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This drug is the 'breakthrough of the year' — and it could mean the end of the HIV epidemic But 2024 has fueled increasing optimism among leading infectious disease experts after the results of two groundbreaking clinical trial results for a drug called lenacapavir showed it to be capable of virtually eliminating new HIV infections through sex.
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Six Childhood Scourges We've Forgotten About, Thanks to Vaccines Measles · The toxin driving the disease is produced by a strain of bacteria in respiratory droplets and works by killing healthy tissues, which can lead to difficulty breathing and swallowing, especially among young children with smaller airways.
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Cases rise in unexplained DR Congo outbreak amid testing challenges Over the past week, 147 more cases were reported in an unexplained outbreak in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to the latest data today from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
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Avian flu suspected in cats that drank raw milk as virus kills animals at Arizona zoo Also today, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed several more outbreaks in dairy cattle in California and in poultry flocks in three states. And two states reported rises in wild-bird detections.
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As mpox cases rise in Africa, first doses of Japanese vaccine expected next week Africa saw a notable jump in mpox cases last week, with a continuing rise in novel clade 1b detections and shifts in transmission status in affected countries, the head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said today at ...
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Colon Cancer Is Driven by Inflammation, Poor Diet — Here's What to Eat Instead A new study found higher levels of inflammation in colorectal cancer tumors, suppressing the body's ability to fight the disease. Researchers note the typical Western diet is a driver of inflammation, while other studies have linked ultra-processed ...
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Stomach Cancer: Symptom Management for Advanced Cases Loss of appetite; Unexplained weight loss; Fatigue or weakness; Nausea and vomiting; Stomach pain and bloating; Heartburn and indigestion. When these symptoms surface, they can sometimes be confused for other gastrointestinal conditions ...
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No, cooking oil doesn't cause cancer — but new study links too much seed oil to colon tumors But seed oils in particular, such as canola, corn and sunflower, are often vilified — though it's worth noting many leading health organizations and experts say they're healthy to consume in moderation.
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Some Early Forms of Breast Cancer May Not Need Treatment, Study Says The trial, called Comparing an Operation to Monitoring with or without Endocrine Therapy (COMET), involved nearly 1,000 women diagnosed with low-risk DCIS (about half of U.S. cases are this type). Women ...
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Cats in LA County die after drinking recalled raw milk The animals have died. The two cats, who lived indoors in the same household, reportedly consumed raw milk that was linked to the statewide recall of raw milk and cream products. After lapping up the ...
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Whooping cough vaccine encouraged as cases rise The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging pregnant women and the parents of young children to get the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine after a significant rise in cases. There have been 3,060 confirmed cases of whooping cough so far this year in ...
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Estimates: Nirsevimab 89% effective against RSV in kids, 93% against hospitalization The estimated effectiveness of the monoclonal antibody drug nirsevimab was 89% against medically attended respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and 93% against hospitalization among children younger than 5 years during the US 2023-24 respiratory ...
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Is ultraprocessed food causing colon cancer? New study suggests it's possible The study in the journal Gut found higher levels of inflammation in colon cancer tumor cells, leading to metabolic problems in those cells. The typical Western diet, which includes a lot of processed foods, has long been shown to drive inflammation.
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Experts discuss seasonal affective disorder, symptoms, possible treatments Neuroscience professor and researcher Dr. Hanne Hoffman has studied the effects of changes in day length and exposure to light on brain behavior and hormone production. The quality of light that we receive throughout the day can have ...
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This drug is the 'breakthrough of the year' -- and it could mean the end of the HIV epidemic A pharmacist holds a vial of lenacapavir, at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation's Masiphumelele Research Site, in Cape Town, South Africa. The drug's development has been heralded as the 2024 Breakthrough of the Year by the ...
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What is Disease X and why the world should prepare for it The World Health Organization (WHO) coined the term in 2018 to describe an unknown pathogen that could potentially unleash a devastating epidemic or pandemic. It was conceptualised by the WHO to prepare for future outbreaks that are ...
