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Why Acute Pain Can Be So Intense for Some and Not Others Our experience of pain relies on a complex network of nerves known as the pain neuroaxis. This system involves both peripheral nerves (those outside the brain and spinal cord) and central neurons (those in the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord).
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Obesity-Related Cancer Deaths More Than Triple "Obesity is a well-known risk factor for various cancers, but its contribution to cancer-specific mortality over time hasn't been systematically quantified at a national level," lead investigator Faizan Ahmed, MD, with Jersey Shore University Medical ...
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Arizona reports pneumonic plague death in Coconino County The Arizona resident, who suffered a severe lung infection caused by the Yersinia pestis bacterium, had no connection to a prairie dog die-off in the Townsend Winona area, northeast of Flagstaff, officials said.
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Biggest human imaging study scans 100000th person Bourigault et al. 2024 An image from the UK Biobank project. It shows for Bourigault et al. 2024. Thousands of scans of each participant are recorded and stored as part of ...
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Scientists crack the code on new vaccine for deadly plague bacteria "In the study, we show that our mRNA vaccine provides 100% protection against pneumonic plague (a severe lung infection), which is considered the most dangerous form of the disease," study co-lead Professor Dan Peer, director of the Laboratory of Precision ...
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Where Did Bird Flu Go? Experts are still monitoring for H5N1 avian influenza in a variety of animals: wild birds, commercial poultry animals, wild mammals, dairy cattle and humans—and finding it, albeit at lower rates. But the virus is tricky, behaving somewhat differently in ...
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14 million children did not receive a single vaccine in 2024, UN estimates WHO and UNICEF said coverage against measles rose slightly, with 76% of children worldwide receiving both vaccine doses. But experts say measles vaccine rates need to reach 95% to prevent outbreaks of the extremely contagious disease. WHO noted that 60 ...
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Aluminum in Vaccines Not Linked to Chronic Childhood Disorders: Danish Study Early childhood vaccines containing aluminum are not linked to a higher risk for developing autoimmune, allergic, or neurodevelopmental disorders, according to a nationwide study of Danish children. The study, which looked at more than 1.2 million ...
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Pennsylvania identifies CWD case near Allegheny County Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been identified in Armstrong County, posing a risk of spread to suburban and urban areas with high deer densities, given the location northeast of Pittsburgh. skinny deer Cindy Cornett Seigle/Flickr cc.
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Aluminum in Vaccines Not Culprit in Kids' Chronic Diseases, Study Shows Cumulative aluminum exposure from vaccination during the first 2 years of life did not raise the risk of autism, asthma, or other chronic disorders, a 24-year study of over 1.2 million children in Denmark showed. Adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) per 1-mg ...
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'Ticks EVERYWHERE?': Sightings and bites in the DC region heighten worries Tick bites are responsible for a few diseases, with the most common one being Lyme disease, a bacterial infection characterized by a bull's eye rash and flu-like symptoms. The CDC received more than 89,000 reports ...
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Study shows specialised care delays stroke symptoms Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Professor Hugh Markus, a man who is standing in Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Professor Hugh Markus says it means a lot to see the positive ...
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How To Talk Vaccines With Skeptics: 5 Tips From a Doctor Vaccines recommended for children and adolescents are safe and effective and have prevented an estimated 146 million deaths in children under the age of 5 years worldwide. However, many clinicians continue to face questions and concerns from parents ...
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Going off antidepressants causes fewer symptoms than previously thought, according to a new study Besides dizziness, some patients experienced nausea, vertigo and nervousness, symptoms that make "biological sense," said Sameer Jauhar, clinical reader in affective disorders and psychosis at Imperial College London and the paper's lead author.
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Pneumonic Plague Death Confirmed in Arizona Although plague is rare in humans, it is endemic in the southwestern United States, and Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) maintains surveillance for the disease, according to the press release. " ...
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WHO recommends Gilead's twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention Keep up with the latest medical breakthroughs and healthcare trends with the Reuters Health Rounds newsletter. Sign up here. The twice-yearly injectable offers a long-acting alternative to daily oral pills and other shorter ...
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WHO Endorses Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection The World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending a twice-yearly injection of lenacapavir for prevention of HIV, according to a press release. The injectable represents an additional option for people at risk, said Michelle Rodolph, ...
