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	health Daily update ⋅ April 7, 2025
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	The Washington Post AI is coming to skin cancer detection The Washington Post While promising, the paper didn't consider that a human dermatologist will ask the patient questions about the lesions and touch and feel them, says Veronica Rotemberg, a dermatologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. "There's a lot ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Irish politician Richard Boyd Barrett shares throat cancer diagnosis BBC News A well-known member of the Dáil (Irish Parliament) has revealed he has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Richard Boyd Barrett, 58, who is a TD for Ireland's People Before Profit party, said he was preparing for an "intense period" of cancer treatment. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Second child dies of measles as Texas outbreak worsens BBC News A second child has died from measles as an outbreak of the the highly contagious virus continues to grow in western Texas. The school-aged child was not vaccinated, had no underlying health conditions and was in hospital suffering complications from ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Colon cancer survivors who exercise regularly live longer NPR Meyerhardt says researchers have long known that exercise can improve survival rates in colon cancer patients. But he and his colleagues wanted to know if regular physical activity could actually help patients improve their survival rates compared to ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR RFK Jr. visits epicenter of Texas measles outbreak after death of second child NPR It's Kennedy's first visit to the area as health secretary, where he said he met with families of both the 6- and 8-year-old children who died. He said he "developed bonds" with the Mennonite community in West Texas in which the virus is mostly spreading. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Can you get measles if you've been vaccinated? What to know about the MMR and boosters. USA TODAY The infectious disease caused by the measles virus is transmitted through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or breathes. It is so contagious, health experts say, 90% of unvaccinated people exposed to it wind up contracting measles. Flag as irrelevant
	HSPH News Alberto Ascherio receives Breakthrough Prize for groundbreaking research on multiple sclerosis HSPH News Chan School of Public Health and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, shared the 2025 Prize in Life Sciences with Steven Hauser of the University of California, San Francisco, who established the role of B cells in MS and developed B-cell based ... Flag as irrelevant
	PRNewswire What Young Males Need to Know About Testicular Cancer PRNewswire DETROIT, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, cancer centers, and other organizations nationwide recognize April as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. This cancer occurs when cells grow out of control in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org One year later: Highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in dairy cattle Phys.Org The official confirmation came on the heels of testing performed at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory's Canyon and College Station laboratories. Following reports from local dairy practitioners and hundreds of tests to rule out other ... Flag as irrelevant
	KHOU.com RFK Jr. visits West Texas as a second child is buried after dying from a measles-related illness KHOU.com The first measles death in the U.S. in a decade was in an unvaccinated school-age child in February in Lubbock. Now, another child has died. Author: DEVI SHASTRI AP ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Study investigates effects of ADHD medications on the heart Medical Xpress Professor Samuele Cortese, senior lead author of the study from the University of Southampton said, "When it comes to taking any medication, risks and benefits should always be assessed together. We found an overall small increase in blood pressure and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Desert Sun Three hantavirus deaths confirmed in small Central California town The Desert Sun Public health officials have confirmed the third death attributed to the rare hantavirus in less than two months in the small mountain town of Mammoth Lakes. The outbreak of the "serious and often fatal illness" in the city of roughly 7,200 residents ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Two-week diet swap reveals stark difference: Western vs. African heritage diets on immunity News-Medical.net Study findings revealed that replacing traditional diets with Western diets increased participants' levels of biomarkers linked to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), pro-inflammatory cytokine responses, and attenuated immune function. In contrast, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN What you eat in midlife affects how healthy you are at age 70, according to a new study CNN In addition, the researchers found that higher consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, legumes, unsaturated fats and low-fat dairy products was linked with greater odds of healthy aging. On the ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Lower LDL cholesterol linked to reduced dementia risk News-Medical.net While maintaining low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels is crucial to mediate the risk of future cardiovascular events, its impact on dementia risk remains unclear. A recent study published in ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net ADHD medications show minimal impact on heart health in large study News-Medical.net The study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, conducted the largest and most comprehensive analysis of the cardiovascular effects of ADHD medications based on the results of randomised controlled trials - the most rigorous type of clinical study to assess ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Fungal infections are 'taking over the world'. Can they be stopped? Telegraph.co.uk Blood congealed "like black sausage", sexually-transmitted athlete's foot, and bloodstream-born pathogens untreatable with existing drugs. These are the kinds of fungal infections Professor Darius Armstrong, Infectious Diseases and Medical Mycology at ... Flag as irrelevant
