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You're not crazy. Allergy season is getting worse. | The Excerpt On a special episode (first released on April 10, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: It's allergy season and that means sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes for many. If you've wondered if your allergies are getting worse, you're not alone.
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Mpox activity escalates in Uganda as vaccine shipments to Africa pass 1 million doses Mpox activity in African countries continues at a steady pace, with the region averaging about 3,000 new cases each week and the situation intensifying in Uganda, health officials from Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said ...
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Child, adult COVID survivors more likely to have heart disease, symptoms, data suggest New studies from the United States and Poland detail COVID-19's cardiovascular toll, with one suggesting that infected children face significantly higher odds of conditions such as high blood pressure and heart failure and the other revealing that ...
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Experts Doubt Kennedy's Timetable for Finding the Cause of Autism "We've launched a massive testing and research effort that's going to involve hundreds of scientists from around the world," Mr. Kennedy announced at a cabinet meeting held by President Trump. "By September, we will know what has caused the autism epidemic ...
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AI used for skin cancer checks at London hospital Chelsea and Westminster Hospital said its AI technology has been approved to give patients the all-clear without having to see a doctor. An NHS hospital in west London is pioneering the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help check for skin cancer.
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US measles total passes 700 as Arkansas reports first cases All but 11 patients were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status. So far, 56 patients have been hospitalized, and the number of deaths remains at 2. Three cases have now been reported in El Paso ...
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'Dance with Parkinson's group gives us new spark' A woman who has Parkinson's and is cared for by her husband says dance sessions for patients has "given us a new spark". Jacqui Pannett, 71, said the classes help her feel "peaceful" because other people in the group experience similar symptoms to her, ...
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What to know about depression symptoms and treatments Everyone feels depressed from time to time. But not everyone has depression. Depression, also referred to as major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a condition that can cause severe symptoms related to the way you feel, think and go about ...
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US reports highest number of measles cases since 2019: CDC How contagious is measles?Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to humans, experts say. The U.S. has recorded ...
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US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here's what to know Other states with active outbreaks — defined as three or more cases — include New Mexico, Indiana, Kansas, Ohio and Oklahoma. The multistate outbreak confirms health experts' fears that the virus will take hold ...
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Measles cases rise to 700, adding pressure to RFK Jr. Kennedy visited Gaines County to comfort the family of an 8-year-old girl who died from the disease. The HHS secretary promoted the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine as the as the "most effective" way to prevent the spread of measles.
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HIV patients react to DOGE's cutting of research funding grants at UCLA WESTWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- New data released this week shows the Department of Government Efficiency task force claims it cut $109 million dollars in federal grants from UCLA. A lot of that money was funding critical HIV research and care.
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No Sign of Texas Measles Outbreak Slowing, Contrary to RFK Jr.'s Claims On four separate occasions, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services secretary, has suggested that the measles outbreak in Texas, which is now over 500 cases, is beginning to subside and grow more slowly. But a review of state data indicates ...
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Kennedy sets September deadline to identify cause of rising US autism rates WASHINGTON, April 10 (Reuters) - The United States will identify the cause of autism by September, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Thursday, setting a deadline for an answer that has eluded scientists for decades.
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Measles Was 'Eliminated' in the US in 2000. The Current Outbreak May Change That The U.S. formally eliminated measles in 2000 thanks to widespread vaccination, but public health experts fear the current growing outbreak of the disease may allow it to reclaim its hold. By Lauren J. Young edited by Dean Visser. Sick child with red ...
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Cold and flu medicine recalled over potential child poisoning: See affected product On Thursday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for Safetussin's Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu tablet blister packs. The product's packaging does not comply with the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, which requires ...
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You're Not Imagining It: Your Pollen Allergies Are Lasting Longer In the Southeast, the yellow mist of pollen might have peaked already. But for the millions of allergy sufferers in the colder parts of the country, the season of misery will be around for a while. And scientists believe that our warming climate is ...
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Public health alert: Contagious measles patient was at NJ Turnpike service area WOODBRIDGE — Were you or someone you know at the Thomas Edison Service Area on the New Jersey Turnpike last Saturday night, April 5? The New Jersey Department of Health is warning anyone there at that time that a non-resident with measles, ...
