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	health Daily update ⋅ July 23, 2025
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	CNN RFK Jr. signs off on thimerosal-free flu vaccines, despite no evidence of harm from preservative CNN On Wednesday, the department announced that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has formally signed the recommendation, which was made last month by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Flag as irrelevant
	www.medscape.com Can New Treatments Overcome Compliance Issues in CVI? www.medscape.com "Chronic venous insufficiency is a widespread but often underrecognized condition that, when left untreated, can lead to significant morbidity," said Leigh Ann O'Banion, MD, associate clinical professor of vascular surgery at the University of California ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR A genetic tweak could prevent mosquitoes from transmitting malaria NPR Now a team of researchers have found a way to interrupt this crucial journey. By using gene editing to make a tiny tweak to the mosquito's genome — one that changes just a single amino acid — parasites ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape COVID-19 Pandemic Tied to Accelerated Brain Aging Medscape The COVID-19 pandemic may have accelerated brain aging, even among people who avoided becoming infected with SARS-CoV-2, new research suggested. By comparing longitudinal brain scans from healthy adults, researchers found that the average person's ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill RFK Jr. signs recommendation to remove thimerosal from flu vaccines The Hill The federal government is recommending flu vaccines remove the preservative thimerosal after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday officially adopted the recommendation of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report COVID Boosters Protect People With Cancer U.S. News & World Report Overall, the vaccine boosters prevented one hospitalization or ICU admission for every 150 to 166 boosted patients, researchers found. "The reduction in hospitalizations was significant, and the number of patients we needed ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY A new genetic test may be able to predict obesity in early childhood. What to know USA TODAY Using data collected by The Genetic Investigation of ANthropometric Traits (GIANT) consortium – an international collaboration of human genetics researchers and 23andMe – a genetic measure known as polygenic risk scores (PGS) was developed to help identify ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American The Pandemic Aged Everyone's Brain—Even in Healthy People Scientific American The accelerated ageing, recorded as structural changes seen in brain scans, was most noticeable in older people, male participants and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. But cognitive tests revealed that mental agility declined only in participants who ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Early Menopause Blues: Not Just About Hormones Medscape TOPLINE: Among women with premature ovarian insufficiency, 29.9% experienced depressive symptoms, with younger age at diagnosis, severe menopausal symptoms, and lack of emotional support being key risk factors. Oestradiol levels and ... Flag as irrelevant
	UC San Diego Health Gene Signature an Early Warning System for Aggressive Pancreatic Cancer, Study Finds UC San Diego Health Precancerous cells must adapt to and overcome cellular stress and inflammation in order to progress and form malignant tumors. Now, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified a link between stress and ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY World Health Organization warns of new global Chikungunya outbreak risk USA TODAY The World Health Organization issued an urgent call for action on Tuesday to prevent a repeat of an epidemic of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus that swept the globe two decades ago, as new outbreaks linked to the Indian Ocean region spread to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Tracking measles cases in NC: What to know about the historic spread Charlotte Observer Measles, a highly contagious virus, is spreading rapidly across the U.S., meaning an outbreak in North Carolina is bound to happen soon, experts say. As of Wednesday, July 16, there were more than 1,300 cases of measles reported in 40 states, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Southern California Mosquitoes and dead bird test positive for West Nile virus in Orange County NBC Southern California Mosquitoes collected in Anaheim and Garden Grove have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), marking the first confirmed cases in Orange County this year, according to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD). Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters World Health Organization raises concern about spread of mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus Reuters GENEVA, July 22 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization issued an urgent call for action on Tuesday to prevent a repeat of an epidemic of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus that swept the globe two decades ago, as new outbreaks linked to the Indian ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Mosquitoes in Oswego, Madison counties test positive for EEE virus syracuse.com Central, N.Y. — Mosquitos in Oswego and Madison counties have tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis virus, the counties' health departments announced Tuesday. EEE is rare and can be severe. About 30% of people who develop severe EEE die from ... Flag as irrelevant
	desmoinesregister.com Iowa's eighth measles case in 2025 confirmed. See potential exposure sites: desmoinesregister.com A case of measles has been confirmed in an adult in western Iowa, according to a release from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. The person who has contracted the disease is fully vaccinated and is not linked to the previously reported ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY See where COVID cases are rising amid summer wave: New CDC data USA TODAY New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows activity of COVID-19 is increasing across a wide swath of the country. As the U.S. approaches the midpoint of summer, the CDC is reporting cases of the virus are growing or likely ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Polygenic scores show promise for early obesity prevention News-Medical.net Therefore, early predictors, such as genetic variants, could be extremely valuable in preventing obesity. Previous studies have highlighted the potential of PGSs in disease risk prediction and population screening. This predictive quality is based on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Denver 7 Colorado News Two bats test positive for rabies in Denver, city's department of public health announces Wednesday Denver 7 Colorado News The rabies virus is found in an animal's saliva and is usually transmitted when an infected animal bites people or pets. Denver Animal Protection (DAP) said bat bites often go unnoticed because bats have small teeth, making the bites difficult to detect. Flag as irrelevant
	Colorado Public Radio Colorado records its 16th measles case of 2025, a number far surpassing recent years Colorado Public Radio A bottle of the MMR vaccine photographed in Lubbock, Texas, where a measles outbreak. Mary Conlon/AP Photo FILE, A vial of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is on display at the Lubbock Health Department, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Flag as irrelevant
	WLTX.com Death from brain-eating amoeba in South Carolina confirmed. Doctor explains ways to lower risks of getting illness WLTX.com Prisma Heath Richland Children's Hospital in Columbia confirmed Tuesday that a patient treated at their facility died from the organism. This announcement came a day after the South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) confirmed that there ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of Virginia UVA researchers find weight-loss drugs don't substantially improve fitness University of Virginia New and popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can help patients shed a lot of pounds, but they do little to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, which is a major predictor of mortality, according to UVA Health researchers. Flag as irrelevant
	WIS10 Patient died from brain-eating amoeba in SC, hospital says WIS10 COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Experts in the Midlands and across the state weighed in Tuesday after officials confirmed a deadly case involving a brain-eating amoeba in South Carolina. On Tuesday, Prisma Health Children's Hospital confirmed it had a patient ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution More young adults are having strokes. But why? Atlanta Journal Constitution Now, two new studies by the American Heart Association are showing a connection between stroke and younger patients — specifically linked to binge drinking and migraines. Flag as irrelevant
	Pulse Paediatricians blame GPs systems for poor uptake of childhood vaccinations Pulse A lack of reminders from the GP about upcoming vaccinations as well as having no easy way to check vaccines their children have and have not had were among the issues raised by the college. Falling vaccine uptake ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington University Record Blood plasma reveals shared pathways in neurodegenerative diseases Washington University Record Scientists know that many proteins and pathways are involved in the development and progression of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and that these proteins can be detected ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.newindianexpress.com 'Around 30% Indians are at obesity risk' www.newindianexpress.com CSIR-CCMB's long-term tracking shows 30% developed obesity despite early good health; Telangana sees rise in childhood cases. Obesity , overweight. Khyati Shah. Updated on: 23 Jul 2025, 3:52 am. 3 min read. Copied. Follow Us. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Measles out of control ahead of September school start, doctors warn CBC.ca And they called on the Alberta government to expand access to an early vaccine dose for babies and to consider requiring proof of immunization in schools. "There's no doubt that this is an epidemic," said ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Over 14 million children miss lifesaving vaccines threatening global goals News-Medical.net In 2024, about 115 million children — 89 per cent of infants globally — received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and roughly 109 million — 85 per cent — completed all three doses, according to figures ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Measles cases extend beyond Alberta, Ontario, hotspot map shows CBC.ca Joseph Blondeau, head of clinical microbiology at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, says the more widespread the measles virus is in the province, the more opportunities there are for an individual who may not yet know they're infected to interact ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSYR First report of Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus found in Madison County mosquitos WSYR The mosquito pools were collected on July 15, 2025, at a trap site on Smithridge Road in the Town of Sullivan. The mosquito pool identified as carrying the EEE virus was from a primarily bird- ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com The Best Strength-Training Move to Combat Weight Gain in Menopause Today.com Luque, a personal trainer who works with actor Halle Berry, shared how building muscle remains essential for women hoping to maintain a healthy weight in perimenopause and menopause. "The best thing we can do is ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Weight regain begins 8 weeks after stopping anti-obesity drugs, says study The Hindu A review of data from clinical trials of weight-loss drugs has concluded that weight regain begins about eight weeks after stopping these medications, and continues up to 20 weeks, before stabilising at about 26 weeks. The paper 'Trajectory of the body ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Zimbabwe.com Malaria Surge in Southern