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	health Daily update ⋅ September 12, 2025
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	The New York Times FDA Reviews Cases of Covid Vaccine Deaths The New York Times The Food and Drug Administration is examining rare cases involving the deaths of young people after they received Covid vaccines and is also seeking undisclosed details about the safety of the shots for pregnant women. The agency's review follows years ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR They want a COVID shot to protect their health or at-risk family. They can't get it NPR Jason Mitton wanted one of the new COVID-19 vaccines before leaving on a business trip. But the pharmacists at a drug store near his home in Austin, Texas, refused. "He's like: 'Do you have a doctor's note?' I said: 'No, I don't. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Rare but Serious Complication Shows Flu's Potential Harm The New York Times A man in a gray T-shirt holding a young girl, with a hospital. Olivia Li at home with her father, Hui Li. Weeks after turning 4, she came down with the flu and developed acute necrotizing encephalopathy, a neurological condition that can result from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME A Battle Is Brewing Over Whole Milk TIME In December, a scientific committee concluded two years of intensive research on what Americans should be eating by saying that there was not enough research to recommend people drink any other type of milk than fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1% or 2%). Flag as irrelevant
	CNN It's time to address your insomnia — doing so could protect you against dementia, study says CNN "The main takeaway for this study is that chronic insomnia may be a modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline," said lead study author Dr. Diego Carvalho, assistant professor of neurology and sleep specialist at the Mayo Clinic Center for Sleep Medicine ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times For the First Time, More Children Are Obese Than Underweight The New York Times Sedentary lifestyles, chronic stress and genetic risk contribute to rising childhood obesity rates. But the report specifically highlights the global shift in "food environments," as cheap, ultraprocessed foods, pushed by relentless advertising, have ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Hot spots shift in Africa's mpox battle as cholera activity spikes in Chad and Republic of Congo CIDRAP Though mpox activity is declining in Africa's highest burden countries, trends are on the upswing in others, including Kenya, Liberia, Ghana, and Nigeria, a top official from Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said yesterday ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Multidrug-resistant yeast cases rising rapidly in Europe, survey shows CIDRAP European health officials are warning that the multidrug-resistant and deadly yeast Candida auris (Candidozyma auris) is spreading rapidly in European hospitals. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said today that its latest ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Australia approves world-first vaccine to save koalas from chlamydia ABC News The research showed the vaccine reduced the likelihood of koalas developing symptoms of chlamydia during breeding age and decreased mortality from the disease in wild populations by at least 65%. The recent approval by Australia's veterinary medicine ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Australia approves world-first vaccine to save koalas from chlamydia The Washington Post MELBOURNE, Australia — A regulator has approved a world-first vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia infections, which are causing infertility and death in the iconic native species that is listed as endangered in parts of Australia. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Cervical Cancer Survivors Have Higher Risk of Another Type Of Cancer U.S. News & World Report "We've known for a long time that both cervical and anal cancers are caused by HPV, the human papillomavirus," senior researcher Ashish Deshmukh said in a news release. He's the co-director ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Los Angeles County child dies of rare measles complication years after infection CNN A school-age child in Los Angeles County who had measles as an infant has died of a rare complication, the county health department said Thursday. The child was infected before they were eligible to receive the measles vaccine, the agency says; ... Flag as irrelevant
	MarketWatch Drug overdoses spike 11% in older adults — and ageism keeps many from getting help MarketWatch Older man pouring pills from a bottle into his hand. In 2022, 52,000 Medicare beneficiaries experienced an opioid overdose, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Photo ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Inmates Less Likely To OD After Release If Provided Opioid Addiction Meds In Jail U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Sept. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — County jail inmates who receive medication to treat their opioid addiction have a lower risk of overdose after their release, a new study reports. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Suspected cases in DR Congo Ebola outbreak rise to 68 CIDRAP As outbreak responders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to gauge the scope of a recently declared Ebola outbreak in Kasai province, 68 suspected cases have now been identified, 20 of them confirmed by lab tests, Ngashi Ngongo, MD, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBUR Boston-based AI disease tracker aims to be an 'alarm bell' as the Trump administration severs global health ties WBUR An artificial intelligence tool out of Boston University aims to enhance surveillance of disease outbreaks across the globe, a task traditionally informed by several federal agencies that have been dismantled or cut back in the second Trump ... Flag as irrelevant
