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Health officials tracking new COVID-19 variant, confusion grows over vaccine recommendations HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — NB.1.8.1, also known as Nimbus, is the new COVID-19 variant that's been responsible for a surge in cases in Asia. "There's a new variant that's actually spreading worldwide," said Dr. Jill Roberts, Associate Professor at the ...
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Need a different reason to eat more fiber? How about microplastics? Ready to start upping your fiber intake? Start slowly. Increasing dietary fiber from any source has the potential to create some digestive discomfort or distress. We have gut microorganisms that specialize in digesting fiber, and if ...
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New study into exercise's link to cancer recovery Cancer patients being treated by the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust are taking part in a clinical trial prescribing moderate to intense exercise to help tackle tumours. The study aims to prove that exercise during chemotherapy and before ...
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Mpox is still a health emergency, WHO says June 9 (Reuters) - The mpox outbreak is still a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Monday, with the health body's director-general issuing a revised set of temporary recommendations. The WHO first declared the emergency in ...
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UK's MHRA suspends Valneva's chikungunya vaccine for elderly The vaccine, IXCHIQ, was approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in February to protect people aged 18 years and above against chikungunya, but is not yet available in the UK market.
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Are boiled eggs a healthy breakfast? What to know. If you're after a nutrient-dense breakfast, boiled eggs are a quick and easy way to pack in a few essential nutrients – from antioxidants to B vitamins to choline. Boiled eggs are a low calorie, protein-rich food. What else is there to know about this ...
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Possible measles exposure reported at Oakland County medical office Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that is spread through direct person-to-person contact and airborne transmission. The Health Division recommends that individuals aged one and older who are unvaccinated receive ...
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Experts warn early screen time may harm children's mental health A recent meta-analysis found that three in four children younger than 2 are being exposed to screens, despite global health guidelines advising otherwise. Experts say the effects aren't just developmental—they may be emotional, behavioral and lasting.
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NIH scientists go public to criticize Trump's cuts in public health research On Monday, scores of scientists at the National Institutes of Health sent their Trump-appointed leader a letter titled the Bethesda Declaration, a frontal challenge to "policies that undermine the NIH mission, waste public resources, ...
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Suspected measles case found in Alabama The Alabama Department of Public Health is working with local providers to identify and vaccinate other potentially exposed unvaccinated individuals. While the risk of a measles outbreak in Alabama remains low due to high vaccination rates, a ...
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World must 'start screening for prostate cancer to stop men being left behind' Every country should have a strategy for tackling prostate cancer with dedicated screening programs for men over 50, a leading health charity has said. Global Action on Men's Health, the leading international charity for men's health, is calling for ...
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As cannabis users age, health risks appear to grow Benjamin Han, a geriatrician and addiction medicine specialist at the University of California-San Diego, tells his students a cautionary tale about a 76-year-old patient who, like many older people, struggled with insomnia.
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Structured exercise strengthens immune response in cancer treatment Exercising during chemotherapy and before surgery may help the body send more immune cells into cancerous tumors, according to a first-of-its-kind pilot study from the University of Surrey and Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
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New WHO Recommendations to Protect Infants from RSV The World Health Organization recently published its first-ever position paper outlining recommendations to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children.
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Suspected measles case under investigation in Lee County, Alabama MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is investigating a suspected case of measles in an unvaccinated individual in Lee County. The person was not yet eligible for the measles vaccine, according to ADPH.
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Drinking a soda could be worse than eating a candy bar, researchers find Insulin is the hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels, and injections are often given to people with diabetes who need it to help their blood sugar levels in a normal range. Whereas, dietary sugars in ...
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Counting days to recovery, Yusuf opens up about his painful journey with mpox When Yusuf Sesay first noticed a strange itch around his genital area, mpox wasn't the first thing that came to mind. He figured it might just be a mild infection, something a quick pharmacy run could fix. But within a few days, the discomfort ...
