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As Bird Flu Spreads, Two New Cases Diagnosed in California Both patients were dairy workers whose illnesses were mild. Investigators are continuing to evaluate the contacts of a Missouri patient who had no exposure to animals.
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'These are people in the prime of life': The worrying puzzle behind the rise in early-onset cancer There are rising cases of breast, colorectal and other cancers in people in their 20s, 30s and 40s. What is going on? Over the past 10 years, rates of colorectal cancer among 25 to 49 year olds have increased in 24 different countries, including the UK ...
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Have black plastic in your home? It could expose you to toxic chemicals, researchers say A study raises concerns that recycled plastic containing flame retardants, initially used in electronics, are being reused in the manufacturing of consumer products. 7 min. 0. Plastic kitchen utensils available for purchase in a store.
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Doxy-PEP linked to increased proportion of tetracycline resistance genes in the gut Use of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) over 6 months was associated with an increase in the proportion and expression of tetracycline antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs), researchers reported yesterday in Nature Medicine.
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Mosquito-borne EEE virus causes 2nd death of the year in New Hampshire "All five residents who have been infected with EEEV so far this year came down with their illness in August, so the recently identified infections do not represent newly acquired disease," the department said in a statement.
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How Healthy Diet, Lifestyle May Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk as Cases Rise in Younger Women Moreover, disparities in mortality rates among women of color persist compared to white women. Black women face higher risks of triple-negative breast cancers and have the lowest survival rates for nearly every breast cancer subtype and stage, the report ...
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US provides $72M to vaccine manufacturers to advance bird flu shot preparedness What to know about the avian flu and the risk to humans. Federal health officials announced Friday they are providing $72 million ...
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Is one COVID vaccine better than the others? An infectious disease doctor breaks it down The FDA recently approved the updated mRNA Pfizer and Moderna boosters, as well as the updated Novavax COVID vaccine, to better target the current circulating variants in the community. The Novavax vaccine is the newest vaccine available but works ...
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Canadian child dies from rabies after bat found in bedroom A child in the Canadian province of Ontario has died from rabies after being exposed to a bat in their bedroom, Canadian health officials have said. The death was made public by Dr Malcolm Lock of the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, who told councillors ...
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Beyond the Pink Ribbon: A Closer Look at Breast Cancer Progress Breast cancer remains a significant health challenge worldwide. Despite advancements in treatment, many women continue to face its devastating impact. In an interview with Targeted Oncology TM, Oranus Mohammadi, MD, medical oncologist at The Oncology ...
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CSL Seqirus, a Global Leader in Pandemic Preparedness, Announces Sixth BARDA Award in Response to Avian ... CSL Seqirus has received a Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) award to complete the fill and finish process for additional pre-pandemic vaccines to further support the U.S. government's outbreak and preparedness response.
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Children Conceived Through IVF Are More Likely to Develop Congenital Heart Defects Children born after assisted reproductive technology (ARTs), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), experience a higher prevalence of congenital heart defects (CHDs), according to a study published in the European Heart Journal by researchers from ...
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How effective is the flu shot this year? New report reveals 'disappointing' data New flu data from the southern hemisphere suggests this year's vaccine isn't as effective against severe illness as previous iterations, a finding that may not bode well for Americans as the nation kicks off flu season.
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Vitamin D may improve your energy levels. Here's how much you need each day You might've heard that vitamin D can be crucial for bone health, and that taking supplements may be in order if you're not getting enough naturally from sunlight or from D-rich foods like eggs, oily fish, or fortified milks.
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Two more women in Massachusetts test positive for West Nile Virus Health officials have collected 333 West Nile virus-positive mosquito samples so far this year across Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester counties.
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Flu shot lowers hospitalization risk by 35% in vulnerable groups, data hint Because of this alternating timing, the Northern Hemisphere looks to Southern Hemisphere data to see which strains of flu virus are circulating, to plan the design of flu shots for the upcoming season, and to determine how well those vaccines will likely ...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are the early signs to watch for One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. By Elizabeth Both • Published 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago. NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Cropped view of group of women standing ...
