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	health Daily update ⋅ May 29, 2019
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	NPR Cancer Drugs Approved Quickly Often Fail To Measure Up Later NPR Cancer drugs that speed onto the market based on encouraging preliminary studies often don't show clear benefits when more careful follow-up trials are done, according to research published Tuesday. These cancer drugs are granted accelerated approval ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Is 'Gaming Disorder' An Illness? WHO Says Yes, Adding It To Its List Of Diseases NPR A version of this story was originally published in 2018 and has been updated. They are popular. They are controversial. And now, video games have just become an internationally recognized addiction. On May 25, the World Health Organization officially ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Playing Teen Sports May Protect From Some Damages Of Childhood Trauma NPR As a kid, Molly Easterlin loved playing sports. She started soccer at age four, and then in high school, she played tennis and ran track. Sports, Easterlin believes, underlie most of her greatest successes. They taught her discipline and teamwork, helped her ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes More Ticked Off - The Growing Threat of Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Forbes With Memorial Day past and summer adventures beckoning, the news about Lyme and other tick-borne diseases might give one pause. The range of ticks is expanding, more diseases spread by ticks are being identified, and new species are being ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Scientific Evidence Finally Backs Up Long-Held Theory That Processed Food Should Be Avoided Forbes Diets come in about as many shapes and sizes as the people who try them. And in the words of perhaps one of the most famous dieters of all time: "If there were a shortcut to having a healthy body, I'm sure I'd have the secret by now," Oprah wrote that in her ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Woman 'burnt from inside out' after severe reaction to medication pregnant with 'miracle' baby Fox News WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTOS BELOW. Warned she would never conceive after being burned alive by a catastrophic reaction to epilepsy drugs, a young woman has revealed her joy at being just weeks away from giving birth to her miracle baby. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo News WHO counts down Africa polio clock despite fears of new outbreak Reuters GENEVA (Reuters) - Africa could be declared free of endemic "wild" polio early next year if a strain last seen in Nigeria almost three years ago does not resurface, the World Health Organization's Africa director said on Tuesday. Africa's last case of wild polio ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com Job burnout: How to spot it and take action NBCNews.com Finding a suitable balance between work and daily living is a challenge that many workers in the United States face. Excelling in the office, exceeding expectations, and climbing the corporate ladder are all a part of the American dream. But many Americans ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR WHO Redefines Burnout As A 'Syndrome' Linked To Chronic Stress At Work NPR The World Health Organization is bringing attention to the problem of work-related stress. The group announced this week that it is updating its definition of burnout in the new version of its handbook of diseases, the International Classification of Diseases ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Opioids Still Often Prescribed to Teens, Young Adults WebMD By Amy Norton. HealthDay Reporter. TUESDAY, May 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Even amid an epidemic of abuse, opioid painkillers are still commonly prescribed to teenagers and young adults for conditions like tooth and back pain, a new study finds. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Energy drinks may have unintended health risks CNN (CNN) Energy drinks may promise a boost, but experts are increasingly concerned that their cocktails of ingredients could have unintended health risks. A study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that caffeinated ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Syphilis cases in Scotland reach 15-year high BBC News The number of cases of syphilis recorded in Scotland has reached a 15-year high. Figures released by Health Protection Scotland (HPS) found the rise was part of a general increase in all sexually transmitted infections (STIs) last year. There were 455 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo News We Need to Talk About Syphilis Yahoo News Despite the fact that we've never known more about how to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), rates of many STIs continue to rise. While this overall trend is worrying experts, syphilis makes for an especially striking case study. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP US measles total climbs by 60 to reach 940 cases CIDRAP The nation's number of measles cases continues to climb steadily, with 60 more cases reported over the last week, raising this year's total to 940 cases, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in its weekly update yesterday. Meanwhile ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters East Congo villagers kill Ebola health worker, loot clinic Reuters GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - A mob in eastern Congo killed an Ebola health worker and looted a clinic, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday, underscoring a breakdown in public trust that is hampering efforts to contain the deadly virus. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY 3 charts show vaccines' triumph over preventable diseases for 5 decades USA TODAY Measles, mumps and pertussis are all on the rise, fueled in part by the anti-vaccination movement, which has left pockets of vulnerable, unvaccinated people and the waning effectiveness of some vaccines. This year, U.S. measles cases are at a 25-year high ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Channel Energy drinks may have unintended health risks The Denver Channel Energy drinks may promise a boost, but experts are increasingly concerned that their cocktails of ingredients could have unintended health risks. A study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that caffeinated energy ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Can team sports help teens overcome childhood adversity? Reuters (Reuters Health) - Children who suffer adverse experiences like abuse and neglect may be less likely to have mental health problems in adulthood if they play team sports as teenagers, a U.S. study suggests. FILE PHOTO: Young boys play in a park during an ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report AHA News: Report Seeks Answers About Mysterious, Dangerous Heart Disease in Kids U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, May 28, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- After an uneventful pregnancy, Amanda Blanchfield thought she had delivered a healthy baby, a boy she and her husband named Cash. A slight heart murmur clued doctors that there was a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP WHO experts say violence preventing end of Ebola outbreak CIDRAP Today experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) said the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is being fueled by violent security incidents. "The outbreak could be stopped … but without a secure environment it's ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today The Alzheimer's-Cholesterol Connection MedPage Today Elevated low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels were tied to a higher probability of early-onset Alzheimer's disease, a case series showed. Early-onset Alzheimer's patients had higher LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B (Apo B) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Infertility linked to dangerous heart condition in pregnancy Fox News Women undergoing fertility treatments may be at an increased risk of a dangerous pregnancy condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy. But the heightened risk is not likely to be related to the treatments themselves. Rather, researchers say, factors that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News New Hampshire man treated for rabies after being bitten by bat hiding in iPad case, report says Fox News A New Hampshire man required treatment for rabies after a bat that was reportedly hiding in his iPad case snuck out and bit him last week — and now he hopes his ordeal will help educate others about the dangerous disease. Roy Syvertson, 86, said he had ... Flag as irrelevant
	SFGate This year the flu came in two waves – here's why SFGate (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Patricia L. Foster, Indiana University. Recommended Video. Speed. Normal. Quality. Auto. Quality. Speed. 0.25. 0.50. 0.75. Normal. 1.25. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report High LDL Cholesterol Tied to Early-Onset Alzheimer's U.S. News & World Report By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Here's another reason to keep your cholesterol under control: New research suggests that LDL, or "bad," cholesterol may play a role in the development ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Teens, Adults Still Prescribed Opioids at High Rates U.S. News & World Report Opioid prescriptions in emergency settings for teens and young adults remain high despite an increased understanding of their susceptibility to misuse the highly addictive drugs, a new study says. Researchers from Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard ... Flag as irrelevant
	NJ.com 5 people died from NJ outbreak of Legionnaires' disease. Here's what we know so far. NJ.com New Jersey health officials announced last week that 22 people were infected with Legionnaires' disease and five "older adults," who had other health problems, had died from the disease. The 22 cases between March 8 and May 13 all involved people who ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay High LDL Cholesterol Tied to Early-Onset Alzheimer's HealthDay WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Here's another reason to keep your cholesterol under control: New research suggests that LDL, or "bad," cholesterol may play a role in the development of early-onset Alzheimer's. A rare form of the disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Pols Push End To Religious Vaccine Exemption Amid Measles Woes Patch.com New York lawmakers worry parents are using religious exemptions to avoid vaccinating their kids and putting other children in danger. By Noah Manskar, Patch Staff | May 28, 2019 6:33 pm ET | Updated May 28, 2019 6:37 pm ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org Severe air pollution can cause birth defects, deaths Phys.Org In a comprehensive study, researchers from Texas A&M University have determined that harmful particulate matter in the atmosphere can produce birth defects and even fatalities during pregnancy using the animal model. The team of researchers from Texas ... Flag as irrelevant
	ConsumerReports.org What You Need to Know About Tick Prevention for Dogs and Cats ConsumerReports.org Spring has arrived. For many of us, that means spending happy hours outdoors hiking, running, and walking in the woods. It also means watching out for ticks. Even if you remember to wear insect repellent and regularly check yourself, it's easy to forget that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress High LDL linked to early-onset Alzheimer's Medical Xpress Researchers with the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Emory University have found a link between high LDL cholesterol levels and early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The results could help doctors understand how the disease develops and what ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY You may need a measles or shingles vaccination, especially if you're older MarketWatch This article is reprinted by permission from NextAvenue.org. You probably know there's a measles outbreak. And you may have heard that there's a shortage of the most effective vaccine to prevent shingles, a cousin of the childhood disease chickenpox. Flag as irrelevant
