CDC says gay and bi men in Florida need the meningococcal vaccine, to keep them safe in 'worst' outbreak in US history
Don't be surprised if you see the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention out at the LGBTQ pride parade this year or showing up on your dating app.
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US health officials are raising the alert over a Florida outbreak of meningococcal disease in gay and bisexual men that they're calling one of the worst in the country's history.
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According to a survey by the National Health and Nutrition Examination, 1 in 3 adults in America is considered obese. That translates to over 120 million people in the US alone, at risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease.
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CDC Updates Monkeypox Guidance After First Suspected Case of Human-to-Dog Transmission Monkeypox - Dog.
On Monday, the CDC announced that its monkeypox guidance has been updated after the first suspected case of human-to-dog transmission of the virus was reported.
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Floralite Reviews Gastrointestinal tract - Prebiotic - Gut microbiota - Weight loss.
Floralite is a 56 ingredient supplement that contains 2.5 billion CFUs of probiotics and prebiotics, along with a super-antioxidant mushroom blend, dietary fiber and digestive enzymes meant to help accelerate the fat burning weight loss benefits of this ...
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Man survives fungal lung infection Coccidioidomycosis - Respiratory tract infection - Fungus - Lung.
When Jose Leon suddenly started experiencing severe flu-like symptoms in March, he suspected COVID-19. He quickly ran out of breath at the gym and developed a cough that “went a little crazy.” He developed a fever and cold sweats and lost his appetite.
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CDC warns dogs can catch monkeypox Monkeypox - Dog.
It says that 12 days after their symptoms began, their Italian greyhound began showing lesions. The couple said they had allowed the dog to sleep alongside them, which is likely how the virus spread from human to animal.
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Study: SOD1 Protein could have Therapeutic Implications Beyond Familial ALS & More Latest News Here Protein - SOD1 - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - Motor neuron disease.
In a study published in the neuroscience journal Brain, researchers found that the link between the Superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) protein and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) could extend to all types of the motor neuron disease.
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Dog contracts monkeypox from owners, prompting change to CDC guidance Monkeypox - Dog.
Adding yet another wrinkle to the monkeypox outbreak, a new case study suggests that people can pass the virus on to their pet dogs.
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$13 million PCORI funding aims to support the study of fracture prevention strategies for osteoporosis Osteoporosis - Medicine - Preventive healthcare.
University of Maryland School of Medicine faculty from the Department of Epidemiology & Public Health and the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science are co-recipients of a $13 million funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes ...
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Xofluza Approved to Treat and Prevent Flu in Children 5 to 12 Years Old Influenza - Baloxavir marboxil - Roche Holding AG - Food and Drug Administration.
Although vaccination is still the best way to protect against the flu, the drug may help reduce transmission of influenza.
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Brain support cells transfer their mitochondria to fight free radicals Brain - Cell - Mitochondrion - Neuron.
After a brain hemorrhage, neural support cells called astrocytes enhance healing by transferring their mitochondria to damaged neurons. The healthy mitochondria stimulate the production of a free radical-fighting enzyme, ...
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Man warns about Valley fever, a lung infection caused by tiny fungus Coccidioidomycosis - Respiratory tract infection - Fungus - Lung.
How does someone get Valley fever? Lung infection caused by fungus in soil leads to symptoms including cough and fever. Disease starts when breathing in spores.
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Dog Contracts Monkeypox After Sharing Bed With Owners Who Tested Positive For The Virus Monkeypox - Dog.
The Italian Greyhound tested positive for the virus 12 days after sharing the bed with its owners, marking the first human-to-pet infection.
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5 Surprising Ways Gut Health Affects Mental Health Gastrointestinal tract - Prebiotic - Gut microbiota - Weight loss.
The gut-brain axis has been a hot topic of research in recent years. Altered gut microbiota have been linked to brain-based conditions such as depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, and Alzheimer's. The hope is that changes in the microbiome ...
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Can people with spinal injuries walk and run, researchers probe in new study Injury - Vertebral column - Research - Spinal cord.
An international research team has succeeded in recovering muscle movement in a model of paralysed mice organic through artificial nerves. The team was led by Prof. Tae-Woo Lee (Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University ...
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Eating Grapes Boosts Longevity, Protects Against Alzheimer's Dementia - Snack - Grape.
The adverse response was diminished by grape intervention,” said Pezzuto. “Life-long survival was also enhanced. These results suggest the potential of dietary grapes to modulate gene expressions, prevent oxidative damage, induce fatty acid metabolism, ...
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A hormone secreted by fat cells can restrain the growth of liver tumors in mice, according to a new study.
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