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	health Daily update ⋅ December 16, 2019
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	WebMD Many Breast Cancer Survivors Die From Other Causes WebMD By Amy Norton. HealthDay Reporter. MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Many U.S. women with breast cancer ultimately die of other causes, a new study finds, highlighting the need for survivors and their doctors to pay attention to overall health. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Ultra-Processed Foods Now Linked to Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Medscape High consumption of so-called ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, independent of other risk factors including weight and nutritional quality of the diet, a new study indicates. The results suggest a possible modifiable ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Most Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors Die From Other Causes HealthDay By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Many U.S. women with breast cancer ultimately die of other causes, a new study finds, highlighting the need for survivors and their doctors to pay attention to overall health. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR A Cancer Drug For Parkinson's? New Study Raises Hope, Draws Criticism NPR A leukemia drug may have cleared another hurdle as a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease. But critics say it's still not clear whether the drug, nilotinib (brand name Tasigna), is truly safe or effective for this use. In a study of 75 people with Parkinson's, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Most Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors Die From Other Causes U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Many U.S. women with breast cancer ultimately die of other causes, a new study finds, highlighting the need for survivors and their doctors to pay attention to ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Lessons in the Fight Against AIDS U.S. News & World Report MEXICO CITY and NEW YORK – Inad never planned on being an AIDS advocate. He was set to become a lawyer, enrolling in law school in Mindanao, an island in southern Philippines. But in 2011, in the middle of his studies, he received the news that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape 'Festive Flu' Warning From NHS as Figures Show Cases Rising Medscape Cases of influenza could peak over the Christmas holidays, senior health experts warned. England's chief medical officer (CMO), the NHS, and Public Health England (PHE) appealed to people to get vaccinated, as the latest figures showed the rate of flu-like ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today AAP: Autism Treatment Should Be Early, Intense, and Family-Driven MedPage Today When it comes to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), early diagnosis, treating common comorbidities, and involving the family in collaborative interventions are key, according to new guidelines released by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News E-cigarettes increase likelihood of lung disease: Study ABC News As e-cigarettes usage by youth is being called a national epidemic -- a new study released today shows e-cigarette users are 1.3 times more likely to develop lung disease than non-smokers. E-cigarette companies in the United States are allowed to market ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Vaping Could Up Risks for Asthma, COPD and Other Lung Diseases HealthDay MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- As if the news on vaping wasn't bad enough, a new study suggests that e-cigarette users are also at significantly higher risk of chronic lung diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and COPD. Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com E-cigarettes linked to lung problems, first long-term study on vaping finds NBCNews.com The first study on the long-term health effects of electronic cigarettes finds that the devices are linked to an increased risk of chronic lung diseases, according to research published Monday in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The findings are ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Max Clifford 'did not always take pills', inquest hears BBC News Disgraced celebrity publicist Max Clifford did not always take his medication properly before he died of heart failure, an inquest has heard. Clifford, 74, collapsed at Littlehey Prison in Cambridgeshire, where he was serving an eight-year sentence for historical ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Poorest countries facing both obesity and malnutrition BBC News A third of the poorest countries in the world are dealing with high levels of obesity as well as under-nourishment, which leaves people too thin, according to a report in The Lancet. It says the problem is caused by global access to ultra-processed foods, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times 'Anti-Diet' is the 'diet' book you need to read headed into 2020 Seattle Times The world doesn't need another diet book, another volume of empty promises that's at odds with the fact that no matter how someone loses weight, they will likely regain much or all of that weight — sometimes even ending up heavier than their starting weight ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio AHA: Counseling on diet should focus on dietary patterns Healio To promote CV health in their patients, clinicians should recommend a healthy dietary pattern low in cholesterol, according to a science advisory from the American Heart Association published in Circulation. These healthy dietary patterns, such as the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Motley Fool Flu Season Is Starting Off Early: 10 Things You Need to Know Motley Fool It's been 16 years since we've seen influenza-related illnesses ramp up this quickly in the U.S.. Sean Williams. (TMFUltraLong). Dec 15, 2019 at 11:41AM. Author Bio. A Fool since 2010, and a graduate from UC San Diego with a B.A. in Economics, Sean ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters New autism guidelines focus in early diagnosis, treatment Reuters CHICAGO (Reuters Health) - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on Monday issued its first new autism treatment guidelines in 12 years aimed at helping doctors identify at-risk children and getting them the care they need as early as possible. Flag as irrelevant