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Phytocannabinoids Demonstrate Fungicidal Activity And Inhibit Fungal Virulence Factors Fungal infections present a significant global health threat due to rising antifungal resistance, yet few new antifungal drugs are in clinical development. This study evaluated five phytocannabinoids for antifungal activity against key fungal pathogens ...
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TikTok skincare trends could lead to long-term skin damage in teens In the first peer-reviewed study to examine the potential risks and benefits of teen skin-care routines posted on social media, scientists at Northwestern Medicine found girls ages 7 to 18 are using an average of six different products on their faces, with ...
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Diet is both cause and cure for MASLD, a liver condition: experts at The Hindu-Naruvi event The Hindu-Naruvi Hospitals webinar series under the 'Healthy India Happy India' initiative. As against a 30% global incidence, 40% of the Indian population is affected by metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a liver ...
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Celebrity breast cancer announcements highlight rising rates in young women Doctors say multiple factors are likely at play, including lifestyle, hormones and environmental exposures. Free Mammograms For International Breast Cancer Day.
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Lower BMI doesn't improve mental health after weight-loss surgery. Here's what does This reduction in weight stigma—but not lower body mass index, or BMI—was associated with healthier eating habits and better mental health. Larissa McGarrity.
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As Cannabis Users Age, Health Risks Appear To Grow A bottle of red, sugar-coated cannabis gummies. More older people are using cannabis products, like edible gummies, regularly. Research suggests their cannabis-related health problems are also on the rise ...
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Suspected measles case reported in Lee County "The measles vaccine is safe and highly effective in producing lifelong immunity against this potentially deadly disease. Our citizens can protect themselves and others by ensuring that all eligible persons are vaccinated," said ADPH Chief Medical Officer ...
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Generative AI Improves Forecasts of COVID-19 and Other Infectious Diseases Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict the spread of infectious diseases with more accuracy than any of the methods currently in use by the Centers for Disease Control and ...
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TikTok teen skin-care routines are harmful CHICAGO --- It turns out when teens on TikTok say, "Get ready with me," it can be more harmful than they might realize. In the first peer-reviewed study to examine the potential risks and benefits of teen skin-care routines posted on social media, ...
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Cuts to UK's global vaccination funding would risk avoidable child deaths, experts warn Any cut in UK funding to a global vaccination group would damage soft power and could make Britain less resilient to infectious diseases, as well as causing avoidable deaths among children, leading vaccine and aid experts have warned.
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Measles returns to Alabama after 23 years, sparks urgent vaccination efforts amid nationwide surge Alabama health officials are investigating a possible measles case in Lee County, potentially the state's first in many years. The individual is too young for vaccination, raising concerns for vulnerable populations. This investigation occurs amid a ...
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Adopting a Healthy Diet May Have Cardio Benefits Regardless of Weight Loss The study was published June 5 in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. The researchers analyzed changes in weight and health among 761 individuals with abdominal obesity in Israel who participated in three lanldn bb n.
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Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs Tiny airborne pollutants found in smoke have been linked to increased risk of stroke, dementia and flare-ups in neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS). These effects can disproportionately impact older adults, people ...
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This Diet Could Reduce Your Risk of Dementia by up to 25%, New Study Reveals New research suggests the answer might be as close as your next meal. A recent study found that people who followed a specific eating plan called the MIND diet were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and related types of dementia.
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Study casts doubt on popular supplement's anti-aging benefits A massive study in humans, mice, and monkeys pours doubt on whether a supplement has the anti-aging properties it was thought to hold. Taurine is an abundant amino acid and a key ingredient in energy drinks like Red Bull.
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How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With Chronic Kidney Disease Judy and Abe Rosenstein say goodbye to longtime friend, Wendy Stein, left, in the kitchen of their Edison, New Jersey home. Abe received a kidney transplant from a living donor in 2016.
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Black Kids Are 5 Times More Likely to Get Severe COVID. Now Vaccines Are Being Cut. The Trump administration has declared an end to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant people, and health experts have a warning: This is a threat to Black communities. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ...
