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H5N1 avian flu strikes another Arizona layer farm Since the middle of May, the virus has hit three of the state's large layer farms, all in Maricopa County, leading to a loss of more than 5 million birds. The outbreak ...
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MIS-C patients catch up with controls by most measures within 2 years, data suggest Two years after hospitalization for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), most patients' neurologic and psychological test scores were similar to those of controls, but those who had been admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) and ...
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Halle Berry's Trainer Says This 1 Exercise is Key to Combating Menopausal Weight Gain "Declining estrogen levels during menopause contribute to muscle loss, which in turn affects metabolism, increases fat storage and weakens bones," Maria Luque, Ph.D., explained during a June 4 TODAY segment.
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Colorectal Cancer: 3-Year Exercise Program Improves Survival Rates Researchers report that a three-year exercise program helped improve survival rates for people who have been treated for colon cancer. Experts say the findings could be helpful when doctors are recommending exercise as part of a post-cancer regimen.
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Team uses AI and microbiome analysis to accurately colorectal cancer through gut bacteria Researchers have been working toward using the gut microbiome as a clinical target for screening for colorectal cancer. This would ideally allow simple stool tests to be used for early detection of the disease in place of expensive procedures such as ...
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South Dakota confirms first measles case as other states add to their totals The South Dakota Department of Health (SDDH) yesterday reported its first measles case of the year, which involves an adult resident of Meade County who became ill after international travel. In a statement, the SDDH said the patient visited several ...
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Can Lifestyle Changes Save Lives in Colon Cancer? In the CHALLENGE trial, a structured exercise program after surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy cut the risk for colon cancer recurrence in patients with stage III and high-risk stage II disease by more than one quarter and the risk for death by more than ...
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Dataset shows national decline in MMR vaccine uptake since peak of COVID Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have produced a new county-level US dataset showing a national decline in the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination rate among children since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research ...
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As whooping cough cases surge, pediatrician urges vaccination 'cocoon' "I took care of some very sick, small babies with whooping cough ... when I saw that, I did not have any doubt about vaccinating my own children," said pediatrician Josh Sharfstein. By NBC Staff • Published 49 seconds ago • Updated 25 seconds ago.
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More at-home health tests are now available. How to know what's right for you You can now do self-administered tests for everything from thyroid function to HIV in the privacy of your own home — and that list continues to grow, as the Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first at-home cervical cancer test.
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Blood Test Detects 79% of Colorectal Cancers in Screening Study A blood-based circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) test detected colorectal cancer (CRC) with 79.2% sensitivity and 91.5% specificity, according to a recent prospective study. 1 These findings suggest the investigational test may be a viable noninvasive ...
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New Blood Test Could Bring Early Alzheimer Disease Detection to More People The new tool comes as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month kicks off in June, an annual awareness campaign led by the Alzheimer's Association that raises awareness about Alzheimer disease and dementia, promotes brain health, and supports individuals and ...
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New COVID variant is spreading across the US. Is a summer spike ahead for NC? Health officials are raising concerns about a fast-emerging COVID-19 variant that could trigger a spike in infections in North Carolina this summer. NB.1.8.1 is the latest variant detected by health officials. So far, there have been 518 cases of the ...
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Is 10000 Steps a Day a Myth? Here's What Experts Say In an effort to add more activity to my daily routine, I have been following the 10,000 steps "rule" for months. It's definitely helped shift my otherwise sedentary lifestyle, the kind that those of us who spend our days sitting at a computer also ...
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Baby released from CHOP after receiving personalized gene editing therapy After spending over 300 days at CHOP, KJ Muldoon has been released from the hospital after receiving personalized CRISPR gene editing therapy. By Alana Beltran • Published 19 seconds ago • Updated 10 seconds ago. Log in or create a free profile to save ...
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Tea, berries, dark chocolate and apples could lead to a longer life span, flavonoid study finds New research has found that those who consume a diverse range of foods rich in flavonoids, such as tea, berries, dark chocolate, and apples, could lower their risk of developing serious health conditions and have the potential to live longer.
