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Sugar substitutes are everywhere. How safe are they to eat? You're probably used to seeing diet sodas made with artificial sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose. But now there are sodas with zero grams of sugar or no artificial sweeteners that contain allulose, monk fruit or stevia. Are these newer sugar ...
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Winter Depression: How to Make the 'SAD' Diagnosis 'Tis the season for recognizing seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Just don't expect to find SAD in diagnostic handbooks. As a memorable term, SAD "stuck in the general public, and to some extent among health professionals," said Scott Patten, MD, PhD, ...
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CDC lifts level 3 travel advisory for Marburg in Rwanda The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on November 23 commended the United States government for lifting its level 3 travel notice on Marburg virus in Rwanda that was issued on October 7. Marburg virus NIAID/Flickr cc.
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California reports avian flu in retail raw milk sample Since H5N1 avian flu was first detected in US dairy cattle earlier this year, health officials have emphasized the risk of drinking raw milk, which can harbor H5N1 and several other pathogens. Milk from infected cows ...
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Study Results Show 1 in 20 Adults With RSV Are Hospitalized New study findings assessed the absolute risk of 28-day, all-cause hospitalization following outpatient medically attended respiratory syncytial virus (MA-RSV) infections among adults. The researchers aimed to evaluate the proportion of adults with RSV ...
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RSV prevention tools somewhat cost-effective, studies show University of Michigan and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigators determined that both maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination and the monoclonal antibody nirsevimab are likely cost effective in certain situations ...
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Dangerous ultra-processed foods are linked to more than 30 health conditions. Here's how to identify and avoid them Consider the level of food processing, the overall nutrient density of foods and your overall dietary patterns, Passarrello suggested. Packaged cookies and sodas are energy dense but lack the nutrients our bodies need. While they may provide some energy ...
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Bird flu virus detected in raw milk in California "Out of an abundance of caution, and due to the ongoing spread of bird flu in dairy cows, poultry, and sporadic human cases, consumers should not consume any of the affected raw milk," it said.
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New malaria vaccine shows high protection in clinical trial The study found that immunization with a genetically modified Plasmodium falciparum parasite, known as GA2, induced a favorable immune response and provided protective efficacy against malaria infection. Globally, malaria continues to pose a significant ...
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New mpox vaccines for Congo's children held up by old problem LONDON/KINSHASA, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Adults started getting vaccinations against mpox in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital this week. But there were no shots available for children, the most vulnerable group, after a key dose donation was held back ...
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Going home for Thanksgiving? Get vaccinated first, experts say Thanksgiving travelers may be planning to bring gifts to nieces and nephews, or a recipe they're excited to try. One thing you don't want to bring along to that gathering: a respiratory virus. "For the past few years, COVID-19 has spiked in the summer, ...
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Pertussis Cases Spike in November The numbers reflect a return to pre-pandemic trends, but overall, pertussis cases for 2024 so far have surpassed those seen prior to the pandemic in 2019, according to the CDC. Of the 434 ...
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New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants "This rule removes unnecessary barriers to kidney and liver transplants, expanding the organ donor pool and improving outcomes for transplant recipients with HIV," said U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement.
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Hypertension is a 'silent killer.' Here's what your blood pressure should be at every age If you have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, your heart has to work harder than normal to pump blood throughout your body. Over time, hypertension can lead to serious medical problems including stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure.
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Raw milk from a California dairy is recalled after routine testing detected the bird flu virus The sample obtained at a store tested positive Nov. 21 during routine screening by Santa Clara County health officers, the state Department of Public Health said Sunday. The dairy, Raw Farm, issued a voluntary ...
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RSV antibody treatment offers new hope for youngest patients NBC Universal, Inc. A new RSV treatment has been cleared by the CDC and FDA and doctors are calling it a gamechanger for children. News4's Melissa Mollet talks to a mom about how her son was extremely sick after he contracted the virus and what signs to ...
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Understanding the early signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio doctor is warning people how aggressive and deadly a pancreatic cancer diagnosis can be. Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ that sits behind the stomach.
