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'World leading supercomputer using AI to develop vaccines' A £225m supercomputer is using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop new drugs and vaccines. When it is fully operational this summer, the Isambard-AI computer in Bristol will be the most powerful supercomputer in the UK.
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Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways The analysis, involving about two million people, linked the drugs to better heart health, fewer infections, a lower risk of drug abuse and fewer cases of dementia. The US researchers also warned the drugs ...
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Cervical screening knowledge gap 'costing lives' A knowledge gap around cervical screenings is currently "costing lives", a cancer charity says. The Eve Appeal says more women need to know they can ask for adjustments to their cervical screenings, which can be painful, uncomfortable or distressing ...
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Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak after initial denial Tanzania's president has announced an outbreak of Marburg virus, an Ebola-like virus, just a week after her health minister denied that there were any cases in the country. President Samia Suluhu Hassan said at a press conference on Monday that health ...
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Keyhole op used to remove head tumour in UK first A nurse has become the first person in the UK to undergo an operation that saw a tumour removed through her eye socket using keyhole surgery. Ruvimbo Kaviya, 40, from Leeds, had a meningioma removed from the space located beneath her brain and behind ...
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COVID-19: It's been five years since the first case in America. What's it like today? On Jan. 20, 2020, laboratory tests confirmed that man in his 30s who had recently returned from Wuhan, China was infected with the novel coronavirus, which hadn't yet been named.
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US and Canada ease ban on French poultry imposed after bird flu vaccination Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, is a viral disease that has ravaged poultry flocks worldwide in recent years, notably in France and the United States. There has also been evidence of transmission beyond birds, ...
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How an algorithm could help spot cancer sooner A new way of interpreting standard blood tests could help GPs spot cancer warning signs sooner, according to scientists. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust said it was the first in the country to apply an algorithm to routine ...
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It's been 5 years since WA's first COVID case. Here's what to know. By March 2020, the virus had spread throughout the U.S., with 4,896 cases in Washington. This led to Gov. Jay Inslee using emergency powers to limit crowds, which included stay-at-home orders for most Washingtonians.
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Looking to protect your flock against bird flu? Here's what you need to know CEDAR RAPIDS — When Caden Dorrance was young, he wasn't saving his allowance money for a Lego set or a new game. Instead, he was saving up to buy his own backyard chickens. "I've always loved birds," said Dorrance, a sophomore at the University of Iowa ...
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Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Monday confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the northwest of the country, with one confirmed case so far. "Laboratory tests conducted at Kabaile Mobile ...
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Bird flu outbreak in Massachusetts suspected death in over 60 flock The bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or H5N1, rarely infects humans however, state officials are advising the public to refrain from handling birds or other animals that are dead or appear sick.
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Mapping neuronal IL-1R1 expression reveals insights into brain function In disease, high levels of IL-1 in the brain are linked to neuroinflammation, which can disrupt the body's stress response, cause sickness-like behaviors, worsen inflammation by activating brain immune cells, and allow immune cells from the body to enter ...
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New app will allow parents to test their babies for jaundice from home BiliSG, as the app is called, uses a machine learning model to accurately predict bilirubin levels in Asian newborns of various ethnicities, with both lighter and darker skin tones, through skin colour analysis. The ...
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US pays $590 million to speed up development of bird flu vaccine The money will go to Moderna, the Massachusetts-based pharmaceutical company that previously developed a COVID-19 vaccine. Since 2023, Moderna has been working to create a "pandemic influenza vaccine" which would help protect against certain viruses, ...
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Pregnancy triggers profound brain changes, enhancing maternal instincts and mental health Hormonal evaluations suggest that these changes are caused by pregnancy-associated estrogen fluctuations, with estriol sulfate and estrone sulfate identified as key factors rather than parenting experience. Notably, maternal mental health was found to ...
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MN hospitals see high number of flu cases and other respiratory viruses Minnesota Department of Health reported highest weekly flu-related hospitalizations in several years. Healthcare providers used pandemic-era strategies to help communication and triage efforts. MINNEAPOLIS ( ...
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Responding to the Obesity Epidemic "An estimated 200-500 genes directly contribute to the development of polygenic obesity, and when obesity genes are 'turned on', they can cause increased appetite, cravings, overconsumption, and higher amounts of adipose tissue.".
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Winter and increased risk of Stroke Strokes, especially ischemic types, rise with falling temperatures due to factors like vasoconstriction and increased blood viscosity. Recognizing stroke symptoms and acting quickly is crucial. Proactive measures include staying warm, monitoring health, ...
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Dementia Cases Could Double by 2060. Here Are 7 Ways To Reduce Your Risk While older adults are more at risk for dementia, younger people can still develop it. According to a 2023 study, young-onset dementia risk, which means developing dementia before the age of ...
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How Cigarette Smoke Impairs Critical Lung Immune Cells Cigarette smoking is widespread and deadly, yet our understanding of how cigarette smoke actually causes serious respiratory illnesses is incomplete, which has severely hampered the development of effective treatments. Today, Australian researchers reveal ...
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Guidance to prevent heart attacks while exercising in cold weather Strenuous activities in the cold weather can exacerbate existing cardiovascular issues, increasing heart attack risk. Dr. Ernestine Wright from Mercy Medical Center joins Jennifer Franciotti for a conversation about managing health risks in the snow.
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Weekly Special Press Briefing on the Mpox Outbreak and other Health Emergencies in Africa WHAT: Join us for the weekly engagement with the media to provide updates on the Mpox outbreak in affected Member States. Africa CDC Director General, H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, will share the latest insights and urgent actions being taken to combat this ...
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Experts call for obesity to be redefined Instead, the experts propose that other body size measurements should be used in addition to BMI, such as waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio or waist-to-height ratio. This new diagnostic approach could 'open the doors to a more accessible and ...
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State Officials Suspect HPAI Outbreak Impacting Geese and Other Wildlife PLYMOUTH — State environmental and health officials are informing the public that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), which very rarely infects humans, is suspected to be the cause of over 60 deceased Canada geese, swans, and other birds in ...
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A Mixed Bag for Private Spaceflight, a New Spider Species and the Health Risks of Alcohol We discuss a big week for commercial spaceflight, a red dye ban and a scary spider species in this news roundup. By Rachel Feltman, Madison Goldberg & Fonda Mwangi. A small blue sphere orbits a larger blue sphere on a purple and blue background,.
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Bereaved family's funds help brain tumour research The family of a man who died of an incurable brain tumour just four months after the birth of his child have seen first-hand the benefits of their fundraising efforts. Mike Hawthorn, of Ashford, Surrey, was diagnosed with grade 2 meningioma at the age ...
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Cash helps quit smoking? Study says it's particularly effective for these people Any financial incentive – from cash to vouchers, acts as a major psychological motivation, tempting people to get over their smoking addiction. Smoking is one of the root causes of chronic and fatal diseases and even death. It is already widely known ...
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7 small changes in our habits that protect our heart diseases Bigg Boss Finale News · Vitamin C with water · Pause to laugh every day · Replace screen scrolling with a walk · Practice "one-minute" deep breathing · Snack on nuts instead of chips · Swap late-night coffee with herbal tea · Keep a gratitude journal.
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