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	health Daily update ⋅ July 13, 2019
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	The New York Times In Hawaii, Rat Lungworm Disease Infects People but Eludes Researchers The New York Times A tropical parasite transmitted through rats and snails has caught the attention of health officials in Hawaii. But few scientists have studied the infection once it makes its way into humans, and researchers can't say for certain whether the disease is becoming ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Man dies from flesh-eating bacteria 48 hours after Florida beach trip, family says CBS News A woman from Niceville, Florida, is warning others that flesh-eating bacteria is not an urban legend – it is a real threat that took her father's life. Cheryl Bennett Wiygul wrote a lengthy Facebook post on July 10 explaining the short timeline from when her dad ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Flesh-eating bacteria kills a Memphis man who visited Florida waterways CNN (CNN) A Tennessee man died Sunday after he became infected with Vibrio vulnificus, a type of flesh-eating bacteria, while vacationing in Okaloosa County, Florida, his daughter said. Maryland boy victim of flesh-eating bacteria after a swim off the coast of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Johnson & Johnson is about to test an experimental HIV vaccine on thousands of people Los Angeles Times Johnson & Johnson is preparing to test an experimental HIV vaccine in the United States and Europe in a move toward developing the first immunization against the deadly disease after decades of frustration. Some 3,800 men who have sex with men will ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Researchers show how AI can be used to more quickly and accurately diagnose breast cancer Medical Xpress Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among women. It is also difficult to diagnose. Nearly one in 10 cancers is misdiagnosed as not cancerous, meaning that a patient can lose critical treatment time. On the other hand, the more ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Springfield assisted living unit closes to new admissions amid illness outbreak Washington Post A Fairfax County senior citizens residence has closed its assisted-living unit to new admissions and taken additional steps to halt an outbreak of respiratory illnesses following the death of two residents, county health department officials said Friday. The move ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Sex May Be Less Satisfying With Age, Too Few Women Seek Help Medscape Free-text survey responses from thousands of postmenopausal women in the United Kingdom as to why they do or do not have sex highlight familiar patterns, according to results published July 10 in Menopause. The findings raise serious concerns about ... Flag as irrelevant
	Siuslaw News Early risers may have lower breast cancer risk Reuters (Reuters Health) - Women who like to wake up early every day may be less likely to develop breast cancer than women who prefer to sleep in, a recent study suggests. While previous studies have linked inconsistent sleep schedules and getting too much rest ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Study: 40% of Doctors Refuse New Chronic Pain Patients Using Opioids U.S. News & World Report In the national fight against opioid abuse, policymakers and politicians have deployed a range of strategies, including curbing access to the powerful prescription drugs. The logic: Stop addiction before it starts by restricting the amount of painkillers a patient ... Flag as irrelevant
	Quartz DR Congo's Ebola crisis has led to children dying from measles Quartz Forty-five years ago, the World Health Organisation launched the Expanded Programme on Immunisation. It covered six diseases—measles, tuberculosis, polio, diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus. Since then, anti-measles vaccines have been distributed to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNA Surgeries to help newborns nurse may have become too common Reuters (Reuters Health) - Minor surgery to help newborns latch on and nurse may have become too common, a new study suggests. More than 60% of babies referred to a specialty center for tongue-tie surgery, or frenotomy, did not need the operation, researchers ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP DRC to stick with just 1 vaccine in Ebola outbreak CIDRAP Yesterday the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) said that ministry of health and government officials have agreed that Merck's rVSV-ZEBOV is the only vaccine that will be used during the current, ever-growing Ebola outbreak in North Kivu and Ituri ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today Show Man develops parasitic infection in right eye after showering in contacts, loses sight Today Show For a week Nick Humphreys' right eye felt dry and irritated. He tried treating it with over-the-counter eye drops and muting the brightness on his devices. Still, his pain increased. He finally visited a local hospital and learned that he had a parasitic infection, ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Rabies Alert Issued at Disney World's Epcot Due to Feral Cat TIME The Florida Department of Health in Orange County has issued a 60-day rabies alert for a two mile radius that includes part of Walt Disney World's Epcot park after a feral cat in the area tested positive for rabies. The rabies alert covers two miles of Epcot land; ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Taking opioids for pain may make it harder to find primary care, study finds Medical Xpress Finding a new doctor for health checkups and general care can pose a challenge to anyone. But for people who take prescription opioid pills for their chronic pain, it might be far harder, according to a new study. In fact, 40% of 194 primary care clinics ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay High-Fiber Diets Might Shield Against a Common Pregnancy Complication HealthDay FRIDAY, July 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- More vegetables, more whole grains: New research finds that diets rich in fiber might help pregnant women avoid a dangerous spike in blood pressure. The common obstetric complication is called preeclampsia, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Syphilis: Europe reports 70 percent rise since 2010, Iceland reports largest increase Outbreak News Today The number of syphilis cases has been consistently going up across Europe since 2010, mostly affecting men who have sex with men living in urban areas. In 2017, notification rates reached an all-time high in the EU/EEA countries with more than 33 000 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Columbus Dispatch Ohio's first measles case since 2017 reported in Stark County The Columbus Dispatch A young adult from Stark County has the state's first confirmed case of measles since 2017. The Ohio Department of Health announced the discovery in a news release Friday and said that the person recently traveled to a state with confirmed measles cases. Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD 300 Fewer Calories a Day Brings a Health Benefit WebMD By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter. FRIDAY, July 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- If you trim out only 300 calories a day -- the equivalent of six Oreo cookies -- that could be all it takes to cut diabetes and heart disease risk, new research suggests. In the study ... Flag as irrelevant
	Orlando Sentinel Residents and pet owners beware. Altamonte Springs neighborhoods on rabies alert, health department says. Orlando Sentinel Neighborhoods in the Altamonte Spring area are under a rabies alert after officials discovered a feral cat which tested positive for the disease, according to the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County. "If bitten or scratched by a suspected rabid ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian 'Worry is contagious': the vaccine-hesitant parents putting children at risk The Guardian More than committed anti-vaxxers, parents who are unsure about vaccination are one of the top 10 threats to global health this year. What's behind this crisis of confidence? Hattie Garlick. Sat 13 Jul 2019 05.01 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter ... Flag as irrelevant
	Psychiatry Advisor Ketamine for Depression: Clinical Evidence and Concerns Psychiatry Advisor Ketamine is gaining ground as a promising option for treatment-resistant depression, but not everyone's buying in. Before the turn of the year, the editorial staff at Psychiatry Advisor predicted that debate on the matter would intensify in 2019. We take a look at ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Self-cloning ticks that suck animals' blood dry spark concern humans may be next New York Daily News They're out for blood. Self-cloning super-ticks are sparking worry in some as the insects recently were linked with killing five cows by sucking their blood dry in North Carolina. Advertisement. Asian longhorned ticks were first found in the U.S. in 2017. Earlier ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Adults born preterm less likely to have sexual partnerships Healio Adults who were born preterm or with low birth weight are less likely to have sexual intercourse, romantic partnerships or to become parents than adults who were born full term, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open. "Close and intimate ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Mesquite, Dallas NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Mosquitoes in Dallas and Mesquite have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Dallas County Health and Human Services Department. A sampling of mosquito traps in the 75149, 75181 and 75217 ZIP codes recently tested positive for the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News 2 dead, 18 hospitalized in respiratory illness outbreak at Virginia care center Fox News A respiratory illness outbreak has killed two residents at a long-term care facility in Virginia and landed 18 others in the hospital after sickening a total of 54 over the last 11 days. The Fairfax County Health Department in Virginia said it is investigating the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Rabies Warning Issued for Walt Disney World Area WebMD July 12, 2019 -- A rabies warning was issued for Walt Disney World Resort and the surrounding area after a rabid cat scratched two employees. The 60-day warning was issued by the Florida Department of Health in Orange County for a two-mile radius of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Many infant tongue and lip surgeries are unnecessary, study says UPI.com Too many American newborns may be undergoing unnecessary tongue and lip surgeries to improve their ability to breastfeed, a new study finds. These minor "tether release" or frenotomy surgeries involve a snip, using either sterile scissors or a laser, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today Show Rabies alert issued for part of Walt Disney World after feral cat scratches employees Today Show A rabies alert has been issued for a 2-mile portion of Florida's Walt Disney World after a feral cat scratched two employees. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County issued the 60-day rabies warning Tuesday after the cat tested positive for rabies. Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com High-fiber diets might shield against common pregnancy complication UPI.com More vegetables, more whole grains: New research finds that diets rich in fiber might help pregnant women avoid a dangerous spike in blood pressure. The common obstetric complication is called preeclampsia, and it occurs in up to 10 pregnancy of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Kashmir Monitor When You Time Your Workout May Be Key to Staying Slim HealthDay FRIDAY, July 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Losing weight is one thing, but keeping it off is another. Now, a new study suggests that exercising at the same time each day is key. The research, on 375 adults who maintained a weight loss of 30 or more pounds ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post An 'EpiPen' for spinal-cord injuries could prevent paralysis New York Post When your body suffers trauma, its fierce army of immune cells go to work — clearing out dead and damaged tissue as well as beefing up the injured area's defense against infection. But for the some 12,000 new cases of spinal-cord injury in the U.S. annually, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Quality Composite Rank provides a consumer-friendly, single-digit rating that makes quality data more meaningful Medical Xpress Rush University Medical Center researchers have proposed a rating system that standardizes and combines data from five leading hospital rating systems into an easy-to-understand composite score of one to 10 that will help guide consumer's hospitals ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTOP 2 more hospitalized as Va. retirement community works to contain fatal outbreak WTOP Two more people have been hospitalized in the outbreak of a fatal respiratory ailment in a Springfield, Virginia, retirement community. As of Friday afternoon, 20 residents of the Greenspring Retirement Community had been transferred to hospitals for care, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hartford Courant Menopause's long learning curve Hartford Courant Every day an estimated 6,000 women in the U.S. reach menopause, a natural part of aging. But for countless women, it feels like anything but. The symptoms, which range from merely bothersome to debilitating, are triggered by the body's loss of estrogen, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mother Nature Network Just seeing nature may curb unhealthy cravings Mother Nature Network There are so many benefits to being outside in nature. Something as simple as taking a stroll in the woods is good for your mental health, can help you sleep, relax your body and make you feel better. But a new study finds that you can benefit without even ... Flag as irrelevant
	AL.com Case of West Nile virus reported in Boaz AL.com The Alabama Department of Public Health said a horse near the city of Boaz in Marshall County has tested positive for West Nile virus. It is the first reported case of the year in Alabama. The department says one case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis has also ... Flag as irrelevant
	Akron Beacon Journal Northeast Ohio measles patient has state's first confirmed case since 2017 Akron Beacon Journal A young adult from Stark County has the state's first confirmed case of measles since 2017. The Ohio Department of Health, in a news release, said the person recently traveled to a state with confirmed measles cases. No identifying information is being ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Rockland measles count up to 280; health officials warn of exposure at Monsey store The Journal News | LoHud.com The number of measles cases in Rockland has hit 280 in the recent outbreak, according to the Rockland County Health Department. County officials do not provide the number of active cases, just the total that have occurred since the measles outbreak began ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Virginia: Outbreak at long-term care facility in Springfield, Dozens sickened and two dead Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @bactiman63. Fairfax County, VA health officials report investigating an outbreak of a yet unidentified respiratory illness at Greenspring, a long-term care facility with assisted living and skilled nursing care, in Springfield, Va. Public domain ... Flag as irrelevant
	wtvr.com 2 dead, 20 hospitalized after outbreak at Virginia assisted living facility wtvr.com SPRINGFIELD, Va. – Two people are dead and 20 have been hospitalized following a respiratory outbreak at a Fairfax County assisted living facility. Over the last 12 days, 55 of 263 residents at Greenspring Retirement Community, a long-term care facility ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo News Sugary drinks linked to breast cancer in new study — experts weigh in Yahoo News Juice and soda lovers might have been concerned this week to see the release of a study in the British Medical Journal which found the consumption of sugary drinks to be "positively associated with the risk of overall cancer and breast cancer." The study ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLive.com West Nile Virus found in blue jay in Bay City MLive.com A Bay County Mosquito Control employee sprays ditches from the bed of a mobile treatment truck on Farley Road in Portsmouth Township. By Cole Waterman | Cole_Waterman@mlive.com. BAY CITY, MI – For the first time this year, West Nile virus has been ... Flag as irrelevant
	NJ.com If you visited this NJ health center 2 days ago, you may have been exposed to measles NJ.com An Ocean County resident infected with measles may have exposed others to the highly contagious disease at a Lakewood health center this week. Anyone who visited the Center for Health Education Medicine and Dentistry (CHEMED) at 1771 Madison Ave. Flag as irrelevant
	KWIT Mosquitoes With West Nile Virus Found in Moab U.S. News & World Report MOAB, Utah (AP) — Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been spotted in the eastern Utah city of Moab. The Deseret News reports officials detected the virus on July 2 in the Scott M. Matheson Wetlands Preserve. City officials received test results ... Flag as irrelevant
	Runner's World (UK) Arm position key to walking efficiency, study shows UPI.com Do you pump your arms while walking? Keeping your arms straight while walking is much more energy-efficient than walking with bent arms, but arm position doesn't make much difference when running, a new, small study finds. The study included eight ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Daily Gazette Authorities investigating gastrointestinal illness outbreak across Capital Region The Daily Gazette CAPITAL REGION -- The state Department of Health and several county health departments across the Capital Region are investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness. The outbreak has been traced to three locations, including a ... Flag as irrelevant
	IrishCentral Ireland brace yourself! Sugary tea increases risk of cancer IrishCentral Just one drink of sugary tea or fruit juice a day can significantly increase your risk of cancer, a major study has found. Researchers from the Sorbonne in Paris and the French Public Health Agency found that every 100ml serving of sugary drink, whether soda, ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Self-cloning super ticks are coming to suck out all our blood New York Post Savage-as-hell ticks — which recently killed a fifth cow by sucking its blood until it died — are coming for us humans next. Infectious disease researchers are becoming increasingly alarmed at the murderous Asian Longhorned tick, which has made its way ... Flag as irrelevant
	HuffPost UK Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms Parents Should Know, As Cases In Children Rise By Nearly 50% In Five Years HuffPost UK The number of children being treated for type 2 diabetes has rocketed by nearly 50% in just five years, new analysis by the Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed. The condition is normally seen only in older adults, however latest figures from the ... Flag as irrelevant

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