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	health Daily update ⋅ September 16, 2019
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	ABC News Why there's an uptick in vaping-related lung illnesses ABC News The news about vaping is reaching a fever pitch. On Sunday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he would ban flavored e-cigarettes, following Michigan's lead. Last week police in Wisconsin announced arrests in connection with a drug operation that ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Common cold stopped by experimental approach BBC News Scientists think they have found a way to stop the common cold and closely related viruses which can cause paralysis. Instead of trying to attack them directly, the researchers targeted an essential protein inside our cells which the viruses need to replicate. Flag as irrelevant
	News18 FEATURE-Armed with tech tools, Colombian cities combat mosquito-borne diseases Reuters BOGOTA, Sept 16 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Armed with a mobile app, Glenis Barragan has been knocking from door to door in the poor neighbourhoods of Colombia's northern city of Cucuta, aiming to combat the spread of the Zika virus, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Kids Often Prescribed Drugs 'Off-Label,' Raising Concerns U.S. News & World Report By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- When a child gets sick, doctors are increasingly relying on what's known as "off-label" use of medications, a new study says. Off-label use of a drug means ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Is This New 3-Drug Combo A Fountain Of Youth? Forbes Is rejuvenation of the thymus a key to restoring youth? Maybe it is. A very surprising result appeared last week in a journal called Aging Cell. A team of scientists published the first results of a study that showed, in a small group of older men, that some signs of ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Most Americans in the Dark About Cancer-Causing HPV, Survey Finds HealthDay MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Among Americans aged 18 to 26, two-thirds of men and one-third of women still do not know that the human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer, a new survey finds. The survey findings ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Woman battling rare 'suicide disease' has leg amputated in hopes of finding relief from chronic pain condition Fox News A 22-year-old United Kingdom woman whose leg was injured during a kayaking accident recently made the decision to have her limb amputated after suffering from a rare chronic pain condition for years. Helena Stone, 22, of north London, was involved in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Even Dolphins Are Threatened by Antibiotic-Resistant 'Superbugs' U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have found one more way Flipper is a lot like people: The sharp rise in antibiotic resistance affecting humans is also happening to dolphins. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Even Dolphins Are Threatened by Antibiotic-Resistant 'Superbugs' HealthDay MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have found one more way Flipper is a lot like people: The sharp rise in antibiotic resistance affecting humans is also happening to dolphins. The discovery stems from a 13-year study of bottlenose ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress By exploiting a feature of the immune system, researchers open the door for stem cell transplants to repair the brain Medical Xpress In experiments in mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have developed a way to successfully transplant certain protective brain cells without the need for lifelong anti-rejection drugs. A report on the research, published Sept. 16 in the journal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org Antibiotic resistance surges in dolphins, mirroring humans Phys.Org Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest public health challenges in the world today since many common bacterial infections are developing resistance to the drugs once used to treat them, and new antibiotics aren't being developed fast enough to combat ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters US records no new measles cases for first week since outbreak began Reuters (Reuters) - Health officials recorded no new cases of measles in the United States last week, marking the first week without new cases of the disease since the start of an outbreak largely linked to parents who declined to vaccinate their children. The U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Kids Often Prescribed Drugs 'Off-Label,' Raising Concerns HealthDay MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- When a child gets sick, doctors are increasingly relying on what's known as "off-label" use of medications, a new study says. Off-label use of a drug means that it hasn't been specifically studied and approved for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Two samples of West Nile in Coconino County came from different sources Medical Xpress After sequencing more than 400 different genomes of the West Nile Virus, an NAU scientist discovered the two reports of West Nile Virus in Coconino County came from two different places. One migrated north from the Phoenix area. The other is a bit more of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Is vigorous exercise safe during the third trimester of pregnancy? Medical Xpress Expectant mothers receive an avalanche of information about potential risks to their baby. There's a growing list of foods, toxins and environmental threats to avoid. It's normal for this to lead to an increased level of anxiety. As a result, some women believe it's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Most American adults do not know that HPV causes oral, anal, and penile cancers Medical Xpress More than 70% of U.S. adults are unaware that human papillomavirus (HPV) causes anal, penile, and oral cancers, according to an analysis led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Having migraines raises the risk of dementia, study finds New York Daily News As if migraines didn't already cause enough suffering, a new study has found that people who experience the debilitating headaches are at much higher risk for Alzheimer's disease. The study from two Canadian universities the Universities of Waterloo and ... Flag as irrelevant