	TheInfobiz More than one in three low- and middle-income countries face both extremes of malnutrition Medical Xpress A new approach is needed to help reduce undernutrition and obesity at the same time, as the issues become increasingly connected due to rapid changes in countries' food systems. This is especially important in low- and middle-income countries, according ... Flag as irrelevant
	Everyday Health Breast cancer risk from menopause hormones may last decades Chicago Tribune Women who use certain types of hormones after menopause still have an increased risk of developing breast cancer nearly two decades after they stop taking the pills, long-term results from a big federal study suggest. Although the risk is very small, doctors ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Many at risk of flu this Christmas, say experts BBC News Hundreds of thousands of people could have their Christmas ruined by flu, say England's top doctors who are predicting a rise in cases. They say the flu season has started early this year with lots of the virus circulating. GP consultations for flu-like illness were ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette New autism recommendations target transitions, early detection Pittsburgh Post-Gazette As Dr. Susan Levy and her co-authors updated the American Academy of Pediatrics' guidelines for autism spectrum disorder and began wading through the hundreds of research articles since the last update in 2007, they had an "aha!" moment. They realized ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Study examines causes of death in US breast cancer survivors Medical Xpress Survival rates for patients with breast cancer have improved significantly in the last four decades, and many patients will eventually die from non-cancer-related causes. Researchers recently conducted the largest population-based long-term retrospective ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Cap your alcohol at 10 drinks a week: New draft guidelines Medical Xpress New draft alcohol guidelines, released today, recommend healthy Australian women and men drink no more than ten standard drinks a week and no more than four on any one day to reduce their risk of health problems. This is a change from the previous ... Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times Flu cases are showing up earlier this year compared to recent years Seattle Times This flu season is taking off sooner than usual, with more cases than have typically been reported by this point in the year. This trend holds true for Washington state and the country as a whole, but the numbers are worse in Washington than in most other ... Flag as irrelevant
	Endocrinology Advisor AHA Recommends a Focus on Healthy Dietary Choices Over Cholesterol Cutoffs Endocrinology Advisor In advising patients about a heart-healthy diet, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends clinicians focus on promoting healthful eating patterns rather than adhering to specific cutoffs for dietary cholesterol intake.1. This move away from limiting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox 59 At least 1300 flu deaths in US so far this season, CDC estimates Fox 59 At least 1,300 people have died from the flu so far this season, according to a preliminary estimate released Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There have been at least 2.6 million flu illnesses and 23,000 flu-related hospitalizations, ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle E-cigarettes found to increase risk of chronic lung diseases San Francisco Chronicle People who smoke e-cigarettes face a significant risk of developing severe, chronic lung illnesses — such as asthma, bronchitis and emphysema — that have long been associated with smoking combustible cigarettes, according to a UCSF study released ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Samoa reports additional measles death, Claims of vaccine causing the outbreak are false Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @bactiman63. The Samoa Ministry of Health confirms a total of 5,267 measles cases have been reported to the Disease Surveillance Team, since the outbreak started. There were 57 recorded in the last 24 hours for Upolu, and no new cases ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress E-cigarettes significantly raise risk of chronic lung disease, first long-term study finds Medical Xpress E-cigarette use significantly increases a person's risk of developing chronic lung diseases like asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to new UC San Francisco research, the first longitudinal study linking ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Call to vaccinate children against flu amid 'super spreaders' warning The Guardian Senior doctors have urged parents to vaccinate their children, who are "super-spreaders" of flu, as vital NHS services are being flooded with patients this winter. Medical professionals have said jabs are the best defence against the highly infectious disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	Futurity: Research News Dendritic cells may cause autoimmune drug side effects Futurity: Research News Some drugs for autoimmune disorders, a class of biologics called TNF inhibitors, carry a risk of serious infections and even cancer. New research shows why. The findings could also lead to better treatments in the future. Autoimmune disorders such as ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSL.com There have been at least 1300 flu deaths in the US so far this season, CDC estimates KSL.com CNN — At least 1,300 people have died from the flu so far this season, according to a preliminary estimate released Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There have been at least 2.6 million flu illnesses and 23,000 flu-related ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Glangwili Hospital shuts to visitors over norovirus outbreak BBC News A hospital has shut its doors to visitors due to a norovirus outbreak. Only those with "extenuating circumstances" will be able to visit Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen and wards should be contacted directly. Anyone with an appointment who has had symptoms ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Two apples a day keeps cholesterol at bay Medical Xpress Eating two apples a day has been shown to help keep cholesterol down and fight heart disease risk according to new research. In a paper published today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a team of scientists led by the University of Reading in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Mirror.co.uk Max Clifford 'did not always taken medication correctly in prison', inquest hears Mirror.co.uk The disgraced celebrity publicist died in 2017 while serving an eight-year sentence for historical sex offences. Share. By. Sam Russell. Lucy NeedhamSenior Celebrity Reporter. 