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	health Daily update ⋅ August 25, 2025
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	Medscape While You Were Sleeping, the Brain's 'Waste Disposal System' Was at Work Medscape Both Iliff and Piantino believe that better understanding the glymphatic system may shed light on the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) and may ultimately lead to drugs or other strategies to enhance healthy brain ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Scientists Perform First Pig-to-Human Lung Transplant The New York Times Scientists have dreamed for centuries about using animal organs to treat ailing humans. In recent years, those efforts have begun to bear fruit: Researchers have begun transplanting the hearts and kidneys of genetically modified pigs into patients, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Baltimore Maryland reports first human West Nile virus case of 2025 CBS Baltimore An adult living in Central Maryland tested positive for West Nile virus last week, marking the first human case reported in the state this year, according to the state Department of Health. On Friday, health officials said the patient is recovering ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Brain Map Explains Phantom Limb Pain, Hints At Improved Prosthetics U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Aug. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — "Phantom limb" pain has been a curious aftereffect of amputation, with people experiencing false sensations from a hand, arm or leg that is no longer there. Flag as irrelevant
	CNET 7 Places Microplastics Are Hiding in Your Kitchen and Potentially Entering Your Body CNET 1. Nonstick cookware · 2. Plastic food containers · 3. Plastic utensils · 4. Tea bags · 5. Certain spices · 6. Plastic straws · 7. Canned food linings. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Diamond sensor could be cancer 'game-changer' BBC News The team said the new non-toxic and non-radioactive device was "ultra sensitive" and used the "unique properties of diamonds to diagnose metastasised breast cancer". Metastasis is the process by which ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Person in US is diagnosed with New World screwworm parasite The Washington Post NEW YORK — A person who traveled to El Salvador has been diagnosed with New World screwworm — the first reported U.S. case tied to travel to a country with a current outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the diagnosis on ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Human case of screwworm detected in the US. Here's what to know. USA TODAY A human case of flesh-eating screwworm was detected in the U.S. related to the the latest outbreak of the parasite in Central America, according to officials. The patient had recently returned to Maryland after traveling to El Salvador, Andrew G. Nixon ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Indonesia reports 17 deaths in measles outbreak, launches vaccine drive CIDRAP A measles outbreak centered in Indonesia's East Java has sickened more than 2,000 children, 17 of them fatally, prompting the launch of an immunization campaign today in the country's hot spot, the Associated Press reported. MMR vaccine ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Rider with measles may have exposed others on NJ trains. Here's when they traveled. nj.com Anyone who traveled on these transit line during the dates and times could have been exposed to measles and should monitor for symptoms that could appear as late as Sept. 11, health officials said:. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net How a single gene reshapes pain perception through polyamine signaling News-Medical.net In a recent study published in the journal Nature, an international team of researchers showed that solute carrier family 45 member 4 (SLC45A4) is a pain gene that encodes a neuronal polyamine transporter. Chronic pain ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Decoding Falafel: What makes this Middle Eastern street food so popular (health benefits and potential downsides) Times of India It offers plant-based protein, fiber, and other nutrients. However, excessive consumption can lead to health issues. Fried falafel is high in calories, fat, and sodium. It may cause digestive problems and allergic reactions. Enjoy falafel in moderation ... Flag as irrelevant
	KERA News Want better blood pressure? You can start by giving up alcohol KERA News Maintaining a healthy blood pressure is essential to reducing your risk of heart disease (regarded as the number one killer in the world), along with kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and dementia. The newest guidelines on blood pressure from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Conexiant ADHD Medications are Associated With Lower Harm Risk Psychiatry Advisor ADHD medication use in Sweden between 2006 and 2020 is consistently associated with reduced risks of self-harm, unintentional injury, traffic crashes, and crime, even as prescription rates rose substantially over the same time period, according to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CT News Junkie Experts: Keep Children's Vaccinations Up To Date As School Year Begins In Connecticut CT News Junkie There have been three deaths, including