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from Fortune Well
19 hours ago

More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Even young adults should watch for these 7 symptoms

Obesity and alcohol consumption are major factors contributing to increased bowel cancer deaths among young adults.
from english.elpais.com
1 month ago

The unknowns surrounding the mysterious rise of cancer in young adults

The rise of cancer in young adults is alarming, with nearly 80% increase in tumors under 50 years in the last 30 years.

More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Even young adults should watch for these 7 symptoms

Obesity and alcohol consumption are major factors contributing to increased bowel cancer deaths among young adults.

The unknowns surrounding the mysterious rise of cancer in young adults

The rise of cancer in young adults is alarming, with nearly 80% increase in tumors under 50 years in the last 30 years.
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#public-health

Exclusive: Emails reveal how health departments struggle to track human cases of bird flu

The surge in bird flu cases among workers highlights significant gaps in surveillance and communication, hampering public health responses.

Long-running Nurses' Health Study at risk of shutting down

The Nurses' Health Study, significant for public health research, may end without further funding, risking vital health insights accumulated over decades.

Opinion | It's OK if You Haven't Gotten Your Flu Shot Yet

Flu shot effectiveness diminishes over time, suggesting late vaccination may be more beneficial.

Worst U.S. whooping cough outbreak in a decade has infected thousands

Whooping cough is spreading rapidly, with experts fearing worsening outbreaks due to school return and delayed vaccinations.

Life expectancy rise in rich countries slows down: why discovery took 30 years to prove

The increase in human life expectancy may be slowing down, suggesting a finite limit to human lifespan despite advancements in public health.

Marburg outbreaks: One of the world's deadliest viruses DW 10/04/2024

Rwanda is currently monitoring over 400 individuals for Marburg virus disease following 36 reported cases and a rising threat of the deadly virus.

Exclusive: Emails reveal how health departments struggle to track human cases of bird flu

The surge in bird flu cases among workers highlights significant gaps in surveillance and communication, hampering public health responses.

Long-running Nurses' Health Study at risk of shutting down

The Nurses' Health Study, significant for public health research, may end without further funding, risking vital health insights accumulated over decades.

Opinion | It's OK if You Haven't Gotten Your Flu Shot Yet

Flu shot effectiveness diminishes over time, suggesting late vaccination may be more beneficial.

Worst U.S. whooping cough outbreak in a decade has infected thousands

Whooping cough is spreading rapidly, with experts fearing worsening outbreaks due to school return and delayed vaccinations.

Life expectancy rise in rich countries slows down: why discovery took 30 years to prove

The increase in human life expectancy may be slowing down, suggesting a finite limit to human lifespan despite advancements in public health.

Marburg outbreaks: One of the world's deadliest viruses DW 10/04/2024

Rwanda is currently monitoring over 400 individuals for Marburg virus disease following 36 reported cases and a rising threat of the deadly virus.
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What is Pink Cocaine'?

Pink cocaine is a dangerous club drug widely popular in the U.S., misleadingly named and primarily made of various stimulants and depressants.
#bird-flu

England hit with the most serious outbreak of bird flu - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

England is facing a severe bird flu outbreak with infected pheasants, raising urgent health concerns.

Why hasn't deadly bird flu reached Australia yet?

Oceania remains free of H5N1 due to geographic isolation and unique ecology.

England hit with the most serious outbreak of bird flu - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

England is facing a severe bird flu outbreak with infected pheasants, raising urgent health concerns.

Why hasn't deadly bird flu reached Australia yet?

Oceania remains free of H5N1 due to geographic isolation and unique ecology.
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#health-risks

Experts issue health warning to anyone who uses a standing desk

Standing desks may not reduce health risks associated with prolonged inactivity and could increase the risk of certain conditions.

6 Things to Eat to Reduce Your Cancer Risk

Healthy lifestyle changes can prevent about 40% of cancers, emphasizing the importance of diet in cancer risk reduction.

Experts issue health warning to anyone who uses a standing desk

Standing desks may not reduce health risks associated with prolonged inactivity and could increase the risk of certain conditions.

