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Pancreatic cancer patient survival doubled with high dose of common vitamin, study finds Fox News contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women and ways to reduce the risk. High doses of vitamin C could be a new breakthrough in treating cancer.
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Milk chocolate or dark? The answer could affect your risk of diabetes. But the researchers believe that dark chocolate offers greater metabolic benefits than milk chocolate because it contains less sugar and higher levels of plant compounds that have been shown in some studies to reduce inflammation and improve insulin ...
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Could Dark Chocolate Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes? But the findings do build on a larger body of research demonstrating links between dark chocolate consumption and reduced risks of certain health conditions like high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance. The results, Dr ...
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Could Diet and Gut Bacteria Be Fueling Early CRC? Hello. I'm David Kerr, professor of cancer medicine at the University of Oxford. I'd like to reflect a little on the ever-rising incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer. I saw two patients in the clinic on Friday, both in their early thirties, ...
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DR Congo probes outbreak of deadly, mysterious flu-like illness The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is investigating the cause of an outbreak of an unknown disease centered in Kwango province that has so far sickened at least 376 people, with death counts ranging from 67 to 143, since late October.
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Congo government says it's 'on alert' over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens Jean Kaseya, the head of Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told reporters that more details about the disease should be known in the next 48 hours as experts receive results from laboratory samples of infected people.
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Study looks at impact of two kinds of chocolate on type 2 diabetes risk Eating at least five tiny servings of dark chocolate each week may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 21%, according to a new observational study. In fact, as dark chocolate consumption increased from none to five servings, ...
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Chikungunya moving into new regions, disabling millions and racking up billions in costs, data suggest Globalization, urbanization, and climate change have significantly raised the risk of "explosive, unpredictable" outbreaks of the mosquito-borne disease chikungunya, which disabled millions and likely amassed close to $50 billion in healthcare and ...
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Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. In rare instances, these tests can reveal something unexpected — hints of a hidden cancer in the woman. In a study of 107 pregnant women whose test ...
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Avian flu infects another California dairy worker as more raw milk positives prompt wider recall The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today reported one more avian flu infection in a dairy worker and yesterday announced a widened recall of Raw Farm's raw (unpasteurized) milk products following more positive test results.
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Health Rounds: Brain stimulation helps restore walking after paralysis in pilot study Dec 4 (Reuters) - Applying deep brain stimulation to a different region in the brain than has been used for other conditions improved the recovery of lower limb movements in two patients with severe spinal cord injuries, researchers reported.
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The No. 1 snack to boost the immune system during cold and flu season, according to a dietitian Vaccines can build up our immunity to specific diseases, and you can support overall immune function by maintaining a healthy lifestyle — a main pillar of this is eating a nutritious, balanced diet.
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How sweet! A daily dose of dark chocolate may cut your risk of diabetes The idea that eating cocoa-rich, dark chocolate may offer health benefits is not new. Cocoa is loaded with compounds called polyphenols that have been shown to help our bodies fend off inflammation, lower blood pressure and maybe even improve our moods ...
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Almost a third of preteens, teens with long COVID still not recovered at 2 years, study shows "Our findings show that for teenagers who fulfilled our research definition of long Covid three months after a positive test for the Covid virus, the majority have recovered after two years," said study author, Sir Terence Stephenson, PhD in a press ...
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Dark Chocolate: A Bittersweet Remedy for Diabetes Risk Conversely, a higher consumption of milk chocolate does not significantly affect the risk for diabetes and may contribute to greater weight gain. METHODOLOGY: Chocolate is rich in flavanols, natural compounds known to ...
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Sierra Leone begins nationwide rollout of Ebola vaccine a decade after deadly outbreak The 2014 Ebola outbreak – the deadliest in history – was primarily in West Africa but affected Sierra Leone the most, with nearly 4,000 deaths out of the more than 11,000 recorded globally. The country also lost 7% of its healthcare workforce to the ...
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Research shows more than 150 million mental diagnoses may be linked to lead in gasoline Gas was a major exposure source of lead before for those born before 1996, Reuben said. Bettmann/Getty Images. CNN —.
