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	health Daily update ⋅ September 27, 2019
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	Medscape Exercise Alters Breast Tumor Gene Expression Medscape For the first time, a study has shown that exercise has a direct biological effect on breast tumor gene expression, providing potential insight into previously reported links between exercise and lower mortality risk in breast cancer patients who exercise relative ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Vaping-related lung illnesses soar to 805 cases in 46 states Washington Post Federal officials said Thursday that at least 805 people in 46 states have fallen sick with mysterious vaping-related lung injuries as the growing national outbreak stretches to virtually all of the United States. Twelve deaths have been confirmed in 10 states: ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Radiation Right After Surgery Might Not Help Prostate Cancer Patients U.S. News & World Report By Alan Mozes and E.J. Mundell, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- In the largest investigation of its kind, researchers conclude that subjecting prostate cancer patients to radiation therapy immediately after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Study Raises Questions About Universal Screening for ASD Medscape "Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater," Karen Pierce, PhD, codirector of Autism Center of Excellence, University of California, San Diego, cautioned about a new study that could potentially undermine screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Flag as irrelevant
	CNN The number of Legionnaires' disease cases in an outbreak linked to a North Carolina state fair has risen to 25 CNN (CNN) An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease linked to a state fair this month in North Carolina has grown to 25 confirmed cases, including one death, according to the state division of public health. The source of the outbreak is under investigation but the North ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Only half of Americans plan to get a flu shot this year. Here's why that's a problem CNN (CNN) While 60% of adults think that the flu vaccine is the best preventive measure against flu-related deaths and hospitalizations, only 52% said they planned to get one this season, according to a survey by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News 'Why should I stop working just because I have dementia?' BBC News It's not unusual for people of working age to be diagnosed with dementia. Many are perfectly capable of carrying on for years - but employers often don't realise it. Each time IT consultant Doug Banks goes for a job interview - and he's had two dozen since ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Why being an optimist is good for your heart CNN (CNN) Looking on the bright side could save your life. People who look at life from a positive perspective have a much stronger shot at avoiding death from any type of cardiovascular risk than pessimistic people, according to a new meta-analysis of nearly ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Gum Disease Might Raise Your Blood Pressure U.S. News & World Report By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Here's a compelling reason to keep those dreaded appointments with your dentist: New research suggests that red, tender or bleeding gums could trigger ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Gum Disease Might Raise Your Blood Pressure HealthDay FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Here's a compelling reason to keep those dreaded appointments with your dentist: New research suggests that red, tender or bleeding gums could trigger high blood pressure. In a review of 81 studies that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Prostate Cancer Screens Might Turn to Biomarkers in Semen Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Semen could be considered a liquid biopsy of the organs of male reproductive system—specifically, of the prostate gland. This is convenient. Semen is, potentially, a source of prostate disease-specific molecules, which are of intense interest because they ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline One-Click Birth Control? Study Says Online Rx Is Safe Healthline Nearly 20 million women live in contraceptive "deserts" in the U.S.; But experts point out that women should have more access to hormonal birth control. A new study has found that web- and app-based services that give prescriptions for birth control appear ... Flag as irrelevant
	Asbestos.com Deadliest, Most Common Cancers Get the Least Attention in US Asbestos.com Cancer is one of the top five leading causes of death in the U.S.. The American Cancer Society estimates 1.7 million new cases will be diagnosed and more than 600,000 people will die of the disease in 2019. Americans across the nation are responding to ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post EEE virus: What to know about the deadly mosquito disease New York Post A disease transmitted by mosquitoes is having one of its deadliest years ever. Since January, 29 people have already been struck by EEE, which stands for Eastern Equine Encephalitis. That's an alarmingly high number considering only seven people on ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver Seniors Can Get High-Dose Flu Shot For Increased Protection CBS Denver DENVER (CBS4)– Flu season officially starts Sunday, so now is the time to get your shot. Last year's flu season was one of the longest on record and the year before that was one of the deadliest. flu shot flu season. The flu vaccine (credit: CBS). Flag as irrelevant
