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Real-world studies boost case for doxyPEP to prevent sexually transitted diseases Two new studies suggest that a dose of doxycycline taken within 3 days of unprotected sex is associated with significant decreases in some sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The studies, published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine, ...
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Is bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 death in the US Some flu viruses carried by birds cause only mild infections and are classified as low-pathogenic viruses. In contrast, H5N1 often kills birds that catch it, so it is classified as a highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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Health Rounds: Fewer post-surgery complications found in diabetes patients taking GLP-1 drugs People with diabetes had fewer complications after surgery if they were managing their disease with GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs such as tirzepatide and semaglutide, a recent study found. Diabetes patients who had been taking ...
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Alarm as skyrocketing flu cases add to NHS strains Flu cases are skyrocketing, causing huge problems for hospitals, NHS England bosses are warning. Last week the number of patients in hospital in England with the virus topped 5,400 a day on average – around 1,000 higher than a week before.
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'Reanimated' herpes viruses lurking in the brain may link concussions and dementia Some scientists think these changes may be linked to a common virus: herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), the germ behind cold sores.
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Urgent kidney appeal for boy, 12, in council care A gravely ill 12-year-old boy in care is in urgent need of a kidney transplant as his future is at "real risk" unless an organ is found. It is the first time Leeds City Council has issued an appeal for a child in its care but the authority said due to ...
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Morning coffee habit may be tied to longer life and healthier heart: Study Drinking coffee only in the morning may help people live longer compared to drinking the beverage throughout the day, a new study suggests. Researchers from Tulane University analyzed dietary and health data from more than 40,000 U.S. adults from the ...
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US Surgeon General Reports Alcohol Use Linked to Increased Cancer Risk On January 3, 2025, United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, issued an advisory calling attention to the link between alcohol and cancer, identifying it as the third leading preventable cause of cancer, following smoking and obesity.
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Tularemia: The 'rabbit fever' that can fatally infect humans Illustration of multiple cells of Francisella tularensis bacteria against a blurred, red background. Tularemia is a rare and potentially fatal infectious disease that is caused by bacteria illustrated above.
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Morning Coffee May Help You Live Longer, Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk People who consume coffee primarily in the morning, rather than throughout the day, had lower mortality risk compared to non-coffee drinkers, according to a new study. It's unclear why morning coffee consumption appears ...
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Here's Why Bad Sleep and Toxic Thoughts Go Hand-in-Hand Findings reveal the memory-related brain processes that generate unwanted thoughts when people are sleep deprived. By Rachel Nuwer edited by Gary Stix. Rob Dobi/Getty Images. Neuroscience. Imagine you are attending a friend's housewarming party, ...
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Coffee's Health Benefits May Be Limited to Morning Cups Only Jan. 8, 2025 – A morning cup of joe appears to be good for the heart, but it might be time to reconsider the afternoon coffee run. People who only drank coffee in the morning were less likely to die of heart problems compared to non-coffee drinkers, ...
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China discovers cluster of new mpox strain HONG KONG, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Chinese health authorities said on Thursday they had detected the new mutated mpox strain clade Ib as the viral infection spreads to more countries after the World Health Organization declared a global public health ...
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Officials Report the First Human Death From Bird Flu in the US Here's What to Know About the Virus The death of a Louisiana resident who was over the age of 65 signals that future H5N1 infections are not guaranteed to be mild, health experts say. Ella Jeffries. Staff Contributor. January 8, 2025 4:15 p.m. ...
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World animal health body urges tighter bird flu controls after US death Avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has spread across the world in recent years, ravaging flocks, pushing up food prices, and raising concerns about a new pandemic.
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What you need to know about HMPV HMPV stands for "human metapneumovirus" and generally causes a mild infection of the upper respiratory tract. It spreads via person-to-person contact or when someone touches a contaminated surface. Common symptoms ...
