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	health Daily update ⋅ March 1, 2025
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	The New York Times Kennedy Said Measles Outbreaks Are 'Not Unusual.' Here's What the Data Says. The New York Times Measles cases are surging in West Texas, where an outbreak has led to the first U.S. death from the virus in a decade. But in a meeting with President Trump and other cabinet officials this week, the health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times In Texas Measles Outbreak, Signs of a Riskier Future for Children The New York Times Dr. Leila Myrick, a family medicine physician at the Seminole Memorial Hospital in West Texas, examining 2-year-old Yazlynn Gutierrez, who was in between doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and was suspected of contracting measles on Wednesday. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Amid growing Texas outbreak, how contagious is measles? ABC News However, it can also lead to serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years old. Measles is highly contagious in a totally unprotected group. One infected patient would be able to spread the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News As Texas fights measles, worries grow over federal support BBC News In her hometown of Lubbock, Texas, Leah, a pregnant mother, has been avoiding stores and other public spaces for the last two weeks. On Wednesday, the city saw a six-year-old child who was not vaccinated against the virus die – the first US death from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline 'Grey's Anatomy' Star Kate Walsh Shares Healthy Habits for Cancer Prevention Healthline Both of Walsh's parents died from cancer, and she survived a cancer scare of her own. The "Emily in Paris" actress is spreading awareness about the importance of early detection. Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Toughing It Out At Work: Do 5 Things For Your Mental Health Instead Forbes Burnout has been called the silent epidemic, and it is both a career killer and a people killer. It is the result of chronic workplace stress that has been unsuccessfully managed. In today's fast-paced work culture, employees are toughing it out at work, ... Flag as irrelevant
	GlobeNewswire Bavarian Nordic Receives Marketing Authorization in Europe for Chikungunya Vaccine for Persons Aged 12 and Older GlobeNewswire COPENHAGEN, Denmark, February 28, 2025 – Bavarian Nordic A/S (OMX: BAVA) today announced that the European Commission has granted marketing authorization in Europe for VIMKUNYA® for active immunization for the prevention of disease caused by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress First use of triple immunotherapy in brain cancer paves way for clinical trial Medical Xpress The new publication shares the experimental treatment given to a patient diagnosed with glioblastoma. Prof Long used her expertise in immunotherapy and drew on melanoma science to devise, lead and administer the treatment. It is ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.cidrap.umn.edu Hospitalized COVID patients at higher risk for organ-related death, readmission for 2.5 years, data suggest www.cidrap.umn.edu Patients hospitalized for COVID-19 were much more likely than controls to be readmitted for or die from organ disorders in the next 2.5 years, French researchers reported yesterday in Infectious Diseases. The team used national claims data to track ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Unknown Illness Kills Dozens in Congo as Experts Clash on Cause The New York Times The World Health Organization speculated that a mass poisoning event was behind the deaths of 60 people. But African experts suspect a more mundane cause. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP New Jersey reports H5 avian flu cluster in cats CIDRAP The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDH) today announced that H5 avian flu has been confirmed in a feral cat from Hunterdon County that had severe disease, including neurologic symptoms, and was humanely euthanized. The detection was confirmed by the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP US flu season shows signs of peak CIDRAP The CDC estimates that 21,000 people have died from flu this season, and the pace of flu deaths in the latest reporting week outpaced those for COVID-19. Twelve more pediatric flu deaths were reported, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Denver 7 Colorado News Colorado doctors warn of possible 'quademic' as virus cases in children increase Denver 7 Colorado News DENVER — Colorado doctors are sounding the alarm over concerns of a "quademic" amid rising cases of norovirus, coronavirus, RSV and the flu among children. Sierra Reaux-McNeil's son, 1-year-old Sirhan, has been in and out of doctor's offices. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Health Experts Sound Alarm as FDA Cancels Key Vaccine Meeting U.S. News & World Report The FDA this week confirmed the cancellation of a meeting of a vaccine advisory committee to select a strain for this year's flu vaccine to target. · It's the second disruption to a scheduled federal advisory committee meeting on vaccines since RFK Jr.'s ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News WHO offers possible explanation for Congo mystery disease deaths after reporting spread of suspected cases CBS News The World Health Organization's head of emergencies, Mike Ryan, said Friday that more than 60 unexplained deaths in the northern Democratic Republic of Congo were likely due to "some kind of poisoning event," adding that local authorities had indicated ... Flag as irrelevant
	KBTX State health officials clarify no rubella cases in Central Texas + MMR vaccination tracker KBTX (KBTX) - State health ... Flag as irrelevant
