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	health Daily update ⋅ May 20, 2025
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	NPR How treatable is prostate cancer? A doctor reacts to Biden's diagnosis NPR Former President Joe Biden's office announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. But it said the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, "which allows for effective management. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News What to know about prostate cancer after former President Joe Biden's diagnosis ABC News Biden's office said the cancer was diagnosed after "increasing urinary symptoms" and that it has metastasized, spreading to his bones. The statement added that the cancer is "hormone-sensitive," which may ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Why Biden may not have known about his 'aggressive' prostate cancer until recently ABC News Expert on treatment options for Biden following prostate cancer diagnosisArif Kamal, chief patient officer at the American Cancer Society, discusses former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN The US hasn't seen a human bird flu case in 3 months. Experts are wondering why CNN Has the search for cases been weakened by government cuts? Are immigrant farm workers, who have accounted for many of the U.S. cases, more afraid to come forward for testing amid the Trump administration's deportation push? Is it just a natural ebb in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Yes, Microplastics Are Everywhere. So What Do We Do? The New York Times Microplastics mostly come from larger plastics, which degrade with use or when they aren't disposed of properly, said Jeffrey Farner, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times You need more than Ozempic to fight food addiction. Here's how Los Angeles Times Man looking at giant measuring tape-wrapped hourglass of addictive foods and weight loss drugs. (Maggie Chiang / For The Times). In 'Diet, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP RSV-prevention products tied to lower infant hospitalization rates in 2024-25 CIDRAP Infant hospitalization rates for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) were 28% to 43% lower in 2024-25, the first US respiratory-virus season with broad availability of a maternal RSV vaccine (Abrysvo) and the preventive monoclonal antibody nirsevimab ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Movement controls brought in over bluetongue virus BBC News Movement restrictions have been placed on cattle, sheep and some other livestock in Lancashire following the discovery of bluetongue virus in the county. Bluetongue virus, which is mainly spread by midge bites, does not affect humans or risk food ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Health Why are measles and other "eradicated" infectious diseases coming back? Harvard Health The discovery of new viruses, and the development of vaccines against them, was made possible in large part by the Nobel Prize–winning discoveries of Dr. John Enders and his colleagues here at Harvard Medical School. Flag as irrelevant
	LAist LA County's HIV prevention work threatened by federal funding cuts LAist Health officials estimate the federal funding reductions would fuel a 40% surge in costly new HIV infections and an increase in preventable deaths across L.A. County. Tens of thousands in the region rely on these programs to access HIV testing or Pre- ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News New location proposed for city's dementia centre BBC News It originally proposed moving the centre to Bretton Library but now says it is looking at a relocation to Paston Farm Community Centre. Shabina Qayyum, the council's cabinet member for public health and adult social care, ... Flag as irrelevant
	62nd Airlift Wing Prevent mosquito, tick bites 62nd Airlift Wing WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you are likely to encounter biting bugs. Most bug bites are harmless, but some mosquitoes and ticks carry diseases. Mosquitoes and ticks can spread germs that cause diseases ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Home Self-Collection Equals Clinic Exam for HPV Screening Medscape When compared with clinician-collected (CC) samples, SC specimens showed high positive agreement for detecting high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) as well as equivalent sensitivity for cervical dysplasia. The patient-friendly device proved safe and easy ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Measles cases in Texas rise by four to 722, state health department says Reuters May 20 (Reuters) - The Texas health department reported 722 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of four since its last update on Friday. Keep up with the latest medical breakthroughs and healthcare trends with the Reuters Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Trainer tip of the day: The No. 1 sign you have 'dead butt syndrome' — and the best way to fix it Today.com The glute muscles are important to many every day movements, like hip extensions, standing upright, walking and climbing stairs, Mansour explained. The gluteus medius in particular helps stabilize the hip joint and facilitates pelvic rotation. Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer: What you need to know Livescience.com These scores help doctors determine how best to treat a given patient's cancer. "While this [Biden's score] represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management," Sunday's ... Flag as irrelevant
	POST-COURIER WHO says vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Papua New Guinea Reuters May 20 (Reuters) - The World Health Organisation said on Tuesday that circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) had been detected in stool specimens of two healthy children in Papua New Guinea on May 9. The detection of wild poliovirus or ... Flag as irrelevant
