Wed.Feb 19, 2025

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Measles spreads in Texas. And, how U.S. funding cuts could benefit China

NPR Health

A measles outbreak in West Texas has sparked concern as cases have more than doubled since last week. And, China seeks to support pro-democracy groups in the U.S.

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Staffing reductions in U.S. health agencies threaten public health

News Medical Health Sciences

Staffing reductions across U.S. federal health agencies-including the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)-pose a significant threat to public health, according to the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).

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The USDA fired staffers working on bird flu. Now it's trying to reverse course

NPR Health

The USDA says "several" staffers working on the bird flu response were terminated over the weekend, and "we are working to swiftly rectify the situation and rescind those letters." (Image credit: J.

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Shots fired: On the scene with a violence interrupter

Public Health Insider

In the second comic strip in our series on gun violence prevention, we see violence interrupters responding to a shooting. These community partners help de-escalate situations and check on the safety of people in the community. The post Shots fired: On the scene with a violence interrupter appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.

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Eat this, not that: The best (and worst) foods for longevity

News Medical Health Sciences

A comprehensive review of 41 studies analyzing over one million participants found that consuming nuts, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish is linked to lower all-cause mortality, while processed and unprocessed red meat and sugar-sweetened beverages increase mortality risk.

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A network outcome analysis of psychological risk factors driving suicide risk in emergency department patients

Nature Mental Health

Nature Mental Health, Published online: 20 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s44220-025-00389-4 In this article, the authors share data suggesting that different psychological factors uniquely predict suicidal thoughts and behaviors: lack of belongingness predicts ideation, fearlessness predicts planning, and hopelessness predicts attempts. Further integration of suicide theories is needed.

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Can the carnivore diet trigger kidney stones? Case study raises red flags

News Medical Health Sciences

A case study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examines how one patients switch to a carnivore diet increased kidney stone risk by raising calcium, uric acid, and oxalate levels while reducing protective citrate.

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Global retreat of glaciers has strongly accelerated

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers present a global assessment of ice loss since the beginning of the millennium. In a global comparison, the glaciers in the Alps and Pyrenees are melting the fastest.

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More screen time, more stress? Study links device use to teen mental health

News Medical Health Sciences

Research shows that excessive screen time contributes to stress and depression in adolescents, highlighting the need for balanced digital habits and exercise.

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How the brain balances risk and reward in making decisions

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Research in mice identifies brain circuitry that supports certain reward-based decisions.

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Vitamin E significantly improves liver health in MASH patients, new study finds

News Medical Health Sciences

A 96-week clinical trial found that 300 mg of Vitamin E significantly improved liver histology and reduced inflammation in patients with MASH, with no major safety concerns reported.

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Scientific insights into how humans access deep spiritual states

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Two seemingly opposite spiritual practices -- Buddhist jhana meditation and the Christian practice of speaking in tongues -- have more in common than previously thought, a new study suggests. While one is quiet and deeply focused, and the other emotionally charged and expressive, both appear to harness the same cognitive feedback loop to create profound states of joy and surrender.

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Blocking mobile internet for two weeks improves mental health and well-being

News Medical Health Sciences

Today, nearly every American - 91% - owns a cellphone that can access the internet, according to the Pew Research Center. In 2011, only about one-third did. Another study finds they average 5 hours and 16 minutes a day staring at small screens.

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A miniature swimming robot inspired by marine flatworms

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Engineers have developed a versatile swimming robot that nimbly navigates cluttered water surfaces. Inspired by marine flatworms, the innovative device offers new possibilities for environmental monitoring and ecological research.

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Advances in AI can help prepare the world for the next pandemic, global group of scientists find

Science Daily - Public Health

Scientists across Africa, America, Asia, Australia, and Europe outline for the first time how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform the landscape of infectious disease research and improve pandemic preparedness.

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The Impact of Atopic Dermatitis and Prurigo Nodularis in African Americans: A Journey to Better Skin Health

Black Health Matters

When it comes to skin health, many people overlook the unique challenges faced by Black and Brown communities. Atopic Dermatitis (AD) and Prurigo nodularis (PN) are two chronic skin conditions that disproportionately affect African Americans, yet they often go undiagnosed or undertreated. AD is commonly known as eczema, and PN is a rare chronic skin disorder resulting in itchy raised nodules on the skin.