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Louisiana on track for record whooping cough cases Whooping cough is spreading faster in Louisiana than it has in more than a decade, and health officials warn that this year could set a record for cases. Why it matters: Adults need to take precautions to keep infants safe, doctors say, because they ...
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Historic WHO Resolution Aims to Bridge Global Gap in Dermatologic Care Dermatology trainee Joseph Sangatu, slated to become the first dermatologist in the Solomon Islands, and American dermatologist Esther Freeman, MD, PhD, in the patient ward at the Pacific Dermatology Trainin Cengter in Suva, Fiji.
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Fewer People Seeking Treatment For Cannabis Use Disorder By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, June 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fewer people are receiving treatment for cannabis use disorder these days, even as weed becomes more potent and widely used throughout the U.S., a new study says.
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Don't Sweat The Weight — Healthy Eating Helps Your Heart Regardless These included an increase in "good" HDL cholesterol, lower levels of the hunger hormone leptin, and less belly fat putting pressure on internal organs, researchers report. "We have been conditioned ...
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Study finds drop in nutritional value of new cereals marketed to kids, prompting health concerns Cereal – the top breakfast choice for kids – may be getting less healthy, according to a new study . It found a significant decrease in nutritional quality of cereals marketed to children that were introduced in the U.S. in 2010 and 2023.
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Women's heavy drinking surges post-pandemic — but Gen Z is leading a sober revolution In Indiana, nearly 19% of women aged 18 to 44 say they binge drink — a trend that has prompted concern among public health experts and physicians alike. Author: Julia Moffitt.
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If we want kids to get off screens, adults have to do the same As a group of school tells parents to limit their smartphone usage, Helen Coffey argues that our behaviour is just as important when it comes to helping the next generation get off their devices and into the real world. Monday 09 June 2025 14:49 BST.
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Seek the right sunscreen for your skin, UVA dermatologist advises CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - According to one UVA Health dermatologist, not all sunscreens are made the same. If you're not careful with the type you pick, you aren't protected. "Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States by far," UVA ...
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SA researchers expand baby heel-prick screening to help find rare conditions Researchers in Adelaide are looking to expand newborn screening to help identify up to 600 additional genetic conditions early. The program currently screens for 30 to 40 conditions and has delivered life-changing early intervention capability.
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Families brace for another scorching summer as heat impacts health and finances With last year officially recorded as the hottest summer on record, experts say the intense heat is more than just uncomfortable. It's creating serious challenges for families' health and household budgets. As another hot summer looms, both individuals ...
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How many steps are in a mile? Plus, the 10 best ways to get them in According to Thomas, if you're walking (at an average pace), you'll typically do around 2,200 steps per mile. However, when you're jogging, you shorten your stride frequency but increase your stride length.
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TikTok teen skin-care routines are harmful These products tend to be marketed heavily to younger consumers and carry a high risk of skin irritation and allergy, the study found. The findings will be published June 9 in the journal Pediatrics. Each ...
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2021 to 2023 Saw Rise in Cannabis Use by Older Adults Benjamin H. Han, MD, from the University of California, San Diego, and colleagues estimated recent changes in current cannabis use among US adults aged 65 years and older, as well as emerging sociodemographic and clinical characteristics in this population ...
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Front Royal embraces Dark Sky movement with new light fixtures FRONT ROYAL — From contributing to sleep disorders and depression in humans to habitat disruption over multiple species, light pollution has huge global impacts. A new Town of Front Royal initiative to replace the outdoor light fixtures embraces a dark ...
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Men face double the risk of death from 'broken heart syndrome,' landmark study finds While women are more frequently diagnosed, men face a significantly higher mortality rate, more than double that of women. Researchers analyzed nearly 200,000 cases, highlighting the need for increased awareness and tailored treatment strategies for men ...
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Sleep paralysis: When nightmares feel real- science, causes, and how to wake up Disruptions in REM sleep, irregular sleep schedules, stress, and sleeping on the back are contributing factors. While generally harmless, recurrent episodes warrant medical consultation to rule out underlying disorders and explore treatment options.
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