	WRAL.com 'Don't sit in a cave': NC man urges importance of screenings after Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis WRAL.com Chapel Hill resident Bob Slater recalled getting diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 68. Slater is now 71. "You don't feel anything, you just get a test result that tells you something is wrong," Slater said. "I had a history of going to see a ... Flag as irrelevant
	WJLA Rabies alert issued for Anne Arundel County over infected raccoon WJLA The raccoon has tested positive for rabies, the Department of Health said. If you believe that you or your pet came in contact with the infected animal or spot any concerning wounds on your pet ... Flag as irrelevant
	GPB Ga. DPH reports 4th measles case in 2025 in an 'unvaccinated Greater Atlanta resident' GPB The measles virus can stay in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person has left the room. Measles symptoms appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus, typically ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News 'We can't stay silent over endometriosis struggle' BBC News A woman who struggled with undiagnosed endometriosis for 10 years has urged fellow sufferers not to suppress their health needs in the workplace. Fashion designer Roya Rasouli, 27, made a promise to herself on her hospital bed to share her story after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boise State Public Radio What it means to have prostate cancer today Boise State Public Radio Yuki Noguchi is a correspondent on the Science Desk based out of NPR's headquarters in Washington, D.C. She started covering consumer health in the midst of the pandemic, reporting on everything from vaccination and racial inequities in access to ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Do you really need to do Kegels? Physicians on five common pelvic floor myths The Guardian It supports the pelvic organs: the bowel, bladder, and uterus or prostate. These in turn support the spine, and play an important role in sexual health and urinary and fecal continence. When the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTOP How a new blood test to detect Alzheimer's disease can stop memory loss earlier WTOP WTOP talked to a doctor about an advancement in testing that he says will help patients get treatment faster. "This is really big news," said Dr. Scott Turner, professor of neurology and director ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post 2016 to 2020 Did Not See Any Improvement in Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Outcomes Renal and Urology News Men had doubled mortality compared with women (11.2 versus 5.5 percent). Major complications were substantial, including cardiogenic shock (6.6 percent), atrial fibrillation (20.7 percent), cardiac arrest (3.4 percent), congestive heart failure (35.9 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent TikTok's protein obsession has us lacking another key nutrient The Independent Amid the protein craze on social media, are we neglecting the need for fiber in our diets? Amber Raiken speaks with dietitians and nutritionists about how protein has dominated the conversation too much. Monday 19 May 2025 16:38 BST. 1Comments. Flag as irrelevant
	11Alive.com WXIA Georgia's fourth measles case confirmed, health officials say 11Alive.com WXIA Health officials said the person is an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident who acquired the virus while traveling internationally. Author: Jessica Moore. Published: 5:42 PM EDT May ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Two New Studies in American Journal of Psychiatry Explore Risk Prediction for Postpartum Mental Health Conditions American Psychiatric Association One study sought to estimate the risk of postpartum depression in people without a history of depression, and the other looked at the familial contribution to the risk of postpartum psychosis. Researchers from both studies were on hand to discuss their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Undark Magazine Facing Cuts, a Grim Future for America's HIV Response Undark Magazine Recent years have seen a 12 percent decline in new HIV infections. Cuts to federal funding could upend that progress. Top: On Worlds AIDS Day in 2014, an HIV prevention specialist solicits people on the street to take a free HIV test at a mobile clinic ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Inhaled microplastics suppress pulmonary macrophages critical to the immune system News-Medical.net The findings shed new light on the mechanisms through which microplastic exposure leads to long-term disruption of immune function and increases risk of cancer and other diseases. These risks aren't limited to the lungs but can affect the entire body. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News California could face another record-breaking year of Valley fever fungal infection NBC News Drier summers and wetter winters are expanding the range of the fungus. The same conditions drive increasingly intense wildfires. Photo collage with a photo of a burning California valley imposed over a photo of a. Valley fever is caused by inhaling ... Flag as irrelevant
	Inside Precision Medicine Second Cardiac Event Risk Lowered by Spending Less Time Sitting Inside Precision Medicine "Sedentary behavior was associated with increased risk of one-year cardiac events/mortality among patients evaluated for acute coronary syndrome," the researchers wrote. "Replacing sedentary behavior with sleep, light-intensity physical ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Weight loss jabs sent through the post 'could help 15 million people and boost economic growth' The Independent Obesity costs society about £98 billion a year, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) says. Rebecca Whittaker. Tuesday 20 May 2025 11:22 BST. 1Comments. Increasing access to weight loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, would save billions ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.cuimc.columbia.edu Sitting Increases Heart Risk for Patients with Chest Pain www.cuimc.columbia.edu Patients with acute coronary syndrome are sedentary for 12 to 13 hours a day after hospitalization. They remain at high risk for cardiac events and death even with optimal medical treatment. Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health 11 Allergy-Fighting Foods and Drinks That Could Ease Your Symptoms Verywell Health Like citrus fruits, kiwi is high in vitamin C, which may support a healthy immune system and ward off allergy symptoms. You can enjoy kiwi plain as a snack or add it to juices, smoothies, or fruit bowls. Flag as irrelevant
