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	health Daily update ⋅ January 3, 2025
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	NPR Study: Cash handouts have a dramatic impact on the deadliest infectious disease NPR What if the best medicine isn't a pill or vaccine — but it's cold cash? There's a growing body of research that suggests economic programs that give money to very poor people can have major health benefits. Now, a new study — out on Friday in Nature ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol The New York Times A cocktail in a glass resting on a bar's edge. The advisory called for updating labels on all alcoholic beverages with a warning that drinking heightens the risk for at least seven cancers, including ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Reproductive Health in Multiple Sclerosis MedPage Today — Optimizing pregnancy planning, management, and outcomes for patients with MS · Establish Communication Early · DMTs and Washout Periods · Managing MS During Pregnancy · The Possibility of Postpartum Relapse. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP US norovirus outbreaks are up, CDC data show CIDRAP Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes sudden gastrointestinal symptoms. It's the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea in the United States, with an estimated 19 million to 21 million illnesses and 2,500 outbreaks reported each year. It's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Brain Changes in Youth Who Use Substances: Cause or Effect? Medscape While it has been widely thought that these changes were induced by the use of alcohol or illicit drugs, recent longitudinal and genetic studies suggest that the neuroanatomical changes may also be predisposing risk factors for substance use. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Fewer flu jabs blamed for NHS sickness spike BBC News A spike in flu cases that has added to winter pressures in Welsh hospitals is the result of fewer people getting a flu jab, Public Health Wales (PHW) has said. Fewer elderly people and healthcare workers have had the vaccine compared to this time last ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP California probe ties cat's avian flu illness to raw pet food CIDRAP Officials said an investigation is still under way into fatal illnesses of four cats from a separate household that had drunk raw milk. No human infections have been identified in people who were exposed to sick cats in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal The Mystery of What's Causing Young People's Cancer Leads to the Gut The Wall Street Journal Kharofa and other researchers have uncovered links to diets high in sulfur, which results from consuming lots of liquor and processed meat and few fruits and vegetables. Gut bacteria can turn that sulfur into hydrogen sulfide, which could inflame the colon ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News What to know about the Mediterranean diet, ranked best diet for 8th year in a row ABC News The Mediterranean diet -- which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains -- has once again topped U.S. News and World Report's annual ranking of best diets. The publication on Friday named the diet the best overall diet for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCRA Sacramento 5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared KCRA Sacramento Five years ago, a cluster of people in Wuhan, China, fell sick with a virus never before seen in the world. The germ didn't have a name, nor did the illness it would cause. It wound up setting off a pandemic that exposed deep inequities in the global ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Up to 5 cats sickened in California after bird flu found in another raw pet food brand USA TODAY Los Angeles County health officials warned residents against feeding their pets Monarch Raw Pet Food after the H5 bird flu virus was detected in product samples and one cat tested positive for the avian influenza following consumption of the product. Flag as irrelevant
	McKnight's Long Term Care News Study Suggests Weakened RSV Vaccine Response in Immunocompromised Individuals Pharmacy Times With findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers assessed the antibody response to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination in older immunocompromised individuals, finding a weakened reaction compared to ... Flag as irrelevant
	PBS NewsHour As weight loss drug demand soars, physician outlines effectiveness and potential downsides PBS NewsHour For weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, 2024 was a big year. More patients are relying on them to manage their weight, treat diabetes, or prevent heart attacks and strokes. And while they are highly effective, they also come with some concerns. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress The nose knows: Nasal swab detects asthma type in kids Medical Xpress Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a nasal swab test for kids that diagnoses specific asthma subtype, or endotype. This non-invasive approach could help clinicians prescribe medications more precisely and pave the way for ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Express Tribune Understanding the True Threat: Richard Webby, PhD, on H5N1 Avian Flu and Its Human Impact Infection Control Today The significance of animal influenza viruses as a pandemic threat to humans was widely recognized. In 1975, the WHO designated the influenza laboratory at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, as the Collaborating Center for Studies ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAL Baltimore Surgeon General sounds alarm about link between alcohol and cancer WBAL Baltimore Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a new advisory Friday warning Americans that alcohol consumption can increase their cancer risk, and called for an updated health warning label on alcoholic beverages. "Alcohol is a