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	health Daily update ⋅ February 7, 2025
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	The New York Times Marijuana Dependence Linked to Higher Risk of Death The New York Times They were also more likely to die from trauma, drug poisonings and lung cancer. Those numbers suggest that cannabis use disorder is about half as dangerous as opioid addiction and slightly less dangerous than alcohol use disorder, the researchers said. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Headache Strongly Linked to Attempted, Completed Suicide Medscape Headache, including migraine, tension-type, trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia (TAC), and posttraumatic stress headache are significantly associated with both attempted and completed suicide, results of a large study suggested. The risk for attempted and ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.pharmacytimes.com Video: GLP-1 Medications Revolutionize Obesity and Diabetes Care, With Exciting Advances on Horizon www.pharmacytimes.com Ryan provides an overview of currently approved GLP-1s on the market, including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy; Novo Nordisk) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro; Eli Lilly), and their numerous benefits beyond weight management, such as in controlling cardiovascular ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News As bird flu spreads, what is the risk from eggs and milk? ABC News As bird flu continues to spread across the United States, questions have emerged about the risk of contracting the virus from milk and eggs. More than 150 million poultry birds have been killed in an attempt to combat the virus, known as H5N1, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Armed conflict disrupts mpox response in DR Congo CIDRAP Top officials from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) today detailed challenges mpox responders are facing in a virus hot spot in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC's) North Kivu province, where intense fighting ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Flu cases rise again, while COVID takes a back seat NPR "This year's winter wave is low compared to previous winters," says Caitlin Rivers, an epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. "This is the smallest winter wave we've had since the pandemic began.". Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Boy, 13, diagnosed with motor neurone disease BBC News Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, started to lose mobility in his left arm last year before experiencing other neurological symptoms. Almost a year after she first noticed the symptoms, Kyle's mum told ... Flag as irrelevant
	MIT Technology Review How the tiny microbes in your mouth could be putting your health at risk MIT Technology Review The oral microbiome is being linked to everything from metabolic disease to Alzheimer's. ... This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review's weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News New York shuts down live poultry markets after bird flu detected ABC News Live bird markets in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County will be shut down for a week after seven cases of avian flu in poultry were found at live bird markets in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, state officials said Friday. Flag as irrelevant
	WBEZ What to know about bird flu in Illinois WBEZ H5N1 is a highly infectious avian influenza that is a subtype of the influenza A virus. Prince said it has been dangerous for birds since the late '90s. "[Birds] stumble. They have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Threat of disease in DRC "multiplied" by conflict, WHO says Reuters GENEVA, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has "multiplied" the risk of the spread of diseases, including cholera, malaria, tuberculosis and the deadly mpox virus, the World Health Organization warned on Friday. Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American A Second Type of Bird Flu is Circulating in US Ducks—What to Know Scientific American A strain of bird flu never seen before in the United States has been detected among poultry at a California farm. The virus, called highly pathogenic H5N9, is a type of avian influenza, otherwise known ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times WA sees first whooping cough death in more than a decade The Seattle Times A child in Spokane County died of whooping cough in November, marking the first fatality from the disease in Washington in more than a decade. The Spokane Regional Health District on Wednesday announced the death of the child, who was under the age of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC7 New York Live bird markets in NYC, Long Island, Westchester shut down after 7 avian flu cases ABC7 New York The cases were discovered during routine inspections in Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. All infected flocks will be depopulated. The order by Governor Kathy Hochul requires those markets to sell down all inventory, complete ... Flag as irrelevant
