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Pancreatic/Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Rates Have Increased in Young Adults Investigators of the cohort study attained pancreatic and colorectal adenocarcinoma incidence rates per 100,000 population for the years 2000 to 2021 from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database. The SEER database collects and ...
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Older People Seeking Care for Cannabis Use at Greater Risk for Dementia The study included the medical records of six million people in Ontario from 2008 to 2021. The authors accounted for health and sociodemographic differences between comparison groups, some of which play a role in cognitive decline.
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Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the US Health departments got an influx of cash to deal with COVID-19, but it wasn't enough to make up for years of neglect. On top of that, trust in vaccines has eroded. Health officials warn the situation is primed to get worse.
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After delays, first vaccine advisory meeting under RFK Jr. set to start For the first time since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took charge of the Department of Health and Human Services, vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are meeting publicly to discuss the nation's vaccine policies.
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Baby with measles exposed others on Michigan State campus, at farmers market, church, more A 1-year-old girl from Ingham County has a confirmed case of the measles, the county health department announced Monday night. The baby exposed others to the highly contagious virus from April 4- ...
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Popular CT Scans Could Account for 5% of All Cancer Cases A Year Computed tomography (CT) scans may account for 5% of all cancers annually, according to a new study out of UC San Francisco that cautions against overusing and overdosing CTs. The danger is greatest for infants, followed by children and adolescents.
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Try these 2 natural remedies to alleviate spring allergy symptoms, allergist says When you're dealing with seasonal allergy symptoms, experts often recommend trying over-the-counter medications first. "The two mainstays of treatment are nasal steroid sprays and antihistamines," Elliot explained. "But it's important to understand how ...
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CDC advisers begin review of vaccine guidelines after months-long delay The panel will vote on April 16 about recommendations for three vaccines, including for respiratory syncytial virus and chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease. The meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices also plans to ...
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Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak reach 561, with 20 new infections confirmed How contagious is measles?Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to humans, experts say. The measles outbreak in ...
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Pregnancy trial to prevent anaemia launched Researchers are hoping a new treatment for pregnant women could help reduce the risk of stillbirth. Figures from a trial being led by NHS Blood and Transplant and the University of Oxford show one in three expectant mothers will develop anaemia.
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Educating Patients About Cobenfy for the Treatment of Schizophrenia Dr Alva is a board-certified psychiatrist, a paid consultant of Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc, and Lundbeck, and Mood Disorders Section Editor for Psychiatric Times. Advertisement ...
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Scientists uncover a breakthrough in how probiotics impact mental health Probiotics could be the next breakthrough supplement to fight negative emotions. Getty Images. As interest grows around how gut health might impact mental health ...
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How inherited genes help shape the course of cancer The findings could have major implications for how doctors treat cancer in the future. While current treatments are largely guided by the genetic makeup of a patient's tumor, this research suggests that looking at a patient's inherited DNA could further ...
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Measles is spreading. Here's how to stay safe. The United States is experiencing a rise in measles, the most contagious virus in the world. · Infectious disease experts worry that the Trump administration's handling of the outbreak centered in West Texas is creating confusion and hindering an effective ...
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Vaccine expert worries child measles deaths are being 'normalized' Measles is an extremely contagious disease. It's also extremely preventable. There's a vaccine. It's highly effective. For decades it has made measles outbreaks in the U.S. relatively rare, and measles deaths rarer still. But the U.S. has now seen more ...
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Fact check: Does a new study say the flu vaccine is dangerous? A new Cleveland Clinic study conducted in the United States on the flu vaccine has grabbed vaccine sceptics' interest, prompting questions and concerns about the vaccine's safety. "Get the flu shot and you are 27% more likely to get the flu!
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Technology Use Linked to Better Brain Health in Older Adults The study, which examined data from more than 411,000 adults ages 50 and older, reveals that engaging with digital devices may actually help protect against cognitive decline and dementia. "The generation that brought ...
