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	health Daily update ⋅ July 11, 2019
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	The New York Times This Drug, Underused in the US, May Help Make HIV Very Rare in Australia The New York Times MELBOURNE, Australia — It took universal health care, political will and a health campaign designed to terrify the public, but nearly four decades into the H.I.V. crisis, Australian researchers say the country is on a path toward making transmissions of the virus ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Man blinded by parasite after showering with contacts in Fox News A keen sportsman who got contact lenses to improve his sight when playing football has told how he was blinded after wearing them in the shower when a parasite started living in his right eye. During 18 months of horror, Nick Humphreys, 29, of Shrewsbury, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Sugary Sodas, Juices Tied to Higher Cancer Risk WebMD By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- It's long been known that sugary drinks help people pack on unwanted pounds. But new research suggests that sweetened sodas, sports drinks and even 100% fruit ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN International A small glass of juice or soda a day is linked to increased risk of cancer, study finds CNN International (CNN) There's more bad news for fans of sugary drinks such as soda and fruit juice. A new study has linked drinking just a small glass of a sugary drink per day -- 100 ml, about a third of a typical can of soda -- to an 18% increase in overall cancer risk and a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Becker's Hospital Review Penalties not lowering hospital-acquired infection rates Reuters (Reuters Health) - A penalty program established to reduce infections and other complications in U.S. hospitals hasn't made these events less likely or reduced fatalities or repeat hospitalizations, a large study suggests. The program was created as part of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Cases of vCJD still to emerge after mad cow disease scandal BBC News Scientists say more cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) are still to emerge more than three decades after the "mad cow disease" scandal. Richard Knight, a senior neurologist based in Edinburgh, said there were still people "silently infected". Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP CDC's adapted Ebola virus works in trials, as pressure for funds grows CIDRAP Yesterday researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published encouraging findings that showed the antiviral remdesivir and antibodies in the ZMapp treatment regimen were effective in fighting the current strain of Ebola. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Addicted to the internet? Behavioral therapy could work, researchers find CNN (CNN) Many people spend hours on the internet every week -- but some people can't pull away. For individuals with internet addiction, there's a type of short-term therapy that can be an effective treatment, according to a small study published Wednesday in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Cancer Risk From Sugary Drinks? Medscape Consumption of sugary drinks, including fruit juice, was positively associated with the overall risk for cancer and the risk for breast cancer in a large prospective study conducted in France. Although the study is observational and so cannot establish causation, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Is Your Mattress Releasing Toxins While You Sleep? WebMD By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Most people consider their bed a safe haven, but new research suggests your body heat might trigger the release of potentially harmful chemicals from your ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vox Teens are increasingly depressed, anxious, and suicidal. How can we help? Vox Here are some numbers we need to reckon with: the number of suicide deaths in people ages 15 to 24, over 36 years in the United States. Javier Zarracina/Vox. As you can see in this chart, after a steep drop in the late 1990s, the number of suicide deaths ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Imperial County man is likely the state's first West Nile virus fatality of the year Los Angeles Times A Southern California man died last week after contracting West Nile virus in what is likely the first death caused by the disease this year in the state, officials said. West Nile virus, which is transmitted to humans through a mosquito bite, kills Californians every ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today CBT May Ease Video Game Addiction MedPage Today Cognitive behavioral therapy appeared to be an effective treatment for patients with gaming disorder, according to a randomized control trial. In a group of 143 young men, 69.4% of patients who completed a 15-week cognitive behavioral therapy program ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD (blog) Natural Ways to Ease PMS WebMD (blog) I've yet to meet a woman who enjoys being on her period or experiencing the lovely mood changes that often come with it. Many women simply deal with the irritability and bloating and get on with life (because we are women and that's what we do). Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay AHA News: Understanding NFL Legend Tedy Bruschi's 'Mini-Stroke' U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- It was a frighteningly familiar scenario for football legend Tedy Bruschi. "Around 10:30 a.m. on July 4th I lost use of my left arm," the former New England Patriot wrote Monday on Instagram. Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP CDC wants clinicians' help to solve acute flaccid myelitis riddle CIDRAP With a critical season nearing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging clinicians to be alert for acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) cases in coming months, saying prompt reporting is important both to ensure optimal treatment and to help ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Two UK Hospitals Allow Vape Shops in Bid to Promote Smoking Ban The New York Times LONDON — Two hospitals in northern England have allowed an e-cigarette company to open vape shops on their premises as part of a move by the hospitals to ban smoking in and around their buildings. The ban was introduced last week at two of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stanford Medical Center Report Neural sleep patterns emerged at least 450 million years ago Stanford Medical Center Report Stanford researchers found that when zebrafish sleep, they can display two states that are similar to those found in mammals, reptiles and birds. It's the first time these brain patterns have been recorded in fish. Kazakov Maksim/Shutterstock. Researchers at ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Why you should get a wireless blood pressure monitor CNET Research shows that adults with hypertension who monitor their blood pressure at home are more likely to successfully lower their readings compared with usual care. Qardio. There's a reason why your doctor takes your blood pressure nearly every time you ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Experimental Ebola Treatments Look Successful in Lab Studies, Says the CDC TIME A humanitarian crisis, attacks on health workers and rampant misinformation have for months fueled an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), amplifying the effects of a highly contagious and often-fatal disease. As a result ... Flag as irrelevant
	PRNewswire New Migraine Drug Might Help When Other Meds Don't U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- A new migraine drug might offer an alternative to people who do not get relief from current medications, a new trial suggests. The drug, called rimegepant, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Even Moderate Air Pollution May Lead to Lung Disease The New York Times Even moderate levels of air pollution can cause lung function impairment that rivals the damage caused by smoking, a new study found. Researchers studied 303,887 British men and women, with data on lung health gathered by physical examination and air ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News AFM still a "bit of a mystery" amid peak season for polio-like illness CBS News There's a new government warning about acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, a serious polio-like illness that mainly strikes young children. So far, the CDC says there are 11 confirmed cases in eight states, and more are expected. We're currently entering peak ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune More evidence supplements won't help the heart Chicago Tribune If you take supplements hoping to ward off a heart attack or stroke, yet another study suggests you could find better uses for your hard-earned dollars. A review of 277 published studies found that most supplements won't protect you from cardiovascular ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times A peek into opioid users' brains as they try to quit Seattle Times BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Lying inside a scanner, the patient watched as pictures appeared one by one: A bicycle. A cupcake. Heroin. Outside, researchers tracked her brain's reactions to the surprise sight of the drug she'd fought to kick. Government scientists ... Flag as irrelevant
	Whopp News Plastic surgery can make men appear more likable, trustworthy (and masculine) MarketWatch More men are getting plastic surgery — social media, and ageism and competition from millennials have a lot to do with it. Created with Highstock 2.0.1 Time (EDT) Facebook Inc. Cl A 10:00 12:00 2:00. $180.0$180.5$181.0$181.5$182.0. By ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sacramento Bee Mosquitoes test positive for deadly West Nile virus near Florin area in Sacramento County Sacramento Bee The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District reported Wednesday that, for the first time this year, a mosquito sample collected within the two-county district has tested positive for West Nile virus. This particular sample was collected near the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ars Technica Puzzling spikes of polio-like illness in kids spur call to action from CDC Ars Technica After a record number of cases in 2018 of a rare, puzzling illness that causes paralysis in otherwise healthy kids, officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging doctors to hasten reporting and boost data collection before the next big ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN In Nigeria, your genetic makeup can decide if you get a second date CNN Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) First date questions in many parts of the world usually revolve around hobbies or favorite TV shows. But in Nigeria, the first date conversation is more likely to be about your DNA than if you watch 'Grey's Anatomy' or where you like to ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Could Computers, Crafts Help Preserve the Aging Brain? U.S. News & World Report By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Keeping your brain active as you age, whether it be working on a computer, playing games or being socially involved, might ward off memory loss, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Earth.com Is Your Mattress Releasing Toxins While You Sleep? U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Most people consider their bed a safe haven, but new research suggests your body heat might trigger the release of potentially harmful chemicals from ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Boston Studies explore treatments to prevent cluster headaches, quell migraines Reuters (Reuters Health) - Two drug trials may promise some relief for people who suffer migraine headaches as well as those who have cluster headaches, a rare but intensely painful type of headache thought to be related to migraine. According to a study in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Can computer use, crafts and games slow or prevent age-related memory loss? Medical Xpress A new study has found that mentally stimulating activities like using a computer, playing games, crafting and participating in social activities are linked to a lower risk or delay of age-related memory loss called mild cognitive impairment, and that the timing and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Los Angeles measles: 12th case reported in a UCLA employee Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @bactiman63. Los Angeles County health officials report investigating