	KGOU The (artificial intelligence) therapist can see you now KGOU New research suggests that given the right kind of training, AI bots can deliver mental health therapy with as much efficacy as — or more than — human clinicians. The recent study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, shows results from ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Mpox virus poses rising global epidemic and pandemic threat News-Medical.net Orthopoxviruses (OPXV) are a group of 13 zoonotic viruses in the Poxviridae family and Chordopoxvirinae subfamily, some of which include cowpox, mpox, and smallpox. Following widespread vaccination with vaccinia virus (VACV), smallpox, which is caused by ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK Scientists should try to repeat more studies, but not those looking for a link between vaccines with autism The Conversation UK Scientists, professors, engineers, teachers and doctors are routinely ranked among the most trustworthy people in society. This is because these professions rely heavily on research, and good research is viewed as the most reliable source of knowledge. Flag as irrelevant
	YourCentralValley.com California town reports third fatality related to rare virus linked to death of Gene Hackman's wife YourCentralValley.com In a statement shared Thursday, Mono County Health & Human Services confirmed that a young adult had died from the illness. "We don't have a clear sense of where this young adult may have ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Simple £5 blood test could help prevent thousands of heart attacks, study says The Guardian Modelling suggests that, for people currently found to be at intermediate risk on existing cardiovascular health assessments, the tests would prevent one heart attack or stroke for roughly every 500 people tested. Researchers analysed the health ... Flag as irrelevant
	KLAS - 8 News Now Las Vegas colon cancer survivor credits early screening with saving life KLAS - 8 News Now "In the last 20 years, we have seen a significant increase of patients in their 20s, 30s, and 40s," Dr. Ovunc Bardakcioglu, Professor and Colon and Rectal Surgery Chief for UNLV's Department of Surgery, said. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Funding Reductions Could Reverse Progress in HIV Response Psychiatry Advisor These numbers reduced to 0.07 to 1.73 million additional new HIV infections and 0.005 to 0.061 million HIV-related deaths if PEPFAR support could be reinstated or recovered. Countries with a higher percentage of international funding had the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Undark Magazine In Western Wildlife, Bird Flu Deaths Highlight Uncertainties Undark Magazine Last fall, a Clallam County, Washington, resident spotted a young male cougar walking slowly through a field on the northern edge of the Olympic Peninsula. It was the middle of the day — a clear sign that something was off — and he was also skinny and weak ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel Measles detected in Colorado, more Health Headlines The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel The department said the unvaccinated adult contracted measles while vacationing in an area of Mexico that had an ongoing outbreak. Given how contagious measles is, CDPHE urged Pueblo residents to review a list of places where ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Brain health in older adults threatened by prolonged air pollution News-Medical.net Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may harm the brain health of older adults in England, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The research, published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, found that exposure to nitrogen dioxide ... Flag as irrelevant
	Orlando Health Shingles Vaccine May Reduce Risk of Dementia, Too Orlando Health Shingles looks like a rash yet it's a nerve issue, so the intensity can be sharp until the virus calms down. In extreme cases, shingles can even cause blindness. The issue usually goes away and stays away, often with the help of antiviral medications, but ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP US Influenza Activity is Declining But Still Remains Elevated Contagionlive.com According to the CDC's latest Influenza Surveillance Report, Seasonal influenza activity remains elevated but continues its downward trend for the second consecutive week. Despite the recent decrease, the 2024–2025 flu season has been classified as ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Spring goose hunters look to experts with questions about the spread of avian flu CBC.ca First Nations in northeastern Ontario are preparing for the spring goose hunt, but while the deeply significant cultural tradition is eagerly anticipated, it's tinged with anxiety this year as well thanks to reports of avian influenza in southern ... Flag as irrelevant
	AARP Suffering From Seasonal Allergies? 6 Ways to Get Relief AARP Allergy symptoms can worsen with age. Here's what you can do to stop sneezing and itching ... If you've been sneezing, itching and wiping away at watery eyes, you are not alone. The Centers for ... Flag as irrelevant
	InsideHalton.com Could a shingles vaccine help protect your brain from dementia? Here's what a new study reports InsideHalton.com Chickenpox comes from the varicella-zoster virus, and if you had chickenpox as a child, the virus stays in your body and can be reactivated. That infection results in herpes zoster, better known as shingles. Flag as irrelevant
