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	health Daily update ⋅ September 2, 2019
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	NPR Millennial And Gen-X Travelers: Need Another Measles Shot? NPR Destination: Bulgaria. It's a small country in Eastern Europe, often overlooked by American tourists. But my husband's father grew up in Bulgaria, so it's long been on our travel list. It's also on the list of countries with recent measles outbreaks. Bulgaria has had ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape THEMIS: A Role for Ticagrelor in Diabetic Patients With Prior PCI? Medscape PARIS — For patients with type 2 diabetes and stable coronary artery disease, the benefits of adding ticagrelor (Brilinta/Brilique, AstraZeneca) to aspirin in terms of reduced ischemic events did not outweigh the bleeding risk in the THEMIS trial. However, there ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape DAPA HF: Dapagliflozin Offers New HF Therapy, Even Sans Diabetes Medscape PARIS — The diabetes drug dapagliflozin (Farxiga, AstraZeneca) provides substantial benefits among patients with chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) — even in those without diabetes, according to the DAPA HF trial. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape GPs Urged to Review HRT Treatment After New Cancer Evidence Medscape GPs were urged to review the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with female patients following new evidence suggesting that the risks of breast cancer from treatment persist for longer than previously thought. A meta-analysis of participant data in ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Weight-Loss Surgery May Reduce Heart Risks in People With Type 2 Diabetes The New York Times Every year, hundreds of thousands of obese Americans undergo weight-loss surgery in a last-ditch effort to shed pounds and control their Type 2 diabetes. Now a new study suggests that bariatric surgery may also have other significant health benefits, cutting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Global Guidelines: Try Testosterone for Older Women's Sex Drive Medscape The first broad consensus on the role of testosterone treatment for women is available in a new global position statement from multiple international medical societies. Existing evidence clearly shows that testosterone is beneficial in the treatment of sexual ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Australia has an acetaminophen poisoning problem Medical Xpress Most of us take paracetamol (acetaminophen) every now and again to reduce pain or fever. As far as medications go, it's one we're unlikely to associate with harm. But in a study published today in the Medical Journal of Australia, my colleagues and I reveal a ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report For Men, Living Alone May Mean Poorer Control of Blood-Thinning Meds U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Sept. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are on the blood-thinning drug warfarin have more difficulty taking the medication if they live alone, but the same is not true for women, a new study ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today THEMIS: Ticagrelor-aspirin DAPT may benefit selected patients with diabetes, stable CAD Healio PARIS — Ticagrelor added to low-dose aspirin reduced the incidence of ischemic events in patients with stable CAD and diabetes without a history of MI or stroke, but increased major bleeding compared with aspirin alone, according to results of the THEMIS ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Preventative artery repair provides major benefit after serious heart attack Medical Xpress A major international study has shown that opening all clogged arteries with stents after a serious heart attack is much better than opening only the single clogged artery that caused the heart attack. About half of all heart attack victims are found to have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress A life of low cholesterol and BP slashes heart and circulatory disease risk by 80 percent Medical Xpress Modest and sustained decreases in blood pressure and cholesterol levels reduces the lifetime risk of developing fatal heart and circulatory diseases, such as heart attack and stroke, according to research part-funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com Utah Teen Will 'Never Touch a Vape Again' After Nearly Dying of Severe Lung Illness PEOPLE.com A Utah teen said she will 'never touch a vape again' after she nearly died of a severe lung illness that her doctors say is tied to her frequent vaping. Maddie Nelson, 18, said she would vape with several types of e-cigarettes every day for three years, much like ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Call for HPV jab to be offered to older boys BBC News The Teenage Cancer Trust wants the HPV vaccine programme to be extended to older boys and young men. Strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) are linked to the majority of cervical cancer cases as well as oral, throat and anal cancers. Teenage girls ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News CDC warns against vaping after mysterious spike in lung illnesses Fox News Public health officials are warning against using e-cigarettes and other vaping products after a surge in mysterious respiratory illnesses that have been linked back to vaping. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an advisory that ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Cancer patients in England 'diagnosed too late' due to staff shortages The Guardian Cancer Research UK estimates 115,000 people diagnosed at stage 3 or 4, hampered by chronic lack of skilled diagnostic staff. Sarah Boseley Health editor. Sun 1 Sep 2019 19.01 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via Email. Shares. 0. 0. Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Food As Medicine: Perspectives On Tackling Childhood Obesity. Forbes Good food is vital to overall well being. As such, innovating food for sole purpose of driving positive change in our communities is equally important. Childhood obesity has been described as " one of the most serious health challenges of the 21st century"- ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Pharmacies to offer heart checkups in new NHS England scheme The Guardian Heart checkups are to be offered at high street pharmacies under new plans from NHS England, as part of a programme which seeks to prevent tens of thousands of heart attacks and strokes over the next decade. General practices will also join the fight ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Coalition issues international consensus on testosterone treatment for women Medical Xpress The Endocrine Society and 10 other internationally esteemed medical societies have today issued the first Global Position Statement on the use of testosterone in the treatment of women. The statement was published in four leading international medical ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Four cases of Legionnaires' disease confirmed at Batavia retirement facility Chicago Tribune The Kane County Health Department is investigating a Legionnaires' disease outbreak at a retirement facility in Batavia. Four cases were confirmed Thursday at Covenant Living at the Holmstad retirement community, county health officials announced in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2019–2020 AAP News This statement updates the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics for the routine use of influenza vaccines and antiviral medications in the prevention and treatment of influenza in children during the 2019–2020 season. The American ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Barry Legionnaires' disease cluster identified as public warned BBC News People have been asked to flush taps, drain unused garden hoses and put commercial screen wash in cars to stop the spread of Legionnaires' disease. The warning from Public Health Wales comes as a cluster of 11 cases has been identified in the Vale of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Regina Leader-Post UPDATE 1-US records 19 new cases of measles as of last week Reuters (Adds background). Sept 2 (Reuters) - The United States recorded 19 new measles cases last week, taking the total cases for the year to 1,234 across 31 states in the worst outbreak since 1992, federal health officials said on Monday. More than 75% of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Cancer charity fears for boys and men who miss out on HPV vaccination The Guardian A "missing generation" of more than a million boys and young men will miss out on vaccinations that could protect them against several forms of cancer, a charity is warning. The Teenage Cancer Trust wants boys aged 13 to 24 to be offered the HPV (human ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Why don't doctors trust women? Because they don't know much about us The Guardian The medical community have known for a century that women are living in constant pain. They've done nothing about it. Contact author. @gabriellecj. Sun 1 Sep 2019 14.00 EDT Last modified on Sun 1 Sep 2019 14.01 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on ... Flag as irrelevant
	mySanAntonio.com Mysterious Vaping Illnesses Have Industy On Edge mySanAntonio.com All is not well in vapeland. Over the weekend, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) released a health alert with the headline: "Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Using E-Cigarette Products." The warning came on the heels of reports that at least 215 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today CDC: 900 mumps cases reported in ICE facilities in past year Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. From September 2018 through August 2019, a total of 898 confirmed and probable mumps cases in adult migrants detained in 57 facilities (18% of 315 U.S. facilities that house ICE detainees) were reported in 19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Illicit 'Pot' Oil Culprit in Vaping Disease? MedPage Today The parents of Texas teen Tryson Zohfeld had no idea their son was using vaping products when he became desperately ill with an unexplained, rapidly progressing respiratory disease earlier this summer. The 17-year-old presented at Fort Worth's Cook ... Flag as irrelevant
	BT.com DAPA-HF: Dapagliflozin offers new approach to treatment of HFrEF Healio PARIS — Treatment with the SGLT2 inhibitor dapagliflozin reduced risk for worsening HF and CV death when added to standard therapy in patients with HF with reduced ejection fraction, regardless of diabetes status, according to results of the DAPA-HF trial. Flag as irrelevant
	Independent.ie The cycle of shame: Why it's time to break the period taboo Independent.ie Forget coy whispers about 'Aunt Flo' being in town, cryptic references to 'TOM'. The (crimson) tide is finally turning and we're ready to talk frankly about periods. Given the fact that billions of women around the world have them, you'd think that menstruation ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Indian Express Updated AAP flu policy offers more options this year AAP News AAP prevention and treatment recommendations for the 2019-'20 influenza season include seven main updates and continue to urge annual vaccination for everyone 6 months and older. The policy statement Recommendations for Prevention and Control of ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX 11 Los Angeles Illinois patient dies of respiratory illness after vaping; may be first in US FOX 11 Los Angeles CHICAGO - Health officials said Friday that an Illinois patient who contracted a serious lung disease after vaping has died and that they consider it the first death in the United States linked to the smoking alternative that has become popular with teens and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bustle How To Get A Better Sleep Routine In 3 Days Bustle Sleep can be amazing — particularly if you've been pulling all-nighters lately — but if you're experiencing some problems with getting shut-eye lately, you may need to get a better sleep routine. There are many potential reasons that your sleep may be ... Flag as irrelevant
	INFORUM More North Dakota teens getting HPV vaccine, but health officials say even more should have cancer-preventing shot INFORUM FARGO — A larger portion of North Dakota teens are getting their first dose of a cancer-preventing shot, but health officials want the number of people who are up to date on the vaccination to rise, health experts said. Nearly 77% of North Dakota's teenagers ... Flag as irrelevant
