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	health Daily update ⋅ March 4, 2025
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	CNN Vaccination rates are declining and measles cases are climbing. More preventable diseases could re-emerge next CNN The measles outbreak is surging in West Texas, especially in under-vaccinated communities, but it's not just coverage with the measles vaccine that is lagging behind. The use of other key vaccines in the childhood immunization schedule has decreased ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Measles cases reported in Philadelphia area and in Texas traveler CIDRAP The Montgomery County Department of Health, which includes the Philadelphia area, yesterday reported a measles case in an unvaccinated resident, a child who rode a shuttle bus from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape From Heart to Hormones: The Far-Reaching Effects of Sleep Medscape Sleep affects multiple physiological systems; however, a comprehensive overview has not yet been reported. A study published in Nature Medicine analyzed sleep characteristics in adults and their associations between sleep traits and body ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Texas measles outbreak fueled by distrust in public health and personal choice ABC News As measles — a preventable disease the U.S. considered eliminated in 2000 — spreads through West Texas' rural expanse, Klassen is sticking to an approach on vaccines that is a key tenet for Mennonites. Family leaders are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Texas Tribune West Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates Texas Tribune In rural West Texas, measles has sickened nearly 150 people, most of them unvaccinated. A school-age child has died. The virus is spreading among Gaines County's Mennonite community, where government mandates are not trusted. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP H5N1 findings prompt another raw pet food recall CIDRAP Wild Coast Raw, based in Olympia, Washington, on March 1 announced a recall of certain lots of its frozen raw pet food for cats after an investigation into severe cat illnesses in Oregon and Washington turned up the outbreak strain of H5 avian flu in ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News CDC says it is monitoring unknown disease in Congo ABC News The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is closely monitoring an unknown disease that has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the agency said in a statement on Monday. "CDC is monitoring the situation closely and engaging ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News AAV Gene Therapy for Maple Syrup Urine Disease Shows Promise Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a rare genetic inborn error of metabolism characterized by recurrent life-threatening neurologic crises and progressive brain injury. The disease is typically caused by biallelic mutations in genes (branched-chain ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Over 50% of adults predicted to be obese by 2050 BBC News The findings come in a new study of global data published in The Lancet journal, covering more than 200 countries. Researchers warn that obesity levels are predicted to accelerate rapidly during the remainder of this decade, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress How to treat spring allergies: A graduated approach Medical Xpress Spring brings warmer weather, but for allergy sufferers, it also means sneezing, wheezing and itchy eyes. Instead of enjoying the season, you may be battling congestion and brain fog. So, what can you do to manage your spring allergy symptoms? Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Cluster of community deaths in Basankusu, Equateur- Democratic Republic of the Congo World Health Organization On 9 February 2025, officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported to regional health authorities a cluster of 24 unexplained community deaths in a single village in Ekoto health area, Basankusu health zone, Equateur province. Flag as irrelevant
	WBAL Baltimore Flu activity continues to decline in US, latest CDC data shows WBAL Baltimore Since the start of October, the CDC estimates there have been at least 33 million influenza illnesses, 480,000 hospitalizations and 21,000 deaths during this flu cycle. Flu-related pediatric deaths have totaled 98, with 12 reported this week. Flag as irrelevant
	KGW.com Multnomah County reports increase in Shigella-related illness KGW.com Severe Shigella cases — also known as dysentery — can be fatal, though the bacterial strains now circulating in Oregon tend to cause milder illness. Author: Anthony Macuk (KGW). Flag as irrelevant
	WKRC TV Cincinnati Most intense flu season in 15 years; fears of life-threatening brain complication in kids WKRC TV Cincinnati The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 19,000 people have died from the flu so far this winter, including 86 children. Thursday, the CDC reported at least nine of those children experienced brain complications, and it has asked state ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times FDA Annual Flu Vaccine Meeting and CDC's 'Wild to Mild' Campaign Canceled Pharmacy Times The cancellation of key public health initiatives by the FDA and CDC has sparked concerns among health care leaders, highlighting the growing instability within federal health agencies under Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s leadership. Flag as irrelevant
	Asheville Citizen-Times Heart disease is leading cause of death in US adults; who should get screened? Asheville Citizen-Times These screenings include blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, and family history. Those with strong family histories of early, unexplained sudden death, heart attacks, severely elevated cholesterol, valve problems, or known genetic ... Flag as irrelevant