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Free gym memberships for people with Parkinson's Bromsgrove Sport and Leisure Centre, run by Everyone Active in partnership with the district council, designed the scheme alongside the charity Parkinson's UK. The membership provides free access to gym, swim and group exercise for ...
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The truth about alcohol and your brain: Scientists put a number on the years heavy drinking takes off your life Additionally, former heavy drinkers had greater cognitive decline and brain damage. "Heavy alcohol consumption is a major global health concern linked to increased health problems and death," said study author Alberto Fernando Oliveira Justo ...
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Health Rounds: Incontinence after stroke closer to being correctable Brain-imaging studies are giving researchers a better understanding of the cause of incontinence after a stroke that could lead to therapies for restoring bladder control in these patients, according to a report published on Thursday.
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Health officials: Measles is "only a car ride away" CANTON, New York (WWNY) - Measles: 'Only a car ride away.' It's a recent message from state officials advising New Yorkers to be vaccinated before making a trip north. Across the border in Ontario, measles cases are up with 804 cases so far in 2025.
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'It's a red flag': Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion or promote other desired health outcomes. Some of the endorsed approaches may be ...
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Fremont residents notified after dead bat tests positive for rabies - The Fremont Police Department is putting residents on alert after a dead bat tested positive for rabies near a home in the Niles neighborhood. The bat was found Tuesday near a residence on De Salle Avenue ...
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Blood test could detect Parkinson's disease before symptoms emerge About 153,000 people live with Parkinson's in the UK, and scientists who undertook the research said the test could "revolutionise" an early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, "paving the way for timely interventions and improved patient outcomes".
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RNA-based blood test identifies Parkinson's before symptoms appear Researchers have developed a simple and cost-effective blood test capable of detecting Parkinson's disease long before symptoms emerge, comparing the current state of diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases to the fight against cancer 50 years ago—when ...
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RSV-associated infections linked to higher one year mortality in adults A major study presented today at ESCMID Global 2025 has revealed that adults with respiratory syncytial virus-associated acute respiratory infection (RSV-ARI) face a 2.7-fold higher risk of death within one year compared to the general population.
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Health Department Issues Notification About Potential Measles Exposure Pennsylvania Hospital Emergency Department. 800 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Sunday April 6, 2025, between 3:55 p.m. and 11:20 p.m. · Holy Redeemer Hospital Emergency Department. 1648 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA 19046 ...
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| How climate change is making hay fever more miserable MARIA GODOY, BYLINE: Back when she was in her first year of medical school at George Washington University, Alisha Pershad would shadow other doctors at the ear, nose and throat clinic. She quickly noticed a trend among hay fever sufferers.
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Lower-calorie Mediterranean diet and exercise limit bone loss, even during weight loss, study finds Older women who stayed on a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet, walked and did resistance training for three years improved their bone density, especially in their lower backs, a new study found. "A reduced-energy Mediterranean diet involves ...
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SURMOUNT-1 trial finds tirzepatide supports long term weight control However, there is not yet clear literature that nadir weight is clinically relevant. This post hoc analysis of the SURMOUNT-1 study, at 3 years, aimed to assess weight regain from nadir weight over 3 years (36 months / 176 weeks) with tirzepatide treatment ...
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Cough, cold and flu medicine being recalled for faulty packaging The over-the-counter medicine contains acetaminophen, which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. But the packaging of the Safetussin ...
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Common respiratory infection triples the risk of death, study reveals The risk is three times higher within a year. RSV can lead to hospitalization and intensive care. Healthcare costs are also more than double. Vaccination is essential for vulnerable groups. Researchers hope for more targeted preventive ...
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Zoster Vaccine Has Dementia-Preventing or Delaying Effect HealthDay News — Zoster vaccination seems to have a dementia-preventing or dementia-delaying effect, according to a study published online April 2 in Nature. Markus Eyting, Ph.D., from Stanford University in California, and colleagues examined the ...
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See how many students in your Colorado school district are vaccinated against measles The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment tracks vaccination rates in school districts, child care centers, and colleges and universities. Overall, nearly 94% of students in preschool through 12th grade have gotten the MMR vaccine, according ...
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Cleveland's high diabetes rate prompts new MidTown treatment center The facility is meant to provide support within walking distance of Cleveland's MidTown neighborhood, which has higher than average diabetes rates, said Dr. Betul Hatipoglu, endocrinologist and medical director of the UH Diabetes & Metabolic Care Center.
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What is ALS? The motor neuron disease Eric Dane has been diagnosed with He adds that ALS is a form of MND that affects both the motor cells in the outside layer of the brain (cerebral cortex) and the spinal cord, which impacts the brain stem, meaning it can affect both muscle function and speech.
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How worried should Sask. people be about measles? When measles cases started resurfacing this year, pediatrician Ayishi Kurji had to brush up on her reading, because Canada had declared the contagious disease eliminated back in 1998. "I've never seen measles because it's not something that's been ...
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New fitness metric may predict heart disease risk better than steps or heart rate, finds study Researchers developed DHRPS as a simple ratio: an individual's average daily heart rate divided by the number of steps taken per day. The higher the DHRPS, the more heartbeats per step, is an indication of lower cardiovascular efficiency and potentially ...
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Seventeen Modifiable Risk Factors Shared by Stroke, Dementia, and Late-Life Depression HealthDay News — Seventeen modifiable risk factors are shared by stroke, dementia, and late-life depression, according to a review published online April 3 in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. Jasper Senff, MD, from Massachusetts ...
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People using drug Mounjaro sustain weight loss over three years, trial finds Study into medication known as 'King Kong' of weight loss drugs throws fresh light on effects of longer-term use. Nicola Davis Science correspondent. Fri 11 Apr 2025 18.00 EDT. Share. People who use the drug Mounjaro are able to sustain weight loss for ...
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| Colon cancer survivors who exercise regularly live longer GODOY: That's Dr. Jeff Meyerhardt, a gastrointestinal medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He says researchers have long known that exercise can improve survival rates in colon cancer patients. MEYERHARDT: ...
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Being married linked to increased risk of dementia – new study Would you believe me if I told you that staying single or ending your marriage could lower your odds of getting dementia? A new study led by researchers at Florida State University somewhat shockingly suggests that unmarried people are less likely to ...
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Apathy and lack of motivation are symptoms of cancer cachexia, research suggests Cancer ravages both body and mind. If you've ever lost loved ones to the disease, you might recognize the physical and emotional changes cancer patients often endure during their final months. They seem drained of strength and spirit.
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A 'new medical age': 70 years of polio vaccination A 'new medical age': 70 years of polio vaccination ... 12 April marks the 70th anniversary of the world's first polio vaccine, a world-altering technology. 11 April 2025; 11 ...
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The day polio met its match: Celebrating 70 years of the Salk vaccine Seventy years ago, on April 12, 1955, a scientific breakthrough changed the course of public health and inspired hope worldwide. The polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk and colleagues was officially declared "safe, effective, and potent"—a moment ...
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A Guide to Healthy Habits for Menopause Menopause is a time of many changes. This is a good time to think about maintaining healthy habits such as eating a balanced diet, getting regular physical activity, and nurturing your mental health. The menopausal transition can cause a wide variety ...
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Particulate matter and co-occurring genetic risk induce oxidative stress and cardiac and brain Alzheimer's pathology Amyloid-beta (Aβ) aggregates, an Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathological hallmark, extend beyond the brain to the heart of heart failure (HF) and AD patients. Being diseases of the elderly, increased prevalence is expected as the population ages.
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Zapping the Zoster Virus and Dodging Dementia Vaccination against shingles may come with a surprising perk. A recent study posits that the vaccine for herpes zoster, also known as shingles, protects against more than a painful, angry rash. According to real-world data, individuals who received the ...
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Measles case identified in a King County adult Measles is a highly contagious and potentially severe disease that causes fever, rash, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. If one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not protected. It mainly spreads through ...
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