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	health Daily update ⋅ November 5, 2019
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	Reuters How one county scrambled to keep America measles-free Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - In Rockland County, New York, a wooded suburb 30 miles north of Manhattan, a teenage boy lay in a room in an empty wing of a health clinic, in a fetal position, coughing. FILE PHOTO: A woman opposed to childhood vaccinations ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Measles and mistrust in Ukraine weaken world's defences Reuters LONDON/KIEV (Reuters) - Many of the people coming to Anna Kukharuk's private medical clinic don't have a disease. What plagues them is doubt. But its effects are a health emergency that the doctor and hundreds of others are struggling to remedy. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Controversy Kicks Up Over A Drug Meant To Prevent Premature Birth NPR An independent panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration recommended last week that a medication to prevent preterm birth be taken off the market because, the advisers decided, the preponderance of evidence suggests it doesn't work. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Excessive worrying? A psychologist sees a spike in anxiety and offers tips. Washington Post "Worry has consumed my life. I have worried about everything and everybody, and am always preparing for the possibility of things going wrong," said Marla White, a 55-year-old publicist from Los Angeles. She is not alone. A 2018 Gallup poll found that 45 ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME Kidney Swaps Are Revolutionizing a Broken Organ-Donation System in the US TIME 2017 ended as a banner year for my family, but things didn't look great at the start. A death sentence met us in a boxing ring, and we had to school ourselves on fighting to live. I never thought much about the 37 million American adults who suffer from kidney ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Some crowdsource their STD diagnosis on the internet. Here's why that's dangerous to everyone CNN (CNN) Social media instantly brings us together to share our thoughts, feelings and experiences. And since a picture often says it best, up go those kid, pet and vacation photos. But on various health communities across the internet, some people go much ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN MRIs show screen time linked to lower brain development in preschoolers CNN (CNN) Screen time use by infants, toddlers and preschoolers has exploded over the last decade, concerning experts about the impact of television, tablets and smartphones on these critical years of rapid brain development. Now a new study scanned the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Answers to your questions about breast cancer screening: Is a 3D mammogram better? Detroit Free Press When women make an appointment for a mammogram screening test for breast cancer, they're increasingly being asked this question: Would you prefer a 3D or a 2D scan? That's because there's been a 110% jump in the number of 3D mammography ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post For some cancer patients, monitoring symptoms can extend their lives Washington Post There's an inexpensive, widely accessible and markedly effective approach to cancer care that's as close as the tips of our fingers. It's not a new drug, type of radiation or surgical breakthrough with a slew of unwelcome side effects. It's also not a cure, but it is ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Gut Bacteria May Promote Bowel Cancer MedPage Today People who harbored certain genera of intestinal bacteria were more likely to develop colorectal cancer (CRC), an international study found. In the first analysis to use Mendelian randomization to investigate the causal role of bacteria in CRC, Kaitlin H. Wade, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Congolese journalist who helped raise awareness of Ebola killed in attack, officials say ABC News A Congolese journalist who had been helping to shed light on the deadly Ebola outbreak in his community was killed on Sunday night, officials said. Interested in Ebola? Add Ebola as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Ebola news, video, and analysis ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Harvard study advances gene therapy in fighting age-related diseases The Boston Globe Scientists at Harvard's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have used a combination of three longevity-associated genes, delivered through a one-time injection, to dramatically improve or reverse multiple age-related diseases in mice. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Cervical pre-cancer can be detected in self-collected urine or vaginal sample Medical Xpress Queen Mary University of London researchers have developed a non-invasive test to detect cervical pre-cancer by analyzing urine and vaginal samples women collect themselves. In a presentation at the 2019 NCRI Cancer Conference, Dr. Belinda Nedjai ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Why Didn't She Get Alzheimer's? The Answer Could Hold a Key to Fighting the Disease The New York Times The woman's genetic profile showed she would develop Alzheimer's by the time she turned 50. She, like thousands of her relatives, going back generations, was born with a gene mutation that causes people to begin having memory and thinking problems in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Anti-vaxxers may be exploiting widespread religious exemptions, research suggests CNN (CNN) An increasing number of parents in the United States are citing faith to avoid getting their children vaccinated, according to a new study -- even though no major religion opposes vaccination. Childhood shots have been proven safe and effective, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Mandatory Autism and Learning Disability Training for NHS Staff Medscape A major review of health inequalities for patients with autism and those with learning difficulties in England has culminated in the introduction of a mandatory NHS training programme. The Government review followed high profile cases of patients with autism ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Alzheimer's Disease Delayed by APOE Gene Variant Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News