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	health Daily update ⋅ December 25, 2019
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	BBC News We gave up Christmas to fight measles in Samoa BBC News British doctors and nurses are sacrificing a relaxing Christmas with friends and family to help save lives in a deadly measles outbreak on the other side of the world. The Pacific island of Samoa has been overwhelmed by more than 5,500 cases of the disease. Flag as irrelevant
	NPR The Decade In Global Health: New Drugs, Faster Trials, Social Media To The Rescue NPR Millions of lives were saved in the 2010s as new ways of tackling global health problems made their debut. But there is a problem with the decade's greatest medical moments. Most medical advances originate in rich countries, so they are sometimes out of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Mass. to open monitoring centers for drug users who overdose The Boston Globe Even as arguments rage over the idea of providing safe places for people to inject illegal drugs, a little-noticed effort is underway in Massachusetts to establish a different type of center with many of the same goals. The state Department of Public Health is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Tony Hawk announces mom, 94, dies after battle with Alzheimer's and dementia Fox News Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk announced Monday his mother Nancy Hawk died after a battle with dementia. She was 94. Hawk, 51, made the announcement in an Instagram post, which included several photos of himself with his mother and a heartfelt ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Could the Family Dog Lower a Child's Odds for Schizophrenia Later? U.S. News & World Report By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- You might just want to throw Fido a few extra bones for the holidays, as new research suggests that growing up with a dog may lower schizophrenia risk by as ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Holidays Tough for People with 'Shopping Disorder' WebMD TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- The holidays are peak buying time, and perhaps the worst time of the year for people who simply can't control their urge to shop. Now, research shows that the ease of online purchasing could be making things ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Vaping is taking off among younger children and 'tweens' Reuters (Reuters Health) - The proportion of e-cigarette users in the United States who started vaping by age 14 has more than tripled in the past five years, a recent study suggests. FILE PHOTO: A young man uses a vaping device at a skate park in San Francisco, ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Could the Family Dog Lower a Child's Odds for Schizophrenia Later? HealthDay By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter. TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- You might just want to throw Fido a few extra bones for the holidays, as new research suggests that growing up with a dog may lower schizophrenia risk by as much as 24%. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Travelers at Chicago, Texas, Virginia airports warned about possible measles exposure USA TODAY Holiday travel comes with the usual stresses but this year travelers in a few cities have a more serious worry: possible measles exposure. Health department officials in Chicago, Austin, Texas, and Richmond, Virginia have issued new warnings about potential ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Kids' 'Microbiome' May Play Key Role in Asthma HealthDay By Elizabeth Heubeck HealthDay Reporter. TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Microbes that live in a child's upper airway could be linked to severe asthma attacks, new research suggests. For parents, it's an all-too familiar scene: A child's ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Study: California Law Lifts Vaccination in 'High-Risk' Areas U.S. News & World Report SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A study released this week has found that a law aimed at boosting vaccination rates across California had the greatest effect in high-risk areas where the vaccination rates were the lowest. The peer-reviewed study published in ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Skin-Lightening Cream Could Cause Nerve Damage, CDC Report Warns U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- A skin-lightening cream from Mexico that contained toxic mercury left a California woman with significant central nervous system damage, doctors report in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNA Healthy Men: Absence may make the heart grow fonder, but marriage makes it beat longer especially for men Chicago Tribune Dear Health Men: I've heard that being married improves one's health. Sounds good, but is it really true? A: Regardless of your feelings about marriage, you may want to give it a try especially if you're concerned about your health. Researchers at New York ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Dallas Morning News 5 things to know to stay well this flu season in Dallas-Fort Worth The Dallas Morning News With flu activity high across the state and increasing in Dallas County, here's what you need to know to protect yourself and your family from getting sick this season. How does this flu season in Dallas County compare to past seasons? Dallas County is seeing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Swapping out eggs, white bread for oatmeal linked to lowered stroke risk Reuters (Reuters Health) - People who eat oatmeal for breakfast instead of eggs and white toast may be lowering their risk of stroke, a Danish study suggests. FILE PHOTO: A breakfast plate of boiled eggs and toast is pictured in London, Britain, July 22, 2018. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Skin-Lightening Cream Could Cause Nerve Damage, CDC Report Warns HealthDay TUESDAY, Dec. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- A skin-lightening cream from Mexico that contained toxic mercury left a California woman with significant central nervous system damage, doctors report in a case study. Many weeks after her initial hospitalization ... Flag as irrelevant
