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	health Daily update ⋅ October 27, 2025
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	Science Daily 'Addictive' UPF Intake More Prevalent in Older US Adults Medscape Older US adults — particularly women — who entered adolescence or early adulthood as ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) emerged in the marketplace, showed significantly higher rates of UPF addiction (UPFA) in their later adulthood than the generation before ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Mpox cases in Europe prompt vaccine reminder BBC News UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to make sure they are vaccinated against mpox, as a strain called 'clade Ib' shows early signs of local spread in some European countries. Flag as irrelevant
	WBUR How Mass. pediatricians are fighting vaccine hesitancy, one patient at a time WBUR On any given day, nurses at the Massachusetts General Hospital pediatric clinic in Chelsea administer dozens of vaccines — shots that protect children from measles, polio, hepatitis, flu and other diseases. These vaccines have been a cornerstone of ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Dry Cleaning Chemical Linked To Liver Scarring U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Oct. 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Liver disease is usually caused by alcohol, fat buildup or hepatitis B and C. But a widely used chemical might also contribute to liver scarring, researchers recently ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette State promises vaccine access amid shifting federal guidelines Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Secretary of Health Debra Bogen rolled up her sleeves late last week to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in front of media at the See-Right Pharmacy in Harrisburg. The event was part of a push to promote vaccination as cold and flu season gets underway as ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Bird flu confirmed at commercial poultry premises BBC News It is the first confirmed case in the East of England since an outbreak near Attleborough in Norfolk, in August. The disease is caused by a virus that infects birds and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Independent Observer It's often called the 'silent threat' that can lead to strokes. Here's what to know about AFib. NOLA.com Bernard is the section head of cardiac electrophysiology at Ochsner Health. A-fib, the basics. A-fib is when the atrium of the heart, or the upper chambers of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Semaglutide protects the heart beyond weight loss, SELECT trial shows News-Medical.net In the present study, researchers investigated associations between baseline adiposity measures, treatment-induced adiposity changes, and MACE risk in the SELECT trial. SELECT was a randomized, placebo- ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC4 Washington Over 40 Prince George's County Public Schools report hand, foot and mouth disease NBC4 Washington The viral illness is common among young children but it can affect anyone. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, poor appetite and other cold-like symptoms. Stream NBC4 newscasts for free ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Threat to US vaccines as CDC staff supporting key advisory panel laid off The Guardian The staff supporting the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) were let go earlier this month in a sweeping round of layoffs that gutted entire departments of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Flag as irrelevant
	WCNC.com Can eating more protein help your mind stay sharp? WCNC.com Here's how experts say the nutrient can protect brain health. ... CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As people age and look for ways to stay healthy, one nutrient is getting extra attention: protein. From restaurant menus to grocery ... Flag as irrelevant
	Aljazeera.com Could COVID-19 mRNA vaccines also fight cancer? Aljazeera.com Studies in mice and an analysis of medical records of cancer patients – who received mRNA shots for COVID-19 before starting immunotherapy for cancer treatment – revealed a startling pattern: the vaccinated patients lived significantly longer than those ... Flag as irrelevant
	KATV Early detection and genetic testing: keys to managing breast cancer risk KATV LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — It's a question so many women have asked: "If my mother had breast cancer, will I get it too?" But doctors say knowledge is power, and that power could save your life. UAMS surgical oncologist Dr. Rhonda Henry Tillman says ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT All of a sudden, dementia treatment is becoming very exciting STAT Karlawish is a professor of medicine, medical ethics, health policy, and neurology at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine and co-director of the Penn Memory Center. Welcome ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Halloween 2025: 10 health benefits of saving pumpkin seeds instead of throwing them away Times of India Pumpkin seeds keep the heart healthy in multiple ways. While their antioxidants and nutrients have a positive impact on the heart, a 2011 study published in Climacteric found that women consuming 2g of pumpkin seed oil every day for 12 weeks increased HDL ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Men need twice as much exercise as women to lower heart disease risk, study finds The Guardian Scientists analysed physical activity records from more than 80,000 people and found that the risk of heart disease fell 30% in women who clocked up 250 minutes of exercise each week. In contrast, men needed to reach 530 minutes, or nearly nine hours, a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Globe and Mail Opioid prescribing in Canada: a continued retreat from God's own medicine CMAJ Laypeople and clinicians alike often view opioids as the analgesic gold standard, even though rigorous studies show nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to be as good or better at treating both acute and chronic pain. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time linked to brain development in adolescents News-Medical.net Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and learning, according to two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital. Flag as irrelevant
	WHO | Regional Office for Africa Joint Statement by WHO, UNICEF, and Rotary WHO | Regional Office for Africa Today, as we commemorate World Polio Day 2025, we – the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and Rotary International – stand united to eradicate polio in Ethiopia and secure a polio-free world by protecting children everywhere. Flag as irrelevant
	Hartford HealthCare 6 Warning Signs of Heart Failure You Shouldn't Ignore Hartford HealthCare This often happens slowly over time, due to things like: Clogged arteries, heart attack or coronary artery disease; High blood pressure; Heart valve problems. "Other conditions like diabetes, obesity ... Flag as irrelevant
	WEMU Washtenaw County Health Department recommends flu shot as virus evolves WEMU Washtenaw County health officials are reminding area residents that the flu virus evolves each year, and it's a good idea to protect yourself with a flu shot. With the colder months upon us, viruses are more easily passed from person to person. Flag as irrelevant
