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Back to school: Nurse seeks training to help bridge mental health care gap in rural NC

NC Health News

By Jennifer Fernandez As the mental health crisis for adults and kids worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ivy Bagley decided to go back to school for one more certification. A nurse practitioner for 17 years, Bagley saw more and more children needing help in eastern North Carolina. Many ended up waiting months for appointments or being sent to doctors an hour or more away, she said.

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How to choose a pet care facility 

Public Health Insider

We love our pets here in King County. With some of the highest pet ownership rates in the country, its clear our furry (and not-so-furry) companions are a big part of our lives. Whether you're booking a grooming day for your pup or boarding your pet while you're away, you want to feel confident they'll be safe, happy, and healthy while in someone elses care.

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FDA launches effort to review infant formulas

The Hill

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new initiative Tuesday titled "Operation Stork Speed" aimed at reviewing infant formula ingredients and expanding available options. According to the FDA, the goal of its new initiative is to ensure the "quality, safety, nutritional adequacy, and resilience of the domestic infant formula supply." In 2022, the U.S. infant formula supply was hampered following the temporary closure of Abbott Nutrition's Michigan facility due to bacteria contaminat

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Second measles case identified in Washington state

Public Health Insider

We have identified a second case of measles in Washington state. This case is linked to a previous case of measles in King County from late February. The individual was not in any public spaces while infectious. The post Second measles case identified in Washington state appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.

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Rewind the Session: Clinical Trials – The Importance of Diversity, Community Engagement and Sickle Cell Disease Education

Black Health Matters

Presented By Sanofi Victoria Dibiaso MPH, Priscilla Pemu, MD, Kasey Boynton, Constance D. Benson, Chris Lundy, BSCN Victoria Dibiaso, MPH, Priscilla Pemu, MD, Kasey Boynton, Constance D. Benson, and Chris Lundy BSCN addressed the audience with vulnerability and expertise. According to the Journal of American Medicine Pediatrics , “Sickle cell disease is one of the most common genetic disorders, affecting more than 100,000 individuals in the US and 20 million people worldwide.” It aff

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Alpha-Gal Syndrome after Ixodes scapularis Tick Bite and Statewide Surveillance, Maine, USA, 2014–2023

Preventing Chronic Disease

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Cannabis use found to raise heart attack risk among younger adults

News Medical Health Sciences

Marijuana is now legal in many places, but is it safe? Two new studies add to mounting evidence that people who use cannabis are more likely to suffer a heart attack than people who do not use the drug, even among younger and otherwise healthy adults.

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When did human language emerge?

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Humans' unique language capacity was present at least 135,000 years ago, according to a survey of genomic evidence. As such, language might have entered social use 100,000 years ago.

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A global movement to address the health impacts of air pollution

News Medical Health Sciences

In an unprecedented show of unity, more than 47 million health professionals, patients, advocates, representatives from civil society organizations, and individuals worldwide have signed a resounding call for urgent action to reduce air pollution and to protect people's health from its devastating impacts.

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Yearly HIV prevention injection shows promise in clinical trial

The Hindu

The lancet study also suggests that more research with diverse populations are essential to confirm its long-term safety and effectiveness before widespread use

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Genetic study reveals hidden chapter in human evolution

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Modern humans descended from not one, but at least two ancestral populations that drifted apart and later reconnected, long before modern humans spread across the globe.

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Vegan diets aid weight loss, but cutting animal-based processed foods matters most

News Medical Health Sciences

A vegan diet rich in low-fat plant-based foods can lead to significant weight loss, regardless of food processing levels, whereas reducing processed animal foods is strongly linked to lower body weight.

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Stroke rehabilitation drug repairs brain damage

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study has discovered what researchers say is the first drug to fully reproduce the effects of physical stroke rehabilitation in model mice, following from human studies.

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Healthy plant-based diets linked to longer life for people with cardiometabolic disorders

News Medical Health Sciences

People with cardiometabolic disorderssuch as obesity, diabetes and heart diseasecould increase their chances of living longer by adopting a healthy plant-based diet, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).

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Feline therapy: Study suggests cats could fill an assistive niche

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

For years, therapy dogs have ruled the world of animal-assisted services (AAS), offering stress relief to college students, hospital patients, and those in need of emotional support. But research suggests that some cats might also have what it takes to join the ranks of therapy animals -- bringing their purrs, gentle headbutts, and calm demeanor to the field.

