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	health Daily update ⋅ January 29, 2020
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	Washington Post Fears of coronavirus infection have university officials responding quickly Washington Post University officials in the United States are scrambling to prepare for the potential arrival of the novel coronavirus on their campuses, even as the health crisis already affects research, travel and, in a few cases, daily life. At Arizona State University, where a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Researchers Are Racing to Make a Coronavirus Vaccine. Will It Help? The New York Times In the early days of January, as cases of a strange, pneumonia-like illness were reported in China, researchers at the National Institutes of Health in Maryland readied themselves to hunt for a vaccine to prevent the new disease. They had clues that a ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Must-Know Vocab For Wuhan Coronavirus: From Droplets To Zoonotic NPR The world is being flooded with perhaps unfamiliar words and phrases in coverage of the newly discovered coronavirus — starting with the very word "coronavirus." (see below for definition). It's useful to understand relevant medical terms during a time of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN The memory of SARS looms over the Wuhan virus. Here's how the outbreaks compare CNN Hong Kong (CNN) The Wuhan coronavirus has sparked alarm around the world, but in Asia, it's also brought up memories of a deadly virus. To many, the latest outbreak feels eerily similar to 2003, when severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) swept ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Scientists Hope New Tech Aids Coronavirus Vaccine Medscape A vaccine against the new Chinese coronavirus could be ready to be tested in people as soon as April, but it will still have a long way to go before being widely available. The candidate vaccine will likely be based on a new technology that has been tested in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint WHO Weighs Science and Politics in Global Virus Emergency Decision The New York Times GENEVA/LONDON — Most of the World Health Organization's (WHO) criteria for declaring a global emergency have been met, but it is awaiting clear evidence of a sustained spread of the new coronavirus outside China before doing so, some experts and ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Scientists Hope New Tech Aids Coronavirus Vaccine WebMD Jan. 28, 2020 -- A vaccine against the new Chinese coronavirus could be ready to be tested in people as soon as April, but it will still have a long way to go before being widely available. The candidate vaccine will likely be based on a new technology that has ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN US Beefs Up Screening of Travelers for New Virus From China The New York Times WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials offered a reality check Tuesday about the scary new virus from China: They're expanding screenings of international travelers and taking other precautions but for now, they insist the risk to Americans is very low. Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Ohio health officials 'stand ready' as they await coronavirus testing results cleveland.com OXFORD, Ohio — Classes continued Tuesday at Miami University, and Ohio health officials are encouraging calm as health officials continue to investigate two suspected cases of coronavirus on campus. It will be at least 48 hours until the Centers for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Chinese Exchange Student In Philadelphia Cleared Of Conoravirus Patch.com William Penn Charter in Philadelphia said the Chinese Foreign exchange student's test came back negative for coronavirus. By Max Bennett, Patch Staff. Jan 28, 2020 11:31 am ET | Updated Jan 28, 2020 11:32 am ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Beast Coronavirus Case at Arizona State Sparks Panic, Petition Daily Beast The diagnosis of a patient with novel 2019 coronavirus at Arizona State University earlier this week has inspired a surging petition to cancel classes at the school's Tempe campus amid lingering uncertainty about how easily the infection can spread. Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Coronavirus screening expands to 20 US airports; researchers start work on a new vaccine Livescience.com U.S. health officials are working to prevent an outbreak at home while developing treatments and preventative countermeasures. Shares. coronavirus in the lung. Coronaviruses in lung tissue. (Image: © Shutterstock). Fifteen additional U.S. airports will begin ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR As China's Coronavirus Cases Rise, US Agencies Map Out Domestic Containment Plans NPR China has reported a large surge of cases of the novel coronavirus — upping its count from under 3,000 to over 4,500 as of Tuesday morning. More than 100 deaths have been reported. It is spreading rapidly in many provinces, and sporadic cases have now ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Researchers are racing to make a coronavirus vaccine. Will it help? Chicago Tribune In the early days of January, as cases of a strange, pneumonialike illness were reported in China, researchers at the National Institutes of Health in Maryland readied themselves to hunt for a vaccine to prevent the new disease. They had clues that a ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times FDA Warns Purell to Stop Claiming It Can Prevent Ebola or Flu The New York Times The Food and Drug Administration has warned the maker of Purell hand sanitizers to stop claiming its products can prevent people from catching the flu, Ebola virus, the MRSA superbug and norovirus. In a notice dated Jan. 17, the F.D.A. told Purell's maker, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times How Do Bats Live With So Many Viruses? The New York Times If previous outbreaks of coronavirus are any indication, the Wuhan strain that is now spreading may eventually be traced back to bats. Dr. Peter Daszak, president of EcoHealth Alliance, who has been working in China for 15 years studying diseases that jump ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN This map tracks the coronavirus in real time CNN (CNN) The number of novel coronavirus cases is changing quickly. A real-time tracking map shows us just how quickly. The map from Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering follows coronavirus cases across the world. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post What's new in the China virus outbreak Washington Post More than 4,500 cases of a new viral respiratory illness have been confirmed since an outbreak began last month in the Chinese city of Wuhan. Scientists have identified the illness as a new kind of coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Blood Pressure Dips Upon Standing Might Not Be as Dangerous as Thought HealthDay By E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporter. TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A common condition called "orthostatic hypotension" -- a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up -- has long been tied to the potential for dangerous falls in older ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Chronic inflammation is frightening. Here's what you can do about it. Washington Post We all had early experiences with inflammation: a splinter that turned the skin around it red, a sprained ankle that swelled and displayed disturbing bluish-black hues. We came to understand that these reactions, termed acute inflammation, are the body's way ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Australian scientists first to recreate virus outside