	SFGate Study finds 2016 state law lifted vaccine rates in high-risk areas SFGate SACRAMENTO — A study released this week has found that a law aimed at boosting vaccination rates across California had the greatest effect in high-risk areas where the vaccination rates were the lowest. The peer-reviewed study published Monday in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	West Virginia Public Broadcasting Why Certain Poor Shepherds In Nativity Scenes Have Huge, Misshapen Throats West Virginia Public Broadcasting Shepherds in Christmas Nativity scenes that were painted, carved or sculpted hundreds of years ago sometimes have throats with large, abnormal growths. These are realistic depictions of goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by iodine ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times Younger Stomach Cancer Patients Have A Distinct Disease, Study Says International Business Times Researchers from the Mayo Clinic have discovered that individuals under 60 years of age who suffer from stomach cancer have a certain 'genetically and clinically distinct' disease. They reported that this new, early-onset form of the disease often grows and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Flu Season Death Toll Continues To Climb In San Diego County Patch.com Flu cases countywide are at nearly double the pace from last year, with 2,456 local flu cases reported in 2019, compared to 1,336 last year. By California News Wire Services, News Partner. Dec 24, 2019 11:40 am PT ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reading Eagle A New York woman had a head cold. Her insurance company coughed up $25865 Reading Eagle Alexa Kasdan had a cold and a sore throat. The 40-year-old public policy consultant from Brooklyn, N.Y., didn't want her upcoming vacation trip ruined by strep throat. So, after it had lingered for more than a week, she decided to get it checked out. Kasdan ... Flag as irrelevant
	Observer CDC Officially Blames Vitamin E Acetate for Vaping Injuries Observer The vaping crisis appears to finally have an official scapegoat in the form of vitamin E acetate. According to a new update released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) over the weekend, they found that 48 of 51 people with vape-related ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Flu Numbers Increase, See How To Protect Yourself Patch.com As of Dec. 7, the Department of Public Health reported 204 hospitalizations and two deaths related to the flu in the metro area. By Holly Roberson, Patch Staff. Dec 24, 2019 2:16 pm ET. Reply. 0. You can still get a flu shot to help protect yourself. (Shutterstock). Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Golden retriever rescued after falling into icy, frozen pond in Cape Cod USA TODAY WEST HYANNISPORT, Mass. – Firefighters in Massachusetts rescued a golden retriever that was in a Cape Cod pond Tuesday morning. At about 8 a.m., rescuers were called to Simmons Pond for a report of two golden retrievers that had fallen through the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Could your indigestion be GERD? Medical Xpress (HealthDay)—Heartburn. Millions of people suffer from it. But what exactly is it and, most important, could it actually be something serious? Heartburn got its name from the burning sensation you get when acid that rises up from the stomach burns the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Herald & Review Dear Dr. Roach: Was fainting spell caused by high-dose flu vaccine? Herald & Review Dear Dr. Roach: I recently got the high-dose flu shot recommended for age 65 and above from my pharmacy. At the same time, I also got the second of two shots for pneumonia. I had absolutely no symptoms after the shots. I had to get up in the middle of that ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 6 South Florida 2 More Dengue Cases in Miami-Dade; Total for Year Is 14 U.S. News & World Report MIAMI (AP) — Two more cases of dengue fever have been discovered in Miami-Dade County, bringing the total for the year to 14. The Miami Herald reports that it represents an uptick in reported cases of the mosquito-borne tropical disease. It continues to ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC Action News Possible measles exposure at 5 US airports, health officials warn ABC Action News During a week of busy holiday travel, health officials are warning travelers of a possible measles exposure at five U.S. airports. According to health officials, an unidentified person, who is believed to have contracted the disease while traveling in Europe in late ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Decade-End Special: Top Diet Trends That Gained Momentum In The Past Decade NDTV Dieting has become synonymous with fad diets. Following a diet has become similar to fashion, with trends changing every year. Practitioners across the globe keep coming up with something 'new' every now and then; mostly promising to help you shed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Skin-lightening cream could cause nerve damage, CDC report warns Medical Xpress (HealthDay)—A skin-lightening cream from Mexico that contained toxic mercury left a California woman with significant central nervous system damage, doctors report in a case study. Many weeks after her initial hospitalization, the woman requires "ongoing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Woodland Daily Democrat Study: California law lifts vaccination in 'high-risk' areas Woodland Daily Democrat SACRAMENTO (AP) — A study released this week has found that a law aimed at boosting vaccination rates across California had the greatest effect in high-risk areas where the vaccination rates were the lowest. The peer-reviewed study published in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sports and Weather Right Now Alabama ups deer disease checks; CWD in neighboring states SFGate MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is increasing checks for a lethal deer disease because chronic wasting disease has been found in neighboring Mississippi and Tennessee. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is asking hunters to ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times This New Hand-Held Device Captures And Identifies Several Strains Of Viruses International Business Times The researchers at the Penn State and New York University have developed a new hand-held device that captures and identifies several strains of viruses. According to recent estimates, 1.67 million unknown strains of viruses are found in animals and many ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sequim Gazette Flu hits Peninsula hard, early Sequim Gazette Flu season has arrived early on the North Olympic Peninsula, health officials said. Influenza activity has ratcheted up in Clallam and Jefferson counties well ahead of a typical flu season, said Dr. Tom Locke, Jefferson County health officer and interim Clallam ... Flag as irrelevant
