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	health Daily update ⋅ January 11, 2020
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	NPR Chinese Virologists Are Fighting A New Outbreak. Here's What They're Looking For NPR A new strain of coronavirus has been discovered in China. Health officials think it's the likely culprit in a pneumonia outbreak in the central city of Wuhan, where 59 people have been diagnosed with mysterious viral lung infections since early December. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Arousal Syndrome No Cause for Shame, Doctors Say Medscape For Linda Cataldo, it started with a bladder infection and lasted on and off for 15 years. The pain would be excruciating, triggered multiple times a day by something as simple as sitting too long or wearing clothing that chafed. Her condition is called persistent ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal SARS Experience Guides China's Effort to Contain New Virus Wall Street Journal WUHAN, China—A respiratory virus has sickened dozens in central China and put other regions and nearby countries on alert. Here at the center of the crisis, experience with the deadly SARS virus and what appears to be a less virulent outbreak have ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Alcohol Deaths Have Risen Sharply, Particularly Among Women The New York Times The number of women drinking dangerous amounts of alcohol is rising sharply in the United States. That finding was among several troubling conclusions in an analysis of death certificates published Friday by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Unusual flu virus is hitting children hard and this season's vaccine is a poor match Washington Post This season's influenza vaccine does not match the unusual viral strain that is dominating flu activity across the United States and may be one reason for the severe infections in children so far, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Arousal Syndrome No Cause for Shame, Doctors Say WebMD Jan. 10, 2020 -- For Linda Cataldo, it started with a bladder infection and lasted on and off for 15 years. The pain would be excruciating, triggered multiple times a day by something as simple as sitting too long or wearing clothing that chafed. Her condition is ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Signs of early-onset Alzheimer's: When not to worry, and when to see a doctor The Boston Globe Forgetting where you parked is not reason for concern. "The problem is when you start forgetting that you drove your car to work that day." By Elizabeth Gehrman,Updated January 10, 2020, in 16 hours. alexey_m - stock.adobe.com. It's one of our biggest fears ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Alcohol-related deaths in US have doubled since 1999: Study ABC News Alcohol-related deaths in the United States have doubled among people at least 16 years old since 1999, according to a new study. Published recently in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research by researchers from the National Institute on Alcohol ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com 2 prominent flu strains are hitting kids and the young particularly hard this season NBCNews.com This season's flu continues to hit children and young adults particularly hard, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting Friday that there have been twice as many pediatric flu deaths so far this year than at the same time last year. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Medicaid expansion may have saved thousands from drug overdose deaths Washington Post Expanding Medicaid rolls under the Affordable Care Act may have saved as many as 8,132 people from fatal opioid overdoses, virtually all involving heroin and fentanyl, a study released Friday suggests. The research is the latest evidence that allowing more ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Magazine Mystery virus found in Wuhan resembles bat viruses but not SARS, Chinese scientist says Science Magazine SHANGHAI—A new coronavirus identified by Chinese scientists is the putative cause of an outbreak of unusual pneumonia in the central city of Wuhan, according to Chinese news reports yesterday. In an interview today with Science , Xu Jianguo, head of an ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com This flu season could be one of the worst in years. NJ hospitals are bracing for a surge in cases. nj.com Inside Saint Barnabas Medical Center, a line of patients had formed at the triage nurse's station. Dr. Christopher Freer noticed the 10 or so people Tuesday morning, standing near the entrance of the emergency room in Livingston. They hadn't been examined ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Researchers identify molecular characteristics of leptomeningeal melanoma metastases Medical Xpress Patients with advanced melanoma who develop metastases in the leptomeninges, the fluid filled membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, have an extremely dismal prognosis. Most patients only survive for 8 to 10 weeks after diagnosis. One reason ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Man infected with mysterious virus in China dies after outbreak Reuters SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A 61-year-old man has died from pneumonia in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in an outbreak of a yet to be identified virus while seven others are in critical condition, the Wuhan health authorities said on Saturday. In total, 41 people ... Flag as irrelevant
	PBS NewsHour Cancer deaths are declining because fewer Americans are smoking PBS NewsHour Five decades after the U.S. surgeon general first warned Americans against smoking cigarettes, the nation finally is starting to reap the health benefits of fewer people smoking, according to a report out this week. Researchers from the American Cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Third Michigander Dies After Vaping Lung Injury: Health Officials Patch.com Michigan's health officials say vaping is behind the lung-related injury that has killed a third man in the state following the outbreak. By Jessica Strachan, Patch Staff. Jan 10, 2020 11:44 am ET | Updated Jan 10, 2020 11:45 am ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal Virus in China Is Part of a Growing Threat Wall Street Journal The virus implicated in a mysterious outbreak of pneumonia in central China is in a class of pathogens that are a growing player in global infectious disease epidemics. The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Chinese scientists identified a new type of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News College student diagnosed with measles visited restaurants, retail stores, airport ABC News A college student in Boston has been diagnosed with measles, health officials said Friday. MORE: 800 unvaccinated school kids told to stay home today in Seattle. The student, who attends Northeastern University and lives in Boston, was diagnosed on Jan. Flag as irrelevant
