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Continuous glucose monitors are not a silver bullet for public health CGMs are part of a push for "personalized nutrition," an approach that tailors dietary recommendations to the individual, taking into account genetic profile, microbiome analysis and other biometrics in addition to readings from a monitor.
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California says it can no longer trust Washington on COVID vaccines. A major battle is looming CDC is no longer a trusted source for vaccine guidance, some experts now say. California and medical groups urge more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, unlike Trump administration guidelines.
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Australia approves vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia A vaccine has been approved to help protect koalas against chlamydia, a measure researchers are hailing as a world-first in fighting the disease that is a leading cause of death for the beloved marsupials. Researchers at the University of the Sunshine ...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to be awarded CDC funding for vaccine-autism study Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has for decades alleged a connection between the type and number of vaccines kids receive during early childhood and the rise in autism diagnoses, despite dozens of scientific studies refuting such a link.
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The ACIP Is Set To Meet This Week. Here's What's At Stake For Public Health The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is set to meet September 18-19 to discuss and possibly vote on a number of childhood and adult vaccines. The agenda will include discussions on the COVID-19 vaccines, Hepatitis B vaccine, Measles, Mumps, ...
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Birth Factors Linked to Severe RSV Outcomes in Children In a nationwide cohort of over 2.3 million Swedish children, winter birth, small for gestational age, multiple birth, and preterm birth increased the likelihood of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-related severe outcomes, such as ICU admission, death, ...
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Half Of Ozempic Weight-Loss Users Drop The Drug Within A Year By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Sept. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Half of people who start taking the GLP-1 weight-loss drug Ozempic drop it within a year, a new study says. About 52% of people in Denmark prescribed semaglutide (Ozempic, ...
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Death Rates from Chronic Diseases Dropped in Most Countries The chance of dying from chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes declined in four out of five countries between 2010 and 2019, finds a study of 185 countries published in The Lancet today.
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Health workers challenge sexual health myths The States of Guernsey said the team at the Orchard Centre, the sexual health clinic based at the hospital, and Public Health were raising awareness of the importance of good sexual health. Laura Brouard, nurse ...
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For the first time, more kids are obese than underweight UNICEF bases that 2025 crossover on projections from survey data through 2022, and while the precise year carries some uncertainty, the trend is clear. And it's still pointing upward; the report projects child obesity rates will continue to climb through ...
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Ebola vaccination begins in southern Congo LAGOS, Nigeria — Vaccination for those exposed to the Ebola virus and front-line health workers has begun in southern Kasai province, the World Health Organization said Sunday. An outbreak of the highly ...
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Ebola vaccination begins in southern Congo amid latest outbreak LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Vaccination for those exposed to the Ebola virus and front-line health workers has begun in southern Kasai province, the World Health Organization said Sunday. An outbreak of the highly contagious disease was announced earlier ...
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Colorado sees West Nile virus surge with cases doubling other states' totals CDC data shows West Nile virus around the United States is 40% higher than normal this year, with cases in the triple digits in Colorado. Author: Rachael Krause.
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Is It Too Early for a Flu Shot? Doctors Explain the Ideal Timing Infectious disease doctors say it's possible to get your flu shot too early, and making this move could raise your risk of being vulnerable to the flu before influenza season is over. During last year's flu season ...
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Gestational diabetes poses substantial cognitive dysfunction risks for both mothers and offspring A new synthesis of global evidence finds that experiencing gestational diabetes during pregnancy is linked with a decline in intellectual function among mothers, and may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum ...
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Smoking Increases Risk of All Subtypes Type 2 Diabetes New research from Stockholm, Sweden, has shown the correlation between smoking and insulin sensitivity, with genetic susceptibility increasing the risk further. Advertisement. Emmy Keysendal, PhD candidate at Karolinska Institute | Image Credit: ...
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Michel Odent, Pioneer of Natural Childbirth Techniques, Dies at 95 Michel Odent, a French obstetrician whose natural childbirth innovations, including homelike delivery rooms and birthing pools, aimed to make new mothers feel calm and secure, died on Aug. 19 in London. He was 95. His death, in a hospital, ...
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Experts in Texas warn that potentially deadly 'kissing bug' disease is spreading here and across the US UT Health and Texas A&M participated in a CDC study on the bugs that can spread Chagas disease, which is becoming more prevalent here and in other states. Author: Michelle Homer, ...
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Breakfast timing may hold the key to living longer, new research reveals "Our findings suggest that later meal timing, especially breakfast, could serve as a simple marker of health in older adults and may guide future strategies for healthy aging," the researchers wrote. The study ...
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Genetic study shows dual GIPR/GLP1R action curbs binge alcohol use New genetic evidence suggests that targeting GIPR and GLP1R could reduce harmful drinking patterns while improving liver and metabolic health, opening the door to repurposing existing metabolic drugs for alcohol use disorders.
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Eye drops could replace glasses or surgery for longsightedness, study says Hundreds of millions of people worldwide have presbyopia, which is when the eyes find it difficult to focus on objects and text up close. Glasses or surgery can usually resolve the problem but many find wearing spectacles inconvenient and having an ...
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Why are more older people dying after falls? For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, California. A few years ago, though, he started to ...
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Smoking raises the risk of all subtypes of type 2 diabetes This showed that heavy smokers with genetic predisposition to T2D or reduced insulin secretion were particularly vulnerable. For example, those who smoked heavily and had a high genetic risk for impaired ...
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Keto diet reduces depression symptoms by 70% in college students Ketogenic ("keto") diets have become popular among the population to improve metabolic health. A paper published in Translational Psychiatry examines whether this could add value to the management of depression. Introduction.