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Republicans are eyeing cuts to Medicaid. What’s Medicaid, again?

News Medical Health Sciences

In January, during a congressional hearing on his way to becoming secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got basic details wrong about Medicaid a program he now oversees.

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New process gets common rocks to trap carbon rapidly, cheaply

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Scientists have discovered how to turn common minerals into materials that spontaneously remove and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In the lab, the materials pull CO2 from the air thousands of times faster than occurs with natural rock weathering.

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Genetic mutation linked to schizophrenia in both humans and mice

News Medical Health Sciences

A genetic mutation found in two human patients with schizophrenia also increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice with the same mutation, a rare finding of a direct genetic link to psychosis, report researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and colleagues in Massachusetts and Germany.

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Nvidia unveils powerful AI system for genetic research

The Hindu

AI chipmaker Nvidia and research partners have created what they call the largest artificial intelligence system yet for biological research, the company said on Wednesday

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Nanotechnology offers new hope for treating Neglected Tropical Diseases

News Medical Health Sciences

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain a significant health burden in tropical and subtropical regions, with limited treatment options and diagnostic capabilities.

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Data from all 50 states shows early onset breast cancer is on the rise in younger women: Does place of exposure matter?

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Breast cancer incidence trends in U.S. women under 40 vary by geography and supports incorporating location information with established risk factors into risk prediction, improving the ability to identify groups of younger women at higher risk for early-onset breast cancer.

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Do prenatal antibiotics weaken breast milk immunity? A new study aims to find out

News Medical Health Sciences

A new study will investigate whether prenatal antibiotic use impairs breast milk immune function and disrupts neonatal gut microbiota, potentially affecting infant health. Researchers aim to assess how prolonged antibiotic exposure in late pregnancy alters breast milk IgA and neonatal immune development.

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Antiviral Susceptibility of Influenza A(H5N1) Clade 2.3.2.1c and 2.3.4.4b Viruses from Humans, 2023–2024

Preventing Chronic Disease

Antiviral Susceptibility of H5N1 Viruses

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Generic drugs from India linked to more severe adverse events

News Medical Health Sciences

Generic drugs manufactured in India are linked to significantly more "severe adverse events" for patients who use them than equivalent drugs produced in the United States, a new study finds.

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U.S. facing critical hospital bed shortage by 2032

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The new post-pandemic national hospital occupancy average is 75% -- a full 11 percentage points higher than the pre-pandemic average, largely due to a reduction in staffed hospital beds. This puts the U.S. on track for a severe shortage of hospital beds by 2032 unless action is taken.

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Unlocking the potential of double negative memory B cells in cancer treatment

News Medical Health Sciences

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center scientists have discovered a novel subset of cancer-fighting immune cells that reside outside of their normal neighborhood known as the tertiary lymphoid structure where they become frustratingly dysfunctional when in close contact with tumors.

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Biosimilars and the need for a policy prescription 

The Hindu

At the core of the problem is the fact that India does not have a well thought-out regulatory law for biosimilars.

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New mRNA technique targets disease cells while sparing healthy ones

News Medical Health Sciences

Imagine a breakthrough in cancer treatment where only malignant cells are targeted, sparing healthy host cells; or patients with abnormal protein synthesis are treated to produce a healthy protein.

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Impact of genotypic variability of measles virus T-cell epitopes on vaccine-induced T-cell immunity

NPJ Vaccine

npj Vaccines, Published online: 20 February 2025; doi:10.

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Exploring ketamine's potential in the fight against treatment-resistant depression

News Medical Health Sciences

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, with a significant proportion of patients (10-20%) progressing to treatment-resistant depression (TRD).

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Magnetic switch traps quantum information carriers in one dimension

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A quantum 'miracle material' could support magnetic switching, a team of researchers has shown.

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Inflammation and metabolic syndrome contribute to prostate enlargement in aging men

News Medical Health Sciences

A new research paper was published by Aging (Aging-US) on January 6, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 1, titled "The profile of oxidative stress markers (arachidonic and linoleic acid derivatives) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia in relation to metabolic syndrome.

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AI Breakthroughs Are a Boon for Maintenance Software

Smart Data Collective

More companies are investing in AI-driven software that can help with preventive equipment maintenance.

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