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	health Daily update ⋅ December 3, 2024
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	Cancer Network Outlining Screening Demographics for Pancreatic Cancer Cancer Network Wolpin also acknowledged patients who have pancreatic cysts are often recommended to get screened for pancreatic cancer. Many of the cysts tend to be benign, though there are certain types that can transition to cancerous. There are several guidelines for ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN California suspends distribution of Raw Farm raw milk products after bird flu detection CNN "CDFA dairy inspectors sampled milk from bottled products and bulk milk storage at Raw Farm's bottling facility on Wednesday, Nov 27, and laboratory test results made known on November 28 showed the presence of the bird flu virus. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP US respiratory virus activity holds steady at low levels CIDRAP Acute respiratory illness levels remained low in the United States for the week ending November 23, with COVID levels remaining low and stable for most areas and flu activity continuing to rise slightly among children, the US Centers for Disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP California reports H5N1 in more retail raw milk as virus infects 2 more dairy workers CIDRAP The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on November 27 warned residents about a second batch of raw milk on retail shelves that has tested positive for avian flu virus, as official await the results from the latest bulk milk tank testing on ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY California teacher dies after contracting rabies from bat bite: 'She was a lover of life' USA TODAY A California teacher died a month after contracting rabies from a bat that bit her, and now health officials are warning the public about the extremely deadly disease. A Fresno County resident died after being bitten by a "presumably rabid bat" in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Gazette Score another point for the plants Harvard Gazette Increasing the ratio of plant-based protein in your diet may reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease, finds a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. According to the researchers, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Hospitals ban visitors after norovirus outbreaks BBC News Only people visiting patients getting end of life care are currently allowed in to parts of Pinderfields Hospital and Dewsbury and District Hospital. An outbreak of norovirus, the winter vomiting bug, at two hospitals in West Yorkshire has led to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Runner's World Scientists Find Walking Every Day Could Add 11 Years to Your Life Runner's World Scientists found that if all people boosted their activity to 160 minutes daily, they could increase their life expectancy over five years. Experts explain how walking can benefit your health. Advertisement - ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY California teacher dies after contracting rabies from bat bite: 'She was a lover of life' USA TODAY Health officials urge the public to avoid contact with wild animals and seek immediate medical care if bitten. Early symptoms of rabies can mimic the flu, but the disease is almost always fatal once symptoms begin. Flag as irrelevant
	Northwestern University NewsCenter Funding could make whole-eye transplants a reality Northwestern University NewsCenter With vis-OCT, researchers will analyze eyeballs from potential organ donors to determine whether they are suitable for harvesting. The Northwestern team also will support imaging needs to evaluate eyeballs before transplant surgery and in fundamental ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of Utah Health Care Managing Myopia: Tips to Manage and Slow Down Nearsightedness University of Utah Health Care Atropine Drops: These daily drops slightly dilate the eyes as an "off-label" treatment option that is prepared by compounding pharmacies. Bifocal and Progressive Lenses: Unlike eyeglasses with single-vision lenses, ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Geographic Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Decreased Alcohol Use WebMD Dec. 2, 2024 – Taking weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound can help people cut back on what they eat and also on what they drink – including alcohol. Almost half of regular drinkers who took weight loss drugs reported drinking less alcohol after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Do I have a cold, the flu or COVID-19? Here's how to tell the difference Detroit Free Press "National Influenza Vaccination Week creates awareness about the importance of the flu vaccine and serves as a reminder to get the flu vaccine for those who have not done so yet this season. Getting vaccinated against the flu decreases your chances of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Columbus Dispatch What causes seasonal depression? Here's what to know about the winter blues The Columbus Dispatch According to Cleveland Clinic, those affected by SAD may undergo mood changes and symptoms of depression, including: Sadness or feeling depressed; Anxiety; Carbohydrate cravings and weight gain ... Flag as irrelevant
	WOWK 13 News World Aids Day events connect people at risk of HIV to potentially live-saving help WOWK 13 News CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – More than 2,400 people across West Virginia have HIV, according to the Centers for Disease Control, and experts in the state say there has been an increase in outbreaks specifically in Cabell and Kanawha counties since 2018 and ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSDK.com Whooping cough cases continue to rise in Missouri KSDK.com ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — St. Louis area pediatricians are continuing to see more cases of whooping cough. According to Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services data, 603 cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, have been reported this ... Flag as irrelevant
