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HEALTHOct 7WHO seeks clarity on second pneumonia case in Russia amid plague fearsPolitico Europe
HEALTHOct 7Trump to talk plague with Putin as Russia plays down fears of outbreakEuroNews [en]
HEALTHOct 7GLP-1s sidelined in WHO’s first-ever guidelines targeting child obesityThe World Health Organization's inaugural guidelines for child obesity have reportedly excluded GLP-1 medications from their recommendations. This matters as it shapes global approaches to pediatric obesity treatment.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHOct 7The best time to get your flu vaccine, according to an epidemiologistHealth authorities often advise people to get their flu vaccine by the end of OctoberThe Independent World
HEALTHOct 7What younger women need to know about breast cancerBreast cancer is one of the most common cancers in adolescents and young adults under age 39, and the rate is rising fastest in women under 50.CBS News
HEALTHOct 7Breast Cancer: The Rise in Younger WomenRates of breast cancer are rising in young women. Why? Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky joins "Healthful" to explain the possible lifestyle factors and environmental exposures. She discusses what we can do to lower our risks. Plus, there's new research about why dense breasts may increase cancer risk. 50% of women have dense breasts, including Norah, and many have no idea. Dr. Teplinsky tells you what to ask for to find out if you're a part of that population.CBS News
HEALTHOct 7Cancer cases rising among young people, research findsNew major research has found that cases of several different types of cancer have risen sharply among young people in England, the United States, and the Netherlands. Researchers are not exactly sure why there has been such an increase, but say it could be linked to a growing rate of obesity, poor diets and a lack of exercise.France 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 7Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker's death in RussiaBBC World
HEALTHOct 7An early flu season means it might be time to think about a flu shotFlu season typically starts in October or November. But it looks like the flu started to pick up in September this year.NPR News
HEALTHOct 7Psychology experts agree: people who don't take these 7 things personally tend to be more confidentLa forma en que reaccionas ante un mensaje sin respuesta, una crítica o un plan cancelado puede revelar mucho sobre la confianza que tienes en ti mismo.Qué situaciones las personas más seguras evitan tomarlas como algo personal y por qué este comportamiento puede fortalecer su bienestar emocional.Clarín
HEALTHOct 7"I felt a pull": everything a sudden back pain can implyLa mayoría de los episodios mejoran con el tiempo, una actividad suave y un tratamiento sencillo en casa.Los sí y los no, cuándo es una emergencia y quienes corren más riesgo.Clarín
HEALTHOct 7Weight loss drugs: WHO defined how children and adolescents can use themLa agencia de la ONU difundió sus nuevas guías para tratar la obesidad en los menores de edad. En ningún caso recomienda el uso de fármacos en los nenes que tienen menos de 10 años.Clarín
HEALTHOct 7Weight loss jabs are safe for obese teenagers, WHO announcesThe move forms part of the first set of global guidelines for the treatment of obese children and adolescentsThe Telegraph
HEALTHOct 7Trump to call Putin about death at plague institute, WHO also wants more informationDe Amerikaanse president Trump is van plan "zeer binnenkort" te bellen met zijn Russische ambtsgenoot Poetin over de dode in een pestinstituut in Irkoetsk. Volgens Russische media overleed de vrouw aan de pest, maar de autoriteiten weerspreken dat en hebben het over "een longontsteking met onbekende oorzaak". "Er staat een telefoontje gepland, al snel", antwoordde Trump op vragen van verslaggevers. "We praten er al uitgebreid over. Morgen kunnen we er waarschijnlijk meer over zeggen." Trump had Rusland een dag eerder al steun aangeboden, mocht dat nodig zijn. Een Kremlin-woordvoerder reageerdeNOS Buitenland
HEALTHOct 7Bausch + Lomb makes progress on development of oral treatment for dry AMDBausch + Lomb is advancing the development of an oral treatment for dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), indicating progress in ophthalmological medicine.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHOct 7US closely monitors spread of plague in RussiaThe United States is aware of the death of a woman from plague in Irkutsk, Russia, and is closely monitoring developments.Ukrinform [en]
HEALTHOct 7Enliven, FDA agree on phase 3 trial design for relcobatinib for chronic myeloid leukemiaEnliven and the FDA have reached an agreement on the design for a Phase 3 trial of relcobatinib, a treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia, marking a step forward in drug development.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHOct 7Peter Attia, Canadian doctor, 53 years old, on muscle loss after 50: “The key is to avoid inactivity, avoid time without training”The doctor explains that prolonged breaks can accelerate muscle loss and advises adapting training to preserve strength over the years.Clarín
HEALTHOct 6Marco Rubio calls on Russian transparency over plague lab worker's deathDozens of people in Russia are in quarantine after the death of a woman who worked at a lab that studies plague and other infectious diseases. Russian officials say she died of pneumonia, but U.S. officials are not so sure. Dr. Ashish Jha, a senior fellow at the Harvard Belfer Center, joins CBS News to discuss.CBS News
HEALTHOct 6Cancer rates rising faster among younger people, international study findsNew major research has found that cases of several different kinds of cancer have risen sharply among young people in England, the US, and in the Netherlands. The number of people under the age of 50 diagnosed with prostate cancer in England has quadrupled since 2001. Researchers aren't exactly sure why there's been such an increase but say the broad reason could be linked to a growing rate of obesity, poor diets and a lack of exercise. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Jon Shelton, Head of cancer intelligence at Cancer Research UK.France 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 6Cancer rates rising faster among younger people, international study findsNew major research has found that cases of several different kinds of cancer have risen sharply among young people in England, the US, and in the Netherlands. The number of people under the age of 50 diagnosed with prostate cancer in England has quadrupled since 2001. Researchers aren't exactly sure why there's been such an increase but say the broad reason could be linked to a growing rate of obesity, poor diets and a lack of exercise. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Jon Shelton, Head of cancer intelligence at Cancer Research UK.France 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 6US CDC says it’s ‘aware of and closely monitoring’ Russian plague caseThe top US public health agency's remarks come as the Trump administration said it’s 'closely' watching the incident.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHOct 6Epigenetic Editing Could Wipe Out Lingering Hepatitis BAn experimental therapy kept the virus at bay for at least six months. The approach could target other stubborn viruses too. The post Epigenetic Editing Could Wipe Out Chronic Hepatitis B Infections appeared first on SingularityHub.Singularity Hub
HEALTHOct 6NCDs Take a Growing Share of Global Deaths“The long-term shift towards [non-communicable diseases]A continues. NCDs accounted for 74% of deaths globally in 2023, compared with 58% in 2000. Eight of the world’s ten leading causes of death were NCDs in 2023. This shift is increasingly visible across all income levels. In 2023, for the first time, communicable diseases accounted for less than […] The post NCDs Take a Growing Share of Global Deaths appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress