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Marburg outbreak: Fear of motorbike helmets, vaccine trial, US travelers alert This story was updated on October 8 at 1:17 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.
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CDC ups travel advisory for Marburg in Rwanda, announces traveler screening As part of the US government's response to Rwanda's Marburg virus outbreak, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) yesterday issued a level 3 travel notice for the country and said next week it will begin screening travelers who have ...
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What a doctor wishes women knew about their breasts CNN: When should women start screening for breast cancer? Dr. Leana Wen: Most women should receive a mammogram beginning at age 40 every other year until they reach age 74, ...
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Certain Arm Positions During Blood Pressure Checks May Lead to Inaccurate Results Experts say inaccurate higher readings could lead to a hypertension misdiagnosis and unnecessary interventions like medication. Does it really matter whether your arm is resting on your lap or hanging by ...
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Study: Severe COVID raised risk of heart attack, stroke as much as having heart disease People hospitalized for COVID-19 early in the pandemic suffered an increased risk of serious "cardiac events" such as heart attacks and strokes that was akin to people with a history of heart disease, a newly released study has found.
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Is Spicy Food 'Hot' Because We Expect It to Be? This transcript has been edited for clarity. Welcome to Impact Factor, your weekly dose of commentary on a new medical study. I'm Dr F. Perry Wilson of the Yale School of Medicine. Our perceptions of reality are already fragile things.
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Different exercise patterns bring health benefits Regular physical activity can help prevent many health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. National guidelines recommend that people get a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week. But due to pressures ...
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The obesity rate might have stopped growing. Here's what could be working. According to KFF, most adults who have taken the drugs say they did so to treat a chronic condition including diabetes or heart disease, but about 4 in 10 say they took them primarily to lose weight.
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Talkiatry Expands Postpartum Depression Care Services to Close Gaps in Maternal Mental Healthcare Approximately one in eight U.S. women report experiencing postpartum depression symptoms1 yet care pathways remain complex, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment; Talkiatry to offer new resources and expand access to care for women experiencing ...
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AI tool helps tailor diabetes treatment A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool is being used to help diabetes patients in Bradford avoid the worst health complications. Researchers using the technology said the Bradford and Craven district had one of the highest rates of diabetes in the UK, ...
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Record dengue surge continues in the Americas, as San Diego County reports first local case In a new epidemiological alert, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said more than 11.7 million dengue cases have been reported from the Americas region this year, and it urged countries in South America to strengthen their response plans as ...
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Brain imaging reveals changes linked to long COVID Using ultra-powered magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford have demonstrated that COVID-19 infections can damage the brainstem, the brain's "control center." The findings are published in Brain.
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Viruses are teeming on your toothbrush, showerhead Step aside, tropical rainforests and coral reefs, the latest hotspot to offer awe-inspiring biodiversity is in your bathroom. In a new Northwestern-led study, microbiologists found that showerheads and toothbrushes are teeming with an extremely diverse ...
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School's period policy deemed a 'slap in the face' A woman whose endometriosis went undiagnosed for more than two decades says a school's toughened stance on period pain is "just another slap in the face" for women and girls. Neal-Wade Academy in March, Cambridgeshire, told parents earlier this month ...
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Alzheimer's treatments enter a new era Breakthrough research brings hope to Alzheimer's patients and people with no symptoms yet. ... Tim Sandry has an early form of Alzheimer's disease, but considers himself fortunate to have started treatment with a promising new drug.
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White paper explores nutrition's impact on mood "Tracking food was identified as a strategy to help support emotional well-being, so using a food and nutrition tracking tool like MyFitnessPal may help empower a shift from mindless eating to mindful choices that support our health goals.".
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Uganda confirms mpox case in prison Uganda on Wednesday confirmed a prison inmate has contracted mpox in a central area that is the epicenter of the outbreak in the East African country. "We recorded one confirmed case of mpox in one of our prisons and the patient has been isolated and ...
