 | |||||||
| health | |||||||
| NEWS | |||||||
Rwanda's deadly Marburg outbreak: Fear of motorbike helmets, hope for a vaccine trial This story was updated on October 7 at 5:41 p.m.. Rwanda is now a test lab for an experimental vaccine against the Marburg virus. The African nation is in the grips of one of the world's largest Marburg outbreaks, with 56 cases and 12 deaths so far.
| |||||||
ACS: Breast Cancer Incidence Rising, Mortality Disparities Persist Breast cancer incidence has been on the rise, particularly among White women under age 50, but breast cancer deaths — for some, but not all, populations — have been steadily decreasing, according to a biennial update from the American Cancer Society ...
| |||||||
As bird flu outbreak expands in California, dairy farms report it's worse than they expected Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses under an electron microscope. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images. CNN —. A third farmworker ...
| |||||||
The cells that protect your brain against infection could also be behind some chronic diseases Microglia are the brain's resident immune cells. Their job is to patrol the brain's blood vessels looking for invading pathogens to gobble up. But what happens when they go rogue? Historically they've been overlooked – seen as simple foot soldiers of ...
| |||||||
CDC: 35% flu vaccine efficacy in South America may predict similar for US season The effectiveness of the seasonal flu vaccine against hospitalization among high-risk groups during the 2024 seasonal flu season in five Southern Hemisphere countries was low (35%), down from 50% in 2023 but not outside the expected range, which may ...
| |||||||
'Why is my endometriosis treatment not urgent?' Lara Stevens says endometriosis is like the cancer she had as a child, with the potential to spread and damage multiple organs – but feels it is not treated with the required urgency. "The endometriosis could be growing and I wouldn't know where it is ...
| |||||||
A misplaced arm position can skew blood pressure readings It's such a familiar ritual of going to the doctor's office that most of us scarcely think about the ins and outs, but in reality even small missteps can leave you with an inaccurate reading. Research has ...
| |||||||
CDC to screen travelers for Marburg, as outbreak of Ebola-like disease grows In response to an unprecedented outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now plan to screen arriving international travelers for their risk of bringing the deadly Ebola-like disease into the country.
| |||||||
Mpox vaccine campaign launches in DRC, with first doses to healthcare workers Over the weekend, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed it began a Jynneos vaccination campaign in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in an effort to stem an ongoing mpox outbreak. The DRC has reported more than 30,000 suspected and ...
| |||||||
Poor Arm Position May Significantly Skew BP Readings Guidelines for BP measurement recommend arm support on a desk with the midcuff at heart level. Overestimating BP can lead to unnecessary patient follow-up and overtreatment. Hypertension affects approximately 86 million adults in the United Statesand more ...
| |||||||
How Are Ultra-Processed Foods Fueling the Obesity Epidemic? The consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) leads to weight gain and increased energy intake, perhaps in part by faster eating and less chewing compared with minimally processed and freshly prepared meals.
| |||||||
Concern at fall in breast screening appointments Fewer than half of patients in Salford are accepting invitations to attend breast screenings, health bosses say. Screening invitations are sent out to women aged between 50 and 71 across Greater Manchester but only 69% of women in Salford had accepted ...
| |||||||
'When the gene was found, I knew to get mastectomies' Imagine the choice... You're a young woman and have watched four family members across two generations become ill with breast cancer. One is your mother, the others your maternal grandmother and two great-aunts; the latter trio having died.
| |||||||
County health officials investigate first locally acquired case of dengue San Diego County health officials are investigating the first case of locally acquired dengue virus from an Escondido resident who became sick with the mosquito-related disease. The county resident who contracted the disease did not travel to an area ...
| |||||||
Don't expect human life expectancy to grow much more, researcher says Advances in medical technology and genetic research — not to mention larger numbers of people making it to age 100 — are not translating into marked jumps in lifespan overall, according to researchers who found shrinking longevity increases in countries ...
| |||||||
Drug Overdose Deaths Decline for First Time in Years Drug overdose deaths are largely due to the use of opioids, whose ranks include heroin, pain relievers like oxycodone, and potent synthetics like fentanyl. During an overdose, the brain cannot properly regulate breathing.
