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17 Ways to Cut Your Risk of Stroke, Dementia and Depression All at Once A new study identified overlapping factors that affect your odds of developing these brain diseases late in life. Share full article.
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Measles Surge in Southwest Is Now the Largest Single Outbreak Since 2000 More measles cases were reported mostly in Orthodox Jewish communities in New York City and New York State in 2019. But health officials regard those as separate outbreaks, because they were fueled by multiple introductions of the virus by international ...
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Childhood Exposure to Bacterial Toxin May Be Triggering Colorectal Cancer Epidemic Among the Young In an effort to explain a modern medical mystery, an international team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has identified a potential microbial culprit behind the alarming rise in early-onset colorectal cancer: a bacterial ...
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Insight: Trump cuts threaten free vaccine program for kids amid measles outbreak $5 billion federal program provides half of childhood vaccines in the U.S.. April 23 - Dr. Ali Sherif normally gives about 50 doses of the measles vaccine to children each month at his clinic in ...
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Like measles, misinformation is spreading, poll finds Pollsters asked respondents about three false claims: that the measles vaccine is more dangerous than getting the disease; that the vaccine causes autism in children, and that vitamin A can prevent a measles infection. None of these things are true.
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Colorectal Cancer Rising In Young People: 6 Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore A colonoscopy, however, revealed he had stage 4 colon cancer. After several surgeries and chemotherapy treatments, Lindley is now moving on with his life. He urges younger adults not to downplay gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Measles outbreak in Texas surpasses 600 confirmed cases, officials say The measles outbreak in Texas has surpassed 600 confirmed cases in 2025, with nearly 30 new infections reported since April 18, the state health department said. As of April 22, there have been 624 measles cases confirmed in Texas since late January, ...
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KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: The Public's Views on Measles Outbreaks and Misinformation As the U.S. grapples with rising measles cases across multiple states and the highest number of cases since 2019, about half of adults (51%) and parents (47%) say they are at least "somewhat worried" about the outbreak of measles, including roughly one ...
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Ending Malaria Makes Everyone Healthier, Safer And More Prosperous A few months ago, alarm bells rang across global health networks as a mysterious disease emerged in a remote corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The outbreak seemed to defy easy explanation—it was circulating in the remote parts of the ...
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Microbiome hub will tackle deadly diseases - mayor The Microbiome and Infectious Disease Innovation Hub (MaID) in Merseyside will explore the healthcare potential of microbiomes. Microbiomes are communities of microorganisms found throughout the human body, with potential uses in veterinary health, ...
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Spring allergy season affecting some people for the first time Seasonal allergies aren't just for lifelong sufferers anymore. Doctors say it's increasingly common for adults who've never had allergies to suddenly experience symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes, especially in the spring.
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Cancer prevention report finds US smoking rates continue to fall but HPV vaccination rates stall The United States has seen progress in reducing certain cancer risks, as overall smoking rates remain on a decline. But for other risk factors, such as those tied to cervical cancer, there is room for improvement, according to a new American Cancer ...
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Texas measles total tops 600 cases The Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) today reported 27 more measles cases, pushing the number of cases in a large outbreak in West Texas to 624, as neighboring states also reported more related illnesses.
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Texas passes 600 cases of measles. Here's what to know about the US outbreaks North America has two other outbreaks. One in Ontario, Canada, has sickened 925 people from mid-October through April 16. And as of Tuesday, the Mexican state of Chihuahua has 514 measles cases, according to data from the state health ministry.
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Drug uptake discovery could allow IV medications to be taken orally A team of scientists has uncovered the mechanism of cellular uptake for large and polar drugs and devised a novel strategy to optimize the capacity of drug-delivery into these cells. The team was led by Hong-yu Li, Ph.D., professor of medicinal ...
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What's making my nose run and eyes water? Allergy season starts in Michigan Allergy symptoms range from sneezing and itchy eyes to more severe reactions like difficulty breathing. As flowers bloom and trees bud across Michigan, some residents may be dreading the start of allergy season. " ...
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Measles cases in Texas rise to 624, state health department says April 22 (Reuters) - The Texas health department reported 624 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of 27 from April 18, as the United States battles one of its worst outbreaks of the childhood disease. Cases in Gaines County, ...
