Tick-killing pill shows promising results in human trial: Should it pan out, the pill would be a new weapon against Lyme disease.
wired.com/story/pill-kills-ticks-lyme-disease-babesiosis-anaplasmosis/
Quick Glance: New Tick-Killing Pill: Hope Against Lyme Disease
- Tarsus Pharmaceuticals is developing a pill for humans that paralyzes and kills ticks to protect against Lyme disease.
- The pill has shown promising results in a small trial, killing ticks within 24 hours of drug intake and lasting effects for up to 30 days.
- The development of this pill could not only protect against Lyme disease but also other tick-borne diseases like babesiosis and anaplasmosis.
- While the efficacy of the pill in preventing Lyme disease is yet to be proven, cautious optimism surrounds its potential as a preventive measure for individuals in tick-infested areas.
CDC issues alert over rising measles cases in the U.S. : The CDC on Monday warned doctors about an increase in measles cases that in a little more than three ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cdc-issues-alert-rising-measles-cases-us-rcna143993
Sex differences could be key to treating long Covid: Among the many mysteries about long Covid, one of the most vexing has been why women seem to experience the ...
thestar.com.my/news/focus/2024/03/17/sex-differences-could-be-key-to-treating-long-covid
Chicago Measles Outbreak Grows After More Cases Confirmed at Migrant Shelter: The CDC sent a team of experts to Chicago on March 12 to assess a measles outbreak ...
healthline.com/health-news/chicago-measles-outbreak-pilsen-migrant-shelter
New Infant RSV Antibody Treatment Shows Strong Results: The new RSV antibody treatment for babies has been highly effective in its first season ...
webmd.com/lung/news/20240312/new-infant-rsv-antibody-treatment-shows-strong-results
U.S. airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami: The nation’s top public health agency is expanding a program that tests international travelers for ...
apnews.com/article/cdc-airport-surveillance-chicago-miami-bd2eff1faf297003fc408a732c1db546
What to know about dangerous amoeba linked to neti pots, nasal rinsing: Researchers have linked another kind of amoeba to nasal rinsing. The Centers for Disease ...
apnews.com/article/neti-pots-tap-water-amoeba-aed6e6f9129d85146d396d71b8778812
Why People Aged 65 and Older Should Get a Spring COVID Vaccine: Older people are particularly vulnerable to COVID and should get another vaccine against the ...
theconversation.com/covid-19-vaccines-cdc-says-people-ages-65-and-up-should-get-a-shot-this-spring-a-geriatrician-explains-why-its-vitally-important-224838
CDC: Thousands of emergency room visits involve unsupervised kids who ingested melatonin
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/03/08/emergency-rooms-melatonin-kids/72886978007/
The CDC could shrink under a second Trump administration: A CDC reorganization as some conservatives are calling for could impact the agency's ability to ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/11/cdc-dismantle-trump-administration-00146035
Marriages in the US are back to pre-pandemic levels, CDC says: U.S. marriages have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels with nearly 2.1 million in 2022 ...
apnews.com/article/marriage-rate-covid-cdc-0b9a913e66e2afbf4f9a6e1866cec157
A CDC team joins the response to 7 measles cases in a Chicago shelter for migrants
abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/cdc-team-joins-response-7-measles-cases-chicago-108085492
Intermittent fasting linked to risk of cardiovascular death: Is intermittent fasting good for heart health? A new analysis challenges that idea ...
nbcnews.com/health/heart-health/intermittent-fasting-risk-cardiovascular-death-rcna143853
CDC relaxes COVID-19 isolation recommendations: Americans who contract COVID-19 will no longer have to stay home for five days.
axios.com/2024/03/01/cdc-covid-19-isolation-recommendation-relax
Quick Glance: CDC Ends Five-Day COVID Isolation Guidance
- The CDC is no longer recommending Americans stay home for five days after a positive COVID-19 test.
- The new guidance advises symptomatic individuals to stay home and resume normal activities as symptoms improve.
- While COVID-19 remains a health threat, the CDC acknowledges it is no longer an emergency.
- The updated guidelines do not apply to health settings, the CDC stated.
