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	health Daily update ⋅ April 30, 2025
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	The New York Times A New Study Raises Alarms About Plastics and Heart Disease. Here's What to Know. The New York Times The researchers relied on estimates from previous research for several measures: phthalate exposures, the risk of such exposures on cardiovascular deaths and the global burden of cardiovascular disease. They then calculated the share of deaths attributable ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Humans' Wounds Heal Much More Slowly Than Other Mammals' The New York Times Watching wild baboons in Kenya, Akiko Matsumoto-Oda, an evolutionary biologist and primatologist at the University of the Ryukyus in Japan, had a front-row seat to the violence between these monkeys, especially the males. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Even a small uptick in vaccination could prevent millions of US measles cases. Here's how ABC News Public health experts have previously said lagging vaccination rates are to blame for the rise in cases, at least partly due to vaccine hesitancy and vaccine fatigue left over from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Woman, 36, with Stage 4, incurable colon cancer now cancer-free thanks to new treatment Today.com During Thanksgiving 2013, Emma Weston, then 23, experienced intense stomach cramps. After a blood test during her annual physical uncovered low hemoglobin levels, she underwent numerous tests and learned she had Stage 3 colorectal cancer. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR More and more older Americans want to know their Alzheimer's status, survey finds NPR The survey of 1,700 people 45 and older, part of a report from the Alzheimer's Association, found growing interest in testing, diagnosis, and treatment for the deadly disease. More than 7 million people in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Ozempic May Cause Cosmetic Side Effects Like Sagging Skin, Wrinkly Feet Healthline "Ozempic feet" and "Ozempic mouth" are the latest reported cosmetic side effects from GLP-1 medications used for weight loss. Experts say wrinkles and sagging skin can result from rapid weight loss due to loss of fat and muscle mass in certain areas of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Top virologists urge world leaders to act on rising avian flu threat CIDRAP In a commentary in The Lancet Regional Health–Americas, leading virologists from more than 40 countries are exhorting global leaders to address the increasing threat of H5N1 avian flu by boosting surveillance, enhancing biosecurity, and preparing for ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News US Alzheimer's Prevalence Surpasses 7 Million Medscape For the first time, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease (AD) has surpassed 7 million, according to the Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report released this week. An estimated 7.2 million people aged 65 years or older are now ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American The Brainwashing Campaign That Is Measles Misinformation Scientific American A shameful mass propaganda campaign is unfolding in the U.S., one that will make millions of kids needlessly sick with measles. By Dan Vergano. Several fake gravestones reading "Measles victim 2019 Samoa" set up on grass in front. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Texas measles total grows to 663 as Arkansas reports local spread CIDRAP The Texas Department of State Health Services today reported 17 more measles cases from the West Texas outbreak, bringing the state's total to 663. In other developments, Arkansas reported its fourth case, which hints at local spread, and Mexico's ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Alzheimer's Prevalence Tops 7 Million for the First Time MedPage Today The number of people with Alzheimer's dementia in the U.S. exceeded 7 million for the first time, new data from the Alzheimer's Association showed. An estimated 7.2 million Americans ages 65 and older now have Alzheimer's dementia, up from 6.9 million ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Organ Preservation Noted With Neoadjuvant Dostarlimab in dMMR Tumors Cancer Network Results from a phase 2 trial (NCT04165772) found that the use of neoadjuvant dostarlimab-gxly (Jemperli) achieved a complete clinical response (cCR) of 82% (95% CI, 72%-88%) for patients with early-stage mismatch repair–deficient (dMMR) solid tumors, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Psychiatric Times X Marks the Spot: Challenges for Therapeutic Target Engagement in DBS Psychiatric Times Brian H. Kopell, MD, and his team of experts from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have become the first in the United States to perform a deep brain stimulation (DBS) implantation procedure as part of the TRANSCEND trial, investigating this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Duke Today 3 Habits to Keep Your Brain Young at Any Age Duke Today Several times a week, Ginger Newbold rises at 5:30 a.m. to lift weights and walk the treadmills at Planet Fitness. Now in her early 60s, she also sticks to a brain-healthy diet, loading up on blueberries and salmon. Her routine keeps her body strong, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Prevention.com 11 Tips to Stop Sugar Cravings Once and for All, According to Experts Prevention.com Excessive sugar consumption can lead to negative health outcomes over time. Frequent blood sugar spikes can overwork the pancreas, which produces insulin to regulate glucose levels, potentially increasing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Can Immunotherapy Replace Surgery in Some Solid Tumors? Medscape Neoadjuvant treatment with a programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) inhibitor induces clinical complete response and leads to organ preservation in a high proportion of patients with early-stage, mismatch repair–deficient (MMRd) solid tumors — regardless of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Americans losing trust after public health leadership shakeups CIDRAP New poll results show that 4 in 10 US adults say that recent changes in federal leadership will erode their trust in public health recommendations, while just over a quarter say they will gain confidence, with results divided by political bent. