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	health Daily update ⋅ February 17, 2025
	NEWS
	ABC News House Cats With Bird Flu Could Pose a Risk to Public Health ABC News pets that spend time outdoors and likely caught it by hunting diseased rodents or wild birds. Now, a small but growing number of house cats have gotten sick from H5N1, the bird flu strain driving the current U.S. outbreak, after eating raw food or ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Is my cortisol high? What people get wrong about the 'stress hormone.' The Washington Post High cortisol isn't a health concern for most people, despite claims you may have seen online. Wellness influencers blame cortisol for a host of ailments, including bloating, fatigue, irritability and overly "puffy" faces and waists. Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American A Vaccine for the Dreaded Norovirus Is Closer Than Ever Scientific American The so-called stomach flu—although it's unrelated to influenza—strikes suddenly and curses its victims with one to three days of diarrhea and vomiting. Yet unlike other commonplace infections such ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR She suspected a heart attack, but was diagnosed with broken heart syndrome NPR If you've ever had a scary experience, when your adrenaline is pumping, as you deal with a threat or shock, you may relate to Maria Carraballo's experience. While on vacation in Puerto Rico, Carraballo, 75, was swimming with her two young grandsons, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Flu cases up due to lagging vaccinations and better tests Medical Xpress Flu season is well underway, and metro Atlanta hasn't been spared. Cases remain high, according to data from the Georgia Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But metro Atlanta doctors say it's not too late to get ... Flag as irrelevant
	KXAN.com Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings?: new study KXAN.com But the results add to evidence from animal studies and reports that people are finding drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy helpful to manage cravings, not just for food, but also for tobacco and alcohol. Scientists are studying these drugs in smokers, people ... Flag as irrelevant
	90.5 WESA Pittsburgh's flu season surges toward second peak 90.5 WESA A Black medical worker draws flu vaccine from a vial into a syringe. David Goldman. /. AP. The number of people catching the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WRAL.com Company says it received conditional approval for bird flu vaccine from US Department of Agriculture WRAL.com (CNN) — The US Department of Agriculture last week issued a conditional license for an avian flu vaccine for use in chickens, amid an outbreak ravaging poultry flocks, contributing to the sky-high price of eggs. Zoetis, the manufacturer behind the ... Flag as irrelevant
	My Edmonds News Sponsor spotlight: A senior's guide to heart-healthy living this American Heart Month My Edmonds News Your heart is one of your body's hardest-working muscles. It pumps oxygen-rich blood to all your vital organs, keeping them functioning properly. Recognized each February, American Heart Month reminds seniors just how important it is to keep their ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC7 New York Patients treated after suspected Ebola scare at CityMD in East Harlem ABC7 New York EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) -- Two patients seeking treatment at an urgent care center prompted a health scare in Manhattan over the weekend. The scare happened around 11:15 a.m. on Sunday at a CityMD on East 125th Street between Lexington Avenue and ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Brain's opiate pathway triggers dessert cravings even after fullness News-Medical.net Who hasn't been there? The big meal is over, you're full, but the craving for sweets remains. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne have now discovered that what we call the "dessert stomach" is rooted in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Stanford researchers identify key variants linked to inherited cancer risk News-Medical.net Thousands of single changes in the nucleotides that make up the human genome have been associated with an increased risk of developing cancer. But until now, it's not been clear which are directly responsible for the uncontrolled cellular growth that ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Can AI be your therapist? Study shows ChatGPT outperforms professionals in key areas News-Medical.net First, experts with advanced degrees in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, psychiatry, and marriage and family therapy were recruited. Experts were randomly assigned to receive one of two sets of couple therapy vignettes. They were given a month ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Alcohol-Related Cancers A Growing Concern In India, Say Experts NDTV The most common cancers linked to alcohol are of mouth, throat, foodpipe, stomach, colon, rectum, and pancreas. It also causes cancers of the breast in women and prostate in males. Advertisement. Indo-Asian News Service; Health; Feb 17, 2025 15:30 pm ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSFA Texas measles outbreak grows to 48 cases, the state's worst in nearly 30 years WSFA State health ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Weight loss drug Wegovy approved to treat heart disease in overweight and obese Australian patients The Guardian The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) granted approval in December 2024 for semaglutide 2.4 mg, sold under the brand name Wegovy, to be used as a complementary therapy for adults with both cardiovascular disease and high body mass index, to reduce the ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New research sheds light on brain inflammation in Alzheimer's News-Medical.net The study focuses on how immune cells react to amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's, and how this immune response differs from the reaction to bacterial toxins. "Bacteria cannot enter our ... Flag as irrelevant
