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Sexually transmitted infections continue to rise in Europe The data from the latest ECDC annual epidemiologic reports on STIs show the notification rate for confirmed gonorrhea cases in European Union/European Economic Area countries rose by 31% in 2023 compared with 2022 and has risen by 321% since 2014.
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House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health "Companion animals, and especially cats, are 100% a public health risk in terms of the risk of zoonotic transmission to people," said virologist Angela Rasmussen, who studies disease progression in emerging viruses at the University of Saskatchewan's ...
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Quick takes: Washington pertussis death, PAHO dengue alert, US SARS-CoV-2 variants The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), one of the World Health Organization's (WHO's) regional offices, issued an epidemiologic alert on February 7 on increased dengue serotype 3 (DENV-3) circulation in the Americas, which could increase the risk ...
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As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease "When vaccination levels start to fall, we see measles outbreaks first," he says. "And then those are often followed by outbreaks of other vaccine preventable diseases, things that are a little less contagious ...
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Polio Virus Detected in Europe: Cause for Concern? Vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 was detected in wastewater systems between September and December 2024 in five European countries: Spain, Poland, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Finland, potentially putting undervaccinated people at risk, ...
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Nevada reports H5N1 in dairy worker; USDA fleshes out D1.1 sequencing from affected herds The Central Nevada Health District (CNHD) today said it has confirmed the state's first human infection from H5N1 avian flu, which involves a worker who was exposed to sick cows at a dairy farm in Churchill County. In its announcement, the CNHD said ...
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Studying DNA variations in breast cancer tumors could improve treatment and recurrence screening Breast cancers can be classified into subgroups that hint at the aggressiveness of the cancer and the likelihood that the patient will experience a recurrence years after their initial diagnosis. Now researchers at Stanford Medicine have shown that ...
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Your Happy Hour Habits Could Raise Your Cancer Risk Doctors say many people are surprised to learn alcohol raises the risk of certain cancers, such as liver, colorectal and breast cancer. And cancer patients say they aren't always aware of the increased risk until after they have been diagnosed.
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Higher Levels of 'Good' Cholesterol Linked to Increased Glaucoma Risk "Good" and "bad" cholesterol labels might need to be reassessed outside of cardiovascular disease. Higher levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were associated with an ...
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Ebola cases in Uganda rise to 9, while 265 others monitored under quarantine Seven of them were admitted to the main public hospital in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, in addition to one being treated in the eastern district of Mbale, the ministry said, adding that "the situation is under control" amid heightened surveillance.
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Fifteen Cases of Measles Reported in Small West Texas County With High Rate of Vaccine Exemptions South Plains Public Health District Director Zach Holbrooks said Monday that his department was first notified in late January about the first two cases in Gaines County, which he said were "two children who had seen a physician in Lubbock.".
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New bird flu strain detected in Nevada dairy worker The person's main symptom was eye redness and irritation, similar to most bird flu cases associated with dairy cows. The person wasn't hospitalized and has recovered, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Therapy helps peanut-allergic kids tolerate tablespoons of peanut butter, clinical trial finds The findings come from a trial published in the journal NEJM Evidence. "Children with high-threshold peanut allergy couldn't participate in previous food allergy treatment trials, leaving them without opportunities to explore treatment ...
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Measles outbreak reported in Texas as vaccination rates increase slowly Dr. Linda Yancey, an infectious disease specialist with Memorial Hermann, told KHOU 11 the rise in measles cases was a cause for concern. "Measles was eradicated in the United States around the ...
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Nevada confirms state's first human case of bird flu in a dairy worker CHICAGO, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Nevada has confirmed its first human case of bird flu in a farm worker who was exposed to infected dairy cattle, the Central Nevada Health District said on Monday, after authorities last week reported a second strain of the ...
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Later Onset Menopause Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack Cardiovascular risk goes up after menopause due to declining estrogen levels. However, females who enter menopause later have less risk of heart attack and stroke. A study found that later-onset menopause is linked to lower oxidative stress and ...
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On the front lines against bird flu, egg farmers say they're losing the battle Herbruck's Poultry Ranch in Saranac, Michigan, is one of the largest egg producers in the U.S. Since the last bird flu outbreak in 2014-15, farms like Herbruck's have invested millions of dollars into biosecurity. '.