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RSV can be deadly, especially for older adults. What to know about symptoms and the new vaccine Los Angeles Lakers legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson speaks as he and GSK are joined by health care professionals and patient advocates to educate and raise awareness on the risk of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection for people 60 and older at the ...
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What is the deadly Marburg virus and where has it spread? It has been described as more severe than Ebola. It causes a haemorrhagic fever, which is a type of fever that can damage the walls of blood vessels, according to information from the Mayo Clinic.
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Mom shares heartbreak to raise awareness about meningitis Meningitis affects as many as 3,000 people a year. Hundreds, each year, die. These numbers may not seem so high, but the fact remains, people die from this bacterial infection. Fact is, there is a preventative vaccine, one that a parent wishes was ...
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COVID-19 boosters start rolling out to some Canadians. Who can get them? Both shots are approved for everyone aged six months and older. The new mRNA vaccines from both pharmaceutical companies target the KP.2 subvariant of Omicron that was dominating COVID-19 spread earlier this year.
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New treatment offers hope for T-cell leukaemia that does not respond to conventional therapies Rounds of chemotherapy and one bone marrow transplant only offered the 32-year-old Australian a brief respite. Until an experimental treatment – CD7 CAR T-cell therapy – developed by researchers and clinicians from the National University of Singapore ...
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How to Protect Yourself and Others From RSV There are two preventive options available for infants: the maternal RSV vaccine, RSVpreF (brand name Abrysvo), and the monoclonal antibody injection, nirsevimab (brand name Beyfortus). Both have ...
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2 new West Nile virus cases reported in both RI, Mass. EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Health and environmental officials in Rhode Island and Massachusetts are reminding people to keep protecting themselves from mosquito bites, as the risk of transmitted diseases remains. Both states on Friday announced two ...
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Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations, nearly two months after outbreaks in Africa were declared a global emergency Catch up on the developing stories from around the globe making headlines. GOMA, Congo -- Congo finally begins mpox ...
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How to Prevent Breast Cancer According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), over 360,000 people will be diagnosed in the U.S. with breast cancer this year. Advances in prompt treatment and prevention mean that survival rates are higher than ever—but what are the best ...
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Doctor explains steps women can take during Breast Cancer Awareness Month On Friday, WLWT was joined by Dr. Lisa Larkin, an internal medicine and women's health specialist and the co-founder and CEO of "Ms. Medicine." Larkin discussed the key things that ...
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American Society for Meningitis Prevention paints the town purple and blue for World Meningitis Day A nonprofit dedicated to improving vaccination rates to eradicate meningococcal meningitis is brightening things up this World Meningitis Day. Literally: Ahead of the observance on Oct. 5, the American Society for Meningitis Prevention has launched an ...
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'It's heartbreaking' | Communities continue to see deer deaths as the DNR tracks disease spread by midge flies While being a yearly occurrence, the Michigan DNR said there have been at least 2,000 reported deer deaths from EHD since the disease's early arrival. Author: Jeremiah Brown. Published ...
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'1 appointment, 2 jabs': Islanders urged to get flu, COVID shots at the same time As the weather in P.E.I. starts to chill off, it's a sign respiratory virus and flu season is right around the corner. The province's Chief Public Health Office and local pharmacists are encouraging Islanders to get their flu and COVID vaccines during ...
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Ontario child dies from rabies after bat found in room, official says According to Dr. Malcolm Lock, acting medical officer of health for the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, the child woke up with a bat in their room but the parents did not seek a rabies vaccination.
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Eating Ultra-Processed Foods May Up Heart Disease and Stroke Risk Ultra-processed foods make up 57.0% of the energy intake of US adults, and contain excess calories, added sugars, sodium, and unhealthy fats that associate these foods with higher CVD risk, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
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McMaster chemists and neurobiologists team up to tackle cancer that spreads to the brain Researchers Jakob Magolan (left) and Sheila Singh (right) have identified a new therapeutic approach to preventing metastatic brain cancer. (Photo by Brandon Kaiser/McMaster University). BY Blake Dillon.