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Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Breast Cancer Women diagnosed with metabolic syndrome at the time of their breast cancer diagnosis had a significantly higher risk for recurrence and mortality than those without the condition, according to a meta-analysis of more than 42,000 survivors.
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Treating High Blood Pressure May Lower Dementia Risk Adequate treatment of high blood pressure (BP) can substantially lower the risk for dementia or cognitive impairment without dementia, new data indicated. In a large study of Chinese adults with untreated hypertension, intensive BP management through ...
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First child measles case reported in DFW, health officials say LUCAS, Texas — A Collin County middle schooler tested positive for measles, the first known case in a child in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Collin County Health Care Services confirmed Tuesday. Health officials confirmed one case of measles ...
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Paying attention to these 14 risk factors can reduce your risk of dementia, science says Related Video · High cholesterol · Vision loss · Lower levels of education · Hearing impairment · High blood pressure · Smoking · Obesity · Depression ...
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What We Know about Artificial Food Dyes and Health as RFK, Jr., Declares a US Ban The move by Kennedy, the Trump administration's secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, follows his earlier promises to ban various chemical food additives—including artificial colorings that are commonly used to brighten rainbow-colored ...
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Hepatitis Testing, Guidance, on Hold as Labs Close "The CDC's viral hepatitis lab is crucial to investigating viral hepatitis outbreaks and pinpointing the source of outbreaks," said Shirin Mazumder, MD, an infectious diseases specialist in Memphis, Tennessee, in an interview.
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Navigating Weight Loss Medications: Long-Term Use, Discontinuation, and Maintaining Weight Loss This impacts both individual well-being and the nation's overall health. Fortunately, alongside lifestyle changes, several medications are now available to treat or assist with weight loss for patients with obesity or overweight. These are valuable tools ...
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Kansas governor issues a new plea to vaccinate amid measles outbreak The state has identified 37 measles cases, mostly among children. That prompted Kelly to appear in Garden City and urge people to take action. GARDEN CITY, Kansas — Gov. Laura Kelly visited southwest Kansas Tuesday amid a measles outbreak to urge ...
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Dengue Outbreaks: The Growing Threat and Global Response Dengue is one of the most common vector-borne viral diseases today, with ongoing outbreaks in Asia and Latin America. Its spread to North America highlights its global significance, as climate change and global warming increase the likelihood of its ...
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Longer sleep and earlier bedtimes linked to better brain function in adolescents Adolescents who sleep for longer – and from an earlier bedtime – than their peers tend to have improved brain function and perform better at cognitive tests, researchers from the UK and China have shown. But the study of adolescents in the US also ...
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For dairy veterinarians, is bird flu a work hazard? The susceptibility of dairy cows to highly pathogenic avian influenza raises questions about bovine veterinarians' occupational risk of contracting the virus. When Dr. David Hernke attended a conference for bovine practitioners ...
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Carotid artery plaque contains elevated micronanoplastics People with plaque in the blood vessels of their neck have a higher amount of tiny plastic particles in those vessels compared to people with healthy arteries. This increase was significantly higher in people who had experienced a stroke, mini-stroke ...
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'Medical misogyny': UK waiting list for endometriosis diagnosis hits nine years After nine years of trying every hormonal treatment she could find to manage her pain, Lauren Cole had two options left — surgery or induce the menopause aged 23. Endometriosis, one of the most common gynaecological conditions in Britain ...
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World Malaria Day 2025 Malaria vaccines are a breakthrough for child health and malaria control. Two safe and effective vaccines are recommended by WHO:, RTS,S and R21. With two vaccines available, sufficient supply will meet the demand and scale up as needed in the Region.
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Fifth case of measles in Washington state identified in a King County infant Public Health – Seattle & King County is informing the community of a confirmed measles case in a King County resident who may have exposed others to the measles virus at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and at Seattle Children's Hospital.
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Gov. Laura Kelly calls for vaccination surge to counter measles spread in southwest Kansas TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly said three-dozen confirmed cases of measles in southwest Kansas necessitated a plea Tuesday for children and adults to get vaccinated and for people with symptoms to avoid spreading the virus by staying away from public places ...