	MLive.com Michigan vaccine waivers up slightly; private schools average twice the rate of public schools MLive.com In this photo taken Wednesday, May 15, 2019, a dose of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is displayed at the Neighborcare Health clinics at Vashon Island High School in Vashon Island, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson). By Julie Mack ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Flavoring ingredient exceeds safety levels in e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco: study Medical Xpress A potential carcinogen that has been banned as a food additive is present in concerningly high levels in electronic cigarette liquids and smokeless tobacco products, according to a new study from Duke Health. The chemical—called pulegone (pronounced ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Market-News 24 Ovarian cancer can be a silent killer Medical Xpress September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian cancer is a group of diseases that originates in the ovaries or in the related areas of the fallopian tubes and the peritoneum. This disease is sometimes known as a "silent killer" because many ... Flag as irrelevant
	Heavy.com What is Frontotemporal Dementia? Heavy.com Frontotemporal dementia, or frontotemporal lobar degeneration, is an umbrella term for a wide-ranging group of disorders that affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. These disorders are uncommon, and often cause changes in personality, behavior ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Sudan says cholera outbreak kills 7, dozens infected Washington Post CAIRO — Sudan's Health Ministry says at least seven people have died from a cholera outbreak over the past three weeks in a southeastern province. It says dozens have been infected in the outbreak in the Blu Nile province. No cases have been reported in ... Flag as irrelevant
	OregonLive.com 1 in 16 women in US forced or coerced into first sexual experience, new study finds OregonLive.com One in 16 American women said their first sex was not consensual and has caused lasting damage to their quality of life, according to a study published Monday in the Internal Medicine publication of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today New Zealand measles: More than 100 infants hospitalized, Auckland cases top 1000 Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. In a follow-up on the measles outbreak in New Zealand, health officials reported an additional 165 confirmed measles cases last week, bringing the total to 1275 for the year to date with 441 (34.6%) hospitalizations. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Vaping likely has dangers that could take years for scientists to even know about Chicago Tribune (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Ilona Jaspers, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (THE CONVERSATION) The rise in cases of otherwise healthy young adults who ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hartford Courant Roll up your sleeve: Vaccines for people over 50 Hartford Courant One of the most important things you can do for your health is to roll up your sleeve and get your annual flu vaccine. Especially if you are over 50. "Everyone that's able should get their flu shot, first and foremost," said Dr. John Williams, a physician with ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hippocratic Post Alzheimer's disease risk gene APOE4 impairs function of brain immune cells Medical Xpress A study carried out with a new human stem cell-derived model reveals that the most prevalent genetic risk factor of Alzheimer's disease (AD), apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4), impairs the function of human brain immune cells, microglia. These findings pave the ... Flag as irrelevant
	myfox8.com Another person has died of a rare mosquito-borne illness in the US myfox8.com At least three people have died in the United States after contracting the fatal mosquito-borne illness Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) this year. The Rhode Island Department of Health announced the death of an adult in their 50s from West Warwick on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bellingham Herald This is how the state's new vaccine law is affecting more than 1000 Whatcom students Bellingham Herald School districts in Whatcom County contacted the families of more than 1,000 students to remind them their children must have the MMR vaccine to continue to attend school under a new state law. The measure no longer allows parents to exempt their ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox8.com FDA finds low levels of cancer-linked impurity in common heartburn drugs fox8.com The US Food and Drug Administration said Friday it has learned some ranitidine — acid-reducing and heartburn medicines, including those known by the brand name Zantac — contain low levels of an impurity that could cause cancer. The nitrosamine ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Zantac found to contain traces of cancer-causing chemical Fox News U.S. health officials have found low levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical in a popular heartburn drug. On Sept. 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that samples of ranitidine — known by the brand name Zantac — were ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian UK students waiting up to three months for mental health care The Guardian University data shows long delays, raising fears young people's mental welfare will decline in the interim. Denis Campbell Health policy editor. Mon 16 Sep 2019 01.00 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via Email. Shares. 0. 