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	health Daily update ⋅ November 7, 2025
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	The New York Times What We Can Learn From Brain Organoids The New York Times The oldest nuggets are now seven years old. Back in 2018, Dr. Arlotta and her colleagues created them from skin cells originally donated by volunteers. A chemical cocktail transformed them into the progenitor cells normally found in the fetal human brain. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Common OTC Sleep Aid Linked to Heart Failure Risk Medscape NEW ORLEANS — Prolonged use of melatonin for the treatment of insomnia was associated with an increased risk for heart failure, hospitalization, and/or all-cause mortality, an observational study showed. Individuals with insomnia taking melatonin for a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape 1 in 10 Worldwide Report Nonceliac Gluten/Wheat Sensitivity Medscape Women Twice as Likely to Have NCGWS · About 40% adhered to a gluten-free diet. · The most common symptoms were bloating (71.0%), abdominal discomfort (46.0%), abdominal pain (36.0%), and fatigue (32.1%). Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Why next year's flu shot might not be as good as it should be NPR Centers for Disease Control (CDC) scientist in a protective air-tight suit handling. A scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in an Atlanta laboratory, wears a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Rift Valley fever cases in Senegal, Mauritania top 400 CIDRAP In animals, RVF is always severe, but in people infections can range from mild flu-like illness to hemorrhagic fevers that can be fatal. High death rate in Mauritania. All but 46 of ... Flag as irrelevant
	UC San Diego Health Meditation Retreat Rapidly Reprograms Body and Mind UC San Diego Health Researchers at the University of California San Diego have found that an intensive retreat combining multiple mind-body techniques, including meditation and healing practices, produced rapid and wide-ranging changes in brain function and blood biology. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Next up for Vaccine Integrity Project: reviewing data on birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine CIDRAP Amid concerns that federal vaccine advisors could change guidance on when children should receive the hepatitis B vaccine, the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) at the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Gazette Heavy drinking linked to worse strokes Harvard Gazette Study finds larger, deeper brain bleeds at an earlier age for patients who have 3 or more alcoholic drinks a day. A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham suggests that heavy alcohol use may lead to more severe brain bleeds and cause ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times Modern Therapies Challenge Radiation's Role in Early Breast Cancer Survival Pharmacy Times Findings from the international phase 3 SUPREMO trial (ISRCTN61145589) are reshaping how clinicians approach postmastectomy treatment for patients with intermediate-risk early breast cancer (eBC). The study found that omitting chest-wall irradiation in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times Optimal Cardiovascular Health May Help Offset Dementia Risk Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Pharmacy Times Scientists discovered that ideal cardiovascular health—measured by the AHA's Life's Essential 8 metrics—could lower the chances of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia occurring in a population set with a high genetic risk for cognitive decline. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Scientists unveil first draft of atlas of the developing brain Reuters The research charts brain development in humans and mice · Atlas could help scientists tackle brain-related disorders. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Could a Common Antibiotic Reduce Schizophrenia Risk? Medscape A Finnish registry study showed that adolescents who had received psychiatric health services and were treated with doxycycline had about a 30-35% lower risk of developing schizophrenia in adulthood compared with peers treated with other antibiotics. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC7 Los Angeles New research links melatonin to heart risk, but doctors say sleep aid may not be the real problem ABC7 Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Could melatonin affect your heart health? Many experts have questioned the research, saying it's not likely the supplement itself causes a higher risk of heart problems, but rather melatonin might be masking other problems. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Obesity: Why New Medications Are Not Miracle Cures NDTV Recently, new drugs - analogs of the gut hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) have been added to the therapeutic arsenal, raising new hopes. However, they alone will not be enough to conquer obesity. Advertisement. The Conversation; Health; Nov 07, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Perimenopause at 38? I felt robbed, says Emma Barnett BBC News Perimenopause, which commonly occurs around the age of 46, is when you have symptoms of menopause but your periods haven't yet stopped. These symptoms can include anxiety, mood swings, brain fog, hot flushes and irregular periods. Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Second-highest number of rabid bats ever recorded in LA County, officials say Los Angeles Times People have been advised to immediately report to Animal Control any bat found inside, or outdoors if the bat appears sick, active during the day, unable to fly or dead. Exposure happens whenever saliva or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chemistry World Nanobodies from alpacas and llamas could hold the key to a universal antivenom Chemistry World A novel cocktail of synthetic proteins, inspired by the unique antibodies of alpacas and llamas, can neutralise toxins from some of Africa's most dangerous snakes. The work raises hopes ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Rift Valley fever- Mauritania and Senegal World Health Organization RVF is a zoonotic disease, which mainly affects animals, but can also infect humans. The majority of human infections result from contact with the blood or organs of infected animals, but human infections have also resulted ... Flag as irrelevant
