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Bacteria in Our Aging Guts Can Elevate Risk of Leukemia New findings in Nature reveal how age-related gut changes fuel the growth of pre-leukemic blood cells and may increase other disease risks. CINCINNATI, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientists at Cincinnati Children's along with an international team ...
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A stroke can lead to severe damage and even death. But what causes a stroke? An ischemic stroke is what happens when something blocks the arteries or reduces blood flow from the heart to the brain. This blockage deprives brain tissue of vital oxygen and nutrients, which causes brain cells to die within minutes.
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Shingles Vaccine Appears to Lower Dementia Risk Studies suggest shingles vaccines, Zostavax and Shingrix, may reduce dementia risk in older adults. · An Australian study found that elderly adults eligible for free doses of Zostavax were less likely to get a dementia diagnosis.
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Public Perception of Measles Vaccines and Unsubstantiated Treatment Claims This Monitor shares new findings from the latest KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust and examines the false promotion of budesonide and clarithromycin for treating measles. It also explores misrepresentations of safe syringe programs and how ...
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Vitamin D's Role in Colorectal Cancer Prevention, Immune Health Acting through receptors on immune cells, vitamin D influences key processes like inflammation, T-cell activation, and tumor suppression. Vitamin D | Image credit: Galina Zhigalova ...
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Tick Season Is Back, but New Lyme Treatment Is on the Horizon Ticks that spread the Lyme-causing bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi are most active when temperatures exceed 45 F, and they like a minimum of 85% humidity. Some places in the world where ticks have never previously been found now have them, broadening the ...
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How bacteria in aging guts can elevate risk of leukemia and perhaps more Scientists at Cincinnati Children's along with an international team of researchers have discovered a surprising new connection between gut health and blood cancer risk—one that could transform how we think about aging, inflammation, and the early ...
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Woman 'keeled over in agony' from endometriosis Since Bekki Thomas was a teenager, she has experienced crippling pain and chronic fatigue that lasted weeks at a time. Despite the severe symptoms, it took eight years for doctors to diagnose the Clevedon woman with endometriosis.
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2nd child from Ingham County has measles after exposure to baby girl with virus A 1-year-old boy from Ingham County was exposed to another child with measles and now has the highly contagious virus. The child had one dose of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine but still developed symptoms. Others may have been exposed at ...
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Parts of Our DNA May Evolve Much Faster than Previously Thought A team of researchers from University of Utah Health, University of Washington, PacBio, and other institutions has used multiple DNA sequencing technologies to develop the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic change through generations. The ...
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Denver's second measles of the year found in adult relative of unvaccinated infant Denver health officials said there is no risk to the general public from this new case after assessing any potential new exposures. Prev Next. Following the announcement that an unvaccinated Denver County infant under 1 year old contracted measles, ...
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Aid funding disrupts child vaccinations almost as much as pandemic, says UN Outbreaks of infectious diseases, including measles, meningitis and yellow fever, have been increasing globally. Keep up with the latest medical breakthroughs and healthcare trends with the Reuters Health Rounds newsletter. Sign up here ...
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Collin County middle school student tests positive for measles, officials say A student at Willow Springs Middle School in Lucas has tested positive for measles, according to an exposure notice issued by Collin County Health Care Services. CCHCS said anyone at the school on April 7 could have been exposed.
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Texas measles case reignites vaccination urgency, says Children's Health Dr. Jeffrey Kahn A measles case reported in Lovejoy ISD poses challenges for health officials as Texas sees more than 600 cases. Author: Brittani Moncrease. Published: 4:59 PM CDT ...
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Unvaccinated person infected with measles highlights differing views on vaccines in Atascosa County The Texas Department of State Health Services reported that an unvaccinated resident who was in their infectious period attended an event at Shearit Yisrael Qahal Yehoshua on April 13. Anyone present at the location ...
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Atascosa County adult who tested positive for measles has 'recovered,' state health department says ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas – State health officials provided additional details Wednesday on a confirmed measles case in Atascosa County. In a statement to KSAT, the Texas Department of State Health Services said that the adult who contracted the virus has ...
