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	health Daily update ⋅ October 19, 2024
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	Reuters Health Rounds: mRNA vaccine shows promise against C. difficile in animal study Reuters Researchers are developing what they hope will be the first successful vaccine against the highly contagious and difficult-to-treat Clostridioides difficile bacteria, using the technology behind the revolutionary mRNA vaccines that tackled the coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Plea to 'think earlier' about osteoporosis risks BBC News Lisa Cole, 52, from Bristol had broken bones in her forties, but did not link it with "brittle bone disease" until she eventually had a bone density scan. The Royal Osteoporosis Society said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fast Company How ancient civilizations socially distanced neighborhoods to evade diseases Fast Company Living closely with animals led to zoonotic diseases that came to also infect humans. Outbreaks could have led dense settlements to be abandoned, at least until later generations found a way to organize their settlement layout to be more resilient to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Aljazeera.com COVID, mpox, cholera: Is the world prepared for another pandemic? Aljazeera.com Some 4.5 billion people worldwide are currently without adequate access to essential healthcare services, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This comes as more than 100,000 cases of mpox and at least 200 deaths have been confirmed ... Flag as irrelevant
	newsroom.heart.org American Heart Association recognizes Twin Cities startups using AI to improve health equity Minneapolis Star Tribune While completing a research assignment as an engineering student in college, David Lerner watched vascular surgeons diagnose and treat peripheral artery disease (PAD), which limits the blood flow to the legs and can lead to amputations or death, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Health Shingles tied to cognitive decline Harvard Health Here's more incentive to get a shingles vaccine if you haven't already: a new Harvard-led study has found that having shingles — the reactivation of the chickenpox virus — is linked to an increased risk of developing cognitive decline years later. Flag as irrelevant
	Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Marburg virus disease - Rwanda World Health Organization Since the last Disease Outbreak News on this event was published on 11 October 2024, four additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD) have been reported in Rwanda. As of 17 October 2024, a total of 62 cases, including 15 deaths ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	FierceHealthcare Industry Voices—Menopause is making headlines. Are healthcare workers keeping up? FierceHealthcare This public discourse and research are sorely needed—especially given that research on women's health issues is woefully underfunded and women were historically excluded from clinical trials. But beyond research, we need to address gaps in education and ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Six common flying with food allergies myths News-Medical.net Food-allergic passengers feel heightened anxiety while flying due to the perceived risk of peanut or tree nut particle exposure through airplane ventilation systems. Food allergies can result in anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic response. Flag as irrelevant
	KFSN-TV Dead cows on the side of the road shows aftermath of Bird Flu outbreak KFSN-TV She continues, "There were no signs warning anybody of the biosecurity risks or warning that there was even an avian influenza outbreak." Crystal, a veterinarian and the Executive Director of "Our Honor, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSDK.com Missouri urgent care centers seeing increase in pneumonia cases KSDK.com Fall has historically been respiratory virus season, when doctors usually experience increases in cold, flu, strep, and pneumonia cases. However, more children this year are coming in with atypical pneumonia, otherwise known as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Some IUDs may raise the odds for breast cancer, but overall risk remains low Medical Xpress Intrauterine devices (IUDs) may raise the chances of a breast cancer diagnosis for women who use the hormonal birth control method, but that risk remains low, new research finds. In the study of 150,000 Danish women, published this week in the Journal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Protein discovery could pave the way for improved treatment of premature aging disease Medical Xpress A University of Maryland-led discovery could spur the development of new and improved treatments for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), a rare genetic disorder with no known cure that causes accelerated aging in children. Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Airport and luggage malaria spreading fast: Why flyers need to be extra cautious Times of India Cases of 'airport' and 'luggage' malaria are on rise in Europe which has been regarded as a troubling trend by health experts as it can lead to local spread of the mosquito-borne disease. A new study published in Eurosurveillance reveals the growing ... Flag as irrelevant
