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Low HDL-C, Triglyceride Levels in Late Life Independently Associated With Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias Meanwhile, recent studies have found that high TG levels are also associated with increased cognitive decline and dementia risk, an important finding given the strong inverse relationship between HDL-C and TG. 1-3.
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New Canadian Guideline for Postpartum Physical Activity During the first year after giving birth, mothers should work up to 120 min/wk of moderate to vigorous physical activity, such as brisk walking and muscle-strengthening exercises, according to a new Canadian guideline.
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Sleep-Wake Changes Flag Dementia Risk in Women Multidimensional sleep-wake change profiles were assessed on the basis of nighttime sleep, napping, and circadian rest-activity rhythm parameters. Participants were divided into three groups: Stable sleep (n = 321) ...
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New Jersey officials warn of measles exposure at Newark airport An adult infected with measles traveled through Newark International Airport while infectious, New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) officials said yesterday. The person, who is not a resident of New Jersey, potentially exposed fellow travelers at ...
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Mpox activity in Africa on pace to pass 2024 total The DRC is also grappling with a major measles outbreak. Kyeng Mercy, PhD, epidemic intelligence unit lead at Africa CDC, said about 12,000 measles cases have been reported this year, along with 180 deaths, ...
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Health Rounds: Some early breast cancers may not need surgery after chemo April 4 (Reuters) - (To receive the full newsletter in your inbox for free sign up here). Patients with early-stage invasive breast cancer can safely skip surgery if the tumors disappear after chemotherapy, a small new study suggests.
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As cases rise nationally, 2 infants die of pertussis in Louisiana Just weeks after two state surgeons general said they will no longer promote vaccinations, state officials announced that two Louisiana children have died of pertussis, or whooping cough—a vaccine-preventable disease—in the past 6 months, CNN reported ...
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'Cost us more in the long run': Federal actions reverse progress on HIV epidemic, experts warn Amid mass layoffs of federal health workers, which began earlier this week, several key public health offices have been gutted. The HHS Office of Infectious Disease & HIV/AIDS Policy has been eliminated, as has CDC's Division of HIV Prevention.
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Omega-6 fatty acid promotes growth of aggressive type of breast cancer Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in seed oils such as soybean and safflower oil, and animal products including pork and eggs, specifically enhances the growth of the hard-to-treat "triple negative" breast cancer subtype, according to a ...
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Measles spreads to central Texas; 5 states have active outbreaks How many measles cases ...
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Ozempic is hailed as a miracle drug. But how does it affect people with eating disorders? Doctors worry about semaglutides being used by people with restrictive eating disorders – but research also shows they could help others struggling with binge eating. Hannah Seo. Fri 4 Apr 2025 07.00 EDT. Share. GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have, ...
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Riverside County reports first confirmed case of measles countywide since 2018 The patient, identified only as a person from the eastern half of the county, tested positive for a measles infection in the last couple of weeks and is now recovering at home, according to the Riverside University Health System.
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Avoidable mortality rises in the US, decreases in other high-income countries, Brown study finds Avoidable deaths can be sorted into two categories: preventable mortality, like death by car accident or vaccine-preventable disease, and treatable mortality, like appendicitis or sepsis. According to the study, the average ...
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Mumps case confirmed in Oakland County Mumps is a contagious viral infection that affects the salivary glands. "This case of mumps, coming just weeks after Oakland County's first measles case of the year, underscores the essential role of vaccination in protecting ...
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Shingles is awful, but here's another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementia A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one – shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect ageing brains. A new study found shingles vaccination cut older adults' risk of developing dementia over the next seven ...
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Ontario public health units target measles with education, vaccination A woman with curly hair sits with a smiling boy in front of a hockey arena. Rachel Vaarkamp and her son Tyse after he received a measles, mumps, rubella vaccine on Wednesday, in Caledonia, ...
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FDA Approves Freeze-Dried Formulation of Mpox, Smallpox Vaccine The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new freeze-dried formulation of Jynneos® (smallpox and mpox vaccine, live, non-replicating). Prior to this approval, Jynneos had only been available as a liquid-frozen formulation.
