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New Treatment Shows Promise for Huntington's Disease Preliminary results from a small clinical trial to treat Huntington's disease, a devastating neurodegenerative condition, are the first to show a substantial benefit in patients. The treatment involved a gene therapy injected directly into the brain.
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CDC reports highlight 2024-25 flu season's deadly impact on US kids The 280 pediatric flu deaths are the highest number reported in the United States since the 2009-10 H1N1 pandemic and the highest for a non-pandemic flu season since child deaths became nationally notifiable in 2004.
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Huntington's breakthrough 'like winning the lottery 10 times over' Gemma Botting burst into tears when she saw the news headlines this week about a treatment for Huntington's. "I must have cried for three hours. Then the kids got home from school and I showed my daughter the BBC story and she burst into tears.".
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Nearly 7 in 10 COVID survivors tested didn't know they had a dulled sense of smell The research team offered olfactory testing to all study participants who reported a change in or loss of smell (hyposmia or anosmia, respectively) or taste (ageusia), and to a random 15% sample of those with no impairment.
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Why Syphilis Cases in Newborns Are Rising Even as STIs Decline The overall number of reported STI cases fell 9% in 2024 from 2023, the third year in a row that case numbers have declined, provisional data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week shows.
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Lab-Made Mini Organs Could Transform Female Reproductive Medicine But it wasn't for Moffett. Her postdoc, Margherita Turco, had created what she thought might be the first cluster of cells capable of mimicking the tissue of the placenta — a placental organoid. But she needed a way to be sure.
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A Huntington's Disease Treatment Is Closer Than Ever Gene therapy is becoming a powerful way to treat challenging diseases that don't respond to traditional treatments, and researchers now report the first success in modifying genes to slow Huntington's disease. In a study reported by Uniqure, ...
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The history of vaccine hesitancy, from smallpox to COVID-19 Elena Conis, a journalism and history professor at UC Berkeley, explains how attitudes and federal policy about vaccines have evolved in the U.S.. By Lila Thulin. A black-and-white photo of a nurse administering a shot into a woman's.
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US COVID declining after reaching peak COVID activity has peaked and is now on a downward trend in many regions of the country, though emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations are still elevated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest ...
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Pediatric Flu-Linked Neurological Complications Raise Alarm on Vaccination Gaps The 2024-25 US flu season saw a shocking increase in the number of children with flu who developed encephalopathy (IAE) and acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE). The CDC report from September 2025 states that there were 109 cases of pediatric IAE, ...
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CDC Report Finds Surge in Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: Who Is Most at Risk? A new CDC report found a sharp increase in infections caused by a dangerous "nightmare bacteria." · Carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CP-CRE) are bacteria capable of neutralizing powerful antibiotics.
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Los Angeles cat H5N1 deaths prompt new warning about raw pet food "With this strong scientific evidence of the linkage between contaminated raw products and cats developing severe or fatal H5 bird flu infection, veterinarians should strongly advise pet owners to not consume nor feed raw dairy, raw meat, raw poultry, and ...
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New Mexico health officials declares end to measles outbreak Keep up with the latest medical breakthroughs and healthcare trends with the Reuters Health Rounds newsletter. Sign up here. The outbreak was part of a broader measles crisis that has made 2025 the second-highest year ...
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Cold and flu season is coming. Flu shots are widely available. As Georgia heads into the fall respiratory virus season, public health officials say now is the time to get a flu shot. "People forget how many people die every year in the U.S. and in Georgia of influenza," Georgia Department of Public Health ...
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Boston to offer free COVID and flu vaccines at more than a dozen locations The Boston Public Health Commission is partnering with several community organizations to provide free vaccine clinics around the city, the commission announced Wednesday. BPHC teamed up with Boston Public Schools, Boston Centers for Youth & Families, ...
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Report: Fall-related deaths down among New Mexico seniors but hospitalizations up Uneven floors. Ill-fitting shoes. Vertigo-inducing medications. Lots of things can bring on a fall — and they can have major consequences. Unintentional falls were the leading cause of injury-related deaths among New Mexicans 65 and older from 2019 to ...
