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	health Daily update ⋅ May 19, 2025
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	The Washington Post New clues point to why colorectal cancer is rising in young people The Washington Post In a study recently published in Nature, scientists unveiled a link between the rise in young colorectal cancers and a toxin called colibactin. For years, we've known that colibactin, produced by certain strains of bacteria like E. coli, can mutate our DNA ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com EXCLUSIVE: Over half of people hit snooze in the morning, study finds. 4 tips to break the habit Today.com People who use phone alarms hit snooze two to three times every morning, a new study shows. Here's how snoozing can disrupt sleep and tips to wake up from a sleep scientist. Updated May 16, 2025, 12:05 PM PDT. Caroline Kee. Health reporter. Flag as irrelevant
	American Medical Association Whooping cough FAQ: Treatment for whooping cough symptoms, vaccine safety and pertussis in children American Medical Association AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on ... Flag as irrelevant
	HSC Newsbeat Cutting Through the Fog HSC Newsbeat These lingering symptoms, known as Long COVID, can vary from person to person. They include poor memory and difficulty thinking or concentrating (often referred to as "brain fog"), anxiety and depression, fatigue, post-exertional malaise, dizziness and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Fishbowl Machine learning uncovers social risk clusters linked to suicide across US Cornell Chronicle Using machine learning technology, a new study has identified three distinct profiles describing social and economic factors that are associated with a higher risk of suicide. Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress How AI can improve dementia detection Medical Xpress Researchers from the National Center for Healthy Aging (NCHA), a partnership between Monash University and Peninsula Health, have developed a novel method for improving dementia detection in hospitals by combining traditional methods with artificial ... Flag as irrelevant
	wtvr.com HIV funding cuts will 'affect a lot of people all over Virginia,' warns Richmond group director wtvr.com Nationz Foundation faces 47% reduction in Ryan White program funding that provides housing, utilities and transportation assistance to HIV patients. Prev Next. Richmond nonprofit director Zakia McKensey warns that recent cuts to HIV program funding ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent The TikTok hack that can actually help migraines The Independent The caffeine in Coca-Cola acts as a vasoconstrictor, meaning it narrows blood vessels. This helps counteract the dilation of blood vessels that occurs during a migraine – a key trigger for pain. Flag as irrelevant
	The Scientist Bat Cells in a Dish Offer a Tool to Study Their Viral Responses The Scientist Bats harbor viral human pathogens without getting sick. A new cell line could open doors to new therapies based on these flying mammals' immune secrets. ... A Seba's short-tailed bat against a yellow background. Flag as irrelevant
	KPRC Click2Houston Understanding prostate cancer: risks, symptoms, and screening tips KPRC Click2Houston About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, with roughly 313,780 new cases and 35,770 deaths expected in the U.S. in 2025, according to the American Cancer Society. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Why Measles Is Making a Comeback Despite Available Vaccines News-Medical.net Introduction The resurgence of measles. The role of vaccine hesitancy. Consequences beyond infection. Counteracting the crisis. Looking ahead. References. Amid a dramatic rise in measles cases globally, vaccine hesitancy and misinformation are ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net USPSTF urges universal syphilis screening in pregnancy to prevent congenital infections News-Medical.net Screening tests for syphilis include the Treponema. pallidum particle agglutination (TP-PA) test, which identifies antibodies against T. pallidum, the pathogen that causes syphilis. Non-treponemal tests like the Venereal Disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times What a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Like Biden's Means for Patients The New York Times Joe Biden standing at a lectern in the White House partially obscured by a red lens. Because of recent advances in diagnosing and treating prostate cancer, former President Joe Biden and others who develop metastatic ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Waist-to-height ratio emerges as strong predictor of heart failure risk News-Medical.net Obesity affects a substantial proportion of patients with heart failure (HF) and it has been reported that the risk of HF increases as body mass index (BMI) increases. Study presenter, Dr. Amra Jujic ... Flag as irrelevant
	The ASCO Post Gabapentin May Extend Survival in Patients With Glioblastoma The ASCO Post With about 12,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the United States, glioblastoma accounts for most primary brain tumors in adults and is known to be highly aggressive. Overall survival rates among patients with the disease has hardly improved ... Flag as irrelevant
	Santa Fe New Mexican The US hasn't seen a human bird flu case in 3 months. Experts are wondering why Santa Fe New Mexican Health officials are making a renewed call for vigilance against bird flu, but some experts are puzzling over why reports of new human cases have stopped. Has the search for cases been weakened by government cuts? Are immigrant farm workers, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Karger Publishers releases free-access eBook "Healthy Aging" News-Medical.net Designed for doctors and health enthusiasts, "Healthy Aging" contains surprising scientific discoveries and practical guidance on nutrition, healthy sleep, maintaining a social network and physical fitness to contribute to longevity. Flag as irrelevant
	South Florida Hospital News New & old drug combo drops cholesterol by 49% in human trial New Atlas In a new study led by the Cleveland Clinic, researchers trialed the combination of an existing cholesterol medication with a brand-new one and found that, together, the drugs lowered LDL cholesterol levels by a staggering 48.6%. Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Infant Treated With World's First Personalized Gene Editing Therapy Technology Networks In a historic medical breakthrough, a child diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder has been successfully treated with a customized CRISPR gene editing therapy by a team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine. Flag as irrelevant
	UpNorthLive.com Warm weather brings rise in Lyme disease cases in dogs UpNorthLive.com CADILLAC, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — Veterinarians are alerting pet owners to a surge in Lyme disease cases among dogs as warm weather returns, bringing ticks with it. Meyer Veterinary Clinic in Cadillac reported 81 positive cases of Lyme disease in dogs over ... Flag as irrelevant