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Metabolic Syndrome in Midlife Tied to Early-Onset Dementia Medscape Metabolic syndrome was associated with a 24% increased risk for young-onset dementia, defined as dementia before the age of 65 years, with stronger associations found in women vs men, younger vs older adults, and individuals with vs without depression, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KBTX Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Texas A&M to answer questions about the Texas measles outbreak KBTX COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Texas has been the epicenter of an unexpected measles outbreak in the United States this year. The state's latest look at measles infections seems to show a slowdown in the spread of the disease, but experts say it's too ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Gut bacteria and metabolites reveal depression-linked patterns in older adults News-Medical.net The gut microbiota has been found to influence physical and mental health through the gut-brain axis, a complex bidirectional network of neural, endocrine, immune, and metabolic pathways. The brain's vagus nerve sends ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and Texas accounts for over half. Here's what to know NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Dr. Diego Hijano, a pediatric infectious disease expert from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, answers your questions on how the MMR vaccine can protect your kids from the measles. Flag as irrelevant
	KCTV Kansas City 'It's not a matter of if, but when': Kansas City braces for possible measles outbreak KCTV Kansas City At Gray, our journalists report, write, edit and produce the news content that informs the communities we serve. Click here to learn more about our approach to artificial intelligence. A Gray Local Media Station © 2002-2025. search by queryly Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Is BMI Still the Best Tool for Assessing Weight? Medscape Hi. I'm Dr Priya Jaisinghani, an endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist. Body mass index (BMI) has long been used as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Measles cases in Texas rise to 663, state health department says Reuters April 29 (Reuters) - The Texas health department reported 663 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of 17 cases since April 25, as the U.S. battles one of its worst outbreaks of the childhood disease. Cases in Gaines County, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News New hope for patients with asbestos-linked cancer BBC News Prof Gareth Griffiths, director of the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit and co-lead of the trial, called it "a significant step forward". James Fox, from ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Scientists use live human brain tissue to speed up hunt for dementia cure The Guardian In a world first, a British team successfully exposed healthy brain tissue from living NHS patients to a toxic form of a protein linked to Alzheimer's – taken from patients who died from the disease – to show how it damages connections between brain cells ... Flag as irrelevant
	RTE.ie Popcorn lung: how vaping can scar your lungs for life RTE.ie Analysis: Popcorn lung is a rare but serious and irreversible disease, for which prevention is the best and only defence. By Donal O'Shea and Gerry McElvaney, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. A US teenager was recently reported to have ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Physicists find key to perfect pasta – but it's not how Mamma used to make it The Guardian Cacio e pepe is made by cooking pasta and using the resulting starchy water to create a sauce with grated cheese and pepper. Researchers have recommended that the perfect recipe for two involves dissolving 5g of powdered starch ... Flag as irrelevant
	Texas Tribune In visit to Texas, RFK Jr. said autism, diabetes deserve more attention than measles Texas Tribune U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said during a visit to Texas on Tuesday that measles deserves less attention than other chronic diseases, while downplaying the number of deaths that have occurred in the state's historic outbreak of the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Tackling these 17 factors could cut your risk of stroke, dementia and late-life depression CBC.ca Making lifestyle adjustments could help you cut the risk of developing a stroke, dementia or late-life depression all at the same time, according to new research that has identified 17 overlapping risk factors for these brain-related conditions. Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org Poll: Many Americans say they will lose trust in public health recommendations under federal leadership changes Phys.Org One hundred days into the new federal administration, a new poll reports that major segments of the U.S. public anticipate they will lose trust in public health recommendations with the changes in health agency leadership. The poll, conducted among a ... Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News Recovering ketamine addict who's been left in constant pain warns others against using drug ITV News WATCH: Mitchell Woodhouse is awaiting major surgery on his bladder, which he needs as a result of his ketamine addiction. He's been telling ITV Meridian's Grace Williams about his experience. Flag as irrelevant