Oprah Winfrey denounces fat shaming in ABC special: 'Making fun of my weight was national sport'
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/03/18/oprah-winfrey-weight-loss-drugs-ozempic-abc-special/73023896007/
Measles outbreak threatens US status of ‘eliminating’ virus: The rash of measles outbreaks around the country has sparked concerns that the U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4517298-measles-outbreak-us-status-elimination/
Entering the Fifth Year of the Coronavirus, Where Does Long COVID Stand?: Tens of millions of Americans have had long COVID, and the number will keep growing.
usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-11/four-years-after-coronavirus-was-declared-a-pandemic-where-does-long-covid-stand
Older adults should get another COVID shot this spring, CDC says: A second shot could provide additional protection for an age group that remains at high risk.
axios.com/2024/02/28/covid-vaccine-booster-seniors
Quick Glance: Why Older Adults Require an Additional COVID-19 Vaccine
- According to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), older adults should receive the COVID-19 vaccine more frequently than previously recommended. Individuals aged 65 and older are urged to get another vaccine dose in the spring or at least four months after their last dose.
- The decision is based on data presented by CDC scientists showing current high hospitalization rates for COVID-19 among seniors, with the biggest spikes occurring in those aged 75 and older. A significant portion of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are among people over 65 years old.
Astra-Sanofi's RSV therapy 90% effective against infant hospitalizations, CDC study shows
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Quick Glance: Study: Astra-Sanofi RSV Therapy 90% Effective in Protecting Infants from Hospitalizations
- A CDC study shows AstraZeneca and Sanofi's antibody therapy is 90% effective.
- The therapy, known as Beyfortus, received U.S. health regulator approval in July 2023.
- Early CDC estimates support the therapy's recommendation for vulnerable infants.
- Effectiveness of the therapy will continue to be monitored throughout the season.
Kent Campbell, Pivotal Figure in the Fight Against Malaria, Dies at 80: Among his accomplishments in a four-decade career in public health, he helped pioneer ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/15/health/kent-campbell-dead.html
CDC helping Chicago officials respond to city's 1st measles cases since 2019: Three cases have been confirmed by city officials in the last week.
abcnews.go.com/Health/cdc-helping-chicago-officials-respond-citys-1st-measles/story
CDC Reports Deadly Amoeba Infection Due to Nasal Rinsing With Untreated Tap Water
healthline.com/health-news/cdc-reports-deadly-amoeba-infection-due-to-nasal-rinsing-with-untreated-tap-water
Colon Cancer in Young Adults: An Alarming Trend: Colorectal cancer is becoming more common in people younger than age 50. Earlier screening for the disease is ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/colon-cancer-in-young-adults
Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: What to Know About Symptoms and Treatment: Deaths from alcohol-related liver disease are rising, especially among younger adults ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/04/well/live/alcohol-liver-disease-symptoms-treatment.html
CDC adds Chicago, Miami to international traveler testing program: Federal regulators are expanding their viral testing program for international travelers to ...
thehill.com/homenews/4529227-cdc-adds-chicago-miami-to-international-traveler-testing-program/
Study: Maternal mortality rates may be overestimated, but there are still too many deaths
vox.com/2024/3/16/24102224/maternal-mortality-rate-study-united-states
New Mexico man dies of plague in state's 1st fatality since 2020: Health officials
abcnews.go.com/Health/new-mexico-man-dies-plague-states-1st-fatality/story
10 Potentially Fatal Autoimmune Diseases: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment: Most people with an autoimmune disease can live a full, normal life ...
health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/slideshows/autoimmune-diseases-that-can-be-fatal
CDC drops 5-day COVID isolation guidelines. Here's how long you should quarantine in 2024
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2024/03/06/covid-19-testing-cdc-coronavirus-guidelines-updated-2024/72716224007/
Experts Can’t Agree If We’re Still in a Pandemic: The WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Four years later, in 2024, is COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 ...
