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	health Daily update ⋅ January 16, 2025
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	NPR How would RFK Jr. handle bird flu? His record on vaccines has experts on edge NPR The messaging so far — and the track record of those Trump has chosen to oversee a potential bird flu crisis — is "worrisome," says Dr. Andrew Pavia, professor of medicine at the University of Utah who's worked on influenza pandemic preparedness for more ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Young women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as young men: 'We're seeing a change' CNN Charmella Roark remembers the shock that stopped her in her tracks when she learned about her younger sister's cancer diagnosis. In 2018, Kiki Roark wrote in their family's group text that she had been diagnosed with stage I breast cancer – the same ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Keep your red meat to these limits to protect your brain health, experts say CNN Reducing your red meat consumption could have many positive impacts — on your heart, the environment, and maybe even on your long-term cognitive health, according to a new study. Those who ate a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Cancer's New Face: Younger and Female The New York Times Although long considered a disease of aging, certain cancers are turning up more often in younger women, according to a new report. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Breast Cancer Rates Climb Among Younger Women The New York Times Patients with "young-onset breast cancer" — which clinicians typically define as diagnosed before the age of 40 — are more likely than older patients to have aggressive forms of the disease, said Dr. Ann Partridge, interim chair of medical oncology at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post As bird flu affects more people and animals, CDC urges faster testing The Washington Post The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an advisory Thursday urging health-care workers treating patients hospitalized with the flu to perform an additional test for bird flu within 24 hours of admission. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Processed meats don't just affect your heart. They may worsen cognition, too. The Washington Post A large new study suggests that regularly eating processed red meats such as bacon, hot dogs, sausages, salami and bologna could increase your likelihood of developing dementia and cognitive decline as you age. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP 1 in 20 COVID survivors may have condition characterized by extreme fatigue CIDRAP New results from the National Institutes of Health's Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER)-Adult Initiative suggest that 4.5% of COVID-19 survivors have myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), compared with less than 1% ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Where is flu surging in the US? Some hospitals are overwhelmed in states with high rates Today.com As the United States faces a winter wave of respiratory illnesses, influenza activity has surged to high levels in almost all states. The post-holiday spike in flu cases and hospitalization is straining some hospitals, leading to packed emergency rooms and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Bird flu outbreak is 'really challenging' to stop, Michigan State University dean says Detroit Free Press Within a few hours, they had their answer: The birds did, in fact, die from the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus. That confirmation set off a chain of events, which included the culling ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Surprising way that genetic mutation causes Huntington's disease changes understanding of the disorder Medical Xpress Scientists at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Harvard Medical School, and McLean Hospital have discovered a surprising mechanism by which the inherited genetic mutation known to cause Huntington's disease leads to the death of brain cells. Flag as irrelevant
	WBAL Baltimore Global experts propose new obesity diagnosis method beyond BMI WBAL Baltimore A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index and hoping to better identify people who need treatment for the disease caused by excess body fat. Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution 5 tips to help you quit vaping this year Atlanta Journal Constitution In 2024, an estimated 1.63 million youths used e-cigarettes. It's a national issue that's affecting Georgia in a serious way. For Amos' son, that meant weeks in a coma and waking up to the left side of his body being paralyzed. Flag as irrelevant
	www.eurekalert.org Bird flu is mutating, but antivirals still work www.eurekalert.org Researchers at Texas Biomed identified nine mutations in a bird flu strain from a person in Texas. Bad news: this strain is more capable of causing disease and replicates better in the brain. Good news: approved antivirals are still effective. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News With bird flu cases on the rise, veterinarians urge pet owners to take precautions CBS News Cats in particular are at risk of contracting the virus, according to veterinarians at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital in New Jersey. "The thing with the cat population is those that have been infected are pretty severely ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Persistent DNA damage in healthy cells challenges traditional view of mutations Medical Xpress While most known types of DNA damage are fixed by our cells' in-house DNA repair mechanisms, some forms of DNA damage evade repair and can persist for many years, new research shows. This means that the damage has multiple chances to generate harmful ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.cidrap.umn.edu Suspected Marburg virus outbreak reported in Tanzania www.cidrap.umn.edu The group said it received report on January 10 from reliable in-country sources of six suspected cases in Kagera region, five of them fatal. The patients had similar viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) symptoms, which included headache, high fever, muscle pain, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Mecosta County buck found with CWD. Where the disease is found in Michigan's deer herd Detroit Free Press A buck harvested in Mecosta County has been identified with chronic wasting disease, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said in a news release, the first positive case found in the county as the always-fatal disease continues to spread. Flag as irrelevant
