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	health Daily update ⋅ June 27, 2025
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	The New York Times Are Weighted Vests Worth the Hype? The New York Times Many menopause and fitness influencers — some of whom make money on commission — pitch them as a way to add some resistance to walks, squats and lunges, or even turn housework into a workout. Some claim the vests can help women in midlife maintain strong ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American This is How We Fight Bird Flu If H5N1 Becomes the Next Human Pandemic Scientific American This San Antonio, Tex., lab takes biosecurity seriously. Suit up with its scientists and go behind the scenes of the science of vaccine creation. By Naeem Amarsy, Jeffery DelViscio, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura & Rachel Feltman. Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Why COVID 'Razor Blade' Sore Throat Hurts So Bad WebMD June 26, 2025 – The new COVID-19 variant that now makes up about a third of U.S. COVID cases has a signature symptom: a painful sore throat that feels like "razor blades." "This 'razor blade sore throat' was reported as a common symptom in China," ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Sepsis Diagnosis Delays Pose Urgent Safety Risk: HSSIB Medscape The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has warned that delays in diagnosing sepsis continue to pose an "urgent and persistent safety risk" to NHS patients in England. In a new report, the independent body examined three cases where ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News New Mexico announces measles outbreak in a county detention facility ABC News The Luna County Detention Center, located in the southwest New Mexico city of Deming, houses about 400 incarcerated people and has 100 staff members. State health officials say they are determining the vaccination status of people being held at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network 5 Reasons Why Colorectal Cancer May be Rising in Young Adults AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Colorectal cancer (CRC) was once considered a disease of older adults, but that assumption is no longer safe. 1 In 2023 alone, nearly 20,000 children, adolescents, and adults younger than 50 years were diagnosed with CRC—part of a troubling and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Stuck on a problem? Take a nap! NPR To figure that out, in the middle of the task, the researchers let the participants take a 20 minute break — with the lights off, seated upon the most comfortable Ikea chair that cognitive neuroscientist Anika Löwe could find. Flag as irrelevant
	HSPH News Fire smoke exposure may alter the immune system, even in healthy individuals HSPH News The research described in this article was made possible in part by federal funding awarded to Harvard Chan School scientists in the interest of protecting and promoting health for all. The future of research like this is now in ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today RSV Vaccine Tied to Lower Dementia Risk MedPage Today Two AS01-adjuvanted vaccines for different pathogens -- the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine (Arexvy) and the recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) -- were tied to a lower dementia risk, an analysis of over 400,000 U.S. older adults showed. Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Should You Use SPF 30 or 50? Higher SPF Isn't Necessarily Better, Derms Say Today.com What Does SPF Really Mean? The term "SPF" refers to a product's sun protective factor, meaning the protection it provides from the type of UV rays that cause skin redness and burning, Dr ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas City Star How young can kids be vaccinated for measles? Kansas suggests earlier shot Kansas City Star The state now recommends that children living near an outbreak get an infant dose of the MMR vaccine at 6-11 months. Then they can continue with the typical MMR vaccine schedule. Flag as irrelevant
	WLWT Cincinnati Warmer summer weather brings influx of ticks: How to keep yourself safe WLWT Cincinnati Tick season is here. Not only are there more ticks, but also a greater variety of species than ever in the tri-state area, with many carrying Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. Advertisement. They are difficult to spot, but their bite can ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fairfaxtimes.com New approaches aim to detect and manage Alzheimer's earlier Fairfaxtimes.com That's why recognizing the early signs of Alzheimer's is critical. Early detection can lead to better management and a potential delay of symptoms. Pauldurai says individuals should seek medical evaluation if they have trouble thinking ... Flag as irrelevant
	KVAL Public Health urges caution for families traveling to states/countries w/ measles outbreak KVAL EUGENE, Ore. — With Oregon facing it's first confirmed case of measles, summer vacation for students is a reason for added precaution, according to health officials. An adult in Multnomah County is believed to have contracted the disease while outside ... Flag as irrelevant
	WZZM13.com Muskegon Public Health: Potential measles exposure in Muskegon County WZZM13.com Measles is considered a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease according to MDHHS. It spreads through direct person-to-person contact and through the air. Anyone who is not immune to measles is at risk. Symptoms usually appear seven to 14 days ... Flag as irrelevant
	MIT Technology Review We're learning more about what weight-loss drugs do to the body MIT Technology Review GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro might benefit heart and brain health—but research suggests they might also cause pregnancy complications and harm some users. By. Jessica Hamzelouarchive page. June 27, 2025. A large group of injectors ... Flag as irrelevant