	WRCB-TV EYE ON HEALTH: Diabetes Awareness Month WRCB-TV Dr. Steven Fox, UT Family Medicine, says, "It causes damage to multiple organs in our body. Diabetes, the most common cause of blindness in our country, can damage the blood vessels in the back of the eye. It's a very common risk factor for heart disease, ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Jersey skin cancer rate 'higher than Guernsey' BBC News In both Jersey and Guernsey the three most commonly registered cancers after NMSC were prostate, breast and colorectal cancer. The report written by the National Disease Registration Service, part of NHS England, incorporated data collected ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Alzheimer's breakthrough reveals how tweaking one gene shields brain connections News-Medical.net Behind the scenes, microglia, the brain's innate immune cells, crowd around amyloid plaques. Sometimes they help by walling off toxicity and clearing debris. Sometimes they harm by amplifying inflammation and stripping synapses. What tips ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Study reveals tumor defense mechanisms in colorectal cancer News-Medical.net Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide. In recent years, immunotherapies-treatments that reactivate the immune system to attack tumor cells-have transformed the treatment of many types of cancer. Flag as irrelevant
	STAT After ACIP skepticism, researchers pitch review of hepatitis B vaccine birth dose STAT If millions more Americans get access to these expensive drugs, it could improve public health by reducing obesity — and the many diseases linked to it — as well as potentially improve cardiovascular and mental health, according to early data. Flag as irrelevant
	Mississippi Free Press Trump Unveils Deal to Expand Coverage and Lower Costs on Obesity Drugs Mississippi Free Press WASHINGTON (AP)—President Donald Trump unveiled a deal Thursday with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for their popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. The drugs are part of a new generation of obesity ... Flag as irrelevant
	Respiratory Therapy US Tobacco Atlas Now Available Respiratory Therapy The report notes that cigarette smoking among US adults dropped from 42% in 1965 to 11% in 2023. Researchers also discovered that only 18.1% of eligible adults who currently smoke or formerly smoked were up-to-date with lung cancer screening in 2022, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Not just alcohol: A common household chemical can damage liver and even cause cancer Times of India A new study reveals that exposure to tetrachloroethylene (PCE), found in dry cleaning and household products, can triple the risk of severe liver scarring. This chemical, a probable carcinogen, poses a significant threat even without traditional risk ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Maternal type 1 diabetes confers a protective effect in children through epigenetic programming News-Medical.net A new study published in Nature Metabolism has identified distinct blood methylome changes in children exposed to maternal T1D. Some of these changes were related to reduced islet autoimmunity development, suggesting that epigenetic mechanisms may underlie ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Southern California Incidents of rabid bats in LA County continue upward trend NBC Southern California "Bats are vital to our environment, but they can also carry rabies, a disease that is almost always fatal once symptoms appear," Los Angeles County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis said. "Anyone who may have had contact with a bat should immediately speak ... Flag as irrelevant
	Verywell Health Want to Boost Brain Health? Focus on Your Gut Verywell Health The gut and brain communicate through the gut-brain axis, influencing mood, memory, and stress regulation. Imbalances in gut bacteria and inflammation may contribute to depression and increase Alzheimer's disease risk. A diet rich in polyphenols and ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Long-term study shows peanut patch treatment builds tolerance in toddlers News-Medical.net New research presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) offers encouraging news for parents of young children with peanut allergies. A long-term study found that a peanut patch ... Flag as irrelevant
	NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre Cutting-edge baby brain scan technology is world first NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre A team effort to develop the world's first cot-side functional neuroimaging technology to speedily detect brain injuries including cerebral palsy in newborn babies is being spearheaded in Cambridge. The three-year Fast UltraSound Imaging with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun For Lung Cancer Awareness Month, make changes The Macon Melody Editor's Note: This column was provided by Atrium Health Navicent as part of an effort to spread awareness of lung cancer. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time when doctors and groups across the nation set aside time to focus on this deadly ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Could a website help children with ADHD sleep? BBC News Families of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who struggle to sleep are needed to take part in a new study. About 70% of youngsters with the condition experience sleep deprivation at some point. The research, carried out at ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Cutting-edge baby brain scan technology is world first Cambridge University Hospitals The three-year Fast UltraSound Imaging with Optics in the Newborn (fUSiON) study, involving high-risk infants, is due start at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH). If the study is successful, the wearable device, which fits like a ... Flag as irrelevant
