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	health Daily update ⋅ August 19, 2019
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	Washington Post Study raises questions about fluoride and children's IQ Washington Post A study of young children in Canada suggests those whose mothers drank fluoridated tap water while pregnant had slightly lower IQ scores than children whose mothers lived in non-fluoridated cities. But don't dash for the nearest bottled water yet. Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN UK steps up fight after losing 'measles-free' status CNN (CNN) The United Kingdom says it will take steps to halt the spread of misinformation about vaccines as a result of losing its "measles-free" status after the highly infectious disease was declared eliminated in the country three years ago. Measles, which is ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Developing New Guidelines on Lyme Disease The New York Times For all of you with strong opinions and relevant experiences regarding Lyme disease, the public comment period on the 2019 Draft Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease has been extended until Sept. 9. The guidelines are ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Ebola outbreak spreads to 3rd province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ABC News The yearlong Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to a third province, health officials said. Interested in Ebola? Add Ebola as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Ebola news, video, and analysis from ABC News. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Plague-infected prairie dogs prompt shutdowns near Denver. Fleas can spread it to pets and humans. Washington Post Parts of a Colorado wildlife refuge remained closed Sunday after plague-infected prairie dogs were discovered there in late July. Wildlife and nature areas near Denver have also been shut down as officials continue efforts to stem the spread of the disease. Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Beast Study Links Fluoridated Water During Pregnancy to Lower IQs Daily Beast An influential medical journal published a study Monday that links fluoride consumption during pregnancy with lower childhood IQs—a finding that could undermine decades of public-health messaging, fire up conspiracy theorists, and alarm mothers-to-be. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay How Sleep Woes May Strain Your Heart HealthDay MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- If you spend a lot of nights watching the clock instead of sleeping, new research suggests you may need to be as concerned about your heart health as you are about lost shut-eye. People with genetic variants ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Deadly mosquito-borne virus found in second Massachusetts resident, state health officials say Fox News A second Massachusetts resident has been diagnosed with the potentially deadly Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus, state health officials announced late last week. A man between the ages of 19-30 was confirmed to have EEE, a mosquito-borne ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Genetic predisposition to insomnia linked to modestly higher CVD risk Healio Genetic liability for insomnia was associated with a modest but increased risk for CAD, HF and ischemic stroke, in addition to BMI, waist-to-hip ratio and type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in Circulation. Adults with genetic liability to insomnia ... Flag as irrelevant
	WPLG Local 10 UK steps up fight after losing 'measles-free' status WPLG Local 10 (CNN) - The United Kingdom says it will take steps to halt the spread of misinformation about vaccines as a result of losing its "measles-free" status after the highly infectious disease was declared eliminated in the country three years ago. Measles, which is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio AHA: Prescription fish oil effectively lowers high triglycerides Healio Four grams per day of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid together or eicosapentaenoic acid alone, is clinically useful as monotherapy or in addition to other therapies to reduce triglycerides after implementing ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill UK to tackle spread of misinformation after losing 'measles-free' status The Hill The United Kingdom is set to step up its efforts to tackle misinformation about vaccines after losing its "measles-free" status, the government announced. "After a period of progress where we were once able to declare Britain measles free, we've now seen ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Nearly 100 People Have Reported Lung Diseases That May Be Linked to Vaping, and the CDC Is Getting Involved TIME The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a growing number of "severe" lung disease cases that appear to be related to vaping. Since late June, according to the CDC, 94 people in 14 states have come down with serious lung ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Possible vaping, severe lung illness link sparks CDC probe Fox News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating whether a series of lung illnesses reported across multiple states is linked to vaping. Last week, dozens of teens in the Midwest were hospitalized with lung issues that were possibly tied ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News 4 back to school tips for parents of children with ADHD ABC News For parents of the 6.1 million American children with ADHD, going back to school can be a major source of anxiety. Many children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) struggle with school performance, making friends and their general sense of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation US Stem cells could regenerate organs – but only if the body won't reject them The Conversation US Many of the most common diseases, like heart failure, liver failure, Type 1 diabetes and Parkinson's disease, occur when cells or whole organs fail to do their job. Wouldn't it be fantastic if it were possible to replace cells in these defunct organs? That is exactly ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTLA More Than 120 Cases of Lung Disease in 15 States Could Be Linked to Vaping, Including 19 Cases in California: Survey KTLA At least 15 states have