	KDLT News First Alert Safety Check: How to avoid mosquitoes and ticks KDLT News SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Insects and arachnids like mosquitoes and ticks might like summer even more than humans do, as they view us as a full-course meal! However, these creepy crawlers have the capability of transmitting West Nile virus ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net America slashes heart attack deaths but faces surge in deadly heart failure and arrhythmias News-Medical.net In a recent study in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers leveraged five decades of heart data to unravel long-term heart disease-associated mortality trends and subtypes of concern across the United States (US) to guide future ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Gazette An exercise drug? Harvard Gazette Researchers hope to harness the cognitive benefits of a workout for Alzheimer's patients with mobility issues. For years, researchers have seen a connection between exercise and the progression of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's — but ramping ... Flag as irrelevant
	alleghenyfront.org A Tick Researcher's Tips for Staying Safe Outdoors alleghenyfront.org The rise of Lyme disease cases in Pennsylvania has been alarming. There were 10,000 in 2018, and that's more than in any other state. The illness can cause flu-like symptoms and a rash in its early stages, and if left untreated, more serious health ... Flag as irrelevant
	UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine Groundbreaking Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection Approved by FDA UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine UNC School of Medicine's Joe Eron, MD, an expert on HIV transmission and drug development, led a clinical trial on the new medication, which has the potential to resolve the HIV epidemic around the world. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Womb lining test offers miscarriage hope to women BBC News UK scientists say they have developed a test which can help identify women with an abnormal womb lining that increases their risk of miscarriage. They say their work could pave the way for new treatments for those going through repeated pregnancy loss. Flag as irrelevant
	Florida Department of Health in Orange County RHHD Encourages HIV Testing; National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2025 Virginia Department of Health Last Updated: June 26, 2025. RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage community members who may be at risk of contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to seek testing. HIV is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent This method to cooking pasta can help keep your blood sugar down The Independent Pasta cooked the al dente way is more chewable and digestible. "Our digestion slows down, as does the absorption of the glucose contained in the starch: the result is a lower glycemic index," ... Flag as irrelevant
	KRQE News 13 Detention center detainees test positive for measles, New Mexico health dept. confirms KRQE News 13 NMDOH is checking in on the vaccination status of both the inmates and staff. "The cases at Luna County Detention Center are a stark reminder that the measles outbreak in New Mexico is not over," said NMDOH Medical Epidemiologist Dr. Chad Smelser. Flag as irrelevant
	Science Daily Acid-busting diet triggers 13-pound weight loss in just 16 weeks Science Daily Date: June 26, 2025; Source: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine; Summary: Swap steaks for spinach and you might watch the scale plummet. In a 16-week crossover study, overweight adults who ditched animal products for a low-fat vegan menu saw ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pulse UKHSA provides update on Nimbus Covid variant spread Pulse It is a change from last winter's vaccine campaign when Covid vaccines were available on the NHS for those aged 65 to 75 years and those who were previously deemed to be in a clinical risk group. Flag as irrelevant
	World Health Organization Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report #54 - 27 June 2025 World Health Organization This is the 54th situation report for the multi-country outbreak of mpox, which provides details on the global epidemiological situation for mpox with data as of 31 May 2025, including an update on the epidemiological situation for mpox in Africa, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Santa Monica Daily Press LA County Reports Historic 22% Drop in Drug Overdose Deaths Santa Monica Daily Press Fentanyl-related deaths declined 37%, while methamphetamine-related deaths dropped 20%. The reductions represent a dramatic reversal in a crisis that has plagued the nation's most populous county for years. Flag as irrelevant
	Santa Fe New Mexican Five cases of measles found in southwestern New Mexico jail Santa Fe New Mexican Measles is a highly contagious virus that can cause fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, rashes and serious complications like pneumonia, brain swelling and death. Two doses of the MMR — or measles ... Flag as irrelevant
	Idaho Capital Sun Utah measles case count grows to 5 patients Idaho Capital Sun But, these additional patients were linked to previously diagnosed individuals rather than community exposure. Public health officials are conducting investigations to determine whether there are any additional cases in the state as national outbreaks keep ... Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Gene Therapy Delivery Device Could Let Hospitals Create Personalized Nanomedicines On-Demand Technology Networks A compact new device could change how gene and RNA therapies are made and delivered. The portable microfluidic system, known as NANOSPRESSO, could allow hospital pharmacists to formulate nanomedicines tailored to individual patients on demand. Flag as irrelevant
