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'Round Face': A Viral Term's Real Diagnostic Implications Although it's true that cortisol is a hormone associated with stress, elevated stress levels are unlikely, by themselves, to cause the rounded facial features associated with "moon face." photo of Anat ...
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More young people are surviving cancer. Then they face a life altered by it Lourdes Monje, a young person with curly dark hair and glasses, sits on a. Lourdes Monje, diagnosed with breast cancer at 25, represents the new generation of cancer survivors — ...
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Alzheimer's timeline shows changes start as trickle, become torrent A study of cells from 84 cadaver brains suggests that Alzheimer's has two distinct phases, and that one type of neuron is especially vulnerable. "There's an early phase where there's a very slow increase in the amount of pathology," says Ed Lein, ...
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Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke, the nation's 4th biggest killer Eating healthy can help control several factors that increase your risk for stroke, including high cholesterol, high blood sugar, and obesity, according to the heart association. The group recommends foods in the so- ...
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Asthma may place children at risk of memory difficulties, analysis finds Asthma is associated with memory difficulties in children, and early onset of asthma may exacerbate memory deficits, according to a new study from the University of California, Davis. The study, the first of its kind to connect asthma to memory ...
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A bird flu case is thought to be found in Canada for the first time A case of H5 bird flu is believed to be detected in a human in Canada for the first time, health officials said Saturday. A teenager from the province of British Columbia tested positive for the virus and has been hospitalized, according to health ...
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Diabetes and kidney trouble can bring heart disease decades earlier, study suggests Kidney disease and type 2 diabetes are two of the four components of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM), which the heart association defines as the overall health risk that arises from the interplay of heart disease, kidney problems, diabetes ...
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Diabetes, Kidney Disease Could Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk up to 28 Years Earlier People with both conditions can have that higher risk as much as 28 years earlier than people without those diseases, researchers say. Experts say you can maintain good heart health by eating a healthy diet, exercising ...
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Bird flu infections more widespread among US dairy workers than thought – study Eight out of 115 dairy workers, or 7%, who worked with H5N1-infected cows in Michigan and Colorado have antibodies to bird flu, according to a new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – a rate significantly higher than ...
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Expert explains three misconceptions about COVID-19 and flu vaccines Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director for Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, clears up some misconceptions about COVID-19 and the flu. Misconception #1: The flu and COVID-19 vaccines can make you sick. "You aren't going to get the flu ...
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GLP-1, SGLT2 medications may lower stroke survivor's risk of future heart attack, stroke Research Highlights: In an analysis of more than 7,000 stroke survivors, those who were taking either a GLP1-receptor agonist or an SGLT2 inhibitor medication had a lower risk of a subsequent stroke, heart attack or death compared to peers who were not ...
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'The prescription is nature': How satellites can show us the healing effects of nature "The incidence of diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders is less the greener the environment people live in." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's how it works. Aerial view of road ...
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Canada reports first case of bird flu in a person A teenager in British Columbia has become the first person in Canada to test positive for bird flu, authorities said Saturday. This person is receiving treatment in a children's hospital for H5 avian flu, the provincial health department said.
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Minister for Health and Aged Care, press conference - 10 November 2024 This is a really exciting day for young Australians, for babies and their moms. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalisation of babies in Australia. Every winter, around 12,000 babies are hospitalised through RSV, and as many as a quarter of them have to ...
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I'm a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life We crafted our first rodent car from a plastic cereal container. After trial and error, my colleagues and I found that rats could learn to drive forward by grasping a small wire that acted like a gas pedal. Before long, they were steering with ...
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Teenager hospitalised with bird flu A teenager has been hospitalised with bird flu in Canada, in the first suspected case to be found in the country. Officials said the patient likely caught the H5 virus from a bird or animal, but are investigating the source of the infection and tracing ...
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Progress in early detection and screening methods for pancreatic cancer Early detection improves survival outcomes significantly, yet challenges persist due to a lack of reliable biomarkers, specific screening protocols, and trained personnel. Further research is needed to enhance early screening effectiveness. Epidemiological ...
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South Sudan mounts a nationwide polio vaccination campaign: a massive push towards stopping the ongoing outbreak Juba, 11 November 2024: A nationwide campaign aimed at vaccinating 3.3 million children from 0 to 59 months of age against polio launched in South Sudan using the novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2. The campaign led by the Ministry of Health, ...