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Harris County confirms first measles case of 2025 HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is investigating the first case of measles in unincorporated Harris County this year. According to HCPH, the case was confirmed by a commercial laboratory and the case involves a child who is ...
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Ontario public health units target measles with education, vaccination In the Southwestern Public Health region — which includes the communities of St. Thomas, Woodstock as well as Elgin and Oxford counties — there are 43 new cases, the largest increase in the province for the most recent reporting period.
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Shingles vaccine recipients less likely to develop dementia, study shows A study yesterday in Nature adds to the growing body of evidence that shingles vaccines are protective against dementia. In the study, researchers from Stanford Medicine and the Vienna University of Economics and Business in Austria analyzed the health ...
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Short on time? Weekend workouts still boost longevity, researchers say While studies have validated the all-cause mortality risk reductions of engaging in ~22 minutes of MVPA daily based on the WHO weekly recommendation, the benefits of condensing 150 minutes of MVPA into one or two days (weekends) remain inconclusive.
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Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection. The hormonal shifts occurring during menopause mark the end of a woman's reproductive years and contribute to an increased risk of ...
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Researchers ID 17 risk factors shared by age-related brain disease Seventeen modifiable factors have been identified that can lower people's risk of age-related brain diseases such as stroke, dementia, and late-life depression, according to researchers at Harvard-affiliated Mass General Brigham.
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Zoster Vaccine Has Dementia-Preventing or Delaying Effect HealthDay News — Zoster vaccination seems to have a dementia-preventing or dementia-delaying effect, according to a study published online April 2 in Nature. Markus Eyting, PhD, from Stanford University in California, and colleagues examined the effect ...
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Laughing gas can potentially transform treatment for tough-to-beat depression Nitrous oxide-better known as "laughing gas"-can potentially transform treatment for tough-to-beat depression. This centuries-old anesthetic gas targeted specific brain cells in mice and quickly reduced symptoms, according to new research from the ...
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Saskatchewan Health Authority reports 6th measles case in province's southwest Canada is reporting a rising number of confirmed measles cases. Experts have warned of a potential risk for the exponential spread of the highly infectious disease. There are also growing calls for wastewater surveillance to track this highly contagious ...
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With Rise in Cases of Colon Cancer in Younger Patients, Montana Woman Stresses Importance of Screening Becky Bannon, a registered nurse from Anaconda, Montana, has spent over 25 years in the medical field. Even with her medical background and knowledge, life got busy, and she delayed her own health screenings. It was a year ago, at age 52, ...
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Is Surgery Necessary to Treat Invasive Breast Cancer? Surgery may not be necessary for patients with early-stage breast cancer who had a complete response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and standard radiation treatment, according to new data from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer ...
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Third hantavirus-related death confirmed in Mono County Hantavirus is a serious illness, and often fatal. People can get infected through contact with infected deer mouse droppings, urine, or saliva. Deer mice are common to the region. Officials say they don ...
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Colorado officials stress urgency in health reporting after guideline violation State guidelines say certain diseases, like measles, have to be reported immediately the state. A Pueblo clinic waited 9 days. Author: Evan Kruegel. Published: 7 ...
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Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio A Michigan resident died in January 2025 after contracting rabies from a kidney transplant received in Ohio. · The CDC confirmed the donor had been exposed to a rabid animal but showed no traditional symptoms. · Corneal graft recipients from the same donor ...
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Spring COVID-19 vaccine Dr Oge Ilozue, GP and Vaccination Programme Clinical Advisor, shares why it is important for people with Crohn's or Colitis who are at higher risk to get the 2025 spring COVID-19 booster vaccine. Why should I have a COVID-19 booster vaccine this spring ...
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More flu vaccines available The free flu vaccine for children under 5, pregnant women and other South Australians who are most vulnerable to the impacts of influenza is arriving at GPs and pharmacies this week, as a new advertising campaign urges South Australians to roll up their ...
