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	health Daily update ⋅ August 16, 2025
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	Harvard Health Exercise for chronic pain: How physical activity can help you feel better Harvard Health Adapted from Pain Relief Without Drugs or Surgery , Medical Editor: Melissa L. Colbert, MD, Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School; Interim Medical Director, Spaulding Rehabilitation Outpatient Center. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Aug 15, 2025 This Week in Cardiology Podcast Medscape For the week ending August 15, 2025, John Mandrola, MD, comments on the following topics: Big, new hypertension guidelines, ultraprocessed foods, coronary sinus reduction and evidence-based medicine, and more news on pulsed field ablation for atrial ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Health Rounds: Blood test finds early ovarian cancer Reuters Aug 15 (Reuters) - An experimental blood test detects early-stage ovarian cancer in patients with vague symptoms that would likely be misdiagnosed using currently available methods, researchers said in a new report. Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Women With Obesity Who Lose Weight Before IVF Have Higher Pregnancy Rates Medscape Still, they concluded that weight loss in this cohort might "negate the need for treatment, and does not seem to increase the risk for pregnancy loss, although evidence on the effect on live births was unclear.". Flag as irrelevant
	CNN NYC Legionnaires' disease cluster grows to 99 cases, 4 deaths CNN Health officials suspect the bacteria that causes the disease, Legionella, originated cooling towers — devices that uses water to cool large buildings and then disperse mist into the air. If the water inside becomes too warm, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Do GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Cause Vision Loss? What to Know Healthline People should be aware of potential eye disease and blindness risks when discussing a GLP-1 with their doctor. The debate over whether GLP-1 medications raise the risk ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME You Can Now Vaccinate Yourself Against the Flu TIME When you're ready to get your flu vaccine this year, you have a convenient new option: you can skip the doctors' office or pharmacy and inoculate yourself. FluMist, a vaccine sprayed up the nose to protect people from serious influenza symptoms, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Survey reveals low public knowledge of HPV and its vaccine CIDRAP More than a third of US adults are unfamiliar with the human papillomavirus (HPV), many are unaware of the HPV vaccine, and more than 70% are unaware that HPV causes oral cancers, according to a survey study yesterday in JAMA Oncology. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Quick takes: US COVID rise, at-home FluMist launch, polio in 4 countries CIDRAP In its latest data updates today the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported further rises in some COVID-19 indicators from very low levels, including test positivity, which rose slightly, from 8.6% to 8.9% over the past week. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Measles surge continues in Americas, with outbreaks in 10 nations CIDRAP In a news release, PAHO said the outbreaks are mainly linked to low vaccination coverage, with 89% of cases occurring in people who are unvaccinated or have unknown vaccination status. Though the region saw a slight ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Natural conception more likely after weight loss, study BBC News Obese women who participate in weight loss programmes before starting in vitro fertilisation (IVF) are 47% more likely to conceive naturally than those receiving minimal or no weight loss support, according to a recent study. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Four dead in New York City outbreak of Legionnaires' disease BBC News Four people in New York City's Harlem neighbourhood have died from an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, an aggressive and potentially deadly form of pneumonia. The city has seen 99 confirmed cases with 17 people in hospital with the infection, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News AstraZeneca launches at-home FluMist nasal spray delivery ABC News Flu vaccine now available without a shotFor the first time ever, some adults and children can get a nasal spray vaccination called FluMist delivered right to their homes. Flag as irrelevant
	News@Northeastern What is potentially deadly flesh-eating bacteria and why can infections be so hard to treat? News@Northeastern Salty or brackish water of the type found in estuaries can harbor blooms of Vibrio vulnificus, which can enter the body through open wounds or cuts, says Dionne, an associate clinical professor of pharmacy and health systems sciences. Flag as irrelevant
	WIRED Now You Can Get Your Flu Vaccine at Home WIRED The nasal spray vaccine FluMist can now be ordered online and shipped to your door. Image may contain Person and Baby. Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Trial shows promise for new bloodborne staph infection treatment UPI.com A new way to battle bloodborne staph infections could help save lives while combating the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to new clinical trial results. Two intravenous doses of the antibiotic dalbavancin delivered seven days apart ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Measles outbreak worsens in North America, 18 dead so far this year, PAHO says Reuters Aug 15 (Reuters) - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported on Friday an increase in measles cases in the Americas, particularly North America, amid rising deaths from the infection in Mexico, the United States and Canada. Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times PFAS Exposure Tied to Greater Weight Regain After Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Pharmacy Times New research following adolescents for 5 years after they had bariatric surgery found that teens with high blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals before surgery tended to gain more weight back and have larger waist sizes ... Flag as irrelevant