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$1 million CPRIT grant focuses on AI to improve prostate cancer outcomes

News Medical Health Sciences

Erzsbet Mernyi, a statistics research professor at Rice University, and co-investigators at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Pratip Bhattacharya, professor of cancer systems imaging, and Dr. Patrick Pili, assistant professor of genitourinary medical oncology, were awarded $1 million by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to develop artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can identify lethal forms of prostate cancer earlier and improve treatment selectio

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Foodborne Illness Acquired in the United States—Major Pathogens, 2019

Preventing Chronic Disease

Foodborne Illness in the United States, 2019

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Keto controversy? Experts say it’s here to stay

News Medical Health Sciences

Low-carb and ketogenic diets offer sustainable solutions for chronic disease, enhancing metabolic health and supporting weight loss through dietary changes.

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How to stop being surprised by extreme weather

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A team of scientists have brought together methods to see beyond the limitations of conventional weather records, which typically only cover the past century.

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Eating a variety of plants helps infants build a stronger gut microbiome

News Medical Health Sciences

Diverse plant-based diets in early childhood drive gut microbiome maturation, with weaning stage emerging as the dominant dietary signature across global populations.

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Onset of Alpha-Gal Syndrome after Tick Bite, Washington, USA

Preventing Chronic Disease

Onset of Alpha-Gal Syndrome, Washington, USA

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Could tea during pregnancy give your baby a brain boost? Research says yes

News Medical Health Sciences

Maternal tea consumption during pregnancy particularly in the second and third trimesters is associated with improved cognitive, fine motor, and gross motor skills in 3-year-olds, while coffee intake shows no significant impact, according to a Chinese cohort study of 1,423 mother-child pairs.

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Revolutionary blueprint to fuse wireless technologies and AI

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Virginia Tech researchers say a true revolution in wireless technologies is only possible through endowing the system with the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) that can think, imagine, and plan akin to humans. Doing so will allow networks to break free from traditional enablers, deliver unprecedented quality, and usher in a new phase of the AI evolution.

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Lymph node transfer proven effective for lymphedema after breast cancer surgery

News Medical Health Sciences

A multicenter study led from Finland has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery.

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Fostering Intergenerational Connections: The Role of Continuing Day Treatments in Promoting Well-Being Across Generations

The New Social Worker

The most effective treatment I have had the honor of witnessing is the power of community. Continuing Day Treatments utilize a milieu approach to allow clients to form communities they often dont have elsewhere.

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New study challenges traditional view of functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis

News Medical Health Sciences

Functional dyspepsia (FD) and gastroparesis (GP) are gastrointestinal disorders often managed as separate conditions.

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Innovative infant wearable uses artificial intelligence for at-home assessments of early motor development

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The smart MAIJU jumpsuit offers a novel approach to at-home monitoring of infants' early motor development. The wearable device combines expertise in medicine, measuring technology and AI, enabling objective and accurate assessment of children's motor skills without the presence of researchers.

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Breast cancer treatments contribute to aging acceleration in survivors

News Medical Health Sciences

A new research paper was published by Aging (Aging-US) on March 7, 2025, titled "Accelerated aging associated with cancer characteristics and treatments among breast cancer survivors.

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Bacteria invade brain after implanting medical devices

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Brain implants hold immense promise for restoring function in patients with paralysis, epilepsy and other neurological disorders. But a team of researchers has discovered that bacteria can invade the brain after a medical device is implanted, contributing to inflammation and reducing the device's long-term effectiveness.

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How strong is the link between red meat and cancer? New study to put the evidence to the test

News Medical Health Sciences

This research protocol systematically reviews existing studies on red and processed meat consumption and cancer risk, assessing their credibility and consistency to provide a clearer understanding of potential health impacts.

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Fostering Intergenerational Connections: The Role of Continuing Day Treatments in Promoting Well-Being Across Generations

The New Social Worker

The most effective treatment I have had the honor of witnessing is the power of community. Continuing Day Treatments utilize a milieu approach to allow clients to form communities they often dont have elsewhere.

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Heavy menstrual bleeding could be a key cause of fatigue during menopause

News Medical Health Sciences

Fatigue and lack of energy are as much a part of menopause as hot flashes, interrupted sleep and mood swings.

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163 paneer samples tested by FSSAI in Karnataka 

The Hindu

On March 3, following media reports and social media posts about adulteration, the Chief Ministers office had asked the Commissioner of FSSAI to immediately examine the quality of paneer in Karnataka

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Early use of anti-obesity medication doubles weight loss

News Medical Health Sciences

Adding an anti-obesity medication just one month after behavioral therapy begins-rather than waiting the currently recommended six months-can more than double weight loss for patients who struggle initially with lifestyle changes alone, according to new research published in Nature Medicine from a team at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

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