	1011now Updated COVID-19 vaccine for fall now available at Lincoln pharmacies, clinics 1011now LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sydney Morning Herald Wildlife emergency: Australia prepares for bird flu onslaught The Sydney Morning Herald Environmental officers will soon be vaccinating wild populations of endangered animals against an inevitable outbreak of deadly bird flu, breeding captive "insurance" populations of threatened species and picking up carcasses to limit the spread of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC10.com KXTV 2 skunks test positive for rabies near the Sacramento Zoo ABC10.com KXTV SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Multiple skunks have tested positive for rabies after a Sacramento Zoo visitor was bitten by a skunk "behaving aggressively" Oct.15, according to Sacramento County officials. After the bite, zoo officials captured and euthanized ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vanguard Quick takes: Malaria vaccine lands in Nigeria, egg Salmonella outbreak update, polio cases in 2 countries CIDRAP The first phase of the country's campaign will begin in November, targeting Kebbi and Beyelsa states, where malaria activity is especially high. Newly added to the country's routine immunization schedule, the vaccine will be administered in children ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV Montreal World Menopause Day shines light on resources for Houstonians KPRC Click2Houston HOUSTON – The purpose of October 18 is to raise awareness of options available for improving health and well-being during midlife. Some common symptoms of menopause include:. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington State Standard Bird flu infects flock of 800000 poultry in southeast Washington Washington State Standard It's the first detection in Washington this year of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a commercial poultry operation and is one of about four dozen known commercial and domestic flocks in the state to be infected with the disease since 2022, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPAX-TV Bigfork woman shares her breast cancer story KPAX-TV Women with dense breasts have a higher risk of developing cancer and dense breast tissue also makes it more difficult to spot cancer on a mammogram. Prev Next. Logan Health Mammography Physician Scott Alexander said a Breast MRI is an advanced ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Fall Now Available Lincoln.ne.gov Published on October 18, 2024. LLCHD provides vaccine to uninsured and underinsured residents. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today announced that the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine for fall is now available through several local ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net The molecular underpinnings by which traumatic brain injury increases Alzheimer's disease risk News-Medical.net Previous investigations have shown that BAG3 modulates tau protein clearance. BAG3 enhances autophagy, which presumably reduces protein aggregation. Neuronal BAG3 deficiency exacerbates pathogenic tau protein accumulation, whereas overexpression reduces ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Can your standing desk raise health risks? A new study says you can go too far Globalnews.ca The study found that being on your feet for more than two hours a day can cause problems such as varicose veins, but does little to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease that comes with prolonged sitting. Flag as irrelevant
	Physician's Weekly Which clot-busting drug is tied to better recovery after stroke? Science Daily Date: October 17, 2024; Source: American Academy of Neurology; Summary: For people with ischemic stroke, treatment with the clot-busting drug tenecteplase is associated with a slightly higher likelihood of an excellent recovery and reduced disability ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC7 Los Angeles ALS took a young mother's voice away. AI helped her regain it ABC7 Los Angeles When April Kerner first started losing her voice, she wasn't sure she would be able to communicate with her family ever again. Diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the disease not only affected Kerner's mobility but also her ability to ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.nature.com Overcoming fundamental limitations of conventional infectious disease modeling Science Daily Date: October 17, 2024; Source: Institute for Basic Science; Summary: A recent breakthrough study has introduced a novel methodology that significantly enhances the accuracy of epidemiological estimates for infectious diseases like COVID-19. Share:. Flag as irrelevant
	Health Matters What to Know About ADHD in Adults Health Matters Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a neurological condition characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. While commonly associated with children who are unable to focus at school or sit still, ADHD isn't something ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Cancer Society 3 Diet Changes That Can Help Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk American Cancer Society What foods affect the risk of breast cancer? Diets that focus on a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish or poultry, and fewer red and processed meats are associated with ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Pollutionwatch: Study reveals indoor pollution's impact on people with COPD The Guardian A study has revealed how air pollution inside and outside our homes is affecting people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Breathing problems, wheezing and coughing up phlegm are part of everyday life for many ... Flag as irrelevant
