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Prostate Cancer: Has Active Surveillance Solved the Problem of Overtreatment? "Overtreatment of men with limited longevity for intermediate- and high-risk tumors has not only failed to improve but has actually worsened over the last 20 years," Timothy Daskivich, MD, MSHPM, with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, said in an ...
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Women are at higher risk of dying from heart disease. Here's why. It turns out that these genetic differences influence more than just sex organs and sex assigned at birth — they fundamentally alter the way cardiovascular disease develops and presents. While sex influences the mechanisms behind how ...
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It's Actually Healthier to Enjoy Holiday Foods without the Anxiety But for many people, these special meals come with anxiety and guilt. In a recent survey by Orlando Health, 39 percent of U.S. respondents reported worrying about how much they eat during the holidays. And a quarter agreed they should skip meals to "save" ...
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A more severe strain of mpox has been detected in the US for the first time Earlier this year, the World Health Organization declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern. It is a disease that is zoonotic, or caused by animals; and endemic, or regularly occurring, in ...
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Everything Michigan deer hunters need to know about chronic wasting disease CWD is a neurological disease that affects deer, elk and moose. It causes a degeneration of the brain. It can cause emaciation, abnormal behavior, loss of bodily functions and eventually death. Once an ...
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Over 4 percent of US adults have undiagnosed diabetes The CDC notes that diabetes is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, and that diagnosis is key to avoiding serious disease. For example, uncontrolled blood glucose levels over a long period of time can affect the nervous system, ...
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Call for change at first food allergy conference Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse, who founded the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation in her memory, will address Jersey's first food allergy conference in St Helier. The foundation announced a partnership with the Jersey Food Allergy ...
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Clinical trial finds daily tablet increases growth in children with achondroplasia The Phase II study, led by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found the drug infigratinib, an investigational product, was safe and effective in treating children with achondroplasia aged 3–11 ...
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St. Louis County health officials confirm 69 cases of E. coli, expand investigation to 4 events The St. Louis County health department is now investigating four events tied to a local banquet company this month where at least 69 people were exposed to and sickened by a dangerous strain of E. coli. A dozen students and parents were hospitalized ...
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Poultry infected with bird flu found on commercial farm in England It was England's first confirmation of H5N1 in kept birds this season. The virus was also recently found in wild birds in the southwest of England and in continental Europe, the department said. The H5N1 bird ...
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A Shocking Number of Americans Will Be Obese by 2050, According to a New Study The new research projects that the obesity epidemic will reach concerning levels by the middle of this century. In total, scientists believe that 213 million adults and 43.1 million children and adolescents will be overweight or obese by 2050. While that ...
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Outbreak of bird flu strain H5N1 on Cornish farm A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in Cornwall. The government said all poultry on the infected premises - near Rosudgeon, St Ives - would be humanely culled and a 3km (1.9 mile) protection zone and 10km (6.2 mile) ...
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Recognizing National Epilepsy Awareness Month When someone has more ...
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Science & Medicine: Exercise is medicine for people with Parkinson's disease Now, she's trying to figure out why. Anjali Sivaramakrishnan, PhD, PT Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy School of Health. David Constante.
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Declining standards of care for stroke patients must be reversed, says charity Figures from audit of England, Wales and Northern Ireland show some basic care now worse than decade ago. Rachel Hall. Sun 17 Nov 2024 19.01 EST. Share. Ministers are being urged to improve declining care for stroke patients to lower the risk of death ...
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Diabetes rates skyrocket globally with millions left untreated The total number of adults living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the world has surpassed 800 million - over four times the total number in 1990, according to findings from a global analysis published ahead of World Diabetes Day in The Lancet.
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Guam now also bans live poultry, hatching eggs from Hawaii over avian flu Guam has now also banned poultry from Hawaii due to recent reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, cases now detected in Hawaii. The Guam Department of Agriculture's Animal Health Division, at the same time, is asking island residents to ...
