📢New study finds HIV antiretrovials may be protective against SARS-CoV-2 infection in people living with AIDS In this recent work from Kenya, Njue et al. examined rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection among people living with AIDS (PLWHA). onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/... 1/
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Further down today’s ranking of Health posts that are news, facts and calls to action: page 2 of 2.
(YouTube) #ICVP study: participant experience, science and Q&A youtube.com/watch?v=IBvB1lX0sOI Chyvonne Blanchard shares her experience participating in the Intracortical Visual Prosthesis (ICVP) study. Reaching and grasping example at 1624s youtube.com/watch?v=IBvB1lX0sO… #BCI #blindness
Pomegranate compound improves heart function by up to 80% in study sciencedaily.com/releases/2026… #nutrition #fruit #fruits #pomegranate #health #HEartHealth
Mental health capacity restored in November after fire, government says Mental health services in Tasmania's north-west were severely impacted after part of a public… ABC News · Tasmania abc.net.au/news/2026-10-08/men… #News #Tasmania
New CDC data shows a positive shift in U.S. high school student health. Key improvements from 2023–2025 include: Persistent sadness/hopelessness improved from 40% to 33%, suicide ideation down from 20% to 14% Daily fruit intake up to 39%, veggies up to 63% Sports team participation up to 58%
"What we found in our abstract that's going to be presented at the Infectious Disease Society of America tomorrow is that we prevented 100 percent of precancerous changes" That's me talking about HPV vaccine research 21 years ago - #IDSky + #ObGynSky. www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/...
The Canberra Times: Experts call for medication reviews amid fresh figures. canberratimes.com.au/story/936…
Measles is spreading across the US – and officials can’t agree on the death toll #Measles #MeaslesOutbreak #CDC #Health #PublicHealth #Vaccination #MMR #HealthNews #USA #DiseasePrevention #The14Media the-14.com/measles-is-spreadin…
the Canadian Cancer Society last March said more younger Canadians are being diagnosed with – and dying from – the disease. “If you’re born in 1980 or beyond, you’re two or two-and-a-half times more likely to develop (colorectal) cancer before the age of 50 www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
American Academy of Pediatrics Renews Call for Ban on Raw Milk The post American Academy of Pediatrics Renews Call for Ban on Raw Milk appeared first on… ProPublica · United States propublica.org/article/raw-mil… #News #USNews
Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab did not significantly reduce spike protein or improve symptoms in immunodeficient ME/CFS patients with circulating spike. β1-adrenergic receptor autoantibodies decreased, but no other meaningful changes at 30 days in observational study. (n=21) #LongCovid
American Academy of Pediatrics Renews Call for Ban on Raw Milk --- Citing the growing popularity of unpasteurized milk and the damage it can do to children, the nation’s largest professional group of pediatricians is seeking a nationwide ban on the sale and distribution of raw dairy products. propublica.org/article/raw-mil… #News #Health #Food #Safety #Regulation #Children #Medicine #Dairy #RFKJr
LSHTM experts reflect on “the significant milestone” of the launch of Phase I Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine clinical trial in Uganda by MRC/URVI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit. 👉 bit.ly/4e2JLOv 📸: MRC/URVI & LSHTM Uganda @seruminstindia.bsky.social @cepi.net @ovg.ox.ac.uk @psioxford.bsky.social
On SNJ Today: A new discussion paper is asking for feedback on ideas for helping education, health and social care staff see that understanding a diagnosis is not always the same as an individual's needs: specialneedsjungle.com/pathway…
Some who take GLP-1s are suffering serious side effects, but it's unclear how often #news #health #medicine #healthcare npr.org/2026/10/07/nx-s1-58502…
💊 Coeliac disease, one theory knocked out Scientists in Australia studied immune cells from coeliac patients and found they behaved the same regardless of what triggered them, undercutting one theory of the disease. 🔗 doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aei3175 #Health #Coeliac #Immunology 🧪
Inside Medicine: CDC's new acting chief of staff is an RFK Jr. loyalist, insiders say. But she wasn't always seen that way. insidemedicine.substack.com/p/cdcs-new-a...
"In England, all key indicators increased this week indicating a low but increasing risk of Covid. Test positivity rates are continue to remain highest in London, the West Mids, and Yorkshire & Humberside. Whilst Flu activity is low it is rising earlier than previous years." 1/2
Pro tip, flu season, from an infectious disease doc: In the U.S. at moment, available to age 55+. Moderna, first mRNA flu vaccine, is 30 percent more effective. But it’s in short supply. You will likely have to call different pharmacies. Be sure to ask for the new Moderna mRNA flu vaccine.
