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	health Daily update ⋅ February 22, 2025
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	CIDRAP Can avian flu spread via the wind? Can't be ruled out, experts say CIDRAP A non–peer-reviewed study published on the preprint server bioRxiv suggests that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus shed in poultry droppings can be transmitted by the wind, a possibility that other experts say can't be ruled out but is ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Farmers say bird flu a 'crisis' as egg prices soar BBC News For Brian Kreher, a fourth-generation farmer in the small town of Clarence, New York, the latest outbreak of bird flu has meant many sleepless nights. He considers his 18-acre farm one of the lucky ones. With extensive safety precautions, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times A Common Blood Pressure Medication May Help Treat Symptoms of ADHD Pharmacy Times Amlodipine (Norvasc; Pfizer), a blood pressure medication, was efficacious and well-tolerated in preclinical models for treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The researchers' findings may support continued studies, leading to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Measles Outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico Sicken Nearly 100 People The New York Times In Texas, a majority of the cases have been concentrated in Gaines County, a farming area close to the New Mexico border. In only five of the 90 cases were patients vaccinated against measles. The rest were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP US flu still high, COVID low but elevated in some areas, RSV declining, CDC says CIDRAP The CDC also noted 18 new pediatric flu deaths and said it "does not anticipate" posting any more updates on respiratory disease activity this season. COVID-19 levels are at low but elevated levels in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Data suggest Paxlovid doesn't reduce severe COVID in older, vaccinated adults CIDRAP Pfizer's initial clinical trials on the drug were conducted on unvaccinated adults, the authors said, with median ages of 42 to 46 years. Older adults are more likely than younger adults to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and are at the greatest risk of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Chinese researchers find bat virus enters human cells via same pathway as COVID Reuters Feb 21 (Reuters) - A newly discovered bat coronavirus uses the same cell-surface protein to gain entry into human cells as the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, raising the possibility that it could someday spread to humans, Chinese researchers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times H5N1 bird flu found in four Southern California rats Los Angeles Times Rats in Riverside County are the latest mammal species to be infected with H5N1 bird flu; Identification of virus in rats raises concerns about potential infection pathways to people and their pets. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has added black ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com This year's flu season is extra severe. Can you get it twice in one season? Today.com Reinfection can happen because multiple strains of influenza are circulating during any given season — this why the annual flu shot includes three or four different strains. There are four types of flu viruses (A, B ... Flag as irrelevant
	WALB Measles outbreaks rise to nearly 100 cases between Texas and New Mexico. Here's what you should know WALB Dawson County, to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress What happens when a diet targets ultra-processed foods? Medical Xpress Most dietary programs are designed to help people achieve weight loss or adhere to U.S. nutrition guidelines, which currently make no mention of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). UPFs—like chips or candy—are the mass-produced, packaged products that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cornell Chronicle Islet-transplantation procedure shows promises against T1 diabetes Cornell Chronicle Adding engineered human blood vessel-forming cells to islet transplants boosted the survival of the insulin-producing cells and reversed diabetes in a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The new approach, which requires ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP ACIP postponement, shelving of CDC vaccine campaigns stir fears CIDRAP ACIP recommendations also play a role in determining which vaccines are covered by health insurers. "Postponing a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices delays vital discussions and needed decisions on a variety of vaccines by ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Latest Research Finds People With Certain Heart Conditions May Play Competitive Sports News-Medical.net Recent research suggests that select athletes with cardiovascular abnormalities may be able to safely participate in competitive sports after shared decision-making with their clinicians about potential risks, according to a joint scientific statement ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mayo Clinic Press How can we prevent falls? Mayo Clinic Press Every year, one in four adults over 65 reports experiencing a fall. In fact, falls are actually the most common cause of injury and injury death for older adults. But why is do they happen more as we get older? And what can we do to prevent these falls ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News CDC vaccination committee