Today’s H1N1 flu — commonly known as the swine flu — appears to be a direct descendent of the influenza virus that caused the catastrophic 1918 pandemic, a new analysis shows. Genetic data drawn from 1918 flu samples recently discovered in Germany suggests that all genomic segments of the seasonal H1N1 flu could be directly… read on > read on >
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AHA News: Theater Director Has a Stroke the Day After a Crushing Fall
TUESDAY, May 10, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — To celebrate her 50th birthday, Victoria Shepherd was pulling out all the stops. She was in her 30th year as a freelance director in Toronto, so the party would begin at her latest play. Her friends would take in a closing week performance of “The Glass… read on > read on >
After a Sweeping Review, CDC Looks to Rebuild Public Trust
In April, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched a new center to better forecast infectious disease outbreaks. It also underwent a month-long review to examine their current systems and inform future strategies. Together, these announcements paint a picture of an agency at a crossroads, in the wake of enormous public scrutiny during… read on > read on >
Texting Your Way to Better Health After Heart Attack
“Fill your plate up with colorful fruits and veggies for heart health.” Such customized reminder texts may help folks who have had one heart attack avoid a second one, according to a new study out of Australia. “Texts provided reminders and additional information about what patients can do after their heart attack to improve their… read on > read on >
Rare Cases of COVID Relapse Seen With Pfizer Pill
Rare cases of COVID patients relapsing after taking the antiviral pill Paxlovid are raising questions among some experts. An earlier study of 1,000 adults showed that Paxlovid was highly effective at preventing severe COVID and the U.S. government has bought enough of the drug to treat 20 million people. But there have been reports of… read on > read on >
Pregnant American Women Are Facing Higher Exposures to Chemicals
Exposure to potentially harmful chemicals is on the rise among pregnant women in the United States, a new study warns. “This is the first time we’ve been able to measure the amounts of chemicals in such a large and diverse group of pregnant women — not just identify chemicals,” senior study author Tracey Woodruff, director… read on > read on >
Misinformation on Cancer Nutrition Abounds on Pinterest: Study
About one-third of cancer nutrition information on the social media site Pinterest is misleading and posted by businesses trying to sell products, according to a new study. “Our results revealed a significant amount of misinformation about cancer and nutrition,” said study co-author Tracy Crane, an associate professor at the University of Miami Miller School of… read on > read on >
Study Supports Colonoscopies for Women Under 50
Colonoscopies in younger women can significantly cut their risk of colon cancer, a new study claims. “While there’s been an alarming increase in the incidence of colorectal cancer in recent decades in younger individuals, screening has largely been focused on people over 50,” noted senior study author Dr. Andrew Chan, a gastroenterologist and epidemiologist at… read on > read on >
High Rates of COVID Vaccination Among Adults With Autism
Adults with autism have high rates of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and shots, a new study shows. That’s good news, because autistic adults have multiple risk factors for COVID-19 infection and for more severe illness if they contract the disease, the researchers said. “Reaching this group effectively in public health messaging about vaccination is critical,” said… read on > read on >
Why High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Bodes Ill for Future Health
High blood pressure complications during pregnancy can be scary, but a new study warns they also significantly raise a woman’s risk for heart disease later in life. “Women with a history of gestational hypertension or preeclampsia should be informed that they have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease,” said study author Jennifer Stuart. She is… read on > read on >