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	health Daily update ⋅ March 7, 2025
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	NPR Amid a growing measles outbreak, doctors worry RFK is sending the wrong message NPR News of a second death comes as infectious disease doctors worry that the federal government's messaging about the outbreak is putting more emphasis on treatments like vitamin A than on vaccination, even as misinformation about some of these treatments is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Autoimmune Disease Misdiagnoses Can Cause Long-Term Harm Medscape Doctors who dismiss symptoms of autoimmune diseases as psychiatric or psychosomatic can cause lasting harm, a University of Cambridge study has warned. Conditions such as lupus and vasculitis are often misdiagnosed, leading to serious consequences for ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Trial finds male-partner antibiotic treatment cuts bacterial vaginosis recurrence CIDRAP The results of a randomized controlled trial conducted in Australia indicate that the addition of antibiotic treatment for male partners of women who have bacterial vaginosis (BV) significantly reduces recurrence of the infection, researchers reported ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Is Intermittent Fasting Worth Considering for Your Patients? Medscape "I prescribe it to most people," he told Medscape Medical News, "…because it's one of the core impacts or core effects on improving metabolism over time." Kogan, the chief medical ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Unvaccinated New Mexico Resident Dies of Suspected Measles The New York Times An unvaccinated person who died in New Mexico has tested positive for measles, state health officials said on Thursday, possibly the second such fatality in a growing outbreak that began in West Texas. The officials have not yet confirmed that measles ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times 6 Sources of Protein That Aren't Meat The New York Times "You hear the argument that eating healthy is expensive," said Sara Elnakib, a dietitian and public health expert at Rutgers University. But you can enjoy plant-based sources of protein like beans right out of the can or ready-to-eat whole grains heated in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Mpox vaccination gains steam in Kinshasa, DR Congo CIDRAP Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) launched an mpox vaccination campaign in Kinshasa, one of the country's hot spots, just 10 days ago, and health workers have already immunized more than 300,000 people, officials from ... Flag as irrelevant
	UT News | The University of Texas at Austin Research Identifies Key Antibodies for Development of Broadly Protective Norovirus Vaccine UT News | The University of Texas at Austin AUSTIN, Texas — Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National Institutes of Health, have discovered a strategy to fight back against norovirus, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAL Baltimore Get the Facts: Measles cases are 3 times higher this year as vaccination rates fall WBAL Baltimore Only 11 states achieved herd immunity, or a vaccination rate of over 95%, during the 2023-24 school year, according to CDC data. Herd immunity means that when most people are vaccinated in a community, the community is more resistant to the spread of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Canada Faces Rising Measles Cases: Public Health Urges Vaccination Amid Growing Threat Infection Control Today "I strongly urge all Canadians to ensure they are vaccinated against measles—check to see if you are up to date before travelling. If needed, the vaccine should be administered at least two weeks before departure, but even last-minute vaccinations offer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico 'He needs to do much more': RFK Jr.'s measles response under scrutiny Politico The health secretary's muted response to the first major disease outbreak on his watch worries even some allies. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Flag as irrelevant
	Capital Public Radio News Why this year's flu season is hitting harder Capital Public Radio News Data from the California Department of Public Health found that roughly 1 in 5 Californians were still testing positive for the week ending Feb. 22. Other respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and RSV are currently not as prevalent with a 2% and 5% test ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Physicians React to Measles Outbreaks: 'It's Very Frustrating' Medscape The measles outbreak in West Texas that has killed one child to date and spread to neighboring New Mexico has pediatricians and other physicians across the country rethinking patient protocols as cases emerge elsewhere. Flag as irrelevant
	Northwestern University NewsCenter 'The measles vaccine is our best tool to protect individuals against the virus' Northwestern University NewsCenter Expert can speak about the rise in cases, efficacy of newly suggested treatment options, appropriate childhood vaccination schedules, the severity of the disease and waning herd immunity. CHICAGO --- Northwestern University infectious disease expert ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC7 Bay Area Tylenol use during pregnancy possibly linked to higher risk of ADHD in kids, study finds ABC7 Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen increases the likelihood that a child will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published Feb. 6 in Nature Mental Health. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Alzheimer's Relationship With Menopause Explored MedPage Today Two studies investigated hormonal factors that may influence Alzheimer's disease risk in women. · One study linked menopausal hormone therapy with increased tau buildup in older women's brains. · The other tied early menopause to reduced synaptic integrity ... Flag as irrelevant