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6 tips to keep your immune system strong this fall and winter The flu shot remains your best defense against the virus and helps lower the risk of serious complications. At the same time, big pharmacies and public health clinics in Georgia are in a holding pattern on COVID ...
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New Hampshire recommends vaccines for flu, COVID-19 and RSV "New and updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines, in addition to existing RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) immunizations, are widely available," said State Epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan in a statement. " ...
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Syphilis Resurgence: Rising Rates, Public Health Challenges, and Future Strategies Although the incidence of primary and secondary syphilis significantly declined in the early 2000s, cases have resurged dramatically in the 2020s, even as the rates of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have remained stable or decreased.
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Goodbye Ibuprofen? Scientists find new way to block pain without slowing healing Groundbreaking research suggests pain and inflammation can be separated, offering hope for safer pain relief. A Nature study revealed targeting the EP2 receptor on nerve-supporting cells in mice blocked pain without hindering natural healing or causing ...
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Menopause Symptom Relief Starts by Ending the Stigma Women share how they overcame shame and confusion about their midlife health issues—and got the conversation going with their friends and doctors to finally feel heard. Sep 26, ...
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COVID-19 vaccine guidance shifts away from universal shots CLEVELAND, Ohio — A federal vaccine advisory panel has changed its COVID-19 vaccine guidance, creating a new layer of recommendations for patients and providers to navigate. The shift moves away from a universal annual shot for all Americans and toward ...
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Avian flu forces Jefferson County poultry farm to cull 3M birds Cage-free chickens walk in a fenced pasture. In this Oct. 21, 2015, photo, cage-free chickens walk in a fenced pasture at an organic farm near Waukon, Iowa. Charlie ...
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EEE detected in mosquitos in three Vermont counties The Eastern equine encephalitis virus has recently returned to Vermont, with mosquitoes in Orleans, Addison and Franklin counties testing positive for the virus. Health officials are urging Vermonters to protect themselves from mosquito bites, ...
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Wake County urges residents to protect people and pets from rabies A bite or scratch from a wild animal or unvaccinated pet could put you and your family at risk for rabies. Luckily, there are steps you can take now that can protect both humans and pets from this deadly but preventable virus. To mark World Rabies Day, ...
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Centralus Health offers non-invasive, individualized treatment for prostate cancer The prostate is a tiny walnut-shaped gland in the pelvis that sits below the urinary bladder. This gland is responsible for producing and transporting seminal fluid through the male reproductive system. If cancer develops, urinary function is usually ...
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First cases of deadly livestock virus identified in Wales Cases of the bluetongue virus have been detected in livestock in Wales for the first time this year. The Welsh government said bluetongue (BTV-3) was found at two premises, one in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, and another in Presteigne, Powys.
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Kidney cancer cases to double by 2050: 5 warning signs you should not ignore And the key drivers include preventable risk factors such as obesity, smoking, lack of exercise, diabetes, and hypertension. Tired ...
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For Some Colorectal Cancer Survivors, Aspirin May Slash Recurrence Risk Daily low-dose aspirin halves the risk of colorectal cancer returning in survivors whose tumors have a certain gene mutation, according to a new study. Testing to determine whether a tumor has this genetic mutation is currently not routine.
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'Kissing bug' disease is now endemic in the South. What should you do? The potentially fatal condition caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi is typically spread through contact with triatomine bugs, or kissing bugs. The disease is most prevalent in rural areas of Mexico and South America, where it ...
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Measles Outbreak Spreads in Arizona-Utah Border Communities HealthDay News — One of the largest measles outbreaks in decades is spreading along the Arizona-Utah border, with dozens of confirmed cases among unvaccinated children. Southwest Utah has reported 27 cases so far, nearly all in unvaccinated school-age ...
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Cold and flu season is coming. Flu shots are widely available. As Georgia heads into the fall respiratory virus season, public health officials say now is the time to get a flu shot. "People forget how many people die every year in the U.S. and in Georgia ...
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Check your eligibility for a COVID-19 vaccine following new federal limitations Just in case you missed it, there are new federal limitations for COVID-19 vaccines, and only residents 65 or older or those who have a qualifying condition can get the vaccine at a local pharmacy without a prescription.