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Popular diabetes and obesity drugs also protect kidneys, study shows The biggest and most comprehensive analysis of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists on kidney and cardiovascular outcomes shows they have significant benefits in people with and without diabetes. The findings were published in The Lancet ...
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How neural and hormonal gut-brain communication shapes metabolism and health Despite significant advances, fundamental mechanisms remain unclear, particularly in spinal afferents, the dorsal vagal complex (DVC), and enteric nervous system (ENS) interactions. Further research is essential to uncover the detailed ...
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Bird flu detected in Maricopa County, second case in the state this month Poultry in a backyard flock in Maricopa County tested positive for bird flu on Nov. 21, according to a joint release from the Arizona Department of Agriculture and the Arizona Department of Health Services. The owner reported signs of illness in their ...
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More Ozempic Users Doubt They Can Keep Weight Off Without Drug: Study While Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications have shown notable promise in returning patients to healthy weights, the majority of those taking the drugs are not confident they can maintain the improvement after ending treatment, according to a new report.
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Scientists are learning why ultra-processed foods are bad for you For millennia, people have altered food to please their palates. More than 3,000 years ago Mesoamericans, living in what is Mexico and Central America today, cooked corn kernels in a solution of wood ash or limestone.
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The eradication of small pox may have the set stage for the mpox outbreak GABRIELLE EMANUEL, BYLINE: Eugene Bangwen spends his days thinking about mpox formerly called monkeypox. EUGENE BANGWEN: There's been an exponential rise in the number of cases of mpox. EMANUEL: He studies infectious ...
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Whooping cough cases on the rise in Ontario County CANANDAIGUA, NY — The Ontario County Health Department is reporting an increase in the number of whooping cough cases in the county. As of Nov. 25, most of the cases reported have been in college-aged students, but Public Health Director Kate Ott said ...
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IHME study reveals significant progress and gaps in the global fight against HIV/AIDS Despite this progress, researchers found regional variation in the HIV response and forecast the world is not on track to meet UNAIDS 2030 targets to cut new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths by 90%.
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| The eradication of small pox may have the set stage for the mpox outbreak After small pox was eradicated and vaccinations against the disease came to an end, people in parts of Africa started getting sick with something rarely seen before - mpox. Researchers eventually realized that with the end of smallpox vaccinations, ...
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Flu, COVID, RSV vaccine uptake in older adults low, CDC data shows A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report reveals low uptake of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines this fall in older adults. CDC data as of Nov. 9, among adults aged 75 and up, 39.7% of adults had ever ...
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Case of bird flu detected in backyard poultry flock in Maricopa County The Arizona Department of Health Services says poultry in a backyard flock located in Maricopa County has tested positive for Avian Influenza. Samples from the poultry were tested and confirmed on November 21 to contain the highly contagious ...
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Hormone therapy in early menopause proves safe but lacks cognitive benefits The study followed up with women from the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS) approximately a decade after the initial treatment to evaluate cognitive outcomes and assess whether different forms of menopausal hormone therapy impact memory and ...
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Study unlocks the secrets of beta cell regeneration Especially in already damaged cells, blocking Inceptor could help boost insulin production and protect the beta cells." Heiko Lickert, Director, Institute of Diabetes and Regeneration Research, Helmholtz Munich. Hope for people ...
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How to cope with seasonal depression during the fall and winter months FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Around this time of year, we can feel a shift in our mood and behaviors. The American Psychiatric Association reports that about 5% of adults in the U.S. go through seasonal affective disorder. People with SAD tend to ...
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| Exposure to wildfire smoke increases the risk of developing dementia, study says Were you expecting a paywall? Not our style. We are on a mission to create a more informed public. To make that happen, we need you to do something extraordinary: donate. Your dollars ...
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10 health risks of ultra-processed foods These foods, including fast food and sugary snacks, lack nutrients and contain excessive sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. Studies have connected them to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, mental health issues, cancer ...
