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An Insider's View of the Texas Measles Outbreak Katherine Wells has been an epidemiologist working to protect the public from disease outbreaks for 25 years. Until January, she had never encountered measles. "I mean, we considered measles eradicated in the United States," she said.
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Can a Photograph Reveal Your Biological Age? In a new study, published Thursday in The Lancet Digital Health, researchers trained artificial intelligence to estimate the biological ages of adults with cancer by analyzing photos of their faces. Study participants with younger estimates tended to ...
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FDA Approves First At-Home Alternative to the Pap Smear Some medical authorities shifted to recommend HPV testing as the primary screening method, which opened the door for vaginal tests, because the virus can be detected in vaginal as well as cervical cells. Cervical cancer experts ...
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Spike in avian flu cases in cats triggers worry about human spillover "Infections among mammalian species in frequent contact with humans should be closely monitored," the researchers wrote yesterday in Open Forum Infectious Diseases. "Domestic cats are susceptible to AIV [avian influenza virus] infection and provide a ...
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No Psychological Harm in Knowing Alzheimer's Risk Learning about one's Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk may not cause emotional distress — but it could curb motivation to adopt or maintain healthy habits to preserve brain health, according to the results of a survey of adults who were cognitively ...
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I Fought the Last Measles Epidemic. Can We Stave Off the Next One? In 1990, a measles epidemic highlighted the impact of inadequate healthcare access and low vaccination rates, leading to preventable deaths. The resurgence of measles is ...
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How one writer quit dieting and discovered her strength through weightlifting In this photo, a young woman lifts weights at a gym. zeljkosantrac/E+/Getty Images. After years spent running and dieting, Casey Johnston ...
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Cancer before age 50 is increasing. A new study looks at which types Breast cancer made up the largest share of the excess cancers, with about 4,800 additional cases. There were 2,000 more colorectal cancers compared with what would be expected based on the 2010 rates. There were 1,800 more kidney cancers and 1,200 ...
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RSV is common and sometimes dangerous. Here's what to know. Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV is one of the most common respiratory viruses circulating today. Often thought of as only being dangerous to babies and toddlers due to how often child-related RSV spikes are in the news, the virus is actually just as ...
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Semaglutide Shows Promise for MASH Resolution, Severe Fibrosis: Naim Alkhouri, MD Naim Alkhouri, MD, spoke to the potential for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists to transform the treatment landscape for patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and severe fibrosis.
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Women With Autoimmune Disease At Greater Risk For Heart-Related Death By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, May 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women with common autoimmune inflammatory diseases are more likely than men to die from heart disease, a new study says. Women with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or systemic ...
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Drumming-based exercise class in Cranberry helps Parkinson's patients thrive Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder that occurs when neurons die or lose the ability to produce the brain chemical dopamine. Without dopamine, patients may see severe shifts in mood, trouble balancing, muscle stiffness, ...
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North Dakota is 11th US state with a measles outbreak. Here's what to know Other states with active outbreaks — which the CDC defines as three or more related cases — include Indiana, Michigan, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. North America has ...
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Combo flu-COVID vaccine shows good immune response, safety in older adults Overall, the combined vaccine was found to be non-inferior to standard seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. Higher immune response in combined vaccine. For all ages, mRNA-1083, the ...
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Early Alzheimer's Testing Can Provide Peace Of Mind Knowing your Alzheimer's disease risk can provide peace of mind. People had less anxiety even if they were at higher risk, and those at low risk experienced overall improvement in mood. However, people were less inclined to pursue healthy lifestyle ...
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Texas' measles outbreak is nation's largest since 2000 The outbreak that originated in Texas has spread into multiple states. And, the summer will be the real test of how much bigger this outbreak can grow. By Stephen Simpson. May 8, 2025 3:47 PM Central.
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Thousands of Covid jabs available for vulnerable Thousands of appointments for Covid-19 vaccinations are still available at pharmacies, GP practices and pop up clinics across the South East. Over half a million people in the region have received their jab as part of the NHS spring vaccination ...
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Younis R. Awadallah Israel has blocked entry of all humanitarian aid for two months, and the fourth round of vaccinations is on hold because polio vaccines can't enter. The health system is crumbling without medicine and medical equipment. "We can't get supplies.