| |||||||
A peek inside human brain shows a way it cleans out waste Researchers found a network of tiny waste-clearing channels in the brain. ByLAURAN NEERGAARD AP medical writer. October 7, 2024, 2:57 PM. 1:19. National headlines from ABC News. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
| |||||||
Foods to Eat for a Heart-Healthy Diet "A pill can't capture the complexity of food and the interaction of nutrients," Vadiveloo says. What you eat can simultaneously control cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation, weight, and even gut health, which research suggests is tied to ...
| |||||||
Marburg Virus Outbreak In Rwanda Infects Healthcare Workers Marburg virus, like its cousin, Ebola, can lead to large outbreaks with death occurring in up to 90% of those infected. Disease begins with an influenza-like illness including a high fever, weakness, sore throat, headache, body aches and sometimes a spotty ...
| |||||||
California probes likely H5 infection in another dairy worker The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on October 5 reported a potential third human H5 avian influenza infection in a worker who had contact with sick cows at a Central Valley farm. Confirmation testing is underway at the US Centers for ...
| |||||||
Rwanda's Marburg total rises as vaccine trial launches The health ministry in Rwanda has reported a steady rise in Marburg virus cases over the past few days, and in quickly evolving developments, the country received a shipment of investigational Marburg vaccine and began immunizing healthcare workers.
| |||||||
Top 5 medications for fall allergies Antihistamines, some of the most common allergy medications available, counter the effects of histamine. They're effective in reducing sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes. The nasal sprays that contain steroids help with the stuffiness.
| |||||||
US CDC to Issue Second-Highest Travel Alert for Rwanda on Marburg Outbreak (Reuters) -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will issue its second-highest level of travel notice for Rwanda, recommending people to avoid nonessential travel due to the Marburg disease outbreak in the east African country, the U.S. ...
| |||||||
FDA approves 1st at-home nasal spray flu vaccine, paving the way for other medicines A simple spray seems much more inviting than a needle. Intranasal devices deliver medication for people with allergies, migraines, depression and opioid overdoses -- and now vaccines. FluMist had been approved for use since 2003, ...
| |||||||
Severe Covid infections can inflame brain's 'control centre', research says "The fact that we see abnormalities in the parts of the brain associated with breathing strongly suggests that long-lasting symptoms are an effect of inflammation in the brainstem following Covid-19 infection," said Dr Catarina Rua, a neuroscientist at the ...
| |||||||
Alberta to cover pricey RSV vaccine for some older people Some groups of Alberta seniors will be able to get the RSV vaccine, for free, starting later this month. The Alberta government announced Monday that the RSV vaccine, Abyrsvo, will be provincially funded for Albertans, aged 60 and up, ...
| |||||||
Falling Vaccinations Contribute to Rising Pertussis Numbers Clinical experience and the most recent CDC data point to under vaccination as a driver of the increased pertussis cases this year, said David J. Cennimo, MD, associate professor of medicine & pediatrics in the division of infectious disease at Rutgers New ...
| |||||||
Should You Get an RSV Vaccine? Effective vaccines for older people and immunizations for babies could reduce hospitalizations during the RSV season. older adult receiving an RSV vaccine. [Originally published: July 24, 2023. Updated: Oct. 7, 2024].
| |||||||
Hot tub volunteers wanted for over-55s health study Researchers in Portsmouth are looking for volunteers to study the potential health benefits of hot tubs for older adults. The University of Portsmouth is exploring the effects of hot water immersion as an alternative to traditional exercise.
| |||||||
Australia detects the first case of the highly transmissible COVID-19 strain dubbed XEC Australia has recorded its first cases of the XEC COVID-19 variant that has been spreading in Europe this year. The mutation is a "recombinant" variant that is a mix of two previous Omicron subvariants called KS 1.1 and KP 3.3.
| |||||||
New electrical stitches use muscle movement to speed up healing If the material is eventually deemed safe for use in people, it "could change how we treat injuries," says materials scientist Chengyi Hou of Donghua University in Shanghai. Researchers already knew that pumping electricity ...
| |||||||
Federal government looks to create bulk bird flu vaccine CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa ( ...
| |||||||
Comin' at-CHOO: Chattanoogans face fall allergy challenges as pollen, mold levels rise CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — As the vibrant colors of fall foliage emerge and the aroma of pumpkin spice fills the air, many in Chattanooga are finding themselves battling an unexpected foe: Fall allergies. Despite the common belief that allergy season peaks ...