	news9.com KWTV Health Matters With TSET: Stroke Awareness news9.com KWTV Recent updates to stroke risk guidelines reveal crucial information about how certain health conditions, particularly among women, contribute to an increased likelihood of stroke. In addition, experts stress lifestyle changes and preventative measures ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Key risk factors influencing mortality rates in chronic pulmonary aspergillosis patients News-Medical.net The annual incidence of CPA has been estimated to be 1.8 million cases with 3,04,000 deaths. In tuberculosis-endemic countries, CPAs are often misdiagnosed as sputum-negative pulmonary tuberculosis, which could be attributed to their increased prevalence ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox5sandiego.com New Bankers Hill park with first-ever AIDS memorial in San Diego opens fox5sandiego.com The ribbon-cutting caps the first phase of a city project looking to pay tribute to the some 10,000 San Diegans who have died from the disease, as well as the advocates and healthcare workers at the forefront of the response to the crisis, that has been in ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study links menopause hormone therapy to varied heart and blood clot risks News-Medical.net Tibolone and oral estrogen-progestin therapy were found to be associated with the highest ischaemic heart disease risk. Tibolone contributed substantially to cerebral infarction and myocardial infarction risk. These findings highlight the relative risks of ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Hypothalamic deep brain stimulation restores walking after spinal cord injury News-Medical.net This neuronal disruption leads to various degrees of paralysis and impairs motor functions. During incomplete SCI, the brain restores a sufficient degree of neuronal communication to facilitate spontaneous yet partial walking recovery. Although multiple ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tufts Now Vitamin D Supplements: Who Should Take Them, and How Much? Tufts Now How much vitamin D do we really need to preserve healthy bones and overall health? Do higher levels of vitamin D supplementation, as some studies suggest, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and respiratory ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox13now.com Inversions can make health issues even worse, study shows fox13now.com SALT LAKE CITY — It might not come as any surprise that air pollution from winter inversions and summer wildfires significantly increases inflammation in Utahns with heart disease. That insight comes from a timely new Intermountain Health study that is ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP WHO report highlights burden, impact of healthcare-associated infections CIDRAP A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) provides an updated analysis of the harm caused to both patients and healthcare workers worldwide by the avoidable infections that result from gaps in infection prevention and control (IPC). Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Manitoba has second-highest HIV diagnosis rate in Canada, led by injection drug use: report CBC.ca In 2023, there were 280 new HIV diagnoses in Manitoba — a 40 per cent increase compared to 2022, according to the province's 2023 HIV surveillance report released on Friday. Manitoba's HIV infection rate was 19.3 ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New food-grade natural solution created for tackling obesity News-Medical.net "Anti-obesity drugs also tend to upset the gut microbiome, which not only leads to unpleasant side effects such as nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhea, but can also exacerbate long term inflammation and weight gain. Flag as irrelevant
	Live 5 News WCSC Lowcountry medical experts urge vaccinations amidst flu season peaks Live 5 News WCSC JAMES ISLAND, S.C. ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Pediatrician explains whooping cough Medical Xpress Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The infection attacks the lining of the breathing passages. People can get whooping cough any time of year, but generally ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Zealand Herald Highly pathogenic bird flu found on chicken farm: What you need to know New Zealand Herald How does bird flu spread? Chickens – especially on free-range farms – often come into contact with wild birds and the disease is passed between them, and then with other chickens in the shed ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Punch CMS World AIDS HIV Day Fact Sheet CMS For many enrollees with high drug costs, costs are capped for 2024 at about $3,500. For 2025, the law sets a lower, uniform cap of $2,000 for everyone with Medicare prescription drug coverage. Flag as irrelevant
	FRANCE 24 Brain stimulation can help injured people walk: study FRANCE 24 Paris (AFP) – Scientists said Monday that electrically stimulating a particular region in the brain could help people with injured spinal cords walk more easily, with one patient describing how the technique allowed him to conquer his fear of stairs. Flag as irrelevant
	Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Do I Need an HPV Vaccine? Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Research shows that HPV vaccines can prevent many types of cancer. Published. November 22, 2024. By Morgan Coulson. Flag as irrelevant
	Pulse WHO raises alarm about growing rates of tuberculosis globally Pulse The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised the alarm about soaring cases of tuberculosis (TB) around the world. Last year, more than eight million people were newly diagnosed with the condition, the highest number since they began monitoring in ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLNS National Influenza Vaccination Week underway WLNS LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Monday marked the start of National Influenza Vaccination Week, and health experts are asking everyone to get the shot before the holiday season starts 6 News spoke with experts about the trends this year—and why they say the ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTLA California teacher dies from suspected rabid bat bite KTLA A central California middle school teacher died after contracting rabies from a suspected bat bite, local health officials said. The victim's death was reported last Tuesday. The Fresno County Department of Public Health confirmed the victim was ... Flag as irrelevant
