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	health Daily update ⋅ March 13, 2025
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	The New York Times Public Health Survived the Pandemic. Now It Fights Politics. The New York Times During the Covid pandemic, Dr. Avegno worked with state officials to tame high infection rates and promote vaccines. But after taking office last year, Gov. Jeff Landry began carrying out a promise to remake public health after the state's Covid response, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Study finds another possible cause of fatigue felt by many menopausal women CNN Having experienced three or more episodes of heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding within a six-month period is associated with symptoms of fatigue, according to the report published Wednesday in the journal Menopause. To the authors ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape ADHD Medication Use Rises Sharply in England Post-Pandemic Medscape A new study by two academic pharmacists found a "substantial increase" in prescriptions for drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in England since 2019, exceeding previous reports. The researchers suggested that the rise may be ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Experts give Kennedy low marks as measles outbreak tests him The Hill Public health experts and advocates don't think he is passing. The response has been "as expected for a Secretary Kennedy HHS. But that's not saying much," said Katelyn Jetelina, an epidemiologist ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR NIH cuts funding for vaccine hesitancy research and and may target mRNA research too NPR The Trump administration is slashing long-standing areas of research funded by the National Institutes of Health, claiming they no longer align with the agency's priorities. The latest target? Millions of dollars in NIH grants for studying vaccine ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Europe saw highest number of measles cases last year in more than 25 years: WHO ABC News A threshold of 95% vaccination coverage is needed to prevent outbreaks from occurring, according to the WHO. Meanwhile, the U.S. is dealing with its worst measles outbreak since 2019. More than 250 cases have ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Alzheimer's Association pairs up with New Mexico in US pilot program to raise awareness ABC News Hackman, like the majority of people with Alzheimer's and related dementias, lived at home. His wife, Betsy Arakawa, was his caregiver but died from hantavirus, a rare, rodent-borne disease. Experts believe Hackman, in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Kennedy downplays immunity from vaccination as measles outbreak grows CNN Cases in the ongoing measles outbreak have risen to 258 across Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, and state health departments are urging more people to get the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. In an interview with Fox News that aired Tuesday, US Health and ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Measles highest in 25 years in Europe, WHO says BBC News A joint report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN children's fund, Unicef, said children under the age of five accounted for more than 40% of the cases reported in Europe and central Asia. "Measles is back, and it's a wake-up call," Hans ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Washtenaw becomes Michigan's 15th county with CWD-positive wild deer CIDRAP Today, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported a case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Washtenaw County, making it the state's 15th county in which the fatal neurologic disease has been found in free-ranging deer. Flag as irrelevant
	TCTMD Food Insecurity in Adulthood Signals Greater Risk of Later CVD TCTMD Adults without enough to eat or access to quality food have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease over the next few decades, according to an analysis of the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP LA County reports first measles case of 2025—in LAX traveler—as cases confirmed in Philadelphia, NY state CIDRAP And a new monthly report from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) warns that Europe is seeing significantly more cases this year than last. LA patient traveled on China Airlines. Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune Being obsessed with blood sugar might be a mistake for older adults, research shows Fortune Controlling blood sugar levels has been an age-old marker of good health. And if you're managing diabetes, it's something you're regularly tracking to ensure they are in an optimal range. A1c tests measure the average blood sugar levels over a three ... Flag as irrelevant
	WUFT NIH cuts funding for vaccine hesitancy research and may target mRNA research too WUFT Scientists who research vaccine hesitancy and uptake are seeing their federal funding cut, under a Trump administration move. It's part of a swathe of cuts to ongoing research funded by NIH. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Trump withdraws nominee for CDC director CIDRAP The Trump administration is withdrawing the nomination of physician and former Florida congressman David Weldon, MD, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to media reports. Weldon, who served in Congress from 1995 to ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit Wild deer tests positive for CWD in Washtenaw County WDIV ClickOnDetroit – There are now 15 Michigan counties where chronic wasting disease has been found in the wild deer population. An adult buck found acting ill in Salem Township recently tested positive for CWD, making Washtenaw County the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDBJ7 Doctors warn of possible measles spread to Southern Virginia WDBJ7 ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC4 Washington Measles myths: what you need to know NBC4 Washington As measles spreads, so does misinformation · False: Vitamin A can prevent measles · False: MMR vaccines can cause measles · False: you can't get measles once you've been vaccinated · True: there is no antiviral treatment to cure measles. Flag as irrelevant
