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Common Painkillers May Accelerate Antibiotic Resistance, Study Warns Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a global public health threat. Recent reports estimated that 4.95 million deaths in 2019 were associated with AMR. Beyond antibiotics, it has also been shown that the use of nonantibiotic medications (NAMs), ...
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Covid Vaccines in First Trimester Not Tied to Birth Defects, Study Finds A study of hundreds of thousands of infants in France did not find any increased risk of birth defects among those whose mothers received a Covid vaccine in the first trimester, building on previous evidence for the vaccines' safety.
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Three large turkey farms in Minnesota hit with H5N1 avian flu APHIS also noted several outbreaks in backyard flocks, most recently in Malheur County, Oregon, affecting 70 birds. Also reported are two Idaho backyard outbreaks in Gem and Madison counties, and a small backyard flock in Racine County, Wisconsin.
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Obesity remains high in the US., but more states showing progress, a new report finds Nineteen states had obesity rates of 35% or higher in 2024, down from 23 states the year before, according to an analysis of the latest data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC data was analyzed by the nonprofit group ...
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AI used to help diagnose dementia in UK first Artificial intelligence is being used to help diagnose dementia more quickly and accurately. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in south east Wales is the first in the UK to begin the study, which will eventually be rolled out to 1,000 patients at ...
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Locally acquired chikungunya reported in New York state, first US case in 6 years "While the 2025 mosquito season is essentially over with cooler weather in Nassau County, this case serves as a reminder to take precautions against mosquito bites during the season and when traveling to areas where mosquito-borne illnesses are present.".
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Unusual mosquito-borne chikungunya virus case reported in US The person infected in Long Island likely got the virus after being bitten by an infected mosquito, the New York State Department of Health said in a statement. The case was confirmed through testing at the department's Wadsworth Center.
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Researchers report 'astounding' obesity surge in US The prevalence of obesity in the U.S. could rise sharply under a new definition of the condition released earlier this year by the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission, according to research co-authored by Harvard-Mass General specialists.
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Student at Neshaminy High School dies after contracting Meningitis, district says A student at Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, Pennsylvania has died after contracting Meningitis, district officials say. "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of a member of our school community, Ryan Duffy, who passed away ...
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Raccoon that tested positive for rabies captured inside Baltimore school A raccoon that tested positive for rabies was captured inside Fallstaff Elementary Middle School in Baltimore on Tuesday, according to the city's health department. The raccoon was seen outside the school during dismissal, before it went inside through ...
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What to know about the chikungunya virus after NY confirms 1st locally acquired case The state Department of Health said the virus, which has been spreading in China and elsewhere, was identified in a person living in Nassau County on Long Island. By The Associated Press • Published October 14, 2025 • Updated 12 mins ago.
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Policy Meets Prognosis: Medicaid Expansion Related to Long-Term Cancer Survival A study recently published in Cancer Discovery has linked Medicaid expansion in US states with better long-term survival in cancer patients, particularly among vulnerable populations and patients with high-risk cancers. 1,2.
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This AI system can diagnose sepsis with 99% accuracy before it becomes life-threatening Researchers fed medical data from patients at home, in the ambulance and in the emergency room to build to a machine learning model and built a nearly perfect diagnostic tool that could help doctors save lives. Headshot of Kate Rix. by Kate Rix.
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More exposure to mom's voice may prevent preemies' language delays 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, Burke Neurological ...
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Prentiss County, Mississippi, confirms first CWD-positive deer A hunter-harvested white-tailed buck in Prentiss County, Mississippi, has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), the county's first detection. In a news release, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) said the ...
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As some kids got COVID-19 vaccines this fall, one group of children were left out Then-9-year-old Kailey Ford gets her second COVID shot at CPS' Theodore High School vaccination clinic in the Albany Park neighborhood in 2022. In 2025, COVID shots can be harder to access for children.
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New York confirms first locally acquired Chikungunya case in US since 2019 Laboratory testing at the department's Wadsworth Center confirmed the case in Nassau County, the agency said in a statement released on Tuesday. Keep up with the latest medical breakthroughs and healthcare trends with the Reuters Health ...