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Denver's second measles case of the year found in adult relative of unvaccinated infant Denver health officials said there is no risk to the general public from this new case after assessing any potential new exposures. Prev Next. Colorado health officials said Wednesday that an infant too young to be vaccinated against measles has spread ...
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'Thanks, Texas': Kansas now has the third-most measles cases in the country Kansas has the third highest number of measles cases in the U.S., totaling 37, primarily affecting unvaccinated children. · The outbreak, potentially linked to Texas, has caused one hospitalization in Kansas but no deaths.
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Illinois confirms 1st measles case in 2025, urges vaccinations amid national surge So far this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a total of 800 confirmed measles cases and three deaths due to the virus nationally, with 96% of infections occurring in individuals who were either unvaccinated or had unknown ...
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Housework and Other Incidental Activities May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Any amount of moderate or vigorous incidental physical activity (IPA) — nonexercise movements performed daily such as transportation, work, housework, or other domestic activities — was associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) ...
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Post-Travel Diarrhea Top takeaway: Healthcare professionals should know how to evaluate international travelers with diarrheal illness after travel. Traveler holds stomach with both hands. Introduction. While most travelers will have onset and resolution of diarrhea during ...
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Measles Misinformation Is on the Rise — and Americans Are Hearing It, Survey Finds Arthur Allen – KFF Health News. While the most serious measles epidemic in a decade has led to the deaths of two children and spread to 27 states with no signs of letting up, beliefs about the safety of the measles vaccine and the threat of the disease ...
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Jazz Fest crowds raise measles concerns as doctors urge vaccinations NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As the Fairgrounds fill with visitors for this year's Jazz and Heritage Festival, doctors are reminding Louisianans that the influx of travelers could bring more than music and good food - it could also increase the risk of measles ...
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IDPH reports first measles case this year in Southern Illinois "This first reported case of measles in Illinois in 2025 is a reminder to our Illinois residents that this disease can be prevented with up-to-date vaccination," said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra.
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Illinois Health Officials Confirm State's First Measles Case of 2025 IDPH officials said they are working with local health officials to identify potential exposure locations and potential exposed patients at the clinic in southern Illinois where the patient with measles sought care. Thanks to our sponsors: ...
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Typhoid and Paratyphoid Fever Salmonella enterica serotypes Typhi, Paratyphi A, Paratyphi B (tartrate negative), and Paratyphi C cause potentially severe and occasionally life-threatening bacteremic illnesses referred to as typhoid fever (for Typhi serotype) and paratyphoid fever (for ...
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Indigenously developed HPV test kits for cervical cancer screening launched in Delhi The test kits have been developed under the Department of Biotechnology's (DBT) partnership programme Grand Challenges India (GCI) at the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).
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Research offers new hope in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria Antibiotic resistance is a serious threat to public health. When antibiotics don't work, we risk not being able to treat many types of infections and people who would previously have been cured, can die. One example is the bacterium E. coli which is ...
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Maternal Anemia in Early Pregnancy May Increase Risk for Congenital Heart Disease Overall, 123 cases and 390 controls (4.4 and 2.8 percent, respectively) had anemia. The researchers found that the odds of giving birth to a child diagnosed with CHD were significantly higher among mothers with anemia, after adjustment for potential ...
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'Exciting' new study shows anti-smoking pill Varenicline could work for vape addicts A new study exploring the use of a popular anti-smoking pill to help young people quit vaping is being hailed as "exciting" by Australian researchers. The study, conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital in the United States and published by ...
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Illinois Dept. of Public Health reports first measles case of 2025 in southern Illinois SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting the first confirmed measles case of 2025 in Illinois. According to IDPH, the case, involving an adult in far southern Illinois, was confirmed through laboratory testing on ...
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Signs you might have irritable bowel syndrome What do diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain have in common? They can all be symptoms of a condition called irritable bowel syndrome. Learn the symptoms, common triggers and how to manage when a flareup hits.
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IARC and WHO Academy increase learning resources for World Immunization Week The HPV vaccine protects women from cervical cancer through preventing infection with the human papillomavirus. Recent evidence from IARC shows that one-dose HPV vaccines have 80–90% effectiveness to decrease HPV infection and prevent cervical ...
