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FDA questions common practice of getting covid, flu vaccines together The Food and Drug Administration is scrutinizing the common practice of giving coronavirus and flu shots together, signaling a reversal of years of federal guidance and a broader crackdown on administering multiple vaccines at the same time.
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FDA Official Overruled Scientists on Wide Access to Covid Shots Memos released in recent days by the Food and Drug Administration show that the agency's vaccine chief overruled staff scientists who favored widespread access to Covid shots, setting off a firestorm of criticism from lawmakers, state officials and ...
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Florida Says It Plans to End All Vaccine Mandates Florida plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren, rejecting a practice that public health experts have credited for decades with limiting the spread of infectious diseases. Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo, ...
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Are creatine supplements all that they're pumped up to be? But these days, interest in creatine has exploded, as social media influencers tout the benefits of creatine for everything from adding muscle to boosting cognition and even helping to regulate blood sugar. "It's the supplement ...
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Whatever happened to mpox? Is it still a threat? Before this outbreak, Kenya had never reported mpox cases before. Now, Africa CDC says the virus has shown up in Kenya's capital and it worries cases could grow exponentially, as has happened in other urban centers.
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Phone on the Throne? Hemorrhoid Risk 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. We're going to talk about an uncomfortable topic today: hemorrhoids.
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Can a Mediterranean Diet Offset Genetic Alzheimer's Risk? Chan School of Public Health, Boston, told Medscape Medical News. "Our results suggest that precision nutrition — adapting dietary recommendations to a person's genetic background — could be a promising approach to dementia prevention.".
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Trial data: Interferon-alpha nasal spray cuts COVID infections in adult cancer patients by 40% Daily use of an interferon-alpha (IFN-α) nasal spray lowers the risk of COVID-19 infection in adults with cancer, a new randomized controlled trial finds. For the multicenter study, published last week in Clinical Infectious Diseases, researchers at ...
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Scrolling too long while on the toilet? You could be risking hemorrhoids. A cross-sectional analysis of 125 patients undergoing screening colonoscopies found that smartphone users in the group spent significantly more time on the toilet, according to the study published in PLOS One from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in ...
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ECDC Warns of Arbovirus Surge in Europe The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, warned that the record number of West Nile virus (WNV) and chikungunya outbreaks reported in a year signals a "new normal" for Europe.
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LSD shows promise for reducing anxiety in drugmaker's midstage study The results from drugmaker Mindmed tested several doses of LSD in patients with moderate-to-severe generalized anxiety disorder, with the benefits lasting as long as three months. The company plans to conduct follow-up studies to confirm the results and ...
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How a Doctor Monitors Herself for Ovarian Cancer and the No. 1 Most Common Symptom So ovarian cancer tends to be diagnosed at a later stage because it can be explained away by the patient — or even their primary care physician — as something else that's benign, says Dr. Jamie Bakkum-Gamez, a gynecologic oncologist at the Mayo Clinic in ...
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The pregnancy risk almost no one knows about For the last two decades, scientists have gathered growing evidence that these chemicals are linked to a dizzying array of health problems, including premature birth, infertility and ADHD. And the greatest risks — and the most dangerous outcomes — are to ...
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Florida working to end vaccine mandates Other vaccines, including those for chickenpox, hepatitis B and strep infections, are mandated by the state health department, as opposed to Florida's legislature. The state's Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said his department will soon issue rules ...
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CDC fired and rehired hundreds, then tasked them with tearing it down When the nation's top public health agency in June reinstated more than 460 laid-off workers at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, not everyone walked back into the job they had abruptly exited just a few months before.
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Health Rounds: Clopidogrel better than aspirin for preventing heart attacks and strokes Sept 3 (Reuters) - (This is an excerpt of the Health Rounds newsletter, where we present latest medical studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To receive the full newsletter in your inbox for free sign up here). The commonly prescribed blood thinner ...
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These 7 Artificial Sweeteners May Be Linked to Cognitive Decline, New Study Finds Artificial sweeteners have long been marketed as a healthier alternative to sugar, but new research suggests they may not be so harmless for brain health. A large, long-term study has found a link between consuming low- and no-calorie sweeteners and ...