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First Locally-Acquired Case Of Chikungunya Virus Reported In New York What Causes Chikungunya? Chikungunya is a viral disease caused by chikungunya virus (CHIKV), which is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus is most common in Africa, ...
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How to protect yourself and your family this flu season Doctors agree: The single most powerful tool we have against the influenza virus is the annual flu vaccine. The vaccine helps: Protect you from getting sick; Make flu symptoms milder if you do ...
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Astrocytes revealed as key players in stabilizing long-term emotional memories Why are we able to recall only some of our past experiences? A new study led by Jun Nagai at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan has an answer. Surprisingly, it turns out that the brain cells responsible for stabilizing memories aren't neurons.
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San Joaquin County reports first human West Nile virus case of the year This mosquito-borne disease was first detected in California in 2003 and is now routinely found throughout the state. Doctors warn that symptoms of serious infection include fever, severe headaches, stiff neck, disorientation, or confusion.
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Bay Area health officials recommend flu, COVID shots despite CDC dropping universal recommendations SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- Despite the CDC dropping their COVID-19 universal vaccine recommendations, Bay Area health officials have a different opinion. They say the COVID vaccine remains the best way to protect yourself and others.
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After Cancer: Study Explores Caring-Healing Modalities for Survivors As cancer survivorship rates continue to rise, about 30% of people living with or beyond cancer experience lasting emotional challenges such as anxiety and depression. New research underscores the importance of supporting the emotional and psychological ...
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What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and how is it diagnosed? Unpacking questions about ADHD Gold Coast psychiatrist Associate Professor Savio Sardinha, who specialises in ADHD, says it's "a very genetic, bio-chemical, and neurological condition". Dr Sardinha says social and cultural influences could also be ...
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Viewpoint: We owe parents real data before we mess with kids' vaccination schedule In the United States, the childhood vaccination schedule has played a critical role in virtually eliminating life-threatening infectious diseases that once hospitalized and killed thousands of children each year. Now, however, the Center for Disease ...
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More measles in South Carolina as US nears 1600 confirmed cases A new update from the South Carolina Department of Health (SCDH) says the state's measles outbreak has grown by 5 cases, to 16 infections since July, including 12 cases that are part of an Upstate outbreak that has seen two schools send hundreds of ...
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ACS: 2020 to 2024 Saw Jump in Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Before Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery The researchers found that from quarter 1 2020 to quarter 4 2024, the proportion of patients with at least one preoperative GLP-1 RA prescription increased from 5.6 to 26.9 percent. Among patients without type 2 diabetes ...
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Can you get a COVID-19 vaccine? The short answer: Yes, it's up to you Confusion has swirled this fall about who can receive a COVID booster, as federal health officials reworked general recommendations for who should receive the vaccine. At first the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the COVID-19 vaccine ...
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Local pediatricians criticize Florida's plans to end mandates for childhood vaccinations Gainesville pediatricians say they are concerned about the impact Florida's plans to remove mandated childhood vaccine requirements may have on school children, saying it could prompt stronger outbreaks for illnesses and affect immunocompromised ...
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Gene therapy shows long-term success in children with rare immune disorder Adenosine deaminase deficient severe combined immunodeficiency (ADA-SCID) is a rare, life-threatening disease that prevents children from living a normal life. It is caused by mutations in the gene that creates the enzyme adenosine deaminase, which is ...
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Air pollution and Parkinson's: What a 292000-person study reveals about hidden risks The present study investigated associations between ambient air pollution exposure and PD onset in a large Northern Ireland population cohort, a region noted by the authors as having a comparatively low-pollution context. The researchers ...
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Combining prebiotics and omega-3 is key to better immune and metabolic health The findings of the study, which are published in the Journal of Translational Medicine, show that a synbiotic - a combination of naturally fermented kefir and a diverse prebiotic fiber mix - produces the most powerful anti-inflammatory effects among the ...
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Cardiovascular Health in Young Adulthood Tied to Outcomes 35 Years Later During 35 years of follow-up, the researchers identified four distinct CVH trajectory patterns. The moderate-to-low declining and moderate declining CVH trajectories had a substantially higher risk for incident CVD compared with the persistently high CVH ...
