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	health Daily update ⋅ August 20, 2019
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	Washington Post More troubling signs that ultra-processed foods can hurt your health Washington Post Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Recent research has linked diets that include a lot of foods considered "ultra-processed" — such as soft drinks, instant soups and chicken nuggets — to an increased risk of ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Restrictions On Abortion Medication Deserve A Second Look, Says A Former FDA Head NPR Mifepristone is one of a regime of two drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration to end an early pregnancy. It's also prescribed to help reduce the severity of miscarriage symptoms. But it's heavily regulated in ways that can make it hard for women ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times The Keto Diet Is Popular, but Is It Good for You? The New York Times Low-carbohydrate diets have fallen in and out of favor since before the days of Atkins. But now an even stricter version of low-carb eating called the ketogenic diet is gaining popular attention, igniting a fierce scientific debate about its potential risks and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Crisis for Severe Malaria Treatment in United States Medscape Tropical medicine experts are warning that the United States faces a malaria public health emergency since Eli Lilly has stopped producing quinidine gluconate, the only intravenous drug approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Nearly 10% of Americans have a nutritional deficiency. These are the most common USA TODAY Many nutrients are important for good overall health. Most of them the body gets from certain foods. However, the typical American diet – which consists of a lot of grains, sugar, and saturated fats and not enough fruits and vegetables – is low in certain vitamins ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio USPSTF: Assess women with familial risk assessment tool if at increased risk for BRCA1, BRCA2 mutations Healio The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that primary care physicians assess women with a familial risk assessment tool if they have family history of breast, ovarian, tubal or peritoneal cancer, or if they have an ancestry associated with BRCA1 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Can Maternal Fluoride Consumption During Pregnancy Lower Children's Intelligence? NPR A study published Monday suggests that fluoride consumed by pregnant women can decrease the IQ of their children. No single study provides definitive answers, but the latest research on this controversial topic will no doubt stir debate. Fluoride protects ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN More women should be assessed for BRCA mutations, new recommendations say CNN (CNN) More women should be assessed for harmful mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that can increase risk of certain cancers, according to new recommendations. Cancer: The facts. JUST WATCHED. Cancer: The facts. Replay. More Videos . Flag as irrelevant
	CNN New study raises questions about how fluoride affects children's development CNN (CNN) Water fluoridation has been hailed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as one of the top great public health achievements of the 20th century, but a new study raises questions about its role as a potential neurotoxin in utero. The study ... Flag as irrelevant
	EurekAlert (press release) Online brain games can extend in-game 'cognitive youth' into old age, UCI-led study says EurekAlert (press release) Irvine, Calif. -- A University of California, Irvine-led study has found that online brain game exercises can enable people in their 70s and even 80s to multitask cognitively as well as individuals 50 years their junior. This is an increasingly valuable skill, given ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes New Survey Shows Many People Think Their Doctors Should Refuse To See Unvaccinated Children Forbes A new poll of over 2,000 American parents has revealed that many think that parents of unvaccinated children should be asked to find a new provider and a considerable nu,ber would look to change providers if they found out that their child's doctor sees ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Former heavy smokers may have elevated CVD risk beyond 5 years after cessation Healio A new study confirms that heavy smokers have a significantly lower CVD risk within 5 years compared with current smokers. However, compared with individuals who never smoked, the risk for CVD remained significantly elevated beyond 5 years. According ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Diet advice changes by the minute. How are we supposed to figure out what to eat? The Boston Globe As my own family sought out healthier habits, I took the question to the experts and found three truths they seem to agree on. By Neil SwideyAugust 20, 2019, in 14 hours. (Images from Adobe Stock; Globe staff photo illustration). Three years ago, my middle ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Prairie dogs with the plague keep parts of Colorado wildlife refuge shut down USA TODAY Parts of a Denver-area wildlife refuge remain closed after the entire area shuttered in late July when authorities discovered prairie dogs infected with a form of the plague, officials said over the weekend. Part of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com What Is Psoriasis? Livescience.com Psoriasis is a disease that causes people to develop thick patches of inflamed skin covered with silvery scales. It's an autoimmune disease, meaning that the immune system becomes overactive and attacks healthy cells in the body by mistake. With psoriasis ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Study: Americans Spent $146 Billion on Illegal Drugs in 2016 U.S. News & World Report People in the U.S. spent between $121 billion and $146 billion per year on cocaine, heroin, marijuana and methamphetamine from 2006 to 2016, according to a new analysis from the nonprofit RAND Corporation. Pulling from multiple data sources, the report ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Treatment options for severe malaria 'grim' in US, clinicians urged to act Healio In a recent opinion piece published in Annals of Internal Medicine, two experts urged clinicians, hospitals, federal