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Number of confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda rises to nine KAMPALA, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda has risen to nine from three, the country's health ministry said. The East African country declared an outbreak of the severe, often-fatal viral infection late last month.
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Potassium-enriched salt shows promise for cutting recurrent stroke risk in clinical trial Potassium supplements in salt were associated with reduced rates of recurrent stroke and mortality in a large-scale cluster randomized clinical trial involving patients in rural northern China. Findings come from a subgroup (stroke patients) analysis ...
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Daily fruit and vegetable extracts may boost brain power A new study published in Nutrients suggested that polyphenol-rich nutraceuticals can enhance cognitive performance and boost neuroprotective biomarkers. By analyzing the effects of a plant-based supplement on brain function, the team of researchers ...
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Light-activated therapy reduces antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus A new study highlights the potential of light-activated curcumin to decrease resistance diversity in antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, reinforcing photodynamic inactivation as a promising adjuvant therapy against bacterial infections.
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Colorado seeing 'very high' flu activity: CDC "Oftentimes we call any illness the flu, but really influenza is a certain virus, or several viruses, that cause cough, fevers, runny nose, body aches, and it can be really serious," said Montano. "The flu vaccine, although it may not prevent 100% of the ...
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New York flu cases more than 4 times higher than New Jersey, CDC says Chantee Lans has more on rising flu cases nationwide. It's likely that you or someone you know has come down with the flu recently. People are ...
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Chicago flu cases spike, most intense in 15 years. Here's where to get a free vaccine. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on doctors' visits for flu-like symptoms indicate this is the most intense flu season since 2009-10. By ...
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Measles outbreak in Texas affecting children. Here are symptoms parents should watch for A measles outbreak was confirmed by the Texas Department of Health State Health Services in Gaines County, according to a Feb. 7 update. According to the Texas DHS, 10 cases have been identified in the past two weeks. Eight involve school-aged children ...
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Flu cases spiking in Connecticut and across the country It's the time of year when respiratory illnesses are running rampant, and this year is no exception. Medical experts say this is the worst year for the flu since 2009 to 2010. And it's impacting some of our most vulnerable populations: young children ...
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What to know about bird flu in New Hampshire New Hampshire health officials say they are continuing to monitor for bird flu activity, as the disease spreads across the country and in nearby states, including Massachusetts. Here's what you need to know about the risk levels — for humans and ...
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Yoga can reduce stress in both schools and workplaces "It was surprising how significant the stress reduction people experienced and reported was," said Ingunn Hagen, a professor at the Department of Psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). In ...
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Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that causes lifelong suffering – here's what you need to know Right now, approximately 20 billion red blood cells are busy travelling through your blood vessels. They are delivering oxygen to all the different tissues in your body and removing carbon dioxide to be breathed out of your lungs.
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Playfulness linked to stronger resilience during COVID-19 pandemic Adults with high levels of playfulness showed strong resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to less playful individuals, new research shows. The study led by Xiangyou "Sharon" Shen of Oregon State University is important because playfulness ...
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The flu is on the rise in Canada. Here's what to know Influenza cases have been on the rise in recent weeks, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). As of Feb. 1, 21.2 per cent of tests have come back positive for influenza, up from 16.91 per cent the previous week.
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Federal Government Changes May Influence Avian Influenza Surveillance and Disease Prevention "We've had one transmission from a bird to a human, which resulted in the individual's death. Bird flu can carry a 50% to 60% mortality in the right settings, and so we ...
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Adverse pregnancy outcomes increase cardiovascular risk, even in unaffected sisters A study found that women with adverse pregnancy outcomes face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, with their APO-free sisters also showing an elevated risk, suggesting shared genetic and environmental influences.
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Angola vaccinates over 1 million people as it bolsters cholera outbreak control efforts Luanda – Antonio Morais, from Paraíso neighborhood in Cacuaco, one of Luanda's nine municipalities, has witnessed friends and neighbours succumb to cholera. So, when Morais heard about an oral cholera vaccination campaign as part of Angola's efforts to ...
