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	health Daily update ⋅ October 18, 2024
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	CNN Some IUDs linked to higher rates of breast cancer, but overall risk remains low CNN In the United States, about 1 in 10 women ages 15 to 49 uses an IUD or other form of long-acting reversible contraception, according to CDC data. Science Photo Library/Getty ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Serious infections linked to dementia risk, study shows The Washington Post A new study published in Nature Aging adds to growing evidence that severe infections, including flu, herpes and respiratory tract infections, are linked to accelerated brain atrophy and increased risk of dementia years later. It also hints at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Can Weight Loss Drugs Also Treat Addiction? Medscape A new study provides more evidence that glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) used to treat diabetes and obesity could be repurposed for opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). Researchers found that patients with OUD ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Postpartum mental health care still out of reach for many despite destigmatization efforts CBS News For Katherine Schiefer, whose son Owen was born five months ago, motherhood the second time around has felt drastically different. The 35-year-old lawyer was recently diagnosed with postpartum depression after her husband John encouraged her to get ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Ozempic shows promise for treating alcohol and drug abuse, study finds NPR Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar medications for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss could also help people struggling with addiction, according to a new study. Researchers found that people addicted to alcohol who also had a prescription for Ozempic or ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Fentanyl deaths in the US have dropped faster than expected, CDC says NPR A hopeful and unexpected drop in U.S. drug overdose deaths appears to be gaining speed. Fatal overdoses are down 12.7%, according to data released this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It marks another significant improvement ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Whooping cough is at a decade-high level in US ABC News The increase is not unexpected — whooping cough peaks every three to five years, health experts said. And the numbers indicate a return to levels before the coronavirus pandemic, when whooping cough and other contagious illnesses plummeted. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP CDC confirms recent cases in California dairy workers as virus strikes 15 more farms CIDRAP In other avian flu developments, APHIS today confirmed an outbreak at a commercial poultry farm reported by Utah earlier this week. The facility in Cache County is a layer farm that has 1.8 million birds. Also ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Atlantic The 'Peak Obesity' Illusion The Atlantic America's obesity rate looks to be plateauing—again. By Daniel Engber. a white measuring tape curled into a graph-like curve with two peaks ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News New endometriosis diagnosis method for UK women BBC News A GP practice in Swindon is helping pioneer a new diagnostic test that could help some women get a faster diagnosis for endometriosis. Currently the main way to diagnose whether a patient has the disease on the NHS is through a surgical procedure ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Deaths top 1000 in Africa's mpox outbreak CIDRAP Meanwhile, cases continue to rise at internally displaced person camps in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) North Kivu province, which house 2.5 million people at 13 sites. So far, 697 mpox infections have been reported from the camps, 333 of them ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times More Research Links IUDs to Breast Cancer Risk The New York Times A study published Wednesday found that women using contraceptive intrauterine devices that deliver a certain hormone are at increased risk of breast cancer, though risk of the disease in these women remained low overall. The research looked at 78,595 ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Hormonal IUDs Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk MedPage Today Women younger than 50 who used a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (IUD) had a significantly higher risk of breast cancer as compared with women who did not use hormonal contraceptives, a Danish registry study showed. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Mpox vaccine rollout in Congo slower than expected, health official says Reuters KIBATI, Democratic Republic of Congo, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Congo needs to do more to raise awareness about mpox and the availability of vaccines, an official with the response team said on Thursday, warning the campaign to distribute the shots would take ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Times Standing Desks Don't Cut Stroke or Heart Failure Risk WebMD Oct. 17, 2024 – People who use a standing desk for health benefits may need to re-evaluate their time spent with it. New research suggests that using a standing desk doesn't reduce the chance of problems like heart disease or strokes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR The flu shot is different this year, thanks to COVID NPR That's because there have been no confirmed flu cases caused by the Influenza B/Yamagata lineage since spring 2020. And the Food and Drug Administration decided this year that the strain now poses little to no threat to human health. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Whooping Cough Cases Spiking in US. Here's How to Protect Yourself Healthline New CDC data shows a resurgence in whooping cough, with cases returning to "pre-pandemic levels." Experts believe that missed routine vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic may be partially driving the increase in whooping cough cases. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Hormonal IUDs increase risk of breast cancer nearly the same as hormonal pills, study finds ABC News In this undated stock photo an IUD is held by a medical professional. Adobe Stock. Women who use a hormone ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal Weight-Loss Drugs Cut Drug and Alcohol Abuse, According to New Study The Wall Street Journal In a study published Thursday in scientific journal Addiction, around 500,000 people with a history of opioid use disorder were analyzed, of which just more than 8,000 were taking either GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or the similar GIP class of drugs that ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Stroke Survivors Still Prescribed a 'Concerning' Amount of Benzos MedPage Today Medicare records showed that within 90 days of discharge following an acute ischemic stroke, 4.9% of patients 65 years or older initiated a benzodiazepine (most commonly lorazepam [Ativan] and alprazolam [Xanax]). Of ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Researchers create first single cell atlas of prenatal human skin News-Medical.net Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Newcastle University and their collaborators used single cell sequencing and other genomics techniques to create the atlas and uncover how human skin, including hair follicles, is formed. These insights could ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today Columbia scientists develop new bacterial cancer vaccine: How it works India Today Researchers from Columbia University have engineered probiotic bacteria that can teach the immune system to attack cancer cells, potentially paving the way for a new class of personalised cancer vaccines. These microbial vaccines could be designed to ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Zealand Herald Top figures in NZ's Covid-19 response voice concern over pandemic preparedness New Zealand Herald Sir Ashley Bloomfield and prominent epidemiologist Professor David Murdoch have aired worries about the world's ability to meet the next pandemic, citing a sense of 'collective global amnesia' about the last one; They've listed steps that New Zealand ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Why do we love carbs? The origins predate agriculture and maybe even our split from Neanderthals UB News Center Reported today in the Oct. 17 advanced online issue of Science, the study ultimately showcases how early duplications of this gene set the stage for the wide genetic variation that still exists today, influencing how effectively humans digest starchy foods ... Flag as irrelevant
	WVIR UVA doctor recommends staying up to date on vaccinations this cold & flu season WVIR CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. ... Flag as irrelevant
	mdanderson.org Vitamin D deficiencies: What to know mdanderson.org Vitamin D2 is primarily derived from plant foods. · Vitamin D3 is derived from animal products we eat. It is also created by the body after sun exposure. Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Risk of peanut allergies from air on planes has been overblown New Scientist While peanuts are technically legumes, it is thought the findings will also apply to nuts and other foods that people are commonly allergic to. People with food allergies may experience symptoms such as rashes, nausea and ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Weight-loss drugs may reduce opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, study finds Morningstar.com By Ciara Linnane. Study of data from more than 500,000 patients with abuse disorder produced positive findings. Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, made by Denmark's Novo Nordisk, can reduce rates of opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, according to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Rwanda's Marburg cases decline but mpox spreading in Africa, health officials say Reuters DAKAR, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Rwanda's outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus is easing after vaccinations of the most vulnerable people including healthcare workers, but mpox cases are still spreading to new African countries, Rwanda's health minister and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Radio Iowa Vitamins may help improve Iowans' health, but they're not a cure-all Radio Iowa Some Iowans are in the habit of gobbling a few multivitamins daily, but one health care professional says too much of a good thing -can- lead to complications. Halley Molstad, a registered dietician at Gundersen Health System, says you don't need a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The ASCO Post What Is the Impact of a Colon or Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis on Younger Adults vs Older Adults? The ASCO Post Younger adults with colon cancer tend to be diagnosed at a later stage and have more aggressive types of tumors. Additionally, young patients living with colorectal cancer have long-term, adverse consequences on their lives, which are different from ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu India has developed indigenous hand-held X-ray for TB screening: ICMR director The Hindu The Indian Council of Medical Research's (ICMR) Director General Rajiv Bahl on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, highlighted a significant advancement in tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis: a new handheld X-ray device developed for screening TB that would help in ... Flag as irrelevant
