November, 2024

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Long COVID patients push to see federal research refocused on treatments

NPR Health

The federal government has allocated $1.15 billion so far on long COVID research, without bringing any new treatments to market. Patients and scientists say it's time to push harder for breakthroughs.

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Amanda Li Joins the ecoAmerica, Climate for Health Team

Climate for Health

Joining ecoAmerica from Seattle, Washington, I am thrilled to begin working with the Climate for Health program as an APHA and Kaiser Permanente Community Health Fellow.

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In 10 seconds, an AI model detects cancerous brain tumor often missed during surgery

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers have developed an AI powered model that -- in 10 seconds -- can determine during surgery if any part of a cancerous brain tumor that could be removed remains.The technology, called FastGlioma, outperformed conventional methods for identifying what remains of a tumor by a wide margin. Researchers say it has the potential to change the field of neurosurgery by immediately improving comprehensive management of patients with diffuse gliomas.

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Covid-19 may raise risk of developing multiple sclerosis

News Medical Health Sciences

Covid-19 may be a risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS). This has been shown by new research at örebro University and örebro University Hospital, Sweden.

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About 14 lakh Ayushman Vay Vandana cards created for senior citizens aged 70, above: Centre

The Hindu

The expanded Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana provides free treatment benefits irrespective of their socio-economic status

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Why is norovirus reporting in England so high at the moment?

UK Health Security

Data for the current 2024/2025 season in England shows that norovirus laboratory reports are notably higher than the 5-season average. Norovirus cases typically increase through autumn and into winter, but this year cases have risen earlier than usual and are expected to continue to increase. This rise comes alongside a shift in circulating common norovirus genotypes.

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USDA Funding Supports Northeast Native Americans

US Department of Agriculture

The Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust (PPLT) is a Tribally led nonprofit organization committed to reconnecting and empowering various Indigenous peoples throughout the Northeast. The Land Trust acts as a catalyst for change, addressing critical issues related to land reclamation and food insecurity for the Pocasset Wampanoag tribe and other marginalized communities.

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Delay and pay: Climate tipping point costs quadruple after waiting

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The cost of reversing the effects of climate change -- restoring melted polar sea ice, for example -- quickly climbs nearly fourfold soon after a tipping point is crossed, according to new work. Much work has been done to explore the environmental costs tied to climate change. But this new study marks the first time researchers have quantified the costs of controlling tipping points before and after they unfold.

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Air pollution and cold temperatures drive bronchiectasis mortality in vulnerable populations

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers investigate how short-term exposure to ambient air pollution and temperature affects bronchiectasis mortality rates in China.

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India needs a bold approach to bridge the access, affordability gap in cancer care

The Hindu

In India, one in nine individuals is projected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime; the cancer incidence is predicted to climb further due to rising pollution, urbanisation, and poor diets and lifestyles

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Tons of chicken, pork and beef recalled over listeria concerns

The Hill

Yu Shang Food, Inc. is recalling more than 70,000 pounds of its ready-to-eat meat and poultry products because of a listeria outbreak that has sickened at least 11 people, including one baby who subsequently died. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Thursday announced an expanded recall from the distributor, which initially recalled the food products on Nov. 9, 2024.

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Climate change plays a role in global rise of dengue fever

NPR Health

Over 12 million cases of dengue fever were reported in 2024, the most ever. A study suggests climate change has likely played a significant role in the disease's expansion.

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Veterans Continue to Keep Country Safe through USDA Apprenticeship

US Department of Agriculture

To ensure that veterans have opportunities to enter high-demand career fields, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) leverages apprenticeship programs. USDA recently strengthened its Commodity Food Grader’s Apprenticeship Program by expanding its scope from regional to national. As a result, transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses from across the country can now participate.

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Four global policies could eliminate more than 90% of plastic waste and 30% of linked carbon emissions by 2050

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste -- plastic that isn't recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution -- by 91% and plastic-related greenhouse gasses by one-third. The policies are: mandate new products be made with 40% post-consumer recycled plastic; cap new plastic production at 2020 levels; invest significantly in plastic waste management -- such as landfills and waste collection services; and implement a small fee on plastic packag

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SARS-CoV-2 hijacks cholesterol trafficking to fuel infection and evade immune responses

News Medical Health Sciences

SARS-CoV-2 disrupts cholesterol metabolism by using its ORF3a protein to sequester cholesterol in lysosomes, reducing BMP levels and optimizing viral survival. This novel mechanism offers insights into long-term metabolic complications of COVID-19.