	The Weather Channel 17 Things You Probably Didn't Know About The Flu The Weather Channel A young woman lying on bed. (Getty Images/Roos Koole). Flu season is officially in full swing: According to the CDC, at least 6.6 million people have caught the flu so far this season, and it has sent 55,000 people to the hospital. But even though flu season ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Boston college student diagnosed with measles may have exposed others to disease Fox News Heads up, Boston residents: A Northeastern college student who spent time in at least 10 different locations while infected with measles may have exposed others to the highly contagious disease. The Boston Health Commission on Thursday said the student, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com This Year's Flu Shot Doesn't Match What's Circulating. Here's What That Means. Livescience.com There's more bad news about the flu: The main strain of flu that's circulating right now doesn't exactly match what's in this year's flu shot, according to a new report. However, the strain in the vaccine may still be close enough to offer some protection, officials ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio One night of sleep loss may increase risk for Alzheimer's disease Healio No sleep for one night increased levels of the Alzheimer's disease biomarker tau among young, healthy men, according to results of a two-condition crossover study published in Neurology. "Based on the emerging line of data, it is becoming clearer that sleep ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Scientists examine how a gut infection may produce chronic symptoms Medical Xpress Sometimes the end of an intestinal infection is just the beginning of more misery. Of those who contract traveler's diarrhea, for example, an unlucky few go on to develop irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract. Scientists ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Reducing tongue fat could improve sleep apnea Healio Losing tongue fat was associated with improvements in sleep apnea severity, a recent study showed. The findings suggest that tongue fat could be a new therapeutic target for sleep apnea treatment, according to researchers. "Our data show that reductions in ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Cuomo Activates Flu Emergency System as Cases Spike U.S. News & World Report New York activated an emergency preparedness system as the number of flu cases and hospitalizations from the virus have increased across the state. Flu activity levels are high and widespread throughout the state, the Centers for Disease Control and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal China Reports First Death From New Coronavirus Wall Street Journal A new virus implicated in a pneumonia outbreak in central China killed a 61-year-old man there, Chinese health authorities said Saturday. It was the first death of the outbreak in the city of Wuhan, where 59 people have been quarantined. Chinese scientists ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress A molecular switch for repairing central nervous system disorders Medical Xpress A molecular switch has the ability to turn on a substance in animals that repairs neurological damage in disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS), Mayo Clinic researchers discovered. The early research in animal models could advance an already approved ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Vaping Illness Tracker: 2602 Cases and 58 Deaths The New York Times The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state agencies have reported 2,602 lung injury cases that required hospitalization and 58 deaths linked to vaping. Cases of lung illness. Deaths. 1. 10. 50. 100. 150. 250. Mont. Minn. Mass. Ore. 3. Mich. 2. Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com A Boston student has measles. What you should know. Boston.com A Northeastern student was diagnosed with measles on Wednesday, and Boston health officials are warning the public that the individual visited busy, public locations across the city while they were contagious, including Logan Airport. The student, who lives ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com A Man Developed an 'Eggshell' in His Testicle Due to Parasitic Worms Livescience.com An 80-year-old man in India developed a bizarre, eggshell-like material around his testicle — the result of a rare reaction to a chronic infection, according to a new report of the case. The man first went to the doctor because he was experiencing symptoms of a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bustle What's The Purpose Of Dry January? Everything You Need To Know About The Alcohol-Free Month Bustle Deciding to not drink for a month will be a personal choice for anyone who tries it, but those who participate in Dry January may want to give the body a break after a boozy holiday, as well as a way to set goals for the new year, check in, or save money. Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Veterans' Study Shows Genetic Origins of Anxiety WebMD By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter. FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- New research involving the DNA of 200,000 U.S. veterans suggests that there really is such a thing as a "worry gene." Researchers have identified six genetic variants linked to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Minnesota infant dies of whooping cough, first such death in state in 7 years Fox News Minnesota health officials this week announced a whooping cough-related death of an infant in the state. In a news release on Wednesday, officials with the Minnesota Department of Health said the infant was diagnosed with whooping cough, also known as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Flu Outbreak Plagues California With 16 News Deaths Patch.com The flu season ramped up over the holidays and continues to cause sicken thousands up and down the state. By Paige Austin, Patch Staff. Jan 10, 2020 11:34 pm PT. Reply. 0. Sixteen more Californians deaths from the flu were confirmed in the first week of ... Flag as irrelevant
