Name: Why asthma is common among Olympic athletes: What you need to know
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Description: The video discusses the impact of asthma on athletes at the Paris Olympics 2024, highlighting the prevalence, causes, and preventive measures for exercise-induced asthma among Olympic competitors.

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The video discusses the impact of asthma on athletes at the Paris Olympics 2024, highlighting the prevalence, causes, and preventive measures for exercise-induced asthma among Olympic competitors.

Why asthma is common among Olympic athletes: What you need to know

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Sarcoma, often called the "forgotten cancer," and this is why it is important to talk about it. July marks the Sarcoma Awareness Month. It is a rare and complex group of cancers that can affect anyone, anywhere in the body. In an exclusive interview, Dr. Mrinal Gounder,  a globally recognized sarcoma expert and medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, who is also the Physician Ambassador to India and Asia, stresses the need for early, accurate diagnosis and specialized care. While mostly unpredictable, awareness, genetic counseling, and timely medical attention can make a life-saving difference.

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World Alopecia Day: Experts Bust Popular Myths and Reveal Hidden Health Issues Behind Hair Loss

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When strands clog your shower drain or your brush looks full every time you run it through your hair, panic is a natural response. Hair loss, or alopecia, is not just a cosmetic concern; it often hints at something deeper. And yet, thanks to internet half-truths and old wives’ tales, myths about alopecia spread faster than a viral meme. On World Alopecia Day, we turn to experts to separate fact from fiction while spotlighting the hidden medical conditions that might be behind the hair fall.<br /><br /><h3>It is Not Just "Shedding Season": Medical Reasons Behind Hair Loss</h3>Alopecia does not always pop up on its own. According to Dr Jijith K Ravindran, Chief Cosmetologist and Dermatologist at Cosmalife Skin Clinic in Bengaluru, alopecia often walks hand in hand with other medical conditions, and sometimes, it is your body’s way of waving a red flag.<br /><br /><h3>Autoimmune Disorders (Alopecia Areata):</h3>Dr Ravindran explains, “In this condition, the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy hair follicles, leading to patchy hair loss on the scalp or other body parts.” It is unpredictable, affects people of all ages, and may be triggered by stress or genetics. If you have noticed coin-sized bald patches cropping up suddenly, your immune system could be the rogue agent.<br /><br /><h3>Hormonal Imbalances (Thyroid Disorders and PCOS):</h3>Blame it on your hormones? Sometimes, yes. “Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can disrupt the hair growth cycle, causing diffuse hair thinning,” says Dr Ravindran. Women with PCOS are especially vulnerable. “Elevated androgen levels in PCOS weaken hair follicles, leading to noticeable hair fall.” It is not uncommon for women with irregular periods or acne to also see their hair thinning.<br /><br /><h3>Nutritional Deficiencies:</h3>Crash diets might help you drop pounds, but they can also drop your hair count. “Low levels of iron, vitamin D, and essential proteins can contribute to excessive hair shedding,” warns Dr Ravindran. If your plate lacks balance, your scalp might pay the price.<br /><br />The good news? “Early diagnosis and treatment of these conditions can help restore hair growth and prevent permanent damage,” he assures.<br /><br /><h3>Wigging Out Over Myths</h3>Even as more people talk openly about hair loss, alopecia still suffers from a major PR problem, mostly due to persistent myths. Dr Roopam Gangurde, a dermatologist with an MD in Skin &amp; VD, breaks down the most common fallacies that often do more harm than good.<br /><br /><strong>Myth 1:</strong> “Only men experience alopecia.”<br />“While male pattern baldness is more commonly discussed, women are equally susceptible to alopecia due to hormonal imbalances, thyroid issues, and nutritional deficiencies,” says Dr Gangurde. Yes, ladies lose hair too and not just from brushing too hard.<br /><br /><strong>Myth 2:</strong> “Stress alone is responsible for hair loss.”<br />While stress is definitely not good for your scalp’s health, it is not the lone cause. “Alopecia usually has multiple triggers, including genetics, autoimmune conditions, and underlying medical issues,” explains Dr Gangurde. Translation: stressing about stress causing hair fall might make things worse.<br /><br /><strong>Myth 3:</strong> “Alopecia is always permanent and untreatable.”<br />This one might be the most damaging myth of all. “Many forms of hair loss, especially those caused by hormonal or nutritional factors, are reversible with timely medical intervention,” says Dr Gangurde. PRP therapy, medications, and lifestyle changes can all turn things around if you act early enough.<br /><br />Do Not Just Shed Tears, Seek Help<br />If your hair has been thinning or falling out in clumps, resist the urge to DIY it with oils, serums, or social media hacks. “If you experience sudden or persistent hair loss, consult a dermatologist or trichologist promptly,” advises Dr Gangurde. “Early intervention can address the root cause, prevent progression, and in many cases, restore healthy hair growth.” Remember that alopecia is not just a surface-level issue. And with the right diagnosis, it is often more fixable than you think.<br /><meta content="cms.next" name="cmsei" />