	EurekAlert (press release) Anxiety disorders linked to disturbances in the cells' powerhouses EurekAlert (press release) The powerhouse of the cell, the mitochondria, provides energy for cellular functions. But those activities can become disturbed when chronic stress leads to anxiety symptoms in mice and humans. Iiris Hovatta of the University of Helsinki and colleagues report ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Legionnaires Cases in North Carolina Rise to 25 WebMD Sept. 27, 2019 -- The number of cases of Legionnaires' disease tied to the North Carolina Mountain State fair has risen to 25, with one death, according to the state division of public health. The cause of the outbreak is still being investigated, but many of those ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Black and Latino gay men less likely to take HIV prevention pill, mainly because doctors don't recommend it: study New York Daily News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published some sobering data on one of the world's most serious health challenges — HIV/AIDS — and how race and ethnicity can have an effect on prevention. Gay and bisexual men — or men who have ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Vaping lung injuries now surpass 800 cases nationwide, CDC says CNN (CNN) Hundreds more cases of vaping-related lung injuries across the United States have been reported to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vaping an epidemic in US high schools ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit Health Highlights: Sept. 27, 2019 HealthDay Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Cases of Legionnaires' Disease in North Carolina Rise to 25. The number of cases of Legionnaires' disease tied to the North Carolina Mountain State ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Germany reports landmark case of West Nile virus Washington Post BERLIN — Authorities are reporting the first known human case of West Nile virus transmitted by mosquitoes in Germany, a development apparently hastened by climate change. The national disease control and tropical medicine centers said Friday the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo News Childhood smoking exposure tied to irregular heartbeat in adulthood Reuters Children who grow up breathing their parents' secondhand smoke are more likely to develop a heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation than the kids of nonsmokers, a recent study suggests. Based on families in the decades-long Framingham study, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Air pollution linked to increased risk of infant death and reduced lung function in children Medical Xpress Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of death in babies according to a study of nearly eight million live births, to be presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress on Sunday. Although it is known already that air pollution is ... Flag as irrelevant
	WXYZ Health officials: It's time to give flu vaccine another shot WXYZ WASHINGTON (AP) — The flu forecast is cloudy and it's too soon to know if the U.S. is in for a third miserable season in a row, but health officials said Thursday not to delay vaccination. While the vaccine didn't offer much protection the past two years, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com THD Encourages Residents to Take Precautions Against Mosquitos Patch.com Connecticut has reported mosquitoes testing positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in some Connecticut towns. Two Connecticut residents have died from EEE this year. EEE is a rare but serious disease caused by a virus that is transmitted by mosquitoes. Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Mom warns against kissing babies after child hospitalized with scary virus New York Post A mom is urging other adults to keep their kisses to themselves when they see a cute baby. Ariana DiGrigorio shared a picture of her baby AJ, who was recently hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. She blames germ-y adults for worsening AJ's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Stem cells from dozens of child cancer patients lost after freezer malfunction, hospital says Fox News Stem cells harvested from the blood of 56 Los Angeles-area child cancer patients were lost when the hospital freezer where they were stored malfunctioned, administrators said Wednesday. The stem cells were harvested from patients at Children's Hospital ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Too much exercise could lead to bad decisions on what you eat and buy CNN (CNN) It turns out that overworking your brain with either physical or mental exercise may lower your ability to delay self-gratification. And that may set you up for poor choices in your eating habits, self-care and finances. A new study published Thursday in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Test for Autism Fails Major Hurdle: 'We Need to Work a Lot Harder to Develop Screening Tools for Autism' Newsweek The most widely used screening tool for autism is not as accurate as hoped, according to the latest in a string of studies questioning the tests currently used to diagnose the condition. The team at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia network investigated the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes The Link Between Air Pollution And Mental Health Disorders Is Getting Stronger Forbes A growing number of studies are pointing to a link between exposure to air pollution and mental health disorders across age groups. Research to-date has mainly focused on air pollution affects among adults, and now a new set of studies conducted by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress First large-scale study of universal screening for autism raises questions about accuracy Medical Xpress In the first large, real-world study of universal screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in toddlers, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that the most widely used and researched screening tool is less accurate than ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Long-term hormone Tx increases mortality risk for men with low PSA after prostate surgery Medical Xpress A secondary analysis of a recent clinical trial that changed the standard of care for men with recurring prostate cancer finds long-term hormone therapy does more harm than good for many men and calls for rethinking treatment guidelines based on a patient's ... Flag as irrelevant
