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	health Daily update ⋅ September 16, 2025
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	The Washington Post Why 1 in 6 US parents are rejecting vaccine recommendations The Washington Post A wide-ranging Washington Post-KFF poll details who tends to reject vaccine recommendations and their reasoning. Today at 6:00 a.m. EDT. 12 min. Summary. Anna Hulkow, 39, skipped some immunizations for her five children — including sons Rowan, 9, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Kennedy's vaccine panel expected to recommend delaying hepatitis B shot in children NPR A key federal vaccine advisory panel whose members were recently replaced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to vote to recommend delaying, until age 4, the hepatitis B vaccine that's currently given to newborns, according to two ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Kennedy's vaccine committee plans to vote on COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox shots ABC News NEW YORK -- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisory committee meets this week, with votes expected on whether to change recommendations on shots against COVID-19, hepatitis B and chickenpox. The exact questions to be voted on ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times What to Know About the 'Kissing Bug' Disease The New York Times In the days or weeks after being infected, Chagas disease can cause a fever, fatigue and other flulike symptoms, said Dr. Norman Beatty, an infectious diseases doctor at University of Florida Health. Some people also develop eyelid swelling. The symptoms, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Decades ago, we made whole milk the enemy. Some say it was a mistake. USA TODAY It was the 1980s. Fitness icons like Richard Simmons, Jane Fonda and Arnold Schwarzenegger captivated audiences at home and in movie theaters. The U.S Department of Agriculture released the first set of dietary guidelines for the country. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Viewpoint: Four tips for understanding this week's ACIP meeting CIDRAP Before the next ACIP meeting, based on the agenda and reporting around it, the Vaccine Integrity Project thought it would be good to provide four helpful reminders. 1. VAERS data do not prove causation. Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD The Unexpected Heart Attack Risk for Women Under 65 WebMD Sept. 15, 2025 — Is it just heartburn, or something more serious? Menopausal heart palpitations and sudden sweating, or signs of a heart attack? If you're a woman under 65, science just gave you a new reason to pay attention to ambiguous symptoms ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Your Patients May Not Know Which Foods Are Ultraprocessed Medscape The recent survey by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PRCM) found that among a representative sample of Americans of ages 18 to 92, consumers are equally divided about whether all processed foods are unhealthy. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Can Diet and Exercise Really Prevent Alzheimer's? Scientific American Early studies suggest that lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise and social engagement may help slow or prevent Alzheimer's symptoms—but the evidence is inconsistent, and many doctors remain cautious. By Sara Harrison edited by Lauren Gravitz. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP US data highlight severity of 2024-25 flu season CIDRAP "All persons aged ≥6 months should receive an annual seasonal influenza vaccine," the authors concluded. "All hospitalized patients with suspected or confirmed influenza should receive timely antiviral treatment to reduce the risk for influenza-associated ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP USDA confirms first H5N1 avian flu detection in Nebraska dairy cows CIDRAP Genetic analysis reveals that the virus belongs to the 2.3.4.4b clade and the B3.13 genotype seen in other dairy herds. APHIS said it is working with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture to conduct an ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Severe inequality in London for weight loss drugs BBC News Weight loss drugs are administered via a weekly injection and make patients feel fuller for a longer time, reducing their appetite and overall food intake. Dorottya Norton, an NHS weight management specialist, told a London ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American CDC Panel to Review Childhood Vaccines: What's at Stake Scientific American A child picks out a bandaid as he prepares to get his COVID vaccination in San Jose, Calif., in 2022. COVID shots are among several vaccines a CDC advisory panel will discuss at a meeting later this week. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Students urged against complacency around STIs BBC News Students going to university in the South West for freshers weeks are being urged to use condoms to protect themselves and others from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) latest quarterly data shows ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Nebraska confirms state's first case of bird flu in dairy herd as US outbreak persists USA TODAY Nebraska has confirmed its first case of bird flu in a dairy cattle herd as a lingering 18-month outbreak continues to afflict livestock nationwide, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday. The state's department of agriculture, ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY How often should you eat? What experts say about meal times and health USA TODAY You know what kinds of foods make for healthy meal options. But does the time of day you eat actually impact your health, too? "I've been getting this question for as long as I've been practicing as a registered dietitian, and the answer is nuanced," ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Triple Dose Of Ozempic Safe, More Effective For Weight Loss U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Sept. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A triple-sized weekly dose of Ozempic works better to help people with obesity shed excess pounds without significant side effects, new clinical trial results show. Flag as irrelevant
