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	health Daily update ⋅ September 11, 2025
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	The New York Times Major Medical Prizes Given to Cell Biology and Cystic Fibrosis Pioneers The New York Times The Lasker Awards, which honor fundamental discoveries and clinical advances that improve human health, were given on Thursday to scientists for discovering hidden complexity in cells, new states of biological matter, and a potent treatment for cystic ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post A single exercise session may slow cancer cell growth, new study shows The Washington Post Exercising muscles pumps out substances that can suppress the growth of breast cancer cells, according to an important new study of exercise and cancer. The study, published last month, involved 32 women who'd survived breast cancer. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Chronic Disease Deaths Have Fallen Globally, but Progress in US Stalled The New York Times Chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes are some of the leading causes of death around the world. A new global study shows that deaths from such "noncommunicable" conditions have been declining in most countries — but the pace of that ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times New Jersey Is the Latest State to Expand Access to Updated Covid Shots The New York Times A health care worker wearing a face shield, blue gloves and medical gown uses a. In August, the Food and Drug Administration authorized updated coronavirus vaccines for only certain groups: those 65 and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR In 2024, COVID dropped from list of top 10 causes of death in US NPR COVID-19 is no longer one of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S.. Early data on deaths in 2024, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, show that COVID dropped from the list for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times When Should You See a Doctor About Sleep? The New York Times During your appointment, be specific about your sleep problem, whether it's falling asleep, staying asleep or daytime drowsiness, Dr. Taweesedt said. Also consider keeping a sleep diary for two weeks beforehand, recording what ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanford Medical Center Report Lung cancer cells in the brain form electrical connections with neurons that spur tumor growth Stanford Medical Center Report Small cell lung cancer often metastasizes to the brain. A Stanford Medicine-led study shows the cancer cells form synapses with neurons, and signaling across these synapses encourages tumor growth. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Severe RSV doesn't spare healthy, full-term infants, data suggest CIDRAP "Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of acute lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in young children, with the highest burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries," the study authors wrote. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post For first time, more children obese than underweight, UNICEF finds The Washington Post In wealthy countries such as the United States, where childhood obesity has long been comparatively prevalent, increases were less sharp, according to the Child Nutrition Report published by UNICEF, the U.N. Children's Fund. Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun Dementia Risk Rises With the Number of Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders Medscape Dementia increases sharply with the number of comorbid psychiatric disorders, with mood and anxiety disorders posing the greatest risk, new research showed. Compared to individuals with a single psychiatric disorder, those with two were twice as likely ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News New Jersey becomes latest state to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines ABC News The state Department of Health issued an executive directive on Tuesday allowing anyone aged six months or older to receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine, in time for the upcoming respiratory virus season. The agency issued ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kaiser Family Foundation Changing COVID-19 Booster Policies and Florida's Decision to End Vaccine Mandates Create Confusion Kaiser Family Foundation Conversation about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters on social media in late August and early September reflected confusion about eligibility following an FDA decision to only approve updated booster shots for people over the age of 65 or with underlying ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Utah reports high school–related measles outbreak; US total reaches 1454 CIDRAP Utah's health department is reporting a measles outbreak linked to a high school cycling event held on August 16. The department didn't say how many illnesses have been identified in the outbreak, only that event attendance was 2,000. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN US death rate dropped back to pre-Covid levels in 2024, CDC report says CNN Covid-19 quickly rose to the third leading cause of death in the US in the first two years of the pandemic, pushing the age-adjusted death rate up to a peak of about 880 deaths for every 100,000 people in 2021. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress New study reveals a hidden risk after cervical cancer Medical Xpress For women who've overcome cervical cancer, new research from MUSC Hollings Cancer Center points to another health risk that may not be on their radar: anal cancer. Led by Hollings researchers Haluk Damgacioglu, Ph.D., and Ashish Deshmukh, Ph.D., ... Flag as irrelevant
	News@Northeastern Five things to know about tuberculosis as it surfaces in Maine and North Carolina. Who is at risk? News@Northeastern Less transmissible than other respiratory illnesses such as the flu and COVID-19, tuberculosis is curable with up to nine months of antibiotic treatment for active cases. Northeastern University infectious disease and global health experts Brandon ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress How small cell lung cancer hijacks neuronal synapses Medical Xpress An international research team has shown that lung cancer cells can form functional synapses with neurons, effectively hijacking the body's neural circuits to grow faster. The finding reveals a startling new dimension of cancer biology and opens ... Flag as irrelevant
