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	health Daily update ⋅ September 7, 2019
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	Washington Post Lung illness tied to vaping has killed five people, may be a new 'worrisome' disease, officials say Washington Post Health officials said Friday that a fifth person has died from a mysterious lung illness tied to vaping. There are now 450 possible cases in 33 states and one territory, five deaths, and one death under investigation, they said. Amid the surge in cases, physicians ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Economic hardship tied to increase in US suicide rates, especially in rural areas Los Angeles Times Whether they are densely populated or deeply rural, few communities in the United States have escaped a shocking run-up in suicides over the past two decades. From 1999 to 2016 , suicide claimed the lives of 453,577 adults between the ages of 25 and 64 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR CDC Says Number Of Possible Cases Of Vaping-Related Lung Illness Has Doubled NPR The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that the number of possible cases of severe respiratory illnesses among people who vaped nicotine or cannabis-related products has more than doubled, to 450 in 33 states. "Although more ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bloomberg Vaping Injuries Left a Trail of Dire Cases Around the US Bloomberg The CDC says more than 450 cases of vaping injuries have been identified, many tied to cannabis products. By. Robert Langreth. and. Craig Giammona. September 6, 2019, 9:06 PM PDT. Vaping Injuries Left a Trail of Dire Cases Around the U.S.. The CDC ... Flag as irrelevant
	Harvard Gazette A SWIFTer way to build organs Harvard Gazette New technique allows 3D printing to focus on printing the vessels necessary to support a living tissue construct. By Lindsay Brownell Wyss Institute Communications. Date September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019. Share. Email · Facebook · Twitter · LinkedIn ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Despite cooler temperatures, new cases of a potentially fatal mosquito virus were confirmed in Massachusetts CNN (CNN) The Massachusetts Department of Health announced two new cases of Eastern equine encephalitis -- more often known by the acronym EEE -- have been confirmed on Friday. These new cases, which include a woman in her 60s and a young girl from ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Suicide Becoming All Too Common in US U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson. (HealthDay). HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Suicide continues to become more common in the United States, with rural areas hit hardest by this ongoing crisis of despair, a new study reports. Deprivation ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Living near a gun shop or in a rural area puts you at higher risk for suicide, study says CNN (CNN) The suicide rate rose 41% in the United States from 1999 to 2016, and the people at the highest risk have a few factors in common, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open on Friday. Men had higher suicide rates. Areas with ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNA 'Extreme grooming' not linked to STIs Reuters (Reuters Health) - Researchers say women who frequently remove most or all of their pubic hair are no more likely to contract chlamydia or gonorrhea than women who don't practice "extreme grooming." Previous studies have suggested that trimming or ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Study Finds Racial Disparities in Emergency Medical Care U.S. News & World Report When transporting someone who is injured or critically ill, emergency medical technicians and paramedics know the faster they get to the nearest hospital, the better the patient's outcome. But a new study published Friday indicates that the race of the patient ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Some People Vaccinated Against Mumps May Not Be Protected: Study U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- There are gaps in immunity against mumps among college-aged Americans who were vaccinated in childhood, researchers say. New findings show the need to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald An intense EEE cycle is in full swing in Mass. Here are some little-known facts on the virus. The Boston Globe This year marks the beginning of a new, intense cycle of the mosquito-borne illness that will likely persist for two to three years. The threat of infection, which has increased steadily over the last month, will last until the state sees several nights of prolonged ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Some People Vaccinated Against Mumps May Not Be Protected: Study HealthDay FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- There are gaps in immunity against mumps among college-aged Americans who were vaccinated in childhood, researchers say. New findings show the need to learn more about the immune system response to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Ebola cases rise by 13, with spread in insecure and border areas CIDRAP Ebola transmission in the affected Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) region is still substantial, with new hot spots emerging in areas with limited access and security problems, posing more challenges for response teams, the World Health Organization ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Using mouthwash after exercise has this bizarre effect on blood pressure, study claims Fox News Using mouthwash after exercising could negatively impact the cardiovascular benefits of working out, particularly lowering blood pressure, a new study claims. The findings, published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine and led by researchers at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com 2 New Human Cases Of EEE In Middlesex, Worcester Counties Patch.com Three human cases of Eastern equine encephalitis were reported in Massachusetts in the last two days. By Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff. Sep 6, 2019 3:58 pm ET | Updated Sep 6, 2019 4:03 pm ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Kick HIV Care Out of the Clinic Medscape WASHINGTON, DC — More than 50 protesters