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	health Daily update ⋅ January 25, 2025
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	The New York Times The Vaccine Schedule Is Under Fire. What's the Evidence for It? The New York Times Before their immune systems mature, young children are especially vulnerable to infections — and to falling far more ill than adults might with certain common illnesses. That's why childhood vaccination programs have been such a boon for public health. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP US flu markers show more rises as COVID levels decline CIDRAP In its regular weekly snapshot on respiratory virus activity, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that illness levels remain high, mainly due to impacts from the flu season. older person hospitalized sasirin pamai / iStock. Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Is any amount of alcohol safe? Here's what 8 doctors actually tell their patients Today.com And some may be under the impression that a glass of wine with dinner is actually healthy, Dr. Bubu Banini, assistant professor of medicine in digestive diseases at the Yale School of Medicine, tells TODAY.com. Flag as irrelevant
	The Nation New polio cases confirmed in Pakistan, DR Congo CIDRAP Two countries reported new polio cases this week: Pakistan, with 3 more wild poliovirus type 1 cases (WPV1), and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with a vaccine-derived case, according to the latest weekly report from the Global Polio Eradication ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline As Adult ADHD Diagnoses Increase, Treatment May Help Prevent Early Death Healthline Experts say more awareness of adult ADHD is needed since the neurological disorder has symptoms resembling anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. People with ADHD should receive the treatment they need to manage their symptoms ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes What The US Surgeon General's Advisory On Alcohol Means For Americans Forbes Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 21ST U.S. Surgeon General, recently released an advisory on the causal link between alcohol and increased risk of cancer. The advisory states that alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in America after tobacco ... Flag as irrelevant
	Independent 5 Ways Alcohol Can Increase Cancer Risk AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Alcohol consumption can elevate cancer risk through mechanisms such as DNA damage, hormonal changes, and oxidative stress, with risks increasing alongside consumption levels. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	Diabetes In Control The Importance of Treating Obesity to Improve Lives Medscape This transcript has been edited for clarity. Hi. My name is Octavia Pickett-Blakely. I'm a board-certified gastroenterologist with a specialty practice in clinical nutrition. Particularly, my passion is in treating obesity and providing obesity care to ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC New York Long Island's last duck farm hit by bird flu. Nearly 10000 killed to stem outbreak NBC New York The avian flu outbreak that has led to the slaughter of millions of birds at U.S. poultry farms and driven up the price of eggs struck the Crescent Duck Farm this week, leading federal officials to order the destruction of the operation's entire flock. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Georgia confirms CWD case, becoming 36th US state to report fatal prion disease CIDRAP A hunter-harvested white-tailed deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Lanier County, Georgia, marking the state's first detection of the fatal neurodegenerative disease. The 2.5-year-old buck was found on private land and ... Flag as irrelevant
	KARE11.com New fundraising efforts to fight growing cancer rates in firefighters KARE11.com EAGAN, Minn. — January is firefighter cancer awareness month and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar just re-introduced the "Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act". The bi-partisan legislation is in honor of St. Paul firefighter Michael Paidar who died of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC7 Los Angeles New York farm forced to kill entire flock of 100000 ducks amid bird flu outbreak ABC7 Los Angeles The owner of Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue -- about 66 miles west of New York City -- reportedly first saw signs that his flock was ill last week, according to the Suffolk County Department of Health. Tests confirmed the detection of bird flu on Jan. 17. Flag as irrelevant
	WFYI New concerns over cancer and alcohol suggest even moderate drinking increases risk WFYI Members of a running club enjoy drinks at Single Speed Brewery in Des Moines. A growing body of research has linked alcohol to elevated risks of cancer. Natalie Krebs / Side Effects Public Media. Flag as irrelevant
	WABE 90.1 FM Deadly deer disease case confirmed in S. Georgia by state Department of Natural Resources WABE 90.1 FM "I want to assure our hunters that deer hunting will continue to thrive in Georgia, despite this current discovery," Georgia DNR Commissioner Walter Rabon said. "Working together with our hunters and all Georgians, we will manage CWD and maintain healthy ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedCity News Allara Health Secures $26M to Advance Women's Hormonal Care MedCity News Allara Health, based in New York City, serves women struggling with conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis and hypothyroidism. Patients start with a video chat with an OBGYN or nurse practitioner, as well as with a registered dietitian. Flag as irrelevant
