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Measles Outbreaks in Canada and Mexico Bring Grim Prognosis Falling vaccination rates have left the United States more vulnerable to the highly contagious virus, she added. · The largest outbreak in the United States began in a Mennonite community on the western edge of Texas.
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Are salt substitutes a smart choice? Research shows that substituting a potassium-containing salt substitute for regular salt can help lower blood pressure as well as the risk of stroke. But you should also pay attention to the sodium content of any food items ...
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Last call for alcohol? It also concluded that compared with never consuming alcohol, moderate drinking was linked with a lower risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from heart disease. So, what should older adults think now?
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WHO, Africa CDC update mpox strategy amid progress in outbreak countries The World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have updated their joint response mpox plan for the continent, as health officials in the region see some promising signs of a downturn in cases.
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Colorectal, Pancreatic Cancer Rising in Younger Adults "In this cohort study, we analyzed data from the SEER [Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results] database examining the incidence of pancreatic and colorectal adenocarcinoma from 2000 to 2021," the researchers of the study wrote.
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CT Scans Linked to New Cancer Diagnoses in US, But Overall Risk is Low The researchers say the cumulative effects of ionizing radiation over time should not be ignored. Other experts say the risk of cancer from CT scans is minimal, and these imaging exams are an important diagnostic tool for ...
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24 foods you should add to your diet during perimenopause, according to experts Lean protein, calcium-rich foods and high-fiber fruits and vegetables "are important for an overall healthy diet," Weinandy says. "They become a lot more important as we age and go through some of these life transitions.".
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This workout mistake could hurt your sleep and make you feel worse High-intensity workouts like long runs or HIIT classes in the evening can disrupt sleep quality and cardiovascular health, a new study found. Getty Images.
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AHA Statement Zeroes In On Sleep Health Researchers shouldn't snooze on incorporating sleep health elements into population studies as a way to better understand how factors beyond sleep disorders and hours per night impact CVD risk, says the American Heart Association (AHA).
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Understanding when HRT makes sense in menopause Melissa Joy Tracy, MD, of Rush University Medical Center, explains why hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) might be right for some women. By. Marc Zarefsky , Contributing News Writer. Apr 18, 2025 | 5 Min Read.
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Michigan reports first confirmed measles outbreak since 2019 Almost 25% of children under 3 years of age in Montcalm County have not received their first dose of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to the MDHHS vaccination data. The state is reporting a total of seven cases so far this year, ...
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ACIP Backs RSV Shot for Some 50- to 59-Year-Olds, New Meningitis Vaccine At its first meeting under the new administration, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted on recommendations for several vaccines but did not vote on the influenza vaccine, ...
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Hospital contacts patients and staff over mpox case A hospital is checking if patients have been exposed to mpox - formerly known as monkeypox - after a person with the infection visited its emergency department. Addenbrooke's Hospital, in Cambridge, has contacted 30 patients and 20 staff in an effort ...
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Colon cancer rates are on the rise NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - Colon cancer rates are on the rise, especially in people under age 50, and doctors don't fully understand why. While there's no clear explanation for the increase, a team of medical oncologists at Yale's Smilow Cancer Center ...
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The truth about stress: from the benefits of the 'good kind' to the exercise that only makes it worse The authors of a new book explain why understanding the science of stress can help us manage it better. Dr Richard Mackenzie and Peter Walker. Fri 18 Apr 2025 10.00 EDT. Share. It's all in the mind. True (up to a point) The way stress manifests is very ...
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Why measles is resurging in vulnerable countries despite global progress Despite decades of progress, declining vaccine coverage during COVID-19 threatens a resurgence of measles, especially in vulnerable regions. This global study urges renewed focus on equitable immunization to prevent future outbreaks.
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Ingredient found in common cooking oils may be linked to aggressive form of cancer, says new study The study, published in Science in March, shows that linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid most prevalent in vegetable and seed oils, may promote the growth of an aggressive subtype of breast cancer called triple-negative breast cancer.
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Measles Cases on the Rise in the US: Recognize the Symptoms and Protect Your Family You may have heard about the ongoing measles outbreak in the U.S. As of April 10, there have been 712 confirmed cases in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While most of these cases are in Texas and New Mexico, ...