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Study finds one protein that mitigates Huntington's disease, and one that exacerbates it A comparison of healthy human neurons with neurons of a Huntington's disease patient where GSK3ß and ERK1 were upregulated. Image: Thomas J. Krzystek and Shermali Gunawardena. By TOM DINKI. Published May 8, 2025. Share This
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Canada medical mystery takes twist as study finds no evidence of brain illness A new peer-reviewed scientific study has found no evidence of a mystery brain disease in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, suggesting instead a troubling combination of "misdiagnosis and misinformation". The research comes ...
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Endoscopic Procedure Shows Promise in Type 2 Diabetes Care A novel investigational endoscopic procedure targeting the duodenum appears beneficial in improving glycemic parameters in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). In a new dose-finding study, the re-cellularization via electroporation therapy (ReCET, ...
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Sierra Leone's mpox cases fuel African outbreak, health body says DAKAR, May 8 (Reuters) - Sierra Leone accounted for half of Africa's confirmed mpox cases this week, the continent's main health body said on Thursday, adding that the West African country was fuelling the outbreak. Mpox is a viral infection that ...
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North Dakota Becomes the Latest State to Report Measles Outbreak There have been 121 hospitalizations and three confirmed deaths. Ninety-six percent of infections were in individuals who were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status; 2 percent had received one dose of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine and 2 ...
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Florida whooping cough cases nearly double from this time last year, CDC says The numbers for this year "are trending towards levels reported pre-pandemic in 2019," the Department of Health said. By Briana Trujillo and NBC News • Published 10 mins ago • Updated 2 mins ago. Log in or create a free profile to save articles.
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Long-acting HIV drug emerges from decades of research and advocacy "I was excited about how these three tell the story of the journey required to bring a drug into existence," said committee member William Powderly, co-director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Washington University School of Medicine. "It takes ...
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Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk for Preterm Birth Prenatal cannabis use was associated with 75% higher odds of low birth weight, 52% increased odds of preterm birth, and 57% greater odds of small for gestational age births. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 51 ...
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Vitamin supplement slows glaucoma progression in animal studies A vitamin supplement that improves metabolism in the eye appears to slow down damage to the optic nerve in glaucoma. Promising results have been published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine. The researchers behind the study have now started a ...
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AI tool uses selfies to predict biological age and cancer survival Washington (AFP) – Doctors often start exams with the so-called "eyeball test" -- a snap judgment about whether the patient appears older or younger than their age, which can influence key medical decisions. Issued on: 09/05/2025 - 00:37 Modified: ...
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Cuyahoga County health officials confirm measles in unvaccinated child treated at Hillcrest Hospital CLEVELAND — The Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) has confirmed a case of pediatric measles in the county. "The case was initially reported to our agency on May 4 and was confirmed as positive on May 6. The child was not vaccinated for measles," ...
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Estimated 7.2 Million Americans 65 Years and Older Have Alzheimer Dementia People diagnosed at earlier stages (mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia) are eligible for new anti-amyloid medications (donanemab and lecanemab). Ninety-nine percent of Americans said it is important to diagnose Alzheimer disease in the early stages ...
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More ultra-processed foods linked to higher odds for Parkinson's, report finds "Eating a healthy diet is crucial as it has been associated with a lower risk of neurodegenerative diseases and the dietary choices we make today can significantly influence our brain health in the future," Xiang Gao, MD, PhD, the study author from Fudan ...
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Eating avocado in pregnancy cuts infant food allergy risk by nearly half Avocado contains specific nutrients and bioactive compounds that may contribute to reducing the risk of future food allergies in the offspring. A recent study in the journal Pediatric Research assessed the effect of eating any avocado during pregnancy in ...
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The protein craze: Florida State University expert explains the 'why' behind a high-protein diet Millions of consumers look to social media for advice on weight management. In 2025, the "protein craze" is generating the most buzz for diet seekers, young and old. According to the Mayo Clinic , protein should account for 10% to 35% of your calories, ...
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New evidence shows long COVID's toll on health across all US states For millions of Americans, recovering from COVID-19 is only the beginning. Nearly one in four survivors experience lingering symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, and pain that persist for months and interfere with daily life.