	WANE Study: Indiana among top 20 most obese states in the US WANE INDIANAPOLIS — Are Hoosiers fatter than Americans in other states? According to a new WalletHub study, the answer to that question might be yes. Indiana clocked in at No. 19 in WalletHub's ranking of the 50 U.S. states from fattest to healthiest. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV These Artificial Sweetener Can Accelerate Brain Ageing, Reveals Study NDTV Recent research links artificial sweeteners in zero-calorie drinks to faster brain aging. Learn about risks, safer swaps, and cognitive health tips. Advertisement. Written by: Rupashi Chhabra · Health; Nov 06, 2025 16:09 pm IST. Published On Nov 06, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India More Evidence That Shingles Vaccine Lowers Risk for Dementia NEJM Journal Watch Medical Blogs Researchers examined the electronic health records of 100 million people in the U.S to identify all shingles episodes and all vaccinations with either the first varicella-zoster virus (VZV) live vaccine or the current recombinant vaccine. Flag as irrelevant
	AFP Factcheck Baseless claims target Bangladesh's typhoid vaccine drive AFP Factcheck A UNICEF health manager says disinformation about typhoid vaccines administered to children in Bangladesh is slowing down a nationwide drive to inoculate them against the potentially deadly disease. The posts falsely claim the typhoid jab used in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Cureus Navigating Evidence on Ultra-Processed Foods and Cancer: A Narrative Review Cureus Growing evidence focuses on several possible ways UPFs may influence cancer risk, such as exposing the body to harmful additives, disrupting the balance of gut bacteria, and triggering chronic systemic inflammation. Still, a definite cause-and-effect ... Flag as irrelevant
	Axios Trump announces Medicare coverage of weight-loss drugs Axios Medicare will cover weight-loss drugs under a deal between the Trump administration and drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to cut prices for blockbuster diabetes and anti-obesity drugs. Why it matters: About 10% of Medicare enrollees will be newly ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Viewpoints: Trump's Obesity Drug Plan Light On Details; We Need A National Board To Handle Foodborne Illnesses Kaiser Health News A White House deal with Eli Lilly & Co. and Novo Nordisk to lower the prices of their popular obesity medicines, Zepbound and Wegovy, is a step toward making them more affordable and accessible to Americans — but until we have more details, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Number of bats carrying rabies is nearing a record high in LA County as officials issue stark warning The Independent About 14 percent of bats that contact people or pets in LA County test positive for rabies, with cases peaking in late summer, according to health officials. Erin Keller. In Ohio. Thursday 06 November 2025 20:08 GMT. 0Comments ... Flag as irrelevant
	Nevada Appeal Get Healthy Carson City: November marks National Diabetes Month Nevada Appeal Every November, communities across the U.S. recognize National Diabetes Month. This annual event brings awareness to diabetes, a serious disease that affects millions of Americans. Diabetes occurs when the body does not make enough insulin or cannot ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Mapped: The most (and least) overweight states in 2025 The Daily Briefing WalletHub on Tuesday released its list of the "Most Overweight & Obese States" in 2025, with West Virginia topping the list. Resource hub: Market trends in obesity care. Methodology. For the analysis, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	thesun.my Addressing the Recurrent and Protracted Cholera Outbreaks in Africa: Challenges and the Way Forward www.nature.com Globally, 1.3–4.0 million cases and 21,000–143,000 deaths are attributed to cholera every year. This burden, exacerbated by underinvestment in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), climate ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of Virginia Why Alzheimer's patients forget loved ones, and how UVA researchers are fighting back University of Virginia UVA's Harald Sontheimer, graduate student Lata Chaunsali and their colleagues found that when protective structures around brain cells break down, people may lose the ability to recognize loved ones. In lab studies, keeping these structures intact helped ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.uow.edu.au Revolutionising pancreatic cancer treatments with next-generation drug-releasing implants www.uow.edu.au Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers, with fewer than one in eight patients living beyond five years. By 2030, it is projected to be the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Flag as irrelevant
	CEPI IAVI's Lassa fever vaccine shows promise in early clinical trials CEPI West Africa is one step closer to being protected against the deadly Lassa fever disease with IAVI's vaccine candidate showing promise in the first stage of clinical testing. CEPI-backed research, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.frontiersin.org How diabetes affects sleep patterns: here are five articles for World Diabetes Day www.frontiersin.org Young people can be especially insulin resistant and make up a disadvantaged group who might have less access to high-quality healthcare, compared to adults with T2D. In a new Frontiers in Endocrinology study, researchers ... Flag as irrelevant
	www.cidrap.umn.edu Intranasal vaccine against H5 avian flu provokes broad immune response in adults in phase 1 trial www.cidrap.umn.edu Intramuscular influenza vaccines mainly trigger systemic immune responses that protect against symptomatic illness when well-matched to circulating strains. But they may be less effective at preventing person-to-person transmission than intranasal vaccines ... Flag as irrelevant

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