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Study links cannabis use to genotoxicity and transgenerational health impacts Cannabis exposure is associated with genetic damage, accelerated aging, and birth defects, raising concerns about its transgenerational health effects and public health implications. Study: Key insights into cannabis-cancer pathobiology and ...
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H5N1 Avian Influenza linked to Mililani Pet Fair HONOLULU (KHON2) — A recent investigation by the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) and the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) has confirmed the presence of H5N1 avian influenza in a backyard flock of birds in Central Oahu.
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Study to look at why some people with aggressive cancer are 'super-survivors' NHS centres join search for patients who have lived much longer than expected, in hope of developing new therapies. Ian Sample Science editor. Sun 17 Nov 2024 19.01 EST. Share. Doctors have launched a major study to understand why a small percentage of ...
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Excessive sedentary time linked to higher heart disease risk More time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to a study in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and presented at the American ...
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Ads for 'weight-loss treatments' are everywhere in Australia. Are they promoting prescription drugs? Evie Gardiner tries hard to avoid advertisements for weight-loss injections, but they seem to crop up everywhere. The 28-year-old Sydney PhD student says treatments that include the drugs are "marketed quite aggressively", even if the ads seem "kind of ...
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Air pollution spurs inflammation in heart failure patients A new study by heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds that patients with heart disease, specifically those with heart failure, are especially vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution and poor air quality and can take steps ...
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Understanding epilepsy: Why it's more than just seizures Epilepsy is the name of the medical condition where a patient gets recurrent seizures. Seizures are also more commonly referred to as "fits" or "convulsions". The normal brain has millions of neurons that generate electricity.
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Love to walk in the chilly weather? 4 reasons why it is better Surprisingly, walking in chilly weather has quite a lot of health benefits that might just give you an extra edge in your fitness routine. Here's why you should lace up your walking shoes and embrace the cold!
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First known US case of more severe mpox strain reported in California They recently traveled to Africa, where the clade I strain is circulating in the east and central regions, the CDPH said. Health officials say mpox clade I has historically caused more severe illness than clade II, which has been circulating in California ...
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Can Your Diet Help Prevent Stomach Cancer? The Science Behind The Plate Detecting stomach cancer early is critical for effective treatment. If someone experiences symptoms such as persistent stomach pain, weight loss, or difficulty swallowing, they should consult a doctor promptly.
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Blue light exposure may accelerate bone growth and early puberty in rats As children grow and develop, long bones such as the femur progressively elongate at each end. These growing ends – areas of smooth, elastic cartilage known as 'growth plates' – eventually solidify which stops growth in height.
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Breathalyser Concept Aims to Catch Lung Cancer Early University of Newcastle and HMRI Cancer Detection and Therapies researchers, Dr Renee Goreham and PhD student Emma Morris have created an early-stage prototype that can detect extracellular vesicles (EVs), nano-sized molecules that carry information ...
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5 simple lifestyle changes that can bring down blood pressure naturally Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of your arteries. It naturally fluctuates based on activity, stress, health conditions, and lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and sleep. It's important to monitor and manage blood ...
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Trust backs international cancer study aided by 'super survivors' It will focus on three of the most aggressive cancer types - extensive stage small cell lung cancer; brain cancer glioblastoma; and metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Researchers intend to gather tumor samples from over 1,000 consenting ...
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World Aids Day 2024 Today, around 2.7 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean are living with HIV. In 2023 alone, about 135,000 people acquired the virus, and 35,000 lives were lost to AIDS-related causes. New infections are highest among key populations, ...
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People with diabetes in England might be offered new scan during eye screening Some people living with diabetes may soon be asked to have an additional scan as part of their diabetic eye screening, so that anyone with eye problems can be treated more quickly. Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that people with diabetes are ...
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Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023 Coverage of 95% or greater of two doses of measles vaccine is needed in each country and community to prevent outbreaks and protect populations from one of the world's most contagious human viruses. "Measles vaccine has ...