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Avoid the pollen panic this spring with how-to tips to avoid allergy symptoms "Patients often present with nasal congestion along with an itchy and running nose," Cho said. "What you are specifically allergic to typically determines how long allergy symptoms last." Springtime brings a lot ...
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Warning issued about potential measles exposure at three Lethbridge businesses Alberta Health Services (AHS) said Thursday that a measles case in the Foremost area has been confirmed and that people who visited three Lethbridge businesses in late March might have been exposed. Calgary Herald.
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Free flu vaccines to help WA community keep well during winter The Cook Government is encouraging Western Australians to get a free flu vaccination during May and June to protect themselves during the peak influenza period. Cook Government's free flu vaccination program kicks off 1 May; WA community urged to get ...
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Artificial Sweetener Can Trick Your Brain Into Feeling More Hungry By contrast, when the same participants drank a beverage with sucrose (aka table sugar), there was a hunger-dampening effect. Peripheral glucose levels spiked, and this corresponded with reduced blood flow to the hypothalamus.
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UKHSA seeks health professionals' views to help tackle rising TB rates The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is seeking the views of health and social care professionals to inform the next five-year Tuberculosis (TB) National Action Plan for England. Running from 2026 to 2031, the plan will aim to improve the prevention, ...
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Columbus Public Health lays off disease investigations teams after federal cuts This story was updated to include additional information on the amount of the federal grant. Columbus Public Health laid off 11 employees this week after the federal government slashed COVID-19 funding meant to help local health departments prepare for ...
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Covid cases spike in North West hospitals as 'quad-demic' impact revealed Covid cases in North West hospitals have spiked for the second time this year – as new data shows the full impact of the 'quad-demic' of viruses on NHS services this winter. There were an average of 162 people a day in hospital beds with covid in the ...
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Free influenza vaccination in May and June WA Health has launched its annual influenza (flu) prevention campaign to raise awareness about the serious risks of influenza and to encourage all eligible Western Australians, including those 'at risk', to get vaccinated. Influenza is a common, ...
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The worst flu season in a generation packs a punch Not since the H1N1 pandemic of 2009 has the country been hit this hard by the influenza virus. This year's flu season is projected to result in between 430,000 to 910,000 hospitalizations and 19,000 to 92,000 deaths, ...
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NY Department of Health issues travel advisory for New Yorkers due to measles outbreaks NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York State Department of Health has issued a travel advisory ahead of Passover and Easter about measles outbreaks. The travel advisory is urging everyone to make sure they are fully vaccinated against measles before traveling ...
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States are losing billions in federal childhood vaccine funding States and cities are losing over $2 billion in childhood immunization and vaccination funding as part of broader cancellations of pandemic-era federal public health spending, per government data. Why it matters: Federal money helps fight preventable ...
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Intermittent fasting vs. calorie counting: Which is more effective? Three days of intermittent fasting each week was better for weight loss and other outcomes than daily caloric restriction, according to a recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine. Decision guide: Weight Management Programs ...
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Researchers find intestinal immune cell prevents food allergies Researchers at WashU Medicine found that a small population of immune cells in the mouse intestine (shown above) prevents allergic responses to food, suggesting that targeting such cells therapeutically could potentially lead to a new treatment for ...
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Beds lost to seasonal viruses this winter greater than population of Malta The last winter sitrep data of the season also showed COVID cases in hospitals jumped to the highest level this year. There were 1,174 patients in hospital with COVID last week – up by 11.9% on the ...
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Flu vaccines are now available for 2025. What's on offer and which one should I get? Although it's difficult to make predictions about the intensity and timing of the upcoming flu season, it's a good time to start thinking about vaccination. Who should get vaccinated, and when? In Australia ...
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Study Finds ADHD Content on TikTok Is Less Than 50 Percent Accurate ProCon Debates: Should TikTok Be Banned?; Is Social Media Good for Society? ProCon Issue in the News: When it comes to mental health issues, young people are increasingly calling "Dr. TikTok," and turning to social media in general, for help.
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