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	health Daily update ⋅ July 15, 2019
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	The New York Times Ebola Outbreak Reaches Major City in Congo, Renewing Calls for Emergency Order The New York Times The year-old Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached the city of Goma, which has a population of nearly 2 million, an international airport and ferries and buses that fan out over much of the region. Goma is also just one kilometer, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Simple Ways To Prevent Falls In Older Adults NPR As we age, the risk of falling increases and becomes increasingly perilous. A fall can be a real health setback for a frail, elderly person. And, more older adults are dying from falls today than 20 years ago. A recent study showed that more than 25,000 U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR More Kids Are Getting Placed In Foster Care Because Of Parents' Drug Use NPR The number of cases of children entering the foster care system due to parental drug use has more than doubled since 2000, according to research published this week in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers analyzed data from the Adoption and Foster Care ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Early humans breastfed their young for a year, study says CNN (CNN) Three million years ago, Australopithecus africanus was one of the first human ancestor species to live across the southern African grasslands and forests. A new study of fossil teeth suggests that like modern humans, they breastfed their babies for up ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters 20 million children miss out on life-saving vaccines, UN warns Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - More than one in 10 children - or 20 million worldwide - missed out last year on vaccines against life-threatening diseases such as measles, diphtheria and tetanus, the World Health Organization and the UNICEF children's fund said on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Increasing social media use tied to rise in teens' depressive symptoms, study says CNN (CNN) Spending too much time scrolling through social media and watching more television has been linked with symptoms of depression in young people -- and a new study reveals to what extent screen time and depression may be intertwined. For every ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Is Sex Good Medicine for Parkinson's? WebMD By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter. MONDAY, July 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Can sex help improve the health of a Parkinson's patient? It might -- at least for some. So claims a new two-year study that tracked the sexual habits and disease progression ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post First Ebola case confirmed in Congo city of Goma, right on Rwanda border Washington Post NAIROBI — Congo's Health Ministry confirmed the first case of the Ebola virus in the city of Goma late Sunday night, in what could be a major escalation for the outbreak raging in the country. Goma is home to more than a million people and lies directly on ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Anorexia: Origins are complex mix of mind and body BBC News The origins of the eating disorder anorexia nervosa are in both the mind and the body, according to an international study. Anorexia is seen as a serious psychiatric disease. But doctors at King's College London showed changes hardwired into some people's ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Case of Ebola confirmed in Congo city of Goma CNN (CNN) A case of Ebola was confirmed in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Sunday, for the first time since the outbreak began nearly a year ago. The country's Ministry of Health said in a series of tweets that a sick pastor arrived in the city from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Mom says daughter's protein-packed diet contributed to unexpected death Fox News A heartbroken Australian mother is speaking out about the potential dangers of protein shakes and supplements after she says her 25-year-old daughter's diet triggered an undiagnosed condition that ultimately contributed to her death two years ago. Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Impaired senses may increase risk for dementia, Alzheimer's disease Healio Patients who had a fusion of difficulties seeing, hearing and smelling were at increased risk for Alzheimer's disease or dementia, according to study findings presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference. A separate study also presented ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Healthy living can counteract a high genetic risk of Alzheimer's, study suggests Los Angeles Times A healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia even for those with a higher genetic risk of developing these mind-destroying diseases, according to new research. People with a high genetic risk and poor health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Doing these five things could decrease your risk of Alzheimer's by 60 percent, new study says Washington Post Here's a to-do list for preventing dementia, new research suggests: Ditch red meat, take a brisk walk to the grocery store, do the Sunday crossword and stick to one glass of wine at dinner. A study presented Sunday at the Alzheimer's Association International ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Congo Confirms 1st Ebola Case in City of Goma U.S. News & World Report BENI, Congo (AP) — The Congolese health ministry confirmed an Ebola case in Goma late Sunday, marking the first time the virus has reached the city of more than 2 million people along the border with Rwanda since the epidemic began nearly a year ago. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay AHA News: Pregnancy Complications Could Be Early Sign of Heart Disease Risk in Black Women HealthDay MONDAY, July 15, 2019 (American Heart Association News) -- A new study confirms that when it comes to assessing heart health, an important question a doctor can ask an African American woman is, "Did you have complications during a pregnancy?". Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Ebola case confirmed in Congolese city of Goma, home to over 1 million ABC News The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to the city of Goma, a major transportation hub along the Rwandan border that's home to more than 1 million people. A case was confirmed Sunday afternoon by the country's health ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sydney Morning Herald Cannabinoid agonist treatment may help reduce cannabis dependence Healio Combining nabiximols — a cannabinoid agonist treatment — with psychosocial interventions may safely and effectively reduce cannabis dependence, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. "Cannabis dependence is associated with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	http://hamodia.com US recorded 14 new cases of measles Reuters (Reuters) - The United States recorded 14 new measles cases between July 3 and July 11, federal health officials said on Monday, signaling a slowdown in the spread of the disease, which has infected 1,123 people this year in the worst U.S. outbreak since ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Informational sessions 'effective' way to introduce patients to new migraine medications Healio PHILADELPHIA — A 1-hour informational session was an "effective and efficient way" to educate patients about the newly FDA-approved calcitonin gene related peptide medications for migraine prevention, according to data presented at the American ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Differences in MS patients' cerebrospinal fluid may be key to drugs that halt progression Medical Xpress The disability burden for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) can vary significantly depending on whether they have a relapsing/remitting form of the disease, where they experience periods of clinical remission, or a progressive form, where they have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Recorder UPDATE 1-First Ebola case in Congo city of Goma detected Reuters (Adds health ministry statement). GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, July 14 (Reuters) - The first case of Ebola in the eastern Congo city of Goma was discovered on Sunday, officials said, raising concerns the virus could spread quicker in a densely ... Flag as irrelevant
	Most babies referred for tongue-tie surgeries to breastfeed unnecessary, study says USA TODAY Moms who struggle to breastfeed undergo one helluva heart-squeezing ride. If and when a medical professional suggests a simple tongue-tie surgery may help correct the issue, moms seem increasingly eager to consider it. In fact, the number has soared ... Flag as irrelevant
	AOL Tennessee man dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria AOL A Tennessee man died last week after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, while swimming in Florida, his daughter wrote on Facebook. On Wednesday, Cheryl Bennett Wiygul wrote a lengthy post detailing the moments leading up to her ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes West Nile Virus Spreading: How To Prevent Infection Forbes Summertime is when mosquitoes really start to bite and suck. That then can lead to something else that can really bite: West Nile Virus infections. As of July 9, 2019, 26 different states in the U.S. have reported finding West Nile Virus activity. That's if you give ... Flag as irrelevant
	Man dies after being infected by flesh-eating bacteria in Florida USA TODAY MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A Tennessee man died this week after becoming infected by a bacteria, vibrio vulnificus, during a trip to the Florida Panhandle, his daughter said. In a Facebook post, Cheryl Bennett Wiygul said her father became infected with the bacteria ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Improving the nutritional quality of baby food Medical Xpress A nutritional survey of baby food on sale in Europe has shown that a significant number of products contain high sugar levels that contradict World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations. In collaboration with WHO Regional Office for Europe ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTLA Study Says Adult Smokers Who Vape Are More Likely to Quit Cigarettes KTLA Adult smokers who vape are more likely to quit using cigarettes, according to a study released Monday. But e-cigarettes also increase the risk of relapse in some former smokers, the researchers found. "This study is the first to point out that even if smokers ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian WHO urges ban on high levels of sugar from fruit puree in baby food The Guardian Commercial baby foods contain too much sugar – even when they are labelled as savoury meals, says the World Health Organization, which is seeking a ban on added sugars in foods for children under 36 months old. WHO Europe is calling for a crackdown ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox6now.com Your lifestyle can lower your dementia risk, even if you have high genetic risk, study says fox6now.com A good diet and ample exercise don't just help your waistline. Healthy lifestyle factors may also help lower your risk of dementia, even if you have a higher genetic risk, according to a study published Sunday in the medical journal JAMA. This study, along with ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Philippines: National Dengue Alert declared as cases top 100K Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. Several regions in the Philippines have exceeded the epidemic threshold for dengue fever during the first half of 2019, prompting the Department of Health to declare a National Dengue Alert Monday. Image/CDC ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Tough State Gun Laws Help Keep Kids Safe U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, July 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Over a five-year period, more than 21,000 Americans aged 21 and younger died from firearm-related injuries. But when states have stricter gun laws, fewer ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times Flesh-Eating Bacteria In Florida: Vacationing Tennessee Man Contracts Disease, Dies 2 Days Later International Business Times A Tennessee man's 4th of July vacation to Florida turned deadly after contracting a flesh-eating virus that claimed his life. The man, whose full name has been withheld, was with his family on the coast and reportedly fell ill after the family returned home to ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News 5G health risks: What's the evidence? BBC News The 5G mobile network has been switched on in some UK cities and has led to questions about whether the new technology poses health risks. So what are the concerns, and is there any evidence to back them up? Flag as irrelevant