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Childhood Cancer Survivors at Increased Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension Childhood cancer survivors develop hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD) at a higher rate than other pediatric populations, sick or well, a recent study finds. Asaf Lebel, MD, of Ha'Emek Medical Center in Afula, Israel, and colleagues ...
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As whooping cough cases surge, pediatrician urges vaccination 'cocoon' "I took care of some very sick, small babies with whooping cough ... when I saw that, I did not have any doubt about vaccinating my own children," said pediatrician Josh Sharfstein. By NBC Staff • Published 1 min ago • Updated 36 seconds ago.
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Summer break travel? Here's why a measles booster could be recommended WAHINGTON (7News) — Summer break starts in about a week for many kids in the DMV. Before your family heads out for summer international travel, doctors suggest you check your vaccine history. Until recently, the U.S. had been considered measles-free ...
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Bronchiolitis: Monoclonal antibody halves hospitalizations of children younger than 6 months old A single dose of the long-acting antibody nirsevimab to infants can halve hospitalizations for bronchiolitis. This is the result of a study involving the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome campus—Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino ...
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Will norovirus surge early again this year? CDC urges tracking of new strain. After years of largely predictable norovirus waves, the emergence of a new strain might have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks from this notorious stomach bug, suggests a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Exclusive: CDC expert resigns from COVID vaccines advisory role, sources say June 3 (Reuters) - Pediatric infectious disease expert Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos of the U.S. CDC resigned on Tuesday as co-leader of a working group that advises outside experts on COVID-19 vaccines and is leaving the agency, two sources familiar ...
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With measles cases spreading like a highly contagious virus, you've got questions. And we have some answers What should Coloradans know about measles, amid the latest cases, including those involving air travel. For answers, CPR Health Reporter John Daley turned to Dr. Michelle Barron, Senior Medical Director of UCHealth Infection ...
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Michigan implements new ALS registry to improve patient care Michigan becomes the fifth state to require health care professionals to report ALS cases, creating a registry to better support patients living with the disease. Prev Next. Michigan health officials are working to develop a registry for ALS patients ...
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Forget Protein, You're Likely Deficient in This Fiber comes in two forms: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves on contact with water to create a gel-like liquid that can help slow digestion and maintain balanced blood sugar. Insoluble fiber, on the other hand, does not dissolve and is found in ...
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As whooping cough cases surge, pediatrician urges vaccination 'cocoon' "I took care of some very sick, small babies with whooping cough ... when I saw that, I did not have any doubt about vaccinating my own children," said pediatrician Josh Sharfstein. By NBC Staff • Published 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago.
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Research suggests breast cancer screening should begin for women at age 25 Brittney Powell took what control she could when diagnosed at age 35 with invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer. "I decided that I would shave my head before I started all of this because I didn't ...
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Don't get bitten: SC health department gives 7 tips to fight off mosquitoes The most common diseases mosquitoes can carry include the West Nile virus, Eastern Equine encephalitis, La Crosse encephalitis, Saint Louis encephalitis virus. They can also carry heartworms that can kill dogs and cats.
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Exercise after chemo key for colon cancer survival, study finds Colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, is the third most common type of cancer worldwide and has high mortality rates. Typically, patients with stage III or high-risk stage II colon cancer are recommended surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy.
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Higher MIND Diet Adherence Cuts Risk for Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias The researchers observed a modest decrease in ADRD risk in the highest versus the lowest MIND diet score group (hazard ratio [HR], 0.91). The inverse association varied by race and ethnicity, suggesting stronger ...
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Breast Cancer Screening In Women's 40s Can Save Lives, Study Says Of those patients, 50% had their breast cancer diagnosed as the result of a symptom rather than being caught early by a mammogram. Symptoms included a palpable lump, skin or nipple changes, concerning nipple discharge, swollen lymph nodes and breast pain.
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AI spots future breast cancer risk in mammograms years before diagnosis Study findings revealed that the AI algorithm assigned higher cancer detection scores to breasts that would later develop breast cancer, even 4–6 years before clinical diagnosis, compared to breasts that did not develop cancer. This ...
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It's mosquito and tick season. Here are some precautions you can take Mosquitoes can carry diseases like West Nile Virus. Hot weather has arrived in Northeast Ohio and, with it, some pesky insects. Summit County Public Health is reminding residents to ...
