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	health Daily update ⋅ December 20, 2024
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	CNN Want to boost your immune system during the holidays? Make these 3 things habits CNN What about vaccines — is it too late to get vaccinated against respiratory viruses if you are going to family gatherings with newborns or older adults? And are there other safety tips people should keep in mind to reduce their chances of getting sick ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN For those with treatment-resistant depression, vagus nerve stimulation may be an answer, studies suggest CNN Fournie had been married to his longtime sweetheart for two years, and had no reason to suspect he had any mental health issues. "I just thought to myself, 'If this ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Avian Flu Has Hit Dairies So Hard That They're Calling It 'Covid for Cows' The New York Times The virus has spread rapidly in California, the nation's largest producer of milk. Farmers are frustrated that their herds are getting infected despite various precautions. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Cases, deaths rise in illness outbreak in remote DR Congo CIDRAP Ngashi Ngongo, MD, PhD, who leads Africa CDC's mpox incident management team, said though malaria has been reported in several samples during follow-up testing, testing on more samples is under way, as is the epidemiologic investigation. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Vitamin D Won't Prevent Falls, Fractures In Older Adults. Here's What Will Help Healthline Members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say vitamin D supplements do not reduce the risk of falls or bone fractures in healthy older adults. They note the vitamin can be helpful for older adults with certain medical conditions like ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Happiness, immunity and cognitive health: The week in Well+Being The Washington Post With winter also being a season when respiratory illnesses such as the flu are more common, we're writing about giving our immune system a boost. We're also highlighting tips for cognitive health and ways to be happy. Plus, we've got our weekly "joy" snack ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAL Baltimore Understanding the spread of bird flu from animals to humans WBAL Baltimore As the name suggests, avian influenza viruses prefer to infect birds. They break into cells by latching onto sugars that stick up from their surfaces called sialic acids. H5N1, the bird flu virus behind the ongoing ... Flag as irrelevant
	PRNewswire FDA Updates "Healthy" Claim, Providing a Refreshed Tool for Consumers FDA.gov Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing a final rule to update the definition of the nutrient content claim "healthy." There is an ever-growing crisis of preventable, diet-related chronic diseases in the U.S. that requires immediate ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report US Life Expectancy Increases: 3 Things to Know U.S. News & World Report Life expectancy in the U.S. continued to rebound in 2023 from its pandemic-era decline, increasing by nearly a year from 2022 amid fewer deaths from causes like COVID-19, heart disease and drug overdoses. Average life expectancy from birth rose from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vox You're being lied to about "ultra-processed" foods Vox "New research," the Washington Post reported in June, "found eating plant-derived foods that are ultra-processed — such as meat substitutes, fruit juices, and pastries — increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.". Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Mystery outbreak in DR Congo likely caused by malaria BBC News Concerns about the illness have grown following the death of an adult male patient exhibiting symptoms associated with haemorrhagic fever. This prompted speculation about a potential viral infection occurring at the same time as malaria, Dr Ngashi ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baylor College of Medicine News Integrating GABA and dopamine signals to regulate meal initiation Baylor College of Medicine News Many of these steps are not well known, but a new study published in the journal Metabolism by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston reveals brain circuits and chemical messengers that ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Inside the operating room of a new kind of pig kidney transplant NPR Towana Looney became the first living person in the world to get a kidney from a new kind of genetically modified pig last month. Looney is a 53-year-old grandmother from Gadsden, Ala. She's been on dialysis for four hours a day, three days a week ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science News Stage 0 breast cancer patients may not need to rush to surgery Science News Watch and wait may be an alternative to surgery for some women with a very early form of breast cancer. A new study of 957 women evaluated whether it was safe to do active monitoring of a low-risk form of ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS — a ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of Utah Health Care Smoke and Mirrors: The Myth of Healthy Vaping University of Utah Health Care Sophia Friesen · Vaping is often marketed as a healthier alternative to smoking or a tool to quit smoking. · When you vape, you inhale a combination of airborne chemicals including nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals. Flag as irrelevant
	Northwestern University NewsCenter Holiday cheer without fear: How to navigate food allergies this season Northwestern University NewsCenter Food allergies can turn holiday cheer into stress and anxiety for millions of Americans. But it doesn't have to be this way, says Melissa Engel, a psychology postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research (CFAAR) at Northwestern ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Providence Journal Ho-ho-ho, not cough-cough-cough: Protect yourself from getting sick this holiday season The Providence Journal Flu season usually begins in earnest in December, right between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and just as the weather cools down and people spend more time indoors and gather for the holidays. "I think we're a little more concerned about the holidays," ... Flag as irrelevant