	South Florida Hospital News Incidence rates of some cancer types have risen in people under age 50 South Florida Hospital News Despite increasing incidence rates, cancer deaths in young people have not increased overall. May 8, 2025 – Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have completed a comprehensive analysis of cancer statistics for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Earth.com Practicing mindfulness can quiet the noise of anxiety Earth.com "A lot of research has shown that mindfulness can reduce anxiety symptoms," said Resh Gupta, a postdoctoral research associate with the Mindfulness Science and Practice research cluster. While many people experience the benefits of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News Health experts warn of increase in flu deaths among New York's children Spectrum News "It is estimated that we've had 47 million cases of influenza, over 600,000 hospitalizations, and 27,000 deaths," said Thomas Russo, professor and chief of infectious disease for the University at Buffalo's Jacobs School of Medicine. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek The 'big 5' most common mental health struggles among youth today news.llu.edu Youth mental health has become an increasingly urgent concern in recent years, with rising rates of anxiety, insomnia, substance use, depression, and eating disorders. As young people navigate the pressures of academic performance, social relationships ... Flag as irrelevant
	codeblue.galencentre.org Preventing Dementia: The Role of Lifestyle, Diet, And Community-Based Interventions codeblue.galencentre.org Scientific evidence highlights the significant role of a healthy diet, regular physical activity, and cognitive engagement in reducing dementia risk. Among the most studied dietary patterns for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia (ADRD) are the ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.futura-sciences.com This little-known bacterium could be the real culprit behind Parkinson's disease www.futura-sciences.com Researchers found that the gut microbiome plays a crucial role in its development. Their findings suggest that B vitamin supplementation could help some patients, offering a new and practical treatment option for a condition that has long been ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.onlymyhealth.com Beyond Skin: How Collagen Can Improve Joint Function www.onlymyhealth.com While many people understand collagen's use in slowing signs of ageing, did you know that its supplements can also help improve joint health? Here's what to know… Tenzin Chodon. Written by: Tenzin Chodon; Updated at: May 19, 2025 00:57 IST. Flag as irrelevant
	www.medwirenews.com Lorundrostat shows promise for uncontrolled, treatment-resistant hypertension www.medwirenews.com By Lucy Piper, medwireNews Reporter. medwireNews: Lorundrostat, a selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor, shows blood pressure-lowering potential in people with uncontrolled and treatment-resistant hypertension, according to the Advance-HTN trial. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Newly discovered Cat1 protein halts viral infections by depleting cellular fuel News-Medical.net In the past year, researchers at Rockefeller's Laboratory of Bacteriology, headed by Luciano Marraffini, and at the MSKCC's Structural Biology Laboratory, headed by Dinshaw Patel, have been studying key immune components of some CRISPR systems called CARF ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Riding for a cure: Pittsburgh cancer patients, doctors and families unite at 'Rush to Crush Cancer' Pittsburgh Post-Gazette For Mike Michna, completing an intense 15-mile bike ride at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center's annual Rush to Crush Cancer event wasn't just a physical feat, but part of his effort to raise the funds necessary to defeat a terrible disease. Flag as irrelevant
	WDBJ7 Our gut and mind have an interesting connection, local doctor explains WDBJ7 ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - May is recognized as gut health awareness month. Local experts are finding more ways our gut and mind are connected. Dr. Alicia Hollis with Valley Integrative Medicine is a specializes in Osteopathic Medicine and is board ... Flag as irrelevant
	Teen Musician-Scientists NPR We continue our journey into the fascinating world of music and the brain. We meet a gifted young pianist who is also an extraordinary scientist doing meaningful research on a rare neurological disorder. We also hear from a teen saxophonist who is ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today Waist and height measurements predict heart failure risk better than BMI: Study India Today A person's waist-to-height ratio could be a more accurate way to predict the risk of developing heart failure than body mass index (BMI), according to new research presented at the Heart Failure 2025 congress of the European Society of Cardiology. Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times From Khloe's protein popcorn to Ranveer's protein bars: Is protein craze worth the hype? Hindustan Times As brands race to pack a protein punch into everyday foods, one wonders: Is this just another health trend, or a much-needed shift in dietary awareness? Once the darling of gym-goers and fitness fanatics, protein has officially broken out of the shaker ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of Bath Treating chronic pain early: psychological therapies rewire the brain and relieve suffering University of Bath A landmark review shows cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) reduces the emotional burden of pain and makes measurable changes in brain activity. Press release; Published on Monday 19 May 2025; Last updated ... Flag as irrelevant
	NewsNation Now How to spot ticks and remove them NewsNation Now May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month · A bacteria in deer ticks causes Lyme disease, spreads when they bite humans · To remove a tick, use tweezers and pull straight up. Flag as irrelevant
	www.nature.com Snooze alarm use in a global population of smartphone users www.nature.com On the nights that participants logged a sleep session, more than half (55.6%) of the sessions ended with a snooze alarm. Of the sleep sessions ending with snooze alarm, snooze alarm was pressed on average 2.4 times (95% CI: 2.4–2.5) and the average ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.abc.net.au New taskforce explores medicinal cannabis framework www.abc.net.au There's been an unprecedented number of scripts for medicinal cannabis, and in some cases they're being issued every four minutes, according to some experts. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency says it has a task force underway to ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.abc.net.au The Protein Myth: are we being fed a fad? www.abc.net.au Protein is everywhere in our chocolate bars, chips, and even breakfast cereals but do we really need it? The protein craze is spiralling, from gym junkies to school lunchboxes, pushing the idea that more is always better. Flag as irrelevant

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