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Global deployment of rapid diagnostic tests to boost fight against cholera: Immediate action is needed to stem an unprecedented multi-year upsurge in cholera ...
who.int/news/item/05-04-2024-global-deployment-of-rapid-diagnostic-tests-to-boost-fight-against-cholera
Quick Glance: Global Deployment of Rapid Tests to Combat Cholera
- The arrival of cholera rapid diagnostic tests in Malawi marks the beginning of a global program distributing over 1.2 million tests to 14 high-risk countries in the coming months.
- The global cholera rapid diagnostic test procurement program is coordinated by Gavi, WHO, UNICEF, FIND, and other partners to enhance outbreak surveillance and support future prevention efforts.
- The program's long-term sustainability relies on successful fundraising for Gavi's strategic period from 2026 to 2030.
- The partnership aims to strengthen cholera surveillance for early outbreak detection, targeted interventions, and program evaluation.
Nearly 30 Silversea cruise passengers get sick in gastrointestinal illness outbreak
usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2024/04/15/silversea-cruises-sick-gastrointestinal-outbreak/73334289007/
What’s the Difference Between a Heart Attack and Heart Failure?: Heart attack and heart failure share many of the same risk factors and underlying health ...
healthline.com/health/heart/heart-attack-vs-heart-failure
Young Adults May Soon Be Able to Get an RSV Shot: After a promising trial of Abrysvo in younger adults, Pfizer plans to apply for wider U.S. approval.
time.com/6965155/rsv-vaccine-adults/
Turning Down the Noise Around You Improves Health in Many Ways: Experts describe ways to turn down the volume, from earbuds to smartphone apps that detect ...
scientificamerican.com/article/everyday-noises-can-hurt-hearts-not-just-ears-and-the-ability-to-learn/
Mayor Parker proposes cutting funding to Prevention Point by nearly $1 million: The shift is part of Parker's promise to end the city’s financial support of ...
inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/mayor-cherelle-parker-prevention-point-syringes-funding-20240415.html
@DrTedros @WCKitchen @AfricaCDC @CDCgov "76 years since our founding, WHO remains totally committed to the highest attainable standard of health ... Show more #WorldHealthDay @DrTedros #MyHealthMyRight
Exclusive: More trust themselves to make health decisions: The growing rise of "health empowerment" is a double-edged sword.
axios.com/2024/04/18/public-trust-medical-pharmaceutical-industry-institutions
Johnson & Johnson to buy Shockwave Medical in $13.1 billion deal to further combat heart disease
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/05/johnson-johnson-shockwave-medical/73214276007/
Remembering Joel Breman, Ebola pioneer and beloved global health mentor: Pioneering disease investigator and beloved global health mentor Joel Breman died on ...
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/04/12/1244254884/obituary-joel-breman-global-health-ebola
What to Know About the Debate Over U.S. Maternal Mortality Rates: A new study challenged the accuracy of public health data on deaths related to pregnancy and ...
propublica.org/article/what-to-know-maternal-mortality-rates-debate
Major poultry farm to cull nearly 2 million chickens after positive bird flu test
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4570191-poultry-farm-cull-chickens-bird-flu/
Quick Glance: Bird Flu Detected in Dairy Worker in Texas
- A dairy worker in Texas is being treated for bird flu, marking the second human case in the US caused by a highly virulent virus that recently affected dairy cows in five states, officials confirmed.
- The case raises concerns among health experts about human-to-human transmission and the potential for the virus to evolve, emphasizing the need for proactive measures by US policymakers to prevent a possible pandemic.
- Experts are closely monitoring the situation as the virus spreads among cattle in multiple states, indicating possible cow-to-cow transmission.
- The CDC and other agencies are vigilant, with ongoing investigations and vaccine development efforts to address the evolving strain of bird flu that poses a risk to both human and animal health.
