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What to know about seed oils: Myths debunked and recommendations ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton answers your health questions and shares how to get kids to eat fruits and vegetables.
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Some breast cancer patients can avoid certain surgeries, studies suggest Some early breast cancer patients can safely avoid specific surgeries, according to two studies exploring ways to lessen treatment burdens. One new study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, examines whether removing lymph nodes is always ...
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Trial stops enrollment after Tpoxx fails to speed clade 2 mpox healing or pain relief Patients are no longer being enrolled in the Study of Tecovirimat for Mpox (STOMP) randomized clinical trial (RCT) after an interim analysis showed that the antiviral drug (brand name, Tpoxx) didn't speed lesion healing or pain relief in adults with ...
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Malaria count rose in 2023; African region still sees most cases The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its annual global malaria report, which documents 11 million more cases in 2023 compared to 2022, with similar death rates. · But gains are being made towards malaria control in many countries.
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Are doctors overtreating early-stage breast cancer? Is active monitoring as safe? Ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, accounts for up to 25% of diagnosed breast cancers and affects more than 50,000 women each year, according to the American Cancer Society.
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California health officials probe raw milk link in child's flu A infection Meanwhile, a large swath of states is seeing no let-up in H5 avian flu developments, with a wastewater detection on a second Hawaiian island, several more confirmations in California dairy cows, and new poultry outbreaks five states.
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Mysterious 'Disease X' Outbreak Might Be Malaria. What We Know Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are racing to identify a deadly illness that is affecting malnourished children. By Paul Adepoju. Democratic Republic of Congo Health minister Samuel-Roger Kamba sits at a podium with microphones.
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Bowel-cancer rates rising among younger people a persistent change in bowel habit - more frequent, with looser stools; abdominal pain, discomfort or bloating. Cancer Research UK stressed rates in younger adults remained low, with about one in 20 bowel cancers ...
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Deadly virus samples went missing from lab in 'major biosecurity breach,' say authorities Fox News senior medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss his takeaways from the House Oversight and Accountability Committee's COVID report. Hundreds of deadly virus samples are missing from a laboratory in Australia, ...
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Bird flu virus hits Wildlife World Zoo, park implementing safety measures On Wednesday, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health announced it is working with state and federal organizations in responding to a detection of avian influenza in a small number of animals at the zoo. Officials say ...
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Skin-friendly bacteria could revolutionize vaccination But a few hardy microbes call it home. Among them is Staphylococcus epidermidis, a generally harmless skin-colonizing bacterial species. "These bugs reside on every hair follicle of virtually every person on the planet ...
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Third case of bird flu in Norfolk detected at farm The government's Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) said highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected at a poultry farm in Dereham. Two cases had previously been confirmed 10 miles (16km) away in Watton.
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How added sugars and sweetened foods impact the risk of 7 cardiovascular diseases Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of disease and death in Europe. Multiple studies support the association between CVD and unhealthy dietary habits; however, the impact of added sugar and different types of CVD remains unclear.
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Early smoking causes structural and functional heart damage Cigarette smoking from childhood into early adulthood is associated with an increased risk of premature cardiac injury, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology. This early damage to the ...
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Poliovirus found in wastewater in Spain, Germany and Poland – what you need to know Polio, also known as poliomyelitis, is an extremely contagious disease caused by the poliovirus. It attacks the nervous system and can lead to full paralysis within hours. The virus enters through the mouth and multiplies in the intestine. Infected people ...
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Which illnesses you should look out for this holiday season WILMINGTON, N.C. ( ...
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Walking pneumonia going around in kids, common cold viruses in adults "This is that beautiful time of year, when it starts getting cold. We have a couple holidays, family gets together, and there's lots of opportunities for things to spread," Infectious Disease Doctor for Trinity Health Andrew Jameson said.
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The liberal arts advantage: Saint Michael's College's role in a major Alzheimer's discovery For most of her scientific career, Biology and Neuroscience Professor Ruth Fabian-Fine has studied spiders' nervous systems – even overcoming arachnophobia as she was drawn in by the sensory systems she could observe from the creatures' large neurons.
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Cervical Cancer Screening Made Simple with Self-Swab Option Dec. 11, 2024 – Most women have stepped inside a bathroom at the doctor's office to collect a urine sample for various tests. Now, they may also be asked to do a quick vaginal swab to be screened for cervical cancer. The self-collection method would ...
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Mystery disease in Congo might be malaria but more testing is needed: authorities Nearly 400 cases have been recorded since the disease first emerged in the southwest part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Africa CDC.
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Tips to help loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia through the hustle and bustle of the holidays Michelle Martin, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington, recently joined CBC Kitchener-Waterloo's Craig Norris, host of The Morning Edition, to offer advice for how to make the holidays a more comfortable time for loved ones who ...
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Keeping 'vaccine fatigue' at bay during the holidays (KXAN)— The holiday season is in full swing, and so is the peak season for flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). If you have not gotten your vaccines yet, doctors say now is the time—especially if you have holiday party plans coming up.
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Child in California drank raw milk before contracting bird flu, officials say Health officials warn the avian flu has passed from birds to cows and advise the public to avoid unpasteurized milk. "Bird flu infections in humans are uncommon but there are ongoing outbreaks in dairy cattle and poultry ...
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What's Behind the Rise in Pediatric Cases of Walking Pneumonia Walking pneumonia is a respiratory tract infection caused by the bacteriumMycoplasma pneumoniae. In many cases, the person will not even know they were infected, because their body clears the ...
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Bowel cancer rising among under-50s worldwide, research finds Study suggests rate of disease among young adults is rising for first time and England has one of the fastest increases. Andrew Gregory Health editor. Wed 11 Dec 2024 18.30 EST. Share. The number of under-50s being diagnosed with bowel cancer is ...