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Camp Hill virus explained: what are the risks of a henipavirus outbreak in America? A new pathogen, called Camp Hill virus, was recently discovered in Alabama, drawing attention to a group of viruses known as henipaviruses. This is a big deal because other viruses in this group are linked to serious, often fatal, disease, ...
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| A man genetically destined to develop Alzheimer's isn't showing any symptoms HAMILTON: She was in her 40s at the time. The affected family members all carried a mutated version of a gene called presenilin 2. The variant causes a person's brain to accumulate beta-amyloid and tau proteins, the hallmarks of Alzheimer's.
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How to Prevent High Blood Pressure Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, putting millions at risk for complications of chronic kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, dementia, heart attack, and stroke. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the leading cause of global ...
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| 'Booster Shots' make case that measles remains a threat, shouldn't be underestimated As more parents in the U.S. push back against routine vaccinations for children, the new book "Booster Shots" makes the case that measles remains a threat that shouldn't be underestimated. Sponsor Message. Facebook; Flipboard
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Flossing May Help Lower Stroke Risk This new research is consistent with what we know about the relationship between oral health and cardiovascular disease, says dentist Thomas E. Van Dyke, senior member of staff for the American Dental Association Forsyth Institute.
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Coffee Boosts Beneficial Gut Bacterium Scientists have consistently linked this ubiquitous drink to lowered risks for maladies such as heart disease, colon cancer and type 2 diabetes. But its effects on the gut microbiome—the intestinal bacterial population thought to help mediate between diet ...
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Ottawa in the 'peak period' for flu season Interim Medical Officer of Health Dr. Trevor Arnason provided a checkup on the health of Ottawa during Monday's Ottawa Board of Health meeting, warning viruses continue to circulate in the community. ADVERTISEMENT.
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Are eggs safe to eat as bird flu spreads? Food to eat and avoid Bird flu, caused by the H5N1 strain of the influenza A virus, is a serious infection that can lead to severe illness or death, so to contain the outbreaks, millions of bird have been killed.
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APPC Study Finds Nearly Half of Adults Incorrectly Think Benefits of Daily Aspirin Outweigh the Risks For years, healthy older adults were advised by doctors to take a low-dose aspirin daily to reduce the risk of heart attack. But in March 2019, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (AHA) announced new guidelines and no ...
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Spot the signs of a heart attack — up to a month before it happens 11 subtle pre-heart attack symptoms · 1. Unusual and persistent fatigue · 2. Increased anxiety or sense of impending doom · 3. Shortness of breath · 4. Chest tightness or discomfort · 5. Sleep disturbances · 6. Indigestion or heartburn · 7. Cold sweats · 8.
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Queen Mary University of London co-leads £43.6m initiative to accelerate AI-powered cancer breakthroughs Led by researchers and clinicians from Queen Mary University of London, King's College London, Barts Health NHS Trust and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, PharosAI will consolidate decades of NHS and biobank cancer data on one powerful, secure ...
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Biomarker Test Can Detect Alzheimer's Pathology Earlier, Pitt Study Shows The cerebrospinal fluid biomarker test correlates with the severity of cognitive decline, independent of other factors, including brain amyloid deposition, thereby opening doors for early-stage disease diagnosis and intervention.
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Singapore Confirms Fully Vaccinated Immunocompromised Child Has Polio The Republic of Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) recently confirmed one imported case of vaccine-associated paralytic poliomyelitis in a five-month-old Indonesian who arrived in Singapore for medical treatment at the National University Hospital ...
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What you need to know about the new implants to patch up failing hearts – is it really a 'breakthrough'? The definitive treatment for heart failure is a heart transplant – a difficult and costly procedure. Pills are prescribed for the condition, but they only delay death and are not effective in changing the cause of the disease.
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Hospitals in Niagara seeing 'alarming spike' in flu cases, urge people to get vaccinated Hospitals in the Niagara region are seeing an "alarming spike" in flu cases, with a growing number of patients requiring hospitalization — including several in the intensive care unit (ICU), according to Niagara Health. As of Monday, Niagara Health has ...
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Pittsburgh researchers develop biomarker test to detect Alzheimer's earlier Years before one of the key Alzheimer's proteins show up in a patient's brain scan, a test developed at the University of Pittsburgh can detect small amounts of it in spinal fluid. New research published in "Nature Medicine" suggests the findings could ...
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