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Hundreds of Vials of Deadly Viruses Missing After Lab Breach Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls announced today that 323 samples of live viruses—including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus and Hantavirus—went missing in 2021 in a "serious breach of biosecurity protocols." The breach was ...
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13 proteins tied to brain aging seem to spike at ages 57, 70 and 78 A new study claims to have identified 13 proteins associated with either accelerated or decelerated brain aging. However, experts have questioned the practical implications of the findings. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...
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Officials continue probe on DR Congo mystery illness Officials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have still not been able to identify the pathogen causing an outbreak of a mysterious respiratory virus in a remote region of the country. The World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday 31 ...
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Undiagnosed disease - Democratic Republic of the Congo Between 24 October and as of 5 December 2024, Panzi health zone in Kwango Province has recorded 406 cases of an undiagnosed disease with symptoms of fever, headache, cough, runny nose and body ache and 31 deaths (Case Fatality Ratio or CFR of 7.6%).
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Is Raw Milk Safe? Officials Ramp Up Testing Amid Bird Flu Outbreak The move will help public health officials monitor the spread of the disease, which has spread widely among cattle since it was first detected in U.S. cows in March. It is also designed to protect agricultural workers who may be exposed to the disease ...
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Weight loss drugs can save patients and healthcare dollars HIMSS is the parent company of Healthcare Finance News. This doesn't work for everyone, Primack said. Obesity is a chronic condition, as recently classified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ...
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Old World monkeys highlight new targets for Hepatitis B Cryo-electron microscopy reveals the structural basis for the restriction of hepatitis B virus (HBV) entry in macaques, enhancing our understanding of viral dynamics. A team of researchers from the Tokyo University of Science (Japan), led by Koichi ...
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Mapping the brain to find out more about schizophrenia Brain mapping reveals the circuitry involved in distinguishing self-generated sounds from external noises, advancing our understanding of human speech and auditory hallucinations. Have you ever wondered how we distinguish self-generated sounds from ...
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Arizona confirms 2 avian flu infections as California probes second potential case in a child The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) on December 6 reported the state's first human avian flu patients, both of whom were exposed to infected poultry at a commercial farm in Pinal County. If confirmed by the US Centers for Disease Control ...
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New national milk testing plan aims to eliminate avian flu virus from dairy industry States will prove there are no cases of the virus through testing at farms, dairy processing facilities. By Hope Kirwan. December 10, 2024. An Hispanic worker watches the milking operation at a farm. In this March 5, 2009 photo, an Hispanic worker ...
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US government to begin expanded testing of milk supply to better track the spread of bird flu Infectious disease experts have called for expanded testing since the beginning of the outbreak, arguing that the virus can't be contained until farms, veterinarians and federal regulators know where it is spreading. Dairy farmers had ...
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Your Guide to COVID Vaccines for 2024-2025 Pfizer/BioNtech. Its Comirnaty is a fully licensed vaccine for people ages 12 and older. Its mechanism of action is by messenger RNA (mRNA). It works by instructing cells to produce viral proteins, triggering an immune response. Pfizer's COVID vaccine is ...
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Knox County Health Dept. seeing rise in walking pneumonia cases KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County Health Department often sees many different illnesses during winter such as the flu, RSV, and the common cold. Officials have recently seen rising cases of the respiratory illness mycoplasma pneumonia, ...
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How does exercise improve memory? How does exercise improve memory? Sufficient sleep and regular exercise lead to sharper cognitive function and improved memory retention, say the experts. Camilla Foster. Tuesday 10 December 2024 12:45 ...
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New bird flu cases in Kansas, experts share what not to do WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas Department of Agriculture says there are two recent cases of bird flu in Kansas. "So, yes, we are on heightened alert," said Dr. Justin Smith, the health commissioner of the Kansas Department of Agriculture.
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CDC: Flu still low, but it's on the rise in the US Most cases are influenza A. Some 62% of the influenza A viruses detected were H3N2; 36% were 2009 H1N1. Throughout the country, outpatient visits were the highest in younger people between the ages of 5 and 24 years old.
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Sweet news: Dark chocolate reduces type 2 diabetes risk This condition involves insulin resistance and impairments to insulin secretion, often leading to complications, including vision loss, kidney failure, and heart disease. Experts have shown that lifestyle factors, particularly healthy diets, play ...