	WRAL.com US BMI drops for first time in a decade: New study reveals promising health trends WRAL.com A new study shows Americans may be making health more of a priority. The study recently published in the JAMA Health Forum looked at 16.7 million adults from 2013-2023 between 25-75 years old. Researchers used medical and insurance claims as well as ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Higher daily step counts associated with fewer depressive symptoms News-Medical.net By analyzing data from 33 observational studies, the researchers explored whether increasing physical activity through walking is associated with a reduction in depressive symptoms. They provided insights into its potential role in mental health strategies ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCRA Sacramento Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency for bird flu in California KCRA Sacramento California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency on Wednesday to address the rapid rise of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in the state, particularly in the Central Valley. While there have been no instances detected of person-to-person ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress New findings expand genetic knowledge of autism underpinnings Medical Xpress In a study published in npj Genomic Medicine, researchers also reported detecting potentially pathogenic variants—which could increase the risk of developing autism—in 73 known ASD or neurodevelopmental disorder genes found in 69 of the individuals with ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIBW Topeka doctor gives tips on recovering from the flu WIBW So, fever, runny nose, ... Flag as irrelevant
	MIT Technology Review Drugs like Ozempic now make up 5% of prescriptions in the US MIT Technology Review The ever-increasing use of GLP-1 agonists is uncovering clues about what else they can do. ... Still life of Victoza and Wegovy. Both are injectable prescription weight loss medicines. ... One out of 20 prescriptions written in the U.S. is for a GLP-1 drug. Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk The contrast between Rwanda's handling of Marburg and the chaotic response to Covid-19 is stark Telegraph.co.uk Today, Rwanda's outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease – one of the deadliest infections known to humanity, with a case fatality rate of up to 80 percent – has been declared over. It was at the end of September when Rwanda first identified the virus, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests BBC News This is the third feature in a six-part series that is looking at how AI is changing medical research and treatments. Ovarian cancer is "rare, underfunded, and deadly", says Audra Moran, head of the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (Ocra), ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu How sugar restrictions in early life could reduce the risk of diabetes later on The Hindu They found that early-life rationing (of sugar) reduced type 2 diabetes and hypertension risk by about 35% and 20% and delayed disease onset by four and two years, respectively. Protection, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Woman took Ozempic for her diabetes. Then, she experienced an unexpected side effect CNN CNN's Nick Watt talks to a woman who describes what she says happened after she started taking Ozempic for her diabetes. 02:40 - Source: CNN. Your Health 16 videos. <p>CNN's Nick Watt talks to a woman who describes what she says happened. Flag as irrelevant
	WWNY 2 men die after growing cannabis with bat feces as fertilizer, study says WWNY According to a study ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Not too late to get seasonal vaccines in US, experts say The Guardian Public health authorities recommend people get annual vaccines for influenza and Covid-19 in the early fall – around September and October. But infectious disease experts say even if you didn't get shots then, it can make a difference today. Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Rwanda's Marburg response is a masterclass in how to prevent pandemics Telegraph.co.uk Today, December 20, marks the official end of the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Rwanda. It has been 42 days – two full incubation periods – since the last confirmed case left the national Marburg treatment centre after testing negative. Flag as irrelevant
	KCCI Des Moines Iowa sees rise in walking pneumonia cases KCCI Des Moines Symptoms of walking pneumonia include a cough, chest pain, chills, and headaches. Because it can be similar to a bad cold, many people often do not seek treatment. » Download the free KCCI ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New molecular insights into the early stages of Rett syndrome News-Medical.net Scientists investigating the severe developmental disorder known as Rett syndrome have discovered a series of crucial molecular changes that occur long before symptoms appear. The findings could be used to develop better treatments for the devastating, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Weill Cornell Medicine Newsroom Decades of Work Leads to Clinical Trial for Early Alzheimer's Treatment Weill Cornell Medicine Newsroom The image is a memento of Dr. Gibson's breakthrough hypothesis about an underlying cause of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's – that an insufficiency of vitamin B1 called thiamine alters the ability of mitochondria in brain cells to properly use ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca AHS issues public alert after measles case confirmed in Calgary CBC.ca Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued a warning to Calgarians that a person with lab-confirmed measles was in public settings in the city while contagious. Residents who were in the same locations as the infected individual between Dec. 11 and Dec. Flag as irrelevant