	pressherald.com Unproven Lyme disease tests and treatments are proliferating pressherald.com The complexity of diagnosing Lyme disease has given rise to an entire industry of unapproved tests and alternative treatments, including lasers, herbal remedies and electromagnets. Posted 6:36 PM. MATTHEW PERRONEAP Health Writer. 5 min read Flag as irrelevant
	Bay News 9 Unproven Lyme disease tests and treatments are proliferating Bay News 9 There is no one-size-fits-all approach to diagnosing Lyme. Doctors use a combination of visual clues, information reported by their patients and the standard medical test, which has a number of limitations. Flag as irrelevant
	Capital Public Radio News COVID-19 Confusion: What to know about the vaccines this fall Capital Public Radio News A medical staff member prepares the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Tudor Ranch in Mecca, Calif., on Jan. 21, 2021. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File. With fall approaching, Sacramento residents are saying goodbye to an unusually chilly summer filled with ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Specialist eye screening centre opens in Bradford BBC News A new specialist NHS eye screening centre has officially opened in Bradford. The Community Specialist Eye Screening Centre is based at Shipley's Windhill Green Medical Centre and will be used to help sickle cell, thalassaemia and rare inherited anaemia ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times LA child dies from complication of measles infection contracted in infancy Los Angeles Times A school-age child in Los Angeles County has died from a rare complication of measles after contracting the disease in infancy, the county public health department announced Thursday. The child — who was not old enough to be vaccinated at the time of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Health Rounds: A mothers' breastmilk supply may partly depend on genetics Reuters Sept 12 (Reuters) - Three genes have been identified that may influence a woman's milk supply when she is trying to breastfeed, researchers say. While the precise role of the genes isn't clear yet, the findings "will pave the way for more research in ... Flag as irrelevant
	St. Louis Public Radio 'Kissing bug' disease has been found in Missouri. Scientists want the US to take it seriously St. Louis Public Radio "Kissing bugs" carry the parasite that causes Chagas disease. Researchers have found the bug and the parasite are present in Missouri and Illinois. Scientists are calling on health authorities ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCNC.com West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings WCNC.com NEW YORK — West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running 40% higher than normal, health officials say. More than 770 cases, including about 490 severe cases, were reported as of early September, according to Centers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Smithsonian A New Vaccine Could Help Save Australia's Beloved Koalas From Chlamydia, and It Just Got Approved Smithsonian After more than a decade of research, scientists have received the green light on a vaccine to help save Australia's koalas from chlamydia. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority recently approved the single-dose shot, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Berkeleyside In break with RFK's CDC, California cosigns COVID vaccine guidelines from medical groups Berkeleyside Breaking with national public health policy, California officials are recommending that children 6 months to 2 years old, as well as people who are pregnant and lactating, should get vaccinated against COVID-19, following guidance from reputable medical ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Parent-Focused Prevention Programs For Childhood Obesity A Bust, Evidence Says U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Sept. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Programs that recruit parents to help fight early childhood obesity aren't doing much good at all, a new evidence review says. There's no evidence that these programs have ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Faster and cheaper MRI proves effective in detecting prostate cancer News-Medical.net A quicker, cheaper MRI scan was just as accurate at diagnosing prostate cancer as the current 30-40 minute scan and should be rolled out to make MRI scans more accessible to men who need one, according to clinical trial results led by UCL, ... Flag as irrelevant
	desmoinesregister.com University of Iowa doctor wins 'American Nobel' for significant cystic fibrosis research desmoinesregister.com Dr. Michael J. Welsh, along with two other scientists, won the 2025 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award for their work on therapies that have lengthened and bettered the lives of patients with cystic fibrosis. Flag as irrelevant
	WCNC.com Clearing up the confusion surrounding Flu and COVID vaccine requirements WCNC.com CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Flu Season's coming, and COVID's not done with us yet. Now new CDC guidance is out, and big changes are here for vaccines. Today we walked through what we need to know to stay healthy this Fall and Winte, with Dr. Ryan Shelton from ... Flag as irrelevant
	8News How a naturopathic doctor can help women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 8News CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — For millions of women worldwide, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a daily reality, yet for many it remains a mystery. While the diagnosis can feel overwhelming, a growing number of women are finding answers through ... Flag as irrelevant
