Fri.Nov 08, 2024

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Getting more light in the day and less at night is good for your health. Here's why

NPR Health

Diet, exercise and sleep are fundamental to our health, but so it our relationship to light. A massive, new study suggests light-driven disruption can take years off our lives.

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Link between COVID-19 and long-term risk of autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders

News Medical Health Sciences

COVID-19 survivors may develop autoimmune conditions long-term, with risks varying by severity and vaccination status, necessitating continued health vigilance.

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Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report

The Hindu

Products sold by companies including Nestle, Pepsico and Unilever were assessed as part of a global index published by the Access to Nutrition Initiative

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Chimpanzees perform better on challenging computer tasks when they have an audience

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

When people have an audience watching them, it can change their performance for better or worse. Now, researchers have found that chimpanzees' performance on computer tasks is influenced by the number of people watching them. The findings suggest that this 'audience effect' predates the development of reputation-based human societies, the researchers say.

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AIG hospitals opens centre to tackle high H. Pylori infection rates in India

The Hindu

The bacterial infection, which often begins in childhood, is almost 10 times more prevalent than diabetes in the country and is a major cause of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers and even stomach cancer, according to doctors

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Elephant turns a hose into a sophisticated showering tool

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Tool use isn't unique to humans. Chimpanzees use sticks as tools. Dolphins, crows, and elephants are known for their tool-use abilities, too. Now a report highlights elephants' remarkable skill in using a hose as a flexible shower head. As an unexpected bonus, researchers say they also have evidence that a fellow elephant knows how to turn the water off, perhaps as a kind of 'prank.

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Traditional Chinese herb shows promise against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

News Medical Health Sciences

Zizyphi spinosi semen demonstrates neuroprotective effects, improving cognitive function and reducing amyloid and tau pathology in models of aging and dementia.

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Zika virus case detected in Gujarat, patient discharged after treatment

The Hindu

As a precautionary measure, health authorities visited the area where the person lives and carried out surveillance and tracking exercises; however no person in the area showed any symptoms of Zika infection, a statement from the government said

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Public trust in COVID-19 vaccine science influences vaccine uptake in the US

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers investigate how public trust in the science of COVID-19 vaccines has changed in the United States.

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Deep ocean clues to a million-year-old ice age puzzle revealed in new study

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study challenges theories regarding the origins of a significant transition through the Earth's ice ages. The research provides fresh insights into the ocean's role in climate during the Mid-Pleistocene Transition, an enigmatic interval of change in climate cycles that began about one million years ago.

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New study links genetic mosaicism to lower Alzheimer’s risk in adults with Down syndrome

News Medical Health Sciences

Study finds mosaicism in Down syndrome reduces Alzheimer's risk, providing new insights into genetic influences on cognitive decline and dementia progression.

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Tamil Nadu declares snakebite envenoming a notifiable disease

The Hindu

Snakebite envenomation, a life-threatening medical condition caused by venomous snake bites, is a major health concern in rural and snake-endemic regions

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Pregnancy vitamin D supplementation boosts bone density in kids up to age 7

News Medical Health Sciences

Research indicates that vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy positively impacts children's bone health and lean mass, with potential long-term benefits.

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Scarlet Macaw parents 'play favorites,' purposefully neglect younger chicks

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have discovered that scarlet macaws purposefully neglect feeding the youngest chicks in most broods, even when resources are plentiful. This results in only one or two chicks being able to fledge -- the process in which parents teach their young to fly and survive on their own -- even though broods may contain up to four chicks.

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Mediterranean diet may reduce type-2 diabetes risk in fatty liver patients

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers investigate how Mediterranean diet adherence reduces risk of type-2 diabetes in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease.

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Kerala seeks to expand public health insurance scheme to cover ‘missing middle’

The Hindu

While this may move the State closer to the goal of universal health coverage, this expansion may hinge on additional funds to be generated by charging a premium to existing beneficiaries of the State scheme, which, at present, is in bad financial shape

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AI-READI consortium launches groundbreaking diabetes data study

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers today (Nov. 8, 2024) are releasing the flagship dataset from an ambitious study of biomarkers and environmental factors that might influence the development of type 2 diabetes.