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New Illinois COVID vaccine guidance breaks with federal government The Illinois Department of Public Health released its own state-specific COVID vaccine guidelines on Tuesday, recommending the shot for most of the population, a contrast from recently announced federal regulations. The IDPH also issued a "standing ...
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State health officials announce additional human cases of West Nile virus in Massachusetts Boston — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced two additional human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in Massachusetts this year. One is a woman in her 60s with exposure in Middlesex County, and the other is a man in his 50s ...
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New Study Finds Bariatric Surgery Associated with Greater Benefits Than GLP-1RAs Alone Surgical intervention linked to increased lifespan and reduced complications. Dr. Aminian close-up. A large Cleveland Clinic study has found that people with obesity and Type 2 diabetes who undergo weight-loss surgery live longer and face fewer serious ...
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Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Myeloma: What to Know About Blood Cancers "One of my patients was a 9-year-old child with advanced cancer, who had no options at that time because we did not have clinical trials in Jordan," says Dr. Zeidan. "This experience left a profound impression and motivated me to dedicate my career to ...
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AHA/ACC: Use PREVENT model to improve outcomes in hypertension management Using the PREVENT-CVD equation to guide management of high blood pressure could improve outcomes by identifying individuals at increased cardiovascular risk, researchers reported. The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology issued ...
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Acid-Resistant Oral Microbiome on Oral Cancer Development—Reply They discuss a bacteriological perspective on our results, suggesting that persistent exposure of the oral cavity to sugar creates an acidic environment that favors inflammatory, acid-tolerant bacteria, which may include indirect promotion of growth of ...
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NH health officials issue vaccine guidance and urge people to get immunized Vaccines for flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are available now at pharmacies through healthcare providers. Days are getting shorter. Mornings are getting cooler. And coughs and sneezes ...
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Mammography screening does not save lives or breasts An editorial in BMJ claimed that "Mammograms can detect breast cancer early, often before a lump can be felt, which improves the chances of successful treatment and survival" (1). This is false. First, mammography screening does not detect cancers ...
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Resilience, Hope, and Healing in the Face of Ovarian Cancer While moving from Littleton to the peaceful mountain town of Bailey, Audrey Krebs began experiencing a persistent ache in her lower right abdomen. At first, she attributed the discomfort to the strain of moving, but when it lingered, she visited her ...
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Acupuncture Eases Chronic Low Back Pain, Boosts Physical Function Older adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP) had less pain and improved physical function using acupuncture compared to standard treatments, a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded clinical trial showed. Approximately one-third of older ...
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Alabama high school undergoing deep cleaning after student diagnosed with tuberculosis Jasper City Schools officials are responding to a tuberculosis case that was identified at Jasper High School on Friday. School will continue as normal with "deep cleaning and sanitizing," and officials announced in a recent release that they are ...
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Fortescue offers measles vaccine boosters after Christmas Creek outbreak Fortescue says measles booster vaccinations are being made available at selected sites in WA. A virology expert has urged FIFO workers to get the booster, after four cases were confirmed at Pilbara mines.
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Unpublished Henry Ford study at center of vaccine safety debate A "flawed" draft of a 2020 Henry Ford Health research study suggests vaccinated children suffer from chronic diseases at a higher rate than unvaccinated children. · The research came up in a U.S. Senate subcommittee meeting in September.
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Horse tests positive for rabies: Alabama health officials advise caution The Alabama Department of Public Health has issued an advisory to Coffee County residents after a horse tested positive for rabies this week. The owners said they noticed the horse had scratch marks on her nose and she began rubbing and showing ...
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Nutritionist Jen Avis talks cholesterol for National Cholesterol Education Month Avis says most people today are eating an "inflammatory diet," which is the root of heart disease. Uncontrolled blood glucose levels can cause inflammation and progress heart disease. She emphasizes the importance of lipid ...
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AI Has Designed Living Genomes—And They Worked in the Lab Researchers there reported the first generative design of entire living genomes: 16 synthetic bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria—dreamed up by artificial intelligence, built in the lab, and proven to replicate, evolve, and outcompete their natural ...
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