	Tech Times Medical Student Claudia Martinez Survives 6 Brain Surgeries While Pursuing Dream To Be A Doctor Tech Times A medical student in Texas is on her way to earning her degree even after undergoing six major brain surgeries throughout her time in college. Claudia Martinez, 28, underwent experimental surgery in 2012 to address a debilitating brain condition known as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Put more father-friendly cues in OB/GYN offices, Rutgers-led study suggests EurekAlert (press release) The saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" might be just what the doctor ordered for expecting fathers. A new Rutgers-led study finds that by adding a few subtle cues to prenatal care waiting rooms, such as photos of men and babies, and pamphlets and ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Doctor Burnout Costly for Patients, Health Care System U.S. News & World Report By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, May 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Exhausted, stressed-out doctors are responsible for poorer care, patient dissatisfaction and malpractice lawsuits that carry a huge cost for U.S. health care, ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Diabetes cases are falling, but obesity is still on the rise MarketWatch NEW YORK (AP) — The number of new diabetes cases among U.S. adults keeps falling, even as obesity rates climb, and health officials aren't sure why. New federal data released Tuesday found the number of new diabetes diagnoses fell to about 1.3 million ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Vaping May Hurt the Lining of Your Blood Vessels WebMD By Dennis Thompson. HealthDay Reporter. TUESDAY, May 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- In yet another sign that electronic cigarettes are far from harmless, a new lab study suggests that vaping damages the cells that line the inside walls of blood vessels ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Fewer Americans are diagnosed with diabetes, even though obesity keeps rising Los Angeles Times The number of new diabetes cases among U.S. adults keeps falling even as obesity rates climb, and health officials aren't sure why. New federal data released Tuesday found the number of new diabetes diagnoses fell to about 1.3 million in 2017, down from ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN International Just 4400 steps a day tied to women living longer, study says WRAL.com By Susan Scutti, CNN. CNN — We've all heard the advice to take 10,000 steps a day, but is that precise number really necessary to reap health rewards? The optimal number may be much less dependent on your age, new research suggests. Women whose ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Push to end religious exemptions for vaccinations amid measles outbreak New York Post A group of pols pushing legislation that would end non-medical exemptions for vaccines statewide put faces on their fight Tuesday – rolling out kids with severely compromised immune systems who are literally scared to death to go to school because of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Philly.com Opioid prescription rates for teens and young adults remain high, according to a new study Philly.com The rate of opioid prescribing remains high for adolescents and young adults, despite rising concerns about drug misuse by young people, a new study has found. Some types of care were found to have prescribing rates that exceeded 40 percent. Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Bone density loss symptoms appearing in younger patients UPI.com About 28 percent of men and 26 percent of women between ages 35 and 50 years who received scans in a recent study had osteopenia, which can lead to osteoporosis. By. Tauren Dyson. (. 0 Comments. Sort by. Oldest. Facebook Comments Plugin. ). Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Osteopenia: The Bone Disease That Is Striking Men 35 to 50 Years Old Healthline Osteoporosis typically affects seniors, placing them at much greater risk of fractures. But there's another condition called osteopenia, which can happen at virtually any age. Traditionally considered a woman's disease, men can get it, too. In fact, a new study ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Channel Burnout is an official medical diagnosis, World Health Organization says The Denver Channel It's a feeling of extreme work stress that's long been embedded in the cultural lexicon, and now it might be codified in your medical records as well. Burnout is now a legitimate medical diagnosis, according to the International Classification of Diseases , or the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tech Times Doctors Are Still Prescribing Opioid To Large Number Of Teens And Young Adults Tech Times Despite the alarming number of opioid misuse across the country, a study found that the rate of prescription among teenagers and young adults remain high. Researchers analyzed records of visits to emergency rooms and outpatient clinics among people ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Landmark US opioid trial begins in Oklahoma Medical Xpress The first civil trial that could end up holding a drug company responsible for the US opioid epidemic began Tuesday in Oklahoma, in a landmark case that might impact thousands of others like it. The bench trial pits the state of Oklahoma against Johnson ... Flag as irrelevant
	CT Post Lyme study finds more tick infection in places with less human population CT Post Connecticut researchers have found a direct link between the percentage of ticks infected with disease-causing bacteria and the incidence of Lyme disease among humans in the state. More surprisingly, the state also found that the counties whose residents ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com Amazon removes books promoting dangerous bleach 'cures' for autism and other conditions NBCNews.com Amazon has removed more than a dozen books that unscientifically claim a homemade bleach, chlorine dioxide, can cure conditions ranging from malaria to childhood autism. The books include directions for making and ingesting the concoction, which ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Coalition pushes to boost vaccination rates for HPV Washington Post CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The University of Virginia Health System is joining a coalition of health care organizations seeking to improve vaccination rates for human papillomavirus (HPV) in western Virginia. Six different types of cancer can be caused by ... Flag as irrelevant

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