6 Things to Eat to Reduce Your Cancer Risk

Healthy lifestyle changes can prevent about 40% of cancers, emphasizing the importance of diet in cancer risk reduction.
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What to Know About the Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak

Rwanda is experiencing its first Marburg virus outbreak with 36 cases and 11 deaths reported this year.

A Little-Known Infectious Disease Is Quietly Spreading Across the Southwestern U.S

Weather changes in the southwestern U.S. are linked to rising valley fever cases, highlighting the impact of climate on infectious disease prevalence.

Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell review the superspreader returns

Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point remains culturally significant, illustrating how ideas and products spread like epidemics.
#gaza-conflict
from Nature
1 month ago
OMG science

Daily Briefing: Drugs like Ozempic seem to help everything from Alzheimer's to infertility. But how?

Establishing an accurate death toll in Gaza is challenging due to population displacement, unreported deaths, and unreliable data sources.

Middle East Crisis: Israeli Official Expresses Some Optimism Over Cease-Fire Deal

Escalation in Gaza war could result in 85,000 Palestinian deaths over six months
Even best-case scenario predicts 6,500 additional deaths in Gaza due to war

Daily Briefing: Drugs like Ozempic seem to help everything from Alzheimer's to infertility. But how?

Establishing an accurate death toll in Gaza is challenging due to population displacement, unreported deaths, and unreliable data sources.

Middle East Crisis: Israeli Official Expresses Some Optimism Over Cease-Fire Deal

Escalation in Gaza war could result in 85,000 Palestinian deaths over six months
Even best-case scenario predicts 6,500 additional deaths in Gaza due to war
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With avian flu now in 34 California dairy herds, health experts watch closely

California’s dairy industry faces a surge in H5N1 bird flu infections, leading to quarantines and increased biosecurity measures despite the low human risk.
#mental-health

How Common is Recovery in Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder affects about 2% of the population, with 44% experiencing symptom remission and only 23% achieving complete mental health.

MP warns of unprecedented' child poverty in northern England

Children in the north of England face poverty of a scale and severity that was unprecedented, an MP has said following a new report into the cost of living crisis The Child Poverty And The Cost Of Living Crisis report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Child of the North, released on Tuesday, shows the problem, including fuel poverty and food insecurity, is higher in the north than the rest of England.

How Common is Recovery in Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder affects about 2% of the population, with 44% experiencing symptom remission and only 23% achieving complete mental health.

MP warns of unprecedented' child poverty in northern England

Children in the north of England face poverty of a scale and severity that was unprecedented, an MP has said following a new report into the cost of living crisis The Child Poverty And The Cost Of Living Crisis report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Child of the North, released on Tuesday, shows the problem, including fuel poverty and food insecurity, is higher in the north than the rest of England.
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#global-health

'Highly evolved' polio strain may have leaked from Chinese lab: study

A new study suggests a strain of polio may have originated from a Wuhan lab, raising concerns about virology research safety.

How Does Mpox Spread, and Who Is Most at Risk?

Mpox has been declared a global health emergency, with growing concerns over its transmission methods and evolving nature.
from theconversation.com
5 months ago

The Anthropology of Past Disease Outbreaks Can Help Prevent Future Ones

Emerging infectious diseases have been increasing in frequency since the turn of the century due to ancient human factors.
from www.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Mosquito-borne diseases spreading in Europe due to climate crisis, says expert

Mosquito-borne diseases are spreading globally due to climate breakdown, posing a threat to previously unaffected regions

Cholera now threatens 1bn people. It's time to finish what we began in the 19th century

John Snow's discovery of contaminated water as the source of a cholera outbreak led to the development of water and sewage systems, preventing future outbreaks.
Cholera outbreaks continue globally due to factors like conflict, poverty, and climate crisis, with vaccine shortages exacerbating the situation.

