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	health Daily update ⋅ November 28, 2024
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	NPR Here's why bird flu fears are intensifying NPR Scientists believe it was roughly a year ago that an influenza virus sickening and killing birds happened upon a new and surprisingly hospitable host in the Texas Panhandle — dairy cattle. That encounter was enough to set in motion today's cattle ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Feeling stuffed after the big meal? Don't flop on the sofa, take a 'fart walk' NPR But instead of chilling out in front of the football game after you polish off the pumpkin pie, consider venturing out for a walk. It's one of the easiest things you can do to boost your health after a meal, and even a short stroll can yield big benefits. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Kidney, liver transplants between people with HIV get green light under new HHS rule CNN People in the United States who have HIV and need kidney or liver transplants can now receive organs from donors who also have HIV without having to be part of a research study. The new federal rule is expected to reduce wait times and expand access to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP HPV vaccines linked to drop in cervical cancer deaths CIDRAP Vaccination against HPV has been recommended in the United States since 2006. The authors of the research letter looked at cervical cancer mortality data for women aged younger than 25 years from 1992 to 2021 from the National Center for Health Statistics. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Thanksgiving on Ozempic: Here's how to enjoy the meal with a smaller appetite Fox News For the more than 15 million U.S. adults who are currently taking Ozempic or another GLP-1 drug for diabetes or weight loss, Thanksgiving may look a little different than it did prior to starting the medication. GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Cervical cancer deaths have plummeted among young women, US study finds Livescience.com The cell is fluorescently. Fewer women died from cervical cancer between 2019 and 2021 than between 2013 and 2015, new research suggests. Pictured above is a high-resolution microscope image of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American What to Know about Walking Pneumonia in Kids Scientific American Milder cases of pneumonia, dubbed "walking pneumonia," are on the rise in young children this year. By Meghan Bartels. Young multiracial girl coughs into her elbow. Catherine McQueen/Getty Images. The temperature is dropping, and rates of a whole host ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Winter pressures take toll on NHS staff - survey BBC News NHS staff expect to miss festive events with friends and family amid winter pressures such as staff shortages, sickness and abusive patient behaviour, a survey has suggested. The research, commissioned by NHS Charities Together of 520 NHS workers, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News 13 Orlando Bird flu virus was found in raw milk. What to know about the risks News 13 Orlando Health officials have warned for years that raw milk can cause illnesses that range from mild to life-threatening. Pasteurization, or heat treatment, kills the bird flu virus and also bacteria such as E. coli, listeria and salmonella, which are known to ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years BBC News Researchers say they have found the first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years. The injection dampens part of the immune system that can go into overdrive in flare-ups of both asthma and a lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Some diners at Monterey Park restaurant may have been exposed to hepatitis A Los Angeles Times L.A. County health officials are warning that some diners at a Monterey Park restaurant may have been exposed to hepatitis A. An employee at a Buffalo Wild Wings in the city was found to be infected with the highly contagious liver infection, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Clinical trial reveals twice-yearly injection reduces risk of HIV infection by 96% Medical Xpress For oral medications that prevent new HIV infection to be effective, the patient must take certain actions, including attending doctor's visits every three months and—most importantly—consistency. These daily oral antiretrovirals, more commonly ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Disruption of mechanical signaling in brain could be basis for development of Alzheimer's disease, study proposes Medical Xpress Professor Ben Goult, University of Liverpool said, "Alzheimer's disease is a cruel neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline. It is a global health challenge, yet little is known about the underlying mechanisms that lead ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study reveals protein mobility defect as a key factor in chronic diseases Chronic Diseases... News-Medical.net Treating chronic disease has proven difficult because there is not one simple cause, like a single gene mutation, that a treatment could target. At least, that's how it has appeared to scientists. However, research ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study reveals varied risks of hormone treatments for menopausal symptoms News-Medical.net There is concern among women that menopausal hormone therapy increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. This concern is based on older studies conducted more than 20 years ago that only looked at one type of treatment. Since then ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Specific HRT tablets linked to increased risk of heart disease and blood clots News-Medical.net Certain hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets containing both estrogen and progestogen are associated with a higher risk of heart disease and rare but serious blood clots known as venous thromboembolism (VTE) in women around the age of menopause, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC7 Los Angeles Officials investigating possible