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Attendees of large Chicago concert may have been exposed to bats with rabies, officials warn The Chicago Department of Public Health is warning the public of a bat exposure at a large outdoor concert in the city. CDPH said bats in and around the Chicago area are known to have rabies, though not all bats have the disease.
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Child dies from rabies after being bitten by a bat in their bedroom (Gray News) – A child in ...
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COVID-19 infection appeared to increase risk of heart attack & stroke up to 3 years later An analysis of UK Biobank health data that included adults who had mild to severe COVID-19 before vaccines were available found an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and death among those adults during the nearly three-year follow-up period after COVID ...
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Sniffles, coughs, and aches- How much longer fall allergies may bother many. Plus, how to "soften the blow." As far as symptoms go, it's just what you would expect from a seasonal allergy- feeling plugged up, itchy eyes, runny nose, and scratchy throat. infographic. Dr Paul Mayer ...
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Is there finally hope in America's overdose crisis? Kevin Donaldson uses fentanyl mixed with a powerful and dangerous animal tranquilizer called Xylazine in Burlington, Vermont. He knows how risky this kind of drug addiction can be. "I feel like some of us have learned how to deal with the overdoses a ...
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Case report: Live Oropouche virus found in semen 16 days after symptom onset A study published yesterday in Emerging Infectious Diseases describes prolonged shedding of Oropouche virus RNA in a symptomatic traveler's whole blood, serum, and urine, while viral replication was detected in semen 16 days after infection, ...
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Anthony Fauci: West Nile virus caught from mosquito 'nearly took me down' The physical and mental exhaustion that the virus inflicted on Fauci was "terrifying", he wrote. "A very scary part of the ordeal was the effect on my cognition," Fauci said. " ...
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Updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines available in NB next week Updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available to New Brunswickers aged six months and older, starting Oct. 15, the Department of Health announced Tuesday. People can book an appointment now through the government's website or by contacting a ...
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Appointments begin for influenza and COVID-19 vaccines in Saskatchewan 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.
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Teens feeling burnt out from managing diabetes face higher complications, study suggests Canadian teens and young adults living with diabetes face double the risk of hospitalizations and emergency room visits compared with younger children with the condition, say doctors suggesting changes to how care is organized for affected families.
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French agency places Novo Nordisk's anti-obesity drug under close surveillance Novo Nordisk is to launch another Ozempic-like drug in France, but the country's drug safety agency is eager for it to only be used as a second-line treatment. This article is exceptionally ...
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Americans are getting healthier by some key metrics COVID fell from the third to fourth leading cause of death in 2022, trailing heart disease, cancer and unintentional injuries. Opioid crisis may be turning a corner. Drug overdose deaths declined in 2023 ...
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Can fizzy drinks and fruit juice increase stroke risk? New study finds links If you enjoy a glass of fruit juice with your breakfast or a fizzy drink after dinner, it might be time to consider pumping the brakes. A new study suggests such drinks may be linked to a higher likelihood of strokes. Frequent drinking of fizzy drinks ...
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A Canadian woman was recently diagnosed with scurvy. Here are the factors tied to the disease Doctors in Canada are warning scurvy could be making a comeback after a 65-year. 02:05. CTV National News: Scurvy warning in Canada.
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What are your treatment options after a breast cancer diagnosis? Medical oncology focuses on systemic treatments, such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapies, that circulate through the body to attack cancer cells. Vora says she tailors these treatments to the specific biology of each patient's cancer, ...
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How HPV vaccines and new screening methods could help eliminate cervical cancer The roll-out of HPV vaccines is a milestone in the global fight against cancer. Since the vaccines are safe and highly effective at preventing infection with the riskiest forms of human papillomavirus (HPV), countries with high vaccination coverage ...
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Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn to offer Covid-19 booster jabs to certain West Norfolk residents this autumn Additionally, flu jabs are being offered to the public through GP surgeries and local pharmacies this year. Pippa Street, chief nurse at the QEH, said: "I encourage everyone who is ...