	Statesman Journal Oregon cat tests positive for avian influenza, or bird flu Statesman Journal A cat in Washington County has tested positive for avian influenza, or bird flu, the Oregon Department of Agriculture announced Friday. The H5N1 virus, which has been spreading in wild and domestic birds for years, is now affecting dairy cows and ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net AstraZeneca receives positive NICE recommendations for lung cancer treatment News-Medical.net Imfinzi (durvalumab) was recommended by NICE for NHS use in combination with etoposide plus either carboplatin or cisplatin for adults with untreated extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). Durvalumab in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington University Record Study identifies benefits, risks linked to popular weight-loss drugs Washington University Record Demand for weight-loss medications sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy continues to surge, with a recent study reporting one in eight Americans has taken or is currently using the drugs to treat diabetes, heart disease or obesity. Flag as irrelevant
	KGW.com Second cat in Oregon dies of bird flu KGW.com State agriculture officials said both cats lived in Washington County. Officials said the most recent case involved an outdoor cat that had a history of exposure to ducks and geese. It had symptoms, including fever, runny nose and eyes and loss of appetite ... Flag as irrelevant
	OPB News Oregon cat euthanized after contracting bird flu, 2nd to die with virus in 2 months OPB News Canada geese eat grass during a brief snow shower in Willamette Park in southwest Portland, Ore., Feb. 9, 2019. Officials believe a Washington County that was recently euthanized contracted avian flu from exposure to wild ducks or geese. Flag as irrelevant
	Neurology Advisor Higher Intake of Red Meat Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia Neurology Advisor Yuhan Li, from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, and colleagues conducted a prospective cohort study to examine the association between red meat intake and cognitive outcomes. Participants free of dementia at baseline ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPTV.com Cat in Washington County tests positive for bird flu KPTV.com The ODA says the cat, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Southern New Hampshire University HMPV: What You Need to Know Southern New Hampshire University HMPV, or human metapneumovirus, is a respiratory virus that primarily causes upper and lower respiratory infections. It's most common in young children, older adults and immunocompromised individuals. Symptoms are similar to those of a cold ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Prehabilitation associated with fewer complications and improved recovery after surgery News-Medical.net The researchers stress that the certainty of evidence for all comparisons was generally low to very low, but they say prehabilitation based on exercise, nutrition, or exercise combined with other components, may be beneficial. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical News Today Drinking sparkling water may help with weight loss, study finds Medical News Today One recent report highlights that drinking carbonated or sparkling water may contribute to weight loss by increasing red blood cell uptake and glucose metabolism. The physiological process is similar to what occurs in hemodialysis — the filtering of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Your News Now Survey: While most Americans use a device to monitor their heart, few share that data with their doctor Your News Now COLUMBUS, Ohio – Advances in technology have made it increasingly easier for people to self-monitor their heart health whether it's via a smart device on their wrist or finger or a blood pressure monitor. However, a new national survey commissioned by ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTVZ Washington County cat tests positive for avian influenza H5N1; ODA has tips on how to protect your cat KTVZ The outdoor cat with a history of exposure to wild waterfowl (ducks & geese) was examined by a veterinarian after exhibiting symptoms, including a fever, runny nose and eyes, lethargy, difficulty breathing and loss of appetite, ODA said in a news release, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Sick of the stomach bug? Moderna is making a norovirus vaccine Globalnews.ca "By advancing our investigational norovirus vaccine into a pivotal Phase 3 trial, we are one step closer to potentially providing a new tool to prevent infection from this highly contagious virus, which places a significant burden on health systems ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times How excessive smartphone and tablet use can hurt child development The Straits Times SINGAPORE – Children can be easily influenced by what they see and hear on the television and internet. Here are the risks posed by five screen types. 1. Television. Passively watching TV can lead to a sedentary lifestyle and contribute to health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Our Looming High Dementia Burden: Can It Be Averted? Medscape Hello. This is Dr JoAnn Manson, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital. I'd like to talk with you about a recent report in the journal Nature Medicine, which addresses the lifetime risk and projected burden of ... Flag as irrelevant
	NHS Sussex NHS Sussex News – 24 January 2025 NHS Sussex Eligibility for the vaccine includes individuals aged 65 or over, those who are pregnant, people aged six months to 64 years in clinical risk groups, residents of care homes for older adults, and frontline health and social care workers. Flag as irrelevant
	MIT Technology Review The US withdrawal from the WHO will hurt us all MIT Technology Review This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review's weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here. On January 20, his first day in office, US president Donald ... Flag as irrelevant
	The University of Arizona Health Sciences | PTSD in Female Firefighters Is Associated With Lower Levels of a Hormone Related to Reproductive Health, Study finds Managed Healthcare Executive Researchers sought to determine whether mental health conditions affected women firefighters' reproductive outcomes. They found a possible link between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and an indicator of reduced fertility. Flag as irrelevant