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What is Disease X and why the world should prepare for it A health official draws a dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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Benralizumab Achieves Positive Outcomes in Eosinophilic Exacerbations in Asthma, COPD Benralizumab (Fasenra; AstraZeneca, BioWa Inc.) can be used for a treatment for acute eosinophilic endotypes of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, according to results from the BenRAlizumab trial (ABRA; ...
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Life-saving malaria vaccines reach children in 17 endemic countries in 2024 Seventeen countries in Africa, with roughly 70% of the global malaria burden, now offer malaria vaccines sub-nationally through their routine childhood immunization programmes. Since 2023, more than 12 million vaccine doses co-funded by Gavi, ...
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Which illnesses you should look out for this holiday season Pennington said so far ...
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Chronic wasting disease pops up in a whitetail deer near Wheaton It's the first time CWD has been detected in that portion of western Minnesota and it will trigger new regulations for local hunters. By Tony Kennedy. The Minnesota Star Tribune. December 12, 2024 at 3:05PM. University of Minnesota Veterinary student ...
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Herpes infections soar globally as new study reveals massive disease burden Widespread impact of oral HSV-1 infections: In 2020, over 3.4 billion people aged 0–49 years were estimated to have oral HSV-1 infections, highlighting the virus's overwhelming global prevalence beyond genital infections.
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Episode #131 - Flu season is here. Are you ready? How do we track the Influenza virus every season to decide what strains of the virus to include in a vaccine? Is the vaccine safe and when should you get vaccinated? Shoshanna Goldin explains in Science in 5. Presented by. Vismita Gupta-Smith.
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HIV Drug Based in Research by the Sundquist Lab is Science's 2024 Breakthrough of the Year The drug lenacapavir, developed by Gilead Sciences, provides protection for half a year instead of one day and has performed extremely well in clinical trials. Sundquist's research focuses on understanding how the HIV virus is ...
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Ohio health experts warn of rising respiratory illnesses among children CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Public health experts in Ohio are raising alarms as more children in the state are falling ill with COVID-19, the flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). According to the Ohio Department of Health, flu season is beginning to ...
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Michigan reports 1500+ whooping cough cases, up from 110 in 2023 'Preventable illnesses are definitely on the rise, and we believe it's due to lack of vaccine uptake'. Prev Next. Veronica McNally from West Bloomfield has made it her life's work to talk about vaccines and pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
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Metastatic breast cancer rates surge across US women, exposing disparities and pandemic impacts Early detection through mammography screening is known to improve survival rates significantly. However, many women do not receive regular screenings. Distant-stage breast cancer, which is characterized by metastasis at diagnosis, has an ...
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Blood count stability reveals new pathways to personalized care In a recent study published in the journal Nature, researchers examined the stability and clinical utility of complete blood count (CBC) setpoints in advancing personalized risk assessment and diagnostics in precision medicine. Background.
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Missouri conservation department finds likely bird flu cases in snow geese: 'Don't touch the birds' Snow geese gather in February 2023 at Loess Bluff National Wildlife Refuge on their way North to summer nesting sites. The Missouri Department of Conservation is asking the public to report any dead waterfowl they see this winter to be tested for avian ...
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Navigating Long COVID and ME/CFS Overlap Long COVID, like ME/CFS, presents with a range of debilitating symptoms, including severe fatigue, post-exertional malaise (PEM), brain fog, and orthostatic intolerance. While these symptoms can mirror ...
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Gene therapy to prevent stillbirth and premature delivery developed These complications can lead to cognitive deficits, cardiovascular disease, and obesity in children or adults. Currently, there are no treatments for FGR or conditions like placental insufficiency, during which the placenta fails to transfer ...
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Millions live with genital herpes according to the WHO Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases and increases the risk of infection with the AIDS virus HIV. About 90% of those infected have no or inconspicuous symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they can be a painful rash in the ...
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Been drinking and your heart's fluttering? You may have 'holiday heart' Back in the 1970s, it was described as an abnormal heart rhythm (or arrythmia) in healthy people without heart disease after binge drinking alcohol. Doctors often saw this after weekends and public holidays, including the festive season.