	NET Nebraska Nebraska health officials react to nationwide increase in measles cases NET Nebraska March 3, 2025, noon · 3 min read. child vaccine.jpg (Photo by CDC on Unsplash). Last week a child died in Lubbock, Texas after being hospitalized for measles. The child was not vaccinated, and the last reported death due to measles in the U.S. happened ... Flag as irrelevant
	WXYZ Ask Dr. Nandi: What is a graduated approach to treating spring allergies? WXYZ This time of year, my patients start asking for advice. If you have spring allergies, you know how tough they can be. Pollen triggers your immune system to overreact, leading to sneezing, watery eyes, congestion, a scratchy throat, wheezing, and coughing. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 7 San Diego 5th San Diego County teen dies from flu this season NBC 7 San Diego Of the five teens who have died from the flu this season, all had not received a flu vaccine. Two had underlying medical conditions. By Christina Bravo and Danielle Smith • Published 6 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago. Log in or create a free profile to ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC4 Washington Why this flu season is the worst in 15 years NBC4 Washington New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the majority of states are reporting high or very high flu levels. Positivity rates nationally dropped slightly last week. At Inova Health, flu cases last ... Flag as irrelevant
	13newsnow.com WVEC Colorectal cancer cases are rising among Millennials and Gen Z. Here's what you need to know. 13newsnow.com WVEC NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month begins, doctors are sounding the alarm-- colorectal cancer is no longer just a disease of older adults. Cases among Millennials and Gen Z have doubled in recent years, making it one of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKYC.com Seasonal spring allergies are almost here: What you can do now to avoid suffering later WKYC.com Medical experts emphasize that nasal steroid sprays like Flonase need time to build up in your system before they're fully effective. While antihistamines can wait until symptoms appear, nasal sprays should be started now to prevent falling "behind the ... Flag as irrelevant
	St. Louis Public Radio WashU engineers make microwave-size bird flu detector amid outbreak St. Louis Public Radio Engineers at Washington University have built a sensor that can detect the presence of bird flu particles within minutes. Bird flu has been spreading throughout the United States, with farmers having to kill millions of chickens and turkeys that have ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Global survey shows most people over 50 in India unaware of shingles disease, despite being at risk The Hindu Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Scientists decide makeup of the 2025 flu vaccine Medical Xpress The Francis Crick Institute hosted scientists from across the world last week for a series of data presentations and deliberations, culminating in a decision on which influenza virus strains will be in the vaccines for the northern hemisphere this ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC27 Measles case confirmed in unvaccinated Pa. child ABC27 PENNSYLVANIA (WPHL) — Health officials are investigating a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated Montgomery County child. Disease investigators with the Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) are completing contact tracing. Flag as irrelevant
	What the public needs to do to protect itself against rising measles cases NPR What steps, if any, does the public need to take to protect against the rising number of measles cases? NPR speaks with Dr. Preeti Malani, infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan. Sponsor Message. Facebook; Flipboard Flag as irrelevant
	Smithsonian More Than 1500 Sandhill Cranes Killed by Bird Flu in Indiana, Raising Concerns Among Biologists Smithsonian The tall, slender grey birds are making their annual spring migration to northern breeding grounds. Experts say the virus could become a larger problem if it gets passed to endangered whooping cranes. Sarah Kuta. Daily Correspondent. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Death toll from soil-borne disease melioidosis rises to 16 in Queensland ABC News Another melioidosis death has been recorded in the Townsville area. The death toll in Queensland has risen to 16 amid the unprecedented increase in infections. What's next? A health expert in Cairns says the rate of cases appears to be slowing, ... Flag as irrelevant
	PBS NewsHour CDC IDs Trends in Pediatric Flu Deaths With Influenza-Linked Encephalopathy Monthly Prescribing Reference HealthDay News — During the 2010-2011 to 2024-2025 influenza seasons, 9% of pediatric influenza-associated deaths had influenza-associated encephalopathy or encephalitis (IAE), according to research published in the February 27 issue of the US Centers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Essentia Health Common Carcinogens in Your Everyday Life—and How to Avoid Them Essentia Health "Understanding carcinogens can be complex," said Dr. Bassim Kobrossy, oncologist and hematologist at Essentia Health. "Exposure to a carcinogen does not mean you will develop cancer. Many factors are involved, including the amount and duration of exposure ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca With measles cases rising, Southwestern Public Health steps up immunizations CBC.ca Tran said the infant vaccinations being offered by SWPH are a new option for parents to guard against the highly contagious respiratory virus. Generally, toddlers get their first dose of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine on their first birthday, followed ... Flag as irrelevant