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Healthy fats from fish, nuts can help protect against 19 types of cancer Studies have shown that foods containing high levels of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are essential for overall health. Besides a flurry of health benefits, these fatty acids have now been linked to providing protection against several types of ...
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'My aunt used a weight loss jab and died' It was only in August when 58-year-old nurse Susan McGowan took two low-dose injections of the NHS-approved weight loss drug Tirzepatide. However, just 2 weeks into administering them, Susan tragically passed away, with her death certificate being the ...
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This cancer is preventable, but not enough women are testing for it Shanny Pyke had no reason to think she might have cancer. She felt healthier, happier and more energetic than she had in a long time, so when it came time to have her five-year cervical screening test during the pandemic, she put it off, ...
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KELLY TOMASZEWSKI: Northern Michigan gears up for cold and flu season One thing I try to do whenever an opportunity presents itself, is connect with people about all that's happening at Manistee Hospital and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital. As the change of the seasons settles in, our community is greeted with the cool, ...
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More than half of parents didn't get flu vaccine for children last year Hesitancy around children's flu vaccines is on the rise with over half of parents saying they did not get their child inoculated against this common winter illness last year. This is despite 55% of parents saying their children missed time at school ...
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Heat exposure significantly heightens risks for maternal and newborn health Heat stress during pregnancy is associated with a wide range of complications, including preterm birth, stillbirth, congenital disabilities, gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, and cardiovascular events during labor. The current systematic review ...
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Mental health among teens: Address anxiety, depression, eating disorders in teenagers Whether it is anxiety or eating disorders, self-image-related issues, or ADHD, teens today navigate complex environments that can impact their mental well-being. From academic pressures to social media influences ...
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WHO African Region Mpox Bulletin #11 - 3 November 2024 Key strategic developments in epidemiology. • Geographic Spread: Since 01 January 2024 and as of 3 November2024, a total of 18 member states across the WHO African region have reported mpox cases, of which, 14 have active transmission.
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UNICEF: 1 in 7 Young People Live with a Mental Disorder. How Will We Address this Growing Crisis? The economic cost of neglecting youth mental health is estimated at around $387.2 billion annually for children ages 0 to 19, also according to UNICEF. "Adolescents are really struggling globally," Zeinab Hijazi, a ...
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The WHO's bold step towards a cancer-free future The HPV vaccine became available in 2006. It is based on the legendary discovery by Ian Frazer who led the work that led to the development of this incredibly effective vaccine, which protects against not only cervical cancer but also other cancers of the ...
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Reduce Your Stress With 3 Science-Backed Strategies It's critical today—as increasing numbers of people report they are stressed, fearful and even distrustful. And if you're not feeling your best, you can't be as present for others or achieve all you want in your work or your life. Learning to manage your ...
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A promising new treatment for PTSD We met her this summer as she was two-thirds of the way through her 60-session course of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). It's a treatment long used to combat compression sickness in divers, and wounds that will not heal.
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Not just the brain, even the kidneys store memories: Study Researchers found memory-like signals in the kidneys · The study showed that the kidneys and nerve tissues can retain information · This discovery could impact metabolic health or cancer treatment.
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Chess, sudoku, puzzles: 10 games to keep brain sharp Games help boost mental health. Many games can improve cognitive function, reduce stress, and fight the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Fighting stress and anxiety. mental health games (image canva). Image: Canva. Develops logical reasoning and ...
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Diabetes awareness calls for urgent action November is Diabetes Action Month, a time for everyone to take action on New Zealand's largest and fastest-growing health crisis, according to Diabetes New Zealand. About 324,000 Kiwis currently have diabetes, with projections showing that over 550,000 ...
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Astrocyte transcriptomic changes along the spatiotemporal progression of Alzheimer's disease Here we performed single-nucleus RNA sequencing of 628,943 astrocytes from five brain regions representing the stereotypical progression of AD pathology across 32 donors spanning the entire normal aging to severe AD continuum. We mapped out several unique ...
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AI vs Humans: Are AI chatbots ready for real mental health conversations? University of Newcastle and HMRI researchers Dr Louise Thornton, Dr Dara Sampson, and Dr Jamin Day from the HMRI Healthy Minds Research Program want to find out whether people prefer chatting with a trained AI chatbot or a human mental health practitioner.
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