	Firstpost Does Arm Positioning Affect Blood Pressure Readings? NEJM Journal Watch Medical Blogs Commonly used nonstandard arm positions resulted in clinically relevant overestimation of BP. Clinical guidelines emphasize that proper technique is important when measuring blood pressure (BP), but in many practice settings, clinicians or staff ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian US startup charging couples to 'screen embryos for IQ' The Guardian A US startup company is offering to help wealthy couples screen their embryos for IQ using controversial technology that raises questions about the ethics of genetic enhancement. The company, Heliospect Genomics, has worked with more than a dozen ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New glucose-sensitive insulin NNC2215 could transform diabetes care by lowering hypoglycemia risk News-Medical.net Animal model systems revealed that NNC2215's glucose-sensitive bioactivity was comparable to conventional insulin therapies without the risk of hypoglycemia. These findings may usher in a new era in diabetes treatment without the need for constant blood ... Flag as irrelevant
	Penn Today Novel mRNA vaccine prevents and treat C. difficile Penn Today Penn Medicine and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have developed the first mRNA vaccine against C. difficile to successfully ward off the bacterial infection. A new vaccine provides hope for ... Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization Multi-country outbreak of cholera, External situation report #19 - 18 October 2024 World Health Organization From 1 January to 29 September 2024, a cumulative total of 439 724 cholera cases and 3432 deaths were reported globally across five WHO regions. Although the number of cases in 2024 is 16% lower than last year, the 126% spike in deaths is deeply ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.cdc.gov Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Infections Have Been Increasing www.cdc.gov Respiratory infections caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae have increased in the United States, especially in young children. · Healthcare providers should consider M. pneumoniae as a cause of pneumonia and test when indicated. · Macrolides are the ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.iavi.org IAVI reflects on the changing HIV prevention landscape at HIVR4P 2024 www.iavi.org Cross-disciplinary conversations highlighted recent progress in HIV vaccine and antibody research, as well as the importance of choice and community collaboration when developing HIV prevention strategies. HIVR4P 2024. Flag as irrelevant
	cbs.com Michigan facility offers new approach to postpartum care cbs.com About one in eight new mothers suffers from postpartum depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, many health insurance plans don't come close to providing them with the care they need. The Fourth Tri Sanctuary ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.eurekalert.org For younger adults, a colorectal cancer diagnosis impacts their lives much differently than older adults www.eurekalert.org Obesity, family history, inflammatory bowel disease, and symptoms, such as abdominal pain or rectal bleeding, are factors strongly associated with colon cancer in younger adults. Important concerns for younger ... Flag as irrelevant
	WMUR Manchester Consumer Reports tests alternatives to regular table sugar WMUR Manchester "Sugars that are truly natural and unprocessed come from whole fruits, vegetables, and are intact within the food," said Amy Keating, a nutritionist at Consumer Reports. "Sugars that are added to food, like cane sugar, brown rice syrup, and coconut sugar ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Walking with breaks might use more energy, but dogs can't stand it The Guardian Study finds that breaking up your exercise is more effective, but Tim Dowling remains to be convinced. Tim Dowling. Fri 18 Oct 2024 09.38 EDT Last modified on Fri 18 Oct 2024 10.05 EDT. Share. Let me start by saying that I am not looking for ways to be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yale Environment 360 'Forever Chemicals' Linked to Poorer Sleep Yale Environment 360 PFAS, known as "forever chemicals" because they take decades to degrade naturally, are used in nonstick cookware, waterproof fabrics, and firefighting foams, and have been linked with higher cholesterol, lower fertility, developmental delays in children, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Redlands Hospital scoping service report released Queensland Health Metro South Health and Queensland Health are continuing to roll out a suite of initiatives in response to an investigation into care provided to a group of patients at Redland Hospital's endoscopy services. Queensland Health has today released a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post How Health and Technology Sectors Can Collaborate on Better AI-Assisted Wearables jamanetwork.com This conversation is part of a series of interviews in which JAMA Network editors and expert guests explore issues surrounding the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and medicine. Throughout her career, Tanzeem Choudhury, ... Flag as irrelevant

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