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Multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to backyard poultry The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and their partners are investigatingSalmonella Mbandaka illnesses in several states that appear to be linked to contact with backyard poultry. backyard coop Capturas E / iStock.
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A Longevity Expert's 5 Tips for Aging Well In his new book, "Super Agers," the cardiologist Dr. Eric Topol argues that we now have the tools to age better than our predecessors.
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Science Reveals 4 New Ways to Lower Your Dementia Risk "This study shows that deep sleep, which is a slow-wave sleep, and REM sleep are two stages that play a very important role in clearing brain toxins and supporting memory networks," said Pahlajani, who wasn't involved in the research.
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Urban rats spread deadly bacteria as they migrate, study finds Leptospirosis is a disease caused by a type of bacteria often found in rats. It's spread through their urine into soil, water, or elsewhere in the environment, where it becomes a source of infection and contamination for humans, dogs, and other species.
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Wegovy Reduced Inflammation, Scarring in People with Serious Liver Disease Wegovy (semaglutide) could offer a new option to treat severe liver disease based on new clinical trial evidence. The GLP-1 drug resolved liver inflammation in nearly two-thirds of participants, twice the rate seen with placebo.
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Engineered Bacterium Could Shield People from Mercury Toxicity Researchers from UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and UCLA announced the creation of an engineered bacterium that has the ability to convert the toxic form of mercury present in seafood — methylmercury — into less toxic forms that are ...
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Bird flu is continuing to spread in animals across the US. Here's what you need to know The number of confirmed cases in humans has held steady for almost two months, but hundreds of dairy cows continue to be infected and raw milk samples in several states have tested positive for bird flu, according to federal health officials.
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A Community Rallied to Share Flu Shot Experiences. Then the Gov't Stopped the Study. Some Denver parents got texts during this winter's brutal flu season with videos sharing why people in their neighborhoods chose flu shots for their kids, an unusual study about trust and vaccines in a historically Black community.
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Do 'Alternative' Measles Treatments Work? That infection can co-occur with severe measles, and in such cases, doctors will use clarithromycin against the bacteria. But antibiotics only work on bacteria, not viruses, so they will not combat the measles infection itself. And a lot of hospitalized ...
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Shingles vaccine lowers risk of heart disease for 8 years, study finds "A shingles infection can cause blood vessel damage, inflammation and clot formation that can lead to heart disease. By preventing shingles, vaccination may lower these risks," he explained. "Our study found stronger ...
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Trump team's $500 million bet on old vaccine technology puzzles scientists Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shifted the money from a pandemic preparedness fund to a vaccine development program led by two scientists whom the administration recently named to senior positions at the National Institutes of ...
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Viewpoint: Proposed system for vaccine approval, safety monitoring begs crucial questions We created the Vaccine Integrity Project to ensure that vaccine policies remain grounded in the best available evidence, free from external influence and focused on optimizing the protection of individuals, families, and communities against ...
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'Time lost is brain lost' | Neurologist urges men to act fast when stroke symptoms strike Dr. Patrick Matoole, a neurologist with Franciscan Health, sat down with 13News to discuss the dangers of stroke. Author: Dustin Grove. Published: 11:47 ...
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LA County declares hepatitis A outbreak Public health officials say cases of hepatitis A have more than tripled in L.A. County since 2023, prompting the county to declare an outbreak. Last year, 165 cases were identified; there have been 29 to date this year. Typically, the county sees 30 to ...
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6-state salmonella outbreak blamed on backyard chickens People with salmonella infection often suffer diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps after getting in contact with infected animals, their feces, or their environment or eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water.
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Are US Doctors Ready if Measles Becomes Endemic Again? Measles was officially eliminated in the United States in 2000. A quarter of a century later, with outbreaks currently underway in several states, the country is at risk of losing its elimination status. And in little more than two decades, ...
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Raising awareness for skin cancer on Melanoma Monday But the good news is, it's highly treatable when found early. So, Melanoma Monday is a great reminder to check your skin, using the ABCDEs: A is for asymmetry—one half ...