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Ebola outbreak kills 15 in DR Congo At least 15 people have died in a new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the country's health ministry has said. The presence of the virus had been confirmed in a 34-year-old pregnant woman who was admitted to hospital ...
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PICALM Alzheimer's risk allele causes aberrant lipid droplets in microglia Despite genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of late-onset Alzheimer's disease (LOAD) having identified many genetic risk loci, the underlying disease mechanisms remain largely unclear. Determining causal disease variants and their LOAD-relevant ...
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Study links microplastics to Alzheimer's-like symptoms in mice There is no doubt that microplastics are in people's brains. A study earlier this year found that an average human brain may contain about seven grams of tiny shards of plastic, or about the weight of a plastic spoon.
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Warning over cannabis use as self-medication Those who took the drug to treat anxiety, depression or pain reported higher paranoia scores and used the drug for longer than those who tried it for fun. Senior study author Dr Tom Freeman, from the ...
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Kennedy to add new members to vaccine advisory panel Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to nominate seven new advisers to a scientific committee that recommends which vaccines Americans should take and when, according to two former federal officials with knowledge of the matter.
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Europe Must Act as Mosquito Diseases Intensify, Experts Warn These developments mark a turning point in Europe's ongoing battle against mosquito-borne diseases, health authorities and researchers have told Medscape Medical News. Not only are endemic disease risks growing, but climate change is opening the ...
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Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline The sugar substitutes and sugar alcohols examined in the study were acesulfame-K, aspartame, erythritol, saccharin, sorbitol, tagatose and xylitol, which are both found in certain food products and used as standalone sweeteners.
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'Shampoo' could protect against hair loss during chemo Researchers have developed a shampoo-like gel that has been studied in animal models and could protect hair from falling out during chemotherapy treatment. Baldness from chemotherapy-induced alopecia causes personal, social, and professional anxiety ...
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Artificial sweeteners consumed in midlife linked to cognitive decline Sept. 2 (UPI) -- People who consume the highest levels of artificial sweeteners during middle age show the fastest declines in cognitive functions, such as memory, as they move into their senior years, according to a study released Wednesday.
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Prevention, Early Intervention Highlighted in Updated High Blood Pressure Guidelines A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology emphasizes early treatment, close perinatal blood pressure monitoring, and incorporating the PREVENT risk calculator to personalize care.
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Georgia outlines response after CDC scales back FoodNet food poisoning tracking program Under the change, which began in July, health departments in the participating states are now required to monitor only foodborne infections caused by salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacteria (STEC). Previously ...
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Women Face 45% Higher Mortality Risk From Beta-Blockers After Heart Attack Women treated with beta-blockers (β-blockers) for post-myocardial infarction (MI) without reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) have a 45% increased risk of MI, heart failure hospitalization, or death compared with men, according to new ...
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5 Simple Tips for Better Bone Health You may think of weak bones as something only the elderly need to worry about, but by the time you turn the big 4-0, your bone density starts to decline, says Vonda Wright, M.D., a double-board-certified orthopedic sports surgeon in Orlando, FL, ...
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Viral disease that can kill deer found in 4 Michigan counties. What to know about EHD Dead deer is collected from lake. The deer died of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, also. The disease is transmitted through the bite of an infected midge, or biting fly. "In past ...
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Saliva Might Keep Fruit Juice From Rotting Teeth, Study Says By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Sept. 4, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some parents avoid giving their kids fruit juice, for fear that it might rot their teeth. But the bad effects of juice on a child's oral health could be short-lived, ...
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Half of women with hyperemesis gravidarum consider terminating their pregnancy, study finds A young woman in a hospital gown sitting on a bed with her face in her. Hyperemesis gravidarum is an extremely severe form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. (Getty ...
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Colon cancer doctor shares five life-saving lessons: Symptoms and risks you should know Dr. Karen Zaghiyan shares vital bowel cancer advice. Early screening is key, starting at 45. Colonoscopies are more effective than stool tests. Act on symptoms like bleeding or bowel changes. Seek second opinions for diagnoses. Avoid unverified online ...