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Top U.S. Medical Associations Ousted from CDC Vaccine Workgroups in Sudden Shake-Up

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In a controversial move that has rattled the U.S. medical community, federal health officials have severed ties with more than half a dozen major medical organizations from participating in government vaccine advisory workgroups. <br /><br />The decision, communicated via email on Thursday, disinvites top experts from these groups from contributing to the workgroups that support the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a key body that guides the nation’s vaccination policies.<br /><br />Organizations affected include the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and several others, many of whom have historically played a critical role in shaping vaccine guidelines.<br /><br />“This is deeply concerning and distressing,” said Dr. William Schaffner, a renowned vaccine expert from Vanderbilt University who has been involved with ACIP workgroups for decades. “Removing these organizations will likely create conflicting messages about vaccine guidance. Patients might hear one thing from the government and another from their personal doctors.”<br /><br /><h4>Longstanding Collaboration Ends Abruptly<br /></h4><br />For years, the ACIP has relied on a structured system where experts from various medical and scientific fields evaluate vaccine data and help draft recommendations. These recommendations, once approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), often inform clinical practice and determine insurance coverage.<br /><br />But according to an email obtained by Bloomberg and confirmed by federal officials on Friday, the medical organizations are now being sidelined on the grounds that they are “special interest groups” and are assumed to carry a “bias” due to the populations they serve.<br /><br />Dr. Schaffner defended the former system, highlighting how professional organizations offered practical insights on how recommendations could be realistically implemented in clinical settings. Importantly, all members were subject to conflict-of-interest vetting, ensuring objective guidance, he added.<br /><br /><h4>Health Secretary Kennedy’s Sweeping Changes<br /></h4><br />This latest shake-up follows an earlier, unprecedented move in June when U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abruptly dismissed the entire ACIP panel, accusing it of being too closely aligned with vaccine manufacturers. Kennedy, a former leader in the anti-vaccine movement, has since appointed several known vaccine skeptics to the new committee.<br /><br />Among the organizations removed from the workgroup process are the American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Physicians, American Geriatrics Society, American Osteopathic Association, National Medical Association, and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.<br /><br />In a joint statement released Friday, the AMA and several of the disinvited organizations denounced the decision, calling it “irresponsible” and “dangerous to our nation’s health.” The statement warned that excluding their medical expertise “will further undermine public and clinician trust in vaccines.”<br /><br />The groups urged the administration to reverse the decision, emphasizing the importance of transparency and collaboration in public health decision-making.<br /><br /><h4>Lawsuit and Fallout<br /></h4><br />Several of the ousted organizations had previously criticized Kennedy’s overhaul of the ACIP. Last month, three of them joined a lawsuit challenging the government’s decision to halt COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for most children and pregnant women, a policy shift that has been widely criticized by public health experts.<br /><br />Meanwhile, newly appointed ACIP member Retsef Levi, a professor of business management with no formal medical background, defended the administration's direction on social media. Levi wrote that future workgroups would “engage experts from an even broader set of disciplines,” and claimed that membership would be based on “merit &amp; expertise, not organizational affiliations with conflicts of interest.”<br /><br />The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has not yet disclosed which experts will replace the disinvited members or when the new workgroups will begin operating.<br /><meta content="cms.next" name="cmsei" />