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Mpox Emergency: Priorities 100 Days In Mpox continues to spread within and between countries, and vaccine doses, community-level interventions, and financial investment remain far below what's needed to expeditiously end the health emergency. It is time for leaders from across ...
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Revolutionary strategy offers hope for type 1 diabetes treatment Journal reference: Barra, J. M., et al. (2024) Combinatorial genetic engineering strategy for immune protection of stem cell-derived beta cells by chimeric antigen receptor regulatory T cells. Cell Reports ...
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Your patients' browsing habits may be driving their negative moods Using natural language processing, the team found that individuals experiencing worse moods or mental health symptoms tended to gravitate toward negatively valenced online content. Post-browsing, their mood often declined further. To establish causality ...
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November is Epilepsy Awareness Month: What to know Epilepsy is a disorder ...
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Inceptor regulates insulin homeostasis: A new approach for diabetes therapies Date: November 25, 2024; Source: Helmholtz Munich; Summary: In 2021, a research team discovered the insulin-inhibitory receptor 'Inceptor' and its role as a suppressor of the insulin signaling pathway. Now, the researchers have unlocked another, ...
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Metabolic and bariatric surgery safe and effective for patients with severe obesity, study finds Date: November 21, 2024; Source: Pennington Biomedical Research Center; Summary: A multicenter examination of data demonstrates that for patients with a body mass index at or above 70 kg/m2 metabolic and bariatric surgery is a potent intervention.
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Even With Access to Blockbuster Obesity Drugs, Some People Don't Lose Weight In clinical trials, most participants taking semaglutide or tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) to treat obesity lost an average of 15% to 22% of their body weight -- up to 50 pounds or more in many cases. But roughly 10% to 15% of patients in those trials ...
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'Snapshots' of gene activity in human brain may lead to better treatments for neurological conditions By analysing molecular traces — specifically RNA and DNA — collected from electrodes implanted in the brains of patients with epilepsy and linking these with electrical recordings from the brain, the researchers were able to take a 'snapshot' of gene ...
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A long haul with long COVID-19 An array of symptoms, including fatigue, breathing problems and debilitating pain, have come to be known as "long COVID-19". The condition can affect anyone, but a growing body of evidence suggests those in the low- and middle-income brackets are more ...
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Bonnie Henry to provide update on BC teen infected with H5N1 avian flu Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry will provide an update Tuesday morning on the status of a B.C. teenager infected with H5N1 avian influenza and the investigation into the case. The press conference will take place at 11 a.m. PT. On. Nov.
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STIs are on the rise among midlife and older adults, expert warns The rate of common sexually transmissible infections among Australians over the age of 50 has increased, according to researchers. Associate Professor Jennifer Power is from the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe ...
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Is it an STI — or Something Else? Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise in older adults, and their symptoms can sometimes mimic other ailments. By. Kimberly Goad,. AARP. Comments. Published November 25, 2024. spinner image illustration of a person in a medical waiting room ...
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Knowing your family health history is key to reducing heart attack or stroke risk Research shows that as much as half of your risk for heart disease can come from your family genes. Experts from the American Heart Association, celebrating a century of lifesaving service as the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart ...
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The new HIV Action Plan must get us on track to end new HIV cases by 2030 1. HIV prevention should be the responsibility of the whole health service. NHS England should co-own the new HIV Action Plan with the Department for Health and Social Care and appoint a new designated HIV lead in NHS England to drive the changes needed.
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Groundbreaking method profiles gene activity in the living brain A groundbreaking method to profile gene activity in the living human brain has been developed by researchers at FutureNeuro, the Research Ireland Centre for Translational Brain Science and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, ...
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BC gov't to provide update on teen avian flu patient Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is expected to provide an update Tuesday morning on the status of the B.C. teenager who became the country's first ever human case of domestically acquired H5N1 avian flu. CLICK ...
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Saved By The Scan: A Patient's Lung Cancer Journey In this episode of Health Matters, we learn about Janis Gilder's journey to wellness after being diagnosed with lung cancer using a low-dose CT scan, and board-certified pulmonologist, Rafael Alba Yunen, MD, discusses how the innovative Ion biopsy ...
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