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	health Daily update ⋅ November 6, 2024
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	The Washington Post Yoga may help reduce lower back pain, study says The Washington Post The randomized clinical trial studied 140 Cleveland Clinic employees who had disclosed moderate amounts of pain for at least three months. Participants who engaged in a 12-week virtual yoga program reported feeling less pain and better sleep when compared ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Britain Confirms Two Cases of Newer Type of Mpox The New York Times The disease, formerly known as monkeypox, has been endemic in West and Central Africa for more than 50 years. A wider outbreak occurred in 2022, with the illness spreading to Europe, the United States and other parts of the world. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP UK detects clade 1b mpox in household contacts of earlier case CIDRAP A new World Health Organization (WHO) study published today identifies 17 priority pathogens for vaccine development, signifying the first global effort to gauge pathogens by regional disease burden, antimicrobial resistance risk, and socioeconomic impact. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP WHO unveils priority pathogen list for urgent vaccine development CIDRAP A new World Health Organization (WHO) study published today identifies 17 priority pathogens for vaccine development, signifying the first global effort to gauge pathogens by regional disease burden, antimicrobial resistance risk, and socioeconomic ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Surveys reveal Americans' persistent mistrust in COVID vaccine science CIDRAP Levels of mistrust in the science behind COVID-19 vaccines have hovered at about 35% for the past 3 years among US adults, while the greatest levels of trust were seen among men, those with university degrees and high median outcomes, and those who had ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News How cigarettes and chocolates helped to tackle a TB epidemic BBC News It was billed as a mass assault on a public health crisis that was gripping an impoverished post-war Glasgow. In 1957, the city had the highest death rate from tuberculosis (TB) in Europe and health officials embarked on an ambitious "X-ray now" ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Early-Life Sugar Restriction Reduces T2D, Hypertension Risk Medscape Dietary exposures in the first 1000 days after conception can affect adult health, but little is known about the effect of excessive sugar consumption by US children from the maternal diet in utero and while breastfeeding, as well as through infant formula ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Scientists use AI to mimic cancer patient trials BBC News Researchers who aim to improve cancer treatment by using artificial intelligence to simulate clinical trials have been given £5.9m in funding a charity. The Cancer Research UK grant will go to a project led by the University of Manchester and The ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Mpox Cases in Congo May Be Stabilizing MedPage Today While doctors are encouraged by the drop in infections in some parts of Congo, it's still not clear what kinds of physical contact is driving the outbreak. Health experts are also frustrated by the low number of vaccine ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape 'Forever Chemicals' Linked to Gut Health and Kidney Problems WebMD Nov. 5, 2024 – Exposure to chemicals called PFAS during young adulthood has been linked to yet another serious health problem – reduced kidney function and kidney disease. Often called "forever chemicals" because they break down very slowly (both in ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Trial call-out to test winter stomach bug vaccine BBC News Southmead Hospital, in Bristol, is looking for 70 people to take part in a global norovirus vaccine trial. North Bristol NHS Trust, which runs the hospital, said more vulnerable groups with norovirus "are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Discover Magazine Could Zombie Deer Disease Transfer to Humans? Discover Magazine Chronic wasting disease (CWD), often referred to as "zombie deer disease," has been steadily spreading through deer populations across North America for decades. This fatal neurological disease, a prion-based affliction similar to mad cow disease, ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com ER visit often precedes a cancer diagnosis UPI.com Canadian researchers have found that about 1 in every 3 people newly diagnosed with cancer experienced at least one emergency department visit sometime during the three months prior to their diagnosis. Advertisement. Many of the visits ended up being ... Flag as irrelevant
	Smithsonian How Sugar Rationing During World War II Fended Off Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Later in Life Smithsonian Babies who were conceived and born during the period of rationing in the United Kingdom were less likely to develop certain diseases as adults, a new study finds. Sarah Kuta. Daily Correspondent. November 5, 2024 4:00 p.m. ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Midwives linked to deaths of two babies struck off BBC News Jasper White died in June 2019 and Margot Bowtell died in May 2020 after being delivered at the Cheltenham Birth Centre in Gloucestershire. Hazel Williams and Lisa Land were struck off on Wednesday after a Nursing and Midwifery ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Vampire bats run on a treadmill to reveal their strange metabolism New Scientist Experiments with vampire bats running on treadmills have revealed they have a highly unusual method of getting energy from protein, due to their specialised diet. Most mammals get the bulk of their energy for movement from fats and stored sugars, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Drug Discovery News On the cusp of a CAR T cell cure for lupus Drug Discovery News Top Image: Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can cause pain in the joints as well as many other symptoms ranging from mild to severe. credit: iStock/bymuratdeniz. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net AI-powered MRI predicts outcomes in prostate cancer News-Medical.net The current study aimed to determine whether calculations of tumor volumes using AI-based approaches can provide independent prognostic insights for prostate cancer patients who have previously undergone surgery or radiation therapy. These results were ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian PFAS linked to gut health issues in young adults, new study finds The Guardian Kidney disease is one of the well-established health problems linked to PFAS exposure, and the new research suggests changes in gut bacteria and associated metabolites caused by the chemicals seems to be responsible for up to 50% of a decrease in kidney ... Flag as irrelevant