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Spring allergies are in bloom. Here's why and what to do about it That's according to a review published Wednesday in the journal The Laryngoscope looking at the link between climate change and allergic rhinitis, or hay fever. So today, we turn back to a classic Short Wave episode ...
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Dangerous 'crises' in sickle cell disease may be amplified by menstrual cycle Pain crises are a primary feature of sickle cell disease, triggering pain when crescent-shaped blood cells block the flow of oxygen to tissues. Now, a new study finds that these crises may be exacerbated by hormonal shifts during the menstrual cycle.
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5 health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, according to science Of all the popular diets out there getting attention for health benefits, there is one that consistently gets big points. The Mediterranean diet, which is chock-full of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats, has been a favorite for decades ...
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Measles cases confirmed in Indiana, Kentucky amid low vaccination rates LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Both Indiana and Kentucky have reported confirmed cases of the measles as vaccination rates in the states remain below national averages. The U.S. has more than double the number of measles cases it saw in all of 2024.
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US CDC advisers to review vaccine guidelines after months-long delay Meeting was postponed after Kennedy was appointed health secretary · Panel to discuss guidelines for RSV and chikungunya vaccines · COVID vaccine recommendations for 2025-2026 season under review.
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World's smallest pacemaker will dissolve when it's no longer needed The tiny pacemaker works along with a small wearable patch on the patient's chest. The patch detects irregular heartbeats and emits pulses of light matching the correct heartbeat pace. Northwestern University researchers have ...
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Blood test detects Parkinson's years before symptoms appear using RNA markers Scientists have developed a fast, non-invasive blood test that can detect Parkinson's disease before tremors begin. By measuring RNA fragments that reflect brain pathology, the test offers new hope for early diagnosis and targeted intervention.
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Hood River County health officials say 2 deaths linked to rare brain disease During that period, the county said, there have been one confirmed and two probable cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, or CJD, a prion disorder somewhat similar to the more commonly known "mad cow disease." So far, two of those cases have resulted in ...
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Want lower blood pressure? Pass the bananas, not the salt When this ratio is out of whack (as it is in most modern diets), blood pressure goes up, and so does the risk of cardiovascular disease and early death. But increasing potassium intake—even without drastically cutting sodium—can lead to better blood ...
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Hantavirus In Madagascar Linked To Black Rats In Agricultural Areas Invasive species cause environmental mayhem when they establish themselves in a new ecosystem. But these interlopers can also impact human health directly. Deadly diseases can jump from animals to humans, as the COVID-19 pandemic vividly illustrated.
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Cannabis use linked to increased dementia risk after emergency care Health data held at ICES were used to compare new diagnoses of dementia for individuals with patterns of cannabis use that required acute care, defined as a visit to the emergency department (ED) or hospitalization. They ...
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After Decades of Misunderstanding, Menopause is Finally Having Its Moment Healthcare providers may not connect symptoms to perimenopause, while patients often naturally seek help from specialists for individual symptoms without realizing their diverse health complaints could all stem from the same hormonal changes. For example, ...
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How Air Pollution Impacts Brain Health It examines how pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) disrupt the blood-brain barrier, impair cognitive development in children, and increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
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Why measles is back in the US and what doctors must know now As measles outbreaks resurface across the U.S., a team of pediatric experts offers urgent clinical and public health insights to prepare a new generation of healthcare providers for a disease many have never encountered firsthand.
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Discovery of special dendritic cells sheds light on food allergy prevention Without properly functioning tolerogenic dendritic cells, mice in the study were more prone to develop food allergies and asthma. Previous work by the team had revealed that these same cells control immune tolerance to friendly gut bacteria ...
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US exceeds 700 measles cases as officials struggle to contain outbreaks As of Friday, the CDC reported 79 hospitalizations, including 45 patients who were under 5. Most measles cases, 97%, occurred in unvaccinated patients or whose vaccination status is unknown.
