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	health Daily update ⋅ January 20, 2020
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	Washington Post China virus: Surge in new cases raises concerns about human transmission ahead of holiday travel season Washington Post BEIJING — Spring Festival in China is always a logistical exercise of mind-blowing proportions: hundreds of millions of people traveling on planes, trains, buses and taxis to return to their hometowns to ring in the new lunar year with their families. It is the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News China coronavirus: Number of cases jumps as virus spreads to new cities BBC News Chinese authorities have reported 139 new cases of a mysterious virus in two days, marking the first time that the infection has been confirmed in the country outside of Wuhan city. The new cases were identified in the cities of Wuhan, Beijing and Shenzhen. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters UK China confirms spread of new virus as cases surge Reuters UK BEIJING (Reuters) - An outbreak of a new coronavirus in China has spread to more cities, Chinese authorities said on Monday, as the number of patients tripled and a third person died, stoking concerns about containment of the illness. This video file cannot ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Wuhan nCoV outbreak quadruples, spreads within China CIDRAP A surge of newly confirmed novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) cases since Friday in Wuhan has pushed the outbreak total to 198 cases, some of them with no apparent links to the outbreak market, and health officials today announced a case in Shenzhen, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American Old Drug, New Tricks: Existing Medicines Show Promise in Fighting Cancer Scientific American Drugs originally developed to treat diseases ranging from diabetes to alcoholism may have applications in cancer treatment, according to a new study. Researchers tested thousands of existing medications, many of which have already been approved by the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News 17 new cases of SARS-like virus reported in China, officials say ABC News Chinese officials have announced 17 new cases of the new coronavirus, a SARS-like illness that began to spread in Wuhan, China, in December. The total number of coronavirus infections in Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak, is now at 62, Hong Kong's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Don't be a jerk when you see your doctor — it can affect your care. Washington Post Was that a grin-and-bear-it expression your doctor flashed when greeting you? In what may be a well-kept professional secret, physicians dread encounters with about 15 percent of their patients. In 1978, the New England Journal of Medicine published what ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Why getting enough vitamin D in wintertime is so important Washington Post Winter is upon us and so is the risk of vitamin D deficiency and infections. Vitamin D — which is made in our skin following sunlight exposure and also found in oily fish (mackerel, tuna and sardines), mushrooms and fortified dairy and nondairy substitutes — is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Can You Overdose on Vitamins? Healthline Taking vitamins is part of the daily routine of millions of people worldwide. Though directions for safe dosing are listed on most supplement bottles, it's common practice to take more than what's recommended. Consumers are bombarded with health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Infection Control Today Tackling Respiratory Illnesses During the Flu Season Takes Persistence, Time Infection Control Today Rebecca Leach, RN, BSN, MPH, CIC, has been an infection preventionist since 2010, with a background in nursing and epidemiology. Leach, a regular contributor to Infection Control Today, currently works at a healthcare system in Phoenix that includes 5 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Shape Magazine What Causes Cervical Cancer? Plus, 6 Warning Signs Every Woman Should Know Shape Magazine Early detection is critical, but signs and symptoms of cervical cancer can be tough to spot. Here's what you should know that could help save your life. Start Slideshow. 1 of 12. Pin More. Facebook Twitter Email Send Text Message. What Is Cervical Cancer? Flag as irrelevant
	TIME 17 More People Diagnosed With Deadly Viral Pneumonia in China TIME (BEIJING) — Seventeen more people in central China have been diagnosed with a new form of viral pneumonia that has killed two patients and placed other countries on alert as millions of Chinese travel for Lunar New Year holidays. In total, 62 cases of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress China reports 17 new cases of mystery virus Medical Xpress China reported 17 new cases of the mysterious SARS-like virus on Sunday, including three people in serious condition, heightening fears ahead of China's Lunar New Year holiday when hundreds of millions of people move around the country. The new ... Flag as irrelevant
	Korea Biomedical Review Eating More Vegetables Did Not Affect Prostate Cancer Progression The New York Times Men with early stage prostate cancer are often advised to increase their intake of vegetables to lower the risk for progression to more serious disease. But now a randomized trial has found that vegetables, whatever other health benefits they may confer, have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Flu Hits Young People Hard This Season: Cases In Ohio Patch.com Pediatric deaths related to the flu are more than double what they were this time last year, with the reported number now at 39. By Chris Mosby, Patch Staff. Jan 20, 2020 6:00 am ET | Updated Jan 20, 2020 7:03 am ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News HPV puts 'strain' on sex and dating BBC News Mercedes was so confident her smear test would come back clear that she was chatting to a friend on the phone as she opened the letter. But she was left shocked and confused when, at 24, she read that the cells in her cervix had started to change, caused ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hartford Courant Tales of the tick patrol: Scientists track deadly Lyme Disease across Connecticut Hartford Courant On a sunny, cool day as fall gave way to winter, a team of biologists and technicians dragged white cloths through the underbrush at Lord Creek Farm in Lyme. They were looking for blacklegged ticks, which carry Lyme disease and four other deadly illnesses. Flag as irrelevant