Why Rapid COVID-19 Test Results Are Getting More Confusing

After a recent COVID-19 exposure, Dr. Christina Astley tested positive on an at-home testbut just barely.The line signifying a positive result was so faint that Astley, an endocrinologist at Boston Children's Hospital, took a picture and applied a camera filter to confirm it was there at all.Further complicating matters, Astley later tested negative with a different manufacturer's kit.
from Mail Online
1 month ago

'Highly evolved' polio strain may have leaked from Chinese lab: study

A new study suggests a strain of polio may have originated from a Wuhan lab, raising concerns about virology research safety.

How Does Mpox Spread, and Who Is Most at Risk?

Mpox has been declared a global health emergency, with growing concerns over its transmission methods and evolving nature.

The Anthropology of Past Disease Outbreaks Can Help Prevent Future Ones

Emerging infectious diseases have been increasing in frequency since the turn of the century due to ancient human factors.

Mosquito-borne diseases spreading in Europe due to climate crisis, says expert

Mosquito-borne diseases are spreading globally due to climate breakdown, posing a threat to previously unaffected regions

Cholera now threatens 1bn people. It's time to finish what we began in the 19th century

John Snow's discovery of contaminated water as the source of a cholera outbreak led to the development of water and sewage systems, preventing future outbreaks.
Cholera outbreaks continue globally due to factors like conflict, poverty, and climate crisis, with vaccine shortages exacerbating the situation.

Why Rapid COVID-19 Test Results Are Getting More Confusing

After a recent COVID-19 exposure, Dr. Christina Astley tested positive on an at-home testbut just barely.The line signifying a positive result was so faint that Astley, an endocrinologist at Boston Children's Hospital, took a picture and applied a camera filter to confirm it was there at all.Further complicating matters, Astley later tested negative with a different manufacturer's kit.
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Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations

Increased pesticide use due to bat population decline correlates with higher infant mortality rates, highlighting environmental health risks.
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from Irish Independent
2 months ago
Medicine

Overdiagnosis of prostate cancer has led to unnecessary treatments, research shows

Increased PSA testing has led to overdiagnosis of prostate cancer, causing unnecessary treatment and lifestyle impacts.

Why a New Study Dubbed India the Cancer Capital of the World'

India is facing a rise in chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, and hypertension at critical levels.
The cancer rate in India is expected to surpass global averages, with more women diagnosed than men.

Overdiagnosis of prostate cancer has led to unnecessary treatments, research shows

Increased PSA testing has led to overdiagnosis of prostate cancer, causing unnecessary treatment and lifestyle impacts.

Why a New Study Dubbed India the Cancer Capital of the World'

India is facing a rise in chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, and hypertension at critical levels.
The cancer rate in India is expected to surpass global averages, with more women diagnosed than men.
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Racism Could Be Aging People of Color Faster

Accelerated aging is prevalent in people of color and minoritized groups, highlighting the effects of racism on health.

An even more contagious COVID strain is 'just getting started' amid California wave

The emergence of the XEC variant signals potential future waves of COVID-19 in the U.S. and worldwide.

This Is the Grossest Thing You Can Do in Your Hotel Room, According to an Epidemiologist

Using hotel ice buckets without liners poses serious health risks.
Many hotel hygiene practices fail to adequately protect guests from diseases.
Travelers need to adopt an informed approach to hotel hygiene.

WHO declares 2024 mpox surge is 'a public health emergency of international concern'

Mpox has been declared a public health emergency by WHO and cases are surging in Congo and surrounding regions, highlighting surveillance system weaknesses.

What to Know About the FLiRT' Variants of COVID-19

The emergence of FLiRT variants, including KP.2, may not lead to a significant surge in COVID-19 cases in the U.S. due to potential prior immunity from JN.1 infections.

How Many Microbes Does It Take to Make You Sick?

Pathogens must overcome barriers to enter the body and reproduce, while evading the immune system.
The number of microbes that enter the body usually needs to be high enough to overcome defenses and start an infection.
The infectious dose varies by pathogen, and some require a very small number of organisms to start an infection.

A Surge in Babies Born With Syphilis Is a Warning Sign

Cases of babies born with syphilis in the US have risen tenfold in a decade.
Congenital syphilis has reached its highest rate in 30 years, with 3,761 cases in 2022.

