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	health Daily update ⋅ October 24, 2025
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	Medscape Clostridioides difficile Risk Factors Clarified for Deaths and Progression From Colonization to Infection Medscape Sustained exposure to high-risk antibiotics strongly predicted the likelihood that patients with C difficile colonization will progress to an infection. Following infection, White patients were at a greater risk for death from C difficile infections than ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.nytimes.com DNA Identifies 2 Bacterial Killers That Stalked Napoleon's Army www.nytimes.com Napoleon's army was starving and freezing as it withdrew from the failed invasion of Russia in 1812. It was also stalked by additional killers: bacterial infections. When a group of French researchers set out to answer which infectious diseases helped ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Brain's Waste Clearance System Implicated in Dementia Medscape In a large UK Biobank study, MRI markers of disrupted cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and glymphatic flow predicted future dementia and were closely linked to vascular risk factors, including high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and arterial stiffness. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN New study debunks myth of the 'London Underground mosquito' CNN The myth originated during World War II when Londoners sheltering from German warplanes in subway stations had to endure bites from mosquitoes. The pests were so well adapted to the city's subterranean tunnels that, in the following decades, biologists ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Bird Flu Is Back. Here's What to Know Scientific American After a summer lull in U.S. cases of avian influenza in both poultry and dairy cattle—and no human infections reported in the country since February—the virus is back. Bird flu ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Fitness Apps Undermine Motivation For Some Users, Experts Say U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Oct. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fitness and calorie counting apps are meant to boost people's spirits, helping them become healthier by tracking their progress. But many find them to be a complete downer ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Avian flu detections in wild birds, including waterfowl, spike across US CIDRAP APHIS also reported that a black bear in Larimer County, Colorado, was infected with a Eurasian H5 avian flu strain. Six Canada geese in Campaign County, Illinois, died from H5N1, as did six ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Rapid early spread of bird flu in Europe raises fears of fresh crisis Reuters Countries order poultry indoors to protect from virus · Human risk low, but bird flu's spread to mammals worries · Disease has lead to the culling of tens of million poultry · France has been vaccinating ducks to curb outbreak. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Cataract Surgery Becoming An In-Office Procedure, Experts Say U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Imagine popping by your eye doctor's office for a quick cataract surgery. That appears to be the future for this vision-enhancing procedure, researchers reported Saturday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newswise We're putting weighted vests to the test. Here's what our research shows. Newswise Nearly a decade ago, Kristen Beavers, who studies safe ways for older adults to lose weight, began asking whether weighted vests could help this population drop pounds without sacrificing vital bone mass and lean muscle. Now, in 2025, she routinely ... Flag as irrelevant
	Neurology Advisor Cardiovascular Disease in Menopause: Confronting the Monolithic Health Curve Neurology Advisor Regarding potential mechanisms involved in the menopause-CVD connection, "It is possible that the changes associated with estrogen ups and downs help to precipitate this rapid CVD risk accumulation," Dr Santoro said. "The ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Measles Outbreak Spreads Beyond Utah-Arizona Border, 123 Cases Reported U.S. News & World Report THURSDAY, Oct. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A growing measles outbreak along the Utah-Arizona border has spread to nearby communities, making it the nation's second-largest this year, health officials confirmed. At least 123 people have been infected, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News@Northeastern Early introduction to peanuts reduces allergies. Here's how and why you should feed your babies peanuts. News@Northeastern New research shows a major and significant reduction in childhood peanut allergies on the heels of guidelines that parents introduce peanuts in infancy. The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, "is one of the first reports suggesting that ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY What to know about getting a flu shot this year USA TODAY It's that time of year again. The season when flu (influenza), RSV, COVID-19 and other common respiratory illnesses spread further has arrived with the cooler weather. It's sending many to pharmacy lines and waiting rooms to get up to date on ... Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network The Evolution of AI Models in Mammography With Robert Nishikawa, PhD AJMC.com Managed Markets Network AI-powered mammography is enhancing breast cancer screening and early detection through cutting-edge radiology insights. Advertisement. Studies focused on applying deep- ... Flag as irrelevant
	KXII-TV Study says COVID-19 vaccines prolonged life of some cancer patients KXII-TV People with advanced lung or skin cancer who were taking certain immunotherapy drugs lived substantially longer if they also got a Pfizer or Moderna shot within 100 days of starting treatment, according to preliminary research being reported Wednesday in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK Five scary myths about sugar this Halloween – by a nutritionist The Conversation UK The World Health Organization recommends that "free sugars" (sugar that is added to foods, plus sugars naturally present in honey, syrups and fruit juices) make up less than 10% of total energy intake, and ideally under 5%. Flag as irrelevant