	AZCentral.com New Insights into Fungal Infections: Resistance, Mortality, and Environmental Risks Contagionlive.com The latest fungal-focused edition of the CDC's Emerging Infectious Diseases highlights the global spread of antifungal resistance, Aspergillus infections, and Histoplasma detection in Spain. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	wtvr.com Virginia reports first measles case: What families need to know wtvr.com RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) confirmed its first case of measles involving a child who recently traveled internationally and lives in the Shenandoah Valley area earlier this month. Dr. Sean McKenna, an associate professor of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Harvard Professor shares specific foods and diets that can reduce cancer risk Times of India Mingyang Song highlighted the importance of diet, noting that ultra-processed foods increase cancer risk due to poor nutrient profiles and potential carcinogens. Conversely, diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Would you recognize the signs of a stroke? Geisinger Bleeding on the brain due to a hemorrhagic stroke increases pressure on brain structures, reducing blood flow and depriving them of oxygen, and leads to brain-cell damage. BE FAST stroke symptoms. Recognizing ... Flag as irrelevant
	KGNU Vaccinated adult from Colorado infected with measles, the state's first 'breakthrough' case this year Steamboat Pilot and Today Colorado on Friday reported its fifth incidence of measles this year, and, for the first time in the spate of cases, the infection was in a person who had been vaccinated against the disease. The person, an adult living in Denver, had recently traveled ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Cancer-Related Fatigue and Depression Linked to Reduced Recreational Activity in Survivors Moffitt Cancer Center Cancer survivors who experience cancer-related fatigue or depression are nearly twice as likely to scale back on recreational activities, with female survivors disproportionately affected compared to males, according to findings presented at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas City Star Kansas City News kcmo.gov The Kansas City Health Department (KCHD) held a press conference on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, to discuss the growing national measles outbreak and the preparations underway to protect residents. KCHD leaders shared current vaccination rates, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Death certificate changes inflate US maternal fatalities, yet rates clearly peaked during height of COVID-19 CIDRAP Changes to US death certificates during and after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic altered data on maternal morbidity, a fact that didn't obscure a clear increase during COVID-19, according to new research yesterday in JAMA Pediatrics. Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report #51 - 29 April 2025 World Health Organization This is the 51st situation report for the multi-country outbreak of mpox, which provides details on the global epidemiological situation for mpox with data as of 31 March 2025, including an update on the epidemiological situation for mpox in Africa, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Standard Odisha backs national target to eliminate Measles-Rubella by 2026: Minister Business Standard In a significant step towards strengthening public health and safeguarding future generations, Odisha's Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling has launched a comprehensive set of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials ... Flag as irrelevant
	Axios Poll: Measles misinformation takes hold amid outbreak Axios Ross Kedl, an immunology professor at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine, calls the rate of people who believe misinformation around measles vaccines shocking. The big picture: Most American adults report having heard or read some ... Flag as irrelevant
	Brighter World Here comes the sun: What you need to know about Vitamin D Brighter World About half the world's population suffers from a deficiency of Vitamin D, including some Canadians, whose reserves fall short during a long, grey winter. "Most of the vitamin D we get, especially during Canadian summers, comes from sun exposure and is ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New Lede Common plastic chemicals linked to 356000 annual heart disease deaths worldwide The New Lede Chemicals used to make plastics more flexible are linked to more than 356,000 deaths annually across the globe, creating what researchers called a "substantial global health burden," according to a new peer-reviewed study. Flag as irrelevant
	The Pharma Letter Vimkunya: The Second Chikungunya Vaccine to Be Licensed in the US NEJM Journal Watch Medical Blogs In two manufacturer-supported trials, Vimkunya was well tolerated and immunogenic in healthy individuals aged ≥12 years. The mosquito-borne chikungunya virus (CHIKV) causes periodic outbreaks in tropical and subtropical regions ... Flag as irrelevant
	Neuroscience News Acute Care for Cannabis Use Increases Risk for Subsequent New Dementia Diagnosis Dermatology Advisor Individuals with acute care due to cannabis use remained at elevated risk relative to those with all-cause acute care (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 1.23) and the general population (aHR, 1.72) when adjusting for sociodemographic factors and chronic health ... Flag as irrelevant
	mdanderson.org Surgeon-scientist: How we're moving the needle for head and neck cancer mdanderson.org Patients here benefit from having an entire team of experts dedicated to the treatment of head and neck cancers. During our weekly tumor board meeting, surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists and others gather to discuss the best treatment ... Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Temporary Menstrual Cycle Shifts After Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Technology Networks Vaccine research covers many outcomes, but menstrual health isn't usually one of them. A new study conducted by researchers from Oregon Health & Science University investigates whether seasonal influenza vaccines, alone or given alongside a COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	publishing.aip.org A Scientific Method for Flawless Cacio e Pepe publishing.aip.org WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 – The beloved Italian pasta cacio e pepe is perhaps best known for two things: being delicious and being frustratingly difficult to cook. At first glance, it looks like a simple recipe, containing only three ingredients: pasta, ... Flag as irrelevant

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