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Toronto Public Health confirms two cases of listeria linked to ready-to-eat deli meat The public health unit said the meat products have a label indicating they were packaged at 446 Summerhill Avenue and were sold on or before Oct. 3 at various Summerhill Market locations. ADVERTISEMENT.
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DNR confirms state's worst deer disease outbreak since 2012 The DNR Wildlife Health Section confirmed epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD, in wild deer populations in Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Hillsdale, Kalamazoo, Kent, Ottawa, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties, according to a department press ...
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Toronto Public Health confirms two cases of Listeria and advises residents of a food safety investigation As part of its ongoing investigation, TPH has identified sliced ready-to-eat deli meat products sold by Summerhill Market as testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria responsible for the illness in the cases.
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World Meningitis Awareness Day: Parents raise awareness of meningitis symptoms in memory of their baby boy 4 October 2024. Parents of a baby boy who tragically died of meningitis at just nine-months-old are now urging other parents to be more aware of the symptoms of the disease. Lucas Munslow, from Flint, died on May 18 2019 leaving his parents, ...
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'Unprecedented' decline in US drug overdose deaths gives experts hope In 2021, the Biden administration announced a plan to prevent overdoses by expanding treatment and distributing naloxone, among other steps. We need to double down on what works and try ...
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State health officials announce two additional human cases of West Nile virus There are no risk level changes associated with these findings. There have been 333 WNV-positive mosquito samples so far this year detected from Barnstable, Berkshire, Bristol, Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden ...
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Meningitis in your words: Sarah Joyce's story I was struck down by Meningococcal disease W strain with septicaemia in August 2016. I was 30 years old. I went from being a happy independent woman to fighting for my life within hours. After thinking I had the flu, I kept getting worse and after 12 ...
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Mpox Outbreak in DRC It spreads mainly through close contact with someone who has the disease, causing a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes, and fever. Fifteen countries in Africa have active outbreaks. In South Kivu in DRC, a new virus strain called clade Ib has been causing ...
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Nasal Flu Vaccine FluMist Gets FDA Approval for At-Home Use Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) removed those obstacles by approving the at-home use of FluMist®, an influenza vaccine administered by nasal spray. Made by AstraZeneca, FluMist will be ...
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Weekly Mind Reader: The Digital Era's Impact on Mental Health The case involves a 24-year-old Indian woman diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and ADHD. The woman sought help from a digital detox camp after years of constant screen use. Her dependence on social media, ...
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24000 COVID-19 boosters on offer for eligible people The Vaccination Team at The QEH is geared up to administer an estimated 24,000 COVID-19 vaccines to eligible people in West Norfolk and surrounding areas this autumn. The vaccine provides vital protection to provide the best possible protection from ...
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Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 39, ending September 28, 2024 Two human infections with an influenza A(H5) virus were reported by the California Department of Public Health. • There are prescription flu antiviral drugs that can treat flu illness; those should ...
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In Gene Therapy for RP, LCA, the Earlier, the Better The only approved ocular gene therapy, which targets a specific gene mutation in two forms of inherited retinal disease, has shown evidence in a real-world study from the United Kingdom that young children derive a greater improvement in vision than ...
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POV: It's Unthinkable That Athletes End Up Hospitalized by Workouts Designed to Make Them Better With catastrophic injuries, the leading causes of death are traumatic injuries to brains, spinal cords, and internal organs. Exertional injuries are the "result of exertion while participating in a sport activity or by a complication ...
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Stem-cell therapy reverses type 1 diabetes in groundbreaking case study Researchers in China discovered the woman did not need to use insulin 75 days after the procedure, and that the stem-cell derived islet cells she was injected with had been engrafted inside her abdomen. More ...
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Colonoscopies Among the Young Are on the Rise By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter. HealthDay. FRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Colon cancers are increasing among younger Americans, so much so that experts advised in 2021 that colonoscopy screening begin at the age of 45, not 50 as had been ...
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