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The CHALLENGE Trial Helps Redefine Adjuvant Therapy with Exercise in CRC The CHALLENGE trial in CRC studied structured exercise and demonstrated a DFS benefit comparable with or exceeding oxaliplatin chemotherapy. Nicholas James Hornstein, MD, PhD, discussed results from the phase ...
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Oral Frostbite Injury Highlights Dangers of Recreational Nitrous Oxide Use The patient sought medical help after a 2-day period of painful swallowing and hoarseness following inhalation of nitrous oxide from a hand-held canister, noted authors Michael Patrizio, MD, and Meredith Hayden, MD, of the University of Virginia in ...
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The US just recorded the most measles cases in 30 years The disease continues to spread, and by now most schools are out for the summer. July summer camps have opened and family vacations are picking up — all creating new opportunities for the virus to transmit.
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Why tick season is worse than usual and how to protect yourself Every year, nearly 31 million people in the U.S. are bitten by a tick. Tick-related illnesses like Lyme disease are on the rise, a trend experts attribute to climate change, human expansion into forested areas and overpopulations of deer.
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Patients with ultra-rare diseases worry new FDA rules will leave them without treatment One drug, elamipretide, garnered a narrow recommendation from independent advisers for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but the agency rejected the drug's application in May and recommended another potential pathway for approval.
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Planned C-sections linked to increased risk of developing childhood leukemia Children born by planned C-section have an increased risk of developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) later in life. This is shown by a study conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet. The researchers emphasise that the risk remains low.
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Measles cases surge to record high since disease was declared eliminated in the US Three people have died from measles this year – two children in Texas and one adult in New Mexico, all of whom were unvaccinated – matching the total number of U.S. measles deaths from the previous two and a half decades.
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Letting bird flu run its course could spark wider pandemic In a Policy Forum, Erin Sorrell and colleagues – a coalition of virologists, veterinarians, and health security experts – argue that the recent proposal to permit the uncontrolled spread of highly pathogenic avian influence (HPAI) among U.S. poultry to ...
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Five foods that can make you poop "Kiwi is a hidden gem when it comes to gut health," Yakubov said, noting that this fuzzy little fruit is "rich in both soluble and insoluble fibre, but it also contains an enzyme called actinidin, which may help stimulate digestion.".
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Hearing Aids Could Help You Live Longer and Feel Less Lonely A sweeping new study reveals that using hearing aids or cochlear implants not only improves communication but significantly reduces loneliness and social isolation. People with hearing devices reported richer relationships, stronger feelings of ...
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A cardiac nurse says these five daily behaviours can reduce your risk of heart disease Health and longevity are hot topics right now. But whether you want to improve your exercise performance or simply live well for as long as possible, a healthy heart underpins all of it. Consistent behaviours such as a sedentary lifestyle or diet high ...
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A dietitian's guide to the best foods for before, during and after catching a cold or flu Research published in the American Journal of Therapeutics found that a molecule found in chicken soup and chicken bones, carnosine, helped the body's immune system to fight the early stages of flu by inhibiting the migration of infected cells around the ...
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Measles cases reach new high since being eliminated in US A little boy with glasses gets a measles shot in his left arm. Xerius Jackson, age 7, gets an MMR vaccine at a vaccine clinic put on by the Lubbock Public Health Department in March ...
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Experts reveal their seven tips for managing menopause symptoms in a heatwave While summer's warmth is often welcomed, for individuals navigating menopause, the rising temperatures can significantly intensify symptoms, making the season particularly challenging. However, relief is at hand. Dr Naomi Potter, a ...
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RFK Junior is stoking fears about vaccine safety. Here's why he's wrong – and the impact it could have On Wednesday, RFK Jr announced the US would stop funding the global vaccine alliance, Gavi, because he claimed that "when the science was inconvenient today, Gavi ignored the science". RFK Jr questioned the safety of COVID vaccines for pregnant women, as ...
