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	health Daily update ⋅ July 29, 2019
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	The New York Times The Challenge of Diagnosing Lyme Disease The New York Times Lyme disease is on the rise. The 30,000 cases reported annually to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by state health departments represent only a fraction of the cases diagnosed and treated around the country. About half the cases occur in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Once they hid their stories. But now, survivors of suicide are 'coming out' to combat a national crisis. Washington Post For many years, Gregg Loomis hid the attempts from others. He worried about the effect on his insurance business. He had seen people's view of him change once they found out. He had lost friends that way. So two days before his trip to Capitol Hill, Loomis ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Study reveals common products linked to most traumatic brain injuries in kids CNN (CNN) Traumatic brain injuries among children and teens in the United States are most often associated with everyday consumer products and activities, such as home furnishings and fixtures or sports, according to a new study. About 72% of traumatic brain ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Drug-resistant superbug spreading in Europe's hospitals BBC News Superbugs resistant to emergency antibiotics are spreading in hospitals, a Europe-wide study shows. Drugs called carbapenems are used when an infection cannot be treated with anything else. The spread of resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae was "extremely ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Sickle Cell Patient Reveals Why She Is Volunteering For Landmark Gene-Editing Study NPR Victoria Gray is waiting patiently in a hospital room at the Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville. "It's a good time to get healed," she says. The 34-year-old from Forest, Miss., has struggled with sickle cell disease throughout her life. Gray is at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN A deadly mosquito-borne virus that causes brain swelling in humans has been detected in Florida CNN (CNN) Florida health officials are warning of an uptick in a mosquito-borne virus known as Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Several sentinel chickens tested positive for EEE, which can spread to humans via infected mosquitoes and cause brain infection ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Your Apple Has 100 Million Microorganisms Living On It. Should You Care? TIME Fruit and vegetables are among the healthiest foods around, packed with plenty of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. But have you ever wondered about what else you might be eating when you bite into an apple? Gabriela Berg did. The head of the Institute of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fast Company This revolutionary device would automatically reverse opioid overdoses Fast Company Opioids take the lives of 47,600 Americans a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The addictive drugs can bind with receptors in your brain, calming your body to the point that you simply stop breathing. The epidemic is particularly tragic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Florida health officials say mosquito-borne virus that causes brain swelling, death detected in state Fox News Heads up, Floridians: A dangerous and potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus has been detected in the state, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) announced late last week. "Several sentinel chickens in the same flock" tested ... Flag as irrelevant
	Firstpost World Hepatitis Day: Recent steps toward reaching all patients Healio This year for World Hepatitis Day, the theme is "Find the Missing Millions." Hundreds of millions of people living with viral hepatitis are unaware of their infection and many people are also unaware of the available treatments, especially the high efficacy and ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times Deadly Virus Found In Florida, Causes Brain Swelling From Mosquito Bites International Business Times The latest U.S. healthcare news warns the rapid spread of a deadly mosquito-borne virus known as Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Florida that causes brain-swelling. According to reports, many sentinel chickens have tested positive for EEE. Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald A deadly mosquito-borne virus was found in Florida. Here's how to avoid it Miami Herald Health officials are seeing an increase of a deadly mosquito-borne virus in a Central Florida county and are asking everyone to cover up and drain water. The health department in Alachua County,the Gainesville area that's home to the University of Florida, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Bangladesh struggles to contain record dengue outbreak Medical Xpress Bangladesh is in the grip of the country's worst-ever dengue fever outbreak, officials said Monday, with hospitals overflowing and social media flooded with pleas for blood donors. Eight people have died and there have been 13,637 cases of the disease so ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Woman's birth control implant in arm dislodges, moves to lung: report Fox News A Portuguese woman who had abnormal vaginal bleeding for three months went to her gynecologist for a check-up — only to learn her birth control implant had dislodged from her upper arm and made its way to her left lung, according to a recent report from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Parents can improve teen condom use but do not delay sex Healio A meta-analysis of nearly 3 decades of research showed that parent-based interventions can increase condom use among teenage children but they do not delay the teens' sexual activity. Study researcher Laura Widman, PhD, an associate professor in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Newly Discovered Role for Alpha-Synuclein Could Point to New Approaches Against Parkinson's Disease Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News The results of studies in live mice and in mouse and human brain tissue suggest that one of the normal functions of alpha-synuclein, a protein found in the characteristic Lewy bodies that form in the brains of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), may to help ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today New Jersey reports 