	Prevention.com Ozempic May Help With Your Knee Pain Too, According to New Research Prevention.com New research links Ozempic to lower levels of pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. · It's not clear if this is due to weight loss alone or something else. · Doctors say the medication may be a helpful tool for osteoarthritis in the future. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Walking Pneumonia: Voters Warned To Take Precautions At Polls Newsweek Test positivity for the bacterial infection has more than tripled since late spring, with a particularly sharp rise among young children, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. But why is election day such a cause for concern? Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New research explores how omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may impact cancer rates News-Medical.net Why are PUFAs important? A diet rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) is thought to reduce cancer risk and improve survival rates in cancer patients. The potential protective mechanisms of PUFAs include their role ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Colorectal cancer alert for millennials and Gen X: Pay attention to these symptoms Times of India This concerning trend is attributed to factors like obesity, alcohol consumption, and unhealthy lifestyles. While often curable in early stages, late-stage diagnosis is more common in younger demographics, making survival more challenging. Flag as irrelevant
	Business Standard Heart takes 25 years to heal naturally when you quit smoking, study reveals Business Standard Recently, a study was conducted by Seung Yong Shin, PhD, Korea University Ansan Hospital, on 5.3 million people in South Korea to understand the recovery phase of the heart once a person quits smoking. The study found that different people take different ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Walking pneumonia is on the rise but treatable with the right antibiotic, doctors say CTV News At Montreal Children's Hospital, infectious disease division director Dr. Earl Rubin says he's noticed more cases in toddlers, which is younger than the typical school-age and young adult demographic the bacterial infection usually impacts. Flag as irrelevant
	KIRO Seattle Stevens County sees its first case of avian flu KIRO Seattle WSDA urges bird owners to continue protecting their flock from the highly contagious pathogen that is being detected in neighboring states. "While we had hoped to not see any cases this year, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Shropshire Council Newsroom News from our partners: County's Health and Care Services Prepare for Winter with Relaunch of 'Think Which Service' Shropshire Council Newsroom Winter is typically the busiest time for healthcare as colder weather and seasonal illnesses drive more people to seek care. To respond to these pressures, hospitals, GP practices, social services, community health teams, mental ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Lassa fever: Understanding the risk, response and global threat The Hindu Lassa fever is zoonotic disease that is part of the Arenaviridae family, with the Mastomys rodent as its primary reservoir | Photo Credit: Robert Taylor, CC BY 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today How making mosquitoes deaf can stop spread of dengue, Zika, yellow fever India Today Researchers have discovered a unique way to prevent the spread of diseases like dengue, Zika, and yellow fever—by making mosquitoes deaf. The primary carriers of these viruses are Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which spread disease through their bites. Flag as irrelevant
	ketteringhealth.org How Strength Training Can Help You Post-menopause ketteringhealth.org Most people jump on the treadmill to get their daily workout in. And while cardio is important, Jen Rockwern, a certified nurse-midwife, says there's one thing women nearing menopause can benefit from the most. Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 6 Milwaukee Cold and flu season: Ways to protect yourself from getting sick FOX 6 Milwaukee It's cold and flu season and there are plenty of ways to protect yourself from getting sick. Dr. Kevin Dahlman from Aurora Children's Health joins FOX6 WakeUp with more on flu vaccine recommendations. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report A Visit to the ER Can Often Precede a Cancer Diagnosis U.S. News & World Report By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter. HealthDay. TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Canadian researchers have found that about 1 in every 3 people newly diagnosed with cancer experienced at least one emergency department visit sometime during the ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Babies born to mothers with PCOS and obesity are smaller in size News-Medical.net Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are at a higher risk of giving birth to smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study conducted at the Norwegian University of Science and ... Flag as irrelevant