two school-aged children; all of those who died were not vaccinated. Connecticut has not had a confirmed measles case since 2021. For whooping cough, a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Eating cherries could slow memory loss and Alzheimer's risk, offering an easy step for sharper memory Times of India New peer-reviewed research from the University of Kent reports that turning waste cherries into a pulp powder concentrates antioxidants such as anthocyanins and quercetin that, in laboratory models, protect against amyloid-β (Aβ) toxicity, a key process ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New guideline offers effective options to help Canadians quit smoking News-Medical.net Tobacco smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death in Canada; it is highly addictive and hard to stop. Recognizing these challenges, a new guideline from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care provides a menu of ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Why a common pesticide may alter brain growth in school-age children News-Medical.net A JAMA Neurology study used a sample of school-aged children to examine the associations between prenatal chlorpyrifos (CPF) exposure and brain abnormalities. CPF exposure during prenatal development was associated with changes in neuronal tissue ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Surgeons transplant pig lung into brain dead human recipient for first time The Guardian Genetically modified lung functioned for nine days, in latest development in xenotransplantation aimed at solving organ shortage crisis. Nicola Davis Science correspondent. Mon 25 Aug 2025 11.00 EDT. Share. Surgeons have transplanted a lung from a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Right as Rain by UW Medicine Whole-Body MRIs Are Expensive — Are They Worth It? Right as Rain by UW Medicine Whole-body MRIs promise to catch things like cancers and aneurysms early, but they are more likely to find abnormalities that turn out to be harmless. Even if these findings are benign, they require further testing that tax resources and create anxiety ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox11online.com New measles cases don't stop guests from visiting Oconto County Fair Fox11online.com OCONTO COUNTY (WLUK) -- The Oconto County Fair brings thousands of guests to the fairground to enjoy rides, snacks, and animals. But with new measles cases being reported in the county, just last week, there is growing concern. Flag as irrelevant
	The New Indian Express Long COVID is more than fatigue; its impact is similar to stroke or Parkinson's disease, reveals study The New Indian Express MELBOURNE: When most people think of COVID now, they picture a short illness like a cold, a few days of fever, sore throat or cough before getting better. But for many, the story doesn't end there. Long COVID, defined by the World Health Organisation ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New Indian Express Is your diet influencing your dreams? Here's what researchers say about food and nightmares The New Indian Express People with food allergies or gluten intolerance were more likely to perceive that food influenced their dreams, while participants with lactose intolerance were more likely to report that food worsened their sleep. Representative imageExpress. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC New York NJ Transit riders may have been exposed to measles NBC New York The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new warning urging travelers not to fly unless they are vaccinated against the measles. Commuters who travel on New Jersey Transit trains ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cosmos It's time to talk about menopause Cosmos In the medical lingo, hot flushes and night sweats are called vasomotor symptoms, which also include heart palpitations and changes in blood pressure. Endured by around 80% of women, the symptoms are caused by fluctuating estrogen levels. Flag as irrelevant
	Economic Times Colon cancer is rising in younger adults. Could extreme running be a factor? The Daily Briefing After puzzling cases of colon cancer appeared in otherwise healthy long-distance runners, researchers launched a study to explore whether extreme exercise could be a hidden risk factor, health writer Roni Caryn Rabin reports for The New York Times. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Expert Shares Important Tips To Manage Joint Pain And Other Chikungunya Symptoms NDTV Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral infection, is witnessing a surge in reported cases across several regions, raising public health concerns. Advertisement. Posted by: Varsha Vats; Health; Aug 25, 2025 10:57 am IST. Published On Aug 25, 2025 10:57 am ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Nation GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Reduce Complications of Diabetic Retinopathy The Cardiology Advisor HealthDay News — For individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with a slightly increased risk for incident diabetic retinopathy (DR) and with a reduced risk for certain complications ... Flag as irrelevant