	WMTV Researchers find genetic link in rare reaction to pet germ WMTV WEST BEND, Wis. (AP) — It's hard to regard Ellie as a menace. When Greg Manteufel is frustrated or feeling down, she sits by him. At night, she sleeps under his covers. At dinner, she's there next to him, knowing he'll throw something her way. She belies the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com 'Red streak' on woman's thumb turns out to be rare flesh-eating bacteria Today.com A Tennessee woman who had the rare, often fatal "flesh-eating disease" is speaking out about how easily it can be spread. The disease, necrotizing fasciitis, can be contracted through any open wound. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Study Finds People Living Near Green Spaces Less Prone to Factors Associated With Obesity, Heart Disease Newsweek A study has found that middle-aged and older adults who live in greener neighborhoods have a decreased risk of developing metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions that includes obesity, hypertension and high blood sugar. The study, published in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Enumclaw Courier-Herald Fentanyl-spiked drugs cause increase in King County overdose deaths Seattle Times Pills and drugs in powder form laced with fentanyl are driving a spike in overall overdose deaths across King County, according to Public Health – Seattle & King County. Ongoing tracking of overdose deaths by Public Health shows that, between mid-June ... Flag as irrelevant
	WOODTV.com EEE found in Kent Co. deer; GRPS moves games WOODTV.com GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Grand Rapids Public Schools is canceling and moving games after the first confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Kent County this year. The Kent County Health Department says a deer was sickened by the rare ... Flag as irrelevant
	MetroWest Daily News Climate change clears path for new mosquito in Massachusetts. It can carry Zika, dengue and other tropical diseases. MetroWest Daily News In the midst of the EEE crisis, a new mosquito is quietly making a home in the southeast part of the state. The Asian tiger mosquito can spread tropical diseases like Zika and dengue fever, and scientists say a warming climate is clearing the mosquito's path ... Flag as irrelevant
	wtvr.com Air pollution is linked to anxiety and suicidal thoughts in children, study finds wtvr.com Air pollution may be associated with increased mental health disorders like anxiety and depression in children, a study has found. The study, published Wednesday in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal, found that short-term exposure to high ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Deer with tuberculosis can pass bacteria to humans, CDC warns New York Daily News Oh, deer! As hunting season gets underway, authorities are warning that deer infected with tuberculosis can transmit the bacteria to people. Advertisement. The warning comes after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studied the case of a ... Flag as irrelevant
	wreg.com Study: Air pollution linked to anxiety, suicidal thoughts in kids wreg.com NEW YORK — Air pollution may be associated with increased mental health disorders like anxiety and depression in children, a study has found. The study, published Wednesday in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal, found that short-term ... Flag as irrelevant
	Renal and Urology News Prostate Cancer Risk May Be Increased in Fathers Using Assisted Reproduction Renal and Urology News Men who achieved fatherhood through assisted reproduction are at increased risk for early onset prostate cancer (PCa), according to new study results published in The BMJ. Nearly 1.2 million men in Sweden fathered a first born child during 1994 to 2014, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian 'The way universities are run is making us ill': inside the student mental health crisis The Guardian A surge in anxiety and stress is sweeping UK campuses. What is troubling students, and is it the universities' job to fix it? By Samira Shackle. Main image: Chris Clarke Illustration: Guardian Design. Fri 27 Sep 2019 00.59 EDT. Share on Facebook · Share on ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSAT San Antonio North Carolina outbreak of Legionnaires' disease up to 25 cases KSAT San Antonio RALEIGH, N.C. - An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease linked to a state fair this month in North Carolina has grown to 25 confirmed cases, including one death, according to the state division of public health. The source of the outbreak is under investigation ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Tennessean CDC deer tuberculosis warning issued for hunters after positive test in Michigan The Tennessean The CDC's most recent warning about deer tuberculosis caught the attention of hunters throughout the region with deer season opening this weekend. Lab tests confirmed that a Michigan man contracted the bacterial disease from an infected deer he was field ... Flag as irrelevant
	Asheville Citizen-Times 32 confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease; WNC Ag Center declared safe Asheville Citizen-Times FLETCHER - The number of confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease associated with the Mountain State Fair has jumped from 15 to 32, according to the latest data from the NC Department of Health and Human Services and an afternoon press release from ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Beating Opioid Addiction Can Be Tough, Here's What Helps HealthDay THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- A constant barrage of news on America's opioid epidemic stokes feelings of hopelessness, and with good reason: Every day, more than 130 people are dying from overdoses, according to government ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution CDC warning: Deer carrying tuberculosis strain can pass it to humans Atlanta Journal Constitution A warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to hunters looking to bag a buck or doe: You could get a strain of tuberculosis from a deer if it is infected by the virus. A case from 2017 that was just recently released says a 77-year-old man with ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Prehistoric bottles found in baby graves discovered to have milk residue New York Daily News Milk was discovered in prehistoric bottles from child graves in Germany dating back as far as around 5000 B.C., giving scientists a look into the feeding habits of babies thousands of years ago. The bottles — which date back to the Neolithic Age in Europe ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports Parents could face 'bold action' for failing to vaccinate their children Yahoo Sports Parents are being warned they could face action for not vaccinating their children, as new figures reveal drops in the uptake of all childhood jabs. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the fall in immunisation rates was "unacceptable" and refused to rule out ... Flag as irrelevant

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