	News Courier Utah health officials urge people to get vaccinated against measles, as cases rise nationally Salt Lake Tribune The MMR vaccine is the best protection against measles, DHHS shared in a news release Friday. With two doses of the 97% effective vaccine, it is "very rare" for someone to contract measles, a release from the Salt Lake County Health Department said. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 6 South Florida Coach given months to live after diagnosed with disease that disproportionately affects Black Americans NBC 6 South Florida Cardiovascular diseases kill more Americans than any other cause, and the American Heart Association says the risks of getting those diseases are even higher for people of color. By Sheli Muñiz • Published February 28, 2025 • Updated on February 28, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KUOW News and Information US Rep. Kim Schrier discusses vaccine hesitation consequences as King County records first measles case KUOW News and Information King County has recorded Washington state's first measles case of 2025. Measles is extremely contagious for those who aren't vaccinated. U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier is a pediatrician when she's not a politician. She is worried that more parents will choose ... Flag as irrelevant
	LEX18 Lexington KY News Pediatric disease specialist provides information on measles LEX18 Lexington KY News Complications can arise such as chronic ear infections or pneumonia, and in rare cases, measles can morph into life-threatening, encephalitis. Locally, Lexington-Fayette County Health Department officials said they are " ... Flag as irrelevant
	WOODTV.com After pediatric deaths, Kent County health officer warns of 'severe' flu season WOODTV.com "It's concerning that we have had two before February is even over with. March and April are also peak influenza months," he said. "They were two children that sadly left way too early. And whatever we can do to prevent losing any more children, let's do ... Flag as irrelevant
	CT News Junkie Hoping To Save Lives, Lawmakers Raise Awareness About Coronary Calcium Scans CT News Junkie HARTFORD, CT– In an effort to raise awareness about coronary calcium scans, lawmakers held a news conference Wednesday, in honor of American Heart Month, to ask doctors and patients to advocate for the scans to prevent heart attacks. Flag as irrelevant
	WALB Georgia's vaccination rate too low to fully protect against spread of measles, health officials say WALB ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta ... Flag as irrelevant
	Princeton Alumni Weekly A New Way To See Cancer Princeton Alumni Weekly Susan Schaefer '01 has found relief now that her son Finn can be checked for a return of his cancer using a liquid biopsy blood test. Bill Sitzmann. After a stint interning for Merck ... Flag as irrelevant
	North Dakota Monitor Vaccination rates are declining. They might get worse as states relax rules. North Dakota Monitor More states are loosening vaccine mandates, scaling back vaccine promotion efforts and taking other steps likely to lower vaccination rates — even as a major measles outbreak spreads in Texas. Meanwhile, public health experts worry that the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Drug Topics GLP-1s Not Linked With Higher Suicide Risk Compared to Other Diabetes Drugs Drug Topics Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists were not associated with an increased risk of suicide compared to dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) or sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), ... Flag as irrelevant
	KUNM New Mexico launches measles tracker and resource guide KUNM The country is dealing with one of the largest measles outbreaks since the respiratory virus was declared eliminated in 2000, leading to a child's death this week in Texas — the first life lost to the disease in 10 years. In response, the New Mexico ... Flag as irrelevant
	Source New Mexico New Mexico holds steady in measles cases Source New Mexico As of noon Friday, the New Mexico Department of Health reported nine measles infections in Lea County — five adults and four school-aged children. All of the children and two adults were confirmed to be unvaccinated, while three adults had unknown vaccine ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBKO Area medical officials offer insight following measles diagnosis in Kentucky WBKO BOWLING GREEN, Ky. ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAtoday Long weekend health warning for Swan River users over debilitating virus WAtoday The virus was detected in mosquitoes collected by the City of Perth as part of a WA Health coordinated mosquito surveillance program. Flag as irrelevant
	NHS Highland Update: Legionella detected in Water Supply at Campbeltown Hospital: Safety Measures Implemented NHS Highland Recent routine water sampling at Campbeltown Hospital has detected the presence of Legionella bacteria in the water supply. In response to this discovery, a comprehensive set of health and safety measures has been implemented to mitigate any potential ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 5 Atlanta These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study FOX 5 Atlanta "Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and rodents pose serious health risks," said Dr. Jorge Parada, Medical Advisor for NPMA with a focus on infectious disease. "They can spread dangerous diseases like Lyme disease, West Nile virus, Salmonella, plague, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NorthcentralPa.com UPMC cardiologist: Women should prioritize heart health NorthcentralPa.com While many associate heart disease with men, it remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States – yet women are less likely to recognize their risk, experience different symptoms than men, and even delay seeking treatment. Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Grand Erie Public Health alerts public about 4 new measles exposure locations CTV News Grand Erie Public Health is alerting the public about four new measles exposure locations, including a pub, dental clinic, brewery and hospital emergency room. Southwestern Ontario is currently experiencing a measles outbreak. According to the latest ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bellingham Herald First measles case of 2025 in Washington state identified in a King County infant King County Herd immunity, which helps prevent rapid spread of diseases among a large population, requires about 95% of people to be vaccinated against measles because it is so infectious. We are likely to see more frequent and larger outbreaks when vaccination rates ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Ontario facing one of its largest measles outbreaks CTV News Measles cases in Ontario have doubled over the course of two weeks to just over 140. While there are no confirmed cases in Ottawa, Dr. Paul Roumeliotis with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, is warning the public that if unvaccinated, that could soon ... Flag as irrelevant