CDC warns that measles spike poses a 'renewed threat' to the disease's elimination
npr.org/2024/04/12/1244281332/measles-cases-spike-elimination-cdc
Quick Glance: CDC warns of looming measles outbreak in the US
- A report from the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates a significant decline in measles immunization since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in a record high of almost 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
- With the increase in cases that could jeopardize the virus's eliminated status in the U.S., the CDC is calling for measures to boost measles immunization.
- So far, 113 measles cases have been confirmed since 2020, compared to 58 cases detected last year. The majority of measles patients since 2020 have not been vaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status.
- Experts express concerns that the rise in measles cases in the U.S. may signal a troubling trend. The CDC emphasizes the need to increase routine MMR vaccination coverage to maintain elimination.
Challenge for cancer patients: PEOPLE receiving treatment for cancer are at a higher risk for infections. The growing global public health threat of ...
trinidadexpress.com/features/local/challenge-for-cancer-patients/article_e78b50f0-fac9-11ee-b53b-3f7be51f54cf.html
ALS drug Relyvrio withdrawn from market after failed clinical trial: Amylyx Pharmaceuticals announced Thursday that it has begun the process of voluntarily ...
cnn.com/2024/04/04/health/als-drug-relyvrio-withdrawn-fda/
Nicotine pouches for your mouth are becoming increasingly popular. Here’s why health experts are concerned
cnn.com/2024/04/03/health/zyn-nicotine-pouches-health-concerns-wellness/
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How to Talk to Your Family About Their Heart Health History: Arming yourself with information about your relatives’ cardiovascular health can help you get the ...
time.com/6965727/how-to-talk-to-your-family-about-their-heart-health-history/
CDC: Basil sold at Trader Joe's pulled from shelves in 29 states over salmonella concerns
freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/19/cdc-infinite-herbbasil-sold-at-trader-joes-pulled-from-shelves-in-29-states-over-salmonella-concerns/73376587007/
It’s Taken Scientists Two Years to Rename Airborne Viruses After Covid Mistakes: Airborne viruses will be called “pathogens that transmit through the air” under ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/it-s-taken-scientists-two-years-to-rename-airborne-viruses-after-covid-mistakes
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What Is 'Chronic Fatigue Syndrome'?: It's not simply burnout.
cosmo.ph/health/what-is-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-a254-20240406
Tampa firm part of trial to prove Alzheimer’s can be detected in blood tests: Purchase of Axiom Brain Health puts Tampa clinical trial site at center of research ...
tampabay.com/news/health/2024/04/10/tampa-firm-part-trial-prove-alzheimers-can-be-detected-blood-tests/
One in three women skip mammograms when faced with job loss, other hurdles: Food insecurity and social isolation are among the reasons women miss lifesaving ...
marketwatch.com/story/one-in-three-women-skip-mammograms-when-faced-with-job-loss-and-other-hurdles-cdc-says-a86e1bf8
Pageant group alights at OMRF to get inside look at local lupus research: An Oklahoma City metro group toured the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation to learn ...
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/04/09/oklahoma-medical-research-foundation-pop-rally-butterfly-pageant-lupus-awareness/73053834007/
It's not simply burnout. 😥 READ MORE: www.cosmo.ph/health/what-is-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-a254-20240406
Most people with heart disease consume excessive amounts of sodium, study finds: A new study found that people with cardiovascular disease consumed double the ...
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/most-people-with-heart-disease-consume-too-much-sodium
On this day with bittersweet feelings for Trás-os-Montes football, we congratulate SC Vila Real for remaining in the national championships ... Show more #valentestransmontanos
It looks like tuberculosis is making a comeback: There were almost 10,000 documented cases of tuberculosis in the U.S. last year, the third straight year of ...
qz.com/tuberculosis-cases-increase-us-1851390194
Evers administration urges lawmakers to devote opioid dollars to addiction prevention efforts
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/03/madison-the-department-of-health-services-is-asking-the-states-powerful-budget-committee-to-use-more/73183885007/
Measles count through mid-March surpassed last year’s total : Measles, caused by a virus lodged in the nose or throat, can spread easily when someone with the ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/03/25/measles-cases-outbreak-united-states/
'We were surprised': Intermittent fasting flagged as serious health risk: Adults following an eight-hour time-restricted eating schedule have a 91% higher chance ...
usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/03/19/intermittent-fasting-heart-disease-risk/73029369007/
Quick Glance: Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health: What You Need to Know.