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Practical steps are required to prioritise women's health in research globally For too long, medical research has defaulted to male physiology, leading to misdiagnosis, ineffective treatments with high burdens of side effects, and adverse outcomes for women. Prescription for Change, a white paper published in ...
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Strength training: the benefits, the myths and the tips for doing it effectively But it isn't just about lifting weights in a gym, says Louisa Drake, a fitness expert and the founder of the Louisa Drake Method. "It's any exercise that makes your muscles work against resistance," she tells Bazaar.
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Early exposure to plastics raises young children's asthma risk The impacts of phthalates and bisphenols on respiratory outcomes and allergies remain less understood. While a limited number of epidemiological investigations have linked these EDCs with an increased risk of adverse childhood respiratory outcomes ( ...
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Ozempic-Like Drug Liraglutide Slashes Migraine Days In Half, Study Finds An Ozempic-like drug prescribed for diabetes has been found to reduce the frequency of debilitating migraine. Researchers say liraglutide might help migraine frequency and severity by reducing intracranial pressure. While promising, it's too soon to ...
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Psychological Resilience as a Mitigating Factor: Addressing COVID-19's Impact on Mental Health Their groundbreaking study demonstrates that COVID-19 substantially amplified the disease burden of other non-COVID conditions. Of particular interest, depression and anxiety disorders showed significantly higher disease burdens across all demographic ...
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The Hidden Impact of COVID-19 on Global Disease Burden: Time to Redefine Pandemic Preparedness By leveraging the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, the authors provide crucial evidence on the indirect effects of the pandemic, particularly on mental health disorders, infectious diseases, and non-communicable diseases. While ...
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Disease-carrying ticks are coming for us and they're likely to hang around longer too Climate change has already extended the peak season for ticks in Ireland, increasing the risk of Lyme disease and other diseases, according to research published by the Irish Medical Journal in 2022.
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Alzheimer's disease – the silent pandemic and the positive impact of AI The silver lining is that this affords us an impactful way to use artificial intelligence (AI) to make healthcare better, by detecting Alzheimer's disease – and, eventually, other diseases too – at earlier stages, in a non-invasive and low-cost way that ...
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What's making us sick in Miami? Take a look at the issues These articles highlight common health issues affecting Miami, focusing on rising cases, environmental concerns and community practices. Mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue fever are increasing as infected mosquitoes spread the disease to people ...
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How extreme heat can take a toll on the body and mind Carolina Pena: Our body and mind are connected. Extreme heat puts the body in a stress response. So, when this happens, your mental and emotional state also is affected. You could get more irritable, more anxious, or even a lower mood. And from there, ...
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New test in Fort Myers offers hope for early esophageal cancer detection As WINK News anchor Amanda Hall has explained, a new three-minute in-office test is providing an opportunity for early detection. Patricio Ferreira, an experienced jewelry maker, recently faced a health scare ...
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Why Supporting Caregivers Benefits Everyone "As a caregiver of two children with profound autism, support looks different for me. My children's caregiving support is a full-time job. I am responsible for their nourishment, hygiene, and survival needs," Kernion explained.
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When it comes to vaccines, how are pediatricians restoring trust? If you're a parent, decisions about vaccines have gotten a lot more confusing recently. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s health department is walking back longstanding recommendations. NPR's Pien Huang speaks with a pediatrician and a vaccine researcher to ...
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Plastic for dinner? Why Southeast Asians may have the most microplastics in their bodies Microplastics have permeated the region's food chain, hitting countries like Indonesia and the Philippines the hardest. The programme Insight looks at the health risks and what is being done to boot plastic from our plates. Plastic for dinner?
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UV Safety Month: Raising awareness of skin cancer risks It's not just beach days that pose a risk; daily activities like driving, gardening or sitting near a window can also expose your skin to UV rays. Dermatologists recommend wearing sunscreen with at least SPF 30 ...
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Georgia Tech student prototype aims to take discomfort out of Pap smears Cervical cancer is considered one of the most preventable cancers a person can be diagnosed with, and early detection of the harmful cells is possible with a routine test women are directed to take yearly at their OB-GYN appointment.
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