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Person with measles visited three North Texas stores while still infectious, officials warn PLANO, Texas — A person who tested positive for measles visited three stores, including a Walmart, in Plano while still infectious, health officials said. Collin County Health Care Services issued a news release Thursday night saying "an individual who ...
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Michigan reports first confirmed outbreak of measles since 2019 Montcalm County has confirmed three cases at this time, the Michigan health department said, which brings the total cases in the state to seven as of April 17. The department emphasized the importance of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine, which ...
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Possible measles exposure risk at Garden City hotel WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — If you were at the Clarion Inn in Garden City on April 8, 9, or 10, state health officials say you may have been exposed to measles. The Clarion Inn is at 1911 E Kansas Avenue. The dates and times of possible exposure are:.
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RFK Jr. warns seed oils are poisoning Americans, and a new study shows a possible link to cancer Researchers explain that the omega-6 fatty acid binds to the protein FABP5, which can promote the growth of cancerous tumors. What's more, patients with triple-negative breast cancer had higher concentrations of linoleic acid in their tumors and blood ...
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Medical cannabis shows potential to fight cancer, largest-ever study finds The intention of the analysis was to solidify agreement on cannabis's potential as a cancer treatment, said Ryan Castle, research director at the Whole Health Oncology Institute and lead author of the study. Castle noted that it ...
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Study: Experimental bird flu vaccine excels in animal models This process – what's known as a "vaccine platform" – could help set the experimental vaccine apart from the handful of bird flu vaccines approved for human use in the U.S. and Europe which, while effective, have focused almost entirely on H5 and not N1.
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What the Newest mRNA Vaccines Could Do Beyond COVID This breakthrough has now catalyzed interest in using mRNA technology beyond COVID-19. Researchers are exploring its application in various infectious diseases, such as influenza, Zika, and tuberculosis, as well as in cancer immunotherapy, genetic ...
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Therapy chatbots have been around since the 60s — but how far can they go? Jessica Herrington, a creative technologist and a neuroscientist with the Australian National University, says therapeutic exploration of computers and AI dates as far back as 1956. The development of the first chat bot, ELIZA, ...
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3 early indicators of Parkinson's disease Dr. Christina Chen: Today our conversation is with Dr. Rodolfo Savica, who is a professor of neurology and a Parkinson's disease specialist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. In fact, his work spans ...
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3 cases of rare brain disease found in Oregon; 2 deaths reported FILE - A microscopic image shows prion protein deposits in brain tissue, a hallmark of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). The rare and fatal brain disorder is caused by abnormal proteins that lead to rapid neurodegeneration.
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CT scans could be a contributor to cancer, study finds Since 2007, the number of CT scans performed in the U.S. has increased by 30%. The research also indicates that CT scans are being overused for instances of upper respiratory infections and common headaches. Scientists ...
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Vaccine trial shows promise for saving California condors from bird flu In a high-stakes trial prompted by a deadly outbreak, researchers tested a poultry flu vaccine in condors and found promising immune responses, offering a new lifeline for one of North America's rarest birds. Image Credit: Amy Osier / Shutterstock.
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GLP-1 RAs, SGLT2 Inhibitors May Reduce Risk for Alzheimer Disease, Dementia in T2DM HealthDay News — Both glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are associated with a reduced risk for Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRDs) among people with type 2 diabetes ...
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Hearing Loss May Play a Bigger Role in Dementia Than Previously Thought In a sample of nearly 3,000 older adults, up to 32% (95% CI 11.0%-46.5%) of incident dementia over 8 years could be attributable to any degree of audiometric hearing loss, reported Jason Smith, PhD, of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in ...
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Boy, 12, dies of dengue fever in Auckland after contracting disease in Samoa He had been medically evacuated from Samoa, where he contracted the disease. Samoa declared a dengue fever outbreak on Thursday. Fiji is dealing with an even more severe outbreak. Travellers are advised to take ...
