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	health Daily update ⋅ April 22, 2025
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	The Seattle Times Cancer Mortality Shows Long-Term Declines Despite COVID-19 Pandemic Cancer Network Over 20 years, overall cancer mortality declined despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and although health care disruptions due to the pandemic led to a cancer incidence drop in 2020, the incidence returned to prepandemic levels in 2021, according to an ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Three more states report first measles cases of the year CIDRAP In Missouri, the health department on April 18 reported a confirmed measles case in a visitor of Taney County in the southwestern part of the state near Branson. The patient is a child whose vaccination status hasn't been verified and is thought to have ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Common Intervention Lowers Dementia Risk, Trial Shows MedPage Today Reducing hypertension dropped dementia risk by 15% in the open-label China Rural Hypertension Control phase III (CRHC-3) trial of nearly 34,000 people. At 48 months, all-cause dementia among people with high blood pressure was lower in the intervention ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes 8 Science-Backed Health Reasons For Quitting Alcohol Now Forbes Alcohol Increases Cancer Risk — Even at Low Levels, Quitting Alcohol Reduces That Risk · Quitting Alcohol Dramatically Improves Sleep Quality · Brain Health Is Impaired By Alcohol. · Cardiovascular Health Isn't Improved With Alcohol. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Canada Shine On New Study Links Cannabis and Dementia. Here's What That Means WebMD While the study can't say that cannabis use causes dementia – a progressive disease that affects memory, thinking, and language, along with emotions and behavior – its findings are compelling enough to capture attention from both the public and the medical ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline CDC Panel Reviews Vaccine Guidelines Under RFK Jr.: Key Changes to Know Healthline The CDC is considering changes to its recommendations on vaccines for COVID-19, RSV, HPV, and other infectious diseases. Experts say some changes may be warranted, but note that robust vaccination campaigns are still necessary. Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times Amid the Ongoing Measles Outbreak, Cases of Whooping Cough Are on the Rise Pharmacy Times Experts attribute the increase of pertussis cases to declining DTaP vaccination rates. Advertisement. Cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, are on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fortune The healthiest agers followed this diet, according to a sweeping 30 year longevity study Fortune A recent study found people who adhered to the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) diet were most likely to live to 70 without major chronic conditions. Monashee Frantz—Getty Images. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Prostate cancer survivor urges men to get tested BBC News John Strange has now fully recovered after his diagnosis two years ago, which came after a free clinic organised by Windsor Lions Club. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men, with around ... Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune As tick season starts, another transmittable illness looms: Powassan virus Minneapolis Star Tribune While the Powassan virus is uncommon compared to other tick-borne diseases in the state, it is among the most serious, said Elizabeth Schiffman, epidemiologist supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs from the state online ABC News Opioid overdose deaths, which are caused by heroin, fentanyl and oxycodone, have increased dramatically in California and across the country in recent years, reaching 7,847 in the state in 2023. But California officials say they have started to see a ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Advanced Cancers Returned to Prepandemic Levels, According to a Reassuring Report MedPage Today But that delay in screening isn't making a huge impact on cancer statistics, at least none that can be seen yet by experts who track the data. Cancer death rates continue to decline, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCRA Sacramento Cancer death rates declining, new report says, but diagnosis rates are on the rise for women KCRA Sacramento A new report on cancer in the U.S. shows a steady decline in overall deaths from 2001 through 2022. The rate of diagnoses among men fell from 2001 through 2013 and then stabilized through 2021, but these incidence rates among women increased slightly ... Flag as irrelevant
	Iowa Now 5 things to know about measles Iowa Now Measles, a highly contagious disease, has been making headlines in the United States due to the recent increase in reported cases across several states. Melanie Wellington, associate hospital epidemiologist and physician with UI Health Care, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Smithsonian Stem Cell Therapies Could Treat Parkinson's Disease by Rebuilding Lost Circuitry in the Brain, Studies Suggest Smithsonian A treatment that could replenish cells in the brains of Parkinson's disease patients caused no major negative reactions in two small, early-stage clinical trials. The research offers hope that stem cell transplants may be able to replace the loss of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Texas measles outbreak surpasses 600 cases with most among children, teens ABC News The measles outbreak in western Texas has now reached 624 cases, with 27 new infections confirmed over the last five days. Nearly all of the cases are among unvaccinated individuals or among those whose vaccination status is unknown, according to new ... Flag as irrelevant
	Odessa American Montana has a measles outbreak with its first cases in 35 years Odessa American Other states with active outbreaks — defined as three or more cases — include Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Mexico. The U.S. has more than double the number of measles cases it saw in all of 2024. Flag as irrelevant