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Measles Update – April 2025 Public Health Bulletin for Michigan Health Care Professionals. As of April 17, seven measles cases have been confirmed in Michigan. The first case impacted an individual in Oakland County. Then subsequent cases were confirmed in residents of Kent, ...
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Metabolic syndrome in midlife linked to higher dementia risk Having a larger waistline, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased risk of young-onset dementia, according to a study published on April 23, 2025, online in Neurology®, the medical ...
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Some Virginia doctors have never seen a case of the measles. Now they're bracing for an influx. The state reported a measles case last weekend. State vaccination data shows some school districts fall below the herd immunity threshold, but school nurses say they're working to get as many kids vaccinated as possible. Emily Schabacker.
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Cottage Cheese Is Seeing a Major Surge Again, But Is It Actually Healthy? What once was old is new again — at least in the world of dairy foods, as cottage cheese is making a comeback. Once popular as a "diet" food, cottage cheese faded into the background of grocery stores for a while until it started to go viral on TikTok ...
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Fifth measles case in WA confirmed, locations revealed An infant in King County contracted measles, making it the fifth case this year in Washington. Public Health – Seattle and King County reported that the infant traveled through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) last Tuesday while ...
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New AI tool could reduce risks and hospital time for heart attack patients Researchers found the artificial intelligence tool — called CathEF — is able to accurately measure how well the heart is pumping in real time after a heart attack. That allows doctors to make "faster, better-informed decisions, improving patient care in ...
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E. coli toxin could be linked to bowel cancer in younger adults Cancer Grand Challenges researchers have found evidence that childhood exposure to a toxin produced by E. coli could be contributing to the rise of bowel cancer in under-50s. E. coli is a vital part of a healthy gut microbiome, but some strains can ...
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Infant measles case confirmed in King County; 5th in Washington this year Public Health – Seattle & King County said it also responded to two other measles cases this year among people who traveled through King County but are not Washington state residents. Measles outbreaks are happening in every part ...
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| Toxin may be factor in rise of colonrectal cancer in younger people, study finds There has been a staggering rise in early onset colorectal cancer. Research published in the journal "Nature" on Wednesday suggests a bacterial toxin could be a contributor. ... Calls to defund public media are getting louder.
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World Immunization Week to raise awareness for vaccines Vaccinations help your immune system to recognize and fight specific diseases. Populations that are more vulnerable to certain disease are children and senior citizens. Vaccines protect children from serious illnesses like measles, mumps, rubella, ...
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Micro-nano-plastics found in artery-clogging plaque in the neck Date: April 23, 2025; Source: American Heart Association; Summary: A small study found that fatty buildup in the blood vessels of the neck (carotid arteries) may contain 50 times or more micronanoplastics -- minuscule bits of plastic -- compared to ...
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Bowel cancer in young people is on the rise. This toxin could be the cause Researchers, including from the UK and backed by Cancer Research UK, found that exposure to colibactin in early childhood imprints a genetic signature on the DNA of bowel cells, which may then increase the risk of developing bowel cancer before the age of ...
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DPH South Health recognizes National Infant Immunization Week NIIW serves as a reminder for parents and caregivers to stay on schedule with their child's well-baby checkups and vaccinations. These routine immunizations are essential for safeguarding infants from serious illnesses like measles, whooping cough ( ...
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Chewing Away Herpes Infection Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is one of the leading causes of infectious blindness in Western countries, with no preventive vaccine available as of April 2025. The absence of a vaccine for HSV underscores the urgent need for innovative approaches that ...
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Second baby infected with measles in Ingham County Officials said the boy was "age-appropriately vaccinated and experienced only mild symptoms. Due to early isolation and limited exposure, the risk to the broader community remains low." The case is the ninth ...
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Antimicrobial Paint Kills MRSA and Other Superbugs on Surfaces A bacteria killing coating created by scientists has been used in trials of a new paint that can be applied to a range of surfaces to effectively kill bacteria and viruses, including difficult to kill species such as MRSA, flu and COVID-19.
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Illinois Department of Public Health reports 1st measles case in state in 2025 Measles is highly contagious, and is spread when an infected person sneezes or coughs. Illinois officials said the risk of measles transmission for the general public in Illinois remains ...
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