	WOWT Non-traditional treatments offer 'remarkable' results for Omaha metro patients with chronic pain, depression WOWT OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A Fremont mother says a medication, traditionally used as a general anesthetic, has dramatically improved her chronic pain and mental health. Elanor Koch's life unraveled when doctors found a tumor on her cervical spine in 2020. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 10 Philadelphia Person passed through Newark Airport, tested positive for measles, officials say NBC 10 Philadelphia The New Jersey Health Department is alerting residents of a potential measles outbreak from a non-NJ resident who visited the state while they were infected. Here's how to stay protected: By Alana Beltran • Published 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ... Flag as irrelevant
	LAist Step count sweet spot LAist The sweet spot: A review of data from more than 160,000 adults worldwide found that hitting 7,000 steps daily was linked to about a 50% lower risk of death, along with reduced risks for Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression, and dementia. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net How moving to a walkable city can add 1100 steps to your day News-Medical.net A nationwide study shows that relocating to a more walkable city leads to sustained increases in daily steps and moderate-to-vigorous exercise, highlighting urban design as a powerful lever for better public health. Flag as irrelevant
	KSLA Concerns raised over flesh eating bacteria in Louisiana KSLA Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria that thrives in warm brackish and salt waters that you find in Louisiana. KSLA's Marvin Andrade spoke to an official with the Louisiana Department of Health, who tells us if we have ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News AHA/ACC Release New Blood Pressure Management Guideline Monthly Prescribing Reference Based on PREVENT, the revised recommendations regarding the use of BP-lowering medication in adults with hypertension include the following: For those without clinical CVD but with diabetes or chronic kidney disease or at increased ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Tinnitus: you don't have to live with it The Guardian Jonathan Hazell and Pawel Jastreboff explain how retraining therapy can be transformational, plus letters from Karen Royall and Christopher House. Fri 15 Aug 2025 10.53 EDT Last modified on Fri 15 Aug 2025 13.10 EDT. Flag as irrelevant
	WEAU Parents encouraged to stay up to date on kids' vaccines ahead of school year WEAU LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - With the beginning of the school year around the corner, medical experts are reminding families to make sure that their children are up to date on their vaccines. That includes influenza, measles, and HPV vaccines. Flag as irrelevant
	EU News EU Health Task Force deploys ECDC experts to Sierra Leone to support the mpox outbreak response EU News The EU Health Task Force (EUHTF) has deployed two ECDC experts to Freetown, Sierra Leone, via the DG ECHO Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) to support the national response to the ongoing mpox clade IIb outbreak. Group photo EUHTF Sierra Leone ... Flag as irrelevant
	Capital and Main Measles Is Making a Comeback — and California Isn't Immune Capital and Main Vaccination gaps in 16 counties leave some communities exposed as children return to school. ... Measles, a disease so effectively treated that the U.S. declared it eliminated from our country 25 years ago, is making a grim comeback. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Study IDs Inflammatory Pathways Contributing to Asthma Exacerbations in Children Rheumatology Advisor Upregulation of epithelial inflammatory pathways was seen in the mepolizumab group in exacerbations, regardless of a respiratory virus, while there was a specific contribution for macrophage pathways to viral exacerbations. The majority of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas Reflector COVID-19 vaccines for kids are mired in uncertainty amid conflicting federal guidance Kansas Reflector Decisions about vaccine guidance have been made through internal channels without the same level of public discussion, review of the evidence or broad stakeholder input. In May 2025, Kennedy and FDA leadership bypassed the agency's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scottish Daily Record Personalized Gait Retraining Beneficial for Medial Compartment Knee OA Rheumatology Advisor HealthDay News — For individuals with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis, a personalized foot angle modification may improve pain, reduce knee loading, and slow progression of osteoarthritis, according to a study published online Aug. Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News School year immunizations also apply to day cares in New York Spectrum News Sandy Rodriguez owns Precious Moments Daycare in Middletown. After running a home day care for more than 20 years, Rodriguez said she cannot accept new students without proof of updated immunization records. "They have to ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Women Are At A Higher Risk Of Dementia: Here's Why NDTV Dementia is a term used to describe several diseases that affect memory, thinking and social abilities. It is characterised by a decline in cognitive function which interferes with a person's daily life. Memory loss is the earliest symptom of dementia. Flag as irrelevant
	Everyday Health Walk This Much, This Fast to Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Everyday Health Walking at a brisk pace for a half-hour reduced major heart-disease-related risks for people with high blood pressure by 30 percent, a new study found. People who logged 2,300 steps a day began to see meaningful benefits as well, with risks continuing ... Flag as irrelevant