	Vox The future of vaccines is needle-free Vox If nasal vaccines can increase vaccination uptake, they could help make Covid and other respiratory viruses a bit more manageable all around the world. But scientists and researchers must first clear the hurdles that have kept them mostly out of reach to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Tanzania says no sign of Marburg outbreak in the country Reuters "As of 15th January 2025, laboratory results for all suspected individuals were negative for Marburg virus," Jenista Mhagama, the country's health minister said in a statement released late on Wednesday. The Reuters ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Air pollution exposure before pregnancy may influence child's BMI and obesity Medical Xpress In one of the largest studies to date of preconception environmental exposures, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Duke University and Fudan University in Shanghai, China studied 5,834 mother-child pairs recruited from maternity clinics ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Aerobic exercise: A powerful ally in the fight against Alzheimer's Medical Xpress Regular aerobic exercise could significantly reduce disease markers associated with Alzheimer's, research led by scientists at the University of Bristol (UK) and the Federal University of São Paulo (Brazil) has found. The findings provide new hope in ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Global Commission proposes new framework for obesity diagnosis and treatment News-Medical.net A global Commission, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and endorsed by 75 medical organizations around the world, presents a novel, nuanced approach to diagnose obesity, based on other measures of excess body fat in addition to body mass ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Procalcitonin doesn't reduce IV antibiotic duration in kids, trial finds CIDRAP The BATCH (Biomarker-guided duration of Antibiotic Treatment in Children Hospitalised) trial, led by investigators from UK universities and hospitals, enrolled children aged 72 hours to 18 years who were treated with IV antibiotics for suspected or ... Flag as irrelevant
	WRAL.com North Carolina faces rising flu deaths: 17 fatalities in post-holiday surge WRAL.com As of last week, four more people have died from the flu bringing North Carolina's flu death total to 17. Daniel Park, the Medical Director of the Pediatric Emergency Department at UNC Medical Center ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Chronic wasting disease identified in Mecosta County deer population mlive.com MILLBROOK TOWNSHIP, MI – A buck recently harvested from a deer population in Millbrook Township has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The finding, confirmed by the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, makes Mecosta ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Mishandled Response to the Bird Flu Leaves US Vulnerable to Outbreak Scientific American The U.S. government lost control of the bird flu because of a sluggish response and deference to industry. By Rachel Feltman, Amy Maxmen, Fonda Mwangi & Jeffery DelViscio. A small blue sphere orbits a larger green sphere on a black background, with ". Flag as irrelevant
	KERA News Bird flu warning issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife KERA News Remove bird feeders and bird baths: Temporarily stop using feeders and baths in order to limit congregation points where the virus can easily spread. Avoid handling sick or dead birds: If you encounter wildlife showing symptoms ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Childhood vaccination rates, a rare health bright spot in struggling states, are slipping News-Medical.net For his protection, Raleigh has received all the recommended vaccines for a child his age. But even with his vaccinations, a virus that might only sideline another child could sicken him and land him in the emergency room, Fisher said. Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation AU No, you don't need the 'Barbie drug' to tan, whatever TikTok says. Here's why melanotan-II is so risky The Conversation AU Melanotan-II is a synthetic version of the naturally ocurring hormone α-melanocyte stimulating hormone. This means the drug mimics the body's hormone that stimulates production of the pigment melanin. This is what promotes skin darkening or tanning, even ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Researchers develop a computational model of grid cell-mediated episodic encoding News-Medical.net These cells also play an important role in storing memories of events, known as episodic memories. While the mechanism of how place cells encode spatial memory has been well-characterized, it has remained a puzzle how ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Unlocking the neural basis of overeating News-Medical.net Led by Monell Associate Member Guillaume de Lartigue, PhD, the research team identified, for the first time, the brain's food-specific memory system and its direct role in overeating and diet-induced obesity. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC30 News Fresno County health officials on alert with whooping cough ABC30 News FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- It's a nagging cough that can stick around for weeks, and even months. "The pertussis cough has a very distinctive sound in children and adults," says Leticia Berber with the Fresno County Department of Public Health. Flag as irrelevant