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The Power of Mammograms and Why Some Women Avoid Them If a simple annual screening could help someone you love survive cancer, wouldn't you encourage them to get screened? Yet, almost half of eligible U.S. women don't get annual mammograms (breast cancer screening), and around 1 in 10 have never had one ...
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Study finds no link between mRNA COVID vaccines early in pregnancy and birth defects mRNA COVID-19 vaccination in the first trimester of pregnancy isn't tied to an elevated risk of 75 major congenital malformations (MCMs) affecting 13 organ systems, supporting the safety of the vaccines in early pregnancy, French researchers write ...
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Experts call for action against imposter participants in health studies Imposter participants threaten the integrity of health research and, by extension, the policies and clinical decisions built on it, warn experts in The BMJ. Eileen Morrow and colleagues at the University of Oxford say the research community "must ...
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Brief Bouts of Exercise Improve Cardiorespiratory Fitness The researchers found that exercise snacks significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness in adults (g = 1.37) and muscular endurance in older adults (g = 0.40); evidence was of moderate and very low certainty, respectively.
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Training your brain may improve focus and attention But there's a new twist to that scientific conundrum: According to a new clinical trial, the success of brain training in slowing cognitive decline may depend on the type of game and how it affects certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
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Stay Aware of Breast Cancer This October and All Year Long Published on October 15, 2025. Mammogram screening October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when pink ribbons and T-shirts are signs of the season, yet more importantly, these colorful reminders can save lives.
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The US is facing an obesity epidemic. New report details the best and worst states. Each year the organization analyzes data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to track U.S. obesity rates and offer policy solutions. This year's recommendations include reversing cuts to federal nutrition programs and urging the U.S. Food ...
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When medication isn't enough for chronic back pain Another doctor referred her to Dr. Tommie Berry, Jr. at Temple Health, a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation - also known as a physiatrist. Dr. Berry says his goal is to restore ...
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Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Hearing loss and dementia—what's the connection? Not only does hearing loss affect your quality of life as you age, but researchers are discovering just how closely it may be tied to memory and thinking skills. Studies show that people with moderate to severe hearing loss are about 50% more likely to ...
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Loneliness and isolation associated with higher death risk in cancer patients Loneliness and social isolation are linked to a heightened risk of death from cancer as well as from all causes among those with the disease, finds a pooled data analysis of the available research published online in the open access journal BMJ ...
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Trump's Request To Remove Aluminum From Vaccines Is Risky, Experts Warn An effort to remove the trace of metal from childhood inoculations would compromise the nation's shot supplies, leaving Americans vulnerable to infectious diseases, health officials say. The president acknowledged the case against aluminum is limited.
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Birdkeepers urged to be vigilant following confirmed case of bird flu Wild birds migrating from mainland Europe during the winter period can spread Avian influenza to poultry and other captive birds. The disease can have a devastating impact on local bird populations and the poultry industry. Birdkeepers can ...
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Study: We're losing the war against drug-resistant infections faster than we thought Antibiotics have turned once-deadly infections into minor inconveniences. They make lifesaving interventions, from surgery to chemotherapy, safer. But every time this powerful tool gets used, there's a risk — antibiotic resistance.
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Experimental gene therapy restores immune system function in children with genetic immune disorder Severe combined immunodeficiency due to adenosine deaminase deficiency, or ADA-SCID, is caused by mutations in the ADA gene, which creates an enzyme essential for immune function. For children with the condition, day- ...
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Prostate cancer breakthrough could help men with late-stage disease live longer The strategy employs existing cancer drugs, or those in development, to effectively slow tumour growth and induce cancer cell death. Researchers aimed to combine drugs attacking proteins that promote cancer cell survival.
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New tick found in Kansas, but K-State leads familiar fight Researchers at the Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory are helping agricultural producers stay informed as Kansas confirms the first live detection of the Asian longhorned tick — an exotic, invasive species with cattle and human health implications.
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Asthma update: The final piece of the puzzle? "Lung conditions, the leading driver of winter pressures within our NHS, are responsible for one in eight emergency admissions in England – higher than heart disease, musculoskeletal conditions and cancer," says Sarah Sleet, chair of the Taskforce for Lung ...
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