	Swansea University Pioneering study examines cold water therapy's potential to treat PTSD Swansea University Scientists at Swansea University have embarked on a groundbreaking study to examine whether cold water immersion (CWI) therapy can alleviate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to PTSD UK, one in 10 people in the UK is expected to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CodeBlue Shingles Vaccine May Help Lower Risk Of Dementia CodeBlue Dr Vinod RMT Balasubramaniam, associate professor at the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, explores recent findings that suggest an unexpected connection between shingles vaccination and long-term brain ... Flag as irrelevant
	THE WEEK Consensus Guidance Lays Out Recommendations for Postpartum Physical Activity The Cardiology Advisor Based on seven systematic reviews, the panel recommended postpartum women and people accumulate at least 120 minutes/week of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA; e.g., brisk walking and muscular-strengthening exercises, including those ... Flag as irrelevant
	Monash Lens Antimicrobial resistance no longer a looming healthcare crisis. It's here Monash Lens Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist the effects of medications – is growing faster than many people realise. It's often called the "silent pandemic" because ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Extended loneliness triples risk of early death in middle-aged women: study 新华网 SYDNEY, April 7 (Xinhua) -- A study published on Monday revealed for the first time a causal link between chronic loneliness and early death among middle-aged Australian women. Researchers analyzed two decades of data from the Australian Longitudinal ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Zoster Vaccine Has Dementia-Preventing or Delaying Effect Infectious Disease Advisor Markus Eyting, Ph.D., from Stanford University in California, and colleagues examined the effect of live-attenuated herpes zoster vaccination on the occurrence of dementia diagnosis. Causal evidence was provided using data from ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC30 News Hantavirus disease kills 3 Californians, officials say ABC30 News MONO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Three deaths in California have been linked to the Hantavirus. Mono County Public Health says each of the recent cases were people who lived and worked in Mammoth Lakes and experienced feeling ill in February. Flag as irrelevant
	Brisbane Times Measles alert issued across popular south-east attractions Brisbane Times People who visited popular tourist locations in the south-east from Wednesday to Friday have been urged to monitor symptoms of measles, after Queensland Health confirmed an active case in the community. Brisbane's North Metro Health Service confirmed a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nevada Appeal Senior Spotlight: Raising awareness and support for Parkinson's Disease Nevada Appeal Over 5,000 people live with Parkinson's disease in northern Nevada, and there are over 90,000 new diagnoses each year in the U.S. Parkinson's disease is the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disease in the world. While it is often ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.gavi.org "A wonderful development": in malaria-plagued northern Nigeria, the vaccine's arrival brings joy www.gavi.org The emotional and financial distress of having a child down with malaria is regrettably familiar to residents of Kaura community in Kebbi state, who hope that's set to change. 7 April 2025; 8 min read; by Jesusegun Alagbe; Republish this article ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India 10 magnesium-rich vegetarian foods to try Times of India And magnesium is also essential for strengthening bones and teeth. A daily intake of 310–320 mg of magnesium for women and 400–420 mg for men is recommended. And including magnesium-rich foods like nuts, seeds, leafy greens, and whole grains can help meet ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Annals of Internal Medicine Tip Sheet April 1, 2025 www.acpjournals.org A randomized clinical trial compared the effects of 4:3 intermittent fasting versus daily caloric restriction on weight loss when combined with comprehensive behavioral support in adults with overweight or obesity. The data showed that 4:3 intermittent ... Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Could Your Gut Microbiome Make Certain Drugs Less Effective? Technology Networks A new study, published in Nature Chemistry, shows how common gut bacteria can metabolize certain oral medications that target cellular receptors, potentially reducing the drug's effectiveness. "In some cases, the benefits ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Most Eligible Smokers Not Getting Lung Cancer Screening U.S. News & World Report But it's not because smokers tend to shrug off preventive health care, researchers noted. Those same folks are nearly four times as likely to receive either breast or colon cancer screening, results show. Flag as irrelevant
	www.unsw.edu.au Keeping Fit to Delay Dementia www.unsw.edu.au But did you know that it could also bring forward the age of dementia onset to midlife? Evidence is emerging to suggest that fitness as early as the teenage years could be associated with younger onset dementia (YOD). Flag as irrelevant
	batonrougeclinic.com Aging and the benefits of exercising batonrougeclinic.com Two elderly women are using exercise machines in a gym. They appear to be engaged. This content is courtesy of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, the #1 hospital in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.abc.net.au How Ozempic has changed weight loss www.abc.net.au A new study from the University of Melbourne has examined how many Americans are taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic without having diabetes. The number is somewhere between 800,000 and a million people. Is there a similar trend happening in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes 5 Benefits Of Cold Plunge For Stress And Wellbeing Forbes The timing is good—because with levels of stress and anxiety at record-high levels people are looking for all kinds of solutions. Check with your doctor based on your personal situation--and consider cold plunging and cold water immersion for surprising ... Flag as irrelevant

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