	Prevention.com Scientists Find Taking This Many Steps Could Extend Your Life Prevention.com New research suggests a new step count goal for older adults. The step count is approachable for many. Walking just one to two days a week can lead to big cardiovascular benefits—doctors weigh in. Flag as irrelevant
	E&E News Report ties dirty air to more than 600K dementia deaths globally E&E News Some 626,000 people worldwide died from dementia in 2023 stemming from air pollution exposure, according to a new report that further documents the links between dirty air and debilitating neurological diseases. That estimated tally accounted for more ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net A little walking goes a long way: 4000 steps linked to lower mortality in older women News-Medical.net Together, these findings challenge the long-held "10,000-step" myth and redefine what 'enough movement' means for everyday health. The current study aimed at investigating the impact of different daily step thresholds on the risk of cardiovascular disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK Is Halloween more trick than treat? The dangers of overeating sugar, liquorice and sherbet The Conversation UK Sugar starts its damage the moment it hits your mouth. It feeds the many colonies of bacteria living there, which proliferate and release acids that corrode tooth enamel. Prolonged exposure then wears through to the deeper layers of the tooth, causing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pulmonology Advisor Cardiovascular Disease in Menopause: Confronting the Monolithic Health Curve Pulmonology Advisor In recent years, however, emerging research has begun to shed light on these issues, including the elevated risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) associated with perimenopause and menopause. Increased CVD Risk Linked to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Only 15% of women reported getting screened for breast cancer in Canada in past year: study CBC.ca Ontario lowered mammogram self-referral age a year ago, but some communities not being reached, doctors say. Muriel Draaisma, Talia Ricci · CBC News · Posted: Oct 24, 2025 2:00 AM PDT | Last Updated: less than a minute ago. Text to Speech Icon. Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Only 15% of women reported getting screened for breast cancer in Canada in past year: study CBC.ca Ontario lowered mammogram self-referral age a year ago, but some communities not being reached, doctors say. Muriel Draaisma, Talia Ricci · CBC News · Posted: Oct 24, 2025 2:00 AM PDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago. Text to Speech Icon. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Sydney All-Stations Challenge for polio takes pair to every station in one day ABC News The All-Stations Challenge is a fundraiser to contribute to the global fund to eradicate polio. Once a global disease, polio is now endemic in just two countries. What's next? Members of Rotary will ride Sydney trains to every single station on Friday. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Australia says H5 bird flu suspected in sub-Antarctic island Reuters CANBERRA/SYDNEY, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Australia said on Friday that scientists had seen symptoms consistent with the destructive H5 bird flu strain on its sub-Antarctic Heard Island in the Southern Ocean, after unusual levels of deaths of elephant seals. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Revolutionizing cataract surgery with office-based oral sedation News-Medical.net A new study on office-based cataract surgery is challenging traditional approaches to the procedure, demonstrating that patients can undergo successful surgery with minimal oral sedation instead of with intravenous (IV) sedation at hospitals or ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Updated guidelines published for pediatric CPR and emergency cardiovascular care News-Medical.net The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association (the Association), a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, have published updated guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency ... Flag as irrelevant
	Jagwire – Augusta Advocate, survivor of men's breast cancer works to help others Jagwire – Augusta Men's Breast Cancer Awareness Week, observed Oct. 17-23, shines a light on a lesser-known truth: Men can get breast cancer too. Early detection saves lives, yet symptoms like lumps or skin changes are often overlooked. Cecil Herrin knows this firsthand ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Why We Know So Little About What Medications Are Safe for Pregnancy Scientific American And scientists actually have studied SSRIs in pregnancy fairly extensively. But while these two types of drugs have been widely studied, that's more the exception than the norm. In fact, most clinical trials and drug studies explicitly exclude people who ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Natural History Museum Origins of the London Underground mosquito revealed The Natural History Museum The insect, which became known as the London Underground mosquito, is known by scientists as Culex pipiens form molestus. Evolutionary biologists have long believed that it evolved from the bird-biting pipiens form in response to rapid human development, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance DNA reveals the real killers that brought down Napoleon's army Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Study identifies the two pathogens that helped destroy Napoleon's Grande Armée during its 1812 retreat from Russia. 24 October 2025; 3 min read; by Linda Geddes; Republish this article. Republish this article. Disclaimer. If you would like to republish ... Flag as irrelevant
	Technology Networks Menstrual Cycle and Menopause Influences ADHD Symptoms in Women Technology Networks The condition frequently remains undiagnosed because women tend to display inattentiveness and internalized symptoms rather than the hyperactivity and impulsivity often observed in men. These less visible behaviors can be mistaken for anxiety, mood ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News New, More Dangerous Mpox Strain Found in 3 Californians Infectious Disease Advisor A milder strain, Clade 2, was responsible for the 2022 mpox outbreak that sickened about 30,000 Americans and continues to circulate at low levels. However, some cities, including Los Angeles, have reported an uptick in cases, with 118 infections confirmed ... Flag as irrelevant