- Reports link intermittent fasting to a 91% increase in heart disease risk, prompting experts to warn about potential dangers.
- A long-term study involving over 20,000 US adults revealed that individuals restricting their eating to an eight-hour window had a 91% higher likelihood of dying from cardiovascular disease compared to those with a longer eating period of 12 to 16 hours.
- Taking various factors into account, researchers found no direct causation between this eating pattern and cardiovascular disease-related deaths, only a correlation.
- Intermittent Fasting: Exploring Heart Risks and Insights from a Recent Study.
COVID-Cautious Americans Feel Abandoned: There's a growing rift between COVID-19 communicators and people who are COVID-cautious as many experts embrace more ...
time.com/6960789/covid-19-cautious-americans/
Melatonin: A Valuable Resource or Children's Health Risk?: For Courtney Stinson, ensuring her daughter's comfort is a constant battle against congenital myopathy ...
webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20240321/melatonin-a-valuable-resource-or-risk-for-childrens-health
'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO: UPDATE 2-'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks ...
deccanherald.com/health/critical-to-catch-up-on-measles-vaccinations-to-stem-outbreaks-says-who-2-2943650
Here's what to know about dengue, as Puerto Rico declares a public health emergency
npr.org/2024/03/27/1241210938/dengue-puerto-rico-public-health-emergency-facts-disease
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
Tuberculosis cases at highest level in a decade in US: report: The number of U.S. tuberculosis cases in 2023 were the highest in a decade, according to a new ...
nypost.com/2024/03/29/lifestyle/us-tuberculosis-cases-were-at-the-highest-level-in-a-decade-in-2023/
Long COVID Symptoms Among Americans on the Rise: Symptoms of long COVID are becoming more common among Americans, according to a new CDC survey.
webmd.com/covid/news/20240315/long-covid-symptoms-among-americans-on-the-rise
Mpox cases nearly double what they were at the same time last year: There is a national year-to-date estimate of 511 cases as of mid-March.
abcnews.go.com/Health/mpox-cases-double-same-time-year/story
CDC Report: Tuberculosis Cases Increase in U.S.: While the U.S. has one of the lowest rates of tuberculosis in the world, researchers found that cases increased ...
usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-03-28/cdc-report-tuberculosis-cases-increase-in-u-s
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
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
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
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.
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.
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/
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
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
Officials investigate rare nervous system disorder in older adults who got RSV vaccine
apnews.com/article/rsv-vaccine-safety-f87834b56377e20eeb8038abef74d049
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?
miamiherald.com/news/coronavirus/article286339110.html
The CDC’s new guidance for Covid matches public health advice for flu and other respiratory illnesses: Stay home when you’re sick ... Show more nbcnews.app.link/YrXbRxllCHb
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
If you need to stock up on COVID-19 test kits, March 8 is the last day you can get them for free through the U.S. government to be delivered by the U ... Show more COVID.gov www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/03/08/covid-test-kits-free-government-program-usps-ends/72893381007/
Signs You're Burned Out: Work getting to you? Beware these signs of burnout.
webmd.com/balance/ss/slideshow-signs-burnout
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
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/
Smoking, vaping or consuming marijuana is linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study found. #9News DETAILS: nine.social/zQb
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
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
Things That Raise Your Chances of Dementia: Do you know the things that make you more likely to develop dementia and what you can do about them? WebMD can tell ...
webmd.com/alzheimers/ss/slideshow-raise-chances-dementia
Increase in Measles Cases Tied to Drop in Vaccination Rates: The recent growth in measles cases in the United States and the world is linked to declining ...
webmd.com/children/vaccines/news/20240223/increase-in-measles-cases-tied-to-drop-vaccination-rates
Quick Glance: Florida School Measles Outbreak Raises Concerns
- A recent measles outbreak in a Florida school highlights the increasing danger of vaccine skepticism.