	Bangor Daily News A Lyme disease vaccine for mice could help prevent human infections Bangor Daily News HARTFORD, Connecticut — Connecticut researchers are involved in a new and potentially important effort to break the cycle of infections among wild animals and ticks that leads to the transmission of Lyme disease to humans. The key is finding a way to give ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Delay Onset Dementia and Alzheimer Disease with Foot Reflexology Patch.com Anyone who suffers from dementia or Alzheimer's knows how terrible these diseases are. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to waste away and die. What is Alzheimer Disease? While scientists continue to unravel the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Financial Express Millions go hungry in wealthy Canada - and some die young as a result Reuters ROME (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Canadians who cannot afford regular meals are more likely to die early, according to a study released on Monday, showing that people are dying from hunger even in wealthy countries. The study of more than half a ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET China's coronavirus outbreak: Everything we know about the deadly new virus CNET A man in Wuhan, China wears a face mask. Getty Images. A never-before-seen virus, detected in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, has claimed two lives and infected dozens of Chinese citizens with a pneumonia-like illness. It was first reported to the World ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Premature menopause increases the risk of multiple health problems in your 60s Medical Xpress Women who experience premature menopause are almost three times more likely to develop multiple, chronic medical problems in their 60s compared to women who went through the menopause at the age of 50 or 51. These are the findings from a study of ... Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE Lyme disease vaccine for mice might help prevent human infections TribLIVE About a minute ago. HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut researchers are involved in a new and potentially important effort to break the cycle of infections among wild animals and ticks that leads to the transmission of Lyme disease to humans. The key is ... Flag as irrelevant
	How Do You Deal with Roadblocks on the Cancer Journey? Curetoday.com Life with cancer is filled with ups and downs, but how do you deal with the roadblocks that are placed in your way? We recently asked CURE®'s social media audience how they coped with setbacks in their cancer journey. Here are some of their responses: Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Reaching out: How caring letters help in suicide prevention CBS News By most accounts Kevin Hines shouldn't be alive; at age 19 he jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge. "I remember the fall vividly," he told correspondent Lee Cowan. "Twenty-five stories, 75 miles an hour, four seconds." Although the fall shattered his back, ... Flag as irrelevant
	EcoWatch Sorry, You Might Get the Flu Twice This Year — Here's Why EcoWatch By Julia Ries. Two flu strains are overlapping each other this flu season. This means you can get sick twice from different flu strains. While the flu vaccine isn't a perfect match, it's the best defense against the flu. To say this flu season has been abnormal is an ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Becoming less active and gaining weight: Downsides of becoming an adult EurekAlert (press release) Leaving school and getting a job both lead to a drop in the amount of physical activity, while becoming a mother is linked to increased weight gain, conclude two reviews published today and led by researchers at the University of Cambridge. Many people ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times Researchers Used This Common Kitchen Ingredient To Kill Cancer Cells International Business Times With more than 17 million cases diagnosed every year, cancer is one of the leading causes of death throughout the world. Previous studies have explored several nanoparticles to treat cancer. However, there has been a lot of concerns pertaining to its ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSTP Twin Cities foundation applauds new effort to improve Lyme disease testing, treatment KSTP Updated: January 19, 2020 11:13 PM. There is a multi-million dollar effort to improve testing, treatment and awareness for a fast-growing tick-borne illness. Lyme disease and co-infections have affected several thousand Minnesotans and many others in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Futurity: Research News Rewards improve visual learning, but only after sleep Futurity: Research News Rewards improve performance on a visual perceptual task only if participants sleep after training, according to a new study. The new findings may have particular implications for students tempted to sacrifice sleep in favor of late-night study sessions, says ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times Symptoms Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Can Be Found On Your Tongue International Business Times Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that plays important functions in the body. For instance, it is essential for the brain to be in optimum health. It is also vital for the nerve tissues, and it is also needed for the proper production of the body's red blood cells. Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mail Mothers 'weigh nearly three pounds more on average than childless women of the same age' Daily Mail Women put on an extra three pounds in weight after becoming mothers compared with those who remain childless, major research has revealed. Advertisement. The lifestyle changes that come with parenthood often lead to long-term weight gain, according to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Post Ahh-choo! Flu season hits hard in the Tar Heel State Charlotte Post Time to break out the hand sanitizer – flu season is officially underway with initial reports predicting it could be among the worst flu seasons to hit in a decade. Health officials in North Carolina and beyond are watching hospital admissions and doctor visit ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk Why leaving school and becoming a parent are bad for the waistline Telegraph.co.uk Becoming a parent adds 2.8 lbs (1.3kg) to new mothers but fathers are not affected, new analysis shows. In fact, gaining weight and becoming less active are an inevitable downside of adulthood that affect most people when they leave school, the University of ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Guardian Cervical cancer could be eliminated in England, experts say The Guardian Experts say cervical cancer could be eliminated in England through a combination of the vaccine and NHS screening, which will now test every woman for HPV, the virus that causes most cases of the disease. NHS England's experts say there is potential to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress No smoking four weeks before operation cuts risks: WHO Medical Xpress Patients who stop smoking at least four weeks before an operation significantly reduce the risk of having postsurgical complications because their blood flow improves, according to a study published Monday. The World Health Organisation (WHO) study ... Flag as irrelevant
	KATV UAMS continues HPV vaccine trial, pushing for more participants and funding KATV Little Rock (KATV) — Researchers at UAMS are making strides to recruit the final 13 people needed to continue their clinical trial developing a new HPV vaccine. According to trial researchers, Arkansas has the highest number of new cervical cancer cases ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Independent Botched filler complaints double in one year, campaigners warn The Independent Complaints over botched aesthetic fillers have doubled in the last year, a campaign group reports. Save Face, which is a national register of accredited practitioners who provide non-surgical cosmetic treatments, received more than 1,300 complaints from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Metro Man's arm 'exploded' after catheter was put in wrong Metro Tony Bellingham thought his career, which has seen him make jewellery for Princess Diana, was over (Picture: Triangle News). Share this article via facebookShare this article via twitterShare this article via whatsapp ... Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo Style Early menopause 'triples a woman's risk of multiple health issues' Yahoo Style Women who go through the menopause early may be three times more likely to suffer multiple health issues in later life, research suggests. Scientists from The University of Queensland in Brisbane looked at more than 5,000 women aged 40-to-50 over 20 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Columbus Dispatch Pediatric research | Glucose monitoring sensor convenient for patients The Columbus Dispatch Type 1 diabetes — sometimes called juvenile diabetes even though it affects people of all ages — is an incurable autoimmune disease. It accounts for approximately 10% of the more than 420 million global cases of diabetes. With Type 1 diabetes (T1D), the ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV This Blood Test May Predict Onset Of Tuberculosis NDTV Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have revealed a blood test could predict the onset of tuberculosis three to six months before people become unwell, a finding which could help better target antibiotics and save countless lives. For the findings ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Zealand Herald Whooping cough bug becoming 'smarter', researchers warn New Zealand Herald By RNZ. Australian researchers are warning that whooping cough is evolving, and new vaccines will be key to combat it in the future. New South Wales researchers examined various strains of whooping cough bacteria and their behaviour. They found some ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Mail Early onset of menopause can TRIPLE health risks in later life, new research suggests Daily Mail Women who go through an early menopause are three times more likely to suffer from chronic health problems later in life, research shows. Advertisement. Those whose periods stop before the age of 40 are at greater risk of diabetes, heart disease, strokes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Vancouver Sun Participants needed for UBC study into opioid treatment to aid painful spinal-cord injuries Vancouver Sun Participants are needed for a study on a drug that combines oxycodone and naloxone in an attempt to curb the constipation caused by opioids. Denise Ryan. Updated: January 19, 2020. Dr. Andrei Krassioukov inside the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre at ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Week without smoking starts Sunday, urging Quebecers to quit CBC.ca Quebec actor Patrice Godin, who almost died of cardiovascular disease, is urging Quebecers to quit smoking. Godin is the spokesperson for a week-long smoking awareness campaign, Semaine pour un Québec sans tabac. "The idea that I could be sick, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	RNZ Whooping cough bug becoming 'smarter', researchers warn TVNZ Australian researchers are warning that whooping cough is evolving, and new vaccines will be key to combat it in the future. 1 NEWS. The importance of whooping cough vaccination. Source: Breakfast ... Flag as irrelevant
	Firstpost Magic mushrooms and ecstasy help to treat PTSD in clinical trials Firstpost Party drugs like magic mushrooms and ecstasy are banned in most countries around the world. Yet, a small set of researchers are now uncovering a new, therapeutic use for these psychedelics: to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Magic mushrooms ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times No need to worry about kids using smartphones The Straits Times SAN FRANCISCO • It has become common wisdom that too much time spent on smartphones and social media is responsible for a recent spike in anxiety, depression and other mental health problems, especially among teenagers. But a growing number of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Independent.ie 10 tips to avoid injury while exercising Independent.ie Surveys investigating Irish people's New Year's resolutions consistently rank "to exercise more" as one of the top three pledges made. This is great news because exercise is medicine and, according to the American College of Sports Medicine, adults should ... Flag as irrelevant

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