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	health Daily update ⋅ August 26, 2019
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	NPR Praise, Don't Tease, And Other Tips To Help Kids With Their Weight NPR Dale Knuth, now 58, says that in childhood her weight was a source of anguish — largely because of how her family treated her. "I had a brother who tormented me constantly," she says. "If I came home from school and was hungry and ate an apple, I'd be ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Helping Children Learn to Eat Well The New York Times Earlier this month when Weight Watchers put out its new Kurbo app, designed for children ages 8 through 17, there was an outcry across social media arguing that weight loss programs for children can lead to eating disorders, low self-esteem and yo-yo ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com Teens who use concentrated marijuana more likely to use other drugs NBCNews.com Teens who used a concentrated form of marijuana — sometimes called dabs, wax, shatter or crumble — are more likely to also use other drugs than kids who avoid marijuana, a new study suggests. Marijuana concentrate can come in multiple forms, including ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Many Teens Are Using Ultra-Potent 'Marijuana Concentrates' Livescience.com A striking proportion of teens are using highly potent forms of marijuana known as marijuana concentrates, at least in one state, a new study suggests. The study, published today (Aug. 26) in the journal Pediatrics, analyzed data from nearly 50,000 eighth, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Erectile dysfunction linked to concussions, Harvard study of NFL players finds CNBC Head trauma in former NFL players may be linked to low testosterone and erectile dysfunction later in life, according to a study by Harvard researchers. More than 3,400 former professional football players, the largest group studied to date, were surveyed by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Massachusetts woman reportedly dies from rare mosquito-borne virus: 'She was such a beautiful soul' Fox News A Massachusetts woman reportedly died from the rare but serious mosquito-borne Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus, her family says. Family members of Laurie Sylvia, 59, of Bristol County, say she died of the virus over the weekend. The woman's case ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New Yorker The Message of Measles The New Yorker As public-health officials confront the largest outbreak in the U.S. in decades, they've been fighting as much against dangerous ideas as they have against the disease. By Nick Paumgarten. 5:00 A.M.. "People seem to think measles is some happy Norman ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters US records 12 new cases of measles, raising year's total to 1215 Reuters (Reuters) - The United States recorded 12 new measles cases last week, bringing the total number of cases for the year to 1,215 across 30 states in the worst outbreak since 1992, federal health officials said on Monday. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control ... Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org Cleaning pollutants from water with pollen and spores—without the 'achoo!' Phys.Org In addition to their role in plant fertilization and reproduction, pollens and spores have another, hidden talent: With a simple treatment, these cheap, abundant and renewable grains can be converted into tiny sponge-like particles that can grab on to pollutants ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Concussions put NFL players at risk for erectile dysfunction, low testosterone Healio Former National Football League players who experienced more concussions during their careers reported more erectile dysfunction and low testosterone in retirement than those who had experienced fewer concussions, according to findings published in ... Flag as irrelevant
	PRNewswire Using French transplant criteria, 62% of discarded donor kidneys in US would be used Healio Designing policies that encourage greater acceptance of lower-quality deceased donor kidneys in the United States — similar to the French transplant system — could increase the number of transplants performed and provide survival benefits to wait-listed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Focus on modifiable risk factors paramount for CVD prevention in childhood cancer survivors Healio In a new study, 5-year survivors of childhood cancer have a two to 10 times higher risk for developing CVD compared with cancer-free individuals of similar age. According to data published in Circulation, in a cohort of 5-year childhood cancer survivors (n ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Measles Cases Tick Up as Officials Warn of Possible Disneyland Exposure U.S. News & World Report The U.S. has seen 1,215 measles cases in 2019 as of Aug. 22, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. The new tally is an increase of 12 cases since the total reported last week and more than three times the number of cases seen in all of 2018. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN A fourth person in Massachusetts has contracted EEE, the rare but dangerous mosquito-borne virus CNN (CNN) A fourth person in Massachusetts has been infected with Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a rare but dangerous mosquito-borne virus that causes brain swelling in humans. An unnamed woman over 50 is the fourth human case of EEE in the state ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg New Blood Test Detects Concussion Better Than Standard Imaging Bloomberg A simple test using a few drops of blood can detect signs of a concussion in just 15 minutes, giving doctors more accurate information about a potential brain injury than standard imaging currently performed in most emergency rooms. The handheld testing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Congo has given over 200000 people Merck Ebola vaccine: government Reuters GOMA, Congo (Reuters) - Congolese authorities and health workers vaccinated more than 200,000 people against Ebola in August, the government said on Sunday, using a Merck vaccine they hope will help rein in the world's second worst epidemic. Flag as irrelevant