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Woman hospitalized with heat stroke after using sauna for 45 minutes This overwhelms the body's inbuilt thermostat that helps to cool the body off when it's too hot. Exertional heat stroke can trigger multi-organ failure and death if it is not quickly diagnosed and treated. In ...
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Hospital trust makes face mask plea amid flu spike While people were not required to wear them in non-clinical areas, those preferring to do so would be encouraged, said Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The advice applies to Leighton Hospital in Crewe ...
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RSV emergency department visits remain high in Florida. What to know RSV is a common respiratory virus that causes mild, cold-like symptoms in healthy adults. Like similar viruses, it infects the nose, throat and lungs, making it difficult to tell apart from other respiratory illnesses.
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Genetically engineered mosquitoes with "toxic" semen could kill females and curb spread of disease, researchers say The "toxic male technique" aims to breed mosquitoes that express venomous proteins in their semen, killing off females after mating. Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases ...
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Wildlife officials confirm bird flu outbreak among swans that shut down a Sacramento County park The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed on Wednesday that two mute swans tested positive for the avian influenza at Mather Regional Park. Dozens of swans were reported dead at Mather Lake in Sacramento County back in late November.
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What you need to know about bird flu Meghan Davis, molecular epidemiologist. Associate professor, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Nirav Shah, principal deputy director of the Center for the Disease Control and Prevention.
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DNR to pull back on CWD efforts involving deer in southeastern Minnesota Officials say chronic wasting disease has reached "endemic stage" in three permit areas, meaning current management techniques are no longer effective. Author: Dana Thiede. Published: ...
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Flooding's Hidden Killers Include Heart Attacks and Infections People inspect the flood damage in the Biltmore Village in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 28, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina. Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night in Florida's Big Bend with winds up to 140 mph.
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AI boosts breast cancer detection rates while cutting radiologist workload In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers examined the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on cancer detection and recall rates. Mammography screening contributes to reducing breast cancer-related mortality.
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Novel brain mechanism links neurotransmitters to circadian gene expression A collaborative effort between Mount Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has shed valuable light on how monoamine neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and now histamine help regulate brain physiology and behavior through chemical ...
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Why everyone has a gnarly stomach bug right now, explained in one chart You're not imagining it: An unusually large number of Americans are barfing these days. Ninety-one norovirus outbreaks were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during ...
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Bird flu confirmed in Austin as authorities warn public to stay cautious Local public health officials say the state health department confirmed the H5N1 virus was detected in a wild bird that was found dead in North Austin this month. Tests performed by an area veterinarian lab detected the virus.
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Childhood Vaccination Has Saved Millions of Lives, but Rising Hesitancy Could Reverse Decades of Progress Without action, vaccine hesitancy and declining childhood vaccination coverage rates could make now rare diseases common again, threatening progress in protecting children from severe disease and death. Vaccines prevent disease, save lives, and yield ...
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Know the risks: Why freezing temps can be dangerous for those with heart issues As temperatures drop into single digits, heart doctors warn this kind of cold can be deadly. Shoveling snow doesn't seem like an activity that gets the heart rate up, but for those who are at risk of heart attack or stroke, working outside in freezing ...
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Health warning sent to women over 'missed diagnosis of potentially deadly heart condition' Research funded by the charity found that guidelines are inadequate for diagnosing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). HCM is a genetic condition where the muscular wall of the ...
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Mapped: How many flu cases are in my area as hospitals declare critical incidents? The number of people admitted to hospital with flu has quadrupled over the past month with health services feeling the strain. Alicja Hagopian. Data correspondent. Thursday 09 January 2025 06:49 GMT. 0Comments. Independent Premium ...
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Study reveals deadly risks of living near an airport Researchers found people who live near airports – and are subjected to noise from planes taking off and landing – may be at greater risk of poor heart health. Exposure to noise could increase the likelihood of suffering ...
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Intermittent fasting aids weight loss and boosts heart health in obesity, study finds A team of scientists has shown that intermittent fasting (reducing the number of hours of intake and extending the hours of fasting each day) is an effective method for losing weight and improves cardiovascular health in people with obesity problems.