	Moms.com There's no evidence caesarean sections cause autism or ADHD The Sydney Morning Herald A new study that combines data from over 20 million births has found that a caesarean section delivery is associated with autism spectrum disorder (autism) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, the study does not indicate that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Stuff.co.nz Why we need to talk about measles and take action - now Stuff.co.nz OPINION: There is no disputing the fact – we are in the middle of a measles crisis. I don't imagine there is anyone reading this who isn't aware of that. More than 900 cases in New Zealand so far in 2019 – the biggest number in 22 years – and more than 250 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Independent.ie 'I was born with two heart defects - and now I need a transplant' Independent.ie Every year up to 600 babies in Ireland are born with a congenital heart defect. The condition can be genetic or due to a viral infection during pregnancy, but quite often it isn't clear why it occurs. This was the case for Nicole Slattery, who was born with not one ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Zealand Herald Measles outbreak: Number of cases rise to 804 in Auckland New Zealand Herald Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) spokesman William Ranger said there had been 804 confirmed cases in Auckland. He said the age of people mostly affected were children and those aged between 20 and 29 years old. Ranger said they ... Flag as irrelevant
	WVTM13 Person confirmed with West Nile Virus in Alabama WVTM13 So far in 2019, Alabama health officials confirm one person has been infected with the West Nile Virus, along with two horses. The Alabama Department of Public Health issued a news release which reminds everyone the importance of protection against ... Flag as irrelevant
	Metro Baby's patch of eczema turns out to be rare childhood cancer Metro When Emma Royle spotted a rash on her three-month-old baby son, she knew he'd caught chicken pox from his big sister Nora. A few days later, the spots disappeared but the rash remained and she took him to the GP. She was told it was just eczema – a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Turn to 10 MSPCA to operate EEE vaccination site for horses Turn to 10 An emergency vaccination clinic for horses is set to open as more cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) turn up in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals is setting up the clinic at Nevins Farm in Methuen, with ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Times Reducing blood pressure could cut heart attack risk by 80 per cent The Times Lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol levels by a modest amount could cut your risk of heart attack or stroke by 80 per cent, a major study has found. Reducing these risk factors also cuts the chance of suffering a fatal attack by two thirds, according to ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Health warnings on individual cigarettes could lower smoking rates News-Medical.net A new study from the University of Stirling's Institute of Social Marketing has found that simply adding the warning "Smoking kills" on each cigarette rather than just on the outer package has the potential to reduce the number of people who smoke significantly. Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mail Man, 50, is diagnosed with a syphilis infection in his BRAIN after going to hospital unable to walk or talk properly Daily Mail A 50-year-old man was diagnosed with a syphilis infection in his brain after going to hospital unable to walk or talk properly. Advertisement. The life-threatening condition, known as neurosyphilis, can occur when the sexually-transmitted illness syphilis is left ... Flag as irrelevant
	Business Day How to naturally boost your testosterone levels (and why you should try) Business Day Think testosterone and you typically think of the male sex drive. However, the hormone is actually found in both men and women and its purpose extends far beyond sex drive and fertility. "Testosterone regulates sex drive, bone mass, fat distribution, muscle ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Zealand Herald Measles outbreak: Auckland mum's fears for baby who can't be vaccinated New Zealand Herald An Auckland mother reveals the impact of the measles outbreak on her new family. Most parents with newborn babies spend their days enduring constant, all consuming worry: Is my baby eating enough? Sleeping enough? Are they warm enough? Happy ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX Carolina Mosquitoes carrying virus that can cause brain inflammation and even death found in New Jersey FOX Carolina If you needed a reason to stay inside for the rest of summer, here it is: killer mosquitoes. A sample of mosquitoes from Washington Township, New Jersey, tested positive for West Nile Virus and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), according to local officials. Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News One million teenage boys to miss out on 'life-saving' vaccine, charity warns ITV News More than a million teenage boys will miss out on potentially life-saving vaccinations, a charity has warned. The Teenage Cancer Trust is calling for all teenage boys and young men to be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination on the NHS, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Times Diabetes drug can also help patients with heart failure The Times A common diabetes medication can be used to treat patients who have heart failure. Scientists found that dapagliflozin, a drug that helps to control blood sugar levels, can reduce the risk of cardiovascular conditions worsening or causing death by more than ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 This NGO is Using Bacteria-infected Mosquitoes to Curb Spread of Dengue News18 Earlier this year, a team of international researchers warned that dengue, chikungunya, zika, malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases would pose a threat to 49 percent of the world's population. With no specific treatment available, communities across the ... Flag as irrelevant
	SocialNews.XYZ Dengue spreading fast as 1200 cases reported from Peshawar villages Reliefweb Ashfaq Yusufzai. PESHAWAR: Dengue haemorrhagic fever is spreading rapidly as 1,200 cases have been confirmed during the past 25 days from the rural areas in Peshawar district mainly owing to lack of coordinated efforts by line departments to ensure ... Flag as irrelevant

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