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	health Daily update ⋅ February 15, 2025
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	CIDRAP Avian flu hits more commercial and backyard poultry in 9 states CIDRAP Over the past 2 days, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reported more H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks in poultry in nine states, including more layer farms in Ohio, one of the states hit hardest ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Expert: Vaccinations, Information Key to Combating Intense Flu Season U.S. News & World Report The CDC gives a range in its figures because surveillance does not capture all cases of the flu. They use mathematical models to estimate the scope of an outbreak. The 820,000 figure for flu- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times 'Off-Grid' Electrical Activity Drives Tumor Growth in Small Cell Lung Cancer Pharmacy Times Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute in London discovered aggressive lung cancer cells capable of forming their own electrical network, much like the body's own nervous system. The findings, published in Nature, suggest that this property could ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News NHS to expand opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing BBC News The NHS will automatically test patients for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C unless they opt out at almost 90 Accident and Emergency (A&E) units in England, the BBC can reveal. The government is rolling out a £27m expansion of the scheme to 30 new ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Doctors' visits for flu continuing to reach record levels: CDC ABC News CDC reports highest flu levels nationwide in 15 yearsABC News' Reena Roy reports on the increasing flu figures and what Americans can do to stay healthy. STOCK PHOTO/ ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Texas measles outbreak doubles, to 48 cases CIDRAP The number of measles cases in an outbreak in the South Plains region of northern Texas has grown from 24 illnesses to 48 in just the past 3 days, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported today. Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Yogurt May Help Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk: Study WebMD Feb. 14, 2025 — Grab a spoon: Eating at least two servings of yogurt a week may help protect you from cancer in a particular part of the colon. According to a new study in the journal Gut Microbes, people who ate two or more servings of yogurt per week ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters US cats euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to raw pet food Reuters Wild Coast mainly sources its chicken meat from California and only buys human-grade poultry manufactured in facilities inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, owner Tyler Duncan said. The company is working with a third-party lab for internal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters US bird flu response disrupted in early weeks of Trump administration, sources say​ Reuters Feb 14 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has disrupted the U.S. response to bird flu as the outbreak worsens, leading to confusion and concern among federal staff, state officials, veterinarians and health experts, 11 sources told Reuters. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Bird flu confirmed in older Wyoming woman who likely had contact with infected flock at her home ABC News National headlines from ABC NewsCatch up on the developing stories making headlines. The Associated Press. An older woman ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Tumors Hijack the Nervous System to Fuel Their Own Growth Scientific American Neurons were simply the cancer's victims. But in recent years, investigators have uncovered chemical and electrical cross talk between neurons and cancer cells that powerfully fuel a tumor's growth. The tumor may even remodel neural networks so that they ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune The 4 best diets for heart health, and 1 to avoid Fortune The American Heart Association promotes diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and plant-protein sources. Getty Images. Heart disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress New blood test could improve Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, research finds Medical Xpress In order to enable accurate diagnosis, biomarkers are currently measured in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) obtained using a diagnostic lumbar puncture (LP) procedure. An accurate clinical biological diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease is valued by patients and aids ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Research shows sotagliflozin is the first medication of its kind to significantly reduce both heart attacks and strokes Medical Xpress Sotagliflozin, a drug recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat type 2 diabetes and kidney disease with additional cardiovascular risk factors, can significantly reduce heart attack and stroke among these patients, according to ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report US Bird Flu Response Disrupted in Early Weeks of Trump Administration, Sources Say U.S. News & World Report By Leah Douglas and Tom Polansek. (Reuters) - The Trump administration has disrupted the U.S. response to bird flu as the outbreak worsens, leading to confusion and concern among federal staff, state officials, veterinarians and health experts, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Wyoming identifies first human case of bird flu Reuters "The woman is hospitalized in another state, has health conditions that can make people more vulnerable to illness, and was likely exposed to the virus through direct contact with an infected poultry flock at her home," Wyoming's state health officer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona's Family Bird flu detected in Phoenix-area dairy cattle milk Arizona's Family In a news release ... Flag as irrelevant