Widespread Prescribing of Stimulants With Other CNS Meds

A large proportion of US adults who are prescribed Schedule II stimulants are simultaneously receiving other CNS agents including benzodiazepines, opioids, and antidepressants - a potentially dangerous practice.Investigators analyzed prescription drug claims for over 9.1 million US adults over a 1-year period and found that 276,223 (3%) had used a Schedule II stimulant, such as methylphenidate and amphetamines, during that time.
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Five dead as Tanzania detects first-ever Marburg virus outbreak

Three of the eight confirmed cases are receiving treatment even as 161 contacts are being monitored, according to the WHO.Tanzania has confirmed eight cases of Marburg, a high-death viral hemorrhagic fever with symptoms broadly similar to those of Ebola, in its first-ever outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO intensifies surveillance in E Guinea after Marburg outbreak

The country officially declared its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease on Monday.The World Health Organization (WHO) has intensified surveillance after Equatorial Guinea confirmed an outbreak of the Marburg virus, a highly infectious and deadly disease similar to Ebola, which killed nine people in the African country.

Population-wide gene testing limited in its ability to predict disease risk'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Population-wide screening for variations in thousands of genes is limited in its ability to accurately predict the risk of developing a disease, experts have warned.

Communities In Northern And Southern California Trying To Dig Out From Massive Snowstorms | KQED

At least 11 people have died since winter storms battered the San Bernardino Mountains.Meanwhile, in Nevada County in Northern California, the lights have been off for thousands of customers due to storms in the area.Training Program For Health Care Workers Facing Big Cuts
Public health officials in California are calling on the governor to reconsider a plan to slash funding to a training program for public health workers.

Five dead as Tanzania detects first-ever Marburg virus outbreak

Three of the eight confirmed cases are receiving treatment even as 161 contacts are being monitored, according to the WHO.Tanzania has confirmed eight cases of Marburg, a high-death viral hemorrhagic fever with symptoms broadly similar to those of Ebola, in its first-ever outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO intensifies surveillance in E Guinea after Marburg outbreak

The country officially declared its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease on Monday.The World Health Organization (WHO) has intensified surveillance after Equatorial Guinea confirmed an outbreak of the Marburg virus, a highly infectious and deadly disease similar to Ebola, which killed nine people in the African country.

Population-wide gene testing limited in its ability to predict disease risk'

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Population-wide screening for variations in thousands of genes is limited in its ability to accurately predict the risk of developing a disease, experts have warned.

Communities In Northern And Southern California Trying To Dig Out From Massive Snowstorms | KQED

At least 11 people have died since winter storms battered the San Bernardino Mountains.Meanwhile, in Nevada County in Northern California, the lights have been off for thousands of customers due to storms in the area.Training Program For Health Care Workers Facing Big Cuts
Public health officials in California are calling on the governor to reconsider a plan to slash funding to a training program for public health workers.
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Bay Area Wojcicki sisters among seven women pioneers getting their own Barbie doll

Barbie isn't one to be pigeonholed into a profession just because she's a woman.She's had an impressive 200 careers on her resume doctor, astronaut, computer engineer, CEO and even presidential candidate.For International Women's Day on March 8, Mattel (which owns the Barbie brand) is hoping to inspire young girls to embrace the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by honoring a select group of STEM pioneers with their own Barbie doll.

Frequent Visits to Green Spaces Linked to Lower Use of Some Meds

Frequent visits to green spaces such as parks and community gardens are associated with a reduced use of certain prescription medications among city dwellers, a new analysis suggests.In a cross-sectional cohort study, frequent green space visits were associated with less frequent use of psychotropic, antihypertensive, and asthma medications in urban environments.

Nine More Minutes of Vigorous Exercise Daily Tied to Better Cognition

Middle-aged adults who spend just 9 additional minutes a day participating in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) experience improved cognition in new findings that underscore the critical role brisk exercise, such as running and cycling, plays in brain health."Even minor differences in daily behavior appeared meaningful for cognition in this study," researcher John J Mitchell, MSci and PhD candidate, Medical Research Council, London, United Kingdom, told Medscape Medical News.
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