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Sleep deprivation inhibits the brain's ability to suppress unwanted memories When attempting to suppress the scene images, the well-rested participants showed more activation in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex - a brain region that controls thoughts, actions, and emotions - compared to those who stayed awake all night.
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Norovirus can defeat most household cleaners. Here's what actually works Norovirus cases are surging in the US, in part because it's highly contagious and hard to kill. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains why norovirus can get past many household disinfectants and describes the most effective ways to stop it from spreading in your ...
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Health experts rally for 'call to arms' to protect children from toxic chemicals Meanwhile, noncommunicable diseases, including many that research shows can be caused by synthetic chemicals, are rising in children and have become the principal cause of death and illness for children, the authors write. Despite ...
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Cold weather linked to increased heart attack risk, study finds CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Local doctors are issuing a crucial warning about the dangers of cold temperatures on heart health. Cardiologists have been cautioning the public about the risks associated with cold weather activities, such as snow shoveling, ...
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NHS declares critical incidents amid rise in flu cases Services are "extremely busy" due to high levels of flu and norovirus at hospitals in Gloucestershire, Yeovil and Taunton. Health chiefs have urged people to only call 999 or attend A&E if there is a ...
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Mapped: How many flu cases are in my area as hospitals declare critical incidents? Latest data shows the number of people in hospital with the flu varied significantly by region across the UK on 29 December, with the highest number in the North East and Yorkshire, where 1,170 beds were occupied by influenza patients.
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Want to quit vaping this year? Here's what the evidence shows so far about effective strategies Our report focuses on strategies for helping people stay vape-free for six months or longer. We found that text message-based interventions may help young people to stop vaping nicotine. These programs typically provide ...
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Regular physical activity before cancer diagnosis may lower progression and death risks 8 January 2025 - Wits University. Even relatively low levels of physical activity may be advantageous, findings from a study led by Wits Sport and Health (WiSH) shows. Regular physical activity before a cancer diagnosis may lower the risks of both ...
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The Need for Early Diagnosis in A New Era of Alzheimer's Disease A male sitting on a window sill staring out the window. Today, an estimated 6.7 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer's disease.1 In fact, ...
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Can the cold weather make you sick? Let's verify A cold is a minor infection of the nose and throat that the Mayo Clinic and Virtua Health say you can catch through two primary methods. From airborne droplets spread when an infected person coughs ...
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Consume Coffee In The Morning To Boost Longevity Says Study Moderate coffee consumption has been associated with improved cardiovascular health by lowering the risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure. Read on as we understand the other benefits of coffee. Advertisement.
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Sugary Drinks Linked to Diabetes, Heart Disease. Here's What to Drink Instead A new study estimates the global health impacts of drinking sugar-sweetened drinks. · According to an analysis of 184 countries, 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes were attributed to these drinks in 2020.
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Exposure to aircraft noise linked to worse heart function People who live close to airports and are exposed to high aircraft noise levels could be at greater risk of poor heart function, increasing the likelihood of heart attacks, life-threatening heart rhythms and strokes, according to a new study led by UCL ...
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Microplastics In The Air May Be Leading To Lung And Colon Cancer: Study The health implications of microplastics in our systems are alarming and far-reaching. Research has linked microplastic exposure to various illnesses, and now, a study has found a connection between these tiny plastics and lung and colon cancers.
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Race- and gender-based microaggressions linked to higher post-birth blood pressure Research Highlights: More than one-third of Asian, Black and Hispanic women in the study group reported experiencing at least one microaggression related to race and gender during or after their pregnancy. The link between racial microaggressions and ...
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Oneida County Health Department Issues Warning Regarding Sudden Uptick in Severe Respiratory Illnesses Signs of serious respiratory illness include severe shortness of breath, intense or continuous chest pain, sudden confusion or dizziness, bluish tint or paling on lips or face. In cases of extreme emergency, call 911.
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