	WMC Caffeine could reduce weight gain from unhealthy diet, study finds WMC (CNN) – Worried about packing on pounds this holiday season? Drink some coffee! Drinking four cups of coffee daily could reduce weight gain from a diet high in fat and sugar, according to a new study. For the study, scientists at the University of Illinois ... Flag as irrelevant
	KGMI Second Washington state child dies of flu-related complications KGMI TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A Pierce County child under the age of five died from flu-related complications. That's according to the Tacoma Pierce Health Department. Doctors say it's the same strain of virus that led to the death of a child in King County last week. Flag as irrelevant
	WTVD-TV 4 cups of coffee per day could reduce weight gain, study says WTVD-TV Worried about packing on the pounds this holiday season? Researchers say coffee may do the trick when it comes to staying trim. Findings from a new study suggest drinking four cups of coffee a day could reduce weight gain from a diet high in fat and sugar. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Oregon child dies of flu-related illness: health officials Fox News A child in Oregon has died of flu-related illness, according to Oregon Health Authority officials. MAINE SEES FIRST FLU DEATH OF SEASON, STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY. In its weekly surveillance report for influenza and respiratory viruses released on ... Flag as irrelevant
	KOCO Oklahoma City Worried about holiday weight gain? Caffeine could be the solution KOCO Oklahoma City From Christmas cookies and treats to heavy holiday meals, many worry about packing on the pounds this time of year. The solution could be as simple as a cup of coffee. Advertisement. Drinking four cups of coffee daily could reduce weight gain from a diet ... Flag as irrelevant
	INQUIRER.net Postmenopause may favor microbiota associated with endometrial cancer — study INQUIRER.net American researchers at the Mayo Clinic have identified a vaginal microbiota signature linked to endometrial cancer, which they believe to be partly promoted by postmenopause. Endometrial cancer is detected when there is an abnormal proliferation of cells ... Flag as irrelevant
	ITV News Christmas Eve hospital wedding for terminally ill bride ITV News Hospital staff have organised a Christmas Eve wedding so a terminally ill patient could marry her partner of 21 years. Staff at Ysbyty Gwynedd organised an entire wedding in just a few days to make sure Duane and Lynda Bailey's day was as special as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Herald Publicist Boys born to obese mothers 'have worse motor skills and at age 3 and lower IQ at age 7' Herald Publicist Boys born to overweight moms 'have worse motor abilities and at age three and decrease IQ at age 7 as a result of they're much less prone to get the appropriate vitamins within the womb'. Researchers discovered a 'important' hyperlink between IQ and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yorkshire Evening Post Why drinking four cups of coffee a day over Christmas could stop you gaining weight Yorkshire Evening Post Caffeine was found to reduce fat absorption by 22 per cent and reduce weight gain by 16 per cent. In a study of rats, University of Illinois scientists found that caffeine limited weight gain and cholesterol production, despite a diet that was high in fat and sugar. Flag as irrelevant
	INQUIRER.net Magnesium could lower risk of fatal coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women INQUIRER.net New United States research has found that postmenopausal women who eat a diet higher in magnesium may have a lower risk of fatal coronary heart disease. Led by researchers at Brown University, the new study looked at 153,569 postmenopausal women ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTVM Seasonal flu activity continues to increase in Ga., Ala., and nearly 30 other states WTVM COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Seasonal flu activity has elevated in the United States for the past six weeks. It has continued to increase in Georgia, Alabama, and nearly 30 other states. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1,800 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Firstpost 10 great health podcasts you might want to start 2020 with Firstpost Earlier this month, LeBron James, an American basketball player and global sports icon, announced a tie-up with Calm, a meditation app, to record 10-minute audio segments promoting mental healthcare. In a 30-second commercial for Calm, James was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthcare News Reports More HIV+ men know undetectable viral levels mean AIDS virus can't spread KFGO News By Lisa Rapaport. (Reuters Health) - A growing number of sexual minority men understand that HIV can't be transmitted by people with undetectable viral levels, but a new study suggests men living with HIV have a better grasp of the facts than men who don't ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sky Statement Three die from flu in as many days Sky Statement Vaccination against the flu. (photo credit: CLALIT HEALTH SERVICES). A 19-year-old man died from the flu on Tuesday, the third such death in as many days, as influenza season reared its head across the country. Hillel Dahbash, 19, from Neria in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Jerusalem Post Teenager, 19-year-old youth, die from flu The Jerusalem Post A 19-year-old man died from the flu on Tuesday, as data released by the Health Ministry on Tuesday showed a decrease of 1.5% of the public getting flu shots. Statistics showed 15.7% of citizens were vaccinated in 2019, compared to 17.2% in 2018 and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pulse Nigeria The top 10 most googled health questions of 2019 - and their answers Pulse Nigeria Google has released the most popular health-related questions asked on the search engine over the past year. 'How to lower blood pressure?' ranks as the most googled health question. Below are all the health questions asked since January 1, 2019, and ... Flag as irrelevant

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