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	health Daily update ⋅ October 15, 2025
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	The Washington Post No amount of alcohol is safe, at least for dementia risk, study finds The Washington Post For years, the common wisdom and science was that a little bit of alcohol wasn't bad — and even beneficial — for your health: A toast to moderation. But new research published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine suggests that even light alcohol consumption ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape First Pig Liver Transplant in Living Recipient Shows Promise Medscape A multidisciplinary team from China performed the world's first successful genetically modified pig auxiliary liver xenotransplant in a living human. The liver was able to function and support the patient for 38 days, with no evidence of rejection. Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Gazette How sexism in medicine continues to endanger women's health Harvard Gazette Elizabeth Comen speaking with Janet Rich-Edwards onstage at Radcliffe. Breast cancer specialist Elizabeth Comen (right) with Janet Rich-Edwards. Photos by Veasey Conway/Harvard Staff Photographer. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News New York confirms 1st locally acquired case of chikungunya virus in 6 years in US ABC News What to know about the chikungunya virus as global cases riseThe mosquito-borne illness is spreading rapidly in tropical regions, and the CDC has issued a travel warning in China. Here's how to protect yourself before your next trip. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS New York Locally acquired chikungunya virus case confirmed in New York, health officials say. Here's what we know. CBS New York Officials believe this case was transmitted by a bite from an infected mosquito. The disease can't spread from one person to another. The patient said she contracted the illness at the end of ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Measles Outbreak in South Carolina Sparks Concern for the Year Ahead TIME More than 130 unvaccinated students at two schools in South Carolina are being quarantined after they were exposed to measles, amid an ongoing outbreak in the state—a sign, public health experts warn, that cases could continue to rise this school year. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News New York health officials confirm state's first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus ABC News MINEOLA, N.Y. -- MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A person living in New York has tested positive for the chikungunya virus in what state health officials say is the first reported transmission of the mosquito-borne illness within the United States in six years. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Japan sees early flu activity, with school closures CIDRAP Japan is seeing early and severe influenza activity this season, with health officials declaring an influenza epidemic earlier this month after viral activity has shuttered more than 100 schools. Currently Okinawa and Tokyo are experiencing especially ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times New York Confirms State's First Locally Acquired Case of Chikungunya The New York Times New York health authorities confirmed Tuesday that a person who fell sick on Long Island had been infected with the debilitating mosquito-borne virus chikungunya and appeared to have caught the virus locally — the first time such a case had been ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Cancer research into body fat and muscle scans BBC News A university has been awarded £1.2m to carry out pioneering research into how body composition could improve breast cancer treatments. The University of Southampton will partner with eight NHS trusts on the programme, paid for by The World Cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Show Promise Across Alcohol, Opioid, and Tobacco Use Disorders Pharmacy Times GLP-1 receptor agonists may treat alcohol and substance use disorders by modulating addiction-related neurobiological pathways, reducing cravings and substance use. Current ASUD treatments are insufficient, with many affected individuals not receiving ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY 7 key vitamins and minerals you get from carrots USA TODAY Nutrition experts love the usually orange – but sometimes yellow, red, white or purple – vegetables not only for their health benefits, but also because their versatility makes it easy to add nutrients to your diet regardless of your personal preferences. Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Some Popular Protein Powder Brands Contain High Levels of Lead, New Report Finds Today.com They tested a variety of popular dairy, beef and plant-based protein supplements, including powders and ready-to-drink shakes. The samples were tested for lead, arsenic, cadmium and other elements. Flag as irrelevant
	Free Malaysia Today Fatty liver disease: a growing, silent epidemic, especially among younger patients University at Buffalo Reporter UB faculty member Anthony "tony" Martinez is taking the holistic approach his La Bodega clinic has used in treating hepatitis C and substance use disorder to address what is becoming a dramatic increase — even an epidemic — in fatty liver disease. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Loneliness Linked To Lower Odds Of Cancer Survival U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Loneliness or social isolation might lower a cancer patient's odds of survival, according to a new evidence review. Cancer patients who feel lonely appear to have a higher ... Flag as irrelevant