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Bathroom doomscrolling may increase your risk of hemorrhoids And the painpoints may not end there. According to a new medical survey, scrolling on your smartphone while using the toilet may dramatically increase your risk of hemorrhoids. The evidence is laid out in a study published on September 3 in the journal ...
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Chagas disease from 'kissing bugs' found in SoCal. Here's what experts want you to know LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A parasitic infection called Chagas disease from so-called "kissing bugs" has made its way to California -- and it's causing some concern. The infection can spread in several ways, mainly through those bugs, and it can cause ...
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Study finds Black patients experience heart failure 14 years earlier Disparities in education and access to insurance mean that heart failure hits Black American adults nearly 14 years earlier than it does White Americans, new research shows. Among Black patients, heart failure typically sets in at about 60 years of age ...
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Could Diabetes Drug Metformin Change Metal Levels in Your Blood? By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Sept. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The diabetes drug metformin has been a mystery for more than six decades. The most prescribed diabetes med in the world, metformin is very effective in lowering blood ...
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WHO EPI-WIN Webinar: community protection for cholera: Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Cholera remains a significant global public health threat, closely linked to inequality and inadequate social and economic development. Since 2021, the world has seen a surge in cholera cases. As of late June 2025, over 287,000 cases and more than ...
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Pensacola woman almost lost leg and life to vibrio bacteria after swim in Sound Gallagher started showing symptoms three days after she went boating with her husband and daughter behind the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and swam near Quietwater Beach in Santa Rosa Sound. Gallagher believes the bacteria infected her body through a ...
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'Dangerous' Chagas disease confirmed in California, raising concerns for Bay Area Chagas disease is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, a parasite that is typically spread via the triatomine bug, also known as the kissing bug. The infection spreads when an insect that contains the parasite feeds on a host and their feces gets into the bite ...
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A new study suggests meat could protect against cancer deaths. Is that true? The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the WHO, has long classified red meat, including beef, pork, lamb and mutton, as probably carcinogenic. And processed meats such as bacon and sausages are classified as definite carcinogens.
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Extreme morning sickness found to carry heavy emotional and physical burden The national survey, published in PLOS ONE, is one of the most comprehensive investigations into the lived experience of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)-a severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy – in Australia.
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A 'kiss' from this bug could lead to life-threatening illnesses decades later While many people with Chagas disease may be asymptomatic, about 20-30% of infected people can develop life-threatening chronic conditions like cardiac and gastrointestinal complications. By Christina Bravo • Published September 3, ...
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Chagas disease carried by the kissing bug spreading across US: What to know Health experts say Chagas disease is now considered an endemic in the US. · Those at UCLA Health believe about 45,000 people in LA County are already infected with the disease. · Symptoms during the acute phase include eyelid swelling, fever, fatigue, body ...
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Why is it so hard to find the source of a legionnaires' outbreak? A graphic of the legionella bacteria. Legionella bacteria most commonly causes one of two diseases: A mild illness known as Pontiac fever; and legionnaires' disease, a type of severe pneumonia. (The ...
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Extreme Morning Sickness Leading Women to Consider Abortion, Study Finds The staggering toll of hyperemesis gravidarum—an extreme form of morning sickness—on pregnant women has been revealed by a new study, with more than half of subjects saying they had considered ending their pregnancy because of the condition.
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Genetic variant disrupts brain's cleanup crew increasing Alzheimer's risk To better understand microglia, imagine the brain as a bustling city, full of nerve cells or neurons, sending important messages back and forth, said Gopal Thinakaran, CEO and endowed chair of the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute and the paper's ...
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American Heart Association rolls out new high blood pressure guidelines High blood pressure (including stage 1 or stage 2 hypertension) affects nearly half (46.7%) of all adults in the U.S. and is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and around the world.
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Smell loss emerges as the early behavioural sign of Alzheimer's A recent study in Nature Communications examines how the early loss of the brainstem locus coeruleus (LC) noradrenergic axon influences olfactory dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Reduced olfactory sensitivity in Alzheimer's disease.
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