	8News RHHD Encourages the 'Little Things' to Protect Against Respiratory Illnesses This Fall Virginia Department of Health "It's also important to remember basic public health prevention measures such as hand washing and covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze to reduce the chances of spreading all respiratory viruses.". Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Eye implant reverses blindness in study co-led by Pitt researcher Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A team co-led by a Pitt professor was able to restore sight to blind patients with advanced macular degeneration, according to a report published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Bird flu is back — and it could affect Thanksgiving The Daily Briefing After a summer with little activity, the bird flu virus, also known as H5N1, has hit dozens of poultry flocks, resulting in the deaths of almost 7 million farmed birds — including around 1.3 million turkeys, which could put pressure on the nation's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Israel reports 8th measles death this year Outbreak News Today The Israel Ministry of Health reported Sunday on an additional measles death in the country. A two-and-a-half-year-old toddler who was not vaccinated against measles has died from the disease. This is the eighth death from measles since the beginning ... Flag as irrelevant
	Axios North Carolina home births have nearly doubled since the pandemic Axios Why it matters: The shift reflects a growing distrust of the traditional medical system and a desire for more personalized maternity care. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV UKHSA reminds eligible groups to come forward for mpox vaccination tht.org.uk Mpox is usually a mild infection, and clade Ia and Ib mpox are no longer classified as a high consequence infectious disease (HCID). However, it can be severe in some cases. The UK ... Flag as irrelevant
	nationalpigassociation.co.uk Roslin scientists develop pigs with resistance to classical swine fever nationalpigassociation.co.uk Pigs that are resistant to classical swine fever (CSF) have been developed by esearchers at Edinburgh's Roslin Institute using gene-editing technology. Roslin's gene edited pigs. Cr Simon Lillico. The Roslin team altered a protein which the virus ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Commercial Poultry Flock in Gordon County wnegradio.com On Friday, October 24, 2025, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, together with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA – APHIS), confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) at a ... Flag as irrelevant
	MJA Insight Eat kiwifruit for constipation, new guidelines say. But ditch the high-fibre diet MJA Insight What did the guidelines look at? Researchers examined 75 clinical trials to come up with recommendations for food, drink and supplements for chronic constipation in adults. The quality of the clinical ... Flag as irrelevant
	Earth.com New drug combination slows progression of prostate cancer with BRCA mutations Earth.com In a large, international trial across 32 countries, adding niraparib to abiraterone and prednisone cut the risk of scan-defined progression by about half in that group. What the trial tested. EarthSnap. Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Hong Kong investigates first locally acquired chikungunya case Outbreak News Today She was admitted for treatment in a mosquito-free environment. The patient is now in stable condition. Her blood sample tested positive for the chikungunya virus upon laboratory testing. A preliminary investigation revealed that she visited ... Flag as irrelevant
	Neuroscience News Serial Ketamine Infusions Fail to Outperform Placebo in New Trial www.psychiatrist.com Clinical relevance: A new clinical trial found that repeated ketamine infusions offered no meaningful advantage over an active placebo for depression patients. Both groups saw mood improvements, but adjusted analyses failed to show a clinically ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Canada's measles outbreak control challenged by disinformation and distrust, doctors say CBC.ca But doctors say other problems here at home — from distrust of medical officials in vulnerable communities, to broader vaccine disinformation — could set the stage for future outbreaks. Here's what they'd like to see change. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times New guidance drove down food allergy rates, study shows www.healio.com Key takeaways: Researchers analyzed food allergy diagnoses before and after a recommendation to introduce peanut allergens early. The proportion of children with one or more food allergies fell 38% after the guidance. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Wireless Subretinal Implant Shown to Improve Central Vision in Advanced Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration Medscape The device, called PRIMA, is surgically implanted under the retina and is paired with glasses that project near-infrared light to the implant to restore vision to areas of the retina damaged by geographic atrophy — the advanced stage of dry, or ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post How The Post found growing rates of young cancer in America's Corn Belt The Washington Post In looking into shifting cancer rates, a Washington Post data analysis revealed a divergence: among young adults in the Corn Belt — Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana and Kansas — cancer diagnoses are rising more rapidly than in the country ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Do collagen supplements really work? NPR An overhead view of a bowl of powdered collagen supplement and a wooden spoon sit on. Luis Echeverri Urrea/Getty Images. Collagen supplements have been widely promoted ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Sunday Health Reset: Sunlight, Vitamin D And Weekend Outdoor Rituals NDTV As India's winter smog sets in, our exposure to sunlight and natural vitamin D drops. Here's how mindful weekend outdoor rituals can help balance health, boost immunity, and protect you from seasonal deficiencies despite hazy skies. Advertisement. Flag as irrelevant
	Spotlight SA becomes first African country to register groundbreaking anti-HIV injection lenacapavir South African Government News Agency The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has announced the registration of lenacapavir, making South Africa the first country on the continent to approve the groundbreaking twice-a-year anti-HIV injection. In March 2025, Gilead, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NewsNation Now Pros and cons of choosing a vegan diet: What to know NewsNation Now A vegan diet consists of a person eating plant-based foods (such as vegetables, grains, nuts, fruits) and not consuming products that come from animals. "Some vegans do it to improve ... Flag as irrelevant
	Asahi Shimbun VOX POPULI: Unlike empathy, quiet suffering does nothing for menopause Asahi Shimbun I was told that my estrogen levels had dropped, and I began hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to ease the symptoms by supplementing the body's hormones. Within about a week, the nausea disappeared. After ... Flag as irrelevant
	Maine Public Maine allergist calls study on reducing peanut allergies 'encouraging' Maine Public A new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics has found that early exposure to peanuts has resulted in roughly 40,000 fewer allergies in U.S. children over the past decade. Starting in 2015, guidance changed to recommend introducing peanuts to ... Flag as irrelevant

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