	Olean Times Herald State & Union: Get screened, make lifestyle changes to reduce cancer risk Olean Times Herald In the case of cervical and colorectal cancers, screening tests can find the cells that lead to cancer. These cells can be removed before cancer grows. Although breast cancer can't be prevented with a screening test, a mammogram can find breast cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 2 Detroit 2 kids are Michigan's first pediatric flu deaths with several others being investigated FOX 2 Detroit (FOX 2) - The health department is confirming that two kids from Wayne and Genesee counties died after contracting influenza, making them the first pediatric deaths associated with the flu this season. The Michigan Department of Health and Human ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News 2nd bird flu virus detected in western US. What does this mean for prevention? ABC News "I think the concern is that we're having multiple strains that are being transmitted from birds to cattle and then from cattle to humans," Dr. Dean Blumberg, chief of the division of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Health told ABC News. Flag as irrelevant
	Contagionlive.com Science Is Science: Navigating Clinical Trust Amid Political Shifts Contagionlive.com "Vaccines prevent more than just immediate diseases—they prevent long-term health complications that can affect entire generations. The Hepatitis B vaccine alone has made incredible strides in reducing liver cancer rates, and reversing that progress would ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health Matters Understanding Ozempic, Wegovy, and Weight Loss Medications Health Matters "Weight affects so many chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, fatty liver, and certain cancers — as well as issues like sleep apnea and osteoarthritis," says Dr. Mohini Aras, an obesity medicine specialist at ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian WHO calls for cigarette-style cancer warnings on alcohol packaging The Guardian It has said governments should insist that "prominent" warning labels become standard in order to alert consumers to the link between alcohol and cancer and tackle the harm caused by heavy drinking. Flag as irrelevant
	Contagionlive.com FDA Approves GSK's Penmenvy Vaccine Targeting Meningococcal Serogroups A, B, C, W, and Y Contagionlive.com GSK is a biopharma company focused on developing medicines and vaccines to address health challenges. GSK plc announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ... Flag as irrelevant
	WellSpan Health A woman's heart disease journey: 'Listen to WellSpan Health WellSpan physicians work to provide individualized care designed to meet a patient's wishes and needs, so Dr. Davies decided to treat Karen by placing stents in her cardiac arteries instead of performing open-heart surgery. Flag as irrelevant
	WILX-TV Two Michigan children have died of the flu, state says WILX-TV (WILX) - Friday, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Number Infected Now 24 in Texas County Measles Outbreak Clinical Advisor "It is troubling, because this was completely preventable," Amesh Adalja, MD, an infectious disease physician and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins, told CBS News. "It's the most contagious infectious disease known to humans. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC7 New York NYC health department warns of possible exposure to Hepatitis A at Manhattan restaurant ABC7 New York MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- The New York City Health Department says a food handler at a restaurant in Midtown, Manhattan, might have exposed patrons to Hepatitis A. Anyone who dined at ilili Restaurant at 236 Fifth Avenue from Jan. 31 to Feb. Flag as irrelevant
	Firstpost Novel Blood Test May Help to Identify Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma at an Earlier Stage The ASCO Post Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is the most common and aggressive type of pancreatic cancer. The disease is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, when treatment options are limited. Although current tests such as CA 19-9 are effective at indicating ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.wellandgood.com NJ Health Department Alerts Residents of Confirmed Measles Case, Urges Individuals to Stay Up to Date on Vaccines NJ.gov At this time, New Jersey is not experiencing a measles outbreak, which is defined as three or more related cases by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Measles symptoms include a high ... Flag as irrelevant
	Turn to 10 Study links moderate coffee intake to reduced risks of major diseases Turn to 10 "There are some studies that show a lot of actually nutrition benefits to coffee," said registered dietitian Ashley Hinds. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found it can lower ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wyoming Department of Health Wyoming's First Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed Wyoming Department of Health Wyoming's first case of H5N1 avian influenza in a human has been confirmed in a Platte County older adult, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The woman represents the third confirmed hospitalization related to H5N1 in the United States. Flag as irrelevant
	WZZM13.com First pediatric flu deaths of the season reported in Michigan WZZM13.com State health officials are now reminding Michiganders that vaccines are available and can prevent serious illness or death. Author: Sarah Edgecomb. Published: 11:24 AM EST February ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPBS Flu-related deaths surpass last two seasons combined KPBS This year county officials say four teenagers are among those who died and most of those who died — 71— had no record of receiving a flu shot. Doctors warn that this year's flu strain is hitting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Grice Connect State lifts poultry suspension after bird flu outbreak Grice Connect Two cases of avian influenza (HPAI) were discovered last month in commercial poultry flocks in Elbert County. That outbreak prompted the state agency to suspend poultry activities across Georgia including sales at auction, flea, or livestock markets, meet ... Flag as irrelevant