0. The Royal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Gutsy effort to produce comprehensive study of intestinal gases Medical Xpress UNSW Sydney chemical engineers have traced the journey of gases through the gut while further developing a non-invasive, gas-capturing capsule. A source of embarrassment to some, or pure comedy to others, flatulence and the gases of the intestines are ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Vitamin E found to prevent muscle damage after heart attack Medical Xpress Heart attack is a leading cause of death worldwide and new treatment strategies are highly sought-after. Unfortunately lasting damage to the heart muscle is not uncommon following such an event. Published in Redox Biology, the pre-clinical study sheds new ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Childhood behavior linked to taking paracetamol in pregnancy Medical Xpress The research published today in Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology examined whether there were any effects of taking paracetamol in mid-pregnancy and the behaviour of the offspring between the ages of 6 month and 11 years, with memory and IQ ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bend Bulletin FDA panel recommends approving first peanut allergy treatment Bend Bulletin Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted Friday to recommend approval of a first-of-its-kind peanut allergy treatment, which can desensitize children to potentially life-threatening allergies. If the agency follows through and approves the drug, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD FDA to Assess First Peanut Allergy Drug WebMD MONDAY, Sept. 16, 2019 -- A panel of experts at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is set to weigh the pros and cons of what could be the first drug ever approved to prevent peanut allergy. The medicine is called Palforzia, and its capsule contains a ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times 10-Year-Old Girl Battles For Life After She Contracts Brain-Eating Amoeba While Swimming International Business Times During her swimming session over the weekend, a 10-year-old girl contracted a brain-eating amoeba which left her fighting for her life. The girl, identified as Lily Mae Avant was swimming in the Brazos River and Lake Whitney in Bosque Country near Waco ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today First human West Nile virus cases reported in New York City Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. New York City health officials have reported the first human West Nile virus (WNV) cases of the 2019 season. Image/francok35. The four cases were reported from Queens (2), Staten Island and Brooklyn. Two people ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Columbus Dispatch Across the nation, hundreds of thousands of kids are going to school unvaccinated The Columbus Dispatch As measles cases rise, more vaccine exemptions are being demanded by parents concerned about government control or worried about the now-debunked link between immunization and autism. This year's back-to-school season coincides with the worst ... Flag as irrelevant
	Eurweb.com Samuel L Jackson: Actor Supports New Campaign to End Alzheimer's Disease [WATCH] Eurweb.com Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video. More videos on YouTube. Share. Include playlist. An error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Flag as irrelevant
	Independent.ie 'Just 18 months ago, my bloods were fine - now I'm diabetic' - writer Barbara Scully on her shock diagnosis Independent.ie I have been in denial about myself for years, but that denial came to an abrupt end two weeks ago when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I am fat and like most people who are fat, I know I am fat. Perhaps I don't look as fat as I am because I am six-feet tall ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rapid City Journal State slow to vaccinate children against HPV Rapid City Journal South Dakota lags behind the rest of the nation in vaccinating children and youths against the Human Papillomavirus, the most common sexually transmitted disease in America that can cause a range of potentially fatal cancers. HPV can exist without ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times PTSD Can Increase Ovarian Cancer Risk, Study Suggests International Business Times Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD can increase the risk of ovarian cancer, a study suggested. According to the research, women with higher level of stress hormones in the body are likely to be at increased risk of this chronic illness than those who don't ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Is Napping Good or Bad for Your Health? Healthline In a recent study, researchers say napping two or three times a week might be good for your heart health. Experts say daily napping may be a sign of inadequate nighttime sleep or an underlying health problem. One expert says naps should be shorter than 30 ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report US Health Officials Say No New Measles Cases Last Week U.S. News & World Report (Reuters) - There were no new cases of measles recorded in the United States last week, federal health officials said on Monday, a sign that the worst outbreak to hit the country since 1992 may be slowing down. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Antibiotic Resistance Is Surging Among Bottlenose Dolphins Forbes Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have existed since well before the advent of antibiotics in modern human healthcare. However, our widespread use of antibiotics to treat human disease since the 1940s has undoubtedly exacerbated rates of resistance. Like an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk The greatest threat was in the lab, says the scientist who discovered Ebola Telegraph.co.uk It is now more than four decades since Professor Peter Piot sped from a clinical lab in the bustling Belgian city of Antwerp to a remote rainforest in the heart of Africa to investigate a mysterious epidemic. Three weeks earlier the microbiology lab where the then ... Flag as irrelevant
	KXAN.com Study: Owning a pet, especially a dog, is good for your heart health KXAN.com Austin (KXAN) — New research from the Mayo Clinic indicates that owning a pet, particularly a dog, can leave humans with healthier hearts. The study looked at the link between owning a pet, heart disease risk factors and heart health. These findings came ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation UK Taking paracetamol during pregnancy may affect the child's behaviour in early years The Conversation UK In the early 1960s, thousands of babies were born with malformed limbs as a result of their mother taking thalidomide – a drug used to treat morning sickness. The tragedy rocked the medical establishment and made doctors wonder what other drugs might ... Flag as irrelevant

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