identified more than 120 cases of lung disease or injury that could be linked to vaping, a CNN survey of state health departments has found. States with the most cases include Wisconsin, with 15 confirmed cases and 15 more under ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters US records 21 new measles cases as of last week Reuters (Reuters) - The United States recorded 21 new measles cases last week, raising the total number of cases for the year to 1,203 across 30 states in the worst outbreak of the virus since 1992, federal health officials said on Monday. The U.S. Centers for Disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Many Parents Would Switch Doctors Over Vaccination Policy, Poll Finds HealthDay MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Forty percent of U.S. parents say they would likely find a new doctor if their child's primary care provider sees families who refuse childhood vaccines, a nationwide poll finds. And three in 10 say their child's ... Flag as irrelevant
	UPI.com Poll: Parents willing to swap doctors over vaccination policies UPI.com A nationwide poll found that 40 percent of U.S. parents would find a new doctor if their child's doctor also has patients who refuse vaccines. By. HealthDay News. (. 0 Comments. Sort by. Oldest. Facebook Comments Plugin. ) Researchers say parents who ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report CDC Probes Lung Illnesses Linked to E-Cigarette Use U.S. News & World Report NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a "cluster" of lung illnesses that it believes may be linked to e-cigarette use after such cases were reported in 14 states. The CDC said there was no evidence that an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters CDC probes lung illnesses linked to e-cigarette use Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a "cluster" of lung illnesses that it believes may be linked to e-cigarette use after such cases were reported in 14 states. FILE PHOTO: A man vapes outside an office ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mother Jones An Ebola Doctor Explains the Good News and Bad News of the New Treatment Breakthrough Mother Jones Congo's health ministry said Friday that the second-largest Ebola outbreak has spread to a third province in the country. The latest cases identified in South Kivu province follow deaths from Ebola in the city of Goma, a major transportation hub in North Kivu ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Plague Concerns Close Parts of Wildlife Refuge WebMD Aug. 19, 2019 -- Some areas of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge near Denver remain closed due to plague-infected prairie dogs. Other wildlife and nature areas near Denver has also been closed as officials try to halt the spread of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report US recorded 21 new cases of measles last week Reuters (Reuters) - The United States recorded 21 new measles cases last week, a 1.8% increase, taking the total cases for the year to 1,203 in the worst outbreak since 1992, federal health officials said on Monday. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Binge drinking may be more damaging to women Medical Xpress Alcohol consumption is a major cause of chronic liver disease in the United States, and binge drinking is emerging as a significant contributor to liver injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in six U.S. adults binge drink four ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times Too Much Gluten Consumption In Early Childhood Can Damage Small Intestine, Study Finds International Business Times Consumption of foods that are rich in gluten, like bread, bun, pasta, noodles and other baked goods, in early childhood can damage the small intestine, according to a global study. The study suggested that having these food items in the first five years of life ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Potential links to lung illnesses and e-cigarettes under investigation: CDC ABC News Federal health officials are investigating potential links between lung illnesses and e-cigarettes amid the soaring popularity of so-called vaping among young people. Since June 28, there have been at least 94 cases reported across several states involving ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFAA.com Weight Watchers under fire for food tracking app for kids WFAA.com WW, the company formerly known as Weight Watchers, is facing backlash after announcing its new free health app targeting kids as young as eight years old. The app, called Kurbo by WW", was launched in 2014 but acquired by WW in 2018. It lets users track ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Auckland measles top 500 cases Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. Officials with the Auckland Regional Public Health Service have reported some 100 additional measles cases during the past week. Image/geralt. On August 13, officials were reporting 410 cases and this morning the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Insomniacs are at greater risk of heart failure, study finds The Guardian People genetically predisposed to sleep problems have greater risk of stroke and coronary artery disease. Nicola Davis · @NicolaKSDavis. Mon 19 Aug 2019 05.00 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via Email. Shares. 0. 0. Woman uses ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Pig to human heart transplants 'possible within three years' The Guardian Adapted pig hearts could be transplanted into patients within three years, accordingto a report citing the surgeon who pioneered heart transplantation in the UK. On the 40th anniversary of the first successful heart transplant, Sir Terence English told The ... Flag as irrelevant
	myCentralOregon.com Ebola outbreak spreads to third province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo myCentralOregon.com Manjurul/iStock(LONDON) — The yearlong Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to a third province, health officials said. Two new patients, a 24-year-old woman and her 7-month-old child, tested positive for the virus in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Brainerd Dispatch Herring and pumpernickel, anyone? Introducing the Nordic diet Brainerd Dispatch The traditional Mediterranean diet has a substantial body of research to support its healthfulness, but there's a new contender in town - the Nordic diet. This way of eating was designed by a team of scientists, nutritionists and chefs to improve public health and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Newark Advocate Ebel: Lyme Disease Cases on the Rise in Licking County The Newark Advocate Year-to-date, there have been 45 cases of Lyme disease reported to the Licking County Health Department. This is nearly three times as many cases than at this point last year-with 16 reported by July 2018. It is more than double the total for all of 2018 when ... Flag as irrelevant