	news.cuanschutz.edu Treating Alcohol Use Disorder: GLP-1s Emerge as a Promising New Therapy Clinical Advisor When a person is exposed to a reward-related stimulus such as alcohol, the VTA releases dopamine, which travels via the mesolimbic system to activate the nucleus accumbens.4. Glucagon-like peptide ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Scientists discover brain mechanism that helps overcome fear Medical Xpress Researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Center (SWC) at UCL have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. Published in Science, the study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times CDC Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu Spread Between Cats and People The New York Times Cats that became infected with bird flu might have spread the virus to humans in the same household and vice versa, according to data that briefly appeared online in a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but then abruptly ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Ebola Sudan outbreak in Uganda grows to 7 cases CIDRAP Only the index patient has died, leaving the case-fatality rate (CFR) at 14.3%. CDC issues health advisory. Today the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Salt substitutes may lower stroke recurrence and death risk News-Medical.net Large clinical trial shows that replacing regular salt with a sodium-potassium blend offers a simple, low-cost intervention for stroke patients. On a wooden table lies a glass salt shaker with overturned salt. Study: Salt Substitution and Recurrent ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPBS San Diego County health officials urge flu vaccinations after teen deaths KPBS It's not too late for children and teens to be vaccinated against influenza this flu season, county health officials said Thursday. The reminder comes after three unvaccinated teenagers died from the virus this flu season. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill What is influenza A, the type of flu making people so sick right now? The Hill "Influenza A typically causes worse symptoms compared to influenza B, and patients are more likely to get hospitalized with influenza A compared to influenza B," said Dr. Donald Dumford, an infectious disease specialist at Cleveland Clinic. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Researchers uncover brain mechanisms that help overcome instinctive fears News-Medical.net Published today in Science, the study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for fear-related disorders such as phobias, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The research team, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CDC Emergency Preparedness Ebola Outbreak Caused by Sudan virus in Uganda CDC Emergency Preparedness Distributed via the CDC Health Alert Network February 06, 2025, 11:15 AM ET CDCHAN-00521. Summary. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory about a recently confirmed outbreak of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC11 Raleigh-Durham WCPSS makes sure students know importance of heart health on Go Red Day ABC11 Raleigh-Durham Students of all ages at Davis Drive Elementary helped kick off the Kids Heart Challenge. WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Today is Go ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAL Baltimore As number of flu cases rise across country, Maryland doctor explains how to avoid getting sick WBAL Baltimore Flu season typically lasts between October and May, peaking from December through February. Dr. Victor McLaughlin, with Patient First, told 11 News many people are seeking flu tests and treatment. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Neoantigen vaccine sparks powerful immune defense against kidney cancer News-Medical.net In a recent study published in the journal Nature, researchers demonstrated that a neoantigen-targeting personalized cancer vaccine (PCV) generates anti-tumor immunity in renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Flag as irrelevant
	Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Milwaukee County Zoo closes aviary after hundreds of dead birds found along Lake Michigan Milwaukee Journal Sentinel In an announcement, the zoo said the closure "is out of an abundance of caution meant to protect our avian population from HPAI, commonly known as Avian Influenza, after recent, suspicious bird deaths on the Chicago shores of Lake Michigan.". Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Gut microbes may hold the key to easing anxiety News-Medical.net Their research, published today in EMBO Molecular Medicine, suggests that microbial metabolites– specifically indoles–play a direct role in regulating brain activity linked to anxiety. This finding opens up exciting possibilities for new probiotic-based ... Flag as irrelevant
	Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health What the Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas Means for Public Health Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Tuberculosis is an infectious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB has been around for centuries. Tuberculosis is the leading infectious cause of death worldwide. How does tuberculosis spread? Flag as irrelevant
	LAist Advanced prostate cancer LAist Topline: Advanced prostate cancer cases are rising sharply in California, outpacing national trends, according to a new study from UC San Francisco. The alarming trend underscores the need for smarter screening to catch aggressive cases early without ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Friday How Decades Of Research Misconduct Stalled An Alzheimer's Cure Science Friday Research supporting the amyloid hypothesis—the idea that Alzheimer's is caused by a buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain—was fraudulent. by Charles Piller, on February 7, 2025. The following is an excerpt from Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Flu is so bad right now that schools across the country are closing Today.com Schools across the United States are closing due to spikes in influenza and other seasonal illnesses. As the 2024–2025 flu season rages on with no peak yet in sight, some school systems are overwhelmed with sick students and staff. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Alcohol and preexisting health conditions raise risk of advanced liver disease News-Medical.net The answer may lie in three common underlying medical conditions, according to a new study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Keck Medicine of USC. The research found that heavy drinkers with either diabetes, high blood ... Flag as irrelevant