	Stanford Medical Center Report Stanford Medicine scientists design workaround that improves response to flu vaccine Stanford Medical Center Report The influenza virus is studded with molecular hooks that it uses to latch on to vulnerable cells in our airways and lungs. This hook-like molecule, called hemagglutinin, is the principal antigen in the influenza vaccine. Flag as irrelevant
	LEX18 Lexington KY News A drop in COVID deaths in 2023 helped improve US life expectancy at birth LEX18 Lexington KY News One major reason for the rebound in overall life expectancy was the decrease in COVID-19-related deaths in 2022 and 2023 compared to 2020 and 2021. There were also improvements in heart disease, unintentional injuries, cancer, and diabetes-related deaths. Flag as irrelevant
	www.umassmed.edu UMass Chan research team contributes to study connecting cytomegalovirus to Alzheimer's www.umassmed.edu A team of researchers from UMass Chan Medical School have collaborated on a study that revealed a connection between human cytomegalovirus, or HCMV, and Alzheimer's disease. The study, led by Arizona State University and the Banner Alzheimer's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Targeted Oncology A 60-Year-Old Man With Early Relapse Multiple Myeloma Targeted Oncology Aimee Merino, MD, discusses how the treatment decision for a 60-year-old patient with early relapse/refractory multiple myeloma, involving chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, aligns with the goals of therapy while exploring alternative ... Flag as irrelevant
	KLFY Louisiana leads US in respiratory virus cases KLFY Regional Medical Director Tina Stefanski says, "It's pretty typical that the southern part of the us is starting to see higher rates of flu for the rest of the country." Being a seasonal virus, ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Post People at these two jobs had lowest risk of Alzheimer's as cause of death, study finds National Post However, only 1.03 per cent of taxi drivers and just 0.74 per cent of ambulance drivers died from Alzheimer's disease, according to the research, which was led by Dr. Anupam Jena of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Flag as irrelevant
	Digital Health 'Music as medicine' trialled for South Asian people with dementia Digital Health British health tech firm MediMusic and researchers from Anglia Ruskin University have been awarded £183,682 to investigate how AI technology and music can ease anxiety amongst people of South Asian backgrounds who are living with dementia. Flag as irrelevant
	McKnight's Senior Living New treatments, diagnostics highlight update to nation's Alzheimer's disease roadmap McKnight's Senior Living The 2024 update to the nation's roadmap of strategies and actions to address Alzheimer's disease was released Wednesday by the US Department of Health and Human Services, highlighting federal approval of new drugs and new diagnostic tests for dementia, as ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Vaccines: Past and Future American Action Forum It dates to the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act in 1988. According to the Health Resources and Services Administrator, the Act was prompted by reports of side effects to the DTP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) ... Flag as irrelevant
	UT Southwestern New findings expand genetic knowledge of autism underpinnings UT Southwestern A new study led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center used whole exome sequencing to identify hundreds of novel genetic variants associated with autism spectrum disorder. DALLAS – Dec. 19, 2024 – Hundreds of novel genetic variants across an ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.the-sun.com expert reaction to study looking at the role of gut infection in Alzheimer's disease Science Media Centre Even without overt infection, Alzheimer's diseased brains share some striking similarities with virally-infected tissue, suggesting that a damaging immune response may contribute to the disease. If viral infection can trigger or enhance this state, it is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Australian Government Department of Health Older Australians urged to get new Covid booster Australian Government Department of Health The new Pfizer JN.1 COVID-19 vaccine is now available. The vaccine targets a more recent variant of the virus than previous ones. As the virus evolves, vaccine companies update their vaccines to keep them as effective as possible. Flag as irrelevant
	HR Magazine How can employers support men's health? HR Magazine "Employers play a vital role in supporting men's health by creating an open culture with supportive wellbeing benefits," Vicky Walker, group director of people at wellbeing provider Westfield Health, told HR magazine. A ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News New York health commissioner encourages flu shot as cases rise Spectrum News You've heard the sniffles, coughs, and sneezes. Flu season is in full effect in New York. According to state data, week-over-week lab-confirmed flu cases outside of New York City were up by 75%, rising to 3,603 from 2,058 cases in the previous week. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Scientists Reveal Simple Yet Effective Method To Cut Alcohol Intake NDTV The study found that emphasising the cancer connection while encouraging drink-counting significantly helps curb excessive drinking. Among other health problems, an excessive intake of alcohol tends to cause premature death and heart disease, digestive ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV Montreal Public health investigating ALS cases in the Eastern Townships CTV Montreal The Estrie health and social services centre at the Sherbrooke Hospital (CIUSSSE-CHUS) will first need to verify whether there are more people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that would be expected in the ... Flag as irrelevant

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