Africa africacdc.org Data from the Surveillance and Disease Intelligence Division of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reveals a dramatic spike in Zimbabwe, where suspected cases have increased in 2025. As of epidemiological week ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Australian Financial Review The truth about cottage cheese and our obsession with protein The Australian Financial Review Australians are often led to believe they aren't eating enough protein, but the data can tell a different story. The Australian dietary guidelines say men should eat 0.84 grams of protein per kilogram of body ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Only 35% of Eligible Children Receive RSV Prophylaxis With Nirsevimab Monthly Prescribing Reference HealthDay News — Despite near universal availability of nirsevimab, only 35% of eligible children receive nirsevimab for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prophylaxis, according to a study published online July 17 in Pediatrics. Flag as irrelevant
	aidsmap Stepping into the AI-driven future of HIV prevention and care aidsmap Rouella Mendonca, Director of AI Product at Audere, at IAS 2025. Image: Roger Pebody. Artifical intelligence (AI) featured prominently at the 13th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Most US Adults Lack Awareness of Processed Foods Renal and Urology News The researchers found that while no single processed food was identified by a respondent majority, 28% of respondents cited meat products (eg, lunch meat, hot dogs, and hamburgers), 14% cited shelf-stable foods (eg, canned, packaged, frozen), and 13% cited ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Alzheimer's Mouse Model Shows Memory Boost from Anticancer Drug Combo Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News The team first analyzed how Alzheimer's disease altered gene expression in single cells in the human brain. They then looked for existing FDA-approved drugs that would reverse the gene expression changes in neurons and in other types of brain cells called ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hartford HealthCare Which SPF Sunscreen Should I Use? Hartford HealthCare Mineral vs. chemical sunscreen: What's the difference? · Mineral sunscreens (also called physical blockers) contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. They sit on top of the skin and reflect UV rays. · Chemical sunscreens absorb UV rays and convert them into ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Funding cuts threaten decades of progress in the fight against HIV News-Medical.net "If the world doesn't plug this hole, we are going to see an unnecessary, preventable surge in new infections and deaths," Byanyima cautioned. She said UNAIDS had seen HIV services " ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk 8 Babies Born Using New IVF Technique to Prevent Rare Genetic Diseases Rheumatology Advisor HealthDay News — A new IVF technique helped eight babies in the U.K. avoid serious inherited diseases, and scientists are calling it a breakthrough. All eight children were born using a method that uses DNA from three people: the mother, the father and ... Flag as irrelevant
	KATC Lafayette News Acadiana doctors seeing rise in teen prediabetes cases KATC Lafayette News CDC estimates nearly 1 in 3 U.S. teens have prediabetes; local doctor says the trend is showing up here too. Prev Next. PREDIABETES IN TEENS. By: Dwaun Johnson. Posted 4:06 PM, Jul 22, 2025. LAFAYETTE PARISH — A growing number of teens across Acadiana ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today New York State Department of Health Encourages Healthy Habits to Promote Brain Health www.health.ny.gov Healthy Behaviors that Improve Physical and Mental Wellbeing Can Reduce the Risk of Brain Diseases, Including Dementia · Protecting your head from injury, not only in wearing a helmet while biking or playing contact sports but also including wearing a seat ... Flag as irrelevant
	KIRO Seattle Travel warning: Measles cases at highest since virus was considered eradicated KIRO Seattle People who are traveling should take note, even if they're not headed to an area with a known measles outbreak. Measles is highly contagious and is spread person to person. Flag as irrelevant
	Health Policy Watch Chikungunya Outbreak Spreads from Indian Ocean Islands, Posing Global Risk Health Policy Watch A large outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus, chikungunya, is spreading rapidly from three Indian Ocean islands to Africa, while parts of South East Asia are also experiencing outbreaks, warned the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Dual cancer drugs restore memory and rewire brain cells in Alzheimer's mouse models News-Medical.net In a recent study published in the journal Cell, a group of researchers investigated whether combining the aromatase inhibitor letrozole and the topoisomerase I inhibitor irinotecan could reverse cell–type–specific transcriptomic disturbances and improve ... Flag as irrelevant
	Canton Repository Why are tick bites sending so many people to the emergency room this summer? unmc.edu NBC Tick-related hospital visits reached their peak in May, the highest since 2019. While working as a youth camp doctor in upstate New York earlier this summer, Dr. Matt Harris noticed he was removing a dozen ticks from campers each day, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Manitoulin Expositor Measles infection reported by Public Health Sudbury & Districts Public Health Sudbury & Districts Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reporting the first measles infection in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts since 2014. The affected individual is an infant who was too young to have been vaccinated. Public Health has directly notified the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Importance of brain health stressed in Guntur The Hindu Lalitha Hospital, Guntur, marked the World Brain Day with an awareness programme titled "Brain Health for All Ages", underscoring the need to protect brain health across all life stages. Speaking during the occasion on Tuesday, Dr. P. Vijaya, ... Flag as irrelevant

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