well-established, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Eyeing Potential Bird Flu Outbreak, Biden Administration Ramps Up Preparedness The New York Times The Biden administration, in a final push to shore up the nation's pandemic preparedness before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office, announced on Thursday that it would nearly double the amount of money it was committing to ward off a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Insider 3 people who lost up to 100 pounds while still enjoying their favorite foods share 5 weight loss lessons Business Insider But research shows that this rarely works long-term, and eating too few calories can have unintended health consequences, such as malnutrition, disordered eating, and fertility problems. Experts who have spoken to Business ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Weight loss drugs help with fat loss, but they cause bone and muscle loss too Medical Xpress GLP-1-based drugs such as semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) work by helping people to feel less hungry. This results in them eating less—leading to weight loss. Studies ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Lund Report How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic The Lund Report Keith Poulsen's jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University of Wisconsin, Poulsen had seen sick cows before, with their noses dripping and udders ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Flu rises sharply in England's hospitals, NHS warns BBC News The number of people with flu in hospital in England has risen sharply over Christmas, NHS chiefs warn. The latest data shows there were 5,000 patients in hospital with the virus at the end of last week - almost 3.5 times higher than the same week in ... Flag as irrelevant
	headtopics.com Pupil size in sleep reveals how memories are sorted and preserved Cornell Chronicle The eyes may be the window to the soul, but the pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories, Cornell researchers have found. By studying mice equipped with brain electrodes and tiny eye-tracking cameras, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFMZ Allentown 'Birds falling from the sky': Nonprofit confirms at least 35 snow geese test positive for bird flu in Lehigh Valley WFMZ Allentown Tangredi, the co-executive director of The Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife, has been spending the past few days doing the tough part of her job. "We're euthanizing on arrival," she ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC15 Arizona COVID, norovirus, and more: A look at the illnesses making rounds right now ABC15 Arizona Feeling under the weather? Local health officials are tracking a variety of viruses making rounds in the community right now. Here's what to know about outbreaks of norovirus, bird flu, COVID, and other current illnesses: Norovirus. Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent The little-known side effects and benefits of Dry January on your brain The Independent Excessive drinking can damage your health and organs including the liver, heart and gut. That's already well-known to many. But what about the brain? As millions of people embark on Dry January, where they give up alcohol for a month, Dr Peter Rice, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WRDW-TV Georgia, South Carolina grapple with high flu, RSV levels WRDW-TV The Centers for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease, stroke and susceptibility to infection Medical Xpress Interactions with friends and family may keep us healthy because they boost our immune system and reduce our risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. Researchers from the UK and China drew this ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPTV.com Cervical cancer 'completely preventable' disease that's killing about 300 women in Florida each year WPTV.com 'Unfortunately, cervical cancer is asymptomatic until the advanced stage,' Dr. Fernando Recio says. Prev Next. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors are urging women to get screened to catch this deadly disease. By: Christy Waite. Flag as irrelevant
	FOX43.com Bird Flu Warning After 200 Geese Found Dead in Lehigh Valley FOX43.com — Authorities suspect highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to be the cause of death for approximately 200 snow geese discovered in the greater Allentown area on Monday. The deceased birds were recovered from two ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com 2 children die from the flu in the Portland area oregonlive.com Two children died of influenza in the Portland area in December, the first such deaths in Oregon this winter, state data show. Both of the children got sick and died in Multnomah, Washington or Clackamas counties during the week ending Dec. Flag as irrelevant
	MIT Technology Review Long-acting HIV prevention meds: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2025 MIT Technology Review In June 2024, results from a trial of a new medicine to prevent HIV were announced—and they were jaw-dropping. Lenacapavir, a treatment injected once every six months, protected over 5,000 girls and women in Uganda and South Africa from getting HIV. And it ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Hospital admissions for flu quadruple in England as NHS bosses warn of 'huge' strain The Guardian Figures from NHS England show that there were 4,102 patients in hospital with flu on Christmas Day, rising sharply to 5,074 by Sunday 29 December. There were an average of 4,469 flu patients ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Brazil's cash transfer program cuts tuberculosis cases and deaths among vulnerable populations News-Medical.net The findings, published in Nature Medicine, have strong implications for public policies on social protection and TB control worldwide. Brazil's Bolsa Família Program (BFP) is one of the largest conditional cash transfer programmes implemented ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFMZ Allentown Bird flu suspected in deaths of about 200 snow geese in Lehigh Valley WFMZ Allentown Dead birds were recovered from two sites, one in Lower Nazareth Township in Northampton County and another in Upper Macungie Township in Lehigh County, according to a news release from the state game commission. According to ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV HMPV Outbreak In China: Symptoms, Spread And What You Should Know NDTV HMPV is a respiratory virus that causes upper and lower respiratory infections. China is witnessing a surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, sparking concerns of another health crisis after COVID- ... Flag as irrelevant