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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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National COVID-19 vaccination rate less than 20 percent: CDC survey

The Hill

Just 17.9 percent of U.S. adults have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine, and 34.7 percent have received an influenza vaccine during the 2024-25 respiratory disease season, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report, published Thursday, notes that 35 percent of adults are open to receiving an influenza vaccine, 41 percent are willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine and 40 percent are open to getting a vaccine for RSV.

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Feeling stuffed after the big meal? Don't flop on the sofa, take a 'fart walk'

NPR Health

Among the latest health hacks to go viral on TikTok is the idea of a short, post-dinner "fart walk" to aid digestion. Turns out, the science on this trend is solid, and so are the health benefits.

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Keep your Kitchen Clean and Sanitized this Thanksgiving

US Department of Agriculture

Thanksgiving is a time when friends and family gather to celebrate together, and the center of the action is the kitchen. Pots and pans will be full of collard greens and gravy while a turkey cooks in the oven. With so many moving parts, it is key that the preparation and cooking areas get fully cleaned and sanitized to avoid the spread of bacteria that causes foodborne illness.

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Redefining net zero will not stop global warming

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

An international group of authors who developed the science behind net zero demonstrate that relying on 'natural carbon sinks' like forests and oceans to offset ongoing CO2 emissions from fossil fuel use will not actually stop global warming. The science of net zero, developed over 15 years ago, does not include these natural carbon sinks in the definition of net human-induced CO2 emissions.

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Pandemic linked to 16% rise in babies born with heart defects

News Medical Health Sciences

The proportion of babies born with a congenital heart abnormality increased by 16 per cent after the first year of the pandemic, according to research at City St George's, University of London and published today in Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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Study shows fatal spread of H5N1 virus from ferrets to suckling kits

The Hindu

The study demonstrates that H5N1 2.3.4.

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US confirms first case of more aggressive mpox strain

The Hill

U.S. health officials confirmed on Saturday the first case of a more severe strain of mpox that infected an individual who recently traveled to Africa. California health authorities identified the first known case of clade I mpox in the U.S. through laboratory testing. The person was treated in San Mateo County, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

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Infant dies and 10 others sick in latest listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat

NPR Health

The cases appeared in California, Illinois, New Jersey and New York between July 31 and Oct. 24, the CDC said. Nine out of the 11 infected individuals were hospitalized.

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How the science of snakebites is taking on superbugs

UK Health Security

Patients in British hospitals with serious, antibiotic-resistant gut infections have little in common with snakebite victims overseas. But when scientists made an unlikely connection in 2018, it led to trials for a potential new treatment for antibiotic-resistant infections. In this blog post we explore the science behind the discovery. In 2018, UKHSA (then Public Health England) began working with a small Welsh pharmaceutical company which produces a range of antivenoms to treat snakebites worl

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NASA satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The Earth's total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. The shift could indicate Earth's continents have entered a persistently drier phase.

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Switching from smoking to vaping improves respiratory health

News Medical Health Sciences

A new paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press, finds that people who switch from smoking cigarettes to vaping see improved respiratory health, but people who begin consuming electronic cigarettes while continuing to smoke regular cigarettes do not report improved respiratory symptoms.

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Doctor stabbed at Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital in Chennai; one arrested

The Hindu

The oncologist who was attacked has been identified as Dr. Balaji Jagannath.

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Pesticidas en Francia: alarmantes casos de cáncer infantil en zonas agrícolas

Environmental Health News

Los residuos de pesticidas en Europa, uno de los mayores consumidores y exportadores, generan preocupación por los crecientes casos de cáncer infantil en zonas agrícolas.

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Nationwide IV fluid shortage changing how hospitals manage patient hydration

NPR Health

Many U.S. hospitals are conserving critical intravenous fluids to cope with a supply shortage caused by Hurricane Helene. They're changing protocols for administering drugs and hydration through IVs.

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Drug overdoses set to drop to lowest levels since 2020: CDC

The Hill

U.S. drug overdose deaths are on pace to fall to the lowest levels since 2020, according to new provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a hopeful milestone amid efforts to stem the epidemic. Provisional data had showed a slight decline for 2023 , but the numbers released Wednesday showed that decline has continued.

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Nanorobot hand made of DNA grabs viruses for diagnostics and blocks cell entry

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A tiny, four-fingered 'hand' folded from a single piece of DNA can pick up the virus that causes COVID-19 for highly sensitive rapid detection and can even block viral particles from entering cells to infect them, researchers report. Dubbed the NanoGripper, the nanorobotic hand also could be programmed to interact with other viruses or to recognize cell surface markers for targeted drug delivery, such as for cancer treatment.

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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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