14:09, 16 DEC 2019; Updated 14:10, 16 DEC 2019. Celebs. Sign up to FREE ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Parents urged to vaccinate children against flu or face 'a Christmas to forget' The Independent Parents have been urged by medical professionals to take their children for flu jabs to prevent them from spreading the disease over the holiday season. Last week, it was reported that a rising number of patients had been admitted to hospitals and intensive ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Who were the women curing smallpox in India? The Independent Smallpox is one of the only diseases to have been eradicated by sustained human effort. But before it was eliminated in 1977, it claimed an estimated 300 million lives in the 20th century alone. The highly contagious disease was characterised by fever and a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Two standard alcoholic drinks a day no longer safe, health officials say The Guardian National Health and Medical Research Council updates guidelines for first time since 2009 and says adults should average no more than 1.4 drinks a day. Michael McGowan · @mmcgowan. Sun 15 Dec 2019 21.43 EST Last modified on Sun 15 Dec 2019 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Morning Sun HIV prevention drugs will play key role in stemming disease The Morning Sun World AIDS Day was observed on Dec. 1, bringing worldwide attention to an epidemic that continues after nearly 40 years, and still needs to be eradicated. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV today, and roughly 15 percent of them are ... Flag as irrelevant
	News-Medical.net Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes? News-Medical.net Obesity is one of the main problems, especially in the US, leading to health problems such as Type 2 diabetes. One popular diet for weight management to control diabetes is known as the low carb diet. As the name already states, in a low carb diet, ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSL.com Exercise advice on food labels could help reduce obesity, researchers say KSL.com CNN — Food labels detailing how much exercise is needed to burn off a product's calorie content could help to combat obesity, according to UK researchers. Physical activity calorie equivalent (PACE) labels could improve on labels that identify only calories ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Malaysia: The polio outbreak in Sabah one week later Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @bactiman63. On December 8, 2019, the Ministry of Health of Malaysia (MOH) announced that a case of polio (circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 -cVDPV1) was confirmed in Sabah. The case involved a three-month-old Malaysian ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk WHO hits out at junk food companies as 'twin-pronged' nutrition crisis hits global growth and development goals Telegraph.co.uk The World Health Organization has hit out at the world's largest processed food manufacturers, accusing them of fuelling a new global health crisis. Modern diets are causing major obesity and under-nutrition challenges worldwide, according to a new ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Samoa extends measles State of Emergency Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. The Samoan government announced Saturday that the State of Emergency due to the large measles outbreak has been extended until Sunday, December 29, 2019. Image/Govt of Samoa. The original State of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Star Online Curbing spread of polio virus The Star Online KUALA LUMPUR: All children under five in Sabah will be given an additional immunisation – which will be made in stages – to ensure the proliferation of the polio virus can be stopped. "A methodical plan is being drawn up and the additional immunisation ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Air pollution is breaking our hearts: Human and marine health is affected in similar ways Medical Xpress Air pollution is associated with detrimental effects on human health, including increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Research published today in The Journal of Physiology by researchers at The University of Manchester shows that the knowledge we ... Flag as irrelevant
	FBC News Media Release 15: Measles (15 Dec 2019) Reliefweb Sunil Chandra. Case update. Since the last update on December 10th 2019 there are now 21 confirmed cases of measles. The latest confirmed cases are a 13 year old from Nasilai Village in Nakelo Rewa, and a 27 year old from Saumakia Village in Naitasiri. Flag as irrelevant
	Cholesterol check: two apples a day keep heart disease away The Times The proverb on the benefits of eating an apple a day is nearly right, scientists have said. A study has found that two apples a day can do more to keep cholesterol down and lower the risk of heart disease. Researchers at the University of Reading said their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Gulf News Food that will help you get a good night's sleep Gulf News Sleep expert Holly Housby points out that foods can indeed help us get us a better night sleep. One of them is cheese, especially mozzarella, a source of tryptophan that plays a vital role in the production of serotonin and in turn sleep-inducing hormone ... Flag as irrelevant
	MinnPost Refined carbs may trigger insomnia, finds study Science Daily Date: December 11, 2019; Source: Columbia University Irving Medical Center; Summary: Women who consumed a diet high in added sugars and refined carbohydrates had a greater risk of developing insomnia, a new study has found. Share: FULL STORY ... Flag as irrelevant

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