	American Medical Association Is it OK to skip contrast when doing MRI for prostate cancer Dx? American Medical Association A JAMA study of nearly 500 men with suspected prostate cancer examines that question. Catch up with what else physicians are reading in JAMA Network journals. By. Kevin B. O'Reilly , Senior News Editor. Sep 10, 2025 | 4 Min Read. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Flesh-eating bacteria tried to kill her. Here's what it took to survive. USA TODAY The pain, said Genevieve Gallagher, was "unbelievable." The Florida woman nearly lost her life and her leg to the flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus, or Vibrio, after swimming with her daughter in Santa Rosa Sound off Pensacola Beach on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Coffee Every Day Health.com Coffee can boost energy, support heart health, lower diabetes risk, and may even help you live longer. But too much coffee can trigger digestive issues, anxiety and jitters, or poor sleep. Experts say most adults can safely enjoy up to four cups of ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today FDA Probes Harms of COVID Vax in Pregnancy; Whistleblowers Detail Strife Inside NIH MedPage Today FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, MPH, and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research director Vinay Prasad, MD, MPH, are seeking to waive privacy protections on certain data about COVID vaccines and pregnant women, the article stated. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC New York What is Chagas disease, transmitted by 'kissing bugs', spreading in the US NBC New York Here is what you need to know about the causes of Chagas disease, the symptoms, and how you can protect yourself. By Cristina Gonzalez and Daniela Gonzalez • Published 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago. Log in or create a free profile to save articles. Flag as irrelevant
	KPBS In 2024, COVID dropped from the list of top 10 causes of death in US KPBS The leading causes of death included suicide, diabetes, kidney disease, and unintentional injury. Heart disease and cancer — both chronic diseases — remained the top two leading causes of death, as they have been for more than a decade, and were ... Flag as irrelevant
	web.uri.edu Microplastic exposure linked to Alzheimer's disease in mice with APOE4 gene Medical Xpress Micro- and nanoplastics prevalent in the environment routinely enter the human body through the water we drink, foods we eat, and even the air we breathe. Those plastic particles infiltrate all systems of the body, including the brain, where they can ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress 'Brain dial' for controlling food, fat and salt cravings found in mice Medical Xpress It's natural to crave sugar when you feel tired and want a boost of energy. Now scientists at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute have linked a brain area in mice to the drive to consume not just sweets, but fats, salt and food. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Insomnia Might Increase Dementia Risk Among Seniors U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Sept. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Your beauty rest might be protecting your brain health as well, a new study says. Seniors with chronic insomnia might experience a faster decline in their memory and ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Insomnia Raises Dementia Risk in Healthy Older Adults MedPage Today Insomnia raised the risk of cognitive impairment and brain aging in cognitively healthy people, a large prospective study showed. Older adults with chronic insomnia -- defined as difficulty sleeping at least 3 days a week for 3 months or longer -- had ... Flag as irrelevant
	HSPH News Is low-fat milk better than whole milk for heart health? HSPH News The review found that dairy consumption is a "neutral" cardiovascular disease risk irrespective of fat content—meaning that it does not raise the risk of heart attack or stroke more when compared with other foods. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian 'It's difficult to catch a koala': how will Australia's newly approved koala chlamydia vaccine work? The Guardian What is changing with this approval? After extensive clinical trials treating hundreds of koalas, the veterinary medicines regulator recently gave the go-ahead for wider use nationally, in hospitals, veterinary clinics and in the field. Flag as irrelevant
	WBAL Baltimore Backyard flock in Anne Arundel County tests presumptive positive for avian influenza, MDA says WBAL Baltimore The test was conducted at the Frederick Animal Health Laboratory and additional samples were sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Veterinary Services Laboratory for confirmation, according to a news release. | GET THE FACTS: ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTTW News Black-Led HIV Prevention Groups Push for More Equitable Funding Amid Federal Cuts WTTW News Timothy Jackson, senior director of policy and advocacy at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, said many factors contribute to Black and Latino people not getting care — a lack of adequate health insurance, poverty, housing insecurity and a persistent stigma ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPBS WILD HOPE: Can We Save Bats in North America? KPBS As a deadly fungal disease sweeps across North America, wiping out millions of bats, scientists are pioneering a bold new strategy to protect these special creatures. Led by epidemiologist Tonie Rocke, the team is conducting field ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net How Oral Health Affects Alzheimer's: Inflammation, Pathogens, and Prevention News-Medical.net Oral health is increasingly linked to systemic disease and brain aging. Periodontitis (a chronic inflammatory destruction of tooth-supporting tissues) raises systemic inflammatory load through dysbiotic biofilms and host responses. Alzheimer's disease (AD) ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Nova Scotia starting free RSV vaccine program for seniors and infants CBC.ca Nova Scotia is spending $6.9 million to launch a new program to vaccinate or protect infants and some seniors against respiratory syncytial virus. Up until now, only high-risk children under two years old and adults in long-term care were offered a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Doctor's 'dangerous' vaccine claims at Reform UK conference to be examined by GMC The Guardian The regulator, which is charged with upholding professional standards in UK medicine, is also progressing with an investigation into Aseem Malhotra, currently an adviser to Donald Trump's health secretary, Robert F Kennedy, over a previous claim. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY 1 in 4 Americans believe Trump vaccine shifts based on science, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds USA TODAY The administration, while still in the process of setting new vaccination policies, has signaled that young and healthy people and pregnant women shouldn't get shots for the COVID-19 virus. That marks a reversal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Times Prostate cancers can be detected with shorter, cheaper scans, study shows Financial Times An MRI montage shows the prostate in four imaging sequences: T2-weighted; dynamic Global deaths from prostate cancer are forecast to almost double over 20 years © UCL. Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Single Psychedelic Dose Reduces Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder Monthly Prescribing Reference HealthDay News — A single dose of a pharmaceutical formulation of LSD provides significant relief for patients with moderate-to-severe generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), according to a study published online September 4 in the Journal of the American ... Flag as irrelevant
	Marshfield News-Herald Marshfield Walk to End Alzheimer's set for Oct. 4 at Wenzel Family Plaza Marshfield News-Herald MARSHFIELD − The Alzheimer's Association is inviting Marshfield-area residents to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's on Oct. 4 at Wenzel Family Plaza, 201 S. Chestnut Ave. in Marshfield. The event will open at 9 a.m., with the opening ceremony ... Flag as irrelevant
	Penn State News The Medical Minute: The thyroid cancer symptoms you shouldn't ignore Penn State News HERSHEY, Pa. — Tom Murphy, a 54-year-old from East Petersburg, was driving home from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, late last summer when his friend urged him to see a doctor about his persistent cough. Murphy went to his primary care physician. Flag as irrelevant
	Prevention.com New Research Suggests Nearly Half of People With Diabetes Don't Know It Prevention.com Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health conditions in the world, yet new modeling based on the Global Burden of Disease study (2000-2023) shows that nearly half of people living with it don't know they have it. Researchers analyzed data from more ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cureus FDA-Approved HIV-1 Capsid Inhibition With Lenacapavir: A Paradigm Shift in Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Cureus Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) remains a major global health challenge, with over 40 million people currently living with the infection. While daily oral antiretroviral therapy and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are highly effective, ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT Dropping hepatitis B shots for newborns would ignore history and endanger children, scientists warn STAT When they published their paper in 1990, it was subtitled, "Need for Alternative Vaccination Strategies." The next year, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — the CDC body that sets such guidelines — recommended vaccinating all infants. Flag as irrelevant
	Science News Chemicals in marijuana may affect women's fertility Science News A person holding marijuana on a white paper. THC, the main psychoactive chemical in marijuana, may help eggs become ready for fertilization. But this could come at the cost of more eggs with the wrong number of chromosomes. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca COVID-19 on the upswing as concerns about Alberta's vaccine coverage linger CBC.ca COVID-19 appears to be picking up steam in Alberta and health experts worry a more restrictive provincial vaccination campaign could lead to a more intense respiratory virus season. After a lull over the summer, Dr. Lynora Saxinger is now seeing more ... Flag as irrelevant
	KIRO Seattle Washington ranks high for vaccination rates KIRO Seattle Washington had the 11th highest share of adults vaccinated against tetanus, 10th against flu, and fifth with a pneumococcal vaccination. The state ranked third highest for those 60 and over receiving a shingles vaccine. Massachusetts ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net High consumption of ultra-processed foods increases a sensitive marker of inflammation News-Medical.net In the U.S., UPFs account for about 60% of daily calorie intake. High consumption of these foods has been linked to greater risks of obesity, cancer, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, mental health issues, and even premature death. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Do You Really See What I See? Medscape This transcript has been edited for clarity. Welcome to Impact Factor, your weekly dose of commentary on a new medical study. I'm Dr F. Perry Wilson from the Yale School of Medicine. photo of a red rose. We all agree that this rose is red, right? Flag as irrelevant
	STAT Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a warning STAT Within 24 hours of the outbreak declaration, scientists in the DRC released the virus's genomic sequence — a remarkable milestone. Their analysis showed the strain was 99.5% similar to the Ebola virus first identified in Yambuku, Mongala province, in 1976. Flag as irrelevant
	Contemporary Obgyn Top 5 recent updates in folic acid research Contemporary Obgyn A multicenter randomized clinical trial evaluated the impact of 3 surgical approaches for vaginal vault prolapse repair on body image and sexual function: native tissue repair, sacrocolpopexy, and transvaginal mesh. The study included 335 women, with a ... Flag as irrelevant

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