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	health Daily update ⋅ September 22, 2019
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	Arab News World Health Organization: Tanzania not sharing information on Ebola Reuters DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - Tanzania is refusing to provide detailed information on suspected Ebola cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, a rare public rebuke as the region struggles to contain an outbreak already declared a global health ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Ebola virus: Tanzania failing to provide details, WHO says BBC News The World Health Organization (WHO) has rebuked Tanzania for failing to provide information about possible Ebola virus infections. The WHO said it had learned of one suspected fatal case in Dar es Salaam and two others but, despite repeated requests, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com A 'cure' for autism? Not so fast. NBCNews.com When Lizzie Acevedo's fraternal twin sons, now 15, were newly diagnosed with autism, she was hopeful about diets and vitamin injections that were being touted as miracle treatments or even cures. Omar (left) and Jorge Ramirez.Courtesy Lizzie Acevado. Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Times World Health Organisation: Tanzania not sharing information on Ebola Reuters DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - Tanzania is refusing to provide detailed information on suspected Ebola cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a rare public rebuke as the region struggles with an outbreak already declared a global health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Times UPDATE 3-World Health Organisation: Tanzania not sharing information on Ebola Reuters (Adds details, background). DAR ES SALAAM, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Tanzania is refusing to provide detailed information on suspected Ebola cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a rare public rebuke as the region struggles with an outbreak ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Connecticut reports its first death from Eastern equine encephalitis in years as the outbreak grows CNN (CNN) A Connecticut resident infected with Eastern equine encephalitis has died in the state's first fatality from the disease since 2013, health officials said. Eastern equine encephalitis is a rare but potentially fatal illness caused by mosquito bites. Several ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Crikey! Australia Flu Season Was Bad — What Does That Mean for the US? Healthline Australia has gone through one of its worst flu seasons in recent years. Health officials in the United States are bracing for a tough flu season here because of what happened in the Southern Hemisphere. Officials are urging everyone to get a flu shot by the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post WHO accuses Tanzania of withholding information about suspected Ebola cases Washington Post NAIROBI — The World Health Organization accused Tanzanian authorities of withholding information about multiple suspected Ebola cases in that country this month, potentially hampering the containment of the deadly virus. The U.N. agency's statement ... Flag as irrelevant
	Valley News Out & About: Don't be immune to flu warnings; find Upper Valley flu clinics Valley News As the colder weather approaches, so does flu season. Each year, health care organizations hold public flu clinics throughout the Upper Valley to help residents of all ages get vaccinated. "We were very happy with our flu clinics last year and how many ... Flag as irrelevant
	Voice of America Combination Pill Tested in US for Better Health Results Voice of America No media source currently available. 0:00 0:05:46 0:00. Direct link. 128 kbps | MP3 · 64 kbps | MP3. Pop-out player. A low-cost, daily pill that combines four drugs has been tested for the first time in the United States to reduce the danger of brain or heart ... Flag as irrelevant
	WBAL Baltimore Some have started stockpiling vapes as call for federal ban looms WBAL Baltimore The great "vapocalypse" has begun, and the horsemen leading the charge are from New York and Michigan. The news that both states have banned the sale of most flavored e-liquids set off alarms in the vaping community and led to some vaping enthusiasts ... Flag as irrelevant
	SFGate Looking back at a 1918 parade that helped spread a deadly flu, leaving nearly 13000 dead SFGate "Spit Spreads Death". Performance art parade. www.spitspreadsdeath.com. - - -. On Sept. 28, 1918, hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Philadelphia to watch a patriotic spectacle. But the Liberty Loan Parade, which was to promote government ... Flag as irrelevant
	SILive.com This year's flu virus: What you need to know about upcoming unpredictable season SILive.com A yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older is an important step in protecting against the illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Thinkstock). Comment. By Cassy Sommer | csommer@siadvance.com. STATEN ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTLA OC Officials Report Finding Another Bat With Rabies, This Time Inside Bike Shop in Orange KTLA A bat found inside a bike rental shop at Irvine Park in Orange this week has tested positive for rabies, officials said Saturday. It's the second bat carrying the deadly disease reported in Orange County within a week. The O.C. Health Care Agency previously ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Another bat with rabies found in OC, this time in Orange OCRegister SANTA ANA — A bat found inside a bike rental shop in Orange last week tested positive for rabies, officials said Saturday. It was the second such finding in the past two weeks. The latest discovery was made on around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the shop at ... Flag as irrelevant
	The San Diego Union-Tribune Walk to End Alzheimer's offers hope for those with disease and their caregivers The San Diego Union-Tribune Alzheimer's and dementia affect thousands in San Diego and Imperial counties, but no cure has been discovered. By Celina Tebor. Sep. 21, 2019. 3:13 PM. Facebook · Twitter; Show more sharing options. Share Close extra sharing options. Facebook · Twitter ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTAE Pittsburgh Deadly mosquito-borne virus that causes brain swelling detected in 3 Pennsylvania counties WTAE Pittsburgh The deadly mosquito-transmitted viral infection Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) has been confirmed in three Pennsylvania counties. The Pennsylvania Departments of Agriculture and Health warned Pennsylvanians to take precautionary measures against ... Flag as irrelevant
