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	health Daily update ⋅ March 19, 2025
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	NPR How vulnerable might humans be to bird flu? Scientists see hope in existing immunity NPR This protection is based on shared traits between bird flu and types of seasonal flu that have circulated among us. Certain segments of the population, namely older people, may be particularly well-primed because of flu infections during early childhood. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Diet and Nutrition in Ulcerative Colitis: 5 Things to Know Medscape Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the two major types of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), along with Crohn's disease. UC affects the large bowel, has no known cure, and requires lifelong management with medications and, in some cases, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Measles cases rise in Texas, New Mexico CIDRAP The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today issued a Health Alert Network notice to healthcare providers and the public about the ongoing risk of dengue virus infections, with levels remaining high in some US territories and surges still ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times What Works for Low Back Pain? Not Much, a New Study Says The New York Times Researchers looked at 56 treatments for acute and chronic pain. Few of them were effective. Share full article. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News As cases climb in the US, do you need another measles shot? BBC News Debra Eichenbaum had not thought about the measles virus for 20 years when she got her two young children vaccinated against the highly contagious disease. But then cases across the US began to climb this year, and the 62-year-old worried about how ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Measles cases rise to about 320 total in Texas and New Mexico CBS News Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that's airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is preventable through vaccines and has been considered eliminated from the U.S. since 2000. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Measles Case Counts Grow in Texas, New Mexico Outbreak U.S. News & World Report The case count tied to a measles outbreak in West Texas and New Mexico has now surpassed 300. Texas state health officials reported on Feb. 26 the first measles-related death in the U.S. since 2015. The school-aged child who died was reportedly not ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times New strain of bird flu wipes out Mississpi poultry farm; human flu may offer immunity Los Angeles Times The new strain was found in Noxubee County, Miss. All of the roughly 46,000 birds either died or were euthanized after the infection spread. In another development, researchers reported that exposure to human seasonal flu may confer some immunity to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Healthy Returns: What to know about the US measles outbreak CNBC MMR vaccine administer prep is pictured during a drive at the City of Lubbock Health Department in Lubbock, Texas, U.S. Feb. 27, 2025. Annie Rice | Reuters. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Another raw pet food recall is tied to illness and death in cats ABC News The recall is the latest in recent months tied to products potentially contaminated with the virus that has sickened and killed cats in several states, after racing through poultry and dairy cattle in the U.S. and causing illnesses in at least 70 people. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Trump Administration Weighing Future of CDC's HIV Prevention Division U.S. News & World Report By Ahmed Aboulenein and Julie Steenhuysen. WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. health department said on Tuesday it is reviewing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's HIV prevention division for overlap with other agencies but no final decision ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Trump administration weighing future of CDC's HIV prevention division Reuters WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. health department said on Tuesday it is reviewing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's HIV prevention division for overlap with other agencies but no final decision had been made about its future. Flag as irrelevant
	Vox More than 1 million people die of tuberculosis every year. They don't have to. Vox The author John Green on how Trump cuts to aid will kill TB patients — and what we can do about it. by Dylan Scott. Mar 19, 2025, 4:30 AM PDT. Contrôle de la tuberculose au Groenland. Tuberculosis is no longer the threat it once was in the US and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hub at Johns Hopkins Are we ready for the next pandemic? The Hub at Johns Hopkins From afar, the images look like clusters of tiny, multicolored dots strewn across paper. "But the dots tell a story," immunologist Gigi Gronvall says about the two prints she framed and hung behind her desk at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Almost one in 10 may have long Covid, research finds BBC News University of Southampton researchers examined information collected by NHS England that showed 4.8% of people reported having the condition. The analysis of more than 750,000 responses to the GP Patient Survey also found that 9.1% of people believe they ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Heavy Periods During Perimenopause Linked to Fatigue. Here's How to Cope Healthline If left untreated, heavy menstrual bleeding can lead to iron deficiency anemia, a well-known cause of fatigue. Females should report midlife menstrual changes like prolonged or heavy bleeding to their doctor to discuss treatment ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Daily Dot Cataracts Prevention, Causes, and Treatments University of Utah Health Care Craig Chaya, MD, explains how cataracts affect vision, what factors contribute to their formation, and what you can do to