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	health Daily update ⋅ December 27, 2024
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	PBS NewsHour How America lost control of the bird flu and raised the risk of another pandemic PBS NewsHour Keith Poulsen's jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University of Wisconsin, Poulsen had seen sick cows before, with their noses dripping and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Bird flu has killed 20 big cats including cougars at a US wildlife sanctuary NPR The first cat, a cougar, died on Nov. 23 after showing signs of the illness. The virus then quickly sickened many other animals across the sanctuary. While some of the cats shared a wall between their habitats, they did not have direct contact. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them ABC News Oregon health officials traced the cat's illness to frozen cat food that contained raw turkey. Virus recovered from the recalled pet food and the infected cat matched. Some pet owners feed their animals raw meat, but ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIRED There's Still Time to Get Ahead of the Next Global Pandemic WIRED At the same time, outbreaks of diseases such as measles and dengue are increasing, adding more urgency and responsibility to the work. In 2025, these pressures will initiate a transformation in epidemiology, pushing the field to adopt innovations to become ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post These people used Narcan to save lives. Here's how they did it. The Washington Post But an opioid overdose doesn't have to be fatal if a person gets help in time. Naloxone is a common type of medication that can immediately reverse an opioid overdose. Nasal spray versions such as Narcan ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Could AI plus lasers help catch very early breast cancers? Medical Xpress According to a new study published recently in the Journal of Biophotonics, Scottish researchers are combining AI with high-tech "laser analysis" to spot changes in circulating blood that could signal the earliest stages of breast tumors. Flag as irrelevant
	desmoinesregister.com Experts say US government response to bird flu has been inadequate, rife with failures desmoinesregister.com Keith Poulsen's jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Poulsen had seen sick cows before, with their noses ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Advocate Lafayette is a flu hotspot, but cases so far have been mostly mild The Advocate "Unfortunately, Louisiana is leading the country," said Dr. Sandra Kemmerly, infectious disease specialist and system medical director of hospital quality for Ochsner Health. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Feeling ill? Health officials warn of rise in illnesses in Illinois. What to look for NBC Chicago The Illinois Department of Public Health warned this week that the state's "overall respiratory illness level has moved up from low to moderate". By NBC Chicago Staff and The Associated Press • Published 4 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago. Flag as irrelevant
	Capital Public Radio News Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them Capital Public Radio News A recall alert is displayed on a refrigerator at a pet store after Northwest Naturals issued a voluntary recall on two batches of their 2-pound Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Tigard, Ore. AP Photo/Jenny Kane. Flag as irrelevant
	Insurance Journal Global Disease Resurgence in 2024 Shows Rising Health Threat Insurance Journal Some infectious diseases saw a huge surge in 2024, with the spread attributed in part to climate change, declining vaccination rates and the advent of new pathogen variants. The findings, part of a preliminary analysis by London-based disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	News 13 Orlando Experts say Florida saw 5 times as many whooping cough cases this year News 13 Orlando ORLANDO, Fla. — This holiday season, parents of young children will need to be more careful because whooping cough cases are rising to pre-pandemic levels. The Florida Department of Health has released its Pertussis Surveillance report, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC Action News Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu ABC Action News Northwest Naturals, a pet food company based in Portland, Oregon, said Tuesday it had voluntarily recalled one batch of its two-pound Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food after it tested positive for the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	WBAL Baltimore Pet food recall issued after Oregon house cat dies from eating product that tested positive for bird flu WBAL Baltimore Northwest Naturals, owned by Morasch Meats, announced the recall Tuesday for one batch of its 2-pound Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food after the product tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus, also known as H5N1 bird ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Dr. Theresa Tam shares her top health concerns for Canada in 2025 CTV News As we enter 2025, Dr. Theresa Tam has her eye on H5N1 bird flu, an emerging virus that had its first human case in Canada this year. At the same time, Canada's chief public health officer is closely monitoring measles — a virus that was eliminated in ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFSB How to get ahead of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, these winter months WFSB HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB ... Flag as irrelevant