	The East African One year of mpox health emergency Connecticut Public Radio A year ago, the WHO and Africa CDC triggered the highest health alert for the mpox outbreak. experts say the response has been an indicator of how poorly prepared the world is for a future pandemic. Copyright 2025 NPR. Flag as irrelevant
	Pan American Health Organization Ten countries in the Americas report measles outbreaks in 2025 Pan American Health Organization PAHO calls for action to close immunization gaps. Washington, D.C., 15 August 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging countries in the Americas to strengthen immunization activities, enhance disease surveillance and rapid ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca E. coli cases linked to Calgary-area restaurant take another big jump Globalnews.ca In an update emailed to Global News on Thursday, AHS said there have now been "107 probable laboratory cases of E. coli" in people who consumed food, water or other beverages at Saskatoon Farm between July 1 and 18. Flag as irrelevant
	www.everydayhealth.com Unhealthy Weekend Habits Linked to New Sleep Disorder Trend www.everydayhealth.com Some weekend social habits such as drinking and staying up late can worsen symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. Adults in a new study were 18 percent more likely to have more severe sleep apnea on weekends compared with midweek. Flag as irrelevant
	www.healio.com New data link acetaminophen use during pregnancy to ADHD, autism in kids www.healio.com Prenatal acetaminophen exposure was linked to neurodevelopmental disorders in 27 studies. HCPs should try nonmedication approaches first, but "avoiding it entirely may not always be practical," an author said. Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen may ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS New York Infectious person with measles was at Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ health officials say CBS New York The New Jersey Department of Health said the traveler was not a New Jersey resident, and was present at Terminal C from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. on July 29. The same person ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.cspi.org Leaked MAHA report's recommendations undermined by administration's actions www.cspi.org Already, the Secretary's actions are threatening Americans' access to vaccines and risking the return of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. The report is also largely focused on voluntary action and education instead of regulation, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Meat, dairy allergies from tick bites "skyrocketing" on Martha's Vineyard, expert says CBS News "So, the way I've been explaining it, our public health burden with just deer ticks and Lyme disease was, you know, already here at our eyeballs, and now with the Lone Star tick and alpha-gal concerns, it's way above our head.". Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Diabetes Device Access Gaps Common, Affect Management Medscape Gaps in access to prescribed diabetes technology are common, often arise from early device failure, and lead to disruptions in diabetes management, new research found. The top three reasons for the gaps were delays caused by insurer requirements for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outside Magazine Grand Teton Rabies Scare: Hundreds of Visitors Potentially Exposed Outside Magazine Officials said the Jackson Lake Lodge had a bat infestation in an attic that was located above multiple hotel rooms. From May 5 to July 27, at least eight bat encounters were reported by hotel guests. The affected rooms—516, 518, 520, 522, 524, 526, 528 ... Flag as irrelevant
	KGOU How ketamine therapy works KGOU Host Peter O'Dowd is joined by Dr. Paul Carlson, an associate professor and the training director of the general psychiatry resident program with the Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Flag as irrelevant
	OHSU News Thousands of kids in mental health crisis are stuck for days in hospital emergency rooms, study finds OHSU News Emergency departments are overwhelmed as America's youth mental health crisis deepens, with many children facing prolonged stays due to suicide-related behaviors and depression, according to research from Oregon Health & Science University. Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Critics says COVID shot rollout will be a disaster Lethbridge Herald Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. The rollout of this year's COVID-19 vaccine is not only unconstitutional, but will also be putting frontline workers at risk, according to advocates of workers in the medical field. Flag as irrelevant
	theconversation.com Some people just don't like music – it may be down to their brain wiring theconversation.com When I ask a lecture theatre full of students how they would feel if they could never listen to a piece of music again, most are horrified. Many have been plugged into their headphones until the moment the class begins. But without fail, one or two ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.birmingham.ac.uk Probiotics for preterm babies lowered antibiotic resistant bacteria in gut www.birmingham.ac.uk Preterm babies with very low birth weight who received a probiotic alongside antibiotics had fewer multidrug resistant bacteria and a more typical gut microbiome, a new study shows. The paper published in Nature Communications today (date date) is the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BMC Medicine Bidirectional associations between accelerometer-based sleep metrics and mental health symptoms from childhood to ... BMC Medicine This study investigated the reciprocal relationship between sleep and emotional/behavioral symptoms and explored the potential existence of critical or sensitive periods within a Brazilian birth cohort. Methods. The 2004 Pelotas Birth Cohort Study ... Flag as irrelevant

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