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Unknown disease kills at least 79 people in DR Congo More than 300 people have been infected with patients exhibiting symptoms like fever, headaches, runny noses and coughs, breathing difficulties and anaemia. Response teams have been sent to Kwango Province, specifically the Panzi health ...
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HIV 'Game-Changer' Drug: Is Eastern Europe Missing Out? In the phase 3, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial PURPOSE 1, 100% of 2134 women aged 16-25 years in South Africa and Uganda who received a twice yearly injection of the drug lenacapavir were protected against HIV.
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Lead in gasoline tied to over 150 million excess cases of mental health disorders, study suggests Exposure to car exhaust from leaded gas, which was phased out in 1996, resulted in anxiety, depression and ADHD symptoms in generations of people, researchers found. By Elizabeth Chuck | NBC News • Published 45 mins ago • Updated 45 mins ago.
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The quest for a longer-lasting whooping cough vaccine Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease spread by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis (pertussis is another name for the illness). Pertussis, which typically resurges cyclically, is currently on the rise in many countries, after a quiet ...
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Warning NHS busier than ever heading into winter The NHS in England is busier than it has ever been heading into winter, the country's medical director is warning. Prof Sir Stephen Powis said rising rates of flu and the vomiting bug norovirus were putting hospitals under huge strain.
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California teacher dies after she was bitten by bat inside classroom Valley woman dies from rabies after suspected bat bite, health officials confirmFresno County health officials have confirmed that a person has died from rabies.
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This kind of exercise can reduce heart attack risk in women by half. And you're probably doing it Using data from more than 22,000 participants in the UK Biobank project, researchers found that women who racked up at least 3.4 minutes of short bursts of vigorous activity per day were 45% less likely to have had a major cardiovascular event.
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Doctors expect to see bump in flu, COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Over the past few years, there's been a spike in COVID-19 cases after the Thanksgiving holiday. "We're all traveling all over the country and spreading these strains all over the place and so those are the two major factors ...
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Dec. 6, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on the 2024 AMA overdose report highlights Buprenorphine dispensed from retail pharmacies appears to have plateaued, likely due to a variety of factors including longer prescriptions, pharmacy reluctance to stock the medication, and confusion/fear over DEA suspicious order requirements. [See chart ...
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Chikungunya's health and economic impact likely underestimated Modeling study offers the first global assessment of chikungunya's health and economic burden, revealing previously underestimated impacts on health systems worldwide. Dengue Aedes aegypti Mosquito on skin for dengue, zika and chikungunya fever disease ...
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Multistate E. coli outbreak originated from farm, law firms say The outbreak caused 115 illnesses in Missouri, including 13 hospitalizations. Author: Hunter Bassler. Published: 3:11 PM CST December 4, 2024. Updated ...
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Reducing risk of opioid addiction while alleviating pain Increasing the levels of endocannabinoids – chemicals naturally produced in the body – may thwart the highly addictive nature of opioids such as morphine and oxycodone while maintaining the drugs' ability to relieve pain, according to Weill Cornell ...
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Anti-obesity medications could help treat alcohol use disorders Losing weight with anti-obesity medications (AOM) also resulted in decreased alcohol consumption for about half of the participants in a new study appearing in the current issue of JAMA Network Open. The research, led by Lisa Miller-Matero, PhD, ...
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California art teacher dies from rabies after encounter with bat in her classroom (CNN) — A California art teacher died from rabies November 22, about a month after apparently being infected by a bat she found in her classroom. Leah Seneng, 60, may have been bitten when she scooped up the bat to release it outside, according to her ...
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California farm placed under quarantine after bird flu found in raw milk -- A Fresno County, California farm's voluntary recall of its raw milk products has now been widened after bird flu was found in more samples. On Tuesday, the California Department of Public Health announced that ...
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A shot today could keep post-holiday respiratory viruses away HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — As frigid weather pushes into Hampton Roads, we are more likely to get sick, but it's not actually the cold that's giving you a cold. Still, the temperatures do play a role. Research shows dry winter air creates perfect conditions ...
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Warning issued on holiday heart syndrome risks CINCINNATI (WKRC)— Cardiologists are urging caution this holiday season, warning that the festive period's indulgences could lead to a condition known as holiday heart syndrome, which is associated with atrial fibrillation.