	Peoria Journal Star Alzheimer's and dementia research is happening in Peoria Peoria Journal Star PEORIA — Alzheimer's and dementia research has gotten a big funding boost in the last few years, and some of that money has come to Peoria. Since 2015, Dr. Ken-ichiro Fukuchi's research at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria has been ... Flag as irrelevant
	OregonLive.com More high-blood pressure medication recalled over carcinogen concerns OregonLive.com Recalls continue of blood pressure medications due to the present of an unacceptable level of an acid considered to contribute to cancer risk at certain levels of long-term exposure. Comment. By Travis Kellar | tkellar@pennlive.com. Torrent Pharmaceuticals ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pocono Record Eastern equine encephalitis confirmed in Pa. Pocono Record The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Health on Saturday warned Pennsylvanians to take precautionary measures against mosquito bites for themselves and their animals — specifically horses — as the rare mosquito-transmitted viral infection ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFSB East Lyme church honors first EEE victim in Connecticut WFSB EAST LYME, CT (WFSB) – An East Lyme church community is remembering a member who passed away from the first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis with a vigil on Saturday. Reverend Brian Maxwell, the Parochial Vicar of Saint Matthias of East Lyme ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox5sandiego.com Another rabid bat found in SoCal fox5sandiego.com SANTA ANA, Calif. — A bat found inside a bike rental shop in Orange last week tested positive for rabies, officials said Saturday. It was the second such finding in the last two weeks. The latest discovery was made at the shop, at Irvine Regional Park at 1 Irvine ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Philippines Philippines: Polio back after 19 years of being declared 'polio-free' Gulf News Manila: Nineteen (19) years after it was declared polio-free, the Philippines is once again facing the crippling — at times fatal — disease. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III announced that one confirmed polio case signaled an "epidemic" in a once ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox8.com FDA: More high blood pressure medications recalled due to cancer risk fox8.com Another drug has been added to a recall for medication used to treat high blood pressure. Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited is recalling several batches of Losartan Potassium tablets, the FDA announced Thursday. Losartan is reportedly used to treat ... Flag as irrelevant
	FirstCoastNews.com WTLV-WJXX Medical experts advise families to get the flu shot early this year FirstCoastNews.com WTLV-WJXX JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Doctors are urging families to get their flu shots early this year as there have already been cases popping up around the Southeast. Before those cases start to spread, doctors urge people to follow through with the flu vaccine annually. Flag as irrelevant
	WWMT-TV Hunters question if whitetail deer safe to eat with EEE outbreak WWMT-TV KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus or Triple E has claimed the lives of three people in West Michigan, as of Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. Deer hunters took to the fields in hopes to harvest a deer. White-tail deer are susceptible to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Anorexia: why embarrassment still stops so many men from getting help The Guardian The testimony of celebrities has helped raise awareness of eating disorders in males. But 90% still suffer in silence. Sarah Hughes. Sun 22 Sep 2019 04.39 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share via Email. Shares. 0. 0. Christopher Eccleston has ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTHITV.com Eighth death linked to vaping as illnesses surge around the United States WTHITV.com Missouri health officials announced on Thursday the vaping-related death of a man in his mid-40s. This is the United States' eighth death linked to severe lu... Posted: Sep 21, 2019 7:17 AM. Posted By: CNN. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to Facebook ... Flag as irrelevant
	INQUIRER.net Polio blame game: PAO chief lashes back at 'trolls' INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Chief Public Attorney Persida Acosta is bristling at repeatedly being blamed for the reemergence of infectious diseases in the country and her voice can almost be heard in social media. "Trolls are out using [the Department of Health's] ... Flag as irrelevant
	Q13 FOX Healthy Living: Growing concerns over vaping-related illnesses Q13 FOX SEATTLE, Wash.,-- The number of kids vaping nicotine has doubled in the past two years. According to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the rate of e-cigarette use among eighth, 10th and 12th graders continued to climb in 2019. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC4 WCMH-TV FDA: More high blood pressure medications recalled due to cancer risk NBC4 WCMH-TV TAMPA (WJW) – Another drug has been added to a recall for medication used to treat high blood pressure. Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited is recalling several batches of Losartan Potassium tablets, the FDA announced Thursday. Losartan is reportedly used ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sacramento Bee Ohio County Urges People to Top Using Vaping Products U.S. News & World Report COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The county that includes Columbus is urging residents to immediately stop using e-cigarette and vaping products as authorities investigate an outbreak of lung injuries associated with their use. Franklin County Public Health officials ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Zealand Herald Scientist are shocked to find common antidepressant sertraline 'barely treats depression' New Zealand Herald A study has revealed that UK's most commonly-prescribed antidepressant "barely works". Scientists from University College London said they were "shocked" with the discovery, according to The Sun. The study, which is the biggest of its kind, is one of the first ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gulf News Walking patterns could identify dementia types: Study Gulf News London: Researchers have found that walking may be a key clinical tool in helping doctors accurately identify the specific type of dementia a patient has. Published in the Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, the research have ... Flag as irrelevant