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Simple medication can save the lives of cardiac patients, study finds Cardiovascular disease is by far the most common cause of death worldwide, and myocardial infarction is the most common acute event. For those who survive a myocardial infarction, the risk of a new heart attack is greatest in the first year after the ...
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Inherited genetic variants play crucial role in cancer development and behavior A new multicenter study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute-funded Clinical Proteomic Tumor Analysis Consortium (CPTAC) and colleagues around the world, has discovered that ...
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Incidence Rates of Colorectal and Pancreatic Cancers Are Rising Most Among Young Adults The national retrospective cohort study used data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database; 275,273 cases of pancreatic adenocarcinoma and 215,200 cases of colorectal adenocarcinoma were identified over a 21-year period (2000–2021).
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Take steps to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections April 13-19 marks STI Awareness Week and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is raising awareness about STI prevention, treatment and testing. STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, are viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that ...
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IDPH Updates School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard with Data From 2024-25 School Year As a pediatrician, I know how important vaccinations are for protective children from preventable illnesses. As measles outbreaks spread through various parts of the United States, it is now more important than ever to make sure you and your family members ...
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New strategy may enable cancer monitoring from blood tests alone A new, error-corrected method for detecting cancer from blood samples is much more sensitive and accurate than prior methods and may be useful for monitoring disease status in patients following treatment, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine ...
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A new type of diabetes has been found by scientists, and it doesn't show the typical symptoms of Type 1 or Type 2 It affects underweight individuals without a family history of diabetes. This condition was first observed in undernourished populations. Researchers at Christian Medical College Vellore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine have found key differences ...
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Pediatrician shares tips on managing children's allergies as spring blooms in Portland PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Spring is here! And while we enjoy the blooming flowers and warmer weather, for many, this time of year also means allergies! ARC PDX sat down with a local pediatrician with Kaiser Permanente to discuss how parents can help ...
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State health department updates school vaccination dashboard Even with a recent nationwide surge in measles cases, the overall measles vaccination rate for school children remains above 95% in Illinois in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, over 70% of schools ...
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Your ultimate guide to de-stressing and embracing calmness Understanding stress · Feeling anxious, irritable, or down · Struggling to sleep or focus · Experiencing headaches, muscle tension, or digestive issues · Having changes in appetite · Turning to alcohol or other substances to cope ...
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Alcohol use could contribute to dementia by damaging the brain The full effects of drinking are something experts are still trying to understand. One study discovered that heavy and former heavy drinking was associated with brain abnormalities like hyaline arteriolosclerosis and neurofibrillary tangles.
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The two low-cost drugs that could prevent a heart attack Researchers at Lund University in Sweden and Imperial College London say patients should be treated earlier with statins and the cholesterol-lowering drug ezetimibe. The international team ...
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The cost of the measles outbreak in Texas The measles virus continues to find new people to infect in West Texas. With two confirmed deaths and one under investigation in the current outbreak, the health implications of measles are evident. Perhaps less obvious is the economic burden.
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Asthma triggers in children in springtime Doctor Kelli Williams is here to talk about common asthma triggers in children and how to reduce asthma flare-ups. Doctor Williams is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics, and she's a pediatrician specializing in allergies, asthma and immunology conditions ...
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More cases of chlamydia diagnosed in Virginia than flu: VDH shares data for STI Awareness Week RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — This week is Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Week, and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is working to shine a light on the often-taboo subject. STI Awareness Week runs from April 13 through April 19, ...
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Maternal mortality rates jumped almost 30% over 5 years. Why? For the study, researchers analyzed data from CDC's Wide-Ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research. All pregnancy-related deaths among women ages 15 to 54 years between 2018 and 2022 were included.
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'Take standard health precautions': Fiji advises tourists amid dengue outbreak The Fijian government is advising visitors "to take standard health precautions" during their stay in the country, as local authorities try to tackle a dengue outbreak. In a statement on Tuesday, one of the deputy prime ministers, Viliame Gavoka, ...
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