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No Link Found Between Aluminum in Vaccines and Chronic Disorders A Danish study of 1.2 million children found no increased risk of autoimmune, allergic, or neurodevelopmental disorders from aluminum in early childhood vaccines, helping close key safety evidence gaps. Advertisement.
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US funding cuts halt HIV vaccine research in South Africa JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Just a week had remained before scientists in South Africa were to begin clinical trials of an HIV vaccine, and hopes were high for another step toward limiting one of history's deadliest pandemics. Then the email arrived.
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Protein Safeguards Muscle in Semaglutide Weight-Loss Therapy Greater muscle loss was independently linked to diminished glycemic benefits of the drug. METHODOLOGY: When adults with obesity lose weight, they often lose muscle mass, with about 40 ...
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Report: No link between aluminum-adjuvanted childhood vaccines, conditions such as autism A 24-year study of more than 1.2 million Danish children adds to the already considerable evidence finding no tie between exposure to aluminum-adjuvanted childhood vaccines and autoimmune, atopic or allergic, or neurodevelopmental conditions such as ...
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Sugar, sweeteners might trigger early puberty In some kids, study says July 14 (UPI) -- Sugar and artificial sweeteners might increase the risk of early puberty in children, a new study says. Sugar, aspartame (Equal), sucralose (Splenda) and glycyrrhizin (licorice root) are all significantly associated with a higher risk ...
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Rise in measles cases worsens over summer A healthcare worker gives a young boy a vaccination shot in his upper arm as he. James Tatum, 11, right, receives a vaccination shot that included a polio dose from nurse Frances Findley at the Dallas County Health and Human Services immunization clinic in ...
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WHO recommends twice-a-year HIV prevention shot as concern looms over funding for global HIV fight The World Health Organization is now recommending that countries include an HIV drug newly approved for prevention, lenacapavir, as a tool in their efforts to fight HIV infections – especially for groups most at risk and in areas where the burden of ...
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Common sugar substitute shown to impair brain cells, boost stroke risk From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to "sugar-free" soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new University of Colorado Boulder research shows the popular sugar substitute and specialty food additive comes with serious ...
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Genetic secrets of Spanish flu revealed through century-old sample Researchers from the universities of Basel and Zurich have used a historical specimen from UZH's Medical Collection to decode the genome of the virus responsible for the 1918-1920 influenza pandemic in Switzerland. The genetic material of the virus ...
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Ellenville Regional Hospital reporting increase in tick bites, Lyme cases As of 4:30 p.m. Monday, David Williams, a PA at the emergency room in Ellenville, says he'd already seen half a dozen patients for concerns about Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
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This Chronic Pain Drug, Gabapentin, Could Increase Risk of Cognitive Decline Pharmacology, the science of drugs and how they affect our bodies, is constantly evolving. It brings us new and improved treatments for everyday ailments while shedding fresh light on the long-term effects of medications used for decades.
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US Cuts to HIV Aid Could Lead to 4 Million Deaths, UN Warns HealthDay News — Global deaths from AIDS have dropped to their lowest levels in more than 30 years, in part due to efforts to fight HIV. But US funding cuts could soon reverse that progress, experts warn. A United Nations (UN) report released Thursday ...
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South Asia immunizes a record-high number of children in 2024 South Asia has reached its highest-ever immunization coverage for children, according to new data released today by WHO and UNICEF for 2024. This marks a milestone in the region's drive to protect every child from vaccine-preventable diseases.
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Person-focused approach explains distinct autism genetic subtypes Four ASD phenotypic classes emerged. One class (Social/behavioral) had both severe social communication deficits and restricted or repetitive behavior, compared to other ASD children. They also showed disruptive behavior and attention deficit, with anxiety ...
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Why Symptoms Matter More Than a 'Label' An estimated 5% to 10% of women worldwide between ages 18 to 44 meet criteria for PCOS, a hormone disorder that can cause menstrual irregularity, excess facial and body hair, acne, and infertility.
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WHO recommends twice-a-year HIV prevention shot as concern looms over funding for global HIV fight (CNN) — The World Health Organization is now recommending that countries include an HIV drug newly approved for prevention, lenacapavir, as a tool in their efforts to fight HIV infections – especially for groups most at risk and in areas where the ...