	News@Northeastern Celebrities use this common heart medication to calm anxiety. Should you try propranolol? News@Northeastern Propranolol, a common beta-blocker for high blood pressure, is used off-label to ease situational anxiety. Northeastern experts explain the risks. ... Small white medication tablets shown against a black backdrop. Propranolol ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTVB.com 7 Investigates: The Vaccine Divide in Idaho KTVB.com As the debate over the use of vaccines continues across the country, the number of Idaho children getting vaccinated continues to fall, specifically when it comes to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines. Idaho is not alone; according to data ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Parental support for school vaccine mandates remains high in US CIDRAP But in the poll, conducted this April as the nation faced major measles outbreaks, 1,653 adults said they would choose a requirement over parental choice when it comes to MMR vaccines, "because of the potential risk for other children and adults when ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Type 2 Diabetes Risk Quadruples for Cannabis Users, Large Study Finds Healthline Cannabis may increase diabetes risk by promoting insulin resistance and unhealthy eating habits. Lifestyle measures might help mitigate risk, but more research is needed to confirm these findings. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Cannabis Use Tied to Higher Risk for Incident Diabetes Medscape As global cannabis use rises, its long-term metabolic effects remain unclear: Some studies suggest anti-inflammatory or weight-modulating benefits, whereas others raise concerns about glucose metabolism and insulin resistance. Researchers ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Ebola vaccine arrives in DR Congo hot spot as illnesses, deaths rise CIDRAP Just 10 days after the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) declared an Ebola virus outbreak in Kasai province, vaccination in the affected health zone began, targeting frontline health workers and contacts sick patients, the World Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC4 Washington The Vaccine Divide: Where student vaccination rates rose and fell in the DC area NBC4 Washington New data paints a clearer picture of where vaccination rates for children stand in D.C., Maryland and Virginia – and where more parents have opted their children out of vaccines in recent years. D.C. hit a major ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 10 Philadelphia Why vaccine exemptions are growing among students across the country NBC 10 Philadelphia The number of students receiving vaccines is declining while vaccine exemptions are a growing trend across the country, including in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. The NBC10 Investigators looked into the reasons why. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Psilocybin For Depression Effective Up To Five Years After Treatment U.S. News & World Report In the original clinical trial, 24 people with major depressive disorder received two doses of psilocybin combined with psychotherapy. Overall, the participants experienced a significant reduction in their depression symptoms. Of those participants ... Flag as irrelevant
	KERA News 'Tech neck:' Why too much onscreen time can cause injuries and how to fix it KERA News Dr. Avramis: Essentially, anytime we're looking down and flexing our neck forward, that can cause problems in terms of our alignment as well as pain and muscle issues, and that's what we commonly refer to as tech neck. Baker: Does this directly stem from ... Flag as irrelevant
	UroToday Integrating Genomic Testing with MRI Enhances Stratification of Surveillance Patients - Eric Kim & Mark Sultan UroToday Mark Sultan and Eric Kim discuss research on predicting prostate cancer progression during active surveillance using Decipher® genomic classifier scores and MRI characteristics. Their study reveals that while both high Decipher® scores and high-risk ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Smoking linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes UPI.com People who ever smoked at all have an elevated risk of all four subtypes of type 2 diabetes, and heavy smokers are at even greater risk, researchers reported Saturday at a meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Vienna. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net AI can predict which patients need treatment to preserve their eyesight News-Medical.net The study was by Dr. Shafi Balal and colleagues at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, and University College London (UCL), UK. He said: "In people with keratoconus, the cornea – the eye's front window – bulges outwards. Flag as irrelevant
	The ASCO Post Prostate Cancer Incidence Trends Increasing Oncology Nurse Advisor HealthDay News — Prostate cancer incidence is increasing, according to a report published online Sept. 2 in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. Tyler B. Kratzer, M.P.H., from the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, and colleagues used population‐based ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net 'Nocebo effect' may shape women's experience of the contraceptive pill News-Medical.net Side effects experienced when taking oral contraception may be affected by women's expectations and beliefs about the pill, according to an exploratory study by psychologists. Researchers at the University of Sheffield identified a "nocebo effect" in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Express Cottage Health Raises Awareness for Sepsis Awareness Month Santa Barbara Independent Sepsis occurs when the body's response to an infection damages its own tissues and organs. If not identified and treated promptly, it can lead to shock, multi-organ failure and even death. Globally, sepsis affects up to 50 million people each year and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV AI Revolutionising Fight Against