Sat.Nov 30, 2024

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How to solve the Gen Z social isolation problem? She tried surfing and it worked

NPR Health

Young people today spend nearly 1,000 fewer hours per year hanging out with friends in person than they did 20 years ago. Some solutions for the loneliness epidemic are coming from unlikely places.

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Emerging H5N1 mutations raise risk of human infections

The Hindu

Genome sequencing identified the PB2-E627K mutation in the British Columbia teenager, which is linked to faster replication in human cells and greater severity of illness, and likely emerged during the infection

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A new generation of cancer survivors is getting diagnosed early, and living longer

NPR Health

People are getting cancer earlier and living longer, meaning they're having to figure out how to navigate various aspects of life after diagnosis.

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Haematology Department at SCB Medical College, Cuttack to be one-stop centre for sickle cell anemia

The Hindu

Odisha leads the country in the prevalence of sickle cell disease, with 89,329 individuals diagnosed from 47,62,739 screenings, translating to a disease rate of 1.88% — significantly higher than the national average of 0.

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Mission Health permanently shutters Asheville Specialty Hospital

NC Health News

By Andrew R. Jones Asheville Watchdog Mission Health has permanently closed Asheville Specialty Hospital, the only long-term acute care hospital in western North Carolina, less than two months after suspending its services following Tropical Storm Helene. “We have made the difficult decision to not reopen Asheville Specialty Hospital, a small, long-term acute care facility located inside the St.

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British lawmakers approve bill that allows the terminally ill to end their lives

The Hindu

Supporters said the law would provide dignity to the dying and prevent suffering; opponents said the disabled and elderly were at risk of being coerced to end their lives to save money or relieve the burden on family members

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Urgent need to sustain progress made in combating HIV/AIDS, says AIDS Society of India

The Hindu

India can end AIDS by implementing scientifically-validated tools without delay and scaling up the HIV response especially for those who are at risk, a press release from the Society said

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The Role of Sun Exposure in Optimizing Your Cellular Health

Mercola

The role of sun exposure for your well-being is a topic that’s close to my heart, and for more than two decades it’s one of the top recommendations that I stand firm on. One of the benefits, of course, is that it allows you to optimize your vitamin D levels — however, the benefits far surpass that, as it actually awakens the essence of your biology.

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UNICEF expresses alarm over high rate of HIV infections among young women, girls

The Hindu

As many as 77 percent of adults living with HIV have access to anti-retroviral therapy, but just 57 percent of children 14 and younger, and 65 percent of teenagers aged 15-19, can obtain lifesaving medicine, Unicef said

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Unlocking the Secrets of Gut Health

Mercola

Gut health plays in pivotal role in your overall well-being — a topic I explored in-depth in my interview with Dr. Vincent Pedre, an internist with a focus on functional medicine and gut health. Our discussion covered the intricate connections between your gut microbiome, diet, antibiotics and chronic diseases, revealing why your gut is often the cornerstone of chronic health issues.

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Acute shortage of CD4 test kits in Karnataka hits HIV/AIDS patients 

The Hindu

Acute shortage of CD4 test kits in Karnataka impacts HIV/AIDS patients, hindering treatment and monitoring of immunity.

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Longevity Expert Shares Clues About Drivers of Chronic Disease

Mercola

Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published June 30, 2024. I recently interviewed Dr. Ahvie Herskowitz, former clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, and founder of Anatara Medicine, a multidisciplinary integrative center in San Francisco. 1 Herskowitz, an internist, has a deep foundational knowledge and science background that’s ideal for treating complicated health care cases.

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4.75 crore people screened for sickle cell anaemia, 0.38% diagnosed: Health Minister Nadda

The Hindu

Hydroxyurea has been included in the National Health Mission's Essential Drugs address the issue of access to medicine, the Health Minister informed the Lok Sabha

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SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled for potential salmonella contamination

NPR Health

Cucumbers shipped to the U.S. and Canada, and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states, were recalled this week for potential salmonella contamination.

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Persistent efforts, innovations show path forward in tackling HIV/AIDS challenge in West Bengal

The Hindu

Healthcare providers in West Bengal are grappling with new patterns of high risk behaviour that are making tracking and testing patients difficult, despite the case load remaining at stable levels

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Journalists Dish on New Weight Loss Drugs, RFK Jr.’s Fluoride Claims, and Reproductive Health

KFF Health News

KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed a proposed weight loss drug rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on CBS News’ “CBS News 24/7” on Nov. 26. Click here to watch Rovner on “CBS News 24/7” KFF Health News South Carolina correspondent Lauren Sausser discussed racial disparities in maternal health on WFAE’s “Charlotte Talks” on Nov. 26.

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Government has to to include HIV/AIDS in Aarogyasri scheme to prevent spread of disease: Expert

The Hindu

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Rising to the challenge: what we need to do for a future without AIDS

The Hindu

Stigma continues to deter many from seeking diagnosis and treatment.

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HIV/AIDS prevalence at 0.16% in T.N.: CM Stalin

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday (November 30, 2024) said the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the State had reduced to 0.16%, when compared to the national level of 0.23%, due to the efforts taken by the State government and other non-governmental organisations.

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