	CHOC Inside Halloween treats with a healthy twist CHOC Inside Teal Pumpkin Project treats! This bucket includes non-candy items such as necklaces, bracelets, games and pencils for children with food allergies. Healthy Halloween swaps. Apple "monster ... Flag as irrelevant
	Loma Linda University Health Breast Cancer – Myths vs. Facts Loma Linda University Health During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ami Patel, MD, medical oncologist at Loma Linda University Cancer Center, debunks common myths surrounding the disease. MYTH: You can only develop breast cancer if you ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dermatology Advisor Women With ADHD Face Later Diagnosis, Worse Outcomes Than Men Dermatology Advisor Laura Oltra-Arañó, from Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron in Barcelona, Spain, and colleagues analyzed differences in ADHD severity, its comorbidity with other psychiatric disorders, and its impact on psychosocial functioning by sex. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Discovery could pave the way for new generation of RNA-based cancer treatments News-Medical.net Researchers fhave created a new type of drug molecule that can precisely destroy TERRA, an RNA molecule that helps certain cancer cells survive. Using advanced "RIBOTAC" technology, their compound finds TERRA inside cells and breaks it down without ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Measles outbreak in northern Nova Scotia declared over CBC.ca "Across Canada, we're seeing the consequences of declining vaccination rates. Immunization remains our best defense against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases." Public Health said there are no known active cases of measles in Nova Scotia. Flag as irrelevant
	RCP London Pregnancy, medicine and inequality: why we must do better RCP London Dr Lucy Mackillop FRCP, consultant obstetric physician, reflects on the inequalities experienced during pregnancy in medical research, mortality and healthcare. Pregnancy is a time of profound physiological change, yet women and people who are pregnant ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pulse Quitting Smoking Helps Maintain Better Long-Term Cognitive Health Rheumatology Advisor Smokers who quit had memory and fluency scores that declined more slowly than continuing smokers in the six years following smoking cessation (difference in memory decline: P = 0.036; difference in fluency decline: P = 0.030). Results did not differ by age ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cook County Department of Public Health Free Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic - Arlington Heights Cook County Department of Public Health CCDPH is providing residents with free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations from 8AM to 4PM at the Arlington Heights Health Center. Walk-ins are welcome and no appointment is needed. Vaccinations are available for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of ... Flag as irrelevant
	We Love Cycling How Much Coffee Lowers Mortality Risk? And When Does It Stop Helping? We Love Cycling "The health benefits of coffee might be attributable to its bioactive compounds. But our results suggest that the addition of sugar and saturated fat may reduce the mortality benefits," said Fang Fang Zhang, senior author and nutrition professor at Tufts ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net People with both cavities and gum disease may face higher ischemic stroke risk News-Medical.net Ischemic strokes are the most common type of stroke and occur when a clot or blockage reduces blood flow to the brain, depriving it of oxygen and nutrients. Cavities are holes in the tooth enamel caused by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington State Standard New map tracks measles exposures across Washington Washington State Standard Afraid you may have been exposed to measles? Washington's Department of Health is launching an online tracker showing locations where people with the disease visited. Washington has seen 11 confirmed measles cases this year, almost all of which were ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Kim Kardashian's Aneurysm Scare: What It Reveals About Silent But Deadly Brain Risks NDTV When Kim Kardashian revealed a "little brain aneurysm" and Emilia Clarke shared her survival of two serious aneurysms, the spotlight turned to a condition that can strike silently. Advertisement. Written by: Shreya Goswami · Health; Oct 24, 2025 10:37 ... Flag as irrelevant
	BIOENGINEER.ORG Urban pests traveled with ancient humans www.science.org On page 355 of this issue, Haba et al. (2) report that this mosquito, Culex pipiens form molestus, has a backstory with humans that dates to ancient Middle Eastern settlements. Their work buries a popular idea that molestus evolved recently from surface ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Cannabis for chronic low back pain . . . and other research www.bmj.com Of 198 people who had no history of atrial fibrillation and were continuously monitored using electrocardiography for a year following CABG surgery, 95 (48%) had at least one episode of atrial fibrillation lasting at least two minutes. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Zoonotic Escherichia coli and urinary tract infections in Southern California journals.asm.org Extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) is the leading cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs) worldwide and may be transmitted from food animals to humans via contaminated meat. However, the contribution of zoonotic ExPEC strains to UTIs ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News IVF test could misjudge embryo health, study finds BBC News Researchers have raised concerns about the reliability of a widely used IVF screening method, which checks for chromosomal abnormalities. Scientists at the Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research, University of Cambridge, said the test, ... Flag as irrelevant

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