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Scientists create surgical stitch to aid healing by electrical stimulation The humble stitch plays a crucial role in surgery, holding a gash together while tissues repair. Now scientists have created a type of suture they say can help speed up wound healing and reduce the risk of infection.
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Appointment Booking Begins Today for Influenza and COVID-19 Immunizations Today, Saskatchewan residents can start booking their appointments for Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) immunization clinics to receive this year's influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. Appointments can be.
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Treat your gut like your pet to stay healthy - Dr Megan Rossi The Gut Health Doctor shares 7 ways to improve your gut and your health. By Gemma Harris | Published - 19 Apr 2023 | Reviewed - 8 Oct 2024.
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Duke Transplant Team Helps Pioneer Total Artificial Heart – A young Graham, N.C., father became the second person in the world to receive a BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH) as a bridge to transplant, living with the device for 10 days before undergoing a heart transplant at Duke University Hospital.
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Prioritize Your Screening This Breast Cancer Awareness Month With one in eight women diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, early detection can make all the difference. For women without any risk factors, mammograms can begin at age 35 for a baseline, with annual screenings starting at 40. However, those at ...
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Novavax Update: Where to Find Our COVID-19 Vaccine Novavax is committed to providing the most updated and comprehensive information about the locations where you can get access to the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2024-2025 Formula) (NVX-CoV2705). The Novavax vaccine finder provides the most ...
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Why Women Experience Heart Attack Symptoms Differently Than Men Interviewer: Did you know that when women have heart attacks the symptoms are different from men? True. You're going to find out more about that next on The Scope. I was surprised to find out that heart attack symptoms are actually different in men and ...
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What to know about gabapentin and addiction Gabapentin is not likely to cause addiction, but it may lead to dependence or misuse under certain conditions. As such, doctors prescribe gabapentin carefully to avoid withdrawal symptoms and other unpleasant effects. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant ...
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Modified plant compound shows promise as next weapon in fight against drug-resistant TB From left: Doctoral student Yi Chu Liang and assistant professor Dr. Jim Sun. Photo credit: Alex Walls. A modified compound taken from bloodroot, a wildflower native to North America, effectively fights multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) bacteria in ...
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More Than Half of AYA Cancer Survivors Experience Financial Toxicity and Are Unable to Afford Food and Housing A study conducted by Kaitlyn Lapen, MD, a radiation oncologist resident at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and colleagues evaluated the financial challenges adolescent and young adults (AYA) survivors experience during and after treatment.
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Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news amid the new global Mpox emergency The identification of a new strain of the Mpox virus (clade Ib) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the alarming rise in cases across Africa linked to sexual activity, and the potential for a new pandemic led the World Health Organization (WHO) to ...
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Second EEE death confirmed in NH Boston.com EEE, which is spread through mosquitoes, is rare but dangerous. Two New Hampshire residents have died this year. Public health officials in New Hampshire recently confirmed that a second resident of the state died after testing positive for ...
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Ratan Tata, of India's Tata conglomerate, in hospital intensive care, sources say NEW DELHI, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of one of India's biggest conglomerates, Tata Sons, is in critical condition in intensive care at a Mumbai hospital, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.
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New 'biological aging' test predicts your odds of dying within the next 12 months A test that uses cells from the inside of your cheek may accurately predict the risk of death within the upcoming year, new research hints. This study, published Oct. 1 in the journal Frontiers in Aging, offers promising support for CheekAge, a new ...
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BHF pays tribute to Professor Sir George Radda Professor Sir Radda held the position of BHF Chair of Molecular Cardiology at the University of Oxford from 1984 to his retirement in 2003. He pioneered the use of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), a technique using strong magnetic fields to examine the ...
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ADHD Awareness Month Unfortunately, many workers with ADHD face misconceptions, stigma, and even discrimination due to a lack of awareness about the condition. This not only affects individual members' well-being and job security but can also create barriers to full ...
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