chanting "You can't end this without us" stormed the stage here at the United States Conference on AIDS 2019 after a presentation on the Ending the HIV Epidemic plan by Robert Redfield, MD, director of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com West Nile Virus Found In Westchester Mosquitoes Patch.com MAMRONECK, NY — The Westchester County Health Department announced that this season's first batch of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus in Westchester was identified in Mamaroneck. The area surrounding the positive mosquito batches was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress High blood pressure affects young, healthy medical students Medical Xpress Almost two-thirds of medical students had above-normal blood pressure and were more than twice as likely to experience clinically high blood pressure compared to the general public, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's ... Flag as irrelevant
	PBS NewsHour After 3 deaths, CDC says to stop using e-cigarettes PBS NewsHour Americans should not smoke e-cigarettes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Friday, as they investigate how hundreds of people became sick, and at least three people died, after using them. "While this investigation is ongoing, people ... Flag as irrelevant
	WCNC.com Confirmed case of West Nile virus in York County WCNC.com ROCK HILL, S.C. — A case of West Nile virus from a mosquito bite has been confirmed in York County. Crews will be out spraying pesticide in a 1-mile radius of where the victim lives. It's one of the most populated areas of Rock Hill. The South Carolina ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Woman uses Narcan training to save a stranger overdosing on opioids Today.com In early August, Shannon Rugh was sitting at a red light in a town in Northern Virginia when she spotted a commotion on the sidewalk. A group of people were performing the Heimlich maneuver on a person they thought was choking, but it wasn't working. Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In West Haven Patch.com WEST HAVEN, CT — Mosquitoes in West Haven recently tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to officials. In addition to West Haven, West Nile-infected mosquitoes have been detected in Bridgeport, Chester, East Haven, Greenwich, Groton, Hartford, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Lung illness tied to vaping has killed a third person and may be a new 'worrisome' disease, health officials say Washington Post Physicians published detailed descriptions of an acute lung disorder in people who vape and described the trend as "worrisome" in the New England Journal of Medicine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that no consistent e-cigarette ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 10 Philadelphia After 3rd Vaping-Related Death, CDC Warns About E-cigarette Use NBC 10 Philadelphia Indiana health officials confirmed Friday that a resident died from severe lung injury linked to vaping, as U.S. health officials once again urged people to stop vaping while they investigate. The death announced by the Indiana State Department of Health is the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Dayton Daily News Mystery lung illness among vapers spreading in Ohio Dayton Daily News The number of Ohioans with a mysterious lung illness tied to vaping has continued to grow and health experts expect to see more cases. As of Friday afternoon, at least 13 Ohio illnesses are under investigation, Dr. Amy Acton, said director of the Ohio ... Flag as irrelevant
	Syracuse.com Oswego County to do more aerial spraying to combat EEE Syracuse.com The Oswego County Health Department plans to conduct more aerial spraying in Palermo, Mexico and Hastings as well as Toad Harbor, it said in a Friday news release. The areas in Palermo, Mexico and Hastings are set to be sprayed Monday. Weather ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Nigeria: Yellow Fever in Bauchi State Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed four cases of yellow fever in Bauchi State. Three of the confirmed cases are residents of Alkaleri Local Government Area (LGA) and the fourth case is a tourist who ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTOP Study: Vegetarian diet may be better for heart disease and worse for strokes WTOP (NEW YORK) — Vegetarians are often health conscious, so it may come as a surprise that a study released in the British Medical Journal this week found vegetarians have a 20 percent higher risk of stroke than people who eat meat. "Plant-based diets have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News CDC Warns Americans to Stop Kissing, Snuggling Their Chickens Newsweek A recent advisory from the Centers for Disease Control is warning Americans of the hazards of contact with chickens, including the risk of catching salmonella. This year alone, the CDC has recorded 1,003 cases of salmonella across the U.S., including two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Massachusetts human Eastern Equine Encephalitis cases rise to 7 Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. In a follow-up on the human Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) situation in Massachusetts, state health officials reported three additional cases in recent days. Image/SPUI. On Thursday, an additional confirmed case ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com How Dangerous Is Vaping? E-Cigarette Users 'Should Worry' About Rise in Lung Illnesses, Says Expert PEOPLE.com As the CDC investigates 5 deaths and 450 reported cases of severe lung illnesses linked to vaping, a pulmonologist says people should stop using e-cigarettes. By Julie Mazziotta. September 06, 2019 04:11 PM. FB Twitter More. Pinterest Email Send Text ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Vitamin D? International Business Times Vitamin D is one of the many nutrients needed by the body to stay healthy. It has several functions, which include helping the body absorb calcium to build and maintain strong bones as well as blocking the release of the parathyroid hormone. If released, this ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Luis Obispo Tribune Missoula County Confirms 169 Cases of Whooping Cough U.S. News & World Report MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — An outbreak of whooping cough has resulted in a record number of cases in Montana's Missoula County. The Missoula City-County Health Department reports 169 cases of whooping cough so far this year. Health promotion director ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Mercury News Woman pecked to death by rooster The Mercury News By AJ Willingham, CNN. (CNN) — A 76-year-old woman died in Australia recently after a few pecks from a rooster resulted in a catastrophic vein injury. The alarming conclusion was published in the journal Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology in August ... Flag as irrelevant