	al.com Planes, helicopters dropping bait packets with rabies vaccine for raccoons across Alabama al.com The U.S. Department of Agriculture is distributing bait packets containing an oral rabies vaccine across 14 central and north Alabama counites to try to reduce rabies in raccoons and the related public health risks. The Alabama Department of Public ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News X-ray predicting AI could transform care – study BBC News Researchers at the University of Surrey said the developed technology used machine learning to visualise what the knee will look like in a year's time and score its disease risk. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease affecting more ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk The unusual signs of heart disease you might not spot Telegraph.co.uk There are three main types of cardiac symptoms: chest pain (including angina, when the heart muscle doesn't get enough blood flow), breathlessness (heart failure), and palpitations (heart rhythm disorders), explains Prof Augustine. Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Hundreds of Children Are Quarantined as Measles Outbreaks Spread Clinical Advisor In northwestern South Carolina, 153 unvaccinated children are under a 21-day quarantine after exposure to the virus in Greenville and Spartanburg counties, according to state health officials. In Minnesota, another 118 students in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Florida wildlife officials discover second case of 'zombie deer disease' in state The Guardian The highly contagious chronic wasting disease (CWD) was found during routine screening in the carcass of a young white-tailed doe that was struck by a vehicle in Holmes county, close to the Alabama border, early last month. Flag as irrelevant
	Geisinger Spotting RSV symptoms in adults and babies Geisinger This highly contagious lung infection is very common — so much so most people have been infected with it by age 2. It causes a range of respiratory symptoms, from those resembling the common cold to more severe conditions like bronchiolitis and pneumonia. Flag as irrelevant
	The Scientist Drunk Mice Reveal Brain Circuits Involved in Binge Drinking The Scientist Gilles Martin studies the neuronal circuits underlying binge alcohol drinking using mice models and techniques such as electrophysiology, optogenetics, and transcriptomics. Gilles Martin. "The drugs that we have available today to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona's Family Arizona rainfall brings mosquito concerns in cooler weather Arizona's Family PHOENIX (AZFamily) — With many children on fall break and temperatures staying cool, Valley parks are expected to see heavy crowds throughout the week. However, families should prepare for an unwelcome companion during outdoor activities: mosquitoes. Flag as irrelevant
	Economic Times Japan declares a flu epidemic — what this means for other nations Nature.com Japan's health authorities have declared an influenza epidemic, with thousands of people infected with the respiratory virus. The number of infections is unusual for this time of year, researchers say, and could seed outbreaks in countries that are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cardinal News COVID vaccines at public health agencies were delayed due to CDC changes. Experts say guidance hasn't changed. Cardinal News Health departments across Virginia are now able to offer free COVID shots to their clients. People with insurance have been able to receive the vaccination for a while, but delays at the federal level meant that uninsured and underinsured Virginians ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation AU Yes, ADHD diagnoses are rising, but that doesn't mean it's overdiagnosed The Conversation AU Many news outlets have reported an increase – or surge – in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, diagnoses in both children and adults. At the same time, health care providers, teachers and school systems have reported an uptick in ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Experts, Patients Highlight Barriers to Arthritis Care Amid World Arthritis Day Observance AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Arthritis affects millions, causing significant disability and impacting daily life, yet is often dismissed as part of aging. · Treatment options include medications, physical therapy, and surgery, but access is hindered by specialist shortages and economic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cook County Department of Public Health Cook County Rolls Out Saturday Vaccination Clinics for the Season Cook County Department of Public Health The very first vaccination clinic will occur at the Robbins Health Center, 13450 S. Kedzie Ave. in Robbins, Ill. on Oct. 18 from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. Appointments are not required, and the shots are free of charge. Flag as irrelevant
	mape.org MAPE member wants others to be aware of breast cancer risk mape.org Pink-branded everything, walks to raise money and a reminder each year that one in eight women will be impacted – October is breast cancer awareness month. Thanks to research, five-year survival rates surpass 90% when the cancer is detected early, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit Measles cases hit 30-year high as outbreaks spread across 41 states WDIV ClickOnDetroit Measles outbreaks are raising new concerns in schools across the United States as the CDC reports the highest annual number of cases in more than three decades. The year is not over yet, but the U.S. has already surpassed the highest number of measles ... Flag as irrelevant
	KAIT Avian flu reported in Mississippi County, chicken owners asked to protect flocks KAIT Avian flu kills 75% to 100% of infected chickens and turkeys, Cornell University reports. Chicken owners must act to prevent infection and protect their flocks. Migration patterns ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pulse Harms of tramadol 'outweigh the benefits' of GP prescribing Pulse A meta-analysis combining data from 19 studies involving 6,500 patients with neuropathic pain, osteoarthritis, chronic low back pain and fibromyalgia, found that although the opioid drug did ease pain, the effect was small and below what would be ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Rising antibiotic resistance is putting routine infections back in the danger zone News-Medical.net A new WHO analysis reveals accelerating resistance in critical pathogens and widening global inequities, urging countries to strengthen surveillance, expand access to essential antibiotics, and act now before routine infections become untreatable. Flag as irrelevant