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Ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate restores protein balance and targets Alzheimer's-linked aggregates Aging and Alzheimer's disease are marked by disrupted protein homeostasis and brain energy metabolism, which contribute to the buildup of misfolded proteins such as tau and amyloid-β. These soluble oligomers can trigger toxic cascades, spreading through ...
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Rabid coyote bites man in Wallingford WALLINGFORD, CT (WFSB ...
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Look at chikungunya toll as cases up 3x in Maha this year Mumbai: The mosquito-borne viral disease chikungunya, which saw a threefold increase in Maharashtra's cases this year compared to 2023, was deemed mild despite causing chronic joint pain due to its low mortality rate. However, research published on ...
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The Medical Minute: Shingles and its shot: What you need to know to stay healthy A young woman looks down at shingles rashes on her left arm. A bed and. If you still can see those small round and slightly indented scars from your childhood bout with chickenpox, they might be ...
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Walking pneumonia is spreading in NC. Who's most at risk? (+ how to protect yourself) With COVID, flu and RSV season in full swing, there's another respiratory virus North Carolinians should watch out for: walking pneumonia. UNC Hospitals reported 40 walking pneumonia cases during the last week of October, and the virus is still ...
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Nigeria Introduces the R21 Vaccine in a Pivotal Move for Malaria Control Yenagoa, 05 December, 2024 – Happiness Iniye Wilson, with her 11-month-old daughter Ayibabomote strapped to her back, walked into the Family Support Programme Clinic in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The clinic is one of the key sites for the introduction of ...
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Saskatchewan maintains dismal status as leader in spread of HIV, with no provincial strategy in place Katelyn Roberts is the executive director and co-founder of Sanctum Care Group, a non-profit that provides care to HIV patients. She says the statistics are not surprising. "We haven't ...
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WHO announces first prequalification of a tuberculosis diagnostic test The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra. It is the first test for TB diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing that meets WHO's ...
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Hospitals managing record flu levels going into Winter NHS fears of a potential 'quad-demic' are rising with a 350% increase in flu cases and an 86% rise in norovirus cases in hospital compared to same week last year – alongside concerns about rising COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)c levels ...
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Wellness Weekly: why sleep is essential to a healthy lifestyle; free 1:1 sleep coaching available The holidays are fast approaching and with endless gatherings, to-do lists, and the countdown to the end of the year, sleep is often sacrificed. For the sake of your physical and mental wellness, keeping your sleep in check over the next few months ...
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Quebec monitoring rise in walking pneumonia cases among children The bacterium is mycoplasma pneumoniae. According to Health Canada, the majority of infections in adults are asymptomatic, but it may cause upper respiratory tract infections in up to 50 per cent of cases. Symptoms can be severe in the elderly or ...
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Brain signature of resilience suggests a new way to recovery from trauma The researchers found that stress changes activity in a brain circuit in mice, and these changes distinguish the mice that will recover from the ones that won't. The scientists stimulated some of the neurons in ...
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Mom digging through toys finds bat in a bag and it was rabid, Florida cops say A dead bat was found under truly odd circumstances in a Florida home, and tests revealed it was also rabid, according to investigators. The dangerous discovery was made Wednesday, Nov. 27, at a home on Palm Drive West in Lakeland, the Polk County ...
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Lead in gasoline linked to 150 million mental disorder cases in the US: Here's what to know A landmark study reveals a disturbing link between past leaded gasoline use and widespread mental health issues in the US. Millions of Americans may suffer from depression, anxiety, and attention deficits due to lead exposure, impacting their cognitive ...
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'Leptin's last chance': Mouse study says infamous weight loss drug failure could boost GLP-1s The hormone leptin was discovered 30 years ago to much fanfare. Scientists hoped that leptin, which regulates body fat, could pave the way for obesity treatments. The results in mice were hailed as "miraculous," and Amgen licensed the hormone for $20 ...
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Covid virus remains in skull for years after infection A study by German researchers has revealed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic, can remain in the skull and meninges (three layers of tissue that protect and support the brain and spinal cord) for years after infection.
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