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	health Daily update ⋅ November 15, 2019
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	NPR China Reports 2 Cases Of The Most Dangerous Type Of Plague NPR Two patients have been diagnosed in Beijing with the most dangerous form of the plague – the medieval disease also known as the Black Death. The announcement sent shock waves rippling through China's northeastern capital as authorities attempted to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Prognostic Biomarker Test Predicts High-Risk Sepsis in Kids Medscape The prediction of septic shock outcomes and the selection of early optimal treatment may become more precise, thanks to a new biomarker-based tool. The investigative Pediatric Sepsis Biomarker Risk Model (PERSEVERE) assay is a rapid blood test that ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Astronaut exercise programs may help cancer patients, researchers say CNN (CNN) The rigors and challenges of spaceflight are remarkably similar to the physical stress cancer patients experiment during chemotherapy and other treatments, according to researchers. For that reason, the researchers suggest that the countermeasures ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post No morning sickness, no bump: A model says she didn't know she was pregnant until giving birth Washington Post Erin Langmaid says she realized she was pregnant in the bathroom — 10 minutes before giving birth on the floor. Smiling selfies posted to the 23-year-old model's Instagram in the 37 weeks leading up to her surprise labor betray no visible changes in her ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Every year, between 1000 to 2000 people get the plague -- including about 7 in the US CNN (CNN) The plague -- yes, that plague -- is back in the news. But it never really went away. The same scourge that caused the Black Death in the Middle Ages sickened two people in China with pneumonic plague this month. In May, a Mongolian couple died ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Drug-resistant superbugs are killing thousands of Americans. Here's what you need to know about them USA TODAY An alarming report from federal health officials found that drug-resistant "superbugs" are infecting millions of Americans and killing thousands each year. Reigning in a "post-antibiotic era," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 2.8 million ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Majority of anti-vaccine ads on Facebook were funded by two groups Washington Post The majority of Facebook advertisements spreading misinformation about vaccines were funded by two anti-vaccine groups, including one led by high-profile activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to a study published this week. The World Mercury Project ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Germany Mandates Measles Vaccine The New York Times BERLIN — Parents in Germany must vaccinate their children against measles or face fines of several thousand euros under a law passed on Thursday that aims to stop the spread of a disease that has returned in recent years after decades of decline. The law ... Flag as irrelevant
	EurekAlert (press release) WPI engineers creating miniaturized, wireless oxygen sensor for sick infants EurekAlert (press release) Worcester, Mass. - November 14, 2019 - Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are developing a sensor the size of a Band-Aid that will measure a baby's blood oxygen levels, a vital indication of the lungs' effectiveness and whether the baby's ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Infants and Toddlers Eat Too Much Sugar, Researchers Say The New York Times Nearly all American toddlers and about two-thirds of infants consume added sugar, despite nutritionists' recommendations that children avoid the sweetener, according to a government study released this week. Researchers, using data from the Centers for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Sudden cardiac arrest briefly kills New Jersey man, 23; hypothermia used to prevent brain damage Fox News Moments after Brad Phelps took to the field for his first match with an indoor soccer league, he dropped dead. Phelps, 23, of Morristown, N.J., suffered sudden cardiac arrest. He was 22 at the time and a recent college graduate. NEW YORK RAISES AGE TO ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Cancer doctors hesitate to discuss fertility issues with young women Reuters (Reuters Health) - Although cancer doctors know it's important to talk about fertility concerns with young women patients, they may feel uncomfortable and unprepared to discuss the issue, a study in Canada suggests. The American Society of Clinical ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Diabetes Technology Often Priced Out of Reach HealthDay By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter. THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- While the high price of insulin has gotten a lot of attention lately, it's not the only cost issue facing people with diabetes. New technologies designed to improve blood ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Mom told cancer would 'eat away at your nose' without urgent treatment Fox News A mom in the U.K. who said she had no reason to suspect that the spot on the edge of her nose was skin cancer has been left with a bloody wound on her face that she says may take up to a year to heal and is causing people to stare. Mandy Pollard, pictured ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Early Stages of Hearing Loss Linked to Cognitive Decline MedPage Today Early stages of hearing loss -- when hearing is still considered normal -- were tied to cognitive decline, an analysis of two cross-sectional studies showed. Surprisingly, associations between hearing and cognition appeared stronger or equivalent in people ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com Type 2 diabetes diet plan: Sensible, carb-conscious meal ideas NBCNews.com More than 100 million Americans are currently living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, according to the latest government stats. While you let that sink in, let me explain a little bit about how these conditions develop. Everything you eat gets broken down so ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge Apple removes all vaping-related apps from the App Store The Verge Apple