People with prosopometamorphosis only see distorted faces: Researchers have shown for the first time how people with prosopometamorphosia ...
sueddeutsche.de/gesundheit/medizin-hirnforschung-daemon-1.6491777
Mother of ‘Star Wars’ child actor details his mental health struggles: Jake Lloyd, who played a young Anakin Skywalker, disappeared from the public eye after ...
scrippsnews.com/stories/the-real-life-saga-of-star-wars-child-actor-jake-lloyd/
Quick Glance: Mother of ‘Star Wars’ Child Actor Reveals Mental Health Struggles
- May will mark 25 years since the release of 'Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.'
- Lisa Lloyd, Jake Lloyd's mother, shares insights into his tumultuous journey since the film and his battle with mental health issues.
- Jake's life has been marred by schizophrenia and other mental health challenges, leading to arrests and extended stays in mental health facilities.
- Despite the hardships, Lisa remains hopeful for Jake's future, believing in better days ahead.
Drug radio: Insulin and antidiabetics: Hans-Dieter Höltje and Bernd Rupp discuss the functions of insulin in this episode.
spektrum.de/podcast/wsr074-hormone-insulin-und-antidiabetika/2211991
HIV: Semaglutide reduces fatty liver disease after antiretroviral therapy: Houston - The GLP-1 agonist semaglutide, which is approved for the treatment of type 2 ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149957/HIV-Semaglutid-vermindert-Leberverfettung-nach-antiretroviraler-Therapie
Migraines and tension headaches common in astronauts: Amsterdam - Many astronauts, who had proven to be perfectly healthy in all preparatory examinations ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149994/Migraene-und-Spannungskopfschmerzen-bei-Astronauten-haeufig
Smoking increases visceral belly fat: Copenhagen - Smokers develop a higher distribution of fat in the abdominal area. This is primarily visceral fat ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150318/Rauchen-erhoeht-viszerales-Bauchfett
Semaglutide and tirzepatide can also reduce body weight and insulin requirements in type 1 diabetes
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150276/Semaglutid-und-Tirzepatid-koennen-Koerpergewicht-und-Insulinbedarf-auch-bei-Typ-1-Diabetes-senken
There is less osteoporosis in regions with lots of green spaces: Changsha - In regions with many gardens, parks and green spaces, the population's bone density ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150147/In-Regionen-mit-vielen-Gruenflaechen-gibt-es-weniger-Osteoporose
Dark roasted and dangerous: Everything you should know about caffeine intoxication
cnn.com/2024/03/11/health/what-is-caffeine-intoxication-wellness/
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Euthanasia: How to deal with the desire for a dignified end to life?: Many people are thinking about how they will no longer have to experience dementia or ...
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Pembrolizumab works largely independently of the subtype in melanoma: Eat - The checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab improves recurrence-free and distant ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150246/Pembrolizumab-wirkt-beim-Melanom-groesstenteils-unabhaengig-vom-Subtyp
Registry study: High number of comorbidities in psoriasis: mountains - Patients with psoriasis have a high number of comorbidities for which they are regularly ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150247/Registerstudie-Hohe-Zahl-an-Komorbiditaeten-bei-Psoriasis
Perinatal HIV infection: Immediate treatment can enable subsequent breaks in therapy
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149852/Perinatale-HIV-Infektion-Sofortige-Behandlung-kann-spaetere-Therapiepausen-ermoeglichen
Post-traumatic stress disorder: Study combines virtual reality with transcranial direct current stimulation
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149853/Posttraumatische-Belastungsstoerung-Studie-kombiniert-virtuelle-Realitaet-mit-transkranieller-Gleichstromstimulation
Overweight people walk differently: Creteil - The gait patterns of overweight people differ from those of normal weight. Depending on the distribution of body ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150250/Uebergewichtige-Menschen-gehen-anders
Micro- and nanoplastics increase the risk of heart attack and stroke: Naples - The decomposition products of plastics also reach the atherosclerotic lesions of ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149851/Mikro-und-Nanoplastik-erhoeht-Risiko-auf-Herzinfarkt-und-Schlaganfall
What do Alzheimer's dementia, the upcoming US elections and bus stops have in common? Wohlenberg explains it.
Further episodes and more about the format: www.medical-tribune.de/meinung-und-dialog/wohlenbergs-heile-welt
Medicine: How a doctor in Augsburg helps people suffering from drug addiction: By no means all people affected by drug addiction in Augsburg also consume illegal ...