	Mayo Clinic Press Effective lifestyle choices for managing Alzheimer's disease or related dementias Mayo Clinic Press Several lifestyle approaches can promote overall health and may help with maintaining thinking and memory skills. There isn't one way to reduce the risk of brain-related disease or slow cognitive decline. Rather, research ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of Cincinnati Answering questions about bird flu University of Cincinnati The first reported human death from the bird flu virus in the U.S. came last week in Louisiana. The person who died had exposure to a backyard flock of chickens and wild birds. While there is no sign the virus is spreading from person to person, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2025: It Contributes To 6-29% Of All Cancers In Women; Here's What To Do NDTV Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It is primarily caused by persistent infection with high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Flag as irrelevant
	Word In Black Racial Microaggressions Linked to High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Word In Black The study, published last week in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, found that elevated maternal blood pressure can potentially last past childbirth, adding to disparate health outcomes between white women and women of color. Flag as irrelevant
	University of Bristol Aerobic exercise: a powerful ally in the fight against Alzheimer's University of Bristol Regular aerobic exercise could significantly reduce disease markers associated with Alzheimer's, new research led by scientists at the University of Bristol (UK) and the Federal University of São Paulo (Brazil) has found. The findings provide new hope ... Flag as irrelevant
	Firefighter Nation Vector Solutions Expands Efforts for Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month 2025 Firefighter Nation Now in its fifth consecutive year, Vector Solutions continues to support first responders by providing vital education and resources to combat occupational cancer, the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths in the fire service. Flag as irrelevant
	newsroom.uw.edu Deep learning designs proteins against deadly snake venom newsroom.uw.edu Kate Zvorykina, Ella Maru Studio A poisonous red-spitting cobra (Naja pallida) in front of a model of a toxic snake protein (orange) and a designed antitoxin protein (white). Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress 'Perfect storm' of mutations drives infection-triggered autoimmune disease Science Daily Scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered how a viral infection causes autoimmune disease, disproving a long-standing theory and opening a promising new approach to developing treatments for autoimmune conditions. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Inside Precision Medicine Xenon Gas Inhalation Shows Promise for Alzheimer's Disease Inside Precision Medicine Inhaling the inert gas xenon could protect against neurodegeneration and offset some of the key features of Alzheimer's disease, preclinical studies suggest. The findings in mice reveal a novel therapeutic application for this noble gas, which has been ... Flag as irrelevant
	The News Journal Delaware seeing 'very high' levels of COVID, flu and RSV, CDC says. How to keep safe The News Journal If it seems like everyone around you is sick, it might not be your imagination. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this week that respiratoryillnesses are increasing in much of the country, with levels rated as being "very ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Air pollution before conception may increase child BMI News-Medical.net In a study of more than 5,000 mothers and their children, exposure to air pollution during the three months before pregnancy predicted higher child body mass index (BMI) and related obesity risk factors up to two years of age. Findings from the study, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Turn to 10 Study finds dementia cases may be much higher, highlights early diagnosis Turn to 10 "The results of this study we're talking about are disturbing," said Dr. Ted Huey, Director of Butler Hospitals' memory and aging program. He said while these newly released numbers are scary, they point to what's really going on. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Public thanked as 700 offer kidney to sick boy, 12 BBC News Kind-hearted members of the public who have offered to donate their kidneys to a sick 12-year-old boy have been praised for their generosity. Leeds City Council said around 700 people had responded to an appeal it put out last week to help a child in ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Zealand Herald Obesity breakthrough: NZ scientist in gene discovery that could enable new treatments New Zealand Herald A just-published study has revealed what regulates the gene that's pivotal to appetite - and causes obesity when disrupted. The international breakthrough involved a University of Auckland scientist and could pave the way to effective new drugs to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu MSDH Spotlights Cervical Cancer Awareness, Prevention and Treatment Mississippi State Department of Health Jackson, Miss. — January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is highlighting the disease's causes and the importance of early detection to save lives. Cervical cancer is preventable yet often goes ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today Pros and cons of popular weight-loss drugs University at Buffalo Reporter Popular prescription drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound have transformed the way overweight and obese individuals shed pounds. So-called weight-loss drugs have achieved such a heightened status over the past year that Morgan Stanley research ... Flag as irrelevant
	ideastream Cold can trigger Northeast Ohio's many asthma sufferers. Here's how to remain asymptomatic ideastream As a cold spell sweeps over Northeast Ohio and much of the eastern U.S., people with asthma may experience more or worsened symptoms. That's especially a concern in Cuyahoga County and other urbanized parts of the region, where asthma rates are higher ... Flag as irrelevant

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