	PostBulletin.com UMN professor to discuss CWD at Eagle Bluff Sept. 8 PostBulletin.com LANESBORO — The history and future of chronic wasting disease will be the topic at 11 a.m. Sept. 8 at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center northwest of Lanesboro. Peter Larsen, an assistant professor in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical ... Flag as irrelevant
	11Alive.com WXIA Georgia officials confirm first West Nile infection of 2019 11Alive.com WXIA CAMILLA, Ga. — Health officials say an elderly man in southwest Georgia has been hospitalized with West Nile virus in the state's first confirmed human infection of 2019. WALB-TV reports the man lives in Mitchell County. Epidemiologist Jaqueline Jenkins of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Inovio Pharma (INO) Reports Complete Enrollment of VGX-3100 Open-label Phase 2 Trial StreetInsider.com News and research before you hear about it on CNBC and others. Claim your 2-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here. Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: INO) announced today that it has completed enrollment in the company's open-label, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Utica Observer Dispatch Student vaccination exemption no longer an option Utica Observer Dispatch Families who don't want their children to get vaccinated for religious reasons are facing a difficult choice. They either have to get their children immunized this summer or home-school them. The state no longer is allowing children to attend public, private or ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver Scientists closing in on blood test to screen for signs of Alzheimer's Bryan-College Station Eagle In just the past few years, billions of dollars have been put toward ending cancer. We know the importance and urgency of achieving this goal. We accept it and support it. What we are less aware of and engaged in is the equally vital need to find an effective ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever case reported in Uganda Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. A confirmed case of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) involving a 42-year-old businessman dealing in cattle has been reported from Kasagama Subcounty, Lyantonde District. A specimen obtained from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Herald Doctor's Orders: Caring for a loved one affected by dementia or Alzheimer's disease Daily Herald This is the first in a two-part series on dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term that includes diseases related to memory loss or decline in thinking skills. Dementia can include neurological diseases (Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's ... Flag as irrelevant
	TheHealthSite Are you addicted to social media? Here are the ways to reduce its harmful impacts TheHealthSite Social media addiction can give you insurmountable stress, says a recent study. Here how it works and ways to deal with the harmful effects of this phenomenon. Juhi Kumari | Published: August 19, 2019 3:53 pm. Facebook share; Twitter share · Share on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Metro Optical implant 'could restore sight to blind people' Metro Blind people could be able to regain some of their sight, according to new research. A new technique is being pioneered involving an implant which stimulates the optic nerve, using electrodes to send messages to the brain – and bypassing the eyeball ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Wearable sensors decode dynamic sweat composition News-Medical.net A new wearable skin sensor developed at the University of California in Berkeley may be very useful to help us understand how the body's chemical composition changes in a host of situations. For instance, these small patch-like devices could detect the ... Flag as irrelevant
	HuffPost UK Ebola Devastates Lives – And The World Cannot Afford To Ignore It HuffPost UK Ebola is a horrific disease. It spreads and kills swiftly, causing its victims untold suffering. Left unchecked, it will wipe out entire families, run riot through communities and spread across borders, making it a threat to us all. In the last week, details emerged of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Study Offers New Insights On How Social Media Affects Girls' Mental Health Forbes There's little doubt that social media is not great for mental health—studies have reported for several years now that more time spent on social media is linked to mental health issues, from low self-esteem and loneliness to depression and even suicidality. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress A novel T-cell subset associated with type 1 diabetes Science Codex A study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland demonstrated that a recently described T-cell subset, so-called peripheral T helper cells, may have a role in the development of type 1 diabetes. The frequency of circulating peripheral T helper cells was ... Flag as irrelevant
	KFGO News CDC investigates lung illnesses linked to e-cigarette use KFGO News By April Joyner. NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a "cluster" of lung illnesses linked to e-cigarette use after such cases were reported in 14 states. The CDC is working with health departments in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mirror.co.uk How human poo 'transplants' could help doctors treat deadliest form of skin cancer Mirror.co.uk A team of Canadian scientists is exploring whether human poo transplants can be used to treat one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. Traditionally, melanoma is treated with immunotherapy drugs, which stimulate the patient's immune system to attack and ... Flag as irrelevant

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