time.com/6898943/is-covid-19-still-pandemic-2024/
White House lifting its COVID-19 testing rule for people around Biden: The White House says the change aligns its policies with the Centers for Disease Control ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/white-house-lifting-its-covid-19-testing-rule-for-people-around-biden
Liberia: Morlu Advises Weah to Hire Foreign Policy Experts to Restore Confidence with Western Capitals for CDC
frontpageafricaonline.com/politics/liberia-morlu-advises-weah-to-hire-foreign-policy-experts-to-restore-confidence-with-western-capitals-for-cdc/
Brazil’s staggering dengue fever crisis is a warning to the world: The disease has ripped through much of South America this year, and worse may be ahead as ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/10/dengue-fever-brazil-outbreak-epidemic/
Alcohol-related deaths in U.S. jumped 29 percent in 5 years. Here's why, according to experts
pbs.org/newshour/health/alcohol-related-deaths-in-u-s-jumped-29-percent-in-5-years-heres-why-according-to-experts
Got COVID? CDC says stay home while you're sick, but drops its 5-day isolation rule
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/01/1235340502/covid-cdc-isolation-5-days-masks-ventilation-hand-washing
Meet the public health researchers trying to rein in America's gun violence crisis
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/06/1235409642/gun-violence-prevention-research-public-health
U.S. Measles Outbreak: The 17 States Reporting Cases: Data shows that cases are close to the number of total cases reported in 2023.
forbes.com/sites/caileygleeson/2024/03/13/us-measles-outbreak-the-17-states-reporting-cases/
Liberia's opposition party, the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), has denounced President Joseph Boakai's initiative to recover allegedly stolen state ... Show more
How to Avoid the Dreaded Norovirus: Norovirus, the so-called winter vomiting disease, is making its seasonal rounds across the U.S. Here’s what you should know
scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-avoid-the-dreaded-norovirus/
The CDC Says You No Longer Have to Isolate for 5 Days if You Have COVID, Here's Why
healthline.com/health-news/when-is-it-safe-to-be-around-someone-whos-recovered-from-covid-19-2
Flu Shots Are Moderately Effective This Season, CDC Says : The influenza vaccines being used this flu season are 41% to 44% effective in preventing flu-related ...
webmd.com/vaccines/news/20240301/flu-shots-moderately-effective-this-season-cdc
FDA approves Wegovy to reduce heart attack and stroke risk: The blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy is now approved by the FDA to reduce heart disease risk ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-approves-wegovy-reduce-heart-attack-stroke-risk-rcna142534
Quick Glance: US FDA Approves Novo Nordisk's Wegovy for Lowering Heart Risks
- The U.S. FDA approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in overweight or obese adults without diabetes.
- Novo's GLP-1 drugs are widely used, and the FDA approval for heart benefits is expected to increase their usage.
- The FDA's approval of new cardiovascular indications may encourage employers and insurers to provide coverage for the drug despite its high cost.
- Novo has applied to add Wegovy's heart benefits to its European approval, currently under review by the EU drug regulator, with a decision expected this year.
COVID isolation not needed if you’re ‘getting better,’ CDC says. What does that mean?
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The influenza season may have peaked, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is far from over. If you or a family member has the flu or ... Show more
Florida is swamped by disease outbreaks as quackery replaces science: The state is in the grip of a measles outbreak, yet Joseph Ladapo, the surgeon general ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/03/florida-measles-outbreak-preventable
Flu Shots Are Moderately Effective This Season, CDC Says : The influenza vaccines being used this flu season are 41% to 44% effective in preventing flu-related ...
webmd.com/vaccines/news/20240301/flu-shots-moderately-effective-this-season-cdc
Approval given for £18m Hull medical diagnostic centre: The community diagnostics centre in Hull city centre will do scans and other tests.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-68492790
12 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle: Exercising regularly, eating nourishing foods, and reducing your consumption of sugar and alcohol are just some of ...
healthline.com/health/how-to-maintain-a-healthy-lifestyle
Free COVID-19 test program to be suspended for now: The federal government’s free at-home COVID-19 test program will be suspended beginning Friday in response to ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4507266-free-covid-19-test-program-to-be-suspended-for-now/
Signs You're Burned Out: Work getting to you? Beware these signs of burnout.
webmd.com/balance/ss/slideshow-signs-burnout
Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here's what you need to know: Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are climbing in the ...
pbs.org/newshour/health/norovirus-illnesses-are-up-in-some-places-heres-what-you-need-to-know
Daily marijuana users 25 percent more likely to have a heart attack: Cannabis use was also associated with a higher risk of stroke.
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/03/12/marijuana-heart-attack-stroke-risk/
C.D.C. Shortens Isolation Period for People With Covid: Americans with Covid or other respiratory infections may return to daily activities if they don’t have a ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/01/health/covid-isolation-cdc.html
Quick Glance: CDC Updates COVID Isolation Guidelines
- The CDC has updated its guidance for COVID-19 isolation duration to align with other viruses like the flu.