An international team of researchers has identified a rare mutation in the APOE3 gene of one patient with Alzheimer's disease, which could help to explain why some people are more resistant to the neurodegenerative disease than others. The findings could ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Could a Blood Test for Breast Cancer Become a Reality? HealthDay MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- There's early promise in the quest for a blood test that might spot breast cancer up to five years before clinical signs of the disease appear, researchers say. The test identifies specific immune system ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Weight-Loss Surgery Protects Heart Patients From Future Trouble U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- If you're an obese heart patient, weight-loss surgery might be good medicine for you. New research suggests it significantly reduces the risk of heart failure and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post A severe shortage hits a drug used for cancer, immune disorders, epilepsy, causing canceled treatments and rationing Washington Post A severe shortage of immune globulin — a popular medicine used to treat epilepsy, cancer and immune disorders — is forcing doctors nationwide to cancel patients' lifesaving infusions, even as hospitals and treatment centers are resorting to rationing and ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Proton beam therapy to be developed under £56m cancer fund BBC News Research funding of £56m to help cancer patients has been hailed as a "new era" for radiotherapy treatment. Cancer Research UK will set up RadNet with seven UK centres to develop advanced radiotherapy techniques and reduce side-effects. Manchester ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Risks Mount for Lonely Hearts After Cardiac Surgery HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Loneliness can take a heavy toll on heart patients -- including a higher risk of death in the year after hospitalization, researchers found. "This study confirms what has also ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Mutation in SCL30A8 Gene Reduces Risk for Diabetes Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Researchers have known for almost ten years that changes in the SLC30A8 gene can reduce the risk of getting type 2 diabetes, but not how this happened. What was known is that SLC30A8 encodes a protein that carries zinc, which is essential for ensuring ... Flag as irrelevant
	Quartz The health benefits of coconut water have been greatly overstated Quartz In recent years coconut water has left the palm-treed shores of tropical islands where tourists on lounge chairs stick straws straight into the fruit, and exploded onto supermarket shelves—helped along by beverage giants such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo News Mom diagnosed with breast cancer on same day she gave birth to her 1st child Yahoo News Mom diagnosed with breast cancer on same day she gave birth to her 1st child originally appeared on goodmorningamerica.com. Brooke Taylor said it was "maternal instinct" during her pregnancy that led her to push her doctor to feel a lump in her breast that ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News High-risk men 'should get prostate cancer checks' BBC News Men born at high risk of developing prostate cancer should have extra checks every year from the age of 40, experts say. Men with certain mutations in their DNA, their genetic code, are more likely to develop prostate cancer. Scientists at the Institute of Cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News MRIs show screen time linked to lower brain development in preschoolers Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News (CNN) — Screen time use by infants, toddlers and preschoolers has exploded over the last decade, concerning experts about the impact of television, tablets and smartphones on these critical years of rapid brain development. Now a new study scanned the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Tiny Brains Don't Stop These Birds From Having a Complex Society The New York Times A pack of baldheaded, boldly plumaged birds steps through the grass shoulder to shoulder, red eyes darting around. They look like middle schoolers seeking a cafeteria table at lunchtime. Perhaps they're not so different. A study published Monday in Current ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News 3D Living Skin Developed Along with Blood Vessels Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a way to 3D print living skin, complete with blood vessels. They say their study ("3D bioprinting of a vascularized and perfusable skin graft using human keratinocytes, (…)"), published online in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Medical groups differ on when to start colon and rectal cancer screening. Here's why CNN (CNN) Conflicting recommendations on when and how average-risk adults should get screened for colon and rectal cancer could leave you confused -- but new guidance aims to make sense of it all. The American Cancer Society recommends to start regular ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox2now.com Anti-vaxxers may be exploiting widespread religious exemptions, research suggests fox2now.com An increasing number of parents in the United States are citing faith to avoid getting their children vaccinated, according to a new study — even though no major religion opposes vaccination. Childhood shots have been proven safe and effective, and prevent ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun Early-Onset Alzheimer's Mutation May Be Mitigated by APOE Variant GenomeWeb NEW YORK – A woman carrying a mutation associated with early-onset Alzheimer's disease did not develop the condition until decades after expected, likely due to the protective effect of other variants she had. Typically, mutations in the PSEN1 gene cause ... Flag as irrelevant
