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	health Daily update ⋅ August 15, 2025
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	NPR This virus seems like it's no longer a problem. It's still a threat NPR There have also been big outbreaks in Africa of the other mpox strain. By Africa CDC's count, there have been roughly 97,000 suspected mpox cases across the continent and nearly 600 deaths so far this year. However, mpox experts say, the numbers are likely ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN New blood pressure guidelines recommend an earlier start to treatment and skipping alcohol CNN The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more aggressive about high levels. And if you like a glass of wine with dinner or a cocktail on the weekends, brace yourself: New guidelines from the American ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News What to know about congenital syphilis after 3 infants die in New York ABC News The CDC recommends that all pregnant people get tested for syphilis at their first health care visit after learning they are pregnant. Some places with higher rates of this infection may recommend additional screening throughout pregnancy and at birth. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Oropouche virus activity in the Americas mimics last year as UK notes its first case CIDRAP Officials have confirmed 12,786 Oropouche cases in 11 countries in the Americas so far this year, according to an epidemiologic update from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today, while the United Kingdom has logged its first-ever cases. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today More Americans Need Blood Pressure Meds, Updated Guidelines Say MedPage Today Blood pressure (BP) guidelines moved the bar lower for hypertension treatment, among other changes in the first national guideline update since 2017. New class 1 recommendations advocated initiation of antihypertensives if average systolic BP remains ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News AI designs antibiotics for gonorrhoea and MRSA superbugs BBC News Artificial intelligence has invented two new potential antibiotics that could kill drug-resistant gonorrhoea and MRSA, researchers have revealed. The drugs were designed atom-by-atom by the AI and killed the superbugs in laboratory and animal tests. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Rabbits with 'horns' are being called 'Frankenstein bunnies' ABC News DENVER -- A group of rabbits in Colorado with grotesque, hornlike growths may seem straight out of a low-budget horror film, but scientists say there's no reason to be spooked — the furry creatures merely have a relatively common virus. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times California valley fever cases hit record highs again in 2025, state reports Los Angeles Times Valley fever cases continue to climb in California; Health officials are urging people to be careful in areas known to harbor the disease-causing fungus and to tell a doctor if they have cough, fever, trouble breathing and tiredness for more than 7 to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape MHRA Approves First T1D Immunotherapy in UK Medscape The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved teplizumab (Tzield, Aventis Pharma Limited) as the UK's first immunotherapy for type 1 diabetes (T1D). The drug is licensed for adults and children aged 8 years or older with ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY New blood pressure guidelines recommend skipping alcohol, earlier treatment USA TODAY Systolic and diastolic blood pressure both increase over time with alcohol intake, according to a report published Aug. 14. The data found that those who avoid drinking alcohol have the lowest risk of hypertension, and that those who reduce their intake by ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Quick Takes: Brain-eating ameba in Missouri, Vibrio alert in Massachusetts, NYC Legionnaires outbreak CIDRAP The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services yesterday announced a lab-confirmed case of Naegleria fowleri infection in an adult Missouri resident. The single-cell free-living ameba, which thrives in warm freshwater lakes, rivers, and ponds, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Source Of Breathing Problems Identified For People With Spinal Cord Injuries U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Breathing problems are common among people with a spinal cord injury, frequently contributing to illness and death. But researchers think they've sussed out a way to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape BP Meds Should Begin Promptly, New ACC/AHA Guidelines Say Medscape The target blood pressure level for adults remains below 130/80 mm Hg, but drug therapy should be initiated sooner, according to new guidelines published Thursday by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC). Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News 4th person dies after a Legionnaires' disease outbreak sickens dozens in New York ABC News The outbreak in Central Harlem has sickened dozens since it began in late July. Seventeen people were hospitalized as of Thursday, according to the health department. The bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease had been discovered ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Here's Why Rabbits Are Sprouting Tentacle Horns Scientific American Rabbits spotted with hornlike growths on their face in northern Colorado are doing better than they look. By Stephanie Pappas edited by Jeanna Bryner. Eastern Cottontail rabbit, with the papilloma virus growths protruding from its head. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Specific symptoms could warn of MS more than a decade before diagnosis, study finds Fox News NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! People with multiple sclerosis (MS) may show warning signs long before classic symptoms appear — and mental health concerns could be among the first ... Flag as irrelevant