- New instructions recommend staying home until at least 24 hours after fever and symptoms subside.
- Experts express concerns over the impact of shortened isolation on COVID seriousness and at-risk populations.
- CDC advises precautions like mask-wearing and increased hygiene for 5 days after isolation ends.
Expect COVID-19 vaccine to operate like flu shot, with a new round in the fall: The CDC has fresh guidance on COVID-19 vaccines and isolation needs ...
cleveland.com/metro/2024/03/expect-covid-19-vaccine-to-operate-like-flu-shot-with-a-new-round-in-the-fall.html
High Blood Pressure: How To Recognize It and Lower Your Level: And how to get it under control.
nytimes.com/2024/02/29/well/live/high-blood-pressure-lower.html
Measles explained: Learn about symptoms and vaccines to protect you against the contagious disease
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/measles-symptoms-severity-treatment-rcna140532
Cause of death for Adam Harrison, son of 'Pawn Stars' creator Rick Harrison, is released
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/02/29/adam-harrison-rick-harrison-pawn-stars-son-cause-of-death/72796999007/
Why successful IVF often requires making multiple embryos for one baby: The ruling in Alabama prohibits discarding of embryos, which can be an important part of ...
axios.com/2024/03/03/ivf-alabama-embryos-discard-why
CDC warns of looming tetanus shot shortages this summer: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising doctors to conserve a certain type of ...
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Spike in Lyme Disease Cases Reflects More Accurate Surveillance: In states with high rates of Lyme disease, new reporting guidelines have revealed tens of ...
grist.org/health/as-ticks-spread-the-us-is-getting-closer-to-understanding-the-true-extent-of-lyme-disease/
Over 100 kids have died of flu this season. More than half were previously healthy
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/kids-died-flu-2024-healthy-cdc-vaccination-rcna134963
Everything You Need to Know About Lyme Disease: Lyme disease is an infectious disease that's transmitted to humans through tick bites. Learn how Lyme disease is ...
healthline.com/health/lyme-disease
How Healthy Is Your Heart? Take This Quiz To Find Out: Age, sex and genetics are just a few factors impacting your risk of developing coronary heart disease ...
health.clevelandclinic.org/heart-health-quiz
Free COVID tests can be ordered through Friday from government and USPS: March 8 is the last day to order free at-home COVID tests from the government before the ...
axios.com/2024/03/07/free-covid-test-usps-ending-march-8
Excessive alcohol deaths surged 29% during COVID pandemic, CDC data reveals: The number of deaths related to excessive alcohol surged amid the stress and ...
nypost.com/2024/03/09/us-news/excessive-alcohol-deaths-surged-29-during-covid-cdc-data/
Did your chef wash their hands? Handwashing ‘lie detectors’ could find out: Americans love to eat out.
cnn.com/2024/03/08/business/pathspot-restaurant-handwash-lie-detector-device/
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The Latest Covid Guidance: Symptoms, Treatment and More: Rest, fluids and medications are your friends.
nytimes.com/article/covid-symptoms-treatment.html
It’s Official: We Can Pretty Much Treat Covid Like the Flu Now. Here’s a Guide.: A reasonable person’s decision-making guide for Covid-19 precautions in 2024.
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CDC Tells Physicians to Conserve Tetanus Shots, Warns of Upcoming Shortage: The CDC has issued new guidance for healthcare professionals about administering the ...
healthline.com/health-news/tetanus-shot-shortage-cdc-guidance
Marijuana use as little as once per month linked to heart attack and stroke risk in new study
nbcnews.com/health/heart-health/marijuana-use-little-month-linked-heart-attack-stroke-risk-new-study-rcna140928
Alcohol-Related Deaths Surge to Nearly 500 a Day, CDC Says: Spikes of fatalities linked to drinking that began with the Covid pandemic were not an anomaly ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/29/health/alcohol-deaths-cdc.html
The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?: Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools, the CDC says parents can ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/01/the-cdc-has-relaxed-covid-guidelines-will-schools-and-day-cares-follow-suit/
Deaths linked to excessive drinking surged during COVID-19 pandemic: CDC
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