	Boise State Public Radio What it means to have prostate cancer today NPR JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: President Biden's diagnosis with metastatic prostate cancer highlights some of the progress made in treatments of the disease, as well as some of its challenges. NPR's consumer health correspondent Yuki Noguchi ... Flag as irrelevant
	Idaho County Free Press After cardiac event, people who regularly sit for too long had higher risk of another event Science Daily Date: May 19, 2025; Source: American Heart Association; Summary: People who were less active, with a daily average of more than 14 hours of sedentary behavior, were more than twice as likely to have another cardiac event, including heart attack, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Northwest Georgia Public Health DPH Confirms Fourth Measles Case in Georgia in 2025 Northwest Georgia Public Health DPH Confirms Fourth Measles Case in Georgia in 2025. MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles. ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated Greater Atlanta resident. Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections agenda at the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly World Health Organization Now, Botswana is the first country to achieve gold tier status, by reaching stringent targets for HIV prevalence among new mothers, HIV incidence among newborns, and service coverage for antenatal care, HIV testing and antiretroviral therapy. Flag as irrelevant
	Economic Times What to Know About the First FDA-Cleared Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease AARP PET scans and spinal fluid tests can also detect amyloid plaques and have been used for years to help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's. But the tests are expensive and, in the case of the lumbar puncture, invasive. They can also be inaccessible for people in ... Flag as irrelevant
	KAUZ DRH Health: Skin Cancer Awareness Month KAUZ "The most comon are a basal cell carcinoma and suamous cell carcinoma and then of course the most serious is melanoma." Brandi Carney, Nurse Practicioner at Ringling Family Care. Brandi Carney, a Nurse Practicioner at DRH Health said that sun exposure ... Flag as irrelevant
	Inside Precision Medicine AI Helps Identify Postpartum Mental Health Risk Inside Precision Medicine "Psychiatric illnesses such as anxiety and depression are common during the perinatal period with the most severe problems presenting as postpartum psychoses. Because of the potential negative impacts, sometimes severe, on mother and baby, these illnesses ... Flag as irrelevant
	The ASCO Post Stromal Disruption Associated With Higher Risk of Developing Aggressive Breast Cancer The ASCO Post Investigators from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) identified changes in stromal breast tissue, called stromal disruption, that may help to identify women with a higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to study findings published in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	KUER 90.1 St. George's growth is kicking up the fungus that causes valley fever KUER 90.1 Infectious disease specialist Ginamarie Foglia stands next to Dry Wash in Ivins, Utah, May 6, 2025. This is one of dozens of sites in Washington County where researchers have been testing soil for the fungus that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Viet Nam News Understanding metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease beyond alcoholism Viet Nam News MAFLD is now recognised as the most common chronic liver disease globally, affecting approximately 25 per cent of the population. Its prevalence is significantly higher among individuals with the metabolic syndrome. Alarmingly, childhood obesity and MAFLD ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net What makes H5N1 a pandemic risk and how can we stop it? News-Medical.net The overall case fatality rate for H5N1 infections is approximately 52%. Furthermore, although vaccines and antiviral drugs are available, they often fall short due to the virus's rapid mutation and reassortment, which allow it ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Experimental drug could offer pain relief without the side effects of opioids News-Medical.net "What makes this compound exciting is that it is both analgesic and non-opioid," said senior study author Ru-Rong Ji, PhD, an anesthesiology and neurobiology researcher who directs the Duke Anesthesiology Center for Translational Pain Medicine. Flag as irrelevant
	The Wall Street Journal Custom Gene Editing Helps Baby With Rare Condition Monthly Prescribing Reference HealthDay News — A baby born with a rare and deadly genetic disease is the world's first known patient to receive an experimental gene editing treatment designed just for him. KJ Muldoon from Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania, is thriving after the therapy ... Flag as irrelevant
	OPB News Oregon reports record number of student vaccination opt-outs OPB News In this Feb. 2023 OPB file photo, Clive James-May, 6, is comforted by his mother Madison James, as they attend a vaccination clinic at McDaniel High School in Northeast Portland. The clinic ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPBS How to become a super ager KPBS Here on Midday Edition, there's a few local experts that we consider regulars on our show. One of them, without a doubt, is Dr. Eric Topol. He's given us real, practical information about COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic. Flag as irrelevant

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