	The News International Sewage Samples Test Positive for Poliovirus from 8 Districts ReliefWeb In the past week, the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health has confirmed the detection of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in environmental samples collected from 8 districts between January 15 – 24, ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT There is no 'amyloid cabal' in Alzheimer's research STAT Selkoe is co-director of the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases, Department of Neurology, Mass General Brigham, and Vincent and Stella Coates professor of neurologic diseases at Harvard Medical School. Flag as irrelevant
	www.ucl.ac.uk Older people in England report greater life satisfaction than before the Covid pandemic www.ucl.ac.uk The researchers analysed the data to understand positive psychological wellbeing and depression within the group. The three types of positive wellbeing that were analysed included: affective wellbeing (happiness), ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.earthday.org Real Life Operation: How Plastics Live in Your Body www.earthday.org New research is increasingly finding associations between ingesting and inhaling these microplastics and the toxic chemicals that leach from them with a variety of serious health issues. Ranging from respiratory and cardiovascular problems to ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.physiciansweekly.com Ask the Expert: What Are Some Tips for Eye Health and Keeping Good Eyesight? www.healthline.com Keeping your eyes healthy is important, and you can do this in several ways. Quit smoking. Smoking is known to harm your body in many ways, including your eyes. It can speed up cataract formation, causing blurry vision requiring treatment. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Undermining Public Health: Nearly 1300 Cut From CDC With More to Come Infection Control Today This drastic reduction of approximately one-tenth of the CDC's workforce comes as the world is still grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic and facing new and emerging health threats. Such a move undermines the critical work ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.michiganmedicine.org Self-sampling for HPV screening found to be as effective as speculum exams www.michiganmedicine.org Usually, these infections disappear within 2 years, due to the body's defenses. However, in some women the infection lingers and puts them at risk for cervical cancer. Currently, ... Flag as irrelevant
	abcnews.go.com CDC to lose one-tenth of workforce under Trump administration probationary job cuts abcnews.go.com The affected employees are supposed to receive four weeks paid administrative leave, the official said, adding that it wasn't clear when individual workers would receive notice. HHS officials did not answer questions about the ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.abc.net.au More young people are getting bowel cancer www.abc.net.au Last year the screening age for bowel cancer was lowered to 45, in response to the rising number of young adults being diagnosed. Australia is among a handful of western countries highlighted in a recent study looking into this concerning trend. Flag as irrelevant
	Vox Why you need one meaningful social interaction a day Vox A healthy social biome is one with variety — among the types of people we talk to and the kinds of conversations we have — as well as alone time. Hall and Merolla distilled their research ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC4 Washington CDC to lose one-tenth of workforce under Trump admin probationary job cuts NBC4 Washington The affected employees are supposed to receive four weeks paid administrative leave, a federal official said, adding that it wasn't clear when individual workers would receive notice. By Mike Stobbe | The Associated Press • Published 42 seconds ago ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters WHO calls for tobacco-style cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks across Europe Reuters GENEVA, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization released new findings on Friday about an "alarming" lack of awareness about alcohol's link to cancer across Europe and called for clear and prominent tobacco-style warnings in the region with the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Iowa Now 9 tips for safe snow shoveling Iowa Now When winter weather arrives, it's important to take the appropriate steps to prevent injuries and understand when to seek medical attention. Here are nine tips to shovel the snow safely this season: Be proactive. If you know a winter storm is coming, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKRC TV Cincinnati There's another benefit as to why you should eat dark chocolate WKRC TV Cincinnati Todd Summers of Esther Price Candies explained that polyphenols not only influence the flavor of dark chocolate but also impact cognitive performance. The study compared task abilities between individuals who consumed high polyphenol chocolate and those ... Flag as irrelevant
	theurbanist.org Walkability Isn't Just Good Urban Planning: It's a Public Health Intervention theurbanist.org A recent study of identical twins illustrated the value of living in a walkable neighborhood, showing a strong correlation between walkable neighborhoods, time spent walking, and positive health outcomes. Simply put, it appears that people tend to lead ... Flag as irrelevant

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