	Sacramento Bee Health Highlights: Aug. 26, 2019 HealthDay Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Tourist With Measles Visited Southern California Attractions. People who were at Disneyland and other Southern California tourist attractions earlier ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress A weight loss app may be a risky way to address obesity in children Medical Xpress Over the last week, a weight loss app targeted at children and teenagers aged 8-17 has sparked concern among health professionals and parents around the world. More than 90,000 people have signed an online petition calling for withdrawal of an app ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood Visitors Reportedly Exposed to Measles TIME (SANTA ANA, Calif.) — A New Zealand teenager who visited Disneyland and other Southern California tourist spots last week brought along more than just her luggage. She brought measles. Public health officials in Los Angeles and Orange counties issued ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Providence Journal Daughter says Fairhaven woman died after contracting EEE The Providence Journal FAIRHAVEN — A Fairhaven woman, the fourth person in Massachusetts to contract the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus this year, has died, according to a social media post from her daughter. Jen Sylvia posted a tribute to her mother, Laurie Ditata Sylvia, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Pollen And Spores Offer A Safe Way To Clean Pollutants From Water Forbes Pollen and spore grains could be safely used to clean water of pollutants that have toxic impacts on marine organisms, researchers have discovered, offering a cheap, green solution to an environmental challenge. "Even very low levels of certain compounds, ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Mass. woman in Bristol County dies after EEE infection The Boston Globe A southern Bristol County woman who became the fourth confirmed human case of the EEE virus in Massachusetts this year has died, according to her family and a local union. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the infection of a ... Flag as irrelevant
	WABE 90.1 FM Praise, Don't Tease, And Other Tips To Help Kids With Their Weight WABE 90.1 FM Dale Knuth, now 58, says in childhood her weight was a source of anguish — largely because of how her family treated her. "I had a brother who tormented me constantly," she says. "If I came home from school and was hungry and ate an apple I'd be called a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Earth.com Caw-lesterol? Fatty City Food Hits Crows' Arteries U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Your lunch leftovers are doing no favors for urban birds' hearts, new research shows. Fatty food scraps may be boosting the cholesterol levels of crows in U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Caw-lesterol? Fatty City Food Hits Crows' Arteries HealthDay MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Your lunch leftovers are doing no favors for urban birds' hearts, new research shows. Fatty food scraps may be boosting the cholesterol levels of crows in U.S. cities, but whether it's a threat to their health isn't ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCVB Boston 4th human EEE case confirmed in Massachusetts; woman reported to have virus dies WCVB Boston A fourth human case of the Eastern equine encephalitis virus was confirmed by laboratory testing, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health said Sunday. Officials said a woman over the age of 50 from southern Bristol County was infected with the EEE ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Massachusetts EEE: Bristol County woman, Laurie Sylvia, is state's 4th case Outbreak News Today In a follow-up on the human Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Massachusetts, state health officials reported the 4th human case in weeks, this one in Bristol County. Image/francok35. According to health officials, the most recent case is a woman over the ... Flag as irrelevant
	AL.com First death linked to lung illness tied to vaping AL.com The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care providers to report possible cases of unexplained vaping-associated pulmonary illness to their state and local health department. 0. By Leada Gore | lgore@al.com. Health officials are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald As kids return to school, don't forget the most important school supply — vaccines Miami Herald Children throughout South Florida have started a new school year. In addition to purchasing supplies required by your child's teacher, this is also a good time to make sure your child is up to date on his vaccines. Vaccines are studied rigorously and must be ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Massachusetts woman dies from rare EEE virus, 3 others infected New York Post At least four people in Massachusetts have contracted the rare Eastern equine encephalitis virus, including one woman who died, officials and family members said Sunday. Laurie Sylvia, a 59-year-old realtor, contracted the disease, which is spread by ... Flag as irrelevant
	MetroWest Daily News Aerial spraying to prevent spread Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus now starts Monday night MetroWest Daily News Days after the first person to die from EEE this year in Massachusetts the following communities are now in the spray zone are Douglas, Grafton, Hopkinton, Marlborough, Millville, Northbridge, Southborough, Sutton, Upton, Uxbridge, Webster and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Florida Times-Union We all benefit from fully vaccinated communities The Florida Times-Union Dear Dr. Roach: I read your column on vaccinations and was bothered about one issue that has not been addressed. Who are "anti-vaxxers" — those who oppose scheduled vaccinations — putting at risk by not having their kids vaccinated? Primarily others of ... Flag as irrelevant
	mySanAntonio.com Preventive Medicine: Keto, balance, and the weight of the world mySanAntonio.com A colleague asked me if I thought a recent article in the New York Times on the health effects of the ketogenic diet by Anahad O'Connor was balanced. In a superficial sense, the answer might have been "yes." O'Connor considered pros and cons, noted ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times Vaping Lung Disease: CDC Flags One Death In Illinois Potentially Caused By E-Cigarettes International Business Times As part of their on-going investigation of severe lung illnesses borne potentially from the use of e-cigarettes, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) on Thursday confirmed the death of an adult patient admitted to hospital in Illinois with such a condition. Flag as irrelevant
