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	health Daily update ⋅ October 8, 2025
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	Medscape Cancer's Hidden Cost: Billions Lost Due to Premature Deaths Medscape A recent analysis found that premature deaths from cancer cost the world an estimated $566 billion in lost wages and unpaid contributions in 2022 — equivalent to 0.6% of the global gross domestic product (GDP). The study, led by the International ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times 'Bluetoothing': Blood-Sharing Drug Trend Fuels Alarming Global HIV Surge The New York Times The blood-sharing practice, which is many times riskier than sharing needles, has helped fuel one of the fastest-growing H.I.V. epidemics in Fiji and grown widespread in South Africa, another infection capital, according to public health authorities and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP West Nile death reported in California CIDRAP "West Nile virus can be a deadly disease and we encourage everyone to take precautions to reduce their risk of mosquito bites." West Nile is the leading mosquito-borne illness in the continental ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Risks of Tramadol Likely Outweigh Benefit for Chronic Pain MedPage Today The opioid analgesic tramadol reduced chronic pain levels compared with placebo, but appeared to double the risk of harm, a review of 19 clinical trials suggested. In a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis, tramadol improved chronic pain on the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Health Rounds: Genetics play a role in higher depression risk for women Reuters Oct 8 (Reuters) - (This is an excerpt of the Health Rounds newsletter, where we present latest medical studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To receive the full newsletter in your inbox for free sign up here). Genetic factors contribute more to depression ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post What a gut microbiome scientist wants you to eat every day The Washington Post You can make your gut microbes happy by doing the following, Corbin said: Limit your intake of ultra-processed foods, and try to eat items that contain plenty of fiber, particularly those that contain a special type of fiber called resistant starch. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Young Adults Who Stay Heart Healthy Have Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk Healthline New research shows that building heart-healthy habits during young adulthood (and earlier) may determine your risk of heart disease decades later. In a 40-year study of more than 4,200 young adults, those with better heart health early on maintained it ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report More Patients Using GLP-1 Drugs Prior To Weight-Loss Surgery U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Many more folks fighting excess weight are using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Zepbound to cut pounds before undergoing bariatric surgery, a new study says. Flag as irrelevant
	AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Pulling Back Funding for Research COuld Leave HIV Treatment in Worse State: Patrick Sullivan, DVM, PhD AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Patrick Sullivan, DVM, PhD, an infectious disease epidemiologist and professor of epidemiology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, spoke about the effects that funding cuts to both HIV prevention and HIV cure research could have on making those ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Sorry soda lovers, less than 1 can a day could cause this health problem, new study says USA TODAY You might want to skip your afternoon soda. Even moderate amounts of artificially sweetened and sugary drinks are both associated with an increased risk of liver disease, according to a new study. As little as 9 ounces of a sugary drink per day raises ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Hospitals to reintroduce face masks in Covid spike BBC News Two hospitals are to reintroduce compulsory face masks in some areas in response to a growing number of Covid-19 cases. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust said it would apply to parts of the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Telford's Princess Royal ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Why this itchy skin condition is more treatable than many realize USA TODAY What is eczema? Eczema, formally known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition "that occurs because the skin's natural barrier is defective, which causes the skin to be more sensitive to ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 7 San Diego Potential tuberculosis exposure reported at Chula Vista's Innovation High School NBC 7 San Diego Tuberculosis is an airborne disease spread through the inhalation of bacteria from an infected person. County health officials said individuals in congregate settings such as schools are at higher risk of exposure. "Symptoms of active TB ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Whooping cough cases soar in Florida, state records show Tallahassee.com State leaders have announced intentions to repeal vaccine mandates, prompting pediatricians to consider creating their own outbreak alert system. Pediatricians are concerned about the rise in cases, especially for infants and unvaccinated children who are ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Whole genome sequencing may guide care for thousands of breast cancer patients News-Medical.net Although the technology is rapidly becoming cheaper – Ultima Genomics has recently announced that it can sequence a human genome for US$100 – it is not widely used across the NHS. Offered through the NHS Genomic Medicine Service ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas County Health & Human Services reports first West Nile virus death of the year NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth The resident was a man in their 70s with underlying medical conditions and diagnosed with the more serious neuroinvasive form of the disease known as West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease (WNND). Watch NBC ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Daily Loss of Smell May Linger After COVID-19 Renal and Urology News The researchers found that among 1,393 infected participants with self-reported change or loss, 79.8 percent had hyposmia on the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test (UPSIT), including 23.0 percent with severe microsmia or anosmia. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Peter Whybrow obituary The Guardian Many, but not all, of these patients are pre-menopausal women, where their bipolar disorder is driven by oestrogen-thyroid hormone interaction in the brain. In bipolar disease, too little thyroxine is circulating, and when a woman is pre-menopausal, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Medicaid Expansion Linked to Better Cancer Survival at 5 Years MedPage Today States that expanded Medicaid coverage had significantly better cancer survival among patients in rural and high-poverty areas as compared with non-expansion states, data from U.S. cancer registries showed. Five-year cause-specific survival improved by ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Exercise snacks may help improve heart and lung health in sedentary adults News-Medical.net Exercise snacks-intentional short bursts of physical activity-may be an effective way of boosting the cardiorespiratory fitness of physically inactive adults, finds a synthesis of the available research, published online in the British Journal of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ideastream Antibiotic-resistant bacteria cases climb in Northeast Ohio and nationally ideastream The infections, resistant to a powerful class of drugs called carbapenems, can cause potentially deadly pneumonia and bloodstream infections. The CDC says cases in the U.S. jumped more than 460 percent between 2019 and 2023. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times A Plea From Doctors: Cool It on the Supplements The New York Times Earlier this year, a 49-year-old man visited Dr. Danielle Belardo, a cardiologist, with chest pain. For some time, he had been treating his high cholesterol not with the statin suggested by his doctor, but with berberine and red yeast rice supplements. Flag as irrelevant
	American Academy of Sleep Medicine Advancements in home sleep apnea tests: Bridging convenience and clinical effectiveness American Academy of Sleep Medicine A traditional HSAT, referred to as a type III sleep study, typically includes airflow, respiratory effort, heart rate, and oxygen saturation. These channels offer important information with fewer wires compared to the in-lab PSG, resulting in high ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of Florida Study calls for universal vaccination for pregnant women, children against RSV University of Florida A team of researchers led by a University of Florida Health scientist recommends the universal immunization of pregnant women and infants against RSV, following a yearslong assessment of the impact of hospitalizing children with respiratory syncytial ... Flag as irrelevant
	Research shows a simple strategy can protect babies from malaria-carrying mosquitoes NPR In sub-Saharan Africa, a child under five dies nearly every minute from malaria. But new research suggests baby wraps treated with insect repellant can protect them. ... Together, we chart the course. You ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC7 Chicago American Cancer Society pushing 'early detection and prevention' this Breast Cancer Awareness Month ABC7 Chicago Dr. Deepa Sheth is the breast imaging chief at Illinois Prime hospitals and an American Cancer Society spokesperson. She joined ABC7 Chicago Tuesday. She talked about breast cancer rates climbing; what the American Cancer Society ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Taste-based flu test that detects infection within minutes News-Medical.net Influenza infections have significantly decreased since 2020 due to personal protective measures adopted during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to prevent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission. Flag as irrelevant
	Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Despite a wave of misinformation, Pakistan's HPV introduction campaign covers ground Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance The online rumour-mill sowed doubts among Pakistani parents, but an energetic effort to build trust paid off, with more than 9 million girls protected from cervical cancer. 8 October 2025; 6 min read; by Adeel Saeed; Republish this article ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK The mental toll of menopause – what women really feel The Conversation UK The study, which involved interviews with 42 women who experienced suicidal thoughts and behaviour during perimenopause or menopause, exposes a troubling pattern. Women in crisis are being prescribed antidepressants instead of hormone replacement therapy ( ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTHR Yes, men can get breast cancer | Real Men Wear Gowns WTHR INDIANAPOLIS — For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 13News is highlighting the importance of early detection and not just for women, but men, too. While most often found in women, about one out of every 100 breast cancer diagnoses in the United States is ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Aberdeen A&E is first to introduce routine HIV testing BBC News Patients treated in A&E in Aberdeen will be the first in the country to be routinely offered a potentially life-saving test for HIV and Hepatitis B and C. It follows a successful trial at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary last year during which around 25 people ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIS10 Outbreak page launched after more cases of measles confirmed in Spartanburg Co. WIS10 SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed two additional cases of the measles as part of the ongoing outbreaking Spartanburg County. Officials said as of Tuesday, a total of seven measles ... Flag as irrelevant
	The ASCO Post Immunogenicity of RSV Vaccines in Immunocompromised Allogeneic HSCT Recipients The ASCO Post In patients rendered immunocompromised by allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), a single dose of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine within the first year afterward resulted in low seroconversion rates, as reported by ... Flag as irrelevant