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Financial hardship still prevents many asthma patients from taking medications Survey respondents were asked if, over the past 12 months: they had skipped medication doses; or taken fewer doses; or delayed repeating their prescriptions to save money. Answering yes to any of these questions was defined as not sticking to their ...
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Scientists create microscopic hand that can grab COVID-19 particles, maybe even cancer URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WKRC/CNN Newsource) - A group of scientists created a microscopic hand to grab and remove COVID-19 particles. They said it might even be able to target cancer cells. Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have ...
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Exercise enhances memory for up to 24 hours, study finds The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers. Previous research in a laboratory setting has shown that people's cognitive ...
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How lifestyle and health shape your dementia risk New RAND research identifies early predictors of cognitive impairment and dementia using a nationally representative U.S. dataset, highlighting the role of modifiable factors and baseline cognitive health in prevention and intervention strategies.
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How does sugary drink consumption affect cardiovascular risk? In line with previous studies, researchers found that consuming sugar and sugary drinks 'significantly raises' cardiovascular disease risk: such as the risk of stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation. But they also found ...
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Exercising for 30 minutes improves memory, study suggests For cycle-to-work commuters and those who start the day with a brisk walk, the benefits of banking some early exercise is well understood. Now scientists believe activity is not just a good idea for improving the day ahead – physical activity could be ...
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Why India should be concerned about microplastics Over 1,300 species are known to ingest or become entangled in plastic debris with reports of associated harm from the base of the food chain to apex predators," Richard C. Thompson tells IndiaSpend via email. Thompson ...
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Leaded petrol probably affected the mental health of millions of Americans – new study The study finds increases in anxiety and depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and neuroticism, as well as decreases in conscientiousness. Although the toxicity of lead for humans has been known for almost ...
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Biological Age as a Tool to Predict Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Risk Biological age can be measured through various tests and reflects the impacts of lifestyle choices, genetics and environmental factors on an individual's body. Unlike chronological age, which simply counts the years a person has lived, biological age is ...
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The Power of Fiber: How Diet Can Help Fight Cancer and Improve Recovery Both research projects suggest that a high-fiber diet that's rich in plant-based foods like beans, fruits and vegetables can have powerful effects on cancer prevention and recovery, especially for people at risk for blood cancers or those undergoing stem ...
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Why doctors believe less than one-third of children and adults have received their flu vaccine Click here to find out where to get a flu vaccine in your area. Dr. Lasé Ajayi, AMA board member and practicing physician, joined KCRA 3 on Monday to talk about vaccines. Click ...
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Ultra-processed foods in spotlight over possible cancer link Inflammation-causing fatty molecules typically contained in highly processed foods appear at elevated levels in colorectal tumours, scientists have found, pointing to a potential link between US diets and a common cancer.
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Pinellas classrooms vacated after school death linked to Legionnaires' disease Seven classrooms at a Pinellas County elementary school have been temporarily vacated and state health officials are conducting an investigation following the death of a teacher who tested positive for legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' ...
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Ultra-processed foods weaken muscles, raising osteoarthritis risk Diets high in ultra-processed foods corresponded to a strong presence of intramuscular thigh fat deposits in a new study. Such fat deposits have been linked to a weakening of muscles that are important for protecting cartilage that supports knee joint ...
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Microplastics can be found all over your body. Why they're so bad and what you can do to stay healthier "There are additives that are intentionally added," Trasande explained. "We think of the crinkly polyvinyl chloride plastic that we're so used to in food packaging, as coming that way just on its own, but phthalates are added to polyvinyl chloride to make ...
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Heart attacks in women: delays, missed diagnoses and under-treatment When Helen Wilberforce (pictured above) had a heart attack in 2023, she could not believe it was happening. She considered herself a healthy 72-year-old and when she found herself in A&E, she joked with the doctor. "I teased, 'Oh, this looks serious,' ...
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Mystery disease kills dozens in Congo – what we know so far Several dozen people have died from an unknown disease in the DRC, and unknown numbers have become ill. This is why we need better disease surveillance. 9 December 2024; 4 min read; by The Conversation. Credit: Matilda Wormwood on Pexels.