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Gov. Stein issues standing orders to boost COVID-19 vaccine access CHARLOTTE — Governor Josh Stein announced new Standing Orders to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines in North Carolina. The orders allow adults over 65 and those with certain risk factors to receive vaccinations at pharmacies without a prescription.
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Smell triggers the same brain response as taste does – even if you haven't eaten anything When we eat something, two processes happen simultaneously. First, the taste buds on the tongue are activated by the food. At the same time, the odours from these foods travel up through the mouth and into the back of the nose – a process called " ...
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Researchers reveal why global gains against chronic diseases are stalling NCDs span cancers, heart and stroke, diabetes, lung, kidney, neurological, and mental disorders that touch nearly every family. They also shape budgets, productivity, and insurance premiums. In 2019, NCDs ...
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Acupuncture improves pain and function in older adults with chronic low back pain The clinical trial, known as BackInAction, enrolled 800 participants, with results based upon self-reported pain-related disability assessments following treatment that either included or omitted acupuncture. Researchers looked at whether manual ...
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Trump administration's 'catastrophic' cuts to HIV/AIDS funding eliminates $2M Meharry grant NASHVILLE — The Trump administration has eliminated $2 million in HIV research facility funding for Meharry Medical College after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the National Institutes of Health to cancel hundreds of millions of dollars in DEI- ...
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Cannabis use may quadruple the risk of developing diabetes While the authors note that more research is needed to fully explain the association between cannabis and diabetes, it may come down to insulin resistance and unhealthy dietary behaviours. Nevertheless, the study's results have immediate implications for ...
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Why Are More Older People Dying After Falls? More startling than that figure, though, was another statistic: Fall-related mortality among older adults has been climbing sharply. The author, Thomas Farley, an epidemiologist, reported that death rates from fall ...
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Child dies from complications of measles years after infection – SSPE explained A school-age child has died from a devastating brain complication of measles in Los Angeles, highlighting the deadly consequences of declining vaccination rates. The child, who was too young to receive the measles vaccine, developed subacute sclerosing ...
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This Simple Blood Test Might Catch Alzheimer's Before It Steals Your Memory By analyzing blood biomarkers in more than 5,700 Hispanic and Latino adults, researchers at UC San Diego identified proteins tied to memory loss and cognitive decline, even in otherwise healthy individuals. This breakthrough offers hope for faster, less ...
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Cholera kills more people for second consecutive year, while prevention and treatment available Reported cholera cases rose by 5% and deaths by 50% in 2024 compared to 2023, with more than 6000 people dying from a disease that is both preventable and treatable. While these numbers are themselves alarming, they are underestimates of the true burden of ...
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Australia approves world's first vaccine to save koalas from chlamydia 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. The single-dose vaccine was developed ...
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Mosquitoes suck — but should we simply get rid of them? The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls mosquitoes the "world's deadliest animals". They have good reason. Small, annoying but dangerous: this disease-carrying insect helps kill more than a million people in the world every year ...
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You're probably not eating enough fibre. Here's how to get more Fibre is good for gut health · Research shows that people who meet their recommended daily fibre intake have a lower risk of.
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expert reaction to two studies on higher doses of semaglutide and weight loss for adults living with obesity Two studies published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology looks at the effect of higher doses of semaglutide on weight loss in adults with obesity. Prof Lora Heisler, Director of Research, Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen, Rowett Institute, ...
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CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to Meet September 18-19 ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will hold a meeting on Thursday and Friday, September 18-19, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. The ACIP comprises leading ...
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Outbreak of Hemorrhagic Disease reported in Maryland's White-tailed deer The largest outbreaks were recorded in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George's counties, DNR officials said. Cases have also been reported in southern Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
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Why sitting on the loo with your phone could harm your health 1. Haemorrhoids · 2. Anal fissures or tears · 3. Prolapse · 4. Pressure sores and ulcers · 5. Hiatal hernia · 6. Toilet seat neuropathy · 7. Fainting.
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Smell triggers the same brain response as taste does – even if you haven't actually eaten anything At the same time, the odours from these foods travel up through the mouth and into the back of the nose – a process called "retronasal smelling". These two processes combine in the brain to create the sensory experience we call flavour.
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Higher dose of semaglutide increases weight loss, metabolic benefits Ildiko Lingvay, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.C.S., is Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology and in the Peter O'Donnell Jr. School of Public Health at UT Southwestern. " ...
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Warwickshire County Council supports Sexual Health Awareness Week 2025 Led by Brook, the UK's leading sexual health charity, this year's theme is 'Chronically Online', a nod to how digital channels and social media are not only shaping the perceptions of relationships, sex and wellbeing but also allowing free access to online ...
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Syphilis and gonorrhoea soaring in Australia, report finds The national surveillance data released by the Kirby Institute also points to significant gaps in sexual health testing. Guest: Dr Skye McGregor, epidemiologist at the Kirby Institute and the report lead author ...
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Acupuncture helps with chronic low back pain in older adults, study finds The clinical trial, called BackInAction, included 800 participants, with results based on self-reported pain assessments following treatment that either included or omitted acupuncture. Researchers looked at whether manual acupuncture needling, which is ...
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Is it the magnesium or the massage? The facts about magnesium lotion for sleep In this close-up photo of a woman's feet, her hand is applying lotion. Microgen Images/Getty Images/Science Photo Library RF. The latest ...
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Real-World Study Finds Over 50% Stop GLP-1s Within 1 Year VIENNA — Just over half the adults without diabetes who started taking the GLP-1 semaglutide (Wegovy) for weight loss discontinued treatment within a year, with a marked drop-off in younger adults, according to a large nationwide study in Denmark.
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Alarming Rise in Poison Control Calls Among Preteens The rate of exposures to medications, dietary supplements, and psychoactive substances among children aged 6-12 years reported to US poison centers increased substantially between 2000 and 2023, especially exposures involving suspected self-harm or ...
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