has removed all apps relating to vaping from the App Store, citing warnings from health experts that the spread of vaping products and e-cigarettes constitutes a "public health crisis and a youth epidemic." "[We've] updated our App Store Review ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek More Than Half of All Anti-Vaccine Facebook Ads Posted by Just Two Groups Newsweek Much of the rise in anti-vax sentiment on social media has been orchestrated by just two ad buyers, according to a study published in the journal Vaccine. The buyers exploited Facebook targeted advertising in a way similar to the methods used by campaign ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com New CDC Data Released As Dangerous 'Superbug' Threat To NJ Rises Patch.com New CDC data was released about an "urgent threat" regarding a drug-resistant fungal infection that's risen sharply in New Jersey. By Tom Davis, Patch Staff. Nov 15, 2019 9:12 am ET | Updated Nov 15, 2019 9:14 am ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gizmodo Over Half of Anti-Vaxxer Ads on Facebook Were Funded by Just Two Entities, Study Finds Gizmodo Facebook finally bent earlier this year to public pressure to do something about the trash heap of anti-vaccine-related misinformation that's managed to fester on its site, but not before anti-vaccination conspiracy theorists were able to exploit its tools to spread ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Two schools in Jarrow and Stockton shut amid norovirus outbreak BBC News Two primary schools have been forced to shut after pupils and staff were taken ill with suspected norovirus. St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Jarrow, South Tyneside, and St Mark's Church of England School in Stockton, on Teesside, are shut for a second ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Dopamine Found to Play Role in Gene Transcription and Cell Proliferation Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News The dopamine D2 receptor has a previously unobserved role in modulating Wnt expression and control of cell proliferation, according to a new study ("Dopamine D2 receptor modulates Wnt expression and control of cell proliferation") by scientists from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com What are the signs of lung cancer? Nonsmoker diagnosed with disease fights stigma Today.com Jill Feldman doesn't smoke, but she's been vigilant about getting screened for lung cancer ever since the disease decimated her family. At 13, she lost two grandparents to it within weeks of each other. Just months later, her father was diagnosed, too, after ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com 4 Essentials for Winter Health and Safety Patch.com By Dr. Rachel Chung, Family Medicine, Western Connecticut Medical Group New Canaan Primary & Immediate Care. Summary: Weather conditions and cold and flu viruses can make it more difficult for you to stay healthy and safe during winter months. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Fewer Americans Than Ever Smoke, but Vaping Poses a Growing Threat: CDC HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Cigarette smoking has reached an all-time low in the United States, but experts say the rise of vaping puts a damper on what otherwise would be a tremendous public ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vox The post-antibiotic era is here Vox Every 15 minutes, one person in the US dies because of an infection that antibiotics can no longer treat effectively. That's 35,000 deaths a year. This striking estimate comes from a major new report, released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com Apple bans vaping apps from the App Store NBCNews.com Apple said Friday it will ban vaping-related apps from its App Store and has removed all 181 vaping-related currently available. The move comes amid reports of thousands of vaping-related illnesses and 42 vaping-related deaths. The sale of tobacco and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Q13 FOX These sports injuries cause the most ER visits among youth, report finds Q13 FOX While sports are an important part of a healthy lifestyle for young people, injuries can happen too — and a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics reveals which activities are most likely to send ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salon CDC: The number of Americans dying from antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" vastly underestimated Salon Twice as many people are dying from antibiotic-resistant infections, also known as superbugs, than previously thought, according to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report, published on Wednesday, states that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gizmodo New CDC Report on Superbugs Is Full of Bad News Gizmodo A 3D illustration of Clostridioides difficile, recently reclassified from the name Clostridium difficile. Illustration: Jennifer Oosthuizen (CDC/Antibiotic Resistance Coordination and Strategy Unit). The U.S. and the world continue to lose ground against antibiotic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Researchers develop cell therapy to improve memory and stop seizures in mice following traumatic brain injury Medical Xpress Researchers from the University of California, Irvine developed a breakthrough cell therapy to improve memory and prevent seizures in mice following traumatic brain injury. The study, titled "Transplanted interneurons improve memory precision after traumatic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News New law will fine parents in Germany for not vaccinating children for measles Fox News Parents in Germany could face thousands of dollars in fines if they fail to vaccinate their children for the measles under a law passed Thursday. The law, which takes effect in March 2020, mandates that parents provide proof of immunizations for all children ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Climate Change Damaging Lifelong Health of Children Across the World, Medical Officials Warn NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Climate change is already damaging the health of children, and its impacts will harm the entire generation with serious health problems throughout their lives, according to a new report from the medical journal The Lancet. Scientists and health experts from 35 ... Flag as irrelevant
