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	health Daily update ⋅ June 24, 2019
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	Forbes Why This New FDA-approved Drug Vyleesi Is Not 'Female Viagra' Forbes What's up with headlines calling Vyleesi a "female Viagra"? Yes, both medications begin with the letter "V" and are designed to address sex-related health issues. But there are real hard differences between these two medications. The U.S. Food and Drug ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Dikembe Mutombo records Ebola messages for US officials Washington Post NEW YORK — Unable to send disease fighters to help battle one of the deadliest Ebola outbreaks in history, U.S. health officials are turning to basketball hall of famer Dikembe Mutombo for help. Mutombo, regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Westside theater and restaurant patrons may have been exposed to measles, officials say Los Angeles Times Two people with measles who visited a Brentwood restaurant and a Westwood theater earlier this month may have exposed others to the contagious disease, Los Angeles County health officials warned this weekend. Both patients traveled abroad and ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIRED Fear, Misinformation, and Measles Spread in Brooklyn WIRED It was October 31, a balmy day in Brooklyn, and Alexander Arroyo was walking around his neighborhood dressed as an octopus, pushing his 2-month-old daughter in a carriage, as his wife chased their toddler through the after-school Halloween trick-or-treat ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Cure Crohn's Disease With This Diet Forbes There is a growing body of evidence that our gut microbiome--the bacteria that live in our intestines—is important in influencing the state of our health. Healthy greens on a white plate - plant based diet concept. Getty. When disease strikes, alteration in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Live Science Could CBD Fight Superbugs? Marijuana Compound Shows Promise As an Antibiotic. Live Science The quest for new antibiotics has led researchers to a surprising candidate: the marijuana compound CBD. A new study finds that CBD, or cannabidiol, is "remarkably effective" at killing bacteria, at least in a test tube, the researchers in the new study said. Flag as irrelevant
	Slate Magazine The Anti-Vaxxer Movement Isn't Really Growing Slate Magazine On June 5, the number of measles cases in the U.S. this year passed 1,000, a milestone the country last reached in 1992. There's little doubt, in most circles, about the source of this resurgence: It's the anti-vaxxers' fault. "Federal health officials attribute this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Fewer teens are drinking. But a group of pediatricians is begging parents to be vigilant. Washington Post I've always believed that I was a responsible drinker in college because my parents allowed me to have sips of their alcoholic drinks here and there, that drinking was no big deal for me because my parents made it no big deal when I was growing up. When I ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Commonly prescribed drugs are tied to nearly 50% higher dementia risk in older adults, study says CNN (CNN) Scientists have long found a possible link between anticholinergic drugs and an increased risk of dementia. A study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine on Monday suggests that the link is strongest for certain classes of anticholinergic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Steroid use in polymyalgia, GCA linked to significantly higher infection risk Healio The use of oral steroids in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica or giant cell arteritis is associated with a significant increase in the risk for infection, with higher doses linked with higher risks, according to recent findings published in the Canadian Medical ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio CBD demonstrates activity against gram-positive bacteria Healio SAN FRANCISCO — Cannabidiol, or CBD, showed surprising effectiveness against gram-positive bacteria in vitro, including some that were resistant to vancomycin and daptomycin, according to research presented at ASM Microbe. Antimicrobial resistance ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Could this wearable UV tracker help protect your skin from the sun? ABC News As we head into summer, a lot of us are starting to think about protecting our skin, but is applying sunscreen enough? About 96,480 people are expected to be diagnosed and 7,230 will die of melanoma this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Skin shedding may contribute to spread of C. auris Healio SAN FRANCISCO — Patients colonized with Candida auris carry a high burden of the emerging and often multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen on their skin, suggesting that the natural process of skin shedding among these patients leads to contamination of ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Measles Cases Continue to Creep Up U.S. News & World Report Amid the worst year for measles in nearly three decades in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting 1,077 cases of the highly contagious viral infection as of June 20. The new tally represents an increase of 33 reported measles ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Insider The FDA just approved a new drug to boost women's sex drive Business Insider The Food and Drug Administration approved Vyleesi, a drug for premenopausal women to raise sexual interest. It treats a condition called hypoactive sexual desire disorder that some believe affects roughly one in 10 women. The first female libido drug, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Researchers develop new blood test for faster, cheaper and more accurate detection of Alzheimer's disease Medical Xpress Doctors may one day be able to diagnose Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common cause of severe dementia, and monitor a patient's response to treatment by doing a simple blood test. This is made possible using the APEX (Amplified Plasmonic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org The solution to antibiotic resistance could be in your kitchen sponge Phys.Org Researchers from the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) have discovered bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, living in their kitchen sponges. As the threat of antibiotic resistance increases, bacteriophages, or phages for short, may prove useful in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Students find phages in their kitchen sponges Healio SAN FRANCISCO — Bacteriophages may be living in household kitchen sponges, according to data presented at ASM Microbe. Bacteriophages — or phages — are viruses that target and kill bacteria. They live anywhere there are bacteria, including soil and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Resistant bacterial strain persists in California hospital for over 3 years Healio SAN FRANCISCO — Epidemiologic data and whole genome sequencing revealed a more than 3-year-long transmission of a single bacterial strain with antibiotic-resistant genes in a northern California hospital, according to data presented at ASM Microbe. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Oscar Saxelby-Lee: Stem cell match boy 'doing well' BBC News The mother of a boy with leukaemia says he is feeling "well" three weeks after a stem cell transplant. A stem cell match was found for five-year-old Oscar Saxelby-Lee after about 5,000 people joined a donor register. Olivia Saxelby said her son was treated for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Americans can't quit processed meat, despite its health risks MarketWatch Spam calls to Americans — even as public-health experts warn of the risks posed by processed meats. U.S. adults still eat just as much processed meat as they did 18 years earlier, according to a study published Friday in the Journal of the Academy of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Futurity: Research News Alzheimer's tau 'burns through' brain's antioxidant defense Futurity: Research News New research may explain why an antioxidant that protects the brain is also associated with deterioration in areas susceptible to Alzheimer's disease. The antioxidant, superoxide dismutase or SOD1, improves cognition by fighting off free radicals that cause ... Flag as irrelevant
	TheChronicleHerald.ca US records 33 new measles cases, raising year's total to 1077 Yahoo News (Reuters) - The United States recorded 33 new measles cases last week, bringing the number of confirmed cases this year to 1,077 in the worst outbreak of the virus since 1992, federal health officials said on Monday. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Channel Could coffee help you lose weight? New research suggests a fat-busting effect The Denver Channel Drinking coffee could activate the body's fat-fighting defenses, a discovery that could have potential implications in the battle against obesity and diabetes. In a study published Monday, researchers at the University of Nottingham said that coffee may help ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bustle Taking Time Off Work Is Good For Your Heart, This New Study Says Bustle If you're the type to let your paid days off go to waste, or feel guilty signing out of your work email, here's another solid reason to break that habit: according to a new study by researchers from Syracuse University, in the U.S., taking time off work is good for your ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Diners At A Brentwood Restaurant May Have Been Exposed To Measles Patch.com Anyone who visited Toscana in Brentwood between 7 and 11 p.m. on June 8 may have been exposed to measles, LA County health officials warn. By Mark Nero, Patch Staff. Jun 24, 2019 11:43 am ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo News Ebola death toll breaks 1500 mark in DRC Yahoo News Kinshasa (AFP) - More than 1,500 people have died in a nearly 10-month-old outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the health ministry said Monday. As of Sunday, 1,506 people have died out of 2,239 recorded cases, it said. Earlier this ... Flag as irrelevant
	WNEM Saginaw Critics aren't buying report that says young people are growing 'horns' due to phone use WNEM Saginaw (CNN) -- Technology has the power to completely shape our lives, but it could also alter our bodies in unexpected ways. Recent research suggested small, hornlike spikes could grow on our skulls, and smartphones could be the culprit behind this change. Flag as irrelevant
	SocialNews.XYZ Oral steroids put patients with inflammatory disease at high risk of infection Medical Xpress Oral steroid use in patients with the inflammatory diseases polymyalgia rheumatica and/or giant cell arteritis significantly increased the risk of infection, and the risk increased with higher doses, found a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Could coffee help you lose weight? New research suggests a fat-busting effect CNN (CNN) Drinking coffee could activate the body's fat-fighting defenses, a discovery that could have potential implications in the battle against obesity and diabetes. In a study published Monday, researchers at the University of Nottingham said that coffee may ... Flag as irrelevant
	Belleville News-Democrat 2nd Deer With Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Libby U.S. News & World Report HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A second white-tailed deer in the northwestern Montana town of Libby has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The Missoulian reports that Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks personnel will be sampling deer killed by staff — and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chron.com LA County Investigating if Measles Patients Exposed Others U.S. News & World Report LOS ANGELES (AP) — Health officials are investigating if two measles patients exposed others to the contagious virus. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health says Saturday two Los Angeles County residents were diagnosed with measles after ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Cleveland Clinic makes strategic move into prenatal care, performs first in utero fetal surgery cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland Clinic completed its first in utero fetal surgery to repair a spina bifida birth defect earlier this year on a 23-week-old fetus, bringing a new surgery option to northern Ohio. The surgery was in February. The child, a baby girl, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KRTV Great Falls News The popularity of 3D mammograms is taking off, but not in every part of the US, study says KRTV Great Falls News 3D mammograms haven't yet been proven to be the best screening tool for breast cancer, but more women in the United States are getting them. From 2015 to 2017, 3D mammography screening increased from 13% of screening examinations to 43%, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk A cup of coffee a day could help to shed the pounds, study suggests Telegraph.co.uk Drinking a cup of coffee a day could help beat obesity, according to the first major human trials. Scientists have found that coffee can stimulate "brown fat" - which plays a key role in how quickly calories are burned off. Brown adipose tissue, also known as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Madison.com Just Ask Us: Can ticks in Wisconsin infect people with Lyme disease? Madison.com A: Yes, but Lyme disease is more common in northern Wisconsin compared to southern Wisconsin, according to Rebecca Osborn, a tick specialist with the state Department of Health Services. "Much of that has to do with the type of habitat," Osborn said. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Ebola death toll breaks 1500 mark in DRC Medical Xpress More than 1,500 people have died in a nearly 10-month-old outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the health ministry said Monday. As of Sunday, 1,506 people have died out of 2,239 recorded cases, it said. Earlier this month, the virus ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Survivors of childhood brain tumors experience lasting cognitive and socioeconomic burdens Medical Xpress Survivors of childhood brain tumors who received radiotherapy and were very young at the time of diagnosis may experience cognitive and socioeconomic burdens decades after treatment, according to a study published early online in CANCER, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Cannabidiol is a powerful new antibiotic Medical Xpress New research has found that Cannnabidiol is active against Gram-positive bacteria, including those responsible for many serious infections (such as Staphyloccocus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae), with potency similar to that of established ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Viruses found in kitchen sponges may eat bacteria: Study Times of India The US researchers have discovered viruses that can infect bacteria in kitchen sponges, which may prove useful in fighting bacteria that cannot be killed by antibiotics alone. The study presented on Sunday at American Society for Microbiology's annual ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Study finds micronutrient deficiencies common at time of celiac disease diagnosis Medical Xpress Micronutrient deficiencies, including vitamins B12 and D, as well as folate, iron, zinc and copper, are common in adults at the time of diagnosis with celiac disease. These deficiencies should be addressed at that time, according to a study by Mayo Clinic ... Flag as irrelevant
	CTV News Lyme disease patients push for better treatment, diagnosis and prevention CTV News Ontario's Brendan Barnett of hasn't been to high school in years due to disabling health problems caused by Lyme disease contracted six years ago. "He has lots of pains and aches and insomnia," said his father Dan Barnett. "This list goes on and on. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Nutrition is the missing ingredient in home health today, new study shows Science Codex New research from Advocate Health Care and Abbott found that prioritizing nutrition care* for home health patients at risk for malnutrition had a dramatic impact on helping keep them out of the hospital - resulting in millions of dollars in healthcare cost savings. Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Hate To Gym? Home Workout As Effective; Follow This HIIT Workout At Home And Lose Weight NDTV Don't enjoy going to the gym? No time to go to the gym? Don't worry! Recent research has found that working out at home is as good as working out in the gym. It also saves time, cuts cost and access and increases adherence too. Researchers conducted a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vaping Post City asked to include e-cigarettes in smoking ordinance The Republic Officials from Columbus Regional Health and Healthy Communities are urging the Columbus City Council to amend the city's smoking ordinance to include electronic cigarettes. Kylee Jones, tobacco awareness coordinator at Healthy Communities, and Beth ... Flag as irrelevant
	SFGate 2nd deer with chronic wasting disease found in Libby SFGate MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A second white-tailed deer in the northwestern Montana town of Libby has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. The Missoulian reports that Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks personnel will be sampling deer killed by staff — and ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 11 Los Angeles New measles cases reported in West LA FOX 11 Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Los Angeles County health officials are trying to identify anyone who may have been exposed to two residents who recently traveled and became ill with measles shortly after returning to the U.S.. Potential exposure locations and times ... Flag as irrelevant
	TheHealthSite hate to hit the gym? Simply work out at home TheHealthSite New study finds that performing exercises at home or following a home-based fitness routine is as effective in fighting obesity as gym workouts. IANS | Published: June 24, 2019 9:45 am. Facebook share · Twitter share · Share on Whatsapp. Tags: HIIT Home ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sand Hills Express Could this wearable UV tracker help protect your skin from the sun? Sand Hills Express (NEW YORK) — As we head into summer, a lot of us are starting to think about protecting our skin, but is applying sunscreen enough? About 96,480 people are expected to be diagnosed and 7,230 will die of melanoma this year, according to the American ... Flag as irrelevant
	Laredo Morning Times The Big Number: 54.4 million adult Americans suffer arthritis Laredo Morning Times The aches and pains of arthritis - caused by inflammation in one or more joints - afflict 1 in 4 American adults, or 54.4 million people, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although arthritis becomes more common ... Flag as irrelevant

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