	JEMS.com Measles Spreads to Ninth State with MT Outbreak; State's First Cases in 35 Years JEMS.com In North America, an outbreak in Ontario, Canada has sickened 925 from mid-October through April 16. That's on top of cases in Mexico that the World Health Organization has said are linked to the Texas outbreak. Flag as irrelevant
	KSAT San Antonio UT Health San Antonio's study could change how treatment drugs are given to Alzheimer's, cancer patients KSAT San Antonio New research shows a strategy called chemical endocytic medicinal chemistry could change that. "It also can promote any drug crossing the blood-brain barrier. This will remarkably broaden the number of agents we have to ... Flag as irrelevant
	desmoinesregister.com Pollen count soars as spring blooms in Iowa. What to know about seasonal allergies. desmoinesregister.com Spring is in the air — along with tons of pollen. Load up on the tissues, Iowans, as temperatures rise, so does the pollen count and allergy symptoms. If you've noticed yourself with an itchy or runny nose, congestion or tearing eyes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSN-TV Kansas measles outbreak: Governor to provide update today in Garden City KSN-TV WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will join Kansas Department of Health and Environment leadership and local officials in Garden City for an update on the measles outbreak in Kansas. It will take place at 2 p.m., and KSN News will ... Flag as irrelevant
	WILX-TV Parents question their children's safety following outbreaks of the measles WILX-TV Just this year, health officials in Michigan have confirmed cases in Oakland, Kent, Macomb, Montcalm, and Ingham Counties with a possible case out of Eaton County still under investigation. "It's a little ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Blood test detects early Alzheimer's signs in people with memory concerns News-Medical.net In a recent study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, a group of researchers evaluated whether blood biomarkers can distinguish subjective cognitive decline (SCD) as a distinct transitional stage in Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Cancer death rates declining, new report says, but diagnosis rates are on the rise for women CNN The rate of diagnoses among men fell from 2001 through 2013 and then stabilized through 2021 but these incidence rates among women increased slightly every year between 2003 and 2021. Those trends were interrupted in 2020, when ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDSU New Orleans Louisiana Department of Health confirms second New Orleans area measles case WDSU New Orleans On Easter Sunday, the contact tracing that have helped find this second patient would not have happened. So we certainly wanted to be very transparent, very open," said LDH Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham. Flag as irrelevant
	pennmedicine.org Children face elevated kidney, heart, and gut risks for years after COVID infection pennmedicine.org PHILADELPHIA—Long COVID can result in increased risk for a variety of serious health problems for young people, including those affecting the kidney, gut, and cardiovascular system, according to a group of new studies led by investigators at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net iPS cell transplants show early promise for treating Parkinson's disease safely News-Medical.net A pioneering clinical trial in Japan reveals that stem cell-derived dopamine neurons can survive, function, and boost movement in Parkinson's patients, without triggering serious side effects or abnormal growth. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo News 'Fighting to breathe': Whooping cough surges as vaccination rate falters Yahoo News A student gets a pertussis booster alongside required vaccines for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, hepatitis B, MMR and chickenpox in Lynwood, Calif., in 2013. More. Flag as irrelevant
	Nevada Appeal Minnesota families urged to get young children caught up on vaccines Minnesota Department of Health The proclamation is being made in conjunction with National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) to highlight the importance of protecting infants and children from serious diseases by keeping them up to date with well-child visits and recommended vaccines. Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times H5N1: The Outbreak the US Got Bored With Contagionlive.com In this postpandemic world—where increasingly common mpox and viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks, surging influenza cases, and low vaccination rates are met with growing partisanship and a dwindling health response infrastructure—the fear of H5N1 is ... Flag as irrelevant
	WAFB LDH confirms second case of measles WAFB BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A second case of measles has been confirmed out of the greater New Orleans area, Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham said. Abraham said both individuals are unvaccinated and not infectious, but the department will continue ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 9 Minnesota officials urge parents to vaccinate children amid falling immunization rates FOX 9 This week marks National Infant Immunization Week in Minnesota. · Recent data shows vaccination rates across the country and in Minnesota have fallen in recent years. · Health officials say fewer children being vaccinated are contributing to outbreaks of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Yellow fever deaths trigger national health emergency in Colombia PRI The country's health ministry reported at least 34 deaths and 74 cases of the disease — a dramatic increase over known numbers from previous years. The World's Host Marco Werman speaks to Dr. Andrea Vicari, who leads ... Flag as irrelevant