| |||||||
Albertans can now book appointments for flu, RSV and COVID-19 immunizations Respiratory illness season is fast approaching and now Albertans can book an appointment to get immunized. This year, in addition to flu and COVID-19 shots, there's a new layer of added protection for some Albertans in the form of RSV vaccines. Morgan ...
| |||||||
8 great things you can do for your health in your 50s and 60s Processed foods are high in unhealthy fats and salt, which can raise blood pressure and cholesterol," explains Dr Oliver Guttmann. "Reducing salt and processed foods helps prevent heart disease and keeps your body healthier ...
| |||||||
Managing Germline Mutations in Hereditary Breast Cancer Risk In contrast, hereditary breast cancer is caused by mutations inherited from one or both parents," explained Kate Baker, MD, MMHC, medical director of value-based care and medical oncologist, Tennessee Oncology, in an interview with The American Journal of ...
| |||||||
Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda – what you need to know Rwanda is in the midst of its first outbreak of Marburg virus – an often fatal disease with symptoms similar to Ebola. So far, 46 cases have been recorded and 12 deaths. The source of the outbreak is still not known.
| |||||||
Strengthen your bones during menopause: What to eat Menopause is the natural phase when menstrual cycles permanently stop · Menopause makes women's bones weak over time · Key nutrients like calcium, vitamin K, and magnesium can maintain bone density.
| |||||||
New research offers hope for preventing age-related blindness Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss in the United States. Despite existing treatments, the underlying causes of this disease and effective therapies remain elusive. New research published ...
| |||||||
A Canadian woman was recently diagnosed with scurvy. Here are the factors tied to the disease A recent Canadian case of scurvy shows the disease is not just an archaic diagnosis of 18th-century seafarers. After a 65-year-old woman from Toronto was diagnosed with scurvy last year, researchers say doctors should watch for possible cases.
| |||||||
Statement against Travel Restrictions inResponse to Mpox and Marburg Virus Outbreaks 8 October 2024 – In light of the ongoing Mpox and Marburg virus outbreaks, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) urges all countries to refrain from implementing travel bans or movement restrictions targeting African ...
| |||||||
Brain's waste-clearance pathways revealed for the first time A new study involving five patients undergoing brain surgery at Oregon Health & Science University provides imaging of this network of perivascular spaces — fluid-filled structures along arteries and veins — within the brain for the first time.
| |||||||
Great News on Breast Cancer Is Hidden by Alarmist Reporting Fear of cancer can lead to choices that do more harm than the disease itself. It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a new report from the American Cancer Society features good news and bad ...
| |||||||
Chair File: The Best Defense Against Flu and COVID-19 Autumn is here, and that means cooler weather and also the start of flu season. We know the best way to prevent influenza is to get a flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone age 6 months or older get ...
| |||||||
ASU researchers tap AI to help people see more clearly The research team has recently published the results of its work in the peer-reviewed research journal JAMA Ophthalmology. 1,2. Myopic maculopathy occurs when the part of the eye that helps us see ...
| |||||||
Once dismissed, these cells in the brain have the spotlight in the neuroscience world The brain's immune system is getting attention at the Society for Neuroscience in Chicago. A lot of research is now focused on the interaction of neurons, glial cells and other immune cells. Sponsor Message. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:.
| |||||||
XEC to FLiRT; what you need to know about recent Covid variants Covid-19 continues to evolve with fresh mutations in the virus' spike protein. As the latest variant XEC is set to become dominant in some time, here's a look at recent Covid variants that made news for increasing number of cases, in recent times.
| |||||||
Ask the Doctor October 2024 Firas G. Eladoumikdachi, MD. While researchers continue to make advancements in cancer detection and treatment for breast cancer, one of the best ways to tackle the disease is through early detection and screening with mammography.
| |||||||
When medicines don't work: eliminating neglected tropical diseases will reduce drug resistance – a win for all A major health challenge of our time is when drugs no longer work to treat infections. This happens when the agents that cause infections – they may be bacteria, viruses or fungi – become resistant to the drugs. Antimicrobials are a broad range of ...
| |||||||
We're finally talking about menopause, a lot. Why now? And despite causing half the population debilitating symptoms that can last for years, open conversation about menopause and perimenopause has lagged even behind topics like pregnancy, fertility and menstruation. Menopause is defined as occurring ...
| |||||||
| You have received this email because you have subscribed to Google Alerts. |
 Receive this alert as RSS feed |
| Send Feedback |
No comments:
Post a Comment