protect your eyes. From UV exposure to certain medications and injuries, learn about the risks and how to maintain eye health as you ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico The Trump administration is discussing cutting CDC's domestic HIV funding Politico In a statement, HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon told POLITICO that "HHS is following the Administration's guidance and taking a careful look at all divisions to see where there is overlap that could be streamlined to support the President's broader efforts ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com Cannabis May Harm Your Heart: Key Data From Two New Studies www.webmd.com "Asking about cannabis use should be part of clinicians' workup to understand patients' overall cardiovascular risk, similar to asking about smoking cigarettes," Ibrahim Kamel, MD, MHA, a clinical instructor at the Boston University School of Medicine and ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPRC Click2Houston Confirmed measles case in Houston: Hospital alerts those exposed at Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center KPRC Click2Houston Brown added that people who have had an MMR vaccination are likely immune, and those unsure about their vaccination status should contact their primary care physician. The state health department's measles outbreak website shows there are 20 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Prevention.com Scientists Find That Your Vision May Predict Dementia 12 Years Before Diagnosis Prevention.com Research connects vision to a later dementia diagnosis. Scientists found visual sensitivity tests could predict dementia up to 12 years before it was diagnosed. Neurologists say more work is needed before this is used for early diagnoses of the disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times What works for low back pain? Not much, a new study says The Seattle Times In the study, published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, researchers reviewed 301 randomized trials that compared 56 noninvasive treatments for low back pain, like medications and exercise, with placebos. They used ... Flag as irrelevant
	Iowa Public Radio The pandemic led to increased vaccine hesitancy. Now, fewer K-12 students are getting vaccinated Iowa Public Radio In September 2021, health care workers and vaccine skeptics protested outside Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines to air concerns about COVID vaccine mandates from their employers. "What do we want? Medical freedom! When ... Flag as irrelevant
	KQED SF Sees Decline in Overdose Deaths, but Fentanyl Remains a Major Threat KQED San Francisco recorded 118 accidental drug overdose deaths in the first two months of 2025, a nearly 12% decrease compared to deaths during the same period last year, according to preliminary data released by city health officials Tuesday. Flag as irrelevant
	Cincinnati.com How to find out if you got your measles vaccines Cincinnati.com Daniel Salmon, a professor at Johns Hopkins University and expert in the epidemiology of measles outbreaks, said everyone should locate their immunization records, and parents should make sure their children got the recommended two doses of the measles ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Babies with heart defects also prone to cancer, researchers say UPI.com Newborns with a heart defect may have two strikes against their future health, rather than one. Advertisement. Babies with heart birth defects appear to have a higher risk of developing childhood cancer, compared to those without a heart abnormality, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Daily Telegram First case of chronic wasting disease found in Washtenaw County deer The Daily Telegram An adult buck found acting ill in Salem Township tested positive for the disease, making Washtenaw the 15th county in Michigan to identify CWD in its wild deer population. The Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The News Herald Party now, pay later? Should Spring breakers worry about getting cancer from binge drinking? The News Herald The News Herald sat down with Dr. Alison Moody, a breast surgeon and board-certified general surgeon at Ascension Sacred Heart in Panama City, to get her take on the Jan. 3 alcohol-cancer report. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net The Unexpected Effects of GLP-1 Medications on Women's Health News-Medical.net Metabolic and hormonal effects. Reproductive health. Bone and cardiovascular health. Neuropsychiatric considerations. Future research and clinical implications. Conclusion. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) were initially developed ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net The Natural Molecule That Could Rival Ozempic News-Medical.net Introduction Discovery of the non-incretin peptide hormone. Mechanism of action. Comparative analysis with ozempic. Future research and potential applications. Conclusion. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that more than 40% of adults ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Debunked myths that vaccines cause autism are increasing stigma The Guardian Matthew Shallenberger, father to an 11-year-old autistic son in Tennessee, says this myth is harmful because "it treats autism as some dreadful disease to avoid at all costs.". Flag as irrelevant
	The Columbus Dispatch Ohio health officials say drop in measles vaccinations 'alarming' as cases grow in US The Columbus Dispatch Measles outbreaks in the southwest U.S. highlight the risks associated with declining vaccination rates. The CDC emphasizes the effectiveness of the MMR vaccine, stating it is 97% effective with two doses. The Ohio ... Flag as irrelevant