	Primary Health Network Measles Vaccination: Clinical Advisory from the Chief Medical Officer Primary Health Network The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Anthony Lawler, is urging all healthcare professionals to proactively discuss the importance of measles immunisation with patients and to encourage timely vaccination as a key preventative measure. Flag as irrelevant
	WFAA.com New UT-Arlington study finds microplastics infiltrating drinking water WFAA.com Microplastics are particles of plastic made up of five millimeters or less that break down at the end of its useful life. "What our systematic literature review found is that while most wastewater treatment facilities ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Major breakthrough could turn IV drugs into oral treatments for brain cancer and Alzheimer's News-Medical.net But these researchers unveiled a new strategy called chemical endocytic medicinal chemistry that could change all of that, and even influence how the FDA evaluates future drugs, while helping customize treatments based on a patient's unique biology – ... Flag as irrelevant
	DVM 360 Avian flu vaccine shows promise in preclinical trials DVM 360 A potential vaccine for highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) has demonstrated 100% protection in a preclinical trial. According to biopharmaceutical company POP Biotechnologies, the study's promising results come at a critical time, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Protecting DuPage's Youngest Residents: National Infant Immunization Week 2025 Media Alert: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County DuPage County — As we recognize National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) from April 21–28, 2025, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is proud to join health partners nationwide in raising awareness about the vital role vaccines play in protecting ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Researchers uncover genetic link between autism spectrum disorder and myotonic dystrophy type 1 News-Medical.net The study revealed that the genetic variation that causes DM1 - tandem repeat expansions (TREs) in the DMPK gene - also impacts brain development. The research team found that the effects of TREs interfere with a critical process called gene splicing, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Brookings Register Spring brings concerns about allergies Brookings Register Allergic rhinitis most commonly manifests as runny nose, congestion, and sneezing. Other symptoms can include cough from postnasal drip or worsening asthma, hives, and itchy or watery eyes. Sometimes these symptoms can be hard ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Hospital Association Report finds steady decline in cancer death rates American Hospital Association Progress in reducing cancer deaths overall is mostly due to declines in both incidence and death rates for lung cancer and other smoking-related cancers, but cancers associated with obesity have been increasing, researchers noted. Flag as irrelevant
	KJZZ University of Arizona researchers study kids' screen time when grandparents are in charge KJZZ Two kids gaming on computers. In the U.S., grandparents have taken on an expanded role as caregivers for children. And new research from the University of Arizona has found that ... Flag as irrelevant
	SciTechDaily New Blood Test Detects Alzheimer's With Over 90% Accuracy SciTechDaily The detection of Alzheimer's disease through a simple blood test is now a scientific reality. A recent study led by researchers from the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC), part ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report CDC Cancels Measles Help for Texas Schools Amid Staff Layoffs U.S. News & World Report MONDAY, April 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has canceled its plans to help Texas schools stop the rapid spread of measles. The decision came after some CDC staff involved in this year's outbreak ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cureus Evaluating Vitamin D Deficiency and Toxicity in Indian Children: A Retrospective Study Cureus In contrast, hypervitaminosis D (>100 ng/ml) was more common in infants under one year, affecting four (6.5%) (p=0.012). Healthcare settings like OPD, IPD, and ICU did not affect the vitamin D levels significantly. Flag as irrelevant
	FBC News Tonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak - Feb 2025 reliefweb.int The Ministry of Health declared an outbreak of Dengue Fever (DF) for Tonga on 19 February 2025. [...] 42 new cases reported with positive rapid test and that brings up the total cases of DF to 52. Majority of confirmed cases from Vava'u (25), ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.medicalnewstoday.com How do sleep quality and duration affect cardiometabolic health? www.medicalnewstoday.com This occurs over a 24-hour cycle and can influence sleep habits and energy levels. If someone's circadian rhythm is disrupted, this could lead to poor sleep and daytime sleepiness. Environmental factors such ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.healio.com Significant economic burden of long COVID will only continue to grow, experts say www.healio.com Key takeaways: Researchers used a simulation model to estimate the economic burden of long COVID. Costs of long COVID could exceed $2 billion and reach nearly $31 billion, depending on longevity of symptoms ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes AI's Shocking Pivot: From Work Tool To Digital Therapist And Life Coach Forbes It's been just over two years since the launch of ChatGPT kickstarted the generative AI revolution. In that short time, we've seen it evolve to become a powerful and truly useful business tool. But the ways it's being used might come as a surprise. Flag as irrelevant
	www.politico.com World of vaccine vibe check www.politico.com With help from Chelsea Cirruzzo. Driving the Day. A sign that reads "free measles vaccine today" stands outside the Rockland County. The World Vaccine Congress meets this week in Washington amid an unprecedented atmosphere of vaccine ... Flag as irrelevant

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