	KIIITV.com Health experts advise flu vaccinations amid rising number of infections in Coastal Bend KIIITV.com "But the vast majority of flu treatment is not helped by antivirals, it's just symptomatic treatment." Baggerman said that symptomatic treatment for flu can help someone feel better while they fight off infection ... Flag as irrelevant
	WANE Whooping cough cases approach near record numbers WANE According to Dr. Jason Newland, chief of infectious diseases at Nationwide Children's Hospital, there are over 32,000 recorded cases this year alone in the U.S., which is six times greater than last year. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Quality Assurance & Food Safety California Declares State of Emergency in Response to Bird Flu Outbreak Quality Assurance & Food Safety Sacramento, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Dec. 18 proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline and expedite the state's response to Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu. This action comes as cases were detected in dairy cows ... Flag as irrelevant
	YubaNet A Public Health Emergency Is Waiting at the Bottom of the Antibiotic Resistance Cliff YubaNet December 23, 2024 – The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria could lead to a catastrophic rise in infection-related deaths, according to new research led by Northern Arizona University. And the question likely isn ... Flag as irrelevant
	KUOW News and Information Whooping cough cases in Washington state might hit 2000 by end of 2024 KUOW News and Information Dr. Scott Lindquist, an epidemiologist with the Washington Department of Health, said whooping cough, also known as pertussis, does have a vaccine, so it typically goes through peaks and valleys every year. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox Business Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination, house cat dead Fox Business The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) on Thursday said samples of Northwest Naturals 2lb turkey recipe raw & frozen pet food tested positive for a H5N1 strain of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus. Flag as irrelevant
	KATC Lafayette News How to protect yourself amid rising bird flu cases: Experts weigh in KATC Lafayette News LOUISIANA, KATC — As the avian flu continues to spread across the United States, experts are urging caution, especially when handling wild birds and chickens. While the risk of infection to the general public remains low, the recent rise in human cases ... Flag as irrelevant
	KDRV Whooping cough cases in the US are the highest they've been in a decade KDRV Whooping cough is a contagious respiratory illness that spreads through bacteria transmitted through the air. Meredith Newlove/CDC via CNN Newsource. Flag as irrelevant
	STAT People from India remember life before the polio vaccine. They don't want to go back STAT The risks posed by anti-vaccine rhetoric ... Polio is a viral disease that mainly affects children under the age of five. One in 200 cases leads to irreversible paralysis. It's highly contagious and spreads orally or through tiny, often invisible amounts of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Why non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now called MASLD The Indian Express It has been a while since the term NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) was renamed MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease), but still, not many understand the difference. We bring you an expert guide to help you know the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NTV Local health experts share tips on combating Seasonal Affective Disorder as winter sets in NTV Kearney, Neb. — Its roughly 176 days till summer! Maybe that seems impossible to wait that long and you get the winter blues! NTV'S Deandra Kurtenbach sat down with Two Rivers Public Health for advice on Seasonal Affective Disorder or what is more ... Flag as irrelevant
	UT Health East Texas What to do if … you have the flu UT Health East Texas What are symptoms of the flu? · Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher · Chills · Cough · Sore throat · Muscle aches · Headache · Fatigue ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDIO Rising Norovirus outbreaks in Minnesota in the past three weeks WDIO Carlota Medus, a foodborne illness specialist with the MN Department of Health says washing your hands is critical to prevent Norovirus from spreading this holiday season. "When people get norovirus, the virus will ... Flag as irrelevant
	News 12 Long Island Long Island flu cases on the rise News 12 Long Island "Huge spike in flu. Still seeing some walking pneumonia that's still going around. Now we're also getting norovirus, the stomach virus, so have a little mix of things going on," said Zaso. News 12 checked with Stony Brook Medicine and Northwell Health, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian People urged to do at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise a week to lose weight The Guardian The finding emerged from a review of 116 published clinical trials that explored the impact of physical exercise on weight loss, waist size and body fat. In total, the trials reported data for nearly 7,000 adults who were overweight or obese, meaning their ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT Three issues to watch in global health in 2025 STAT Here we are, on the cusp of the midway point in a decade that has been, in global health and infectious diseases terms, a lot. The 2020s started with the most severe pandemic since the 1918 Spanish flu. Just as the worst of Covid-19 was starting to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Foods that keep you warm in the winters Times of India Winter foods like bajra, dry ginger, black sesame seeds, and makhana provide