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	health Daily update ⋅ October 3, 2024
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	The Washington Post Why fears of human-to-human bird flu spread in Missouri are overblown The Washington Post Hospital workers reported respiratory symptoms after encountering a Missouri patient with H5N1 who had not been exposed to farm animals. Officials say bird flu transmission is unlikely. 9 min. 0. This colorized electron microscope image shows avian ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Required vaccine coverage among US kindergartners dips again, new CDC data shows CNN "Public health officials are concerned about decreased vaccination rates in Kindergarteners. Childhood vaccines are safe and effective and have made a profound difference in reducing suffering and death from what were once dreaded infectious diseases," Dr ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News US school-entry vaccination rates fall as exemptions keep rising ABC News U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates dipped last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high. ByMIKE STOBBE AP medical writer. October 2, 2024, 2:49 PM. 1:15. National headlines from ABC News. Flag as irrelevant
	Kaiser Family Foundation The Current International Mpox Emergency and the US Role: An Explainer Kaiser Family Foundation Major outbreaks of mpox – the infectious disease previously called monkeypox – are ongoing in a number of African countries, in particular the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In addition, several mpox cases linked to the DRC outbreak have now ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP German health officials probe symptoms in contact of Rwandan Marburg patient CIDRAP In related developments, German officials are investigating symptoms in two train travelers, one of them a medical student who had arrived by plane from Rwanda where he had contact with a patient who was later diagnosed with Marburg virus infection, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Connecticut reports first human Rickettsia parkeri case CIDRAP This is also the first case detected in the Northeastern region of the country. The disease is spread by the Gulf Coast tick Amblyomma maculatum. Unlike other ticks in the region, Gulf Coast ticks favor grassland habitats. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress New genetic testing pathways could ensure patients get personalized BRCA-linked cancer treatments Medical Xpress Scientists have developed a new clinical pathway for testing for the cancer-causing faults in the BRCA gene that could ensure patients get the right treatment and boost the number of people who get tested. The researchers, from The Institute of Cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Health Rounds: Fewer radiation sessions safe before breast reconstruction Reuters Hello Health Rounds Readers! Today we feature a study with important implications for breast cancer patients who require radiation treatment prior to reconstructive surgery. We also report on a study that found a change in the timing of eating could have a ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News First newborns join screening for 200 rare diseases BBC News The entire genetic code of up to 100,000 newborn babies in England will be analysed by the NHS, with the aim of speeding up the diagnosis and treatment of more than 200 rare diseases. At present, newborns are given a heelprick blood test that checks ... Flag as irrelevant
	PBS NewsHour Kindergartener vaccination rates slide further as exemptions continue to rise in the US PBS NewsHour NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates dipped last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according to federal data posted Tuesday. The share of kids exempted from vaccine requirements rose to 3.3 ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Obesity rates doubled since COVID-19, NJ hospital study shows nj.com The increase was even greater for patients under 18, with obesity/overweight diagnoses jumping 236% from 2017 to 2022, according to medical data. Public officials and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Too Much Coffee, Soda May Raise Your Risk of Stroke, but Tea May Lower It Healthline New research has linked drinking more than four cups of coffee a day with a 37% higher risk of stroke. Frequent consumption of carbonated beverages was also linked with increased stroke risk by 22% and fruit juice and drinks by 37%. Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas City Star Missouri health officials should be doing more on 'perplexing' bird flu case, experts say Kansas City Star Missouri officials are under growing pressure from public health experts across the country to pinpoint the source of the state's first human bird flu infection. The experts say identifying the source would give invaluable insight into the disease's ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Dozens of tigers dead after bird flu hits Vietnam zoos BBC News Three lions and a panther were also reported to have died of the virus alongside 47 tigers since August. The H5N1 outbreak hit the Vuon Xoai zoo near Ho Chi Minh City and the My Quynh safari park ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Rwanda to start vaccine trials for Marburg disease in a few weeks Reuters KIGALI, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Rwanda will start cinical trials of experimental vaccines and treatments for Marburg disease in the next few weeks, its health minister said on Thursday, to fight the country's first outbreak of the viral fever, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Dozens of captive tigers and lions die in Vietnam, bird flu detected Reuters Twenty tigers have died at the resort since early last month. The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, to mammals including cows, dogs, cats and even ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY California health officials warn residents about 'unprecedented' spread of dengue fever USA TODAY Los Angeles health officials have confirmed another case of the mosquito-borne dengue fever, bringing the total number of cases this year to four. The latest case was confirmed in Panorama City, The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Hypofractionated Radiation Safe for Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Medscape Over the past decade, radiation oncologists have moved toward hypofractionated regimens for breast cancer to ease the burden of treatment. The benefit of shorter radiation treatment durations at higher doses is less time in the clinic and lower out-of- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bay News 9 Lung cancer rising for nonsmokers, according to new study Bay News 9 TAMPA, Fla. — Most people think, when it comes to lung cancer, those who have it were smokers or around smokers. While that fact is not wrong, more and more people who have not smoked are getting the disease. Flag as irrelevant