	How to avoid 6 common protein mistakes The Daily Briefing Despite its critical role in metabolism, appetite, and muscle maintenance, many Americans still fall short on protein — or get it from the wrong sources. Writing for the Washington Post, Anahad O'Connor breaks down six of the most common mistakes ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pryor Information Publication AI Identifies Pediatric Asthma Subgroup at High-Risk for Pneumonia, Influenza Vaccine Advisor Children with asthma at high risk for acute respiratory infections (ARIs) may be identified via an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered "digital biomarker" that uses 2 natural language processing algorithms. These were among study findings published in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Institute of Cancer Research Innovative dual treatment shows promise in tackling deadly cancer The Institute of Cancer Research Pancreatic cancer is known for being difficult to treat, and it remains one of the deadliest cancers. This study suggests that mechanical disruption and viral immunotherapy can work together to alter the nature of the immune cells surrounding the tumour, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Your 'sleep profile' sheds light on health, lifestyle and cognition, new study shows NBC News People with this pattern of poor sleep experienced daytime impairment and negative emotions, including fear, stress and anger. In addition, people in this group showed worse mental health, such as depression, anxiety and internalizing behavior. Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Colon cancer: the risks of ultra-processed foods and the need for early detection The Guardian I have a genetic deficiency, which ultimately meant I was eligible for immunotherapy treatment. That, along with surgery, thankfully means I have made a full recovery. My main reason for writing is ... Flag as irrelevant
	MD Magazine Sugar-, Artificially-Sweetened Beverages Both Linked to Increased MASLD Risk MD Magazine Key Takeaways · Liu, L et al. Sugar- and low/non-sugar-sweetened beverages and risks of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and liver-related mortality: A prospective analysis of the UK Biobank. · UEG. Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Clinical Practice Guidelines Issued for Diabetes Distress The Cardiology Advisor The authors noted that asking about and assessing diabetes distress should form a routine part of effective, person-centered care. Conditional recommendations support psychological and psychoeducational interventions for the management of diabetes distress ... Flag as irrelevant
	countynewscenter.com Tuberculosis Exposure Reported at Innovation High School in Chula Vista countynewscenter.com The County's Tuberculosis Prevention and Care Program, in collaboration with Innovation High School at 310 Broadway, Chula Vista CA 91910, are working to notify students and staff who were potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB) at Innovation High ... Flag as irrelevant
	UBC News What to know about COVID-19 vaccines this fall UBC News As fall virus season approaches and COVID-19 cases show early signs of increasing, UBC experts answer common questions about 2025 vaccines and this year's immunization program. Dr. Fawziah Lalji (FL), professor in the faculty of pharmaceutical sciences ... Flag as irrelevant
	South Carolina Public Radio Measles outbreak reported in Spartanburg County, total SC cases at 10 South Carolina Public Radio Eight of those cases are in Spartanburg County, the state public health department said. South Carolina is one of 42 state outbreaks that have reported a total of 1,544 measles cases as of Sept. 30, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation AU 1 gene, 1 disease no more – acknowledging the full complexity of genetics could improve and personalize medicine The Conversation AU Genetic inheritance may sound straightforward: One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it's usually to try to identify a disease-causing gene to help guide diagnosis and treatment. But for most health conditions, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Health authorities approve new plan to tackle NCDs in the Americas News-Medical.net Health authorities from across the Americas today approved a new 2025-2030 Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) during the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The plan marks a ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report ACIP Changes Recommendation for MMR, Varicella Vaccination Vaccine Advisor Previously, the CDC recommended that separate MMR and varicella vaccines be given for the first dose in children aged 12 to 47 months, but that the combination MMRV vaccine could be given to those age groups if parents or caregivers expressed a preference. Flag as irrelevant
	RACGP 'Concerning' findings from new tramadol study RACGP Researchers analysed data from multiple trials, finding an elevated risk of heart disease with little benefit to patients suffering chronic pain. Woman with back pain Researchers said tramadol use for pain relief should be 'minimised to the greatest ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.cam.ac.uk 15000 women a year with breast cancer could benefit from whole genome sequencing www.cam.ac.uk Whole genome sequencing is a powerful technique that involves analysing the DNA of both the patient and their tumour to look for genetic changes, or mutations. This provides information on the underlying cause of the tumour and what is driving it. Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net PAHO introduces new tool to accelerate disease elimination in the Americas News-Medical.net These include vaccine-preventable diseases, neglected tropical and zoonotic diseases, sexually transmitted infections, vector-borne diseases, and others like cervical cancer and tuberculosis. The Best Buys for Disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	timesofindia.indiatimes.com 1 in 28 women is at risk of breast cancer: Consuming 6 foods can significantly reduce the risk timesofindia.indiatimes.com Pomegranate is rich in ellagitannins, compounds that help block cancer cells from multiplying. These bioactive elements also reduce estrogen-driven cell growth, one of the major mechanisms linked to breast cancer. Leema Mahajan recommends one ... Flag as irrelevant

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