	KAXE High rate of respiratory illness leaves hospitals busy in Minnesota KAXE Dr. Matthew Hallanger, an emergency medicine physician at Sanford Health-Bemidji, discusses what he's seeing and how to prevent illness from spreading. BEMIDJI — High rates of respiratory illnesses are prompting visitor restrictions and masking ... Flag as irrelevant
	Everyday Health Can Drinking Sparkling Water Help You Lose Weight? Everyday Health Carbonated water can help with weight loss by increasing the uptake of glucose in cells, a new study finds, but its effects are small. Sparkling water may also help with weight loss because the carbonation (bubbles) can create a feeling of fullness. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Study unveils key immune cells found to boost cancer treatment success in acute myeloid leukemia Science Daily New computational tool aims to identify immune responses to cellular therapy in AML treatments · Date: January 24, 2025 · Source: Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science · Summary: A research team made a pivotal discovery in the field of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Montreal ERs struggling with overcapacity compared to rest of Quebec CBC.ca On Friday morning, Santé Québec shared figures that show a stark difference between Montreal and the rest of the province in terms of emergency room occupancy rates. The Crown corporation also reported an increase in influenza cases. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV A therapeutic HPV vaccine could eliminate precancerous cervical lesions Science Daily Date: January 24, 2025; Source: American Association for Cancer Research; Summary: A therapeutic vaccine targeting human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16) induced regression in high-grade precancerous cervical lesions, according to the results from a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India The role of Vitamin D in fighting winter blues and seasonal depression Times of India Winter's shorter days and reduced sunlight can lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Vitamin D deficiency, linked with sunlight exposure, may contribute to SAD symptoms. Maintaining vitamin D levels through sunlight, diet, and exercise is crucial for ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSDK.com Bird flu prompts Missouri agriculture officials to suspend poultry auctions and shows KSDK.com Officials with the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the activities were suspended on Friday, specifically in areas with confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Federal officials have confirmed commercial poultry bird flu ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC30 News UCSF Fresno aiding dementia patients as study shows increased risk for those over 55 ABC30 News FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Dementia affects millions of people nationwide, with Federal health leaders saying over 6 million older adults are living with Alzheimer's. "How well society can afford to take care of people in society, may have a bearing on ... Flag as irrelevant
	NewsNation Now How will federal health 'black out' affect bird flu response? NewsNation Now The CDC has been issuing advisories as bird flu spreads · The blackout will prohibit external communications · One person had died from bird flu. Flag as irrelevant
	Yes Punjab New study finds longer immigration detention linked to worse health outcomes in US Xinhua The study, published Thursday on the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open, reveals that immigrants held in U.S. detention facilities for six months or longer suffer markedly higher rates of poor health and mental illness compared to ... Flag as irrelevant
	WJAR Rhode Island DEM detects H5N1 avian flu in non-commercial farm flock WJAR The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announced the presence of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in a non-commercial farm flock in southern Washington County. DEM staff humanely euthanized a flock of about 40 birds to prevent the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Brain Ageing Could Be Fault Of Mothers, Study Suggests NDTV A new study has found that the X chromosome passed down to the child from the mother might be responsible for accelerated brain ageing, potentially increasing the risk of conditions like Alzheimer's disease. Only females have two X chromosomes (XX) while ... Flag as irrelevant
	SciTechDaily Outpatient Low-Dose Initiation of Buprenorphine for People Using Fentanyl jamanetwork.com Question What outcomes are associated with 2 low-dose buprenorphine initiation protocols in the outpatient setting among people with opioid use disorder who use fentanyl? Findings In this cohort study that included 126 adults across 175 low-dose ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Is magnesium the sleep aid you've been missing? Hindustan Times If you've scrolled through health blogs or Instagram lately, you've probably seen sprays, oils, and supplements being touted as miracle sleep aids. But is this "magic mineral" really the answer to better rest, or just another overhyped wellness fad? Flag as irrelevant
	The Economist Should you worry about microplastics? The Economist It is no mystery how these tiny particles, which can range from 5mm across to less than 2 micrometres (µm), get into human bodies. They are ubiquitous in the air, food and water. They accumulate from degrading plastic waste and the wear and tear of ... Flag as irrelevant
	FreightWaves Running on Ice: New drug formulas could mean less cold chain involvement FreightWaves In this edition: A new formulation for medicine that does not need cold chain support, new air cargo friendly ultra-cold storage, and the FDA steps in to reduce food-borne illnesses in berries. · All thawed out · Temperature checks · Food and drug. Flag as irrelevant
	Firefighter Nation New Study Links 9/11 Exposure to Increased Risk of Early-Onset Dementia Firefighter Nation Amyloid is a naturally occurring protein that can form abnormal deposits. These deposits are associated with diseases such as Alzheimer's and other cognitive disorders. The findings underscore the long-term health effects faced by 9/ ... Flag as irrelevant

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