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Over half of US counties have no system in place for monitoring air quality Food companies agree to phase out certain synthetic dyes · Major women's health research program to suffer federal funding cuts · The 'insane' calculus that led to a 150% drug price hike · More measles misinformation · How safe is the air?
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Excess fat and sugar can harm brain function: Study Jo Roberts. 23/04/2025 4:09:45 PM. GPs have even more reason to warn patients of the risks of diets high in fat and sugar, with world-first research showing impacts beyond the physical. An array of colourful doughnuts. Sugary, fatty foods can add to ...
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RHHD Highlights the Importance of Infant Immunization Last Updated: April 23, 2025. National Infant Immunization Week is April 21 – 28. RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage parents and guardians to make sure that children two years and younger are immunized against ...
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Children's mattresses expose sleepers to hidden chemical risks, study finds Children's movements through shifting positions while sleeping or bouncing on a mattress also accelerate SVOC migration, which subsequently increases exposure to these harmful chemicals. In fact, previous studies have estimated that the SVOC inhalation ...
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Shingles vaccine may reduce risk of developing Alzheimer's A doctor looks at PET brain scans at Banner Alzheimers Institute in Phoenix on Aug. ... A recent study concluded that getting the shingles vaccine cut older adults' risk of developing dementia over the following seven years by 20%.
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Vitamin D supplements may lower your risk of colorectal cancer by as much as 58%, according to a new study Now, researchers say this powerhouse vitamin may also play a crucial role in lowering risk for colorectal cancer, which has been on the rise in younger adults, becoming the leading cause of cancer death for men under 50, and the second leading among women ...
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Vaccine developers mobilize amid "great unraveling" of their work Why it matters: Researchers and manufacturers are facing federal funding cuts and other policy shifts, including a move by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to consider removing COVID-19 vaccines from the government's schedule of recommended childhood ...
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Microplastics are escaping from water treatment plants But beneath this efficiency lies a troubling reality. Microplastics – fragments no larger than five millimeters in diameter – are evading the water filtration systems designed to keep our environment safe. Emerging research from scientists at The ...
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Brown University nanoparticles help restore lost vision Infrared stimulation of injected gold nanorods stimulates recovery from AMD, retinal disorders. ... A project at Brown University has developed a new approach to the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other retinal disorders.
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LDH confirms second measles case, backs ban on water fluoridation in wide-ranging press conference Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham confirmed a second measles case in the state and voiced support for a ban on the use of fluoride in public drinking water, during a wide-ranging press conference on Monday. The health department also plans to ...
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World Immunization Week 2025 In 2023, nearly a million children in the Western Pacific Region missed out on essential vaccines. This means that roughly 1 in 17 infants in the Western Pacific Region have not received even a single vaccine shot, and such children account for nearly half ...
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Antibiotic Noninferior to Ceftriaxone + Azithromycin for Gonorrhea HealthDay News — For uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea, gepotidacin, which inhibits bacterial DNA replication, is noninferior to ceftriaxone plus azithromycin, according to a study published online April 14 in The Lancet. Jonathan D.C. Ross, MD, ...
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CGM-Based Method Could Make Early Diabetes Detection Easier and Cheaper Their approach uses data from continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)—a wearable technology that continuously tracks glucose levels in real time. The scientists believe this could improve early detection and risk assessment for diabetes without ...
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Understanding irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) IBS is a chronic gastrointestinal condition. It is associated with symptoms including intermittent abdominal pain that is associated with alterations in bowel habits. This can take the form of constipation or diarrhea, or alternating between the two.
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Antibiotic could help tackle drug-resistant gonorrhoea, study results suggest Gepotidacin, a first-in-class triazaacenaphthylene antibiotic, has shown non-inferiority to first-line treatment ceftriaxone plus azithromycin and potentially offers "a novel oral treatment option for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhoea", study results ...
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Young and old urged to get vaccinated before challenging winter season The NSW Government is today launching its official winter vaccines campaign ahead of the peak respiratory virus season this winter. International experience indicates the possibility of a higher than usual influenza activity season this year.
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Adolescents who sleep longer perform better at cognitive tasks During adolescence, our sleep patterns change. We tend to start going to bed later and sleeping less, which affects our body clocks. All of this coincides with a period of important development in our brain function and cognitive development.
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