17th measles case this year Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. New Jersey health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in an Ocean County resident who potentially exposed individuals in Ocean County between July 10 and July 12. Anyone who visited Congregation ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Eating More Nuts To Improve Your Sex Life: What The Science Really Says Forbes Can adding nuts to a typical diet really improve sexual function and performance? A new study suggests that it's possible, and it's not the first, but what does the science on this subject really tell us? What the latest study found. The latest study started with a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Where Is Your Risk of Dying Greatest After Surgery? U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, July 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Patients who have noncardiac surgery are much more likely to die after they leave the hospital than in the operating room, a new study finds. Researchers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Red Wine Compound for Treating Depression and Anxiety? Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News A nice, relaxing glass of Bordeaux or Cabernet might easily seem like the perfect treatment for an anxious or slightly depressed state. Though, the alcohol might lead one down a slippery path rather quickly. Instead, investigators at the University of Buffalo ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Violent cough likely triggered tear in artery, stroke Fox News A 49-year-old man is lucky to be alive after a violent cough likely caused a tear in his artery, triggering a severe stroke. Paul Park, who had to leave his job with the UK Ministry of Defense after 30 years because of his stroke, said his trouble started with a cold. Flag as irrelevant
	KPRC Click2Houston Lab techs extract mosquito DNA defense against West Nile KPRC Click2Houston DENVER (KMGH) - Deep inside the state health department's labs at Lowry, technicians are busy testing vials of mosquitoes for West Nile virus. "You can put up to 65 mosquitoes in here," said Ralen Johnson, holding up a single vial. Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Michigan: Swine Flu Confirmed in Pigs at Fowlerville Family Fair Outbreak News Today The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) identified pigs at the Fowlerville Family Fair that tested positive for swine flu. The Fowlerville Fair Board isolated infected pigs to prevent additional exposure. Infected pigs began ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Sunburn myths busted: the best remedies for lobster-red skin Telegraph.co.uk Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun, as the Noel Coward song goes. The old cliché is often all too true, and as we flock to the beach to bask in the current heatwave, or head off on holiday, many of us will end up looking a little pink – or in ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFAA.com Vaping suspected of causing 8 teens to be hospitalized in Wisconsin WFAA.com The state of Wisconsin is investigating the hospitalization of eight teenagers with severe long damage to the Wisconsin Health Services department in July. The teens were all admitted to the hospital with symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, chest ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Despite vaccine, Ebola is spreading Medical Xpress When Ebola broke out in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a year ago, the global stockpile of a long-anticipated vaccine was 300,000 doses. At the time, that seemed like plenty. But as the virus spreads from the epicenter and threatens to explode across ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Hormone surge in womb may raise risk of boys developing autism Telegraph.co.uk Autism may begin in the womb with an extra surge of hormones that damages the developing brain, a new study suggests. An increase in oestrogen hormones in pregnancy appears increase the risk of boys developing autism, scientists discovered. Flag as irrelevant
	fox4kc.com Deadly mosquito-borne virus that causes brain swelling in humans found in Florida fox4kc.com ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida health officials are warning of an uptick in a mosquito-borne virus known as Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Several sentinel chickens tested positive for EEE, which can spread to humans via infected mosquitoes and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent High levels of oestrogen in the womb could cause autism, study finds The Independent Autism could be a prenatal disorder caused by high levels of oestrogen in the womb, new research has suggested. Scientists believe oestrogen affects brain growth in foetuses, but it is not currently clear whether these elevated hormone levels come from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Cervical cancer is fully preventable, yet 200 women die of it every day in India! Times of India Cancer is not a tragedy for the patient alone but for the whole family. Before breast cancer took over as the top killer in women, cervical cancer was the most commonly diagnosed cancer in India. According to national data published in NCBI, India has a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Even when HIV prevention drug is covered, other costs block treatment The Bakersfield Californian Three years ago, Corey Walsh, who was in a relationship with a man who was HIV-positive, got a prescription for Truvada, a drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration to prevent infection with the virus that causes AIDS. Walsh, then 23, was covered ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India World Heart Day 2019: Are you at risk of a heart disease? Times of India We all know heart disease and stroke are two most common killers in India. Heart can be affected by a number of common diseases. The most common and dreaded disease of the heart is of course coronary artery disease or heart attack in which the blood ... Flag as irrelevant
	Independent.ie Are migraines holding back your career and your life? Independent.ie Yes, it's a headache, but one that tends to measure almost eight out of 10 on the pain scale. It can last several days; is often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, as well as light and noise sensitivity; it requires many hours in isolation or darkness for ... Flag as irrelevant