	Utah News Dispatch Utah measles case count grows to 5 patients Utah News Dispatch The Utah Department of Health and Human Services reported Thursday two more measles diagnoses in the state, bringing the total case count to five. One of the cases was detected in Utah County, while the other is from the southwest health district, ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Zimbabwe.com Zimbabwe records increase in AIDS-related deaths: minister Xinhua HARARE, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe has recorded an increase in AIDS-related deaths in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year, Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora said Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	The Lund Report What RFK Jr. isn't talking about: How to make vaccines safer The Lund Report Then, on June 9, Kennedy sacked the entire 17-member Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, which during the pandemic impaneled a group of experts that reviewed safety data from nearly 700 million covid vaccinations. Flag as irrelevant
	Neuroscience News Dr. Sajjadi quoted in Prevention on the importance of exercise for brain health UCI MIND A new study from researchers at the UC Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) shows that we may be able to identify those most at risk using... Flag as irrelevant
	TheSpec.com Grand Erie Public Health names new medical officer of health TheSpec.com A former epidemic intelligence service officer for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Malenfant has expertise in infectious diseases, epidemiology, preventive medicine and health systems change, a news release from the health unit said. Flag as irrelevant
	China Daily Chinese scientists discover genetic switch for organ regeneration in mammals 新华网 BEIJING, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in regenerative medicine by identifying a genetic switch that can restore healing abilities in mammals, a discovery that could revolutionize treatments for organ damage ... Flag as irrelevant
	Interesting Engineering China Focus: AI helps detect early stomach cancer in CT scans in China 新华网 HANGZHOU, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have developed an AI model that can spot early signs of stomach cancer in routine CT scans, helping doctors identify cases earlier. The DAMO GRAPE model, co-developed by the Zhejiang Cancer Hospital and ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.uow.edu.au Why fibre matters www.uow.edu.au "Modern diets are often low in fibre, and that's a problem. Fibre is more than just good for digestion; it plays a powerful role in preventing serious health issues like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Our research is showing that one-size-fits-all ... Flag as irrelevant
	Brantford Expositor Grand Erie Public Health welcomes Dr. Jason Malenfant as new medical officer of health Brantford Expositor Born and raised in Oakville, Malenfant is a distinguished physician with multiple board certifications and expertise spanning infectious diseases, epidemiology, preventive medicine, and health systems change, said a news release from the health unit. Flag as irrelevant
	Bristol Live Time-Restricted Eating, Sleep, and Quality of Life—Timing Your Bites to Tune Your Nights jamanetwork.com The concept "you are what you eat" has long been a cornerstone of nutrition science. Dietary patterns, such as those typical of Mediterranean populations and those tailored to individual caloric needs, have shown significant potential in promoting ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.healio.com DASH diet reduces BP in adults with diabetes www.healio.com Scott J. Pilla, MD, MHS, an assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, told Healio that reducing dietary sodium intake "appeared to have a stronger effect on lowering BP than changing the diet type.". Flag as irrelevant
	Science Daily Vegan diet improves dietary acid load, a key risk factor for diabetes, new study finds EurekAlert WASHINGTON, D.C.— Compared with a Mediterranean diet, dietary acid load decreased significantly on a low-fat vegan diet and was associated with weight loss, according to a randomized cross-over trial conducted by the Physicians Committee for ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian The 'silent killer': what you need to know about heatwaves The Guardian Why does humidity make it feel hotter? Sweat is the body's best defence against heat, lowering internal temperatures as it evaporates. But when humidity is high and the air hot and sticky, the body struggles to cool down because sweat clings to the skin. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC Action News Qunol: Support Brain Health to Stay Sharp as You Age ABC Action News Neurologist Dr. Shae Datta shares tips on how to support brain health for improved focus, attention, and memory for a sharper mind as you age. Flag as irrelevant
	Economic Times Think 10000 steps is the magic number? It might not be the best goal for you Economic Times Walking offers benefits like lowered blood pressure and improved sleep. Breaking up prolonged sitting with physical activity is essential, as excessive sitting can negate the benefits of exercise. Think 10,000 ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.endocrinologyadvisor.com UC expert comments on study tying ditching diet soda to weight loss, diabetes remission University of Cincinnati The University of Cincinnati's Robert Cohen, MD, spoke with Everyday Health to discuss new research that suggests diet soda drinkers with type 2 diabetes may have more success losing weight and achieving diabetes remission if they switch to water. Flag as irrelevant
	KPBS UC San Diego study shows more boomers are using cannabis, many for the first time KPBS He said older adults tend to take other prescription medications for chronic diseases that could be exacerbated by the use of cannabis. And the brain also becomes more sensitive to psychoactive substances, such as tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the active ... Flag as irrelevant
	Colorado Springs Gazette Deadly bat disease detected in Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado Springs Gazette Park officials at Rock Mountain National Park have confirmed the first case of White Nose Syndrome in a bat in Grand County, providing evidence that the fatal fungus-caused disease may be pushing into the mountain interior of the state. Flag as irrelevant

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