	Orlando Sentinel Woman says dad died in Florida after contracting flesh-eating bacteria Orlando Sentinel A Tennessee man is dead after coming into contact in Florida waters with the flesh-eating bacteria that has been making summer headlines, according to a Facebook post by the victim's daughter. "Flesh Eating Bacteria sounds like an urban legend. Let me ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Loss of multiple senses increases dementia risk Medical Xpress Two studies presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2019 have explored whether losing multiple senses, including hearing and sight, increases the risk of dementia. In 2017, an important report identified mid-life hearing loss as a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Eating ants could protect against cancer, study finds Telegraph.co.uk Eating ants and other insects could soon be recommended to protect against cancer, following a groundbreaking new study. A series of experiments by Italian scientists show that the ubiquitous invertebrate - in common with others such as grasshoppers and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Herald Their Voice: Accessing safety resources for children with autism Daily Herald Parents of children or adults with autism have many concerns, but safety is always first and foremost on their minds. Thanks to the ongoing generosity of Vivint Gives Back and the National Autism Association, parents can have access to some tools to help ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Surgery before pregnancy linked to higher risk of opioid withdrawal in babies Medical Xpress Babies whose mothers underwent surgery before pregnancy have an increased risk of opioid withdrawal symptoms at birth, according to a new study done by Dr. Nathalie Auger, researcher at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM), ... Flag as irrelevant
	Herald-Mail Media Consider MMR vaccine a form of insurance Herald-Mail Media Imagine a world where a disease that once killed thousands of people a year, left others blind, deaf or with permanent neurological deficits, was running rampant in the United States. Imagine that 90% of people who weren't immune from previous exposure ... Flag as irrelevant
	FierceBiotech J&J gears up for clinical test of HIV vaccine efficacy FierceBiotech Johnson & Johnson is gearing up to test a HIV vaccine in a 3,800-person clinical trial. The preparations follow animal studies that showed the vaccine offered better protection than earlier attempts to confer immunity to the virus. Efforts to develop HIV vaccines ... Flag as irrelevant
	Auckland Magazine Adults with HIV who have compassionate care providers start and remain in treatment longer Medical Xpress Adults with HIV are more likely to continue life-saving treatments if their primary health care providers show respect, unconditional empathy without judgement and demonstrate an ability to partner with patients in decision making to address their goals, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The State West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes in 2 Richland County communities The State Richland County officials are warning residents to take precautions after West Nile Virus was detected in two areas of the county. The virus was detected in mosquito populations in the Forest Acres and St. Andrews areas as part of routine surveillance work, ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Mother calls for protein shake regulation after daughter dies News-Medical.net A mother is calling on the health industry to regulate sales of protein powder and supplements after her daughter died in 2017 due to a protein-heavy diet. Meegan Hefford, who was 25 years old, died as a result of a rare disorder that stopped her body from ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Inquisitr Atypical Eating Habits May Point Toward Autism Diagnosis, New Study Finds The Inquisitr While exactly what causes autism has yet to be determined, advancements in medical science continue to make it easier for parents to spot signs that their children may be on the spectrum. According to a new research study by Penn State College of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Cancer tissue-freezing approach may help more breast cancer patients in lower income countries Medical Xpress A new reusable device created by the Johns Hopkins University can help women with breast cancer in lower income countries by using carbon dioxide, a widely available and affordable gas, to power a cancer tissue-freezing probe instead of ... Flag as irrelevant
	PsychCentral.com Preterm Babies Less Likely to Have Romantic Relationships in Adulthood PsychCentral.com A new study has found that adults who were born pre-term — under 37 weeks gestation — are less likely to form romantic relationships, have sexual relations, or experience parenthood than those who were born full term. Researchers at the University of ... Flag as irrelevant
	WJLA Free measles vaccinations will be available at health centers across DC, in all 8 wards WJLA WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of a Monday panel about the importance of vaccinations, D.C.'s Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that 42 health centers throughout the city will be offering free measles vaccines. The mayor is urging parents to vaccinate their ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Flu death toll rises to 92 in South Australia as total number of cases ticks over 20000 ABC News The death toll from South Australia's influenza outbreak has been revised to 92 — an increase of 10 on figures released last week. Key points: The number of flu cases in SA this year has almost hit 20,500; There have been 92 fatalities, with 10 added to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIS10 Tests confirm West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes in parts of Richland County WIS10 RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - Richland County officials have confirmed West Nile Virus activity in mosquitoes in Forest Acres and St. Andrews. The results were discovered after routine tests were conducted in the county. Richland County Vector Control ... Flag as irrelevant

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