	Dayton Daily News Exercise physiology can be key to strength, flexiblity, mobility Dayton Daily News Independence is an issue many people struggle with as they age. Strength, balance and physical abilities are some key elements to maintaining independence. Rex Carpenter is an advanced exercise physiologist with Kettering Health in the Yankee Street ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Medical Association Bird flu in Missouri, newest strain of COVID XEC variant and when to test for COVID 2024 American Medical Association AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Hamburg station virus scare on high-speed train BBC News A station platform has been cordoned off at Hamburg central station in northern Germany amid fears that a train passenger may have arrived carrying a dangerous virus. A fire department spokesman told the Bild tabloid that the man and his girlfriend had ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas City Star Whooping cough cases increasing, Jackson County Public Health officials warn Kansas City Star Whooping cough symptoms start about 7-10 days after infection, according to the American Lung Association. The virus is airborne and can spread when an infected person sneezes, breathes or talks. The infection is ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Accelerating tobacco decline could boost global life expectancy News-Medical.net Cancers, ischemic heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are-;and will continue to be-;the leading causes of premature deaths from smoking. Together, these conditions account for 85% of ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSHB Cases of pertussis, known as 'whooping cough,' increasing in Jackson County, health department says KSHB Runny nose; Mild cough that gradually gets worse; Low-grade fever; Coughing "fits" that can cause vomiting or gagging; A whooping sound during coughing fits; Inability to breathe (in infants and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Cold and flu season: What can Canadians expect this year? Globalnews.ca With colder weather approaching and more seasonal sickness on the rise, infectious diseases specialist, Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins Candace Daniel to offer advice on navigating this year's cold and flu season, including what vaccines are available to Canadians. Flag as irrelevant
	odh.ohio.gov Say "Boo!" to The Flu and Other Respiratory Viruses odh.ohio.gov A person with a band aid on their arm holding a heart symbol. It's officially Autumn! As the leaves come down, and spooky decorations come up, don't forget to say " ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian NSW records largest mpox outbreak and urges vaccination due to rising hospitalisations The Guardian The NSW chief health officer, Dr Kerry Chant, confirmed there had been 433 cases since 1 June 2024, the state's biggest outbreak since the first case in May 2022. She described ... Flag as irrelevant
	The ASCO Post Duration of Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy in Patients Planning Breast Reconstruction The ASCO Post An accelerated course of postmastectomy radiation therapy may not increase complications in patients with breast cancer undergoing breast reconstruction, according to recent findings presented by Poppe et al at the 2024 American Society for Radiation ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress State health officials announce EEE risk levels lowered in several communities www.mass.gov Boston — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that the risk from Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is no longer considered high or critical anywhere in the state. Communities previously at high or critical risk are now at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Olean Times Herald County Health Director: Know signs, risks of breast cancer Olean Times Herald OLEAN — Prevention and early detection are vital in battling breast cancer. Cattaraugus County Public Health Director Dr. Kevin Watkins, speaking at the monthly meeting of the county board of health, noted that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month ... Flag as irrelevant
	Worcester Telegram EEE threat downgraded in Mass.: No communities currently at high risk Worcester Telegram This year's Eastern equine encephalitis scare appears to be mostly over after the state Department of Public Health announced late Wednesday afternoon that no areas in Massachusetts remain critical and high-risk zones. Communities that were previously ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India WHO launches strategic plan against rising dengue cases and other viral infections Times of India With dengue cases doubling annually since 2021, reaching 12.3 million by August 2023, the plan emphasizes clean environments, vector control, timely medical care, and research for better treatments and vaccines. Everyone's efforts are crucial in fighting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Are you watching your protein intake? Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares five essential food items to eat daily Hindustan Times From nuts to fishes to milk, here are five essential protein sources that we should include in the daily diet. In order to ensure that the body is getting all its nutrients we must watch our nutrition intake carefully. While protein intake is essential ... Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization WHO launches global strategic plan to fight rising dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviral diseases World Health Organization An estimated four billion people are at risk of infection from arboviruses around the world, and this number is estimated to increase to 5 billion by 2050. Dengue cases have surged across all six WHO regions, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Public Health Investigating Fifth Case of Locally Acquired Dengue Department of Public Health Preventing mosquito bites and mosquito breeding is the best way stop local transmission of dengue," said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer. "Mosquitos thrive in hot weather, increasing the risk of bites and mosquito-borne diseases. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month dphhs.mt.gov The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) reports that breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among Montana women, accounting for 33% of new cancers each year. Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nob Hill Gazette Building Health As You Age Nob Hill Gazette Healthy aging involves more than adding years to your life. Sutter concierge doctor Eric Pifer, M.D., explains his focus on metabolism to achieve health and wellness across a lifespan. Living Long, Living Well. Age is more than a number. Flag as irrelevant
	Blue Shield of California | News Center The Flu Can Hit Young Children Hard, Protect Them With the Flu Vaccine Blue Shield of California | News Center by Scott Flinn, M.D., regional medical director for Provider Partnerships, Blue Shield of California. GettyImages-1388254153. Flu season is here. The flu vaccine is an essential step to protect your baby or toddler against preventable and unnecessary ... Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News Experiences of contracting meningitis highlighted during specially chartered train ITV News We use cookies and similar technologies to provide our services and to measure and improve your experience. If you choose 'Accept', the online marketing you see about ITV will be more relevant to you. See our Privacy & Cookie Information for more info. Flag as irrelevant
	The Village Reporter Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Mammogram Recommendations thedacare.org Your doctor can help you determine your best guideline for the frequency of your mammograms, she added. Depending on your risk factors and history, they also may recommend additional screening. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News State Department of Health Reminds New Yorkers to Protect Infants Against RSV New York State Department of Health ALBANY N.Y. (October 2, 2024) – The New York State Department of Health reminds New Yorkers to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This common respiratory virus can be harmful to very young children and older adults. Flag as irrelevant
	National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute About 1 in 4 Americans may have inadequate iron intake or absorption National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Investigators assessed iron deficiency among more than 8,000 Americans from data shared through a large nutrition and health survey between 2017-2020. They found that about 14% of adults had absolute iron deficiency — or a depletion or reduction in iron ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sacramento Bee California faces 'unprecedented' local spread of dengue fever, possibly driven by climate change unmc.edu The HIll California last week clocked its fourth case of locally transmitted dengue fever this year — an alarming rise in a sometimes-deadly disease that experts fear could be fueled by climate change. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.onlymyhealth.com Environmental Determinants of Health—Time to Redefine the Social History? jamanetwork.com These include heat illness, air pollution effects on respiratory function, ecoanxiety, chemical toxicity, food insecurity, and the spread of vector-borne and zoonotic infections. Physicians have expressed alarm at their lack of preparation ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 Liver Cancer: Progress and Priorities aacrjournals.org While notable strides have been made in combating some major risk factors, such as hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus, the emergence of metabolic conditions as important drivers of liver cancer risk indicates that much work remains to be done in ... Flag as irrelevant
	VCU Health Weight Loss Drugs 101: Benefits and risks you need to know before picking up a prescription VCU Health "Obesity is a chronic, progressive and relapsing disease and needs to be treated as such," said Susan Wolver, M.D., clinic director of the VCU Health Medical Weight Loss Program. "In 2018 only one-half percent of everyone eligible to be on weight loss meds ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hawaiipublicradio Kalalau Trail reopens after norovirus outbreak, state urges proper hygiene Hawaiipublicradio The contagious norovirus causes vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. People can pick up the virus by caring for an infected person or through contact with food, drink or surfaces containing the virus. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.ketr.org USPSTF Recommendations and Colorectal Cancer in Younger Adults—Current Challenges and Future Opportunities jamanetwork.com It is also important to note that different screening modalities, such as colonoscopy vs noninvasive tests (including stool-based tests), vary in their sensitivity for detecting adenomatous lesions vs CRC. Detecting and removing adenomatous ... Flag as irrelevant
	Marketing Beat Dementia: Behind Closed Doors www.alzheimers.org.uk By launching the campaign film during the broadcast of Anna Richardson: Love, Loss and Dementia - a groundbreaking documentary which also confronts the devastating truth of the disease - we show that stories matter. What can ... Flag as irrelevant

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