agencies and professional societies to work together to prevent "a catastrophe" related to severe malaria in the United States. Rebecca A. Krey ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Prescription omega-3s can help some heart patients CNN (CNN) For people with very high triglycerides, doctors generally recommend exercise and dietary changes, and if that doesn't work, statins, fibrates or niacin. But a new advisory from the American Heart Association says that prescription omega-3 fatty acids ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Gluten-heavy diets in young kids linked to celiac disease, study says USA TODAY Children fed gluten-heavy foods such as pastas and breads frequently in their early years may be more likely to develop gluten intolerance or celiac disease, according to a new study. Researchers found that "higher gluten intake during the first 5 years of life ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP US measles cases top 1200 as UK loses 'measles free' status CIDRAP With 21 new cases recorded in the past week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today reported that 2019 measles totals rose to 1,203 in 30 states. The number of people who have been hospitalized this year due to measles in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Heart Experts Support Use of Prescription Fish Oil WebMD By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter. MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Heart experts are advising that prescription-strength fish oil pills might help lower excess levels of blood fats known as triglycerides. The pills contain heart-healthy omega-3 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post UK to pressure social media companies to fight anti-vax info Washington Post LONDON — Britain's government plans to call a summit of social media companies to discuss what more they can do to fight online misinformation about vaccines following a spike in measles cases. Although plans for such a gathering were still being worked ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com US records 21 new measles cases as of last week NBCNews.com 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 Control ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Hey, breastfeeding moms! Care to donate extra milk to premature babies? Here's how: OCRegister After her son Mayson was born six years ago, Jessica Rivers produced enough breast milk that she had some left over. So, she froze the extra and continued to feed it to Mayson until he turned 2. The stay-at-home mom in Cypress is again breastfeeding, this ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Call for crackdown on junk food price deals to tackle obesity BBC News The first minister has been urged to restrict price promotions on food and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt to help fight Scotland's obesity "crisis". Health groups and campaigners say multi-buy price reductions "encourage people to buy a greater number of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Malaria expert warns of need for malaria drug to treat severe cases in US EurekAlert (press release) BALTIMORE, MD, August 20 - Each year there are more than 200 million cases of malaria worldwide, a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite that brings on fever and body aches and, in some cases, more serious conditions such as coma and death. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Upping Seniors' Blood Pressure Meds After Hospital Can Sometimes Bring Danger HealthDay MONDAY, Aug. 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- For seniors who've been hospitalized for non-cardiac conditions, any hike in blood pressure medications as they leave the hospital can prove dangerous, new research shows. That's because the prescription ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Florida teen says vaping caused lung to collapse: 'I couldn't breathe' Fox News A Florida teen who developed a hole in his right lung that later caused it to collapse blames his recent health scare on vaping. Chance Ammirata, 18, told CBS This Morning he required surgery to repair the hole, which he claims developed after he began ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Times UK loses measles elimination status, health officials announce Healio The United Kingdom has lost the measles elimination status it achieved in 2017, health officials announced. The announcement followed what Public Health England called "a marked increase" in confirmed measles cases in England and Wales, from 284 in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Philippines update: Polio vaccine coverage, TB response and dengue epidemic Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. Polio. The Philippines has been declared polio-free since October 2000. However, the country is currently at high-risk for poliovirus transmission. Image/CDC. For the past years, vaccination coverage for the third dose ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Nearly 100 people hospitalized with severe lung issues after vaping CNET At least 24 people have been hospitalized with vaping-related respiratory issues since July -- many of them young adults. Canva. Health concerns over vaping intensify after state and federal health officials report that 94 people -- many of them young adults ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Arizona women claim cheap lip fillers left them with oozing, painful infections Fox News A rash of women in Arizona landed in their local emergency room with massive mouth swelling and infection after they each sought cheap lip fillers at the same Maricopa home. Three of the women, who sought lip fillers at separate appointments on August 3, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress UK to pressure social media companies to fight anti-vax info Medical Xpress Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets patients and families during a visit to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, south-west England, Monday Aug. 19, 2019. Johnson is under increasing pressure Monday to recall Parliament after leaked government ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Measles Is on the Rise: Outbreak Grows to Over 1200 Cases in 30 States, While UK Loses Measles-Free Status Newsweek Due to more people refusing to be vaccinated, measles cases are on the rise. Since January 1, there have been over 1,200 cases of measles across 30 states. But it's not just the United States—the United Kingdom just lost its "measles-free" designation from ... Flag as irrelevant