	Toronto Sun Canada seeing noticeable increase in measles cases, health agency says Reuters In the week ending February 15, there were 96 confirmed cases of measles, a serious airborne disease caused by a virus that can lead to severe complications and even death. The surge is linked to ... Flag as irrelevant
	WLTX.com Texas pastor celebrates school's lowest vaccination rate in the state WLTX.com Mercy Culture pastor Landon Schott, whose Mercy Culture Preparatory Academy has a measles vaccination rate of 14.29%, posted a video on Instagram. Author: Ryan Osborne. Published: ... Flag as irrelevant
	HSPH News The silent killer: A paradigm shift in understanding tuberculosis HSPH News Advances in genomic surveillance have revealed that tuberculosis is vastly underdiagnosed around the world. A growing awareness of the prevalence of asymptomatic patients—and their roles in transmitting the deadly disease—is driving urgent research ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 6 South Florida Doctors urge vaccine as superintendent, surgeon general discuss Palmetto High measles outbreak NBC 6 South Florida The measles outbreak at Palmetto Senior High School is still confined to one student, according to the Florida Department of Health and Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The state's surgeon general revealed the student is a girl, but we don't know her ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of California Your bird flu questions, answered University of California "Avian influenza is not new — it has been around for decades," said Mark Stetter, dean of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. "But what is new is this virus is changing, and it's changing in multiple ways that have raised concerns lately.". Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Unvaccinated New Mexico resident tests positive for measles after dying ABC News A possible second measles death has been recorded in the U.S. this year after a New Mexico resident tested positive for the virus following their death. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) said on Thursday the individual was unvaccinated and ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Heart Association Replacing butter with plant-based oils may reduce the risk of premature death American Heart Association The analysis also found that a higher intake of plant-based oils was associated with a lower risk of premature death from all causes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Participants who replaced 10 gm (almost a ... Flag as irrelevant
	phila.gov The latest on the Montgomery County measles case and how to protect yourself phila.gov While at least 93% of children in Philadelphia are vaccinated by age 6, more cases of measles in the region puts our communities at risk. The good news? Measles is preventable with the MMR vaccine ... Flag as irrelevant
	KFVS 'It saves your life': Things to know during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month KFVS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News How Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonist drugs turn down 'food noise' and cravings ABC News When Jenni* started using a medication called liraglutide to lose weight, she noticed changes not just in her appetite, but in how she thought about food. Where the smell of hot chips in the deep fryer would previously elicit a deep craving for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Long-Term NSAID Use Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk Monthly Prescribing Reference HealthDay News — Long-term nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use is associated with reduced dementia risk, according to a study published online March 5 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Eating ultra-processed foods harms your gut—here's how inflammation takes hold News-Medical.net Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) adversely impact the equilibrium of the gut microbiome by promoting a pro-inflammatory environment, reducing microbial diversity, and increasing intestinal permeability, all of which contribute to inflammation and dysbiosis. Flag as irrelevant
	Q13 FOX (Seattle) Dysentery outbreak in Oregon leaves at least 40 sickened: What to know Q13 FOX (Seattle) Since January 2025, 40 new cases have been reported, according to a county health official. Shigella bacteria cause shigellosis, which is an illness that impacts the intestines. Flag as irrelevant
	McKnight's Long Term Care News Report: Weight, resistance training may help older adults tackle insomnia McKnight's Long Term Care News Weight and resistance training could be the best type of workout to help older adults combat insomnia, a new report shows. Aerobics or a mix of balance and flexibility workouts may also help to a lesser degree, the report suggested. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Diabetes drug could reduce heart failure in cancer survivors News-Medical.net A common type of diabetes medication could help cancer patients make a better long-term recovery, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Many cancer patients go on to develop heart failure - because of the cancer itself and also ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times Comprehensive Care for Women During Menopause: Addressing Bone Health and Cardiovascular Risk Pharmacy Times How do you collaborate with other health care providers to ensure comprehensive care for patients experiencing perimenopause or menopause? Related Videos. Flag as irrelevant
	WUNC A poultry disease expert at NC State explains bird flu WUNC Colloquially "bird flu," or officially the H5N1 avian influenza, has been spreading among wild birds and poultry. While the public health risk remains low, there are some preventative measures you can take. Guest. Dr. Rocio Crespo, a poultry ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News 'Cases are circulating': Health units provide update on measles outbreak CTV News It includes Elgin, Oxford, Norfolk, Haldimand, and Brant Counties, along with the cities of St. Thomas and Brantford. Both health units have stepped up contact tracing and have started offering vaccine clinics ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber VashonBePrepared: Preparing for measles and handling power outages Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber Adults born before 1957 are presumed to have natural immunity against measles because there were no vaccines to prevent infection at the time, so most children contracted the disease. Public health experts suggest that adults vaccinated before 1968 ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Tailored Laser and Light-Based Therapies for Acne, Skin of Color, and Inflammatory Conditions www.dermatologytimes.com Lal, an adult, pediatric, and cosmetic dermatologist based in Scottsdale, Arizona, highlighted the utility of phototherapy, particularly narrowband UV-B devices, in managing inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo. Flag as irrelevant
	NYU Langone Health Kidney transplant recipients with NYU Langone Health It remained unclear, however, whether physicians should prescribe the drugs, given their known side effects, which include inflammation in the pancreas and liver problems. There had also been concern that GLP-1 agonists might ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC7 New York Dozens of birds infected by bird flu at NYC poultry market ABC7 New York NEW YORK (WABC) -- Another 150 birds at a Queens live poultry market have died due to a bird flu outbreak, according to the CDC. This is the first case in New York City since early February when over 1,000 birds were infected. Bird markets in New York ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIFR 'Dementia is really hard': Rockford woman says more needs to be done to support families of dementia patients WIFR Around the start of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Scientists discover new strategy to fight back against norovirus News-Medical.net Their new study, published in Science Translational Medicine, identifies powerful antibodies capable of neutralizing a wide range of norovirus strains. The finding could lead to the design of broadly effective norovirus vaccine, as well as the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Environmental Health News Microplastics are turning up in human organs, raising health concerns Environmental Health News Scientists are finding microplastics in human blood, lungs, and even the brain, sparking concerns over potential health risks, including inflammation, organ damage, and links to diseases like dementia and heart conditions. Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times India faces major Guillain-Barré syndrome epidemic www.thelancet.com More than 300 cases have been reported, which experts have linked to infection with Campylobacter jejuni. Samaan Lateef reports from Mumbai. At least 21 people have died and nearly 300 have been affected by Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) in India, ... Flag as irrelevant
	healthpolicy-watch.news Mpox Testing Rate Plummets to 17% in DRC healthpolicy-watch.news Only 17% of suspected mpox tests in the the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had been tested in the past week – a drop of almost 10%, Dr Ngashi Ngongo, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) lead on mpox, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Senators Press Makary on Abortion Pills and Vaccines The New York Times At a confirmation hearing for Dr. Marty Makary on Thursday, senators focused heavily on the safety of the abortion pill, with Republican lawmakers urging him to restrict access and Democratic lawmakers demanding that he maintain its current ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Gazette A dietary swap that could lengthen your life? Harvard Gazette Substituting butter with plant-based oils daily may lower risk of premature death by up to 17 percent, according to a new study out of Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and the Broad Institute. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Getting your best sleep in 2025 NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth On Sunday, March 9, we spring forward and lose a precious hour of sleep. The loss can be tough, making Daylight Saving Time a great time to re-evaluate your and your loved ones' sleeping habits. Dr. Mohsin Maqbool from Texas Health Plano helped us find ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Sitting for long hours has the same consequences as smoking, drinking? Times of India Excessive sitting is likened to physical inactivity and poses serious health risks. The WHO advises at least 150 minutes of weekly exercise. Sedentary lifestyles heighten the risks of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and mental health issues. Flag as irrelevant
	STAT Using oil, seed oils included, instead of butter lowered risk of premature death, says study STAT Among vegetable oils, olive oil, canola oil, and soybean oil specifically were associated with lower mortality risk. "This new research adds to a large body of science on the health benefits of these plant ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Associated Press Paralyzed man moves robotic arm with his thoughts Science Daily Date: March 6, 2025; Source: University of California - San Francisco; Summary: Researchers have enabled a man who is paralyzed to control a robotic arm through a device that relays signals from his brain to a computer. He was able to grasp, ... Flag as irrelevant
	St. Peter's Health Partners WTEN: Women's Health Wednesday – Endometriosis St. Peter's Health Partners From the story: The diagnosis can often be delayed because many women will present symptoms that mimic other conditions. Symptoms can include: Chronic pelvic pain; Most noticeable during the menstrual cycle ... Flag as irrelevant

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