	news9.com KWTV Medical Minute: Coffee consumption rising in the US, offering health benefits news9.com KWTV A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that drinking a moderate amount of coffee—around three cups or 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine per day—can lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Is colon cancer's antidote hiding in your kitchen? Study says, have some yoghurt Hindustan Times Colon cancer, especially in the early stages, can be hard to detect. However, according to a recent study led by Dr. Tomotaka Ugai, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School, yoghurt can be the secret ingredient to add to the daily diet to protect against colon ... Flag as irrelevant
	RACGP Wegovy approved for cutting cardiovascular disease risk RACGP Michelle Wisbey. 17/02/2025 4:46:54 PM. The TGA has approved semaglutide 2.4 mg as an adjunct to standard of care therapy to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in overweight and obese adults. The SELECT trial found that Wegovy can ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Monitoring zone imposed as new bird flu case found BBC News Reuters A group of brown chickens. Reuters. There are now two protection zones in place in Norfolk. Another case of avian influenza, also known as bird flu ... Flag as irrelevant
	WeAreGreenBay.com Flu activity now highest in 15 years: See where Wisconsin ranks WeAreGreenBay.com Last week, that number was clearly higher than the peak of any winter flu season since 2009-2010, when a swine flu pandemic hit the nation, according to data posted Friday morning by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Antidepressant Protects Against Infection and Sepsis in Mice Technology Networks Read time: 3 minutes. Antidepressants like Prozac are commonly prescribed to treat mental health disorders, but new research suggests they could also protect against serious infections and life-threatening sepsis. Scientists at the Salk Institute have ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Intermittent fasting may harm insulin-producing cells in teens News-Medical.net After ten weeks, insulin sensitivity improved in both the adult and older mice, meaning that their metabolism responded better to insulin produced by the pancreas. This is key to regulating blood sugar levels and preventing conditions like type 2 diabetes. Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press How old is too old to shovel snow? With Michigan blanketed, what you should know Detroit Free Press A snowy weekend brought over a foot of snowfall in some areas as part of a coast-to-coast winter storm, according to the National Weather Service. Whether you're using a snow thrower or shovel, it's important to put your safety first when clearing your ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Wire New 'Super Test' for Prostate Cancer Developed in the UK by EDX Medical Business Wire "I'm confident that the EDX testing strategy will define a new standard for the early detection and characterisation of emergent, prostate cancer, and provide unique insights to guide optimal treatment selection." Post ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent 'Truly game-changing' prostate cancer test backed by Sir Chris Hoy could help tens of thousands of men The Independent Dr Matthew Hobbs, director of research at Prostate Cancer UK, said there is an urgent need for better prostate cancer testing. Rachel Clun. Monday 17 February 2025 12:30 GMT. 0Comments. ✕. King Charles shares emotional video featuring Sir Chris Hoy to ... Flag as irrelevant
	NEWS10 ABC Heart health reminders while shoveling Capital Region snow NEWS10 ABC However, Dr. Heidi Cordi, an emergency physician at Albany Medical Center and a spokesperson for the American Heart Association said that is exactly what people need to be careful of. Cordi said shoveling in this type of icy weather condition is a big ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Scientist Synthetic T Cells Provide Precision Immunosuppression The Scientist Balancing the immune system is a delicate act. If it's too weak, infections and cancer can take hold; if it's too strong, autoimmune diseases or transplant rejection can occur. Researchers have harnessed synthetic biology to engineer chimeric antigen ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico Trump administration firings hit key office handling bird flu response Politico The layoffs in USDA's National Animal Health Laboratory Network program office come as egg prices reach record high amid worsening outbreak. Flag as irrelevant
	Sudan Tribune Uganda confirms 141 Ebola cases, 55 deaths Sudan Tribune November 26, 2022 (KAMPALA) – A total of 141 confirmed cases and 55 confirmed deaths from Ebola disease caused by the Sudan ebolavirus (SUDV) have been recorded since the outbreak declaration on September 20, the Uganda Ministry of Health said. Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks An unexpected mechanism regulates the immune response during parasitic infections Science Daily During a parasitic infection, specific immune cells, known as virtual memory T cells (TVM), become activated and express a surface molecule called CD22, which prevents an excessive immune reaction. This discovery could help ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.ucl.ac.uk Reducing DNA repair protein levels targets root cause of Huntington's Disease www.ucl.ac.uk Researchers from the Huntington's Disease Centre, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, and UK DRI at UCL have taken major steps forward in advancing MSH3-targeting therapies for Huntington's disease (HD). Immunofluorescent staining of HD patient ... Flag as irrelevant

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