	13newsnow.com WVEC 'I wouldn't be here today': Moms share pregnancy heart scares and the doctor who helped saved them 13newsnow.com WVEC NORFOLK, Va. — Pregnancy is supposed to be a beautiful experience. But for some women, it can turn dangerous fast. Heart conditions like preeclampsia and postpartum cardiomyopathy are leading causes of maternal death. And all too often, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Reformulation of HIV prevention drug lenacapavir makes it last for a year Medical Xpress Despite massive progress made in developing drugs to prevent HIV infections over the past several decades, millions of people are still infected every year, with many developing AIDs and dying. This, the researchers note, is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress 'Overlooked' scrub typhus may affect 1 in 10 in rural India and be a leading cause of hospitalizations for fever Medical Xpress Scrub typhus is a potentially life-threatening infection caused by the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi, which belongs to the rickettsia family. It is spread to humans through the bite of infected larval mites or chiggers. Chiggers are ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTHR Local woman encourages others to get tested after battle with colon cancer | Check Up 13 WTHR INDIANAPOLIS — When Alnisa Armstrong went for a routine baseline colonoscopy at age 50, she wasn't worried. As a mom, grandma and fitness enthusiast, she felt she was doing everything to stay healthy. "I was in the gym at least four to five days a week ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New system integrates neuroprosthetics with robotics to improve mobility after spinal cord injury News-Medical.net While rehabilitation robotics-devices that guide movement during therapy-have improved training for those with spinal cord injuries, their effectiveness remains limited. Without active muscle engagement, robotic-assisted movement alone does not ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPTV.com Oregon health officials warn about exposing kids to 'measles parties' KPTV.com SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) - ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Night shifts and sleep debt linked to higher infection risk in nurses News-Medical.net A recent Chronobiology International study determines how sleep duration, sleep debt, and shift work impact the risk of infections among Norwegian nurses. How work schedules affect health. The global workforce continuously operates to fulfill ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Post Canadians 'strongly' urged to get measles vaccine by public health officials before traveling National Post As of March 6, Tam noted, Canada has recorded 227 measles cases this year, many requiring hospitalization. Most cases are unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children who have been exposed in their communities, such as in social events, daycares, schools and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NIH investigating agency-funded research into mRNA vaccine technology NPR The Trump administration has ordered the National Institutes of Health to terminate dozens of studies examining why people are hesitant about vaccines and issues related to the LGBTQ community. The NIH is also gathering information about grants that ... Flag as irrelevant
	1011now Medical professional at CHI shares the importance of screenings during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 1011now LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - ... Flag as irrelevant
	11Alive.com WXIA Data reveals concerning drop in kindergarten vaccination rates as measles cases reported in US 11Alive.com WXIA ATLANTA — "The emergence of measles needs to bother more people than it is bothering nationally right now." That's the message Dr. Jim McDonald of the New York State Department of Health wants parents to understand, amid a concerning outbreak in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	What'sUpNewp Chicken Run: The cruel price of Avian Flu What'sUpNewp Avian influenza particularly affects domesticated birds like poultry – chicken, turkeys, ducks – and once infected with the disease, it is extremely rare for these domesticated birds to survive. To prevent the spread of H5N1, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Glycerol in slush ice drinks can make children sick News-Medical.net Slush ice drinks made with glycerol have been found to make children sick. Doctors and medical scientists in Ireland and the UK investigated following reported sickness connected with the icy refreshments. Their research, 'Glycerol intoxication ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Tecovirimat monotherapy found ineffective for treating clade II mpox in NIH-sponsored trial News-Medical.net NIH-sponsored trial data offer further evidence to help inform mpox treatment decisions. Colorized transmission electron micrograph of immature mpox virus particles (blue with red viral envelope) found within an infected VERO E6 cell (yellow), ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India What health issues are women most prone to due to their lifestyle? Times of India Driven by sedentary lifestyles, poor diet, and stress, women's health issues like PCOS, obesity, mental health conditions, early menstruation, early menopause, endometriosis, infertility, and metabolic disorders are rising. Effective ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanford University News Scientists explore role of gut-brain axis in Parkinson's, anxiety, and long COVID Stanford University News Through direct signals from the vagus nerve, which connects the brain and the gut, as well as through molecules secreted into the bloodstream from our gut microbes and immune cells that traffic from the gut to the rest of the body, our brains and our ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Food insecurity linked to increased risk of developing heart disease in midlife News-Medical.net The study will be published on Wednesday (March 12) in JAMA Cardiology. How the study was conducted. Jia and her colleagues analyzed data from the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHO | Regional Office for Africa Providing mental health care in the wake of Marburg virus disease outbreak WHO | Regional Office for Africa Kagera, Tanzania ‒ Domitina Kahira, a resident of Biharamulo District in Tanzania's north-eastern Kagera Region, is treading a difficult path to recovery after losing her husband to Marburg virus disease in early January 2025. Flag as irrelevant