hepatitis A exposure at Buffalo Wild Wings in Monterey Park ABC7 Los Angeles Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection that can range from a mild illness to a severe illness. Symptoms include fever, weakness, fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowing of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.un.org World AIDS Day 2024 IDPH Join Central Illinois FRIENDS and our amazing partners from Positive Health Solutions, Delta Sigma Theta's Bloomington Alumni Chapter, The Links Central Illinois, and Prairie Pride Coalition for a candlelight vigil commemorating World AIDS Day. Let us ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Eating More Red Meat Could Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk Medscape "High red meat intake has been associated with many health risks, including T2D, coronary heart disease, some types of cancer, and overall mortality," Walter C. Willett, MD, DrPH, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard TH Chan School of Public ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Times Doctors hail first breakthrough in asthma and COPD treatment in 50 years The Irish Times Doctors are hailing a new way to treat serious asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) attacks that marks the first breakthrough for 50 years and could be a "gamechanger" for patients. A trial found offering patients an injection was ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Sickness bug led to hospital critical incident BBC News An outbreak of gastroenteritis on hospital wards in Staffordshire contributed to a trust declaring a critical incident, bosses have confirmed. Dr Steve Fawcett, clinical director of urgent care in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, said parts of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Globe and Mail NYU Langone Health in the News—Wednesday, November 27, 2024 NYU Langone Health NYU Langone Surgical Team Performs World's First Robotic Double Lung Transplant. (Washington Square (NY) News). Washington Square (NY) News(11/26) While discussing the world's first fully robotic ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Younger age at type 2 diabetes diagnosis increases mortality risk News-Medical.net In the present study, researchers assessed the relationship between age at T2D diagnosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality. They used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTVU San Francisco California resident dies from rabies after bitten by infected bat KTVU San Francisco FRESNO, Calif. - A California resident has died after being bitten by a suspected rabid bat, state health officials said. The victim, from Fresno County, died late last week after experiencing symptoms of rabies, according to the California Department ... Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News Irregular bedtimes increase risk of heart attack and stroke, study shows ITV News Experts examined data of people without any history of major heart-related events, and found irregular sleep patterns still put them at heightened risk, as reported by ITV News' Charlie Frost ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Times Certain hormone replacement therapy tablets associated with higher risk of heart disease The Irish Times HRT is used to relieve menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats, and different treatments are available depending on symptoms. Some previous trials have suggested a link between menopausal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India India has abundant sunlight then why are people deficient in Vitamin D? Mistakes to avoid Times of India Factors include indoor lifestyles, darker skin, dietary habits, and air pollution. Experts recommend sensible sun exposure, dietary adjustments, and supplements when necessary to combat this issue and improve overall health. Flag as irrelevant
	Pan American Health Organization On World AIDS Day, PAHO launches Better with PrEP campaign Pan American Health Organization The initiative aims to promote greater awareness and expand access to the HIV prevention pill, whose adoption in Latin America and the Caribbean remains limited. Washington, D.C., November 28, 2024 (PAHO).– In the context of World AIDS Day (December 1) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dartmouth-Hitchcock Whooping Cough Cases Are Increasing: Why and What To Do About It Dartmouth-Hitchcock Whooping cough—known more formally as pertussis—is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory system. Symptoms may include a "whoop" noise when someone gasps for air after a coughing fit. Flag as irrelevant
	KWQC-TV6 Whooping Cough returning to pre-pandemic trends KWQC-TV6 "This is a vaccine ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Doctors urged to ditch blue inhalers for asthma treatment over climate concerns The Independent The carbon footprint of blue inhalers is being compared to a lengthy car trip in advice released to asthma patients as British doctors are told to switch out the sprays for a more effective treatment. In a "true pivot" in asthma care across the UK, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The ASCO Post At-Home Testing Kits, Coordinated Outreach May Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates The ASCO Post Colorectal cancer screening is often an effective tool for detecting the disease early when it's most treatable; however, screening is underused in patient populations who receive primary care at federally qualified health centers. Previous research has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Bat is the prime suspect in ultra-rare human rabies fatality in Central California Los Angeles Times An unidentified Fresno County individual died from a rabies infection after likely being bitten by a bat, the first such area human infection in 32 years. The individual was exposed to rabies sometime in mid-October while in Merced County. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Health Canada approves Novo Nordisk's obesity drug to reduce risk of non-fatal heart attack CBC.ca Wegovy injections approved by Health Canada. Wegovy is the first Health Canada-approved treatment for both chronic weight management and to reduce the risk of non-fatal myocardial infarction, according to its manufacturer, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BusinessWorld Online United States, AC Health Launch Partnership to Expand HIV Services in PH USAID On November 27, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a partnership with Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health), to strengthen the private sector's role in making stigma-free care and ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Late-liver-stage malaria vaccine delivers 89% protection and boosts cellular immunity News-Medical.net These sporozoites invade liver cells but fail to progress to blood-stage infection, allowing the immune system to safely encounter a wide array of parasite antigens and generate humoral and cellular immune responses. Late-arresting GA ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cook County Department of Public Health Health Department Offers 4 Tips for Holiday Food Safety Cook County Department of Public Health September 20, 2024– Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners joined Cook County Health (CCH) officials today to emphasize the importance of getting the latest flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News NHS Somerset urges those eligible to get Covid jab BBC News NHS David Drew, from Somerset Foundation Trust Vaccination Team, preparing a vaccination. NHS. Half of eligible Somerset residents have received the Covid-19 vaccine this winter. Flag as irrelevant
	Mirror.co.uk expert reaction to study on HRT tablets and increased heart disease/blood clot risk Science Media Centre Dr Paula Briggs, Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust & Immediate Past Chair of the British Menopause Society, said: "Randomised controlled trials are the gold standard – they match ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX Carolina Officials: Multi-school outbreak causing whooping cough cases to rise in Buncombe Co. FOX Carolina Officials said at this ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Child contracts measles with exposure risk in Aylmer clinics and St. Thomas hospital CBC.ca A child is in hospital sick with the measles as the health authority in the St. Thomas region warns people they may have been exposed in two different healthcare centres. Southwestern Public Health said the child was unvaccinated, and others who are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Denver 7 Colorado News Experts warn of increased risk to viral illnesses this holiday season due to lower vaccination rates Denver 7 Colorado News DENVER — With the cold weather and the holidays, you're likely spending more time indoors with family and friends. It's also likely you or someone you're celebrating with hasn't gotten the flu vaccine or the COVID-19 shot. Flag as irrelevant
	RiverBender.com IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Celebrate Thanksgiving Holiday Safely by Taking Precautions Against Food-borne Illnesses RiverBender.com Hosts can protect their guests by following basic food safety steps, including keeping hot foods hot, cold foods cold, and properly thawing frozen turkeys before roasting them. Get The Latest News! Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation AU 208 million Americans are classified as obese or overweight, according to new study synthesizing 132 data sources The Conversation AU Without urgent intervention, our study forecasts that more than 80% of adults and close to 60% of adolescents will be classified as overweight or obese by 2050. These are the key findings of our recent study, published in the journal The Lancet. Flag as irrelevant
	VUMC Reporter Vanderbilt scientists discover shared genetic foundations between musical rhythm and human language VUMC Reporter The reverse was also the case: Genetic variants associated with more accurate musical rhythm skills co-occurred with genes linked to higher performance on language and reading tests, and to language-related educational outcomes (i.e. grades in foreign ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Your Old Pacemaker Could Be Recycled to Save a Life U.S. News & World Report By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter. HealthDay. THURSDAY, Nov. 28, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Don't let your surgeon toss your old heart pacemaker out with the trash. Used pacemakers can be refurbished, researchers report, providing the potential ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scottish Daily Record Eating More Fruits, Vegetables Tied to Lower Blood Pressure The Cardiology Advisor HealthDay News — Diets high in fruits and vegetables are associated with lower blood pressure, reduced cardiovascular risk, and improved kidney health, possibly due to their base-producing effects, according to a study published online Aug. Flag as irrelevant
	St. Louis Public Radio Most whooping cough cases in St. Louis County are reported by one clinic St. Louis Public Radio However, that doesn't mean that kids there are more sick than in other parts of the county, Brzozowski said. Instead, the facility, Baer Pediatrics in Town and Country, has a new policy of ordering tests for all patients who have persistent coughing and ... Flag as irrelevant
	VUMC Reporter New research points way to more reliable brain studies VUMC Reporter Brain-wide association studies, which use magnetic resonance imaging to identify relationships between brain structure or function and human behavior or health, have faced criticism for producing results that often cannot be replicated by other researchers ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC10.com KXTV UC Davis doctor explains importance of lung cancer screenings for early detection ABC10.com KXTV During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, ABC10 talked with a doctor about kinds are screenings that are fast, easy and painless. Author: Lora Painter. Published: 10: ... Flag as irrelevant

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