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Experts recommend getting a jumpstart ahead of seasonal allergies "We are in the middle of oak pollen season," said Dr. Russel Settipane, an allergy and asthma specialist with Brown University Health who's affiliated with Newport Hospital. Any medications you take now will help lessen your symptoms, but it's not as ...
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Exercise Helps Reduce Side Effects From Cancer Treatment There was moderate- to high-certainty evidence that exercise significantly mitigates adverse events associated with cancer and its treatments (e.g., cardiac toxicity, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, cognitive impairment, and dyspnea), compared ...
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Anal cancer incidence rises in white, Hispanic older women: study The rates of anal cancer have risen steadily in the United States, and the biggest increases were in older women — especially white and Hispanic ones, according to a new report. The research was presented May 3 at the Digestive Disease Week 2025 ...
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Walk-free workout: 7 fun ways to burn the same calories as a 30-minute walk Walking is seen as the gold standard for simple fitness. A brisk 30-minute walk typically burns around 120 to 150 calories, depending on body weight and pace. But here's a thought—what if moving the body could feel more like play than a workout?
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HHS, NIH Unveil Vaccine Initiative to Protect Against Future Pandemics The NIH states: "Unlike traditional vaccines that target specific strains, BPL-inactivated whole-virus vaccines preserve the virus's structural integrity while eliminating infectivity. This approach induces robust B and T cell immune responses and offers ...
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What is IBS, and what can you do to ease the symptoms? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition that can cause a number of unpleasant digestive symptoms, most notably constipation or diarrhea with abdominal pain. "Gas, cramping and food intolerances are common too," says Alyssa Simpson, ...
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Adolescents with mental health conditions show different social media habits The study, led by Cambridge's Medical Research Council Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (MRC CBU), analysed data from a survey of 3,340 adolescents in the UK aged between 11 and 19 years old, conducted by NHS Digital in 2017.
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American research proves 3 fruits and 1 drink can be the best bet for healthy aging New research suggests that incorporating flavonoid-rich foods like black tea and berries into your diet may promote healthier aging. The study, analyzing data from thousands of adults over two decades, found that higher flavonoid intake ...
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Nutritionist Addresses How 'Rising Stress' Incorporates Increase In PCOS Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a widespread hormonal condition in women of reproductive age. It is characterised by irregular periods, excessive androgens, and ovarian cysts. PCOS can affect fertility, menstrual cycles, ...
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US Sees Most Child Flu Deaths Since 2009 HealthDay News — More US children have died from the flu this season than in any year since the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to a new federal report. So far, 216 pediatric deaths have been reported to the US Centers for Disease Control and ...
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IDPH: Six measles cases confirmed in state, includes four in Southern Illinois Dr. Sameer Vohra, director of IDPH, stressed that while the individual risk of contracting measles is low, vaccination remains the safest and most effective way to prevent the illness. "The key to preventing ...
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New tool uses eight health metrics to track biological aging A novel health-assessment tool uses eight metrics derived from a person's physical exam and routine lab tests to characterize biological age. It may be able to predict a person's risk of disability and death better than current health predictors.
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IDPH: Measles cases up to 6, including 4 in southern Ill. (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Public Health reports the number of measles cases in the state is up to six, including four in southern Illinois. According to the department, two new cases in ...
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Missouri reports measles exposure at St. Louis Aquarium Because measles is highly contagious, DHSS recommends individuals who may have had exposures at the St. Louis Aquarium consider post-exposure prophylaxis. All individuals with possible exposures should watch for the symptoms of measles for 21 days and ...
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Measles Cases Surge to 935 in US Amid Ongoing Outbreaks and Global Spike The overall hospitalization rate is 13 percent, but the highest burden falls on children under five, 23 percent of whom have required hospital care. There have also been three confirmed measles-related deaths in 2025.
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Chronic pain sent Jabez into a spiral of despair. Behaviour therapy brought her back When Jabez Allies developed chronic lower back pain 10 years ago, her doctor sent her to the physio, who recommended different types of stretching and exercises – some that helped, some that didn't help at all – as well as hot-water bottles and painkillers ...
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Melanoma Monday: Survivor shares warning as Oklahoma doctors urge early skin checks Heather Rhatigan says she once loved soaking up the sun—until multiple cancer diagnoses changed her outlook. "As a teenager, lying out in my friend's backyard with a pool, um, I think we ...