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The 2025 flu season has turned out to be unlike any other in recent memory. This year, the flu season is marked by record-setting infections, multiple viral peaks, vaccine mismatches, and an overstretched healthcare system. <br /><br />According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this year’s influenza activity is the most intense since the 2009 swine flu pandemic, with over 80 million estimated illnesses and rising. What’s driving this intensity, and what should the public know about prevention and symptom management?<br /><br />Let’s break down what makes this flu season so severe and what it means for your health.<br /><br /><h4>A Season Like No Other: What Makes 2025 Different?<br /></h4><br />In most years, flu activity in the U.S. typically follows a predictable pattern, starting in October, peaking between December and February, and fading by April. But the 2024–2025 season has defied that rhythm.<br /><br />Cases surged past the national baseline in December and then, unexpectedly, peaked again in February, a second wave that blindsided doctors and public health experts. <br /><br />As of March 2025, the CDC had reported an estimated 37 million influenza infections, 480,000 hospitalizations, and 21,000 deaths. Hospitalizations, in fact, reached their highest levels in 15 years.<br /><br />One key driver? A mismatch between circulating flu strains and this year’s vaccine. The dominant strains: H1N1 and H3N2, accounted for more than 99% of cases. <br /><br />H3N2, in particular, is known for mutating quickly and evading immune responses, and only about half of circulating H3N2 samples matched well with vaccine antibodies, according to CDC surveillance data.<br /><br /><h4>Post-Pandemic Immune Gap<br /></h4><br />Another reason this year’s flu is hitting so hard: our immune systems are still catching up.<br /><br />During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread masking, social distancing, and school closures suppressed not just SARS-CoV-2 but also seasonal flu and other common respiratory viruses. While that helped in the short term, it reduced community-level immunity over time, especially among children, who typically build natural resistance through repeated exposures.<br /><br />“Young children who were toddlers or preschoolers during the pandemic missed early exposures to flu viruses,” explained experts at the nonprofit group Families Fighting Flu. “Now they’re in school, more socially active, and more vulnerable.”<br /><br />The CDC reported a troubling spike in pediatric flu deaths this season with 216 fatalities, making it the deadliest flu season for children outside of a pandemic year. Neurological complications such as seizures and hallucinations also rose among young patients.<br /><br /><h4>A Shift in Viral Dominance<br /></h4><br /><strong>Another unusual trend: COVID-19 has taken a back seat this winter<br /></strong><br />Unlike previous years when COVID-19 variants dominated respiratory illness charts, flu has surged ahead as the top driver of doctor visits and hospitalizations. This could be due to a shift in viral dominance, changing weather patterns, or differences in immunity buildup. According to the CDC, nearly 8% of all outpatient visits are currently for flu-like symptoms, much higher than what’s typical for this time of year.<br /><br /><strong>Vaccine Fatigue and Gaps in Coverage<br /></strong><br />Vaccination remains the strongest tool we have to fight influenza, but uptake has been stagnant, or worse, declining, in key groups.<br /><br /><strong>As of April 2025:<br /></strong><br /><ul><li>Only 49.2% of children and 46.7% of adults had received the flu vaccine</li><li>Among pregnant women, that number dropped to 38%</li><li>Medicare beneficiaries aged 65+ had just 48.3% coverage</li><li>And overall, nearly 9.2 million fewer doses were administered compared to the pre-pandemic 2019–2020 season</li></ul><br />Barriers like vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare access, and fewer flu shot clinics in rural areas continue to widen the gap.<br /><br /><h4>What Are the Symptoms in 2025?<br /></h4><br />The 2025 flu has shown typical but often more intense symptoms than in previous years. Here’s what to look out for:<br /><br /><ul><li>Sudden onset fever</li><li>Severe body aches and chills</li><li>Sore throat and persistent cough</li><li>Nasal congestion</li><li>Diarrhea and vomiting (more frequent in children)</li><li>Extreme fatigue</li><li>Headache</li><li>In some children, neurological symptoms like confusion or seizures</li></ul><br />These symptoms may overlap with COVID-19 or RSV, but tend to come on faster and hit harder in flu cases this season.<br /><br /><h4>How Long Do Symptoms Last?<br /></h4><br />For most healthy people, flu symptoms begin 1 to 4 days after exposure and typically last about 5 to 7 days. However, fatigue and cough may linger for up to two weeks.<br /><br />You’re considered most contagious in the first 3 to 4 days after symptoms start but can continue to spread the virus up to a week later. The CDC recommends staying home until you’ve been fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication.<br /><br />Vaccinated individuals may experience milder or shorter symptoms, but those with underlying conditions, young children, and older adults may have longer recoveries and higher risk of complications.<br /><br /><h4>Can the Flu Cause Serious Health Problems?<br /></h4><br />Yes, especially in people with weakened immune systems, chronic illnesses, or no prior flu immunity.<br /><br />Possible complications include:<br /><br /><ul><li>Pneumonia</li><li>Ear and sinus infections</li><li>Exacerbation of asthma or heart disease</li><li>Life-threatening conditions requiring ICU care</li></ul><br />This is why experts stress that prevention remains the best medicine.<br /><br /><h4>How to Protect Yourself and Your Family<br /></h4><br />Here’s how to lower your risk during the remainder of the 2025 season:<br /><br /><ul><li>Get vaccinated, even now. It may still protect against circulating strains</li><li>Wash your hands often with soap and water</li><li>Avoid touching your face in public settings</li><li>Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing</li><li>Stay home if you’re unwell to prevent spreading the virus</li></ul><br /><meta content="cms.next" name="cmsei" />