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Common brain network links atrophy patterns seen in schizophrenia A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham has identified a unique brain network that links varied patterns of brain atrophy, or shrinkage, associated with schizophrenia. By combining neuroimaging data from multiple studies involving ...
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Viral Persistence in Semen and Its Implications for Disease Transmission Virus pandemic warning, doctor recommending vaccine, disease prevention. Image credits: Unsplash. A recent systematic review, published in The Lancet Microbe, reveals insights into the persistence ...
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News release: CWD confirmed in a wild deer near Wheaton in western Minnesota A deer harvested near Wheaton in western Minnesota during the opening weekend of firearms season has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The adult male deer was harvested within deer permit area 271 along the Minnesota-South Dakota border.
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Whooping Cough Is on the Rise. Here's What You Should Know A medical professional checks on a coughing child in a waiting room. Whooping cough symptoms start out like a typical cold, but about a week later, an infected person will begin to experience ...
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Avian influenza detected in snow geese in Henderson County The University of Georgia's Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study Virology Laboratory confirmed the presence of HPAI after snow geese were found dead on Dec. 4, the Kentucky agency said this week.
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African men most at risk of prostate cancer 13 December 2024 - Wenlong Carl Chen. African men have a high risk of prostate cancer. Research has found genetic regions associated with this disease. A breakthrough study has identified the genetic risk factors that contribute to increased prostate ...
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Public health alert: Measles outbreak Key points · measles outbreaks are occurring in a number of overseas countries, with cases notified in travellers to Victoria, Western Australia and Queensland · there have been two cases of measles in returning overseas travellers to Queensland in recent ...
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Active monitoring for low-risk DCIS results in similar quality of life as standard treatment Patients with low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) who underwent active monitoring reported comparable physical, emotional, and psychological outcomes to patients who received upfront treatment, according to results from the COMET clinical trial ...
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New tongue-stimulating implant offers hope to millions with sleep apnoea in UK first Patients with a common sleep disorder have been fitted with an app-controlled device that zaps the nerves in the tongue to help them breathe overnight in a UK first. Sleep apnoea causes breathing to stop repeatedly during sleep and is thought to affect ...
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COMET trial shows active monitoring is noninferior to standard treatment for low-risk DCIS Among patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative, low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), those who underwent active monitoring had similar two-year invasive ipsilateral breast cancer recurrence rates as those who underwent ...
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Over 62 mn tuberculosis cases, 8 mn deaths in India during 2021-2040: Study Over 62 million cases of tuberculosis and eight million deaths are estimated in India in the two decades up to 2040, along with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) loss of more than $146 billion, according to a study. The researchers, including those from ...
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Smoking tobacco from early childhood can cause premature heart damage, new study shows Two-thirds of children who smoked tobacco from age 10 through their mid-20s had a significantly increased risk of early heart damage, according to a large population study published yesterday [Dec. 11, 2024] in the Journal of the American College of ...
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Fewer kids are getting their flu shots so far this year The CDC reported 200 pediatric flu-related deaths in the 2023-24 season — a record high for a non-pandemic flu year. Driving the news: Nationally, childhood flu vaccine coverage is ...
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Reid Park Zoo's plan for addressing the bird flu; five zoo animals dead in Phoenix area from virus Five animals from a Phoenix-area zoo died this week after testing positive for avian influenza, or the bird flu, but here locally Reid Park Zoo's Chief Veterinarian Alexis Roth wants to assure the public they are well aware of this disease and have a plan ...
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Suboptimal Vaccination Rates Leave Children, Older Adults Susceptible to Respiratory Illness In the United States, respiratory illness season has gotten off to a slow start; as of December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has categorized the level of acute respiratory illness causing people to seek healthcare as ...
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Wnt protein hitches a ride on exosomes An illustration of an exosome containing proteins and RNA. Credit: Shutterstock. The protein Wnt7a can stick to cellular packages called exosomes to reach other cells.
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Protecting your respiratory health over the holidays Colder weather, crowded indoor gatherings and the return of seasonal viruses can increase exposure to illness and exacerbate respiratory conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Additionally, stress and travel can weaken the ...
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