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Mum who campaigned for cannabis law change dies A campaigner who fought for permission to treat her son's epilepsy with cannabis has died aged 45, after being diagnosed with cancer. Hannah Deacon's son Alfie, from Kenilworth, Warwickshire, would have 150 seizures a week before he started taking ...
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Nirsevimab slashes RSV hospitalizations in infants by 78% in real-world study The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), one of the most common seasonal pathogens responsible for respiratory infections, is a leading cause of infant hospitalization worldwide. RSV infection is associated with high morbidity and mortality, particularly in ...
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Mom credits TikTok for helping save her young son's life GILBERT, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - A Phoenix-area mother says a social media platform helped her recognize severe symptoms when it came to an illness and her son. Seven-year-old Nicholas McCollum is full of life. But he was not dancing and jumping last ...
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Medwatch: Knowing the symptoms of a stroke LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - In the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds. Comanche County Memorial Hospital recently held a stroke screening so people could know their risks. "We have an EKG that we're checking for atrial fibrillation here," ...
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Five evidence-based ways to manage chronic stress – by an expert in behavioural psychology The phrase describes the physical signs that some believe result from prolonged stress, particularly elevated levels of the hormone cortisol. It's often used to encourage people to do something about their stress levels. Cortisol is a ...
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UVA Researchers: HIV Drugs Offer 'Substantial' Alzheimer's Protection UVA Health researchers say drugs used to treat HIV could help prevent a million new cases of Alzheimer's each year – and they want clinical trials to find out. UVA's Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati and his team previously uncovered a potential way certain HIV ...
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Why eating too much ginger, turmeric or cinnamon could interfere with your prescription medication Take cinnamon, for example. Sourced from the bark of Cinnamomum trees, it contains active compounds like cinnamaldehyde, eugenol and coumarin. Cinnamon oil, derived from the bark or leaves, is often used in food flavouring, fragrances and herbal remedies.
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Vitamin Therapy May Protect Optic Nerve in Glaucoma Patients The study, led by scientists at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet, found that supplements of vitamins B6, B9, B12, and choline slowed or halted damage to the optic nerve in animal models of glaucoma, even without reducing intraocular pressure (IOP), which is ...
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Breast Cancer Radiotherapy: 1- vs 3-Week Course A 1-week course of postsurgery radiotherapy demonstrated comparable safety and efficacy to the traditional 3-week regimen in patients with early-stage breast cancer, according to new findings presented by Brunt et al at the European Society for ...
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Building vaccines for future versions of a virus The researchers successfully applied EVE-Vax to SARS-CoV-2, designing viral proteins that elicited similar immune responses as the actual proteins that evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, which ...
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Misdiagnosed, misunderstood, but not defeated: one woman's story of living with Lupus BALTIMORE — "Lupus is like the invisible illness. Some days, I'm perfectly fine—I can do a cartwheel. And then other days, my joints are so locked up I can't move my arms," said Malaun Dodson, a Baltimore woman. Navigating symptoms is just half the ...
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Childhood Brain Cancer Linked to Prenatal Mutations Published in Nature, the findings offer a deeper understanding of tumor initiation, suggesting that the earliest genetic disruptions occur long before diagnosis and that key oncogenic mutations arise only later in disease progression. Medulloblastoma, a ...
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Your phone will see you now, about your asthma The use of technology in health is one of the fastest evolving areas in the digital revolution, and asthma is no exception. From cough monitors, smart inhalers to digital peak flow meters, digital tools are transforming ...
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Measles case confirmed in Ontario County Hopewell, N.Y. — Ontario County Public Health confirmed Thursday that a resident contracted measles in late March. The department said it learned of a "probable case" Wednesday and confirmed the case upon investigation.
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Federal Cuts Could Hamper Dallas County's HIV Prevention Programs New HIV diagnoses remain at levels far above the target set by an Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative launched in 2019. Medications exist that can prevent transmission and devastating health impacts. Combined with education, they could end the epidemic.
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Measles case confirmed in Ontario County: What to know CANANDAIGUA, NY — Ontario County Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in a resident who is now fully recovered. Health officials said there is no risk to the public, however. The department was notified May 7 of a probable case of measles, ...
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