	ArkLaTexHomepage Nearly 100 cases of severe pulmonary disease possibly linked to vaping Healio As of Aug. 17, 94 possible cases of severe respiratory disease associated with use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, and 30 confirmed cases have been reported in 14 states from June 28 to Aug. 15, according to the CDC. In a Clinician Outreach and Communication ... Flag as irrelevant
	Futurity: Research News 'As needed' use of inhalers works just fine for kids with asthma Futurity: Research News Children with mild asthma can effectively manage the condition by using their two inhalers—one a steroid and the other a bronchodilator—when symptoms occur, according to new research. The findings are in contrast to the traditional method of using the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald On World Mosquito Day, how does Florida stack up among the nation's most infested places? Miami Herald A new Where Are Mosquitoes Common study for World Mosquito Day says that Miami is No. 11 among the Top 50 most mosquito-infested cities. No. 11? C'mon Miami. We can do better than that. We can get into the Terminex Top 10 for next year's World ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com IUDs are increasingly popular. But doctors don't always warn about temporary pain Today.com As a jolt of pain shot through her body, Shona Spencer felt faint. A nurse started fanning her, as her doctor finished inserting her intrauterine device (IUD), a long acting form of birth control with progesterone on it. While insertion lasts about two minutes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Popular Science The UK just lost its measles elimination status. We could be next. Popular Science Public Health England confirmed on Monday that the UK has lost its "measles-free" status. The country had eliminated measles by World Health Organization standards in 2017 (based on data from 2014-2016), but an uptick in cases in recent months led to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Alzheimer's Disease Drug Reverses Brain Damage Caused by Adolescent Binge Drinking Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Studies in rats suggest how a drug that is used to slow cognitive decline in adults with Alzheimer's disease (AD) may also reverse brain inflammation and damage to neurons in adolescent binge drinkers. The research, reported by scientists at Duke University ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Visual Task May Offer Brain Marker for Autism Scientific American Brain signals measured during a simple visual task could serve as a biomarker for autism, according to a new study published Thursday. The task tests a person's ability to perceive a phenomenon called binocular rivalry. This occurs when a person views two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress A lack of self control during adolescence is not uniquely human Medical Xpress Impulsiveness in adolescence isn't just a phase, it's biology. And despite all the social factors that define our teen years, the human brain and the brains of other primates go through very similar changes, particularly in the areas that affect self-control. Flag as irrelevant
	UC Berkeley A map of the brain can tell what you're reading about UC Berkeley Too busy or lazy to read Melville's Moby Dick or Tolstoy's Anna Karenina? That's OK. Whether you read the classics, or listen to them instead, the same cognitive and emotional parts of the brain are likely to be stimulated. And now, there's a map to prove it. Flag as irrelevant
	NJ.com 9 hospitalized with mystery illness in NJ after vaping. Here's what we know. NJ.com New Jersey health officials are on the hunt for more cases of young people suffering from lung ailments -- including coughing, shortness of breath and fatigue -- after nine people in North Jersey were hospitalized after using vaping products. The New Jersey ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Measles in the UK: 'Elimination status' is lost Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. Officials with Public Health England (PHE) reported yesterday that due to several reasons, the United Kingdom has lost it's WHO measles elimination status. In 2017 the World Health Organization declared that the UK ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Children of Anti-vaxxers Should Have Access to Doctors' Offices Restricted, Say Almost 75% of Parents Newsweek Almost three-quarters of parents want their child's doctor to place restrictions on unvaccinated patients from visiting their office, according to research. Between one to 2 percent of U.S. children are completely unvaccinated, exposing them to conditions such as ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Weather Channel World Mosquito Day: How a Small Insect Continues to Kill Lakhs in Tropical Countries The Weather Channel Imagine a killer so deadly, it may have snuffed out the lives of 50% of humans to ever exist. And if you live in a tropical region of South Asia or Africa, there's a good chance one of those killers is hovering close by right now, perhaps entering your window or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Orlando Sentinel Florida teen blames collapsed lung on vaping Orlando Sentinel A Florida teen suffered a lung collapse so severe he felt like he was having a heart attack, and he blames it on vaping. "I couldn't breathe," 18-year-old Chance Ammirata told CBS This Morning in a report that aired Monday. Advertisement. Emergency room ... Flag as irrelevant
	wtvr.com Prescription omega-3s can help some heart patients wtvr.com For people with very high triglycerides, doctors generally recommend exercise and dietary changes, and if that doesn't work, statins, fibrates or niacin. But a new advisory from the American Heart Association says that prescription omega-3 fatty acids can help ... Flag as irrelevant
	Popular Science The CDC is investigating the link between vaping and a mysterious lung disease in teens Popular Science A serious illness has stricken nearly 100 people, mostly young adults and adolescents, across more than 14 states—and health officials don't know yet what's making them sick. But vaping could have something to do with it. The Center for Disease Control ... Flag as irrelevant

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