	UC San Diego Health Quantum Properties in Atom-thick Semiconductors Offer New Way to Detect Electrical Signals in Cells UC San Diego Health For decades, scientists have relied on electrodes and dyes to track the electrical activity of living cells. Now, engineers at the University of California San Diego have discovered that quantum materials just a single atom thick can do the job—using ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent A third of the world's children will be obese or overweight in the next 25 years The Independent From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Onmanorama Hospitals in five districts in Kerala asked to be on alert against Nipah in view of mating season of fruit bats The Hindu The Health department has zeroed in on Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kannur, Wayanad and Ernakulam as possible hotspots. Published - March 04, 2025 07:19 pm IST - Kozhikode. Flag as irrelevant
	The ASCO Post Is There Link Between Tattoos and Increased Cancer Risk? The ASCO Post Investigators used data from over 5,900 twins in the Danish Twin Tattoo Cohort to examine tattoo patterns alongside cancer diagnoses. They sought to determine whether tattoo ink may trigger chronic inflammation in the lymph nodes, which could lead to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP COVID 2024-25 vaccines 33% protective against emergency room or urgent care visits, data reveal CIDRAP Late last week in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, authors from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided mid-season vaccine effectiveness (VE) data for the 2024-25 COVID-19 season, and said the current vaccine was 33% ... Flag as irrelevant
	Aljazeera.com Most adults, a third of children will be overweight or obese by 2050: Study Aljazeera.com A third of such people will be living in two regions – MENA and Latin America and the Caribbean, researchers warn. A tape measure is held by a tailor at Maurice Sedwell tailors on Saville Row,. The Lancet research used health data from 204 countries ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 10 Philadelphia Pa. child who caught the measles was too young to be vaccinated, officials say NBC 10 Philadelphia A child is now being treated for the measles in Montgomery County. It's the first confirmed measles case of the year in Pennsylvania. The Health Department says the child was too young to be vaccinated. As investigators track the child's steps to check ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT 1 in 6 young people will have obesity by 2050, analysis predicts STAT Still true. Same for science news, too. Trump's pick to lead NIH brings contradictions to Senate hearing room. NIH nominee Jay Bhattacharya does not fit easily into one box. The Stanford academic and ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAVE 3 Ky. health officials keep an eye on measles cases amid surge in some regions WAVE 3 Unlike Texas, doctors ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Press Measles and the MMR Vaccine District 4 Public Health Measles symptoms appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus, typically including high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes. · More than 95% of the people who receive a single dose of MMR will develop immunity to all three viruses. Flag as irrelevant
	Nevada Appeal March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Have You Been Screened? Saint Luke's Health System A colonoscopy is the most common test used to diagnose colorectal cancer. During the screening, doctors use a camera to look for abnormal growths, or polyps, on the lining of the large intestine. " ... Flag as irrelevant
	Futurity: Research News New biosensor can detect airborne bird flu in under 5 minutes Science Daily Date: March 3, 2025; Source: Washington University in St. Louis; Summary: As highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza continues to spread in the U.S., posing serious threats to dairy and poultry farms, both farmers and public health experts need better ... Flag as irrelevant
	Brighter World Researchers uncover molecules that may influence early childhood development Brighter World Several metabolites – small molecules that are byproducts of human metabolism and microbial fermentation – were inversely associated with developmental outcomes, the McMaster team found. Square headshot of Philip Britz-Mckibbin "Metabolites play important ... Flag as irrelevant
	Island Free Press First case of Avian Bird Flu confirmed in backyard flock in Dare County Island Free Press The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) notified Dare County health officials on March 3, 2025 of a laboratory confirmed positive test result for Highly Pathogenic Avian ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca 1 case of measles confirmed in Guelph area, warns local public health CBC.ca Measles is circulating in the Guelph area after a local case of the virus was confirmed by public health Monday. In addition, a person from outside the region with a confirmed case of measles attended an event in Guelph last month, said a release ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca One case of measles confirmed in Guelph area, warns local public health CBC.ca "Measles is extremely contagious – particularly among unvaccinated people – and can be very dangerous, especially for infants under one year of age. With March Break on the horizon, it is important to be vigilant and protect yourself and your family," ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News SWPH offers early measles vaccines in the wake of more than 100 cases in the region CTV News More than 100 cases have been reported to Southwestern Public Health since October 2024, prompting the health unit to offer the protection of an earlier dose of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine for infants aged six to eleven months. Flag as irrelevant
	Axios Drug overdose deaths rise in Utah as national rate declines Axios Utah's fatal drug overdose rate increased about 8% from 2022 to 2023, new CDC data shows. The big picture: The rate fell 4% nationwide during that same time — but notably grew out West and in Alaska. The national decline in overdose deaths comes as ... Flag as irrelevant

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