	FOX Carolina MRIs show screen time linked to lower brain development in preschoolers FOX Carolina Screen time use by infants, toddlers and preschoolers has exploded over the last decade, concerning experts about the impact of television, tablets and smartphones on these critical years of rapid brain development. Now a new study scanned the brains of ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPRC Click2Houston Medical groups differ on when to start colon, rectal cancer screening KPRC Click2Houston WASHINGTON, D.C. - Conflicting recommendations on when and how average-risk adults should get screened for colon and rectal cancer could leave you confused -- but new guidance aims to make sense of it all. The American Cancer Society recommends ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Any amount of running reduces risk of early death, study finds The Guardian Any amount of running is good for you, according to research suggesting it is linked to a similar reduction in the risk of early death no matter how many hours you clock up a week or how fast you go. According to the World Health Organization, about 3.2 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Sports DIY smear tests could be a 'game changer' Yahoo Sports A DIY smear test could be a "game changer", experts say. Cervical screening looks for abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix, which may develop into cancer. Women aged between 25 and 64 who are registered with a GP in the UK are invited for a test ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Magazine Colombian woman's genes offer new clues to staving off Alzheimer's Science Magazine In 2016, a 73-year-old woman from Medellín, Colombia, flew to Boston so researchers could scan her brain, analyze her blood, and pore over her genome. She carried a genetic mutation that had caused many in her family to develop dementia in middle age. Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Country star Chely Wright reveals she suffered a stroke at 48, is now 'okay' Today.com Country music star Chely Wright is opening up about a stroke she suffered shortly after her 48th birthday last year. The singer-songwriter shared the news Friday in a candid Facebook post. "Exactly one year ago today, I went to the ER at Lenox Hill Hospital ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Most Food in America is Hyper-Palatable and 'Difficult to Stop Eating,' Scientists Say Newsweek Scientists have warned most foods eaten in the U.S.— including some marketed for weight loss—contain ingredients which make people want more. These hyper-palatable foods contain certain combinations of sugar, fat, salt, and carbohydrates which tap ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Lonely cardiac patients at increased risk of death within year of hospital discharge Medical Xpress Cardiac patients who feel lonely are at heightened risk of dying within a year of being discharged from hospital, reveals research published online in the journal Heart. Loneliness should be prioritised in public health initiatives and regarded as a legitimate ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Personal Exemption Bans Don't Stop Vaccine Doubters WebMD By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- When parents can no longer get "personal-belief" exemptions from childhood vaccinations, they may get around it by asking for religious exemptions for their kids, a new study ... Flag as irrelevant
	wtvr.com E-cigarettes aren't a 'gateway' to teen smoking, study says wtvr.com Vaping makes teens more likely to try cigarettes, but doesn't increase the odds that they'll become smokers, according to a new study that looked at more than 12,000 middle school and high school students in the United States. The study calls into question ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times Journalist, 35, Who Fought Against Ebola Outbreak Stabbed To Death At Home International Business Times A journalist who helped spread awareness in the fight against the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo was killed on Monday night according to officials. Pappy Mumbere Mahamba, 35, was stabbed to death in his home in northeast Congo ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Globe and Mail Increased risk of suicide for teens who visit emergency for self-harm EurekAlert (press release) Youth who self-harmed were five times more likely to have repeat visits to the emergency department, three times more likely to die from any cause and eight times more likely to die from suicide than youth who did not self-harm and who were matched on sex, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDJT MRIs show screen time linked to lower brain development in preschoolers WDJT (CNN) -- Screen time use by infants, toddlers and preschoolers has exploded over the last decade, concerning experts about the impact of television, tablets and smartphones on these critical years of rapid brain development. Now a new study scanned the ... Flag as irrelevant
	KING5.com I had to get a biopsy after a mammogram. Here's what it was like. KING5.com SEATTLE — As soon as I turned 40, I decided to get a mammogram. I did it for a story, because it made sense during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Even though I know there are different thoughts on the age to start getting screened, I wanted to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Deep sleep may reduce anxiety Healio Sleep deprivation for one night can result in a 30% rise in anxiety levels, which can be mitigated by deep sleep, according to results published in Nature Human Behaviour. See Also. Deep sleep may reduce anxiety · Sleep complaints linked to chronic ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Protective Alzheimer's Mutation; Quick Test for Dementia; Your Brain on DST MedPage Today Two copies of the APOE3 Christchurch mutation appeared to protect a woman at high familial risk for early Alzheimer's, suggesting a possible role for APOE in treating and preventing the disease. (Nature Medicine). Mind-body therapies were tied to moderate ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek 3D-printed Living Skin With Blood Vessels Created by Scientists Newsweek Scientists have created 3D-printed skin complete with blood vessels, in an advancement which they hope could one day prevent the body rejecting grafted tissue. The team of researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York and Yale School of ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Risks Mount for Lonely Hearts After Cardiac Surgery U.S. News & World Report By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Loneliness can take a heavy toll on heart patients -- including a higher risk of death in the year after hospitalization, researchers found. "This study confirms ... Flag as irrelevant

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