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Zambians living with HIV struggle to find medication following US foreign aid cuts The Trump administration maintains that HIV meds have survived foreign aid cuts. In Zambia, as in other countries, people are struggling to find pills and risk getting sick without medication. Sponsor Message. Facebook; Flipboard
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Medical student loses all her limbs to septic shock A 23-year-old medical student from Jersey has had all four limbs amputated after her flu-like symptoms turned into septic shock. In January, Lily McGarry woke up with a sore throat and a cough but just days later she suffered two cardiac arrests and ...
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Popular CT scans could account for 5% of all cancer cases a year Radiation from imaging could lead to lung, breast and other future cancers, with a 10-fold increased risk for babies. Credit: UC San Francisco.
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Polio vaccine milestone: Podcast marks 70th anniversary of historic announcement at UM In today's challenging era for vaccines, the University of Michigan School of Public Health hosted a live podcast taping April 11 in recognition of the announcement made 70 years ago at U-M, when the polio vaccine was declared safe and effective to a ...
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Mexico's fatal H5N1 case involved D1.1 genotype, which has been tied to serious illness In updates on H5N1 avian flu today, the World Health Organization (WHO) shared new details about Mexico's recent fatal case, the country's first H5N1 infection, along with an updated risk assessment from the WHO and two global animal health groups.
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Two Deaths in Oregon County Linked to Fatal Brain Disorder HealthDay News — Health officials in Hood River County, Oregon, are investigating three cases of a rare and fatal brain disease known as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). Two people in the county, which has a population of about 24,000, have died from ...
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Nontraditional risk factors shed light on unexplained strokes in adults younger than 50 Research Highlights: Among adults ages 18-49 (median age of 41 years) who were born with a hole in the upper chambers of their heart known as patent foramen ovale (PFO), strokes of unknown cause were more strongly associated with nontraditional risk ...
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Let's Talk About STIs: DCHD Supports National STI Awareness Week DuPage County - The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is encouraging residents to recognize Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Week to prevent STIs and reduce risk by practicing safer sex. This national observance is an ...
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Consuming 8 or more alcoholic drinks a week directly linked to signs of brain injury, study finds Hyaline arteriolosclerosis is a condition that causes the small blood vessels to narrow, becoming thick and stiff. This makes it harder for blood to flow, which can damage the brain over time. The study showed ...
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Mass. commissioner of public health pushes back on RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism As measles cases continue to rise across the United States, public health officials are expressing alarm at anti-vaccine comments made by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy, who has long been a vaccine skeptic, ...
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Valneva Provides Update on ACIP Recommendation for its Chikungunya Vaccine IXCHIQ® Among US Travelers Saint Herblain (France), April 18, 2025 – Valneva SE (Nasdaq: VALN; Euronext Paris: VLA), a specialty vaccine company, today announced that during its regular meeting on April 16, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory ...
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Watch: Why insurance companies are denying coverage for prosthetic limbs PBS News Weekend's Ali Rogin spoke with KFF Health News contributor Michelle Andrews about what some people with missing limbs consider a disparity in health insurance coverage: Though a knee replacement likely would be covered, a prosthetic knee isn't ...
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Measles vaccination map: How many students in your Colorado school district got the shots Measles cases in Colorado are rising amid a national resurgence of the contagious disease. At least one Colorado case was in an unvaccinated infant, and public health officials are now warning of "possible community transmission.".
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Deadly virus confirmed in domestic rabbit population in Douglas County, ODA says ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has confirmed Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV) in domestic rabbits in a Douglas County rabbitry, the agency said Wednesday. The rabbit's owner noted sudden rabbit deaths, reporting the ...
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Experts discuss impacts of bird flu in South Carolina GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - For the past three years, the United States has been dealing with one of its largest animal health disease outbreaks: the avian influenza (AI), or commonly called "bird flu." Experts say right now, it's unknown how ...
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Affectionate mothering linked to positive personality development The findings suggest that positive maternal parenting could foster important traits such as openness, conscientiousness and agreeableness. Personality traits are strong predictors of important life outcomes, from academic and career success to health and ...
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Measles case reported at Sea-Tac Airport, 4th WA case of 2025 A Canadian resident that flew into Sea-Tac Airport last week was confirmed to have been infected with measles, likely exposed while traveling abroad. · This marks the fourth measles case in Washington this year, though health officials say the risk to the ...
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