	GMA News Parents re-vaccinate kids against polio as disease returns to PHL GMA News Some parents are bringing their children in to health centers for another dose of the polio vaccine after it was announced that the disease has reappeared in the Philippines after 19 years. According to a report by Athena Imperial on 24 Oras on Sunday, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bangor Daily News Rhode Island senators seek more funds to combat virus Chicago Tribune Rhode Island's two U.S. senators are urging the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide the state with additional federal assistance to help contain and combat a deadly mosquito-borne illness. Democratic Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon ... Flag as irrelevant
	TODAYonline Why aren't there better cancer drugs? Scientists may have picked the wrong targets TODAYonline NEW YORK — Twenty years ago, the fight against cancer seemed as if it were about to take a dramatic turn. Traditionally, cancer doctors fought the disease with crude weapons, often simply poisoning fast-growing cells whether they were cancerous or ... Flag as irrelevant
	KOKH FOX25 US vaping illnesses top 500, Missouri man is 8th death KOKH FOX25 NEW YORK (AP) — More than 500 people have been diagnosed with vaping-related breathing illnesses, but the cause remains unknown, U.S. health officials said Thursday. An eighth death was also reported. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration ... Flag as irrelevant
	TODAYonline What should young children drink? Mostly milk and water, scientists say TODAYonline NEW YORK — A panel of scientists issued new nutritional guidelines for children on Wednesday (Sept 18), describing in detail what they should be allowed to drink in the first years of life. The recommendations, among the most comprehensive and restrictive ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ahram Online Baby gut study finds bacteria different after C-section births Ahram Online A huge study of babies' stool samples has found key differences between infants born vaginally and via Caesarean section, offering clues about the development of the human immune system. Vaginally born babies got most of their gut bacteria from their ... Flag as irrelevant
	The San Diego Union-Tribune Walk to End Alzheimer's Oct. 5 Newnan Times-Herald The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheatre in Peachtree City. On-site registration for the event will begin at 8 a.m., the ceremony will be at 9 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9:30 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Walking patterns could identify dementia types Hindustan Times Researchers have found that walking may be a key clinical tool in helping doctors accurately identify the specific type of dementia a patient has. Published in the Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, the research have shown ... Flag as irrelevant
	Independent.ie Dr Ciara Kelly: 'This vaccine saves lives, please protect your child' Independent.ie My 13-year-old son went off last Friday with a sports shirt on under his school jumper. I'm currently wrangling with my fourth Medical Council complaint from someone I have never met, or treated, and RTE showed a beautiful documentary last week called ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Health Blood pressure: The second number matters, too Harvard Health Although people tend to focus more on the first number in a blood pressure reading, the second number is also important for predicting heart disease risk. That's according to a study based on 36 million blood pressure readings from more than 1.3 million ... Flag as irrelevant
	ReliefWeb In Cambodia, It's a Bad Year for Dengue Fever ReliefWeb Amir Khasru of the VOA Bangla Service contributed to this report. KRAYEA COMMUNE, KAMPONG THOM PROVINCE, CAMBODIA — The babies are crying, coughing as they vomit. Each parent holds one of the 8-month-old twins. Their daughters tested ... Flag as irrelevant
	Headlinez Pro Dr Ciara Kelly: 'This vaccine saves lives, please protect your child' Headlinez Pro Diminutive one amount three went off rather fortunately in his Aertex as he used to be about to fetch the HPV vaccine into his better arm – which I'm very elated about. Or now no longer it's free, which is vast, and I will stump up the cash and pay for it for son #1 ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 'Dengue Virus is Becoming Resistant to Vaccines and Treatment' News18 Houston: The mosquito-borne deadly dengue virus that infects about 400 million people globally every year -- especially in the tropic and sub-tropic regions of the world -- is undergoing changes that are helping it evade vaccines and therapeutics, according ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca How dangerous is vaping? What we know about its health risks Globalnews.ca A London, Ont., youth was recently put on life support in the first known case of a vaping-related illness in Canada. Story continues below. In the U.S., at least eight people have died from a mysterious respiratory illness related to vaping, according to data from ... Flag as irrelevant
	STAT World Health Organisation says Tanzania not sharing information on Ebola National Post DAR ES SALAAM — Tanzania has declined to provide detailed information on suspected Ebola cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, posing a challenge in efforts to fight the outbreak. Despite several requests "to date, clinical data, results of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sierra Leone Times In Cambodia, It's aBad Year for Dengue Fever Sierra Leone Times Amir Khasru of the VOA Bangla Service contributed to this report. KRAYEA COMMUNE, KAMPONG THOM PROVINCE, CAMBODIA - The babies are crying, coughing as they vomit. Each parent holds one of the 8-month-old twins. Their daughters tested ... Flag as irrelevant

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