meeting postponed days after RFK Jr. took over at HHS ABC News The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices advises the CDC director on how FDA-approved vaccines should be used; for example, recommending which groups of people should get shots and when. Its decisions are not binding, though agency directors almost ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Eating more flavonoids may slow aging and boost brain health, study finds News-Medical.net Flavonoid intake benefits were strongest in women – while higher flavonoid-rich food consumption reduced the risks of frailty, poor mental health, and physical impairment in women, men only showed a significant association with improved mental health, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAL Baltimore 18 new pediatric deaths reported in new data as flu activity remains high across US WBAL Baltimore Since the start of October, the CDC estimates there have been at least 33 million influenza illnesses, 430,000 hospitalizations and 19,000 deaths during this flu cycle. Flu-related pediatric deaths have totaled 86, with 18 reported this week. Flag as irrelevant
	SouthCoastToday.com Buttonwood Park Zoo confirms popular seal Blue died from the avian flu SouthCoastToday.com "Blue succumbed to complications from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as 'avian flu.' Blue likely contracted the virus through contact with an infected wild bird." The post continues ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New genetic medicine offers life-changing vision improvements for blind children News-Medical.net Four young children have gained life-changing improvements in sight following treatment with a pioneering new genetic medicine through UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital, with the support of MeiraGTx. Flag as irrelevant
	Michigan Health & Hospital Association A Healthier Future Starts with the Heart Michigan Health & Hospital Association American Heart Month serves as a significant health observance, which shines a light on the critical work Michigan hospitals are doing to improve heart health and patient safety. As Chief Medical Officer at the Michigan Health & Hospital ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News What to know about the soil-borne melioidosis disease that's claimed seven lives in Queensland ABC News North Queensland has recorded three more deaths from melioidosis on top of four in the state's far north as concerns also grow about dengue fever. The Townsville Public Health Unit said two elderly people had died ... Flag as irrelevant
	WXII The Triad North Carolina flu deaths: 246 flu-related deaths reported this season WXII The Triad There have been 244 adults who have died from the virus. There were 75 more deaths added to this week's report, which is typically updated each Wednesday. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist US stops sharing flu data with WHO amidst one of its worst flu seasons New Scientist Yet US health agencies have already retreated from nearly all coordinated global health efforts around influenza surveillance. The move could jeopardise the efficacy of the next batch of flu vaccines both for the US and the rest of the world. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Overuse of muscle-building products associated with body image condition NBC News They were asked about their use of six different common workout products — amino acids, creatine monohydrate, pre-workout drinks or powders, protein bars, weight or mass gainers, and whey protein shakes or powders. Protein bars were the most commonly ... Flag as irrelevant
	Drexel Now What Happens When a Diet Targets Ultra-processed Foods? Drexel Now Most dietary programs are designed to help people achieve weight loss or adhere to U.S. nutrition guidelines, which currently make no mention of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). UPFs – like chips or candy – are the mass-produced, packaged products that ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Flu activity 'elevated' in US but showing signs of abating, CDC data shows ABC News At least 86 pediatric flu deaths have been recorded so far, with 18 reported the week ending Feb. 15. It comes as overall respiratory illness activity is listed as "high" nationwide, CDC data ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Sleep deprivation linked to heart failure, diabetes, stroke, according to specialist CTV News There is a relationship between sleep and cardiovascular health, Andrew Holmes, founder of Sleep Efficiency, told CTV morning Live Friday. ADVERTISEMENT. "A lot of people ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New robotic surgery device aims to enhance precision in retinal procedures News-Medical.net Surgeons must account for patients' breathing, snoring, and eye movements, along with their own involuntary hand tremors, while they work on a layer of cells less than a millimeter thick. That's why researchers ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 9 New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know FOX 9 A distinct coronavirus lineage was found in bats in Hong Kong. · HKU5-CoV-2 carries a risk of animal-to-human transmission and binds to humans like the virus that causes COVID-19. · Researchers published their findings about the new virus in a recent study. Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 7 Austin Wild bird tests positive for bird flu in Hays County FOX 7 Austin What we know: The Hays County Health Department says they received word on Friday that a dead wild bird found in northwestern Hays County tested positive for avian influenza. What we don't ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Canada's flu test positivity at highest level since 2020 season: report CBC.ca The flu may be at its worst in Canada since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Public Health Agency of Canada's Flu Watch report, released Friday, shows test positivity for influenza at 26.9 per cent and rising. "Nationally, indicators of influenza activity ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com As flu season intensifies, Michigan hospital network alerts visitors to follow policy mlive.com Such warnings prompted MyMichigan Health leaders to issue a statement, underlining the hospital system's existing visitor policies they said will help protect the spread of disease at their facilities across the state. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Bird flu blamed for "beloved" seal's unexpected death at Massachusetts zoo CBS News Tests show bird flu caused the death of a 21-year-old harbor seal at a zoo in New Bedford, Massachusetts earlier this month. The Buttonwood Park Zoo said in a social media post that the "beloved" seal named Blue likely got the avian flu by coming into ... Flag as irrelevant
	Alabama's News Leader Women urged to recognize atypical heart disease symptoms Alabama's News Leader BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WBMA) — Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among women, yet it is often underdiagnosed due to atypical symptoms, said Dr. Robin Conley of Baptist Health. Women don't have the classic symptoms that men have when ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News 'Vaping myths deter smokers quitting', says study BBC News Researchers said the study revealed young adults who smoked at the age of 23/24 who perceived vaping as less harmful than smoking were more likely to switch from smoking to vaping six years later. Lead author ... Flag as irrelevant
	wgbh.org Room for dessert? Here's why your brain says yes to sugar wgbh.org Mice brains are structurally similar to human brains. So, to isolate the neural pathways responsible for "dessert brain," the researchers turned to mice. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research fed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Cancer Mortality Rates Continue to Decline, Incidence Rates in Women Rise, and Racial Disparities Persist The ASCO Post The findings in the American Cancer Society (ACS) annual report, Cancer Statistics, 2025,1 showed a mixed trend in cancer incidence and mortality rates. Although cancer mortality declined by 34% from 1991 to 2022 in the United States—largely because of ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.statnews.com Is there an amyloid mafia? STAT readers weigh in www.statnews.com First Opinion is STAT's platform for interesting, illuminating, and provocative articles about the life sciences writ large, written by biotech insiders, health care workers, researchers, and others. To encourage robust, good-faith discussion about ... Flag as irrelevant
	WRAL.com Mom was right: How bundling up in the cold helps protect your health WRAL.com A study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology shows that even a small drop in temperature weakens the immune system by reducing extracellular vesicles (EVs), which help defend against viruses and bacteria. Flag as irrelevant
	www.capradio.org Room for dessert? Here's why your brain says yes to sugar www.capradio.org Mice brains are structurally similar to human brains. So, to isolate the neural pathways responsible for "dessert brain," the researchers turned to mice. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research fed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape New GLP-1 Data Reinforce CV Benefit Medscape The glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist tirzepatide lowers the risk for cardiovascular (CV) events in patients with obesity and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), whether they have general adiposity, measured with the body mass ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC30 News Made for More Health: The link between dental health and overall health ABC30 News Medical dental integration is how we can achieve whole-person healthcare. The mouth is the gateway to your body. Poor oral health can contribute to heart disease, diabetes, and even complications with pregnancy. Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Cutting Ultra-Processed Foods Leads to Weight Loss and Better Mood Technology Networks Researchers at Drexel University designed a program to help people reduce ultra-processed food (UPF) intake using education, mindfulness and financial support. In an 8-week trial, participants cut UPF consumption by 50%, lost an average of 7.7 pounds ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.gktoday.in Disease Outbreak News: Sudan virus disease - Uganda, 21 February 2025 reliefweb.int It is a severe disease with high case fatality ranging from 41% to 70% in past outbreaks. In the absence of licensed vaccines and therapeutics for the prevention and treatment of SVD, the risk of potential serious public health impact is high. Flag as irrelevant
	Moneycontrol.com Support starts here: Learn to live at home with dementia Alice Springs Town Council Date: Mar 4th 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm ; Location: DoubleTree Hilton, 82 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs, NT 0870 ; Type: Health & Wellness ; Cost: free ; Contact Details: events@hammond.com.au. Flag as irrelevant

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