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Rockdale public health officials criticize poor communication, lack of EPA leadership in BioLab fire response

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. The many agencies that responded to the Sept. 29 BioLab chemical fire in Conyers, Georgia, communicated poorly with the public — and each other — and the EPA failed to lead, GNR Health Department leaders said Friday. It took three days for a joint information center to be established, making it hard to get accurate, timely messages to the media and the public, said Mark Reiswig, director of emergency prepared

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Age, education, and religion impact depression risk among Nigerian older adults

News Medical Health Sciences

Research shows loneliness and physical inactivity are key factors in depression among Nigeria's older adults, emphasizing the importance of social interactions.

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Now what for public health?

Your Local Epidemiologist

The U.S. election this week sent shock waves through the field of public health—not just domestically, but internationally as well. For many in public health, like me, the prospect of national leadership by individuals with an established track record of ignoring the evidence is deeply disconcerting. This has led to anxiety (and even feelings of loss and sadness).

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Work-related stress linked to poor cardiovascular health

News Medical Health Sciences

Research shows work-related stress negatively affects cardiovascular health, with implications for health behaviors and outcomes in diverse adult populations.

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5 Optimization Tips for Data-Driven Businesses

Smart Data Collective

Smart businesses need to invest in the right data collection and retention strategies if they want to utilize big data effectively.

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Spatial transcriptomics uncovers tissue niches in multiple sclerosis

News Medical Health Sciences

Mapping cell types in MS lesions reveals unique tissue niches and interactions, offering insights into the molecular drivers of multiple sclerosis progression.

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Can Track 2 Discussions Help Stem the Decline in U.S.-China Relations?

RAND

The status of U.S.-China relations calls for additional efforts beyond the usual high diplomacy to cut through the atmosphere of distrust. Unofficial or quasi-official dialogues are underway with scholars, policy analysts, and experts covering topics such as human rights, climate change, and AI.

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SARS-CoV-2 hijacks host proteins to escape immune clearance

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna and the Medical University of Innsbruck discovered that SARS-CoV-2 hijacks three important host proteins that dampen the activity of the complement system, a key component of early antiviral immunity.

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U.S. FDA proposes ending use of popular decongestant present in cold medicines

The Hindu

An agency review of the available data determined that oral phenylephrine, a major component of popular products such as Benadryl, Advil and Tylenols was not effective against nasal congestion

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Cleveland Clinic presents new findings on triple-negative breast cancer vaccine

News Medical Health Sciences

Cleveland Clinic researchers are presenting updated findings from their novel study of a vaccine aimed at preventing triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive and lethal form of the disease.

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FSSAI asks States to issue SoPs for delivery personnel to ensure safe food to consumers

The Hindu

FSSAI urges States to increase surveillance in e-commerce warehouses and tourist spots, emphasizing food safety and training initiatives.

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Exploring mouse models for studying liver fibrosis regression

News Medical Health Sciences

Liver fibrosis is a progressive and potentially reversible condition that results from chronic liver damage, which can be caused by a variety of factors, including metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), alcohol abuse, and viral hepatitis.

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Social Isolation Linked to Inadequate Nutrient Intake Among Older Adults

Mercola

As you age, maintaining a nutritious diet becomes even more important for your overall health. Healthy whole foods provide you with micronutrients that help your body stay strong, support your immune system and keep your brain functioning well. However, when you’re socially isolated, you’re probably neglecting an adequate amount of these nutrients due to various factors.

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Mountaineering mice offer insight into evolutionary adaptation to localized conditions

News Medical Health Sciences

Teams of mountaineering mice are helping advance understanding into how evolutionary adaptation to localized conditions can enable a single species to thrive across diverse environments.

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Revisiting Federal Price Transparency Proposals as the End of Congress’ Session Nears

CHIRblog

In recent years, federal price transparency rules have required hospitals and health plans to publicly post health care prices in both consumer-friendly formats and machine-readable files. However, challenges persist with data accessibility and usability, limiting its effectiveness for consumers and policymakers. Two bipartisan bills in Congress, the LCMT Act and the PRICE Act 2.0, seek to strengthen and standardize these rules.

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Watchdog calls for tighter scrutiny of Medicare Advantage home visits

News Medical Health Sciences

A new federal watchdog audit is ratcheting up pressure on government officials to crack down on billions of dollars in overcharges linked to Medicare Advantage home visits.

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Citing ‘exigency’, T.N. Health Dept posts 51 PGs to peri-urban, rural government medical colleges

The Hindu

Official sources and a number of senior doctors confirmed that these deputation/postings were made to address specific manpower shortages in medical colleges in Nagapattinam, Tiruvallur and Tiruvarur

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