	UCSF News Services We Know We're Full Because Intestine's Stretch Sensors Tell Us So UCSF News Services We commonly think a full stomach is what tells us to stop eating, but it may be that a stretched intestine plays an even bigger role in making us feel sated, according to new laboratory research led by UC San Francisco neuroscientist Zachary Knight, PhD. Flag as irrelevant
	KPRC Click2Houston These sports injuries cause the most ER visits among youth KPRC Click2Houston (CNN) - While sports are an important part of a healthy lifestyle for young people, injuries can happen too -- and a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics reveals which activities are most likely ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fast Company A new lifeline for cancer patients comes from astronauts in space Fast Company Space exploration has done more than teach us about what lies beyond our atmosphere. It's led to discoveries that have helped us all here on Earth, from the technology behind CAT scan and MRI machines to the invention of memory foam to new ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post German lawmakers approve compulsory measles vaccine plan Washington Post BERLIN — Germany's parliament has passed a law requiring that children who attend school or daycare must be vaccinated for measles. Lawmakers approved the government's bill Thursday with a majority of 459 in favor, 89 against and 105 abstentions. Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Why Exercising Like an Astronaut Can Help People with Cancer Healthline People with cancer undergoing chemotherapy experience similar physical effects — including loss of body mass, loss of bone density, and radiation — as astronauts in space. While astronauts have comprehensive exercise programs to act as a ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times 2 Skills That Can Determine Whether You're At Higher Risk Of Developing Dementia International Business Times There is now a growing concern regarding the risk of developing dementia. Cases have increased, which is why more are getting worried as to their risk of having the condition. A recent study showed that there are two skills, which could determine whether ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN International These sports injuries cause the most ER visits among youth, report finds CNN International (CNN) While sports are an important part of a healthy lifestyle for young people, injuries can happen too -- and a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics reveals which activities are most likely ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Free Flu Shots for Metro Atlanta Seniors on November 15 Patch.com National Church Residences partners with JenCare, Publix and local officials to help vaccinate seniors. By Sojourner Marable Grimmett, Neighbor. Nov 14, 2019 10:00 am ET. Reply. 0. Free Flu Shots for Metro Atlanta Seniors on November 15. ATLANTA – It ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Rollout of Johnson & Johnson Ebola vaccine begins in Congo Reuters GOMA, Congo (Reuters) - Health authorities in eastern Congo have introduced a new Ebola vaccine produced by Johnson & Johnson, aid group MSF said on Thursday, to help combat the world's second-worst outbreak of the virus on record. FILE PHOTO: A ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Children 'particularly vulnerable' to health threats from climate change Healio Rising temperatures, declining crop yields, air pollution and other adverse environmental outcomes of climate change pose a threat to the long-term health of children, according to The Lancet's annual update on health and climate change. "Climate change is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress UN to test impact of mosquito sterilisation on disease spread Medical Xpress The UN said Thursday it was preparing to test a sterilisation technique targeting mosquitoes that could help rein in the spread of a range of devastating diseases such as dengue and Zika. A form of insect "birth control", called Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Researchers develop a faster, stronger rabies vaccine EurekAlert (press release) Every year, more than 59,000 people around the world die of rabies and there remains no cheap and easy vaccine regimen to prevent the disease in humans. Now, researchers report in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases that adding a specific immune ... Flag as irrelevant
	OregonLive.com Survival rates climb for lung cancer patients, report says OregonLive.com UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center partners with Lung Cancer Alliance to increase lung cancer screenings in Alabama's Black Belt. Comment. By Fedor Zarkhin | The Oregonian/OregonLive. Americans with lung cancer are now more likely to survive for at ... Flag as irrelevant
	University of Wisconsin-Madison Can 'smart toilets' be the next health data wellspring? University of Wisconsin-Madison Wearable, smart technologies are transforming the ability to monitor and improve health, but a decidedly low-tech commodity — the humble toilet — may have potential to outperform them all. That's the conclusion of a team of metabolism scientists at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medgadget (blog) Chemo-Loaded Nanoparticles Piggyback on Red Blood Cells to Treat Lung Cancer Medgadget (blog) Scientists at Harvard's Wyss Institute have developed a technique to deliver chemotherapy to the lungs using red blood cells. The method involves binding chemotherapy-loaded nanoparticles to red blood cells, which are then injected into the bloodstream. Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Today's Great Apes Are Probably Brainier Than Our Pre-Human Ancestors Newsweek The great apes alive today outperform pre-humans in the brain department. That's according to research published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B on Wednesday. The findings challenge traditional assumptions that the larger-sized brain of Lucy ... Flag as irrelevant
	A Sweet Life Should We Reconsider Treating Type 2 Diabetes with Insulin? A Sweet Life Treating type 2 diabetes with insulin leads to weight gain and worsens risk factors for heart disease. Should we still be doing it? Next year will mark the 100th anniversary of a critical moment in modern medicine. In 1920, the Canadian surgeon Frederick ... Flag as irrelevant

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