	HuffPost UK Muslim Council Of Britain Slams The Daily Telegraph For 'Inaccurate' Flu Vaccine Story HuffPost UK The Muslim Council of Britain has denied issuing a "ruling" that parents should not vaccinate their children against flu, following an "inaccurate" frontpage story in The Daily Telegraph. In Monday's edition an article by Bill Gardner reported that the MCB, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Red wine can treat depression and anxiety? Times of India In a good news for wine lovers, researchers have found a compound present in red wine which can treat depression and anxiety. The plant compound resveratrol displays anti-stress effects by blocking the expression of an enzyme which controls stress in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net New gene-editing study finds protective genes against Zika virus News-Medical.net Tel Aviv scientists have discovered certain genes that protect the host organism against attack by Zika virus, raising hopes of an eventual vaccine or cure for this dreaded viral disease. The Zika virus, which is rampant in South America, can cause severe ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Atlas FDA cracks down on rogue CBD products touting unproven health claims New Atlas The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cracking down on a number of companies selling cannabidiol (CBD) products accompanied by unsubstantiated health claims. The latest target is a company called Curaleaf, which sells CBD products that it ... Flag as irrelevant
	WOODTV.com Officials: Swine flu detected in pigs at fair in Michigan WOODTV.com FOWLERVILLE, Mich. (AP) — Health officials say swine flu has been detected in pigs at a fair in Michigan that wrapped up over the weekend. The Livingston County Health Department says the infected pigs were detected last week at the Fowlerville Family ... Flag as irrelevant
	Metro Using your phone for five hours a day is linked to obesity, study finds Metro We've all heard that using our phone too much can have adverse effects on our mental health, but a new study suggests it increases the risk of obesity too. The research, carried out on 1060 university students, found that those using their phone for five or ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times Bangladesh struggles to contain record dengue outbreak The Straits Times DHAKA (AFP) - Bangladesh is in the grip of the country's worst-ever dengue fever outbreak, officials said Monday (July 29), with hospitals overflowing and social media flooded with pleas for blood donors. Eight people have died and there have been 13,637 ... Flag as irrelevant
	India Today High levels of oestrogen in womb linked to autism India Today Researchers have identified a link between exposure to high levels of oestrogen sex hormones in the womb and the likelihood of developing autism. Published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, the discovery adds further evidence to support the prenatal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Firstpost Delhi reported 83 cases of malaria and 34 of dengue this year; mosquito-breeding reported in 48039 households Firstpost Over 80 cases of malaria have been reported in Delhi this year so far, more than double the number of people affected by dengue; According to a municipal report, till 27 July this year, 34 cases of dengue have been reported in the city; Mosquito-breeding has ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net 90% of hepatitis cases, 65% hepatitis deaths preventable by 2030 News-Medical.net A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that 4.5 million deaths could be prevented by 2030, and 26 million beyond that, if 67 countries in the low- and middle-income bracket invest $6 billion a year towards abolishing hepatitis. Hepatitis is ... Flag as irrelevant
	8News US records 16 new measles cases as outbreak shows signs of slowing KFGO News (Reuters) - The United States recorded 16 new measles cases between July 18 and July 25, federal health officials said on Monday, as the spread of the disease, which has infected 1,164 people this year in the worst U.S. outbreak since 1992, shows signs of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Durango Herald Routine blood tests could predict diabetes Science Daily Date: July 19, 2019; Source: U.S. Veterans Affairs; Summary: A study that looked at data on more than 900,000 VA patients showed that elevated blood glucose levels detected in routine outpatient tests, though well below diagnostic thresholds, predicted ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Lifestyle The 14 Different Kinds Of Headaches You Can Get—And How To Treat Each One Yahoo Lifestyle There's no getting around it: Headaches are the absolute worst—but the only real way to get rid of the pain is knowing which type of headache you're dealing with (yes, there's more than just one). They key? Knowing exactly how to describe your pain and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Finance Former DEA agent on fentanyl: 'By far, the worst drug I've ever seen' Yahoo Finance Although opioids have received significant attention over the last year, fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is becoming a major player in the illicit drug market. So much so that the the Pentagon and Department of Homeland Security reportedly considered classifying ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo News Fighting HIV globally: Dr Adeeba to become first Asian to head International AIDS Society Yahoo News PETALING JAYA, July 29 — As if her huge plate of work was not enough, Prof Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman is now taking on another important task. As the president-elect of the International AIDS Society (IAS). Her appointment also means that she is the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Zee News Most deaths related to non-cardiac surgery occur outside operating room, finds study The BMJ BMJ 2019; 366 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l4922 (Published 29 July 2019) Cite this as: BMJ 2019;366:l4922. Article; Related content; Metrics; Responses; Peer review. Loading. Barbara Kermode-Scott. Author affiliations. Vancouver Island, British ... Flag as irrelevant
	TimesOfHealth CoSaKi: Beauty Multiples Routine Drink with Collagen and Prebiotics TimesOfHealth When women consider their beauty routine, chances are, they think of skincare creams, face washes, and other traditional products. However, what is unlikely to cross their mind are beverages – after all, they are not traditionally a part of a beauty routine. Flag as irrelevant

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