	AtlantiCare Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Treatment AtlantiCare TMS is a treatment that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to treat treatment-resistant depression. For patients to be considered for this treatment, you will have taken two or more oral anti-depressants and engaged in therapy but ... Flag as irrelevant
	WOODTV.com Whooping cough numbers continue to increase in Michigan WOODTV.com GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Cases of whooping cough are increasing in Michigan and the health department is urging people to get vaccinated. As of Oct. 28, 830 confirmed or probable cases have been reported to the Michigan Department of Health and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Typhoid fever exposure risk at Domino's Pizza in Martensville: SHA CBC.ca Anyone who consumed food or drink from the Domino's at 717 Centennial Drive South from Oct. 11 to Oct. 19 is at risk for contracting Salmonella typhi bacteria, also known as typhoid fever, according to a Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) alert issued ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Age Virus lurking in Merri Creek is a slick superbug killer that could save millions The Age Professor Trevor Lithgow, the lead on the Monash University research team, said bacteriophage – informally known as phages – only infect bacteria, and most only target one form of bacteria. Researchers took a water sample ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Sudan rolls out first malaria vaccines Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Port Sudan, 4 November 2024 – Sudan's Federal Ministry of Health, in partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, rolled out malaria vaccines for the first time in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CHOC Inside Walking pneumonia: What parents should know CHOC Inside Published on: November 5, 2024. With walking pneumonia cases on the rise, a CHOC pediatrician offers advice to parents about the common infection. Link: https://health.choc.org/walking-pneumonia-what-parents-should-know/ ... Flag as irrelevant
	Jagwire – Augusta Strengthening defenses: The power of flu vaccination and immunology's role Jagwire – Augusta Influenza can cause serious health complications, hospitalizations and even death. Klaus Ley, MD, founding co-director of IMMCG, said vaccination plays an essential role in keeping us safe. "The flu shot ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Way to a Patient's Heart — Vascular Access in Cardiac Arrest www.nejm.org Every year, thousands of lives are saved with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Yet, overall survival among patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is approximately 10%, even in well-performing emergency medical systems. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress RSV vaccine shows 'quite impressive' ability to prevent hospitalization in older adults www.healio.com Vaccines effective against RSV-associated ED visits, hospitalizations and ICU admissions. Reductions in hospitalizations could help produce major savings in health care, a researcher said. Respiratory syncytial virus vaccines proved highly effective at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Niagara Frontier Publications Do the Covid vaccines provide long-lasting protection? www.unmc.edu NBC News The CDC is recommending that older adults get a second Covid shot in the spring. How durable are the vaccines? In October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that high-risk adults get a second updated Covid vaccine to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Novo Nordisk is aware of 10 deaths from compounded weight-loss drug copies Reuters Novo asked FDA to ban compounding pharmacies from making versions of Wegovy, Ozempic · CEO says he is alarmed by risks of unregulated copycat versions · Novo identified multiple safety concerns over their use. Flag as irrelevant
	BU Today Women's Health Is Chronically Understudied, but These Engineers Are Charging Forward BU Today Catherine M. Klapperich and Joyce Y. Wong are pioneering research into reproductive health issues, from uterine fibroids to preeclampsia to hormone monitoring. November 4, 2024. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Funding boost for radiotherapy research team BBC News Scientists exploring how to deliver "kinder and smarter" radiotherapy treatment have received £2.9m in funding from Cancer Research UK. The Leeds Radiation Research Centre of Excellence (RadNet CoE) will use the money to research radiotherapy ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Weight Loss Interventions Improve Key Features of PCOS Medscape Weight loss interventions using medication or behavioral changes can improve insulin resistance, hormonal markers, and menstrual frequency in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a new meta-analysis. Losing weight may not ... Flag as irrelevant
	BMC Medicine BMI trajectories from birth to young adulthood associate with distinct cardiometabolic profiles BMC Medicine Numerous studies have investigated links between body mass index (BMI) trajectories and cardiovascular risk, yet discrepancies in BMI measurement duration and timing of the cardiovascular-related outcome evaluation have led to inconsistent findings. Flag as irrelevant
	Telugu360 3 Ways to Cope with Stress University of Utah Health Care Psychiatrist Benjamin Chan, MD, shares three key strategies for building resilience and finding calm in turbulent times. From the power of mindfulness to embracing new routines and prioritizing self-care, Dr. Chan offers practical ways to face life's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Struggling emotionally? This daily 30-minute habit can cure depression for 40% Times of India While antidepressants are common, they often have significant side effects. Bright light therapy (BLT) is emerging as a potential drug-free alternative, showing a 40% remission rate in a recent study. BLT works by influencing mood regulation through ... Flag as irrelevant

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