	KERA News A new study shows smartphone app can help reduce opioid use and retain patients for treatment KERA News UT Health San Antonio released a new study revealing that a smartphone app used as supportive therapy in combination with medication helps reduce opioid use. The group of 600 underserved patients showed that those who used the app along with their ... Flag as irrelevant
	WXIX COVID-19, RSV & flu on the rise across the US: What local experts are seeing WXIX CINCINNATI (WXIX) - ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPTV.com Oregon health officials issue warning after 2 children die from flu KPTV.com PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) ... Flag as irrelevant
	OPB News Oregon's pertussis case numbers highest in more than 50 years OPB News This 2016 illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention depicts Bordetella pertussis bacteria, which causes whooping cough, based on electron microscope imagery. Meredith Newlove / CDC via AP. In ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Physical activity linked to lower risk of having chronic conditions News-Medical.net University of Iowa researchers are recommending all patients be surveyed about their physical activity levels, after a new study underscores the link between physical activity and chronic disease. The study, led by Lucas Carr, associate professor in ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Concerns Rise As Covid-Like HMPV Virus Spreads, Asian Countries Monitoring Situation NDTV As respiratory illnesses alarmingly increase in China, there are complaints of congested hospitals and overburdened healthcare systems. Health experts are especially worried about the spread of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus in other ... Flag as irrelevant
	Economic Times Human Metapneumovirus: Why it's taken more than two decades to develop a vaccine Economic Times With hospitals under strain, especially in China, India remains vigilant, with the Union Health Ministry closely monitoring developments. Experts advise general precautions to prevent respiratory infections, while health authorities collaborate with global ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net CDC study highlights growing tularemia threat in central US News-Medical.net This disease can infect humans through various routes, such as insect bites, contaminated food or water, and inhalation. Background. Tularemia is a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. Humans can ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCTI12.com Flu and RSV cases rise as winter approaches, says doctor at ECU Health WCTI12.com As temperatures drop, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are making a comeback, according to Jacob Pierce, an infectious disease doctor at ECU Health. Pierce said that while RSV has been prevalent, the flu is beginning to dominate and is ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Mild avian flu cases in US spark safety warnings for poultry and dairy sectors News-Medical.net Influenza A(H5N1) is the medical umbrella term for a cohort of highly infectious influenza ('flu') viruses causing severe respiratory diseases in birds (the source of their colloquial name "bird flu"). Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 6 Milwaukee Drinking coffee or tea may lower the risk of certain cancers FOX 6 Milwaukee People drinking more than 4 cups of coffee daily showed reduced risks of oral cavity and throat cancers compared to non-coffee drinkers, according to research published in Cancer journal. Both regular and decaffeinated coffee demonstrated ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent A walking expert says you don't need to walk 10000 steps a day for most health benefits – here's why The Independent "Picking 10,000 is a great target because it's a little bit higher. If you went for a 30-minute walk you would probably get around 3,000 steps, so if you take your baseline daily activity and add one session of planned exercise, you're close to that 10,000 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes GLP-1 Drugs For Weight Loss Aren't Cost-Saving Yet Forbes Given the various co-morbidities associated with obesity, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease, intuitively, it would seem that GLP-1 use for weight loss would reduce overall medical costs despite the increase in drug spending. But thus far, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	90.5 WESA University of Pittsburgh researchers develop new test to better understand childhood asthma types 90.5 WESA Asthma is an umbrella diagnosis for several endotypes — or subtypes — of the condition based on immune cells and the amount of inflammation present. For doctors to precisely diagnose an asthma endotype, they must retrieve a lung tissue sample which ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanford Medical Center Report Blood test can predict how long vaccine immunity will last, Stanford Medicine-led study shows Stanford Medical Center Report A surprising class of blood cell not typically associated with immunity plays a role in shaping the durability of immunity to vaccination, new research suggests. January 2, 2025 - By Sarah C.P. Williams. test. When a vaccine is administered, ... Flag as irrelevant

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