the county's 12th measles case of the year in a University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) employee. Measles/CDC. Health officials are looking to identify others who may ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Medicare Going In 'Right Direction' On Opioid Epidemic Patch.com Prescriptions for two drugs used to treat opioid addiction increased significantly from 2016 to 2018 for people on Medicare, feds say. By Kaiser Health News, News Partner. Jul 11, 2019 1:05 am ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Study: Shortening Trainee Doctor Hours Hasn't Harmed Patients U.S. News & World Report When reforms shortened working hours for U.S. doctors-in-training, some worried: Was that enough time to learn the art of medicine? Would future patients suffer? [. COMMENTARY: Tackling Inequalities in Healthcare Worldwide ]. Now a study has answers, ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox8.com Study finds just a few ounces of soda or juice a day is linked to increased risk of cancer fox8.com There's more bad news for fans of sugary drinks such as soda and fruit juice. A new study has linked drinking just a small glass of a sugary drink per day — 100 ml, about a third of a typical can of soda — to an 18% increase in overall cancer risk and a 22% ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Cutting MCI Risk: The More Mental Activities, the Better Medscape Engaging in mentally stimulating activities, such as playing games, using a computer, and crafting — whether individually or in combination — is associated with a lower risk for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), new research suggests. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Headache patients wait years before seeing specialists Healio PHILADELPHIA — Patients with headaches may seek medical help for years before being referred to a headache specialist or tertiary care clinic by their primary care physician, according to a study presented at the American Headache Society's Annual ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Children urge Congress to renew funds for diabetes research The Hill More than 160 children with type 1 diabetes made a personal plea for lawmakers to approve more funding to research the disease at a hearing Wednesday before the Senate Special Committee on Aging. The children were dressed in blue shirts and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Facial plastic surgery in men enhances perception of attractiveness, trustworthiness Medical Xpress In the first of a kind study, plastic surgeons at Georgetown University Medical Center found that when a man chose to have a nip or a tuck on his face, it significantly increased perceptions of attractiveness, likeability, social skills, or trustworthiness. The study ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mail Study questions if tongue-tie surgery for breastfeeding is always needed Medical Xpress New research raises questions as to whether too many infants are getting tongue-tie and lip tether surgery (also called frenulectomy) to help improve breastfeeding, despite limited medical evidence supporting the procedure. In a new study, published July 11 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Roll Call 'I learned to inject oranges with insulin syringes': Victor Garber on Type 1 diabetes Roll Call If you ever went to the movies in the '90s or the early aughts, you may recognize Victor Garber as the "bad guy" from "Legally Blonde" or "the ship designer" from "Titanic," but on Wednesday the award-winning actor came to Capitol Hill with a script that was a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Elmira Daily News Poor Social Life Could Spell Trouble for Older Women's Bones U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- A lack of positive connections with others may do more than make older women lonely, with new research suggesting it can also weaken their bones. Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Texas: 2 measles cases reported in El Paso, Fort Bliss among exposure locations Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @bactiman63. Health officials with the City of El Paso confirmed that a woman in her late 40's and a male toddler have tested positive for measles. the health department says anyone who visited the following places on the dates noted below ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gizmodo A Common Household Chemical May Cause Thyroid Problems for Cats Gizmodo Many older cats suffer from health problems caused by a hyperactive thyroid, and while there's no single cause of the condition, hormone-disturbing chemicals in the environment are thought to be an important factor. A new study involving some furry ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline What's the Difference Between Red Bull and Monster? Healthline Red Bull and Monster are two popular energy drink brands. They're similar in their nutrient contents but also have some slight differences. Plus, there are some downsides to consider. This article reviews the similarities and differences between Red Bull and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gizmodo Kratom Linked to Serious Side Effects and Deaths in New Study Gizmodo The herbal remedy kratom, often touted as an alternative treatment for opioid withdrawal or chronic pain, is in for more bad publicity. This week, scientists published yet more research showing that the plant is linked to reported dangerous side effects like ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress UC San Diego Cancer Scientists Identify New Drug Target for Multiple Tumor Types UC San Diego Health A dysfunctional enzyme involved in building cancer cell membranes helps fuel tumor growth; when it's disabled or depleted in mouse models, tumors shrank significantly. July 11, 2019 | Scott LaFee. News_release. A research team headed by scientists at ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN A stray cat prompts a rabies alert near Disney World's Epcot theme park CNN (CNN) Think twice before petting a stray animal at Florida's Disney World Resort. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County issued a rabies alert Tuesday after a cat that was found near the Epcot theme park tested positive for the disease. The feral ... Flag as irrelevant

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