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Can tech reduce drinking and boost sleep for young adults? While digital alcohol interventions have shown only modest effects, incorporating wearables may enhance outcomes, particularly by providing real-time feedback and promoting self-monitoring. Wearables have proven helpful in physical health domains like ...
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FDA Approves First Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease has been a complicated process that involves a clinical evaluation from a neurologist and either brain imaging tests or a spinal tap. The imaging test most often used is a specific positron emission tomography (PET) scan, ...
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Exercise proves powerful in preventing colon cancer recurrence – new study New evidence has linked physical activity with improved colon health, underscoring the vital role of exercise in cancer prevention and care. The landmark international trial – the Challenge study – showed that structured exercise programmes can ...
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Risks of cannabis range from heart attack to psychosis. Here's who may be most susceptible For the study, researchers recruited 55 seemingly healthy people aged 18-50 who consumed or smoked cannabis at least three times a week for at least a year; smokers averaged 10 years of chronic use, while those who took edibles averaged five.
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Utah has brush with measles before Memorial Day weekend Summit County Nursing Director Derek Moss said a passenger traveling from Canada had an active measles case and landed in Salt Lake City on May 19. The passenger then drove to southern Idaho but seemingly did not make any stops along the route.
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The US slashed HIV/AIDS funding. Here is how countries that relied on it might adapt BANGKOK — In countries around the world, the Trump administration's drastic cuts to HIV/AIDS funding have left health officials scrambling for ways to deliver preventative care and life-saving treatments. But not here. Almost every day, sex workers in ...
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Infant RSV shot may be more effective than vaccines during pregnancy An antibody treatment for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) appears to be more effective at protecting infants from severe illness than vaccination during pregnancy. About 100,000 children worldwide under the age of 5 die from RSV each year.
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City of Hope Atlanta Calls for Urgent Change to Address Rising Cancer in Younger Women These include hormone receptor positive breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and lung cancer. However, outdated stereotypes remain deeply ingrained in the medical field, leading to gaps in appropriate risk assessment, prevention strategies, early diagnosis ...
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Low-calorie diets 'could increase risk of depressive symptoms', study says Low-calorie diets could increase the risk of developing symptoms of depression, according to a new study. Calorie restriction also affected mood more in men and overweight people, researchers added. Findings from the study contrast with those which ...
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Study Supports Lowering Colon Cancer Screening Age A single-center study supported recent U.S. recommendations that lowered the colorectal cancer screening age to 45. Screening colonoscopy outcomes were slightly less common in people ages 45-49 compared with those 50-54 years old, but only the risk for ...
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Experts warn of ticks and Lyme disease—something a Bear Canyon family knows all too well It's something Ashley Klassen never thought she'd have to deal with: a daughter suffering from Lyme disease. Bentley Klassen, 7, was likely bitten by a tick in 2022 or 2023 near her home in Bear Canyon, Alta. ADVERTISEMENT. "She came to me and said, ...
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Tiny ticks, big threat: Brock team monitors disease-carrying insects But with tick populations on the rise across Ontario, Brock University researchers are looking to spread awareness about the dangers of these pesky bloodsuckers by monitoring local tick populations and testing them for pathogens that can spread diseases to ...
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Epilepsy is more common in patients with frontotemporal dementia than expected Summary: According to a recent study, in patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), epileptic seizures are significantly more common than previously known. The discovery deepens understanding of the symptoms of this memory disorder and ...
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Following low-calorie diet could make you depressed, major study finds The researchers found that the effects of calorie restriction on mood were more pronounced in men and overweight people. These findings stand in contrast to previous studies which claim low-calorie diets improve depressive symptoms.
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Immunotherapy before surgery boosts long term survival in lung cancer, trial shows Results from a phase 3 clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, today (June 2nd) show that patients with lung cancer who received an immunotherapy drug, nivolumab, along with standard chemotherapy before surgery had improved ...
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Immunotherapy before surgery improves lung cancer survival in global clinical trial Prof. Patrick Forde of the Trinity St. James's Cancer Institute (TSJCI), Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine presented the findings at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting in Chicago at the weekend.
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