	news.va.gov National Kidney Month news.va.gov More than 1.4 million Veterans enrolled in VA health care suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and more than 20,000 are currently receiving dialysis through VA. While kidney disease is a known risk factor for early ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer's, study shows The Guardian Analysis of young sable shearwaters, a migratory bird that travels between Australia's Lord Howe Island and Japan, has found that plastic waste is causing damage to seabird chicks not apparent to the naked eye, including decay of the stomach lining, cell ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Prevent heart disease: Expert insights and lifestyle changes for a healthier future discussed at TOI Medithon Part-5 Times of India Heart diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, yet many cases are preventable with early awareness and lifestyle changes. Raising awareness about cardiovascular health is crucial to reducing the burden of heart-related illnesses. Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press DNR says farmed deer found with CWD. What to know about the deadly disease in Michigan Detroit Free Press A farmed white-tail deer from Osceola County has been infected with chronic wasting disease, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said in a news release. "Limiting the spread and impact of CWD on Michigan's farmed cervid herds ... Flag as irrelevant
	WGAL Lancaster Philadelphia Department of Health issues notification about potential measles exposure WGAL Lancaster This building includes CHOP Pediatric Primary Care South Philadelphia, Health Department Health Center #2, and the South Philadelphia Library, though there were no potential exposures in the library. · 1700 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 · Friday ... Flag as irrelevant
	6ABC Philadelphia Philadelphia health officials issue warning about possible measles exposure at 2 locations in city 6ABC Philadelphia For those who were at the CHOP Emergency Department on March 10 during the potential exposure times, you should receive a dose of MMR vaccine before March 13, officials added. Officials said this measles case was ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPBS Colorectal cancer awareness: What you need to know KPBS March is colorectal cancer awareness month and the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 150,000 thousand Americans will be diagnosed with colon and rectal cancer this year. Doctors are seeing a rise in diagnoses with certain groups, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Xenotransplantation Can't Solve the Organ Shortage, New Paper Argues Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine The radical "innovation" of xenotransplantation—the idea of transplanting genetically engineered organs from animals into humans—has been touted as a solve for the growing organ shortage, but a recent article by Physicians Committee scientists in ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Targeted alpha therapy: Breakthrough in treating refractory skin cancer Science Daily Date: March 12, 2025; Source: Chiba University; Summary: Metastatic melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer. In an effort to achieve targeted therapy for metastatic melanoma, researchers recently developed a new radioactive drug that emits ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Limiting TV time may reduce heart disease risk for people with genetic risk for diabetes News-Medical.net Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or ASCVD, is caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls and refers to conditions that include heart disease, stroke and peripheral artery disease. These conditions may lead to severe consequences, such as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minnesota Reformer A doc warns: We don't want the return of measles Minnesota Reformer Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies during his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Jan. 29, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV World Kidney Day 2025: Can Obesity Increase The Risk Of Kidney Diseases? NDTV World Kidney Day is an annual global event aimed at raising awareness about the importance of kidneys to overall health. It also advocates methods to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems. Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Statement from Leading Physician Groups on NIH Decision to Terminate Grants for Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake ... American College of Physicians But as immunization rates have declined below 95% in many communities, it allows preventable and highly contagious diseases like measles to spread. This recission of research funding is the exact opposite of what is needed right now to keep our communities ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Why increasing rates of tuberculosis in the UK and US should concern everyone Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance But the increase in TB in the UK cannot be put down to greater risk of disease alone. The response of the health and social care system to prevent and cure TB is crucial. The BCG vaccine ... Flag as irrelevant

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