China BBC News Scientists in Australia have become the first to recreate the new coronavirus outside of China in what they have called a "significant breakthrough". The discovery will be shared with the World Health Organization (WHO) in the hope it may help efforts to ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com Fox Anchor Gerri Willis Reveals She Has HPV, Is Getting a Hysterectomy: 'Take Care of Yourself' PEOPLE.com Fox Business News anchor Gerri Willis will be undergoing a hysterectomy after pre-cancer cells were discovered on her cervix. In a Fox News op-ed published on Tuesday, Willis, 60, revealed that she has contracted the human papillomavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	mlive.com Middle school cancels classes due to illness mlive.com ZEELAND, MI - A significant number of student and staff absences related to illness forced Zeeland Public Schools to close Cityside Middle School for the remainder of this week effective Wednesday, Jan. 29, officials say. Classes will resume on Monday, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Restaurant meals make up 20% of our calories, but most are unhealthy, study finds Today.com Researchers looked at the dietary quality of meals eaten at both full-service and fast-food restaurants over a 13-year period. Young Asian woman sitting at a table by the window enjoying the warmth of sunlight and. Getty Images ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY The coronavirus has nothing to do with Corona beer. But, some people seem to think so. USA TODAY As new coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, some people seem to think that the deadly outbreak is somehow related to Corona beer. It's not. The alcoholic beverage from Mexico showed a surge in Google searches in the past week, along with the term ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Ever Catch A Cold? You May Have Had A Coronavirus Patch.com Coronavirus refers to a whole family of viruses. Learn how to distinguish between seasonal strains and the deadly 2019 novel coronavirus. By Scott Anderson, Patch Staff. Jan 28, 2020 1:03 pm CT ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Two Miami University students being tested for coronavirus cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two Miami University students, who have a history of recent travel to China, were tested for the coronavirus, Ohio health officials confirmed Tuesday morning. The two students are in isolation at home, which is off campus, said Melanie ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Too much screen time for toddlers may lead to unhealthy behaviors growing up, study says USA TODAY Toddlers and young children who spend more than three hours viewing a screen, either watching TV or playing on a tablet, are more likely to be sedentary by the time they reach kindergarten-age, a new study found. Researchers from the National University ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Treatment for opioid addiction is increasing, except in the young ABC News Opioid-related overdose deaths are on the rise, but individuals aged 15 to 24 have experienced a decline in treatment from the lifesaving medication buprenorphine, a new study finds. Buprenorphine is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Social media-fueled coronavirus rumor at USC prompts response from school Fox News The University of Southern California (USC) was forced to respond following an erroneous social media-fueled claim that a student was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus that has now killed some 132 people and sickened nearly 6,000 others across the ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Study Shows Respiratory Changes After Weight Loss Surgery MedPage Today Within six months of undergoing weight loss surgery, obese patients showed structural changes on airway imaging that correlated with respiratory symptom improvements, researchers reported. Susan Copley, MD, of Hammersmith Hospital in London, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Liberty Hill Sports Teens breathe less secondhand smoke after car smoking ban Reuters (Reuters Health) - A law in the UK banning smoking in cars carrying children has been associated with a reduction in secondhand smoke exposure among teens, a new study suggests. England banned smoking in vehicles carrying kids in 2015, and Scotland ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Australian scientists grow copy of coronavirus in lab, called 'significant breakthrough' Fox News Australian scientists said Tuesday that they successfully developed a lab-grown version of the coronavirus-- the first to create a version outside of China-- which is seen as a "significant breakthrough." Researchers from the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Diabetes patients hit by glucose monitor shortage BBC News The company behind a blood sugar monitor that has changed the lives of thousands of diabetics has been forced to apologise after supplies ran short. Pharmacies have been turning patients away as deliveries of healthcare firm Abbott's Freestyle Libre ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report FDA Warns Maker of Purell Not to Claim Sanitizers Prevent Flu, Ebola U.S. News & World Report The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to the makers of Purell, directing the company to stop advertising its products as effective in preventing the flu and other viruses. The FDA sent a letter to Purell parent company Gojo Industries ... Flag as irrelevant
	myfox8.com 2 college students in Ohio tested for possible coronavirus, school officials say myfox8.com OXFORD, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Health is testing two Miami University students for possible coronavirus exposure, WCMH reports. According to Miami University, an international student who lives off campus came to Student Health Service with ... Flag as irrelevant
	WRAL.com Duke student returns to Holly Springs from China amid coronavirus outbreak WRAL.com By Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter. Holly Springs, N.C. — Erin Greig was used to wearing a mask on the campus of Duke Kunshan University in China, and she continues to wear one back home in Holly Springs. "I'm just wearing it as an extra ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas City Star Here's what to know about the coronavirus that might be in Lawrence, Kansas Kansas City Star The novel coronavirus that has shut down an entire city in China, has U.S. airports screening travelers from China and is scaring a lot of people might have found its way to Kansas. Now what? Wash your hands. The same advice that applies during flu and ... Flag as irrelevant
	National Post Heavy traffic pollution may affect kids' brain development Reuters (Reuters Health) - High levels of exposure to traffic-related air pollution at a very young age may lead to structural changes in the brain, a new imaging study suggests. Brain scans of 12-year-old children show reduced thickness of the cortex and decreased ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Illness Triggers False Report Of Coronavirus At USC Patch.com The misinformation reflects heightened anxiety within the community about the deadly new virus, but there have been no such cases at USC. By Paige Austin, Patch Staff. Jan 28, 2020 10:44 am PT ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Why Vaping Emergencies May Be Missed WebMD By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Diagnosing lung emergencies caused by vaping can be a challenge because symptoms can look like pneumonia or go unrecognized, according to a new case report. Flag as irrelevant
	Q13 FOX Report: British Columbia reports first case of coronavirus Q13 FOX VANCOUVER, B.C. -- The first presumptive case of Wