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	health Daily update ⋅ October 21, 2025
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	CIDRAP C difficile deaths more common among Whites, people in large urban areas CIDRAP New research presented at IDWeek 2025 shows a stark racial divide in deaths from Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). In a review of data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a team led by researchers from AdventHealth ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP With 3rd case of locally acquired clade 1 mpox in California, officials warn of community spread CIDRAP Officials with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and local health departments have confirmed a third case in Los Angeles County of the more severe clade 1 mpox infection that was locally acquired, according to a CDPH news release. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening Los Angeles Times Nurse Rod Salaysay works with all kinds of instruments in the hospital: a thermometer, a stethoscope and sometimes his guitar and ukulele. In the recovery unit of UC San Diego Health, Salaysay helps patients manage pain after surgery. Flag as irrelevant
	www.cidrap.umn.edu Sales data show antibiotic consumption rising in Southeast Asia, Africa www.cidrap.umn.edu Using the IQVIA MIDAS database, Chinese and US researchers analyzed changes in consumption patterns of World Health Organization (WHO) AWaRe (Access, Watch, and Reserve) and non-recommended antibiotics across 74 countries and regions from 2010 through 2021 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Sedentary Behaviour During Early Pregnancy Tied to Higher Risk for Preeclampsia Medscape They included 1405 pregnant women (mean maternal age, 31.5 years) who presented for either an early ultrasound scan or the second trimester ultrasound examination. Accelerometers were used to measure sedentary behaviour and physical activity levels ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Shingles vaccine tied to significant reductions in risk of dementia, heart disease, and death CIDRAP Vaccination against herpes zoster (shingles) may reduce the risk of heart disease, dementia, and death in adults aged 50 and older, according to Case Western University research presented yesterday at IDWeek 2025 in Atlanta. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Vision Restored Using Prosthetic Retinal Implant The New York Times The patients' blindness occurs when cells in the center of the retina start to die, what is known as geographic atrophy resulting from age-related macular degeneration. Without these cells, patients see a big black spot in the center of their vision, with ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Last Ebola patient in DR Congo discharged; countdown to end of outbreak starts CIDRAP Yesterday the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that last patient being treated for Ebola virus disease in an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was released from the hospital. "The recovery kicks off a 42-day countdown to ... Flag as irrelevant
	PBS NewsHour Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies PBS NewsHour A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in the real world. Peanut allergies began to decline in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Brains Remember Stories Differently Based on How They Were Told Scientific American Telling the same story in different ways can change the brain networks that the listener uses to form memories. By Allison Parshall edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier. Open book surrounded by closed books with purple covers on a purple background, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Drug Combo Lowers Death Risk in Advanced Prostate Cancer by 40% Healthline A drug combination already used in advanced prostate cancer now appears to significantly extend survival when given earlier. In males whose cancer returned after surgery or radiation, pairing enzalutamide with leuprolide cut the risk of death by more ... Flag as irrelevant
	UMN News Talking seasonal vaccines with University of Minnesota UMN News Professor Rebecca Wurtz. Credit: University of Minnesota and Getty Images. October is generally considered the beginning of flu season, and the CDC recently updated the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Military.com Reduce Dementia Risk by Having Fun with These Ways to Move Military.com Just as much as the physical benefits, another reason we should keep exercising as we age is to protect our brains. Yes, staying active for as long as possible can help our cognitive health quite a bit. Each person lowers the risks of dementia and ... Flag as irrelevant
	FierceBiotech ESMO: Grail eyes FDA review with boosted performance data from Galleri cancer blood test FierceBiotech Grail is on a mission to have its cancer blood test become a core part of U.S. screening for a range of tumors. Now, it's detailing its latest data as it heads to the FDA. Back in June, Grail revealed a top-line peek at data from the so-called ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bay News 9 Ahead of flu season, pediatric doctors notice leap in vaccine hesitancy Bay News 9 "They've seen many more families that are questioning or refusing the vaccines than ever before," said Dr. Juan Dumois, pediatric infectious disease physician at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. Right now ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hub at Johns Hopkins Five Johns Hopkins faculty members elected to National Academy of Medicine The Hub at Johns Hopkins Founded in 1970, NAM addresses critical health and medicine issues both domestically and abroad. Membership is considered one of the highest honors in health and medicine. The announcement of the 100 new members was made today ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Study shows peanut allergy decrease from early introduction guidelines ABC News The study, published Monday, looked at health record data for about 40,000 children and found that peanut allergies dropped by 43% for those whose households followed new feeding recommendation guidelines last updated in 2017. The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Governing Government Shutdown Leaves States Unarmed in Tracking Disease Governing As the federal shutdown continues, states have been forced to fall back on their own resources to spot disease outbreaks — just as respiratory illness season begins. The shutdown has halted dashboards and expert analysis from the federal Centers for ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC Life Breastfeeding boosts immune cells that protect against breast cancer Nature.com Pregnancy and breastfeeding induces the accumulation of specialized immune cells that reduce the chances of breast cancer developing, finds a study in humans and mice that is published in Nature today. Breastfeeding is known to reduce the risk of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times New, More Dangerous Mpox Strain Found in 3 Californians Monthly Prescribing Reference HealthDay News — A more dangerous strain of mpox, a virus that causes painful lesions and flulike symptoms, has been detected in three California residents who had not traveled internationally. Officials said this is the first known local spread of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Scientist Obesity-Related Cancers Are Rising in Young and Old The Scientist Elevated early-onset cancer incidence is accompanied by similar increases in older adults as well, and that rising obesity rates may play a role, study shows. Written by ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Scientist Everything is perimenopause now – but what if it's not? New Scientist Many of the signs of perimenopause can also be symptoms of other conditions, and some of these get increasingly dangerous if they're misdiagnosed. By Starre Vartan. 20 October 2025. ES Leer en Español. Illustration of a telescope focusing in on signs ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Having children and breastfeeding reduces breast cancer risk by triggering immune system, study finds ABC News They found women who had given birth and breastfed accumulated lasting protective immune cells, which were shown to reduce risk and improve defence against triple-negative breast cancer. What's next? Understanding how reproductive ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report AI Counts Kids' Bites In Fight Against Obesity U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Oct. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new AI-driven bite counter is in development to help counter childhood obesity – potentially even tracking kids while they eat and urging them to slow down. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Is rising obesity fueling cancer rates among young adults? ABC News ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula explains how a surge in obesity may be contributing to an increase in cancer cases among young adults, according to a new study. · October 21, 2025. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape COVID-19 Vaccines: Navigating the Chaos of Conflicting Guidance Medscape The receding of the pandemic and the understandable desire to return to normalcy has made COVID-19 vaccines a lower priority for many of our patients. However, family physicians should keep in mind that from October 1 ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Heavy drinking fuels Alzheimer's disease by igniting brain inflammation and protein damage News-Medical.net A new review uncovers how chronic alcohol consumption accelerates Alzheimer's pathology through oxidative stress and neuroinflammatory cascades, while spotlighting promising molecular and metabolic interventions to protect the brain. Flag as irrelevant
	Endocrine Society Stronger Grip Strength Protects Against Obesity-Related Outcomes Renal and Urology News (HealthDay News) — Strong grip strength may protect against obesity-related complications, according to a study published online in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Manrong Xu, from Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net AI system watches kids eat to reveal how bite habits predict obesity risk News-Medical.net Eating behaviors shed light on the risk for overconsumption and obesity. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition presents a deep learning system to analyze bite behavior among children, using videos that record children's meals. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Anti-malaria funding cuts could lead to 'deadliest resurgence ever', study warns The Guardian Slashed contributions from wealthy countries to an anti-malaria fund could allow a resurgence of the disease, costing millions of lives and billions of pounds by the end of the decade, according to a new analysis. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical News Today Skipping breakfast may increase hypertension, high blood sugar risk Medical News Today Metabolic syndrome is a collection of health problems, like high blood pressure, that increase the risk for even worse outcomes, like stroke. Multiple factors can impact metabolic syndrome, and experts are seeking to understand the best strategies for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Amgen A Bold Goal for Stronger Bones: Preventing 3 Million Fractures by 2033 Amgen But everything changed when Susan started experiencing persistent, debilitating back pain. A bone density test revealed that she had severe osteoporosis that had weakened her spine, leading to painful compression fractures. Susan now reflects on how things ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Antioxidants could reduce your risk of death. Here's how to add more to your diet The Independent Increased antioxidant intake from whole foods has been linked to a decreased risk of death · The research: Food, not supplements · About the author · Foods rich in antioxidants · Other tips · Join our commenting forum. Flag as irrelevant
	The Scientist How the Art of Storytelling Alters Memory Formation The Scientist Psychologist Signy Sheldon from McGill University aimed to find this out. She and her colleagues spun narratives that described everyday events and created two versions that focused on either conceptual or perceptual details. In their study, published ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Blood proteins reveal MS immune system attack starts years before symptoms News-Medical.net By the time patients start seeking care for multiple sclerosis (MS), the disease has already been damaging their brains for years. But until recently, scientists didn't understand which brain cells were being targeted or when the injury began. Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent The health conditions that may increase your risk of dementia The Independent Experts identified 'critical time windows' in which certain illnesses pose the greatest risk to patients · Common early symptoms of dementia · Join our commenting forum. Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network 3 New Study Findings to Look Out for at Menopause Society 2025 AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Earlier menopause may increase dementia risk due to its impact on brain aging and cardiac function, necessitating sex-specific dementia prevention strategies. Women experiencing early menopause face a 27% higher risk of metabolic syndrome, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Some Albertans frustrated, Health Link overwhelmed as COVID-19 shots roll out to general public CBC.ca Some Albertans struggled to book COVID-19 shots as the province's fall immunization campaign opened to the general public on Monday. By late afternoon, Health Link had been flooded with more than 10,000 calls related to the COVID vaccine alone and a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Spectrum News 1 Hand-foot-and-mouth disease spreads in Wisconsin schools Spectrum News 1 Symptoms of the disease can include mouth sores that appear as small red spots and a skin rash that shows up on hands and feet that can sometimes turn into blisters. Symptoms can also include itching, fever and sore throat. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Nunavut making 'steady progress' toward zero tuberculosis cases by 2030, gov't says CBC.ca Two Nunavut communities are still facing outbreaks. As of Aug. 31, five people were diagnosed with active TB and 67 people with new latent TB in Arviat this year. Between Jan 1, 2023 and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox Baltimore Drug citations barely budge after three mass overdoses in Baltimore neighborhood Fox Baltimore Three mass overdose incidents, when roughly 45 people over dosed, have shaken Baltimore's Penn North neighborhood since July. Yet newly released citation data shows only a handful of tickets were written for drug-related offenses in the area, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun Keeping children safe during hand, foot and WellSpan Health "Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common viral infection that primarily affects young children, although anyone can catch it," Dr. Vinitha Moopen, pediatrician at WellSpan Family & Pediatric Medicine in Rothsville said. Flag as irrelevant
	Action News 5 Hand, foot and mouth disease confirmed in 30+ schools, daycares in Shelby Co. Action News 5 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County Health Department says that the outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) that was previously thought to be isolated to one elementary school has affected nearly three dozen education centers countywide. Flag as irrelevant
	American Heart Association About 9 in 10 haven't heard of condition that affects nearly 90% of US adults American Heart Association CKM health includes the heart, kidneys and metabolic system (responsible for creating, using and storing energy, which affects weight and blood glucose level). These systems are connected and function together. When one system is functioning poorly, it can ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Daily briefing: Gene that causes obesity also shields against heart disease Nature.com Rare forms of the MC4R gene could explain why some people with obesity maintain good heart health. Plus, grant success is getting tougher in Europe and the solution to an iconic CIA cryptographic puzzle. By. Flora Graham. Flora Graham. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times New York Confirms First Local Chikungunya Case in 6 Years Dermatology Advisor HealthDay News — A Long Island resident has tested positive for the chikungunya virus, the first locally acquired case in the U.S. since 2019, New York state health officials announced. The infection was detected in a Nassau County resident who began ... Flag as irrelevant
	Optometry Advisor New Definition of Obesity Led to Increased Prevalence of Obesity Optometry Advisor Obesity was defined as body mass index (BMI) above the traditional threshold plus at least one elevated anthropometric measure or BMI greater than 40 (BMI-plus-anthropometric obesity) or BMI below the traditional obesity threshold with at least two ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.unicef.org Vaccines during pregnancy: Which vaccinations are recommended – and why www.unicef.org Why are some vaccinations recommended in, or before, pregnancy? First, they protect the fetus from vaccine-preventable diseases that can cause congenital anomalies, neurological disorders, and even miscarriage or stillbirth. Flag as irrelevant
	theconversation.com Stroke can happen to anyone – an expert explains how to spot the signs and act fast theconversation.com There are two main types of stroke. In an ischaemic stroke, blood flow to the brain is blocked, usually by a clot in a blood vessel. Without oxygen, brain cells begin to die, which can cause loss of movement, speech, memory or even death. In a haemorrhagic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Conexiant Cancer incidence rates rising similarly among young, older adults www.healio.com An international investigation that evaluated cancer rates from 42 countries found younger and older adults both had increased incidence of breast, endometrial, kidney and thyroid cancers, and leukemia. Flag as irrelevant

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