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	health Daily update ⋅ October 29, 2019
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	The New York Times New TB Vaccine Could Save Millions of Lives, Study Suggests The New York Times In what may be a watershed moment in the fight against tuberculosis, the world's most lethal infectious disease, an experimental new vaccine has protected about half the people who got it, scientists reported on Tuesday. While a 50 percent success rate is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Medical Cannabis for Mental Disorders 'Hard to Justify' Medscape There's little evidence to support the use of cannabinoids to treat psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and psychosis, results of a new systematic review and meta-analysis suggest. "Patients who are ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News 5 tips from a woman who lost more than 200 pounds ABC News Stacy Blair said she had an "aha" moment two years ago that motivated her to change her life, and ultimately lose more than 200 pounds. "One morning I was getting ready for a work function and looked in the mirror and was devastated by what I saw," Blair, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Deaths linked to vaping often involved THC products, not nicotine, CDC says CNN (CNN) People who died as a result of a mysterious outbreak of vaping-related lung injury often used products exclusively containing THC, the main psychoactive substance in cannabis, according to new numbers released Monday by the US Centers for ... Flag as irrelevant
	TechCrunch Facebook unveils its first foray into personal digital healthcare tools TechCrunch Nearly a year and a half after the Cambridge Analytica scandal reportedly scuttled Facebook's fledgling attempts to enter the healthcare market, the social media giant is launching a tool called "Preventive Health" to prompt its users to get regular checkups ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Daughters 'pre-create' wedding dance with terminally ill father in moving photo shoot Fox News A mom in Texas said she was overwhelmed with emotion after her friends and family chipped in to help her "pre-create" a heartwarming moment between her terminally ill husband and their children. Nicole Halbert explained in a moving Facebook post that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress People taking blood thinners may risk danger by mixing with OTC meds Reuters (Reuters Health) - People taking blood-thinning medications often use over-the-counter (OTC) medicines with the potential to cause dangerous internal bleeding, a recent study suggests. The study focused on 791 patients prescribed apixaban, one of several ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News 'Game changing' tuberculosis vaccine a step closer BBC News A vaccine which could "revolutionise" tuberculosis treatment has been unveiled by researchers. It is hoped the vaccine will provide long-term protection against the disease, which kills 1.5 million people around the world each year. The highly contagious ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Vaccine shows promise for preventing active TB disease Washington Post An experimental vaccine proved 50% effective at preventing latent tuberculosis infection from turning into active disease in a three-year study of adults in Africa. Doctors were encouraged because protection declined only a little after two years, and even a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge Facebook's new Preventive Health tool pushes people to advocate for their health The Verge Starting today, Facebook will let users choose to get personalized reminders about health care tests and vaccines. The company's new Preventive Health tool focuses on getting people information about cancer screenings, heart checkups, and flu vaccines ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Facebook launches new tool to help you get health tests and screenings CNN (CNN) Facebook has launched a new feature to help track what preventive health screenings might be recommended for you based on your age and sex. The tool, called Preventive Health, rolled out in the United States on Monday and focuses specifically on ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Can a simple eye exam replace costly and invasive Alzheimer's diagnostic procedures? The Boston Globe Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital have begun a study to find out. Read full article. Dr. Gad Marshall, associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, is testing a special retina camera and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal New York Kids Living Near Fast-Food Restaurants Have Higher Obesity Rates Wall Street Journal The closer a child in New York City lives to a fast-food restaurant, the more likely the child is to be overweight or obese, according to a new analysis by researchers at New York University School of Medicine. It is the small distances—a half block or a block ... Flag as irrelevant
	Leafly No, CBD isn't safe for everyone: CBD myths Canadians need to know Leafly Cannabis nerds and the healthcare community are right to be excited about cannabidiol, better known as CBD, one of many cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. There are a few reasons why CBD has become so trendy, and evolving attitudes towards ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Undiagnosed tumor behind woman's nose, chin growth: 'I was mortified, scared and hopeless' Fox News A 29-year-old woman who was feeling self-conscious about her nose and chin after she noted growth in both areas went through a series of misdiagnoses, including depression, before doctors detected a tumor was fueling the changes. Churan, pictured ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Cystic fibrosis Orkambi drug will 'transform lives' of young people BBC News The lives of young people with cystic fibrosis will be "transformed" by a life-extending drug approved to treat the condition, campaigners have said. Orkambi will be made available on the NHS in Northern Ireland. It improves lung function in those with cystic ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Times Why taking blood-pressure medication at this time of day could save your life MarketWatch The trial instructed 19,084 patients to take their pills on waking or at bedtime, and it followed them for over six years. Getty Images. Allowing the medication to work before the next day's activity may also play a role. Author photo. By ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Subunit Vaccine Effective Against TB Disease Progression MedPage Today In individuals infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis but without symptoms, a vaccine offered some protection against progression to active tuberculosis disease for at least 3 years in a placebo controlled trial. Final results in the trial testing the M72/AS01E ... Flag as irrelevant
