; Summary: Researchers have used a drug screening platform they developed to show that an antidepressant, currently on the market, kills tumor cells in the dreaded glioblastoma -- at least in the cell-culture ... Flag as irrelevant
	AsiaOne Scientists discover novel approach to rejuvenate aged egg cells Science Daily Researchers have developed an innovative technique to rejuvenate aged oocytes, or immature egg cells, to boost their quality, paving the way for improved outcomes for in-vitro fertilization. This groundbreaking approach involves constructing hybrid ovarian ... Flag as irrelevant

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