	MyNorthwest.com UW-led research links wildfire smoke with increased dementia risk MyNorthwest.com Studies have linked exposure to fine particulate matter contained in smoke, known as PM2.5, with an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers believe that some sources of PM2.5 may be more hazardous than others. Flag as irrelevant
	WHO | Regional Office for Africa Sustaining mpox response in Africa as efforts begin bearing fruit WHO | Regional Office for Africa Statement by Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa. Brazzaville - While mpox remains a global threat—underscored by WHO's declaration on 22 November 2024 that it continues to constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern ... Flag as irrelevant
	North Carolina Health News Whooping cough cases spike in NC North Carolina Health News The highly contagious respiratory illness tends to rise and fall in cycles as vaccines wear off and new children are born without immunity, experts said. In recent years, efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 played a role in lowering the number of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Deadliest bleeding eye virus has killed 15 people so far: Check its symptoms, causes, vaccine and precautions Economic Times This highly infectious pathogen is similar to the Ebola virus and causes bleeding from eyes, nose and mouth. One of the 'deadliest' virus, it can be fatal in some cases too. There is no specific antiviral therapy known to be effective for the bleeding eye ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post CU Anschutz researchers launch "moonshot" to cure blindness through eye transplants The Denver Post As part of a national "moonshot" to cure blindness, researchers at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus will receive as much as $46 million in federal funding over the next five years to pursue a first-of-its-kind full eye transplantation. Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express The deadly 'bleeding eye' virus: What you need to know about the Marburg outbreak and its global implications The Indian Express With at least 15 fatalities and hundreds of infections reported across 17 African countries, including Rwanda, health officials are urging travellers to exercise caution. · facebook · twitter · whatsapp · Reddit. Flag as irrelevant
	WZZM13.com Michigan health department encouraging people to get flu vaccine this holiday season WZZM13.com LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is using National Influenza Vaccination Week to encourage people to get their annual flu vaccine. MDHHS said that by getting the vaccine ahead of the December holidays, ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today Bleeding eye disease: All you need to know about symptoms, treatment, vaccine India Today The Marburg virus, also known as the 'bleeding eye' virus, has claimed 15 lives in Rwanda. This highly infectious pathogen is similar to the Ebola virus and causes bleeding from eyes, nose and mouth. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Why these six plant-based foods have brain-boosting benefits Medical Xpress New research reveals Queen Garnet plums, elderberries and more have antioxidants that could protect your brain from illness. Led by Naomi May, a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences, the research found that different ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTAE Pittsburgh California teacher dies of rabies after being bitten by bat inside classroom WTAE Pittsburgh An art teacher at a middle school in California died last week of rabies. It's presumed Leah Seneng got rabies from a bat that had entered her classroom. Advertisement. Seneng told a friend that she noticed the bat in her classroom around mid-October. Flag as irrelevant
	Lab Manager Magazine Simple Secret to Living a Longer Life Lab Manager Magazine If everyone in the United States population was as active as the top 25 per cent, individuals over the age of 40 could add five years to their life, according to a new study led by Griffith University researchers. Physical activity has long been known ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Study reveals how stem cells respond to environmental signals, with implications for IBD and colorectal cancer Medical Xpress In 2018, Dr. Xi Huang, Senior Scientist in the Developmental & Stem Cell Biology program at SickKids, found that PIEZO ion channels influence tumor stiffening in brain cancer. Inspired by this research, Kim's research ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.nichd.nih.gov Expanding Knowledge of Pediatric Long COVID and MIS-C www.nichd.nih.gov Child laying on couch with hand on forehead. Respiratory viral illnesses like COVID-19 tend to surge in the colder months, as people spend more time indoors, travel for the holidays, and gather with family and friends. Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org Enterococcus Helps E. Coli 'Armor Up' in Dog, Poultry Co-Infections NC State News A new study finds that two subtypes of pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) produce five to 16 times more protective capsular "slime" when Enterococcus faecalis (EF) is present. The finding could lead to targeted therapies for E. coli infections ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Unhealthy diets are driving digestive diseases, research suggests Medical Xpress Against the backdrop of an alarming increase in the number of people under 50 being diagnosed with bowel cancer, researchers are urging people to bump up their fiber intake and improve their eating habits if they want to reduce their risk of deadly ... Flag as irrelevant

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