US Weighs China Travel Warning As Chikungunya Cases Near 5,000: Report

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The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is assessing a potential travel notice for China following a sharp rise in cases of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral infection that has sparked public health alarms in southern China, as reported by the <em>Independent </em>and the <em>South China Morning Post</em>.<br /><br />Nearly 5,200 infections have been reported in the Guangdong province since early July, with most of them concentrated in the city of Foshan. Health officials there have since escalated their emergency response to a level III alert, which signals a “relatively major” public health threat in China’s four-tier system.<br /><br />While the CDC has not yet published a formal advisory, a spokesperson told The Independent that the agency is “aware of the reported chikungunya outbreak in Guangdong Province in China and is currently assessing the size and extent of the outbreak.”<br /><br /><h4>What is chikungunya?<br /></h4><br />Chikungunya is a viral infection transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, the same mosquito species responsible for dengue and Zika. Symptoms typically include sudden onset of fever and joint pain, but may also include headache, muscle pain, swelling, and rash.<br /><br />Although most cases are mild and self-limiting, some infections can lead to prolonged joint pain or, in rare cases, long-term complications. Serious outcomes are more likely among those with pre-existing health conditions. There are no antiviral treatments available, so prevention, particularly mosquito control and bite avoidance, remains the primary approach.<br /><br />Vaccines against chikungunya have recently become available and are recommended for travelers to high-risk areas, although they are not yet widely accessible.<br /><br />According to local health authorities in Foshan, around 95% of reported cases have been mild, with patients recovering within a week. However, the outbreak’s rapid spread has raised concern among international health bodies.<br /><br /><h4>Global spread and WHO alert<br /></h4><br />The outbreak in China follows a global pattern of chikungunya resurgence. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alert last week warning of the risk of the virus repeating its global spread from two decades ago. Diana Rojas Alvarez, a medical officer with WHO, said that nearly 5.6 billion people across 119 countries live in areas where the virus could potentially spread.<br /><br />Chikungunya was first identified in 1952 in Tanzania and has since been detected in more than 110 countries, including major outbreaks in India, Italy, and the Americas. The virus is not spread from person to person; instead, it is carried by mosquitoes that have fed on infected individuals and then pass it to others.<br /><br />The concern is not just local: international travel plays a key role in how the virus crosses borders. Infected travelers returning to or visiting countries with mosquito populations capable of transmitting the virus can trigger new outbreaks.<br /><br /><h4>China’s response: Mosquito control and surveillance<br /></h4><br />The first case in this outbreak was reported in Foshan’s Shunde district on July 8 and was believed to be imported. Since then, local and national health authorities have moved quickly to contain the spread.<br /><br />Measures taken include the use of drones to detect rooftop water accumulation, the release of larva-eating fish into lakes, and widespread public awareness campaigns. Residents have been urged to eliminate standing water, install window screens, and wear protective clothing.<br /><br />Hospitals in affected areas have increased bed capacity for confirmed cases and designated specialized treatment centres. Border controls have been stepped up in Hong Kong to prevent imported cases from mainland China, with expanded testing capabilities introduced at key entry points.<br /><br /><h4>CDC travel warnings: What it means for travelers<br /></h4><br />The CDC’s travel health notices are used to inform travelers about global disease risks and provide precautionary guidelines. The warning system has four levels, ranging from “practice usual precautions” (Level 1) to “avoid all travel” (Level 4).<br /><br />As of now, China has only a Level 1 travel health notice for measles. However, the CDC has issued Level 2 notices for chikungunya in several countries including Bolivia, Kenya, and Madagascar in recent months.<br /><br />If the CDC decides to escalate China’s status, it would be a significant development, both in terms of travel planning and diplomatic perception.<br /><br /><h4>US–China tension and public health<br /></h4><br />The potential issuance of a travel notice also comes against the backdrop of complex US–China relations. While the CDC’s move would be grounded in public health data, the optics of a travel warning could have broader implications.<br /><br />On Thursday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to the reports, saying that China is in communication with the WHO and “making every effort to ensure a safe environment for travelers.”<br /><br />The WHO has not issued any travel restrictions related to the outbreak but continues to monitor the situation closely.<br /><br /><h4>A word of caution for travelers<br /></h4><br />With mosquito-borne diseases on the rise globally, driven by climate change, urbanization, and increased mobility, health experts advise travelers to stay informed and take preventive measures.<br /><br />“Mosquito control is key,” said an official from the Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection. “Simple actions like using insect repellent, sleeping under mosquito nets, and avoiding stagnant water can go a long way in preventing infection.”<br /><br />As global health agencies monitor the chikungunya outbreak in China, travelers to affected areas should remain vigilant and stay updated with official advisories. Prevention remains the best protection in the face of a disease with no cure.<br /><br /><meta content="cms.next" name="cmsei" />