- Reports indicate that six students at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Broward County have been diagnosed with the disease.
- Experts express concerns about potential future outbreaks and stress the importance of vaccinations in light of growing skepticism.
- Health officials point out that inadequate vaccination rates at U.S. schools pose a risk for measles outbreaks.
Bird flu raises alarm with spread in S. American wildlife, marine mammals: Bird flu has already killed dolphins in Chile and Peru, some 50,000 seals and sea ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2024/03/13/bird-flu-raises-alarm-with-spread-in-s-american-wildlife-marine-mammals/
Does yogurt reduce risk of diabetes? The FDA says it might.: Food makers can now advertise that regularly eating yogurt may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/yogurt-reduce-risk-diabetes-fda-rcna141402
Do we just not care about old people?: Aging experts ask: Why aren’t people responding and doing more for older adults?
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/03/01/old-people-ageism-health-covid/72597190007/
15-state listeria recall spreads to popular cheese brand: Sargento, a food company best known for its cheese, is recalling shredded and grated cheese products ...
nypost.com/2024/03/08/lifestyle/15-state-listeria-recall-spreads-to-popular-cheese-brand/
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S$600 more in CDC vouchers, Cost-of-Living cash payments: Here’s what Singapore households will get from the enhanced Assurance Package in #Budget2024 ... Show more cna.asia/49qiFw6
Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Here’s why misinformation about the vaccine persists today
pbs.org/newshour/health/measles-cases-are-rising-in-the-u-s-heres-why-misinformation-about-the-vaccine-persists-today
Puerto Rico reports dengue fever epidemic. How likely is the disease in Ohio?: Dengue fever is on the rise in Puerto Rico, and island officials have declared it ...
cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/03/27/dengue-fever-epidemic-san-juan-puerto-rico-ohio/73115796007/
What The CDC's New COVID Isolation Rules Mean For You: There's been a big shift in the CDC's recommendation for people who are sick — and infectious disease ...
huffpost.com/entry/cdc-covid-isolation-infectious-disease-experts_l_65cd298ae4b0dd11b911a831
Colon cancer doctor shares 3 things he does to prevent the disease: Lifestyle choices can help prevent colon cancer. Oncologist Dr. Michael Shusterman shared ...
businessinsider.com/colon-cancer-doctor-prevention-risk-oncologist-2024-3
Paid articlePaid So you think you know all about the plague?: A case in Oregon is a rarity in the United States. It is not expected to spread. But this ancient and deadly ...
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/02/14/1231215446/so-you-think-you-know-all-about-the-plague
Liberia: No Threat Will Stop Retrieval of State Assets - Govt Warns: President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's Assets Recovery and Properties Retrieval Team has ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403260045.html
Vaccine mixup: Incorrect RSV shots given to 128 pregnant women and 25 babies, CDC says
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/02/16/wrong-rsv-shots-given-pregnant-women-babies-cdc/72636118007/
Older Wisconsinites have the highest suicide rate of any age group. Why don't we talk about it?
greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/health/2024/03/25/older-adults-are-hurting-why-do-we-sidestep-their-mental-health/72661656007/
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Liberia: “Audit of Weah Govt is Welcome, but Begin with Inaugural Committee,” ALJA Ex-President Urges Boakai
frontpageafricaonline.com/opinion/press-release/liberia-audit-of-weah-govt-is-welcome-but-begin-with-inaugural-committee-alja-ex-president-urges-boakai/
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