	9News.com KUSA Understanding Colorado's decline in school vaccination rates 9News.com KUSA More and more students are not vaccinated with the standard, school-required vaccines both in Colorado and nationally, according to new numbers released by the CDC. Reasons are varied, but health officials say it can ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of Utah Health Care Simple Steps to Improve Gut Health and Feel Your Best University of Utah Health Care Your gut is home to trillions of microbes—bacteria, fungi, and other tiny organisms—that help digest food, absorb nutrients, and support your immune system. This community of microbes is called the gut microbiota, and it plays a big role in how you feel, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCRA Sacramento Monterey Trail High School student tests positive for tuberculosis, health officials say KCRA Sacramento A Sacramento County student tested positive for active tuberculosis on Thursday, according to the public health department. The student attends Monterey Trail High School, which had its first day of school on Thursday. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Colorado, Idaho report new measles cases in unvaccinated kids CIDRAP Colorado has reported a measles case in an unvaccinated child from Adams County who had recently traveled to Chihuahua state, which is Mexico's measles hot spot. The child is under 5 years old and is hospitalized. In July, the Pan American Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Prevention.com After Decades of Mysterious Pain, I Finally Got the Right Diagnosis Prevention.com After years of unexplained pain in her joints, nerves, and stomach, this writer finally found some relief—and a new community. By Elle Becker Published: Aug 14, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KJZZ What wastewater samples tell us about AZ COVID-19 cases — and what else officials are looking for KJZZ To learn more, The Show spoke with Reshma Neupane, food and water borne and wastewater surveillance program manager at the Arizona Department of Health Services. Full conversation. MARK BRODIE: Reshma, broadly ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Flesh-eating bacteria case in Cape Cod prompts public health alert: What to know USA TODAY Residents and visitors at Buzzards Bay, a community on the south end of Cape Cod, are on alert after officials identified a person with a rare, flesh-eating bacterial infection in the area. Officials said the bacteria, known as Vibrio, could pose a risk to ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Missouri resident diagnosed with brain-eating amoeba after water skiing, officials believe USA TODAY The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MODHSS) said in a news release on Aug. 13 that the individual, an adult, has been infected with Naegleria fowleri, a brain-eating amoeba. Flag as irrelevant
	Bay News 9 Complex appendix cancer cases on the rise in younger adults Bay News 9 South Florida resident Tatiana (whose last name is being withheld for medical and privacy concerns) was 38 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 4 appendix cancer. She says she was pregnant with her 4th child ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of California How does marijuana affect our bodies? University of California Myth #1: Marijuana smoke isn't as bad for me as cigarette smoke. Although research studies on marijuana lag behind those on tobacco, smoke is still smoke, and it's never beneficial. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Morning coffee boosts mood significantly, study finds Medical Xpress People who regularly consume caffeine are usually in a better mood after a cup of coffee or another caffeinated drink—an effect that is much more pronounced in the morning than later in the day. This finding comes from a new study by researchers at ... Flag as irrelevant
	HSPH News Milk not essential to making bones stronger HSPH News While the dairy industry has long claimed that milk is necessary to build strong bones because it contains calcium, scientific evidence has not definitively shown that the drink is critical for a healthy diet, according to experts. Flag as irrelevant
	9News.com KUSA 4th person dies after a Legionnaires' disease outbreak sickens dozens in New York City 9News.com KUSA Health officials disclosed the latest death Thursday as they revealed that some cooling towers tested positive for the bacteria in some city-run buildings. Author: Associated Press. Published: ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Aging reshapes the adaptive immune system from healer to saboteur Nature.com First, adaptive immune function worsens with age, impairing immunosurveillance of damaged or senescent cells and diminishing tissue regenerative potential, thereby indirectly disrupting tissue homeostasis. This disruption is particularly important in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rochester Democrat and Chronicle New COVID variant 'Stratus' on the rise: Here's how NY is being affected Rochester Democrat and Chronicle COVID-19 cases are climbing across the United States this summer, and experts are pointing to a new strain — the "Stratus" variant, officially known as variant XFG — as a major factor in the increase. Here's what to know about this variant and how it's ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Eating over 60g of almonds a day may protect DNA and cut oxidative damage News-Medical.net Cells are under constant attack from reactive oxygen species (ROS), unstable molecules that are known to damage lipids, proteins, and even DNA, resulting in mutations and associated diseases. Oxidative stress is an imbalance ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net AI voice test could help spot dangerous throat lesions before symptoms appear News-Medical.net Both benign and malignant vocal fold lesions (laryngeal cancer) are associated with voice disorders. While benign lesions substantially affect voice quality and cause morbidity, malignant lesions are often life-threatening if left untreated. Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American New Brain Device Is First to Read Out Inner Speech Scientific American A new brain prosthesis can read out inner thoughts in real time, helping people with ALS and brain stem stroke communicate fast and comfortably. By Emma R. Hasson edited by Allison Parshall. Illustration of a maze in the shape of a human head with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Nunavik tuberculosis action plan to be finalized in coming weeks, says health ministry CBC.ca Earlier this year, Nunavik's mayors tried to get tuberculosis outbreaks declared a public health emergency. Samuel Wat · CBC News · Posted: Aug 15, 2025 1:00 AM PDT | Last Updated: less than a minute ago. x-ray scan of lungs nunavik. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Research shows GLP-1 drugs safeguard vision despite small retinopathy risk News-Medical.net In some, though not all, studies, the use of GLP-1 RAs in T2D is associated with complications of vision, like diabetic retinopathy (DR) and nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Little is known about its specific association with ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News One in 10 pregnant women smoking at delivery time BBC News Guernsey's Quitline and Public Health said last year, when 10.4% admitted smoking while pregnant, engagement with the smoking cessation service was "low, with women frequently declining appointments or not attending accepted appointments". Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Times Drug Treatment for ADHD Linked to Reduced Rate of Adverse Outcomes Neurology Advisor HealthDay News — Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug treatment is associated with reduced rates of adverse outcome events, including suicidality, substance misuse, transport accidents, and criminality, according to a study published ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Exposure to some common Pfas changes gene activity, new study finds The Guardian The findings are a major step toward determining the mechanism by which the chemicals cause disease and could help doctors identify, detect and treat health problems for those exposed to Pfas before the issues advance. The research may ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Irish Times ADHD Drug Treatment Linked to Reduced Rate of Adverse Outcomes Clinical Advisor Le Zhang, MPH, from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, and colleagues examined the effects of drug treatment for ADHD on suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, accidental injuries, transport accidents, and criminality in an emulation of target trials ... Flag as irrelevant
	pharmaceutical-journal.com ADHD medication associated with reduced risk of adverse life events pharmaceutical-journal.com In nearly 150,000 patients with ADHD, first incidences of suicidal behaviour, substance misuse, transport accidents and criminal convictions were lower in those who had started drug treatment within three months of diagnosis. Flag as irrelevant
	Health Policy Watch Africa's Mpox Response: Better Diagnostics One Year into Emergency Health Policy Watch African countries worst affected by mpox have rapidly expanded their diagnostic capacity, with more laboratories and better-trained health workers, said Dr Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Flag as irrelevant
	Ottawa Citizen Ottawa Hospital, public health warn of possible measles exposures in the city Ottawa Citizen Officials from The Ottawa Hospital are notifying staff, physicians and in-patients who might have been exposed to measles after a patient spent hours waiting in the emergency department of the hospital's General campus earlier this week before being ... Flag as irrelevant
	The News International Alcohol-Associated Cancer Death Rates Are Climbing The ASCO Post Alcohol-associated cancer deaths have doubled in the United States, disproportionately affecting men and those aged 55 or older, according to the results of an observational study presented at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting.1 Over the study period of 30 ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News New device improves prostate cancer surgery result BBC News The Histolog Scanner allows surgeons at Royal Surrey County Hospital to assess the prostate for cancerous tissue in real-time during surgery rather than wait for post-operation results. The trust says the technology enables surgeons ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC10 Boston Person infected with flesh-eating bacteria at Cape Cod beach. Here's what we know NBC10 Boston The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued an alert Wednesday about the "extremely rare case" of an individual developing a Vibrio vulnificus infection. By Eli Rosenberg, Marc Fortier and Alison Kuznitz • Published August 14, 2025 • Updated ... Flag as irrelevant
	Brisbane Times Queensland respiratory infection update Queensland Health The latest Queensland Health data shows 53,572 flu cases have been recorded this year to date, with 88 per cent of cases not vaccinated. More than 400 public hospital beds across Queensland are occupied by flu, COVID-19 or RSV patients each day, ... Flag as irrelevant
	MSF Southern Africa HIV Funding Cuts Undermine Years of Progress in Zimbabwe MSF Southern Africa Angela Jambo welcomed us warmly into her modest home in Chitungwiza, one of Zimbabwe's largest and fastest-growing dormitory towns, located 25 kilometres southeast of the capital, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Pacific Islands race to contain 'largest dengue fever outbreak in a decade'. ABC News Dengue fever has struck countries across the Pacific, where health authorities have recorded 23,500 suspected cases and 16,000 laboratory confirmed cases this year. The mosquito-borne illness has killed 18 people, including six in Samoa. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Scientists decode inner speech from brain activity with high accuracy News-Medical.net Scientists have pinpointed brain activity related to inner speech-the silent monologue in people's heads-and successfully decoded it on command with up to 74% accuracy. Publishing August 14 in the Cell Press journal Cell, their findings could help ... Flag as irrelevant

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