After Australia relaxed its restrictions on abortion pill prescriptions, the number of Australian pharmacies stocking MS-2 Step (mifepristone and misoprostol) increased by almost 50%. Deregulation of abortion promotes safer and faster healthcare!
Theresa Barry and Elaine McGlynn recently joined undergraduate medical students at University College Cork for a session on Bridging the Healthcare Divide, exploring how digital health, interoperability and SNOMED CT are helping transform healthcare in Ireland.
Shortages of crucial HIV medicines due to aid cuts are a ‘warning’, say experts More than half of organisations providing HIV care surveyed by International Planned Parenthood Federation said they had run out of stock at some point during past 12 months www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
During a measles outbreak, timing matters. Early vaccination or post-exposure treatment may help protect vulnerable patients—so contact a healthcare provider promptly after a known exposure. #Measles #MMRVaccine #PublicHealth #Telehealth #DiseasePrevention
October 8, World Sight Day 👁️ Raises awareness of blindness, visual impairment and the importance of accessible eye care. 🌍 International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) / global eye-health community
An Irish doctor who says she was told her endometriosis was "too severe" to treat in Ireland, and had to travel abroad for lifesaving surgery, is calling on the Government to improve care for women with the disease.
14 years to diagnose endometriosis is a national scandal – David Cullinane TD "Women with endometriosis must be listened to, believed and given timely access to specialist care. They need investment, specialist services and a clear plan for delivery." sinnfein.ie/news/14-year...
Dr. Jason Pogue contextualizes preliminary data looking at the #PETERPEN trial and other extended-spectrum beta-lactamase studies, which reopens the debate around carbapenem-sparing treatment options. #IDsky #Medsky Watch the full interview here: www.contagionlive.com/view/further...
Tested positive for #COVID last night; several co-workers are out sick, one had to go to the hospital. Be careful out there, keep masks handy and get that updated COVID and flu shot if you're able to!
Obesity Treatment Market Growth Rate, Demands, Status and Application Forecast By 2034 Get Complete report@ datalibraryresearch.com/market…
Doctors do not throw the term “brain death” around. There is specific criteria that must be met and it is irreversible damage. Removal of life support by medical providers can only be done in the event of brain death, otherwise it is at the discretion of the patient’s next of kin or POA.
A brain route to the gut barrier: in rats, a diabetes drug delivered into fluid around the brain reduced inflammation-triggered colon leakiness. Oct 3, 2026 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neures.2026.105135 #NeuroscienceResearch #Neuroscience
Roughly 1 in 8 cancer cases around the world are linked to infections – many of which can be prevented through vaccines, screening or treatments. www.cnn.com/2026/10/05/h...
#Iceland - #Influenza A #H5N5 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification, etidiohnew.blogspot.com/2026/1…
If you are eligible or in the identified health risk groups, get your shots. #VaccinesWork #Saskatchewan #Canada #Flu #Covid19 cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewa…
Hello, @apnews.com. Mifepristone is not “the nation’s main abortion pill.” It only works well in combination with another drug, misoprostol. Misoprostol actually DOES work well on its own. If there’s a “main” abortion pill, it’s that one.
Most people who used Anktiva with or without bnAbs experienced typical viral rebound after stopping antiretrovirals, but a minority had longer remission. Studies at #AIDS2026 saw favorable changes in the viral reservoir & immune responses, suggesting it could help achieve a functional cure for HIV.
A national shingles vaccination programme for the over-65s will commence in a phased basis from the middle of next year, the Health Minister has revealed. www.imt.ie/news/shingle...
Smokers have a lower risk of Parkinson's - we may have found out why ->The Conversation | More on "Smoking and Parkinson's disease risk" at BigEarthData.ai
An average of 17 older Australians died every day waiting for home care last year, new figures reveal www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
Can rapid screening reduce #dengue transmission through #donated #organs? At Hospital do Rim, no donor-derived transmission was confirmed among 52 kidney recipients from evaluated donors. Vector-borne #dengue case-fatality was 1.88%. Check more here: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Great news ... Dancing is good for your health! buff.ly/UwINsdP #jillreid #jillreid.com #dancing #reallife #lifestyle
I really appreciate famous people with a platform normalizing colonoscopies. It saves lives! It's an icky topic that makes many of us pucker but using humor helps. If you're putting it off, consider making that appointment. Also, VOTE please. People need insurance.
A detail that stood out while we read about HRV: Apple Watch measures how the gaps between heartbeats vary. Those small shifts offer a window on the body's automatic heart-rate control during recovery. #hrv
Gene therapy can partly restore sight in blind people, researchers reveal | Blindness and visual impairment | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/oct/07/gene-therapy-can-partly-restore-sight-in-blind-people-researchers-reveal