Cancer And Diabetes NDTV AI in drug discovery Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way new drugs and therapeutic targets are discovered in cancer immunology. Advertisement. Press Trust of India; Health; Sep 16, 2025 12:49 pm IST. Published On Sep 16, 2025 12:49 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Aspen Times Pitkin County's COVID-19 vaccine access 'not guaranteed' Aspen Times Colorado's order will ensure continued vaccine access for all Coloradans by enabling pharmacies to provide the vaccine without a doctor's prescription and mandating that any insurance regulated by the Colorado Division of Insurance must provide coverage ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Thousands of opioid deaths missed off official figures BBC News Hilary's son Ben died from a heroin overdose in 2018, but his death was never included on official opioid death statistics. ByJack Fenwick. Political correspondent. Published. 3 hours ago. More than 13,000 heroin and opioid deaths have been missed off ... Flag as irrelevant
	TRICARE Newsroom Not All Kisses Are Sweet TRICARE Newsroom Bast warns that these bugs can carry a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi that causes Chagas disease. What is a kissing bug? "Kissing bugs, also known as triatomines, cone-nose bugs, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net PM2.5 pollution linked to lung cancer shows sharp declines in the US but not in China News-Medical.net Researchers reveal that while stricter air quality policies are cutting pollution-related cancer deaths in the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, China's persistently high rates and global aging trends mean the worldwide burden is projected to climb. Flag as irrelevant
	WWLTV.com Senator Cassidy urges RFK Jr. to support whooping cough vaccine amid deadly Louisiana outbreak WWLTV.com With two infant deaths and over 360 cases reported, doctors stress the importance of vaccination as misinformation fuels hesitancy during the worst pertussis surge. Author: Meg Farris / WWL Louisiana Medical Reporter ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPLC Sepsis survivor spreads awareness of the illness that can be a silent killer KPLC LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - It's something that can take a turn for the worse very quickly: Sepsis. September is Sepsis Awareness Month. The life-threatening medical emergency affects hundreds of thousands of people yearly. Flag as irrelevant
	UCHealth Passing through perimenopause: Navigating symptoms, hormones and health UCHealth Women in their 40s may begin experiencing perimenopause, a transitional phase marked by shifting hormones, varied symptoms and evolving treatment options. Photo: Getty Images. From celebrity talk shows to social feeds, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Child in Los Angeles Dies of Rare Brain Disorder Caused by Measles Monthly Prescribing Reference The child, who was too young to get the measles vaccine, had developed subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE). It's a rare complication of measles that causes damage to the brain over time and is almost always fatal. Flag as irrelevant
	The ASCO Post New ACS Prostate Cancer Report: Late-Stage Incidence Rates Continue to Increase Rapidly as Mortality Declines Slow The ASCO Post The American Cancer Society (ACS) has released Prostate Cancer Statistics, 2025, a report on current prostate cancer occurrence and outcomes in the United States. According to the study, prostate cancer incidence rates have reversed from a decline of ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of Georgia Smoking or vaping may increase your risk of diabetes University of Georgia PPeople who use e-cigarettes, cigarettes or both face an increased risk for developing diabetes, according to new University of Georgia research. Smokers were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with prediabetes and diabetes than nonsmokers, ... Flag as irrelevant
	theconversation.com Beta blockers: why are celebrities name-checking this drug? theconversation.com A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood – and no, it's not Viagra. It's propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that's now making its way into dressing rooms, award ceremonies and even first dates. Flag as irrelevant
	PennWatch Hemorrhagic Disease in White-Tailed Deer Confirmed in Eight Counties tn.gov These viruses are transmitted by a biting midge (known as no-see-ums), not directly between deer. HD is not known to cause disease in humans either through insect bites or through handling or consuming meat from infected deer. Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health What You Need to Know About Getting a Flu Shot This Fall Verywell Health Flu shots are now available at many pharmacies, doctors' offices, and clinics around the country. The vaccine is the most effective way to protect against severe illness and death from flu. Despite the changes to COVID vaccine eligibility this year, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Daily Millions have diabetes without knowing it Science Daily A sweeping global study reveals that nearly half of people with diabetes don't even know they have it, with young adults being the most overlooked. While most diagnosed patients receive treatment, less than half achieve proper blood sugar control, leaving ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net High BMI and obesity may not always increase mortality risk News-Medical.net It is possible to be "fat but fit", new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna, Austria (15-19 September) suggests. The study of tens of thousands of people in Denmark found ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Daily meal timing influences longevity risk in adults, study reveals News-Medical.net In a recent paper published in the journal Aging Cell, researchers investigated the links between the duration of daily eating windows and mortality from various causes among American adults. They found a U-shaped association. Mortality risk was lowest for ... Flag as irrelevant

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