	KKTV 11 News Weekly CDC report returns, omits bird flu studies KKTV 11 News The Morbidity and ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Sheffield hospital joins study screening babies BBC News Babies born in South Yorkshire are being tested for genetic conditions as part of an national study aimed at spotting rare genetic disorders. Whole genome sequencing is performed using blood samples during the study, which are taken from the baby's ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.aol.com Elevated HDL Cholesterol Linked to Increased Risk for Glaucoma Monthly Prescribing Reference HealthDay News — Elevated high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is associated with an increased risk for glaucoma, while elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), total cholesterol (TC), and triglycerides (TG) are associated with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	SBS Are ultra-processed foods really that bad for you? SBS They're around, lurking innocuously within most of our everyday meals… and we probably don't even realise it. We're talking about ultra processed foods (UPFs). In fact, in Australia, as much as 42 per cent of our diets consist of ultra-processed food. Flag as irrelevant
	Wisconsin Public Radio News Milwaukee County Zoo closing aviary to protect birds from avian flu Wisconsin Public Radio News Closure comes 'out of an abundance of caution,' following recent bird deaths on Lake Michigan. By Joe Schulz. February 6, 2025. The Herb & Nada Mahler Family Aviary at the Milwaukee County Zoo is closing as a precaution against avian flu. Flag as irrelevant
	Business Today New Virus Discovery Highlights Zoonotic Risks in North America Contagionlive.com A study conducted by researchers from Auburn University, University of Queensland, and University of Rochester has discovered a novel henipavirus in northern short-tailed shrews (Blarina brevicauda) in Alabama, US. This discovery, published in Emerging ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Associated Press 'Voice of the CDC' resumes publication, but experts worry about what they're not hearing The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal scientific publication on Thursday returned from a forced two-week hiatus with two papers examining the health effects of wildfires in Hawaii and California. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention resumed the Morbidity ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKRC TV Cincinnati American Heart Association urges public to wear red for heart health awareness WKRC TV Cincinnati As part of the celebration, an event will be held at Factory 52 in Norwood. The public is invited to attend and support Emily North, a marketing member with the Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Center, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Human Brains Contain A Spoon's Worth Of Nanoplastics, New Study Suggests NDTV The researchers detected "unbelievable" levels of microplastics and nanoplastics in human brain samples collected at autopsy in early 2024. They said that based on their analysis, the amount of microplastics found in the cadaver brain samples appears to be ... Flag as irrelevant
	HSPH News Essential genome of malaria parasite Plasmodium knowlesi mapped HSPH News Boston, MA—A new, comprehensive map of all the genes essential for blood infections in Plasmodium knowlesi (P. knowlesi), a parasite that causes malaria in humans, has been generated by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hville Blast Take Action Now to Protect Your Heart Mississippi State Department of Health Jackson, Miss. — Heart disease is the leading cause of death in our state, killing 8,000 annually, but that doesn't mean we are doomed to develop it. In recognition of American Heart Month, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is stressing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Fear of breast cancer recurrence: Survivors describe impacts and coping in study Medical Xpress A larger number of domains was affected, and they were affected more frequently in those with greater fear of recurrence. "Study participants were reportedly disease free and trying to rebuild their lives during their post- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley Seven Ways to Shift Your Difficult Emotions Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley There's another good reason to learn emotional management, according to Kross: Emotions are contagious, and they can spread to those around us. If we are more able to manage things like fear, sadness, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Neoantigen cancer vaccine shows encouraging activity in ccRCC Urology Times All 9 participants who received a neoantigen cancer vaccine for clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) generated immune responses and remained free of disease recurrence at approximately 3 years following treatment, according to data from a phase 1 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks How Brains Learn To Suppress Instinctive Fear Responses Technology Networks Published today in Science, the study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for fear-related disorders such as phobias, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The research ... Flag as irrelevant
	Keck Medicine of USC Why some heavy drinkers develop advanced liver disease, while others do not Keck Medicine of USC A new study from Keck Medicine of USC finds that heavy drinkers with either diabetes, high blood pressure or a high waist circumference are as much as twice as likely to develop advanced liver disease. LOS ANGELES — Why do some people who consume a few ... Flag as irrelevant
	Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Processed Food: Everything You Need To Know | Dr. Neal Barnard Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Processed Foods and Life Expectancy: Chuck and Dr. Barnard hypothesize about the potential negative impact that eating a highly processed diet can have on life expectancy. Can these foods rob years from your life? Sodium ... Flag as irrelevant

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