	THV11.com KTHV Arkansas health officials warn of potentially deadly 'kissing bug' risks | Here's what to know THV11.com KTHV "It came from the tropics, the kissing bugs," said Dr. Vic Ford, retired Associate Vice President at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. "When I went to Brazil and worked for about a month or so, that was one of the things that we ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India AIIMS gastroenterologist reveals 10 gut-friendly snacks for daily health and digestion Times of India Snacking doesn't have to derail your digestive health. Choosing the right foods can keep your gut happy, improve digestion, and provide lasting energy throughout the day. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Seattle Times Single Psychedelic Dose Reduces Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder Neurology Advisor 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 Sept. 4 in the Journal of the American ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Bay Area Health expert predicts severe flu season for Northern California NBC Bay Area After the high severity of the 2024-25 flu season, health experts are making predictions for the upcoming season and urging the public to get immunization for both influenza and COVID-19. Jeffrey Silvers, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Blood pressure check campaign aims to save lives BBC News Cornish healthcare bosses have urged people to "know their numbers" when it comes to blood pressure. A campaign has been launched by NHS Cornwall and Cornwall Council to get 10,000 people's blood pressure checked in the next 12 months. Flag as irrelevant
	Cureus It Is All One-Sided: Monocular Blindness and Charles Bonnet Syndrome Cureus We present the case of a 72-year-old male who developed Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) following a right retinal artery occlusion. Complex visual hallucinations are the main symptom of CBS in persons with substantial vision loss. Flag as irrelevant
	Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center HPV infection causes most cervical cancers Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center When administered before a person's first sexual encounter, the vaccine can prevent up to 99% of genital warts and HPV-related cancers. "The HPV vaccine was and still is a huge game changer for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newshub Plasma Proteomics-Based Biomarker Panel Can Predict ALS Neurology Advisor HealthDay News — A plasma proteomics-based biomarker panel can predict amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) before emergence of symptoms, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in Nature Medicine. Ruth Chia, Ph.D., from the National Institutes of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The ASCO Post Urine Biomarker Panel Sensitive, Specific for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Clinical Advisor HealthDay News — A urine-based biomarker panel has high accuracy for diagnosing prostate cancer (PCa), according to a study published in the September issue of eBioMedicine. Menglang Yuan, MD, PhD, from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent The warning signs that your indigestion requires urgent investigation The Independent Indigestion is not always harmless, but in some cases, persistent symptoms may signal a more serious underlying condition. Dan Baumgardt. The Conversation. Friday 12 September 2025 11:11 BST. 0Comments. Video Player Placeholder. Flag as irrelevant
	Channel 4 News Prostate cancer screening gets major boost from MRI scan breakthrough Channel 4 News UCL Associate Professor Veeru Kasivisvanathan, the lead researcher and chief investigator on the trial, said: "Currently around four million MRI scans are needed each year globally to diagnose prostate cancer. This demand is set to rise rapidly with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Warning after cancer patients died following delays in getting life-saving emergency drugs The Independent More than a dozen cancer patients have either died or become seriously ill after not getting rasburicase. Rebecca Thomas. Health Correspondent. Friday 12 September 2025 13:36 BST. 0Comments. Video Player Placeholder. Groundbreaking new cancer detection ... Flag as irrelevant
	RTE.ie How to get more fibre into your diet RTE.ie "Soluble fibre (such as oats, beans and pulses) absorbs water and goes into a gel-like consistency through the gut," explains Sanders. "Whereas, insoluble fibre is the slightly more kind of that indigestible stuff (such as the stalks, skins and pits of ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Tiny structure in the brain could be driving how much you eat New Scientist A part of the brain that is about the size of a sunflower seed in people could play a big role in our food consumption. By Carissa Wong. 10 September 2025. The bed nucleus of the stria terminalis is part of a bigger, banded structure in the brain ... Flag as irrelevant
	Penn Today Exposure to air pollution worsens Alzheimer's disease Penn Today New research from Penn Medicine finds living in areas with high concentration of air pollution is associated with increased buildup of amyloid and tau proteins in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, accelerating cognitive decline. 2 min. read. Flag as irrelevant
	SBS More than a million Australians could be living with dementia in 40 years. These are possible risk factors SBS An elderly person's hand with rings resting on a walking cane. Experts say "the number one risk factor for dementia is older age". Source: AAP / Alan Porritt. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Los Angeles child dies from rare measles complication years after recovery NBC News The department said the child got measles as an infant before they were eligible for their first measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) shot. The first dose should be given to babies at 12 to 15 months, followed by a second at 4 to 6 years. Flag as irrelevant
	The Ohio State University News Keto diet linked to reduced depression symptoms in college students The Ohio State University News A new study shows an association between at least 10 weeks of following a well-formulated ketogenic diet and a roughly 70% decrease in depression symptoms among a small group of college students. Beyond the reduction in self-reported and clinician ... Flag as irrelevant
	Penn State News 6 Signs of an Underactive Thyroid Hartford HealthCare This small gland in your neck produces hormones that help control your metabolism, energy and mood. When it's not working correctly, everything in your body can slow down – and the symptoms aren't always obvious. Flag as irrelevant

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