	The San Diego Union-Tribune More deaths associated with mysterious vaping illness; 11 cases reported in San Diego County The San Diego Union-Tribune A nationwide outbreak of lung illness associated with e-cigarettes has the nation's top public health authority advising caution as the number of cases, including hospitalizations 11 in San Diego, continues to mount. On Friday, U.S. Centers for Disease Control ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com West Nile Virus Spreads In The San Fernando Valley Patch.com More mosquitoes in the region tested positive for the potentially deadly virus, and authorities are asking residents to take precautions. By Paige Austin, Patch Staff. Sep 6, 2019 1:33 pm ET. Reply. 0. More mosquitoes in the LA region tested positive for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Albany Times Union New York: Life insurers can't deny coverage to bystanders who carry Narcan Albany Times Union Investigation found insurers didn't distinguish between those who carry overdose drug for themselves, others. By Bethany Bump. Updated 6:11 pm EDT, Friday, September 6, 2019. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: ... Flag as irrelevant
	WSMV Nashville Doctors urge families to get flu shot now WSMV Nashville Nashville, TN (WSMV) – The flu season begins October 1st and doctors are already encouraging you to get the flu vaccine. Just this week, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a new policy guidance encouraging parents and children to get the flu ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer West Nile virus case in Rock Hill, officials say. Mosquito spraying set near downtown Charlotte Observer Spraying for mosquitoes will be done Saturday near downtown Rock Hill after a confirmed case of West Nile virus. Officials with York County and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said Friday afternoon that one person has a confirmed ... Flag as irrelevant
	WXYZ Ask Dr. Nandi: Blood donors test positive for West Nile Virus in Metro Detroit WXYZ (WXYZ) — Two local metro Detroiters who donated blood have tested positive for the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease here in the United States. And a third local person is suspected of having this potentially serious disease – and that's West Nile ... Flag as irrelevant
	6 On Your Side Inmates say they got Hepatitis C from tainted razors Seattle Times CALDWELL, Idaho (AP) — Seven jail inmates say in a legal filing that they tested positive for hepatitis C after being given used razors to shave. The Idaho Press reported Friday the inmates say a deputy pulled the used razors from a biohazard waste box and ... Flag as irrelevant
	With one click, 'digital pipeline' automates classification of diabetic kidney disease Niagara Frontier Publications It is first method that can diagnose class of diabetic nephropathy based on renal biopsy without human intervention. By the University at Buffalo. A new method that automates the classification of progressive diabetic kidney disease, reducing variability and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Burlington County Times Virtua doctors seeing lung injuries in patients who vaped Burlington County Times At Virtua Health, one young patient had to be placed on oxygen, while another patient developed pneumonia and had to be placed on life support, doctors said. Electronic cigarettes have been touted by some as safer than smoking tobacco, but recent reports ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSL.com Utah doctors find 'clue' to vaping-related illnesses KSL.com SALT LAKE CITY — While at least three people have died from a severe lung illness linked to e-cigarette use, University of Utah doctors say they might be one step closer to finding an effective treatment. Last month, multiple states began reporting youth who ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTSP.com To vape or not to vape? CDC wants you to stay away...for now WTSP.com ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning vapers to put the pen down because it could be a health hazard. "A lot of people vape like in college like I'm surrounded by people. It's so trendy that everyone just wants to ... Flag as irrelevant
	TheHorse.com West Nile Virus Found in Minnesota Horse TheHorse.com Posted by Edited Press Release | Sep 7, 2019 | Article, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Welfare and Industry, West Nile Virus (WNV). Favorite. Share: ADVERTISEMENT. West Nile Virus Found in Minnesota Horse. The Minnesota ... Flag as irrelevant
	10News Don't touch any pig ear treats or feed them to your dog, CDC warns 10News Dog owners need to stop feeding dogs pig ear treats to end the spread of salmonella to both humans and dogs nationwide, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a news release. The CDC released an update on Thursday to previous ... Flag as irrelevant
	KRTV Great Falls News CDC warning: don't touch pig ear treats or feed them to your dog KRTV Great Falls News GREAT FALLS — Dog owners are advised to stop feeding pig ear treats to dogs in order to end the spread of salmonella to both humans and dogs nationwide, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention said in a news release . The CDC, public health, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KRQE News 13 New Mexico teen dies after contracting hantavirus KRQE News 13 MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A 15-year-old from McKinley County has died after contracting the hantavirus disease. This is the third case of hantavirus in New Mexico and the second death this year, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. Flag as irrelevant

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