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West Nile Virus detected in Chatham Co. mosquito population for the first time this year They wrote in a press release, "If you needed one more reason to be diligent about bug spray this summer, here it is: a mosquito sample collected by Chatham County Mosquito Control has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).".
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Scientists are finding ways to keep aging brains youthful JON HAMILTON, BYLINE: Memory lapses and slower thinking can be signs of a disease like Alzheimer's. But Matt Huentelman of the Translational Genomics Research Institute in Phoenix says usually they just mean someone's brain is getting older.
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3D-printed implant offers a potential new route to repair spinal cord injuries In Ireland, more than 2,300 individuals and families are living with spinal cord injury, but no treatment currently exists to effectively repair the damage. However, therapeutic electrical stimulation at the injury site has shown potential in ...
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4 habits may help lower heart disease risk during menopause Past studies have shown that menopause can raise a woman's risk for several health conditions, including sleep disorders and heart disease. A new study found that only about one in five menopausal women have ideal scores on the American Heart ...
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Nasal antibody spray shields mice from pollen-triggered allergies and asthma Pills and sprays offer momentary relief, while allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT) demands years of injections before lasting tolerance emerges. Yet emergency rooms still fill when allergic inflammation spills from stuffy noses into wheezing lungs.
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Scientists warn antidepressant withdrawal downplayed by 'industry-funded' studies A new review dismisses the risks of stopping antidepressants after long-term use, writes Mark Horowitz and Joanna Moncrieff. Tuesday 15 July 2025 15:13 BST. 0Comments. Thomas Kingston's parents call for new warnings over antidepressant side effects ...
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Global Immunization Rate Holds Steady at 85% – but Still Off Course from SDG Target Aitano Valentina (4 years) receives her DPT and Polio vaccination at the Roosevelt Children's Hospital for Infectious Diseases and Rehabilitation in Guatemala City. The global childhood vaccination rate in 2024 held steady with 85% of infants and ...
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CDC Says COVID-19 Cases Rise in 25 States Some of the biggest increases in emergency room visits for COVID-19 have happened in the Pacific Northwest and the Southeast. In those areas, rates are now the highest they've been since February and March, CBS News added.
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How A Specific Antigen Blood Test Alone Can't Confirm Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer kills around 3,900 Australians a year. Yet most prostate cancers progress very slowly and many men die "with" and not "from" prostate cancer. Advertisement. Posted by: Nonika Marwaha; Feature; Jul 15, 2025 11:50 am IST.
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Alberta's measles outbreaks surpass case counts reported for entire US Thirty new cases were reported between midday Friday and noon Monday. "It's absolutely terrible," said Dr. Lynora Saxinger, an infectious diseases specialist with the University of Alberta. "It is really ...
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Can vaping cause cancer? Top NYC doctor responds Despite being perceived as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, vaping involves inhaling harmful chemicals and metals. Studies reveal that vaping may increase cancer risk and cause lung damage and heart disease, urging individuals to quit.
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Improving Outcomes on GLP-1s: Lifestyle Factors Remain Crucial This transcript has been edited for clarity. This is Dr JoAnn Manson, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital. I'd like to talk with you about a recent Clinical Insights article in JAMA Internal Medicine, ...
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What Is Intermittent Fasting? Inside the Popular Health Trend NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar and TODAY nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer stop by Studio 1A to break down everything you need to know about intermittent fasting, including how it works, the effects it can have on the body, ...
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Measles cases soar in Europe as vaccine coverage falls short Outbreaks of the viral disease have killed children in the US and UK, stoking fears that vaccine hesitancy in high-income countries is threatening hard-won gains from mass immunisation programmes. "In many ways ...
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WHO Confirms Ongoing Mpox Emergency Amid Rising Global Health Risks Meeting underscores complex transmission dynamics, funding gaps, and critical need for sustained global coordination in mpox control. By Global Biodefense Staff July 11, 2025.
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Global childhood vaccination shows slight improvement but challenges remain July 15 (Reuters) - A million more children completed the critical three-dose vaccination against diseases like diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to new data released by the World Health ...
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The US is having its worst year for measles in more than three decades Michigan has 18 reported measles cases, including one in Oakland County and two in Macomb County, according to the state health department. Individuals in all but one case were either unvaccinated or exposed to measles too soon after a vaccination for it ...
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