	FactCheck.org Trump Takes Undue Credit for Cancer Progress FactCheck.org In a tweet, President Donald Trump boasted of the lowest cancer death rate on record, and implied that his administration was responsible for the achievement. While he's right about the statistic, the improved death rate is the result of decades-long efforts on ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Languages affected differently by brain disease BBC News There are differences in the way English and Italian speakers are affected by dementia-related language problems, a small study suggests. While English speakers had trouble pronouncing words, Italian speakers came out with shorter, simpler sentences. Flag as irrelevant
	Quartz Cancer deaths in the US are falling faster than ever Quartz On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the American Cancer Society published the latest data collected on cancer deaths in the US. The threat of dying of cancer looms large in America, especially as the average citizen grows wealthier and lives longer. Each added year of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge While survival rates soar for other cancers, funding gaps limit progress on cervical and uterine cancer The Verge The survival rates for cervical and uterine cancer have been stagnant for years, even as the number of deaths from cancer in the United States dropped overall. This week, the American Cancer Society announced the largest reduction in cancer deaths ever ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN International US hospitals raise alarm about higher-than-normal RSV cases in young children CNN International (CNN) Pediatricians across the United States are sounding the alarm about unusually high numbers of young children being admitted to emergency departments due to respiratory syncytial virus infection or RSV, a common virus that causes cold-like ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Flu Activity Keeps Up In New Year: Cases In Washington Patch.com Despite the prevalence of the virus nationwide, confirmed flu cases actually dropped nationally during the first week of 2020. By Lucas Combos, Patch Staff. Jan 10, 2020 7:42 pm PT. Reply. 0. Washington has confirmed 30 deaths this season resulting from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes The End Of The Flu: Can We Immunize The World Against A Seasonal Killer? Forbes Christmas season just ended, and there's a good chance you heard John Lennon's "Xmas Time" on the radio. Lennon wrote the song with Yoko Ono as a Vietnam War protest as well, singing near the end, "The war is over, if you want it." You may say Lennon ... Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com The flu: It is here, and you should get vaccinated oregonlive.com Flu activity was high in 33 states in the week ending Jan. 4, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By Fedor Zarkhin | The Oregonian/OregonLive. While flu cases in Oregon and nationally appeared to fall last week, that doesn't ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox6now.com Study of 200000 veterans identifies genetic links to anxiety fox6now.com A massive genetic study in nearly 200,000 veterans with anxiety is providing new insights into how and why people may be predisposed to anxiety issues. The genome-wide association study was the "largest-ever study" looking into genes that could be ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Pressure builds on China to share info on new coronavirus CIDRAP On Twitter and other forums, pressure is growing on China to share genetic sequences and other details about the new coronavirus implicated this week in an unexplained pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan. So far, the only official announcements on cases came ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 China Reports 1st Death From New Type of Coronavirus The New York Times BEIJING — Health authorities in the central Chinese city of Wuhan on Saturday reported the country's first death from a new type of coronavirus. The Wuhan Municipal Health Commission said that seven other people were in critical condition. It said a total of ... Flag as irrelevant
	PhillyVoice.com Scientists have yet to 'cure' cancer, but significant advancements have improved survival rates PhillyVoice.com Cancer touches almost everyone – one in two men and one in three women can expect a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetimes. This is why so many people are personally dedicated to fight it, from the hospital to the laboratory, and through ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Malaysia reports additional polio cases Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @bactiman63. In a follow-up on the polio situation in Sabah, Malaysia, the Ministry of Health reports two additional polio cases, bringing the case tally to three. The first case was a three-month-old boy from Tuaran, Sabah reported on Dec. 8. Flag as irrelevant
	Minneapolis Star Tribune Minnesota study links pot use in pregnancy to infant health risks Minneapolis Star Tribune Researchers in Minnesota and Iowa have found greater risks of social and emotional problems in infants whose mothers consumed marijuana during pregnancy. Using results of a developmental screening tool for 1-year-olds, the researchers found that 9.1% ... Flag as irrelevant
	WUSA9.com VERIFY: Yes, in terms of illness, this flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in a decade WUSA9.com QUESTION: Is this flu season predicted to be one of the worst in a decade? ANSWER: Yes, in terms of the number of people getting sick and going to the doctor. No, in terms of number of hospitalizations and deaths. SOURCES: Dr. Anthony Fauci - director of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Complex US Cancer Death Rate Sees Largest Single-Year Decline (UPDATE) Complex UPDATED 1/10, 9:20 a.m. ET: Trump tried to insert himself into the happy news, tweeting, "U.S. Cancer Death Rate Lowest In Recorded History! A lot of good news coming out of this Administration." Gary M. Reedy, CEO of the American Cancer Society and ... Flag as irrelevant

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