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Avian flu contributes to elephant seal declines Not only has the avian flu evolved into a separate virus for elephant seals, but it has also caused declines in populations of the marine mammals on their breeding grounds in South America. Following the initial outbreak of H5N1 in 2023, ...
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Spike in diseased raccoons in Worcester County town prompts warning from police SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — Wildlife officials are asking residents to take precautions after an increase in diseased raccoons. According to Southbridge Animal Control, the department has encountered 13 raccoons since September exhibiting classic signs of ...
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Growing epidemic: On diabetes and India 5% or more. Unlike earlier studies that mostly relied on elevated fasting plasma glucose or other single-biomarker data, the analysis by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) included people whose fasting ...
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Digital eye screening for people with diabetes could save hundreds of thousands of hospital appointments People with diabetes can develop a condition known as diabetic retinopathy, which is caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye (retina). It can cause blindness if left undiagnosed and untreated but regular eye screening appointments ...
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New AARP Research Partnership to Pinpoint Dementia Risk Factors The collaboration, launched Friday, is known as the Dementia Risk Reduction Project and includes AARP, the Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative (ADDI) and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington.
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Younger men are turning to testosterone therapy in hopes of boosting mood and muscles – but there are risks of harm Testosterone is a hormone critical to male health, influencing muscle mass, mood, cognition, libido and energy levels. Artificially raising testosterone levels through supplementation when levels dip seems logical. But is it? Clearly ...
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Weekly Special Press Briefing on the Mpox Outbreak and other Health Emergencies in Africa WHAT: Join us for the weekly engagement with the media to provide updates on the Mpox outbreak situation in affected Member States, as well as the ongoing Marburg outbreak in Rwanda. Africa CDC Director General, H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, will be joined by ...
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Take simple steps to improve your wellbeing this winter Marking this year's National Self Care Week, which aims to empower people to better look after their physical and mental wellbeing, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said: "Self Care Week provides an excellent opportunity to highlight some of the ways that we ...
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DHS Encourages Wisconsinites to 'Be Antibiotic Aware' This Respiratory Virus Season However, antibiotics don't treat infections caused by viruses (viral infections). Common viral infectionsand symptoms that aren't helped by using antibiotics include: Cold or runny nose; Flu (influenza) ...
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During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Essentia Health Encourages Screenings Essentia Health is encouraging people to consider lung cancer screenings. Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) uses special x-ray equipment to take-in-depth pictures of a patient's lungs. With the computerized scans, no medicine is needed and no needles are ...
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Shrouded in smog, Delhi pollution reading is the highest this year NEW DELHI, Nov 18 (Reuters) - A thick blanket of toxic smog engulfed most parts of northern India on Monday and readings of air quality in the capital New Delhi hit their highest this year after dense fog overnight. The smog, a toxic blend of smoke and ...
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Study reveals 10 'never words' that make patients feel helpless "Certain never words can basically be conversation stoppers," Berry said. "When a doctor says something, it simply stops the conversation. The patient has no way to respond or doesn't feel confident enough, psychologically safe enough, to respond.".
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7 high-protein foods and how to include them in your diet for better intake A high-protein diet is crucial for maintaining muscle mass, aiding recovery, and promoting overall health. The article highlights seven protein-rich foods, including chicken breast, tofu, Greek yogurt, eggs, lentils, tuna, and Parmesan cheese.
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Marking 20 years of precision medicine in lung cancer treatment Breakthroughs in cancer research are always something to celebrate. This year marks the 20th anniversary of a particular breakthrough in lung cancer treatment — the discovery of the EGFR gene mutation — that revolutionized how oncologists personalized ...
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5 Reasons to include Radish in your Winter diet Radishes, a delicious and crunchy winter vegetable, offer a surprising array of health benefits. Packed with vitamin C and fiber, radishes can bolster your immune system, aid digestion, and promote weight management. Their ...
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