	bioengineer.org Partnering with patients to help them quit smoking CMAJ In this issue of CMAJ, the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care presents its new guideline on interventions for tobacco smoking cessation.1 Every time clinicians encounter a person who smokes tobacco, they have an important opportunity to act by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Consult QD Vagal Nerve Stimulation: A New Option for Amplifying Functional Recovery Years After Stroke Consult QD Case illustrates essentials of the low-risk, high-potential procedure when paired with rehab. For patients grappling with chronic deficits following ischemic stroke, the long-term prognosis for functional recovery has been limited, often plateauing ... Flag as irrelevant
	SciTechDaily What Really Happens When Blood Pressure Drops Below 120 SciTechDaily They modeled long-term health outcomes, such as heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, for patients treated to three different systolic blood pressure goals: <120 mm Hg, <130 mm Hg, and <140 mm Hg. Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent I'm a skin cancer researcher. Here are 16 things you should know The Independent While many may think they're already doing enough to look after themselves and their families, the incidence of skin cancer is actually growing. Elaine McWhirter. Sunday 24 August 2025 16:29 BST. 0Comments. Video Player Placeholder. Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times The Effect of Ambient Temperature on Migraine Disease: A Scoping Review onlinelibrary.wiley.com Lower temperatures may trigger more migraine attacks in colder climates within a subset of people with migraine. Uncontrollable factors such as air pollution, barometric pressure, and humidity are confounding variables that impede such research. Additional ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Most Pain Patients Quit Medical Weed Within A Year, Study Says U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Aug. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than half of people prescribed medical weed for chronic muscle or joint pain quit using it within a year, a new small-scale study says. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Study Finds Eating Disorders More Common in Lower-Income Communities Medscape TOPLINE: Teens from families experiencing financial hardship were more likely to develop eating disorders, with each additional hardship linked to a 6% higher risk. Children whose parents had only compulsory education were 1.64 times ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Falafel has plenty of health benefits – but beware this problem USA TODAY Such popularity isn't surprising, as this humble fritter hits every mark. "People love falafel for its rich, savory flavor, crispy outside and tender, herb-packed interior," says Amy Goodson, a Texas-based nutritionist and registered dietitian at The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kentucky Lantern Defying CDC Guidance, OB-GYNs Advise Vaccines During Pregnancy Kaiser Health News The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends shots for covid, flu, and RSV. "Vaccines continue to be the best tool available for pregnant patients to protect themselves and their infants from these viruses," said Steven Fleischman ... Flag as irrelevant
	AARP Which Foods Are Best for My Brain? AARP How long-term healthy eating habits can help protect memory and thinking skills ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Medical Republic Breaking: sad music makes you sad The Medical Republic What's next?? Fork to be found in kitchen? A groundbreaking new research paper out of Goldsmiths University of London has revealed that low-energy acoustic songs do, in fact, evoke memories of sadness. While even a particularly tone deaf pre-teen could ... Flag as irrelevant
	WYTV Remote Bone Health Service for Osteoporosis Screening in High-Risk Men: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial jamanetwork.com Findings This cluster randomized clinical trial of 39 primary care clinicians and 3112 patients found that a remote BHS significantly improved screening, treatment, and adherence compared with usual care, with a higher average femoral neck bone density at ... Flag as irrelevant
	CU Anschutz Today Functional neuroimaging highlights sex as a critical variable in depression research www.nature.com Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent psychiatric illness marked by notable changes in mood, behavior and cognition. Emerging evidence indicates that depression can differ by sex in terms of onset, symptoms and treatment response. Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Times How many grammes of protein do you need anyway? Financial Times How many grammes of protein do we require anyway? Does everybody need to eat like Superman? In the US, the Recommended Dietary Allowance for protein is only 0.8 grammes per kilogramme of body weight. The UK's Reference Nutrient Intake is 0 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nature.com Identification and antimicrobial resistance profiling of Pseudomonas aeruginosa using multi-excitation Raman ... Nature.com Antibiotic sensitivity profiles for tobramycin, ceftazidime, ciprofloxacin, and imipenem were generated for the bacterial strains and compared with their Raman spectral signatures using MX-Raman. The 20 clinical strains were distinguished according to AMR ... Flag as irrelevant

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