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COPD: Measures against fine dust pollution indoors reduce the burden of disease: Mannheim - Certain measures can be taken to reduce the effects of particulate ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150183/COPD-Massnahmen-gegen-Feinstaubbelastung-in-Innenraeumen-senkt-Krankheitslast
ECDC: Increase in tuberculosis deaths after the pandemic: Copenhagen and Berlin - In the 3 years of the pandemic from 2020 to 2022, there were almost 7 ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150232/ECDC-Anstieg-der-Tuberkulosetodesfaelle-nach-der-Pandemie
New treatment option for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: Paris - The oral complement inhibitor iptacopan improves both...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150074/Neue-Therapieoption-bei-paroxysmaler-naechtlicher-Haemoglobinurie
Guideline for the treatment of trans adolescents was overdue: Comment: Better treatment of trans people is urgently needed - both medically and socially
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Thyroid Problems: How to Recognize them and What to Do: Underactive, overactive: Thyroid problems are widespread in the population. Internal medicine specialist ...
stimme.de/leben/gesundheit/schilddruese-hormone-ueberfunktion-unterfunktion-therapie-behandlung-symptome-art-4897080
Trans Medicine: New Guidelines for Adolescents with Gender Dysphoria: After seven years of struggle, the recommendation for the treatment of trans children and ...
sueddeutsche.de/gesundheit/trans-trans-kids-leitlinie-geschlechtsdysphorie-geschlechtsinkongruenz-geschlechtsdysphorie-bei-kindern-und-jugendlichen-transidentitaet-1.6478388
Giant axon neuropathy gene therapy achieves mixed results: Bethesda - A single intrathecal gene therapy has been shown to be safe in children with giant axon ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150185/Gentherapie-der-Riesenaxon-Neuropathie-erzielt-gemischte-Ergebnisse
Thymoma: Autoantibodies against interleukin 23 can cause serious infections: Bethesda - Severe infections can be caused by autoantibodies that neutralize ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150186/Thymom-Autoantikoerper-gegen-Interleukin-23-koennen-schwere-Infektionen-verursachen
Type 2 diabetes: A healthy diet cannot compensate for the risk of lack of sleep: Uppsala - Lack of sleep increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149799/Typ-2-Diabetes-Gesunde-Ernaehrung-kann-Risiko-durch-Schlafmangel-nicht-ausgleichen
Prevent colon cancer: Viechtach internist emphasizes the importance of early detection
pnp.de/lokales/landkreis-regen/darmkrebs-vorbeugen-viechtacher-internist-betont-wichtigkeit-der-frueherkennung-15697003
He Had 217 Covid Shots Without Side Effects, Study Finds: Media accounts of a German man’s extreme vaccination history spurred researchers to analyze his immune ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/06/health/217-covid-vaccines.html
Quick Glance: Unique Vaccination Story: 217 Covid-19 Vaccinations Given
- A 62-year-old man from Germany received 217 Covid-19 vaccinations against medical advice.
- The unique case was documented in a study conducted by the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg.
- The vaccinations were administered privately over 29 months, with no reported adverse effects on the man.
- Researchers found no indications of a prior Covid infection and caution against excessive vaccination for immunity enhancement.
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Rhod Gilbert: Doctor reveals how 'brutal' therapy tackled comedian's cancer: The comedian's treatment has shone a spotlight on the doctor seeking to make the ...
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Body, sexuality and social role of women: This is what you should know: Women in today's society: Between the gender data gap, cycle, contraception ...
quarks.de/gesellschaft/frauen-gleichberechtigung-feminismus-gender-gesundheit-mentalload-gesellschaft/
The Big Debate: Tea or coffee?: Which is the best of the brews? Matt Panter and Heather Large thrash it out.
expressandstar.com/entertainment/2024/03/02/the-big-debate-tea-or-coffee/
Corona, flu or RSV? This is what the combination self-test can do: Antigen self-tests have become normal in many households since the corona pandemic ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/ratgeber/gesundheit/corona-influenza-rsv-selbsttest-100.html
Novo Nordisk's widely used diabetes drug Ozempic delayed progression of chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients, a large late-stage study found ... Show more
Quick Glance: Diabetes Drug Delays Kidney Disease Progression
- Dialysis service providers' stocks surged due to Novo Nordisk's Ozempic data.
- GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may treat health issues beyond diabetes.
- DaVita, Fresenius, and Baxter react to the Ozempic kidney trial data.
- Novo Nordisk's shares drop despite high demand for diabetes and weight-loss drugs.
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
Quick Glance: Measles Cases Surge in the U.S.
- Global measles cases are rising despite the available vaccine, reflecting declining vaccine confidence.
- Critics say prominent statements are fueling vaccine hesitancy. Epidemiologists warn of severe outcomes during outbreaks.
- Exemption rates above 5 percent lead to lower vaccination coverage, increasing the risk for outbreaks.
- Experts caution about the rising spread of measles due to declining vaccination rates and the impact of misinformation in the COVID era.