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Microglia Linked to Alzheimer's Identified Nerve cells affected by Alzheimer's disease, which may involve abnormal microglia cells. ... Research led by the Cleveland Clinic has identified specific groups of microglia linked to Alzheimer's disease as well as the genes driving the disease transition.
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Reducing risk of opioid addiction while alleviating pain Summary: Increasing the levels of chemicals naturally produced in the body called endocannabinoids may thwart the highly addictive nature of opioids such as morphine and oxycodone while maintaining the drugs' ability to relieve pain, according to ...
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National Public Health Expert Applauds USDA's New Testing Guidelines of Raw Milk for H5N1 Virus Dr. Meg Schaeffer, an infectious disease epidemiologist and National Public Health Advisor for the SAS Institute, emphasized the significance of this measure. "The outbreak is so widespread in our dairy cattle right now that ...
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One cosmetic surgery to soar in 2025 thanks to NHS rule change A cosmetic surgeon is predicting excess skin removal procedures to surge in 2025 as weight loss jabs skyrocket amongst Brits. An estimated two million people nationwide are now using drugs such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide) to shed pounds, with the drug now ...
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Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report #43 – 9 December 2024 This is the 43rd situation report for the multi-country outbreak of mpox, which provides details on the latest epidemiological trends, including an update on the global mpox epidemiological situation, as of 31 October 2024 and the epidemiological ...
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New insights into how Long COVID affects the brain Long COVID is a condition marked by multiple persistent symptoms that sometimes occur even after mild infections. Among these, memory loss, brain fog and sleep disturbances indicate brain involvement. MRI scans done before and after COVID-19 show ...
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CSIRO, Oxitec to tackle disease-spreading mosquitoes threatening mainland Australia A new venture, Oxitec Australia, is taking on two of the deadliest virus-carrying mosquitos in the Pacific region – Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus – to fight the spread of diseases like dengue, Zika, and yellow fever, which claims hundreds of ...
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Avian flu detected in backyard flock in Douglas County Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health said in a news release Monday that the department was notified last week of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a noncommercial backyard flock. Advertisement.
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RSV Prevention Strategies May Be Linked to Reduced Pediatric ICU Admissions Nirsevimab and the maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine may be associated with a decreased risk for intensive care unit (ICU) admission among pediatric patients, according to study results published in the JAMA Network Open.
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Young Adult Colorectal Cancer May Be Caused by High Blood Sugar The paradoxical surge of colorectal cancer (CRC) cases among younger adults is one of the biggest questions for oncology today. Now there is new evidence that an unexpected driver behind the mysterious rise of colon cancer cases in young adults is high ...
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Winter can be a time of culinary abundance. Experts share tips on eating nutritiously Citrus fruits are among those fresh in winter — lemons, limes, oranges and more. When it comes to root vegetables, pull sweet potatoes and pumpkin out of Thanksgiving deserts and into savory meals and snacks. Try out parsnips, beets and radishes, too.
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The cough and cold remedies you shouldn't waste your money on At this time of year everyone is full of coughs and colds - but which remedies actually work? With news that popular oral decongestants don't do the job and cough syrups are better swapped for honey and lemon, Dr Sara reveals the over the counter ...
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Illinois ranks fourth for whooping cough cases nationwide Whooping cough cases remained high this year in Illinois, a trend likely driven by low vaccination rates and waning vaccine immunity, but also by better detection through more and improved testing. As of the end of November, 1,902 whooping cough ...
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Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer disease Increasing evidence points to a pivotal role of immune processes in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer disease, which is the most prevalent neurodegenerative and dementia-causing disease of our time. Multiple lines of information provided by experimental, ...
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Microplastics research probes the type of dangers they may pose to our bodies LEILA FADEL, HOST: It's a disturbing thought that we are constantly bombarded with plastic. And studies show microplastics are inside us - in our lungs, liver, heart, brain. The list goes on. NPR health correspondent Will Stone is here to tell us what ...
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An interpretable RNA foundation model for exploring functional RNA motifs in plants Our PlantRNA-FM is empowered by our interpretable framework that facilitates the identification of biologically functional RNA sequence and structure motifs, including both RNA secondary and tertiary structure motifs across transcriptomes. Through ...
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