	Brantford Expositor Health unit identifies four measles exposure locations in Brant, Norfolk Brantford Expositor The health unit reported late Friday afternoon that anyone visiting the following locations on the dates and times listed may have been exposed to the measles virus: Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department, 365 West Street in ... Flag as irrelevant
	GOV.UK mRESVIA RSV vaccine approved to protect patients aged 60 and over GOV.UK The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved an mRNA respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine (brand name mRESVIA) to protect patients aged 60 and over against lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV. Flag as irrelevant
	www.healthline.com Screening Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer www.healthline.com How common is it? Risk factors; Talking with your doctor; Outlook; Takeaway. Colorectal cancer screening can help your doctor find and remove precancerous polyps ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.healthline.com Your FAQs Around Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors www.healthline.com hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC) or Lynch syndrome; familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP); attenuated FAP (AFAP); Gardner syndrome; Peutz-Jeghers syndrome; MUTYH-associated polyposis (MAP) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Preventive Vaccines Bring Hope to People With High Cancer Risk journals.lww.com When Illinois resident Wenora Johnson heard that nearby Northwestern University was conducting a vaccine trial to prevent colorectal cancer (CRC), she jumped. "I reached out to the principal investigator and said, 'I would love to be admitted into this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Oswego County Health Department Announces 2025 Rabies Clinics oswegocounty.com The Oswego County Health Department announces the 2025 rabies clinic schedule and encourages residents to protect themselves and their pets from rabies by staying up to date on vaccinations. All clinics will be held by appointment only from 6 to 8 p.m. ... Flag as irrelevant
	KING5.com Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes KING5.com SEATTLE — During Heart Health Month, it is important not to forget how cardiovascular diseases affect younger patients. In fact, sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death for exercising young athletes. "It's a tragic story that many of us ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIVB.com - News 4 What is causing your spring allergies and what can you do to prevent them? WIVB.com - News 4 As for what to look for if you think you are suffering from spring allergies, symptoms from pollen or mold can include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, coughing, and itchy, watery eyes. If you ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters US FDA issues labeling changes for testosterone products Reuters The FDA said it is recommending label changes based on results from a clinical trial testing cardiovascular effects of testosterone-replacement therapy in middle-aged and older men with hypogonadism - a condition in which the body does not produce enough ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Why Step Count Remains the Most Impactful Fitness Stat WebMD Feb. 28, 2025 — If you're like many Americans, you probably have a fitness tracker or a smartwatch on your wrist or finger. As of 2023, a little more than a third of the population uses wearable trackers. They flood us with data, hours and quality of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Manage lifestyle to beat hypertension, urge doctors The Hindu Hypertension is among the top five risk factors for cardiovascular diseases but it can be managed, V. Jacob Jose, consultant cardiologist with Naruvi Hospital, Vellore, said on Friday (February 28, 2025). Citing a study by the Indian Hypertension ... Flag as irrelevant
	13newsnow.com WVEC Allergy season is upon us! Here's how to prepare 13newsnow.com WVEC NORFOLK, Va. — The recent stretch of warm temperatures across Hampton Roads has many residents experiencing a case of "Spring Fever." However, with the return of milder weather comes the inevitable onset of seasonal allergies. Flag as irrelevant
	Lupus Foundation of America 2025 National Kidney Month: Check in with Your Kidneys, Because Kidneys Can't Talk Lupus Foundation of America Kidneys are essential organs that play a major role in filtering waste from your blood, balancing fluids, and maintaining your body's overall health. However, when kidneys are in trouble due to lupus nephritis, the symptoms are often hidden, and you may ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Decrease in Rate of Drug Overdose Deaths in United States From 2022 to 2023 Rheumatology Advisor Nationally, the age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths decreased between 2022 and 2023 for deaths involving any opioid and synthetic opioids other than methadone, including fentanyl, and increased for deaths involving psychostimulants with abuse ... Flag as irrelevant

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