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- WHO: 31 of 48 Ebola cases in DRC have died in latest outbreak
Thirty-one of the 48 confirmed and probable cases of Ebola have died since the outbreak began in central Democratic Republic of Congo early this month, the World Health Organization said Thursday. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.46 mins ago - Hepatitis B in the spotlight: What to know about the viral infection
Vaccination against hepatitis B is a common recommendation — but what exactly is it preventing?HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his advisory group plan to meet this week to discuss and vote on various vaccine recommendations for hepatitis B, along with COVID-19 and measles, mumps and rubella.Hepatitis B is considered a serious viral infection that causes inflammation in the liver, and is the most common liver infection in the world, according to Cleveland Clinic.HEPATITIS A OUTBREAK INFECTS THOUSANDS OF TRAVELERS AT POPULAR DESTINATIONSAn estimated 254 million people worldwide are living with the infection, the World Health Organization has reported.The infection can be brief, known as acute hepatitis B, or it can be a long-term, chronic form, which can lead to complications like cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and liver failure.Hepatitis B is triggered by exposure to bodily fluids infected with the virus, including amniotic fluid, blood, menstrual fluid, saliva… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.7 hours ago - Common over-the-counter medication slashes colorectal cancer recurrence in halfA common over-the-counter medication could significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer coming back.In a Swedish study, a low dose of aspirin was shown to slash recurrence in half for patients with colon and rectal cancer whose tumors had a specific type of genetic mutation.Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital followed more than 3,500 cancer patients from 33 hospitals in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, according to a press release. All patients had undergone surgery to remove their tumors.LONG-DISTANCE RUNNING TIED TO HIGHER RISK OF COLON CANCER, EARLY STUDY SUGGESTSAmong those who had a particular gene mutation in the PIK3 signaling pathway, half of them received 160 milligrams of aspirin daily and the other half received a placebo.After a three-year period, the risk of cancer recurrence was reduced by 55% in those who took the aspirin compared with the placebo group."The ALASCCA trial shows for the first time… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.10 hours ago
- A soft play designed for autistic kids
The play area also has a calming room for children to relax in. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.15 hours ago - Dementia risk nearly doubles among those with common sleep disorder, study findsIn the latest evidence of the direct relationship between sleep and health, researchers have found that chronic insomnia can significantly increase dementia risk.That equates to a three-year acceleration of brain aging, according to the study, which was published in Neurology, the journal from the American Academy of Neurology.The study followed 2,750 cognitively healthy older adults averaging 70 years of age over a period of more than 5-½ years. Roughly 16% of them suffered from chronic insomnia, according to a press release for the study.WOMAN'S SNORING WAS SYMPTOM OF RARE FORM OF CANCER: 'DON'T IGNORE IT'"Chronic insomnia" is defined as a struggle to fall and/or stay asleep — which is different than people trying to pursue the "perfect sleep," according to study author Diego Z. Carvalho, M.D., of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota."Chronic insomnia was associated with a 40% increased risk of developing cognitive impairment and dementia," Carvalho, who is… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.17 hours ago
- Trust apologises for treating A&E patients in cafeUsing the cafe to treat patients "will not be allowed to happen again", the trust's boss says. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.17 hours ago
- Acupuncture deemed effective for chronic lower back pain in seniors
A new study demonstrating the effectiveness of acupuncture in relieving chronic lower back pain among seniors is fueling calls to expand its Medicare coverage. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.18 hours ago - Calls to include menopause support in cancer careA survey shows that 90% people say they are not given plans to help manage menopause. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.23 hours ago
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