	Yakima Herald-Republic Vaccine change not expected to have big impact in Yakima County. Schools already have low exemption rate Yakima Herald-Republic The number of Washington students going to school this year without their measles, mumps and rubella vaccination could dwindle because of a new state rule eliminating personal exemptions to the requirement. It should have a minimal impact in Yakima ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Research reveals health is number one for weight loss Medical Xpress A new report by Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, suggests that when it comes to weight loss, people are more motivated by improving their health than their appearance, with two out of three people motivated to start a diet because of 'health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Augmented reality glasses may help people with low vision better navigate their environment Medical Xpress Nearly one in 30 Americans over the age of 40 experience low vision—significant visual impairment that can't be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, medication or surgery. In a new study of patients with retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited degenerative eye ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Heart attacks and the efficacy of polypills – a hard pill to swallow? The Guardian Dr Peter Trewby questions the risk-reduction figures of the Iran study and Oliver Lepen says the focus must be on preventing disease, not medication. Letters. Sun 25 Aug 2019 12.20 EDT Last modified on Sun 25 Aug 2019 12.25 EDT. Share on Facebook ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Albany Herald Georgia joins states investigating health risks in vaping The Albany Herald ATLANTA -- Georgia has joined other states in investigating possible cases of severe respiratory illness that may be linked to vaping. Vaping is the use of e-cigarette devices, which mimic cigarettes but produce inhalable vapors instead of smoke. The devices ... Flag as irrelevant
	Engadget Gene editing tool could treat many diseases created by mutations Engadget The use of gene editing to eliminate diseases has numerous challenges, including the not-so-small problem of dealing with mutation-based conditions like Huntington's. Existing approaches that replace the gene could cause damage. Salk Institute scientists ... Flag as irrelevant
	Geek Study: Teen Tech Time Not to Blame For Poor Mental Health Geek A new study suggests the time teens invest on their phones does not necessarily have an adverse affect on their mental health. "It may be time for adults to stop arguing over whether smartphones and social media are good or bad for teens' mental health and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Codex Tiny RNA provides big protection after a heart attack Science Codex AUGUSTA, Ga. (Aug. 26, 2019) - Heart muscle can continue to die even after restoring blood following a heart attack, and scientists have new evidence that one way to help it live is by boosting levels of a tiny RNA that helped the heart form. In their mouse ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lewiston Sun Journal We all benefit from fully vaccinated communities STLtoday.com Dear Dr. Roach • I read your column on vaccinations and was bothered about one issue that has not been addressed. Who are "anti-vaxxers" putting at risk by not having their kids vaccinated? Primarily others of like minds, it seems to me. Those who are ... Flag as irrelevant
	INQUIRER.net Could data help us tell Dengue's future? INQUIRER.net BANGKOK — In the Philippines more than 622 people—most of whom are children under five years old—have died from dengue so far this year. The country is seeing more than 5,100 new cases each week. In at least one province, tents are serving as ... Flag as irrelevant
	MetroWest Daily News What are the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile viruses MetroWest Daily News How to protect yourself from Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile virus. Mosquitoes carrying Eastern Equine Encephalitis were found in Westborough and mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus were found in Framingham earlier this month. Here's what to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Codex Study: Blood test detects concussion and subconcussive injuries in children and adults Science Codex In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers at Orlando Health are making new progress in finding ways to detect a traumatic yet sinister brain injury -- and getting closer to preventing further damage. Subconcussive injuries often show no symptoms or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Lexology Will the deadline for PPI claims stir the hornet's nest? Lexology We know from the almost daily television adverts that the deadline for consumers to make PPI claims is 29 August 2019. Payment Protection Insurance ("PPI") is a policy of insurance intended to cover repayments of certain credit products (for example: ... Flag as irrelevant
	Independent.ie 'I knew nothing about stroke until I had one aged 43' Independent.ie A stroke three years ago at the age of 43 turned Shaun Wilson's world upside down. Having returned to work earlier this year, he's on a mission to raise awareness about the increase of stroke in younger people and how, with the right help and support, you ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Oakland Press Health division reminds residents to protect against mosquito bites The Oakland Press The Oakland County Health Division is urging residents to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases while outdoors. No human cases of West Nile virus have occurred in Oakland County this year, but the disease is seasonal and can show up in ... Flag as irrelevant
	WWMT-TV Michigan health officials say West Nile Virus may peak this month WWMT-TV KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A recent report by Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services found 18 mosquito pools that tested positive for West Nile Virus. While any trace of the virus is bad, only 18 pools were positive for the virus out of the more than ... Flag as irrelevant

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