‘Hypervaccinated’ man reportedly received 217 Covid jabs without side-effects: The 62-year-old, from Germany said he had the large number of vaccines for ...
theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/06/hypervaccinated-man-217-covid-jabs-no-side-effects-germany
India's Serum looks beyond COVID with new vaccines for malaria, dengue: The CEO of the world's biggest vaccine maker, Serum Institute of India ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/indias-serum-looks-beyond-covid-with-new-vaccines-malaria-dengue-2024-03-10/
'Frequent' Cannabis Use Linked to Heart Attacks and Strokes: Studies show daily cannabis users have 25 percent higher odds of having a heart attack compared to ...
newsweek.com/frequent-cannabis-use-heart-attacks-stroke-1873878
Wave of new commitments marks historic step towards the elimination of cervical cancer
who.int/news/item/05-03-2024-wave-of-new-commitments-marks-historic-step-towards-the-elimination-of-cervical-cancer
Do the latest vaccines better protect us from COVID-19?: For the first time, Australian researchers have sought to put a number on how much better newer vaccines ...
smh.com.au/national/do-the-latest-vaccines-better-protect-us-from-covid-19-20240213-p5f4oj.html
Officials investigate rare nervous system disorder in older adults who got RSV vaccine
apnews.com/article/rsv-vaccine-safety-f87834b56377e20eeb8038abef74d049
Largest multicountry COVID study links vaccines to potential adverse effects: A new study on COVID-19 vaccines that looked at nearly 100 million vaccinated ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4477406-largest-multi-country-covid-study-links-vaccines-to-potential-adverse-effects/
With a million cases of dengue so far this year, Brazil is in a state of emergency
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/03/04/1235795657/dengue-brazil-state-of-emergency-vaccine
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
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.
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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/
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
Measles outbreak: Remote education offered for students at Manatee Bay Elementary
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/21/measles-outbreak-remote-education-offered-for-students-at-manatee-bay-elementary/
Children 'suffering needlessly' due to lower vaccine uptake and measles spike: Experts said vaccines had become a ‘victim of their own success’.
itv.com/news/2024-02-29/children-suffering-needlessly-due-to-lower-vaccine-uptake-and-measles-spike
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.
Avoid foods that contain high amounts of sugar.
Consuming too much sugar can increase risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and gout.
Florida GOP senators defend DeSantis’ surgeon general amid measles outbreak: The measles outbreak shows the further polarization of vaccines.
politico.com/news/2024/03/04/florida-measles-ladapo-desantis-00144561
How vaccine hesitancy is contributing to rising rates of measles and COVID: Vaccines have been proven to be an effective weapon against many diseases. Measles ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/how-vaccine-hesitancy-is-contributing-to-rising-rates-of-measles-and-covid
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.
Step Up Your Coffee Game For Less Than $13 With This Insanely Easy Tool: “It made the foamiest foam I have ever seen,” wrote a reviewer.
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Commentary: Our understanding of obesity has changed, so must our approach to weight loss
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/obesity-stigma-weight-loss-drug-ozempic-wegovy-diabetes-willpower-4161241
Xolair for food allergies: How it works and what it costs: The FDA expanded approval for the asthma drug Xolair for multiple food allergies including peanuts and ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/xolair-food-allergies-works-costs-rcna140223
India's Serum boosts supply of cervical cancer shots ahead of government's mass drive
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/indias-serum-boosts-supply-cervical-cancer-shots-ahead-governments-mass-drive-2024-03-03/
Largest COVID vaccine study yet finds links to health conditions: Vaccines that protect against severe illness, death and lingering long COVID symptoms from an ...
bostonherald.com/2024/02/20/largest-covid-vaccine-study-yet-finds-links-to-health-conditions/
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How Portugal eased its opioid epidemic, while U.S. drug deaths skyrocketed: Portugal cut drug deaths by 80%, using free health care and addiction treatment ...
npr.org/2024/02/24/1230188789/portugal-drug-overdose-opioid-treatment
Global measles cases are on the rise, in spite of the widespread availability of a life-saving vaccine. It’s an ominous reflection of waning vaccine confidence ... Show more
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Number of whooping cough cases soar in UK - raising concerns about vaccine uptake
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Quick Glance: Tips for Preventing Whooping Cough Amid Increasing Incidence
- With a significant rise in cases in England in January, whooping cough is being more frequently diagnosed.
- A key disparity between a regular cough and whooping cough lies in the intensity of symptoms, such as strong coughing fits, especially at night, accompanied by a high-pitched 'whoop,' vomiting, red face, and breathing difficulties.
- Whooping cough is highly contagious and can have serious consequences, particularly for unvaccinated babies and children.
- The most effective prevention against whooping cough remains vaccination, included in the NHS routine immunization schedule and administered to infants.
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
Obesity is a complex & chronic disease.
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Measles explained: Learn about symptoms and vaccines to protect you against the contagious disease
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How Portugal eased its opioid epidemic, while U.S. drug deaths skyrocketed: Portugal cut drug deaths by 80%, using free health care and addiction treatment ...
npr.org/2024/02/24/1230188789/portugal-drug-overdose-opioid-treatment
If you choose to have sex, using condoms correctly helps prevent pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
Luton mum warns of dangers of hot liquids after baby severely scolded by coffee: Alayla Belcheva was left scolded after she reached for a hot mug of coffee which ...
itv.com/news/anglia/2024-02-21/baby-left-blind-for-two-days-after-being-scolded-by-hot-coffee
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