	wgbh.org Breast cancer is on the rise for younger women and Asian American women wgbh.org Dr. Erica Warner, a Mass General Cancer Center epidemiologist and investigator, joined GBH's All Things Considered host Arun Rath to discuss the factors contributing to these disparities and what can be done to address them. What follows is a lightly ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters More time and money needed to wipe out polio, global group says Reuters Oct 17 (Reuters) - The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) needs more funds and has pushed back by three years its target to officially wipe out all forms of the disease, officials said on Thursday. The coalition now hopes to declare an end to ... Flag as irrelevant
	GOV.UK Virtual reality and wearable technology pilot to cut drug deaths GOV.UK Government funds research into wearable technology, virtual reality and artificial intelligence to support people with drug addictions and save lives; Projects include body-worn devices which alert emergency services if overdose is expected ... Flag as irrelevant
	WellSpan Health WellSpan now offering RSV immunizations to babies born in many of its birthing hospitals WellSpan Health WellSpan Health is bringing the groundbreaking respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization straight to newborns, now offering the preventative immunization to all infants born in its hospitals in York, Chambersburg, Lebanon, Gettysburg and Ephrata. Flag as irrelevant
	Pandemic Action Network Mpox Insights & Actions: Making Sense of Mpox Trackers Pandemic Action Network Burundi and Nigeria, the countries with the next highest infection levels, have not reported any deaths. Response. Only 5.23% of the 5.39 million vaccine doses pledged have arrived in Africa ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gloucestershire Live Midlands people help deliver a stunning start to winter vaccinations NHS England The rollout of Covid and flu vaccines for older adults, care home residents and those with long term health conditions has got off to a great start in the Midlands as part of the NHS drive to protect against a 'tripledemic' of viruses this winter. Flag as irrelevant
	thepress.net Initial prescriptions of sedatives among older stroke survivors may include too many pills Science Daily Date: October 17, 2024; Source: American Heart Association; Summary: Initial prescriptions of benzodiazepines, a class of drugs used to treat anxiety and sleep problems after a stroke may include too many pills for adults ages 65 or older, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WECT Local doctor discusses importance of flu vaccine WECT Although the flu ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Study busts myths about cause of gout Science Daily A major international study has found gout is a chronic illness where genetics is a major cause, rather than lifestyle choices of the sufferer. Led by University of Otago researchers, the genome-wide association ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Immunotherapy boosts survival of advanced Hodgkin lymphoma Science Daily The study was designed to eliminate radiation, which can cause significant side effects and second cancers later in life. Researchers expect to see lower rates of breast cancer, infertility, heart disease, and other common radiation side effects years down ... Flag as irrelevant
	Capital FM Kenya Disease Outbreak News: Marburg virus disease - Rwanda, 18 October 2024 ReliefWeb In October, a surge team from WHO was deployed to support the in-country response across the functions of incident management: epidemiology, health operations, case management, health logistics, vaccines research, partner coordination and infection ... Flag as irrelevant
	Doctor NDTV Menopause: The Female Taboo UNRIC.org irritability. It's hard to stay calm with irregular periods, uncontrollable sweating, sleepless nights, and aches all over. Let's not forget breast tenderness, vaginal dryness that can make sex painful, and hair that ... Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News Health teams work together to tackle winter pressures in Oxfordshire ITV News Staff from Oxfordshire's hospitals and GP practices are among professionals working together - to deliver winter services.The colder months are seen as a high pressure season for health and social care with demands increasing on doctors and emergency ... Flag as irrelevant
	inForney.com Women more likely than men to die after heart surgery complications Science Daily Date: October 16, 2024; Source: Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan; Summary: Despite having no greater chance of developing problems after high risk cardiovascular surgery, women are more likely than men to die from postoperative complications, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Times Standing more may not reduce cardiovascular disease risk, could increase circulatory disease, research finds Science Daily Date: October 17, 2024; Source: University of Sydney; Summary: New research has shown that over the long-term, standing more compared with sitting does not improve cardiovascular health (coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure), and could ... Flag as irrelevant
	Alabama Reflector Whooping cough cases triple in Alabama amid national spike Alabama Reflector Dr. Scott Harris said the state has reported three times as many cases this year compared to the same period in 2023. Alabama's numbers are in line with a broader increase in respiratory diseases in the nation following the COVID-19 pandemic. Flag as irrelevant
	Digital Health Government funds research into VR and AI to tackle drug deaths Digital Health The government has awarded £12 million to projects across the UK that are researching technology to support people with addictions; Researchers are using solutions such as wearable tech, virtual reality and AI to help prevent drug deaths and improve ... Flag as irrelevant
	UNFPA News Unpacking menopause myths on World Menopause Day UNFPA News A health educator stands in front of a crowd of women over 35 providing information on. Health educator Malek Ababneh holds a group sessions on menopause and breast examinations at the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan in 2016 ... Flag as irrelevant

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