the necessary warmth, energy, and immunity boost needed during cold months. These nutrient-packed options improve circulation, digestion, and skin hydration while combating ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV How To Tackle Holiday Hangover? Nutritionist Suggests These Tips And Tricks NDTV People often get to experience unpleasant symptoms like headache, nausea, dizziness and dehydration after excessive alcohol consumption. Why this happens? Well, the alcohol depletes the water and nutrients in your body and even disrupts your ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 13 Tampa Bay Remembering loved ones lost to Alzheimer's disease during the holidays FOX 13 Tampa Bay Melissa in front of her angel tree honoring her mother and father. That was the case for Melissa Malone, whose mother died from Alzheimer's disease in May. READ: New ... Flag as irrelevant
	Economic Times Addressing "Metabolic Syndrome": Key to tackling type-2 diabetes in India Economic Times Factors like abdominal obesity, hypertension, and low HDL cholesterol increase the risk of insulin resistance and cardiovascular diseases. Lifestyle modifications can help in reducing these risks and improve overall health. Flag as irrelevant
	Discover Magazine Life Expectancy Is Increasing in the US, Approaching Pre-Pandemic Levels Discover Magazine A baby and an older person holding hands. (Credit: TY Lim/Shutterstock) Declines in death rates for the leading causes of death and drug overdoses are decreasing mortality in the U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Banana bends and a well-timed coffee: 31 easy ways to jump-start your energy levels in the new year The Guardian From morning drinks to bedtime sounds – and don't forget a mid-afternoon boogie – experts share tips to help you boost your energy levels. Laura Potter. Fri 27 Dec 2024 10.00 EST. Share. Bend like a banana. "A side bend stretches the intercostal ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Scientist Artificial Intelligence in Biology: From Artificial Neural Networks to AlphaFold The Scientist Previously met with skepticism, AI won scientists a Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2024 after they used it to solve the protein folding and design problem, and it has now been adopted by biologists across the globe. AI models like artificial neural ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Winter Season Can Cause Surge In Heart Conditions: Follow These Tips To Protect Your Heart NDTV Cold weather constricts blood vessels, increasing blood pressure and making the heart work harder to pump blood. This heightened workload, combined with reduced physical activity and a tendency to consume heavier foods, can exacerbate risks for heart ... Flag as irrelevant
	South Dakota Searchlight Junk food and drug use cut into life expectancy gains for states South Dakota Searchlight Nine of the 10 states (all but North Dakota) with the longest life expectancies for babies born this year are dominated by Democrats, and all 10 have expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. All 10 ... Flag as irrelevant
	KLFY RSV on the rise; here's what it is and some tips to avoid infection KLFY Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs. According to the CDC, RSV symptoms make it difficult to distinguish it from the common cold or other respiratory viruses like the flu or COVID-19. Flag as irrelevant
	Rheumatology Advisor Rainbows and Wrinkles: Navigating Geriatric Care for Rural-Living LGBTQ+ Adults Rheumatology Advisor LGBTQIA+ older adults encounter unique barriers to health care that heterosexual adults may not, including systemic discrimination stemming from insufficient cultural competency training in provider medical education. Social stigma can be more pronounced ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Tea Bags Release Billions Of Harmful Microplastics, Study Finds NDTV The findings emphasize the need for further research. Tea bags are popular for offering a convenient and comfortable tea-drinking experience, allowing users to easily dip and enjoy their brew. However ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times The GLP-1 dilemma persists into 2025 Becker's Hospital Review Insurers and self-funded employers are making significant changes to their GLP-1 drug coverage policies in 2025, reflecting the financial and operational challenges posed by the high-cost medications. Among U.S. adults, 80% say insurers should cover ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg 2024 Was The Year Weight-Loss Drugs Took Over Bloomberg In addition to obesity, the drugs are being studied to treat everything from sleep apnea to heart disease. But there are dangers, too. By Bloomberg News. December 26, 2024 at 5:00 AM PST. Save. Translate. After decades of ineffective fad diets and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Intermittent exercise offers lasting cognitive benefits compared to continuous exercise? Here's what a study found Hindustan Times Intermittent exercise refers to short bursts of exercise. As per a new study, it demonstrated lasting cognitive benefits. Age-old wisdom claims that we should exercise almost every day. However, a recent study published in Neurobiology of Learning and ... Flag as irrelevant
	theconversation.com Hallucinogens approved for treating psychiatric disorders: what does the science say? theconversation.com Once sidelined in the 1970s, psychedelic substances – ranging from esketamine (a ketamine derivative) and psilocybin (the active ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms) to MDMA – are being reintroduced as potential therapies for severe psychiatric ... Flag as irrelevant

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