	Psychiatry Advisor Cost-Effectiveness of CBT vs Pharmacotherapy for Depression: Insights From a Study Author Psychiatry Advisor Although second-generation antidepressants are more-cost effective than cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the initial treatment of depression at 1 year, psychotherapy demonstrates better cost-effectiveness at 5 years, according to a study published in ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay What Works Best to Treat Depression? HealthDay By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. MONDAY, Oct. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- "Talk therapy" for depression may cost more than medication initially, but in the long run, both may have a similar payoff, a new study finds. The study estimated the ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today High Dementia Rates in Adults With Down Syndrome MedPage Today More than half of adults with Down syndrome ages 55 and older have filed claims for dementia and nearly a third have filed claims for Alzheimer's disease, an analysis of Medicaid data in Wisconsin showed. Moreover, for adults with Down syndrome ages 40 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org 3-D-printed device finds 'needle in a haystack' cancer cells by removing the hay Phys.Org Finding a handful of cancer cells hiding among billions of blood cells in a patient sample can be like finding a needle in a haystack. In a new approach enabled by 3-D-printed cell traps, researchers are removing the hay to expose the cancer cells. Trapping ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay For Seniors, Financial Woes Can Be Forerunner to Alzheimer's HealthDay By Deborah DiSesa Hirsch HealthDay Reporter. TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Unpaid bills, overdrawn accounts, dwindling investments: When seniors begin experiencing fiscal troubles, early dementia or Alzheimer's disease could be an ... Flag as irrelevant
	wtvr.com Facebook launches new tool to help you get health tests and screenings wtvr.com Facebook has launched a new feature to help track what preventive health screenings might be recommended for you based on your age and sex. The tool, called Preventive Health, rolled out in the United States on Monday and focuses specifically on ... Flag as irrelevant
	ZDNet Health Highlights: Oct. 29, 2019 U.S. News & World Report Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Vaccine Might Help Prevent Active TB in Those Infected. In what could be a breakthrough against a centuries-old killer, scientists say they've had early ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Cleveland at forefront of Alzheimer's disease research cleveland.com Alzheimer's disease and dementia researchers Dr. Carl Hill, Ph.D., and Dr. Rebecca Edelmayer, Ph.D., recently met with the Cleveland-area chapter of the Alzheimer's Association in Beachwood. (Photo Courtesy of Kelly Donahue). Comment. By Mike Peticca ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Oregon measles cases linked to Portland International Airport exposure Fox News At least two people in Oregon — one resident and one visitor — have been diagnosed with measles after they were exposed to the illnesses earlier this month by an infected person at Portland International Airport, state officials announced. The patients were ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Fast-Food Outlet in Neighborhood Could Mean Heavier Kids: Study HealthDay TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Having a fast-food joint right down the block might not bode well for your child's chances of staying a healthy weight, new research suggests. Among the more than 1 million children who attend New York City ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bustle Why You Should Consider Getting The Flu Vaccine Even If You Think You Don't Need It Bustle When you think of the flu vaccine, you automatically think of your grandparents. After all, it seems that only the elderly are at risk of experiencing serious, and sometimes deadly, complications. But this picture is all wrong. As medical experts will attest, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSL.com What makes soda so addictive? KSL.com WASHINGTON (CNN) — Slashing soft drinks from your diet is a quick way to improve your health and lose weight — that much you probably already know. But actually giving up your soda habit isn't always an easy task. While some people can function just ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fast Company Facebook wants to give you medical advice. But can you trust it? Fast Company Facebook is launching a new tool in the U.S. that will suggest tests and immunizations—such as a mammogram, cholesterol test, or flu shot—based on a person's age and sex. The company wants to influence its billions of users to make healthier life choices, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer A tick bite led to US Sen. Kay Hagan's death. Here's what is known about the virus Charlotte Observer Former U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan died Monday at age 66 — nearly three years after she was first hospitalized with what doctors later said was encephalitis. The cause? Powassan virus, a relatively rare tick-borne disease. Encephalitis is an inflammation of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Mirati drug shrinks tumors in some cancer patients in early-stage trial CNBC An experimental drug from Mirati Therapeutics that targets a specific genetic mutation significantly reduced tumor size in 40% of patients with advanced lung and colorectal cancer so far evaluated in a small, early-stage trial, researchers said on Monday. Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com More Flu Clinics For Rockland Residents Patch.com NEW CITY, NY — The Rockland County Health Department has scheduled additional flu vaccine clinics for the next four Fridays to combat the 2019-20 flu season. For some residents, it is free. First off, the vaccine is available to anyone 6 months and older, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times Researchers identify antibodies that could lead to better flu treatments Washington Times Researchers have identified three antibodies that could lead to better treatments and vaccines to fight the flu, which sickens millions in the U.S. each year. By isolating antibodies from flu patients, the researchers discovered they provided protection against ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Study: In the long run, drugs and talk therapy hold same value for people with depression Medical Xpress Spending an hour in talk therapy with a trained counselor costs much more, and takes more time, than swallowing an inexpensive antidepressant pill. But for people with a new diagnosis of major depression, the costs and benefits of the two approaches end ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN International Bet you think this story is about you, don't you? Narcissism and your health CNN International (CNN) An anthem for narcissism was immortalized in Carly Simon's 1972 hit song, "You're So Vain." "You walked into the party / Like you were walking onto a yacht / You had one eye on the mirror / And watched yourself gavotte," Simon sang. Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Facebook's new tool will remind users to get health screenings Atlanta Journal Constitution The tool, 'Preventative Health,' makes recommendations for tests and screenings based on users' sex and age. Preventative screenings can be key to combating serious health concerns. However, remembering to go in for cancer screenings, checking on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org "Wolves in sheep's clothing" – the superbugs outsmarting laboratory tests Phys.Org Hospital screening tests are failing to identify the true extent of microbial resistance, according to new research. Scientists have found that disease-causing bacteria carry antibiotic resistance genes that are dormant as a result of a genetic mutation. During ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Poor evidence cannabis improves mental health: study Medical Xpress People with psychiatric disorders may want to pass on the joint—at least until further research is done, a new Australian study suggests. The paper, published Monday in The Lancet Psychiatry, looked at 83 previous studies conducted over almost four ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tulsa World Flu season 2019: it's expected to be a rough one Tulsa World Coughs. Runny noses. Aches. Chills. They are all potential signs of illness and will be more prevalent in the days, weeks and months to come. Flu season is in its early stages, and local health care professionals are gearing up for what may be one very busy ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Sign of Schizophrenia Can Be Detected in Human Hair, Scientists Say Newsweek Scientists say they have found a biomarker for schizophrenia that can be detected in human hair. In a study, researchers showed hydrogen sulfide—a gas and signaling molecule—was present in the brains of humans and mice with symptoms of the mental ... Flag as irrelevant
	Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3 Narcissism and your health Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3 ATLANTA - An anthem for narcissism was immortalized in Carly Simon's 1972 hit song, "You're So Vain." "You walked into the party / Like you were walking onto a yacht / You had one eye on the mirror / And watched yourself gavotte," Simon sang. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Tick-borne encephalitis virus detected in ticks in the UK for the first time Medical Xpress Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) has been detected for the first time in ticks in the UK. The findings are part of ongoing research by Public Health England (PHE) and the Emerging and Zoonotic Infections National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Anti-inflammatory agents can effectively and safely curb major depressive symptoms Medical Xpress Anti-inflammatory agents, such as aspirin/paracetamol, statins, and antibiotics, can safely and effectively curb the symptoms of major depression, finds a pooled analysis of the available evidence, published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery ... Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org Nutritious foods have lower environmental impact than unhealthy foods Phys.Org Widespread adaptation of healthier diets would markedly reduce the environmental impact of agriculture and food production, according to new research from the University of Minnesota and Oxford University. For the first time, researchers have tied the health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com You Totally Have Enough Time to Exercise If You Just Put Down Your Phone Livescience.com Too busy to exercise? Sorry, not buying it. A new study says many Americans have plenty of free time in the day for exercise but they spend that time looking at screens instead. The study, published Sept. 26 in the journal Preventing Chronic Disease, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ZDNet Facebook moves into the digital health market with screening tools, checkup reminders ZDNet Live. Virtus Health taps into artificial intelligence to improve IVF success rates With the help of Harrison-AI, the IVF clinic is preparing to commence trials to validate the use of AI for IVF treatments. We give Facebook information on our daily activities, our likes ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution An avocado a day could keep bad cholesterol away, study shows Atlanta Journal Constitution An avocado a day may in fact help keep the doctor away. Or, at least help keep cholesterol levels in check, according to a new study. The study, conducted by researchers at Penn State, found that people who incorporated an avocado into their daily diets had ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Pakistani doctor who reused syringes busted after 900 children contracted HIV New York Post Nearly 900 children in a small Pakistani city have been infected with HIV — and local officials say a single pediatrician is at least partly to blame, for reusing syringes on multiple patients, according to a new report. Since April, about 1,100 citizens in the city of ... Flag as irrelevant

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