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Sudbury researcher says we need to change how we talk about addiction Morin's presentation, "Respecting lives, enhancing care: addressing the opioid crisis with compassion," was one of a number made at MedTalk 2025 last week. Opioid addiction is a major health crisis in the ...
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NYU Langone Health in the News—Wednesday, April 30, 2025 The Washington Post (4/29) A study conducted by NYU Grossman School of Medicine published Tuesday in eBioMedicine, found that phthalates contributed to more than 350,000 deaths from cardiovascular disease globally in 2018, with about 75% of those ...
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GLP-1 RA Use for Obesity Soars Among US Adults Without Diabetes Nationally representative survey data revealed that glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) use for obesity treatment more than tripled among US adults without diabetes between 2018 and 2022, with annual expenditures reaching $5.8 billion ...
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Teens with mental health conditions use social media differently than their peers, study suggests Date: May 5, 2025; Source: University of Cambridge; Summary: One of the first studies in this area to use clinical-level diagnoses reveals a range of differences between young people with and without mental health conditions when it comes to social ...
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New report says allergy season becoming more extreme with climate change Warmer temperatures mean earlier springs and increased pollen counts. Dr. Mariel Benjamin is an allergist with University of Michigan Health. Despite a colder winter this year, she expects more people will seek help for allergies ...
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Child reported to be second measles case in Denton County "As we report a second case of measles in Denton County this year, we want to remind the public that vaccination is the best protection against this highly contagious disease," said Dr. Matt Richardson, director of Public Health.
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Health assessment tool gauges body's biological age better than current methods University of Washington School of Medicine researchers describe their method in a May 5 Nature Communications paper. The method, called the Health Octo Tool, might make it possible to identify new factors that affect aging, ...
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Alzheimer's State Advocacy Day is Tuesday at the Capitol. Here are the details. Advocacy raises awareness and can improve care and support for individuals living with the disease and their families. Advocate volunteers can also help influence policies, regulations and public opinion to create a more supportive environment for those ...
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Women's Health Initiative — and its 42000 volunteers — still in limbo Scientists who design vaccines or study how well they work have conflicted thoughts about the announcement that the NIH will spend half a billion dollars on an in-house project to develop a new vaccine platform that could be used to make vaccines to ...
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Shingles Vaccine Lowers Heart Disease Risk Results from a large study carried out in Korea show that vaccination with the live attenuated shingles vaccine significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular events for up to eight years after vaccination. The effect was most noticeable in men, ...
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Whooping cough is making a comeback, but the vaccine provides powerful protection Rates of the bacterial infection have gone up by 500% since last year, with babies and young children most at risk. 6 May 2025; 6 min read; by The Conversation. Infants can get vaccinated against whooping cough starting at 6 weeks of age.
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Atlanta News First at 7: Georgia health officials warn measles misinformation spreading as cases rise nationwide ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Health officials are raising alarms over the spread of misinformation amid a growing measles outbreak across the United States, with Georgia falling short of herd immunity thresholds.
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RFK Jr to Change Vaccine Testing Rules Doctors say this type of testing is already used for diseases like COVID. But for diseases like measles or polio, they argue it may be wrong to withhold vaccines from people in a placebo group when those vaccines have already been shown to be effective.
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Doctors use "third nostril" to remove tumor wrapped around Rosedale woman's spine That was until she was referred to Dr. Mohamed A.M. Labib, a neurosurgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Turns out Flores had a rare cancerous bone tumor in her spine called ...
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For Those With Celiac Disease, You May Kiss Your Partner After They Eat Gluten Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition characterized by abdominal pain, indigestion, and diarrhea. Ingesting gluten causes intestinal damage, even if it doesn't trigger immediate symptoms. Gluten is a combination of proteins often found in wheat, barley ...
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Tarrant County Confirms First Measles Cases Measles is a highly contagious disease for those not fully vaccinated or immunocompromised. If you were at the venue and were exposed or believe you have contracted measles, contact your healthcare provider immediately and monitor for the following ...
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