	UDaily Bird flu battle stations UDaily Article by Michele Walfred Photos by Michele Walfred and Katie Peikes and courtesy of Georgie Cartanza March 18, 2025. UD on the frontline of avian influenza. In late fall, approximately 237,000 wild birds, representing 32 waterfowl species, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study explores the link between diet, blood glucose, and cancer risk News-Medical.net For humans and organisms with human-like glucose metabolism, increasing blood sugar levels can lead to oxidative stress, DNA damage, protein glycation, and inflammation, all of which are risk factors for cancer. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net GP reveals seven ways to relieve endometriosis symptoms News-Medical.net Other symptoms include Irregular or heavy periods, pelvic pain when either passing urine or opening the bowel, fatigue, and difficulty getting pregnant." Dr Bhavini Shah, GP Online Doctor, LloydsPharmacy. 7 ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Oropouche virus: Emerging threats, symptoms, and prevention News-Medical.net In regions affected by Oropouche, several other concerning viruses are also endemic, such as Zika, Malaria, dengue, and chikungunya. Sustained transmission of Oropouche in the United States is unlikely due to differences in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News The Medical Minute: Don't snooze on sleep apnea Penn State Health News "A lot of people come in with their bed partner, who reports loud snoring or pauses in breathing," explains Kahn. "Others say they never feel refreshed. They sleep all night and wake up still tired.". Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Risk for MI in People Aged 50 Years and Younger Monthly Prescribing Reference HealthDay News — Cannabis use is associated with an increased risk for adverse cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction (MI), according to a study published online March 18 in JACC Advances to coincide with the annual meeting of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Cannabis use found to raise heart attack risk among younger adults News-Medical.net Marijuana use has risen in the United States, especially in states where it is legal to buy, sell and use the drug recreationally. In the retrospective study, researchers found that cannabis users younger than age 50 were over six times as likely to suffer ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Oral Health Throughout Life campaign provides actionable guidance to maintain healthy smiles News-Medical.net The first dentist visit should occur when a child's first tooth erupts, with preventive guidance on diet, brushing, and oral care. Studies report that around 50% of children experience tooth decay by toddler age, ... Flag as irrelevant
	news.llu.edu Listen to your body: Understanding colorectal cancer risk at any age news.llu.edu Colorectal cancer rates are rising among younger adults, prompting experts to emphasize the importance of recognizing symptoms and seeking medical attention, regardless of age or screening guidelines. While the recommended age for routine colorectal ... Flag as irrelevant
	news9.com KWTV Allergy report finds Tulsa among top 5 worst places to live with seasonal allergies news9.com KWTV A new report lists several major cities across the United States as being the worst to live in for those with sensitivity to allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), Tulsa falls just behind Wichita, Kansas, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLWT Cincinnati Ohio health officials speak on nationwide measles outbreak, importance of vaccinations WLWT Cincinnati Bruce Vanderhoff, director of the Ohio Department of Health, hosted the press conference, along with Dr. Matthew Washam, an infections disease doctor at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus. Flag as irrelevant
	www.dvm360.com Additional cat food company announces recall over H5N1 concerns www.dvm360.com On March 15, 2025, Savage Pet Food located in El Cajon, California, announced the recall of 66 Large Chicken Boxes 84 oz, and 74 Small Chicken Boxes 21 oz, because it has the potential to contain H5N1. The products have an affected lot/best by date of ... Flag as irrelevant
	WYFF Greenville Greenville ranks 9th worst city in the US for allergies WYFF Greenville Experiencing a runny nose or itchy throat? Well, you are not alone as seasonal allergies have returned and the city of Greenville ranks high among the worst cities for allergies. In a report released Tuesday by The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of ... Flag as irrelevant
	PRNewswire FDA Makes Recommendations for 2025-2026 Influenza Vaccines Clinical Advisor Following a comprehensive analysis of US and global surveillance data, it was decided that the influenza vaccine will again be a trivalent formulation containing 2 influenza A subtype viruses (H1N1 and H3N2) and 1 influenza type B virus. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 10 Philadelphia Bringing awareness to colorectal cancer. Doctor says screening is key NBC 10 Philadelphia Temple University Hospital Dr. Curtis Tmiyamoto tells NBC10's Keith Jones about "a very important topic" — potentially life-saving colorectal cancer screening. The doctor also explains signs of colon issues and the lifestyle changes you can make to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India 10 simple anti-inflammatory foods already present in your kitchen Times of India Your kitchen holds powerful anti-inflammatory foods that naturally support health. These everyday ingredients help reduce inflammation, boost immunity, and promote overall well-being without extra effort or expense. Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Study finds unique brain changes linked to witnessing trauma Science Daily For years, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand. But what about those who witness it -- military veterans, first responders, health care workers, or bystanders to violence -- who ... Flag as irrelevant
	NTV American Academy of physicians say it's not too late to get your flu shot NTV The most recent CDC influenza surveillance report reveals that 44 jurisdictions had influenza activity of "high" or "very high," yet vaccination activity remains low across the country. Amid increased hesitation toward immunizations and misinformation ... Flag as irrelevant

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