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Dengue fever deaths surge in Caribbean and Americas due to climate crisis Deaths from dengue fever surged across the Caribbean and the Americas in 2024, health officials said, as warmer weather brought on by the climate crisis enables the mosquitoes that carry the virus to expand their reach.
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in snow geese in Henderson County FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2024) — The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has announced the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in samples taken from snow geese at Sloughs Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Henderson ...
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Gut-targeted antidepressants: A novel approach to battling depression and anxiety Most of us have experienced the effects of moods and emotions on our gastrointestinal tract, from "butterflies" in the stomach caused by nervousness to a loss of appetite when we're feeling blue. A new study in animals suggests that targeting ...
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High-Fiber Diet May Slow Disease Progression to Multiple Myeloma The research, which involved a 12-week controlled diet with additional health coaching for 20 patients as well as experiments in mice, is reportedly the first interventional study to demonstrate that fiber-focused dietary modifications have the potential ...
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Missouri Conservation Department finds likely bird flu cases among snow geese Tests show probable infections in birds recovered in Henry and Vernon counties, prompting advisory asking for reports of dead waterfowl and warning against contact. By: Rudi Keller - December 12, 2024 6:30 am. Snow geese gather in February 2023 at ...
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Five tips to manage allergies and colds this holiday season Staying well-hydrated is crucial for supporting the immune system, especially during cold and allergy season. Drinking water helps thin mucus, which can relieve congestion. Warm beverages such as herbal teas provide additional comfort by soothing a sore ...
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Keto diet metabolite may power up CAR T cells to kill cancer Laboratory studies reveal a potentially low-tech intervention to improve personalized cell therapy. A simple dietary supplement may provide a new approach to boost CAR T cell function, according ...
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in snow geese in Kentucky "Given the movement of ...
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Study highlights global surge in early-onset colorectal cancer The primary study objective was to examine contemporary CRC incidence trends in young versus older adults using data through 2017 from 50 countries/territories. Data were compiled using the Cancer Incidence in Five Continents Plus and trends were ...
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Gilead to test once-a-year HIV prevention shot Gilead said Tuesday that it will soon begin Phase 3 testing for a drug it believes could prevent HIV infection with just a single shot every year. Such a medicine, if proven effective, would be the closest thing to a vaccine the HIV field has produced ...
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F&G aware of numerous wild bird die-offs related to avian influenza Avian influenza is carried primarily by waterfowl (geese and ducks) along their migratory paths from their summer habitat to their wintering grounds. Avian influenza remains a threat to wild birds across Idaho, and Idaho Fish and Game is aware of ...
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NHS waiting list bounces back up by nearly 32000 Tim Gardner, assistant director of policy at the Health Foundation, said the figures underline the scale of the challenge the government needs to overcome to meet the 18-week standard for routine hospital treatment within this parliament.
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KSAT 12: Large majority of Americans don't have flu, COVID vaccines as illnesses start to hit hard Posted on December 11, 2024 at 9:52 am. Shared by contributor. Jason Bowling, MD, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, was interviewed for this news segment.
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Study Finds Quality of Life Maintained with Active Monitoring for DCIS The findings are being presented on Dec. 12 at the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium by breast oncologist and first author Ann Partridge, MD, MPH, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, who is Interim Chair of Medical Oncology at Dana-Farber.
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Getting Vaccinated Against Flu and COVID-19: What You Need to Know The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting the flu vaccine. Flu vaccination has been shown to reduce the severity of illness in people who get sick. It also helps to reduce hospitalizations ...
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Support your older community to stay well this holiday season Older age is one of the biggest risk factors for serious health issues from common infectious respiratory diseases such as COVID-19 and influenza. Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risks of serious illness, hospitalisation or death from ...
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Personalizing the Complete Blood Count Test Could Improve Patient Care Using personalized rather than standard reference points for the routine blood test known as a complete blood count (CBC) could improve assessments of patient health and diagnosis of diseases in earlier stages while patients still appear healthy, ...
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CDC warns of deadly drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl The CDC said there were 29 carfentanil overdose deaths between January and June 2023, with 238 deaths over the same time period in 2024. The University of Cincinnati's Chris Tuell, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral ...
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Only a Third of US Kids Have Gotten Flu Shots By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter. HealthDay. THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Despite a record number of American children dying from the flu last year, the percentage of kids getting their flu shots keeps falling.
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Animals Identified with Avian Flu in Maricopa County The Wildlife World Zoo identified ill animals and brought them into the Arizona Department of Agriculture to conduct testing. Test results indicated that these animals were likely ill from H5N1 avian flu, which was first seen in wild birds in the United ...
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Making the holidays inclusive for loved ones experiencing cognitive decline For many people, the holiday season is a special time to connect with loved ones, share memories, and enjoy family traditions. However, for older adults with cognitive decline and family members who look after them, this time of year can be emotionally ...
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Dementia doesn't have to be your destiny Many people could greatly improve their odds against developing dementia by making four, low-cost lifestyle changes – today. In the first study of its kind, researchers at Lawson Research Institute (Lawson) and Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry ...
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Self-collection added to cervical cancer guidance Women at age 30 can start collecting their own vaginal sample for cervical cancer screening at a physician's office and forego Pap smears, a national health advisory panel said on Tuesday. Why it matters: The draft guidance from the U.S. Preventive ...
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Dr. Mitch Shulman: How to avoid putting on extra weight over the holidays Consider this: an extra pound every December becomes an extra 10 pounds over a decade! Those who are most likely to put on the extra weight are those who are already overweight and / or obese. Food is an important part of the holiday season and there is no ...
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