	mezha.net Last Year's Flu Season Broke Records – Protect Yourself With the Flu Vaccine news.blueshieldca.com by Jennifer Nuovo, MD, chief medical officer, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan. GettyImages-1479505759. Many think of the flu as a mild seasonal inconvenience, but last year's flu season was a stark reminder of how severely the virus can ... Flag as irrelevant
	Weill Cornell Medicine Newsroom More Exposure to Mother's Voice After Birth May Prevent Preemies' Language Delays Weill Cornell Medicine Newsroom Credit: Shutterstock. Among preterm newborns, greater exposure to the mother's voice after birth appeared to speed up the maturation of a key language-related brain circuit, in a small clinical trial conducted by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine ... Flag as irrelevant
	UT Physicians Boost your immune system with the basics before flu season UT Physicians Proper nutrition helps lay the groundwork for a strong immune system, which is an essential defense before flu season hits. While there's no magic ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Mother's voice seems to boost language development in premature babies New Scientist Babies born too soon seem to have stronger connections in one of the major brain areas that supports language processing if they regularly heard their mother read them a story while in intensive care. By Helen Thomson. 14 October 2025. Flag as irrelevant
	FOX Carolina Is ketamine therapy safe? A patient shares her story FOX Carolina ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) — Ketamine clinics have been growing in popularity as an alternative depression treatment, but after the death of celebrity Matthew Perry, questions about the drug's safety have intensified. For Stephanie, a local mother ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net AI system predicts future knee X-rays to transform osteoarthritis care News-Medical.net These two outputs combined can give doctors and patients a clear, visual forecast of how the condition may develop over time. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that affects more than 500 million people worldwide and is ... Flag as irrelevant
	McGill Newsroom Researchers at The Neuro show a brain exercise yields benefits McGill Newsroom Alzheimer's disease involves particularly steep declines in cholinergic health. This study offers a biochemical explanation of prior findings showing these exercises reduce dementia risk and boost cognition. The researchers say this training could offer a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Public Health Agency Making menopause manageable: how healthy habits can help Public Health Agency As World Menopause Day approaches on 18 October, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting how simple lifestyle choices – particularly around nutrition, physical activity and sleep – can make a real difference to women's health and wellbeing ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.scimex.org Lonely people with cancer are less likely to survive it www.scimex.org Cancer patients experiencing loneliness are more likely to die from their cancer or another cause compared to cancer patients who are less lonely, according to an international analysis of 13 previous studies. The studies used questionnaires to assess ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.conehealth.com Fall Respiratory Illness Season Has Arrived! What to Expect www.conehealth.com Is It a Viral Illness or Fall Allergies? · Key Allergy Symptoms: Itchy, watery eyes and sneezing are common. You will not have a fever, body aches, or severe fatigue with allergies. · Duration: Viral illnesses often resolve in one to two weeks. Flag as irrelevant
	Virginia Tech Daily Breaking the parasite's code Virginia Tech Daily "It was an amazing day," said Gaji, assistant professor of parasitology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. That moment of discovery could eventually help the 40 million Americans walking around with a microscopic parasite permanently ... Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health 5 Supplements to Take With Magnesium for Maximum Health Benefits Verywell Health Magnesium is an important mineral that helps with many bodily functions including energy, muscles, nerves, bones, and blood sugar balance. However, research suggests that up to 45% of Americans are magnesium deficient.1. Ensuring you're getting enough ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times Risk of Seizure Associated With Concomitant Use of Tramadol and Antidepressants in Older Nursing Home Residents pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 1 Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University, Columbus. 2 Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville. 3 Center for Drug Evaluation and Safety ... Flag as irrelevant
	news.unchealthcare.org UNC Researchers Discover Method to Combat Antibiotic Treatment Failure news.unchealthcare.org Microbiologists at the UNC School of Medicine identify a molecule that helps boost antibiotic effectiveness against staph, tuberculosis, and salmonella. A Centers for Disease Control (CDC) microbiologist holding up two Petri dish culture plates ... Flag as irrelevant
	Endocrine Society Exploring the Role of the Gut Microbiome Across the Lifespan Endocrine Society These intestinal microbiota are not only involved in gastrointestinal physiology, but they also contribute to essential immune modulation and metabolic homeostasis. Growing evidence suggests that alterations in the gut microbiota composition are linked to ... Flag as irrelevant
	BIOENGINEER.ORG The management of heart failure: a brief look into the future academic.oup.com Genetic studies have shown that DNA is damaged in mice with HF induced by aortic constriction and an insulin-like growth factor binding cytokine is released by senescent vascular endothelial cells. A vaccine-based molecule against this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Can a Test Predict SSRI-Related Sexual Dysfunction? Medscape The Loudness Dependence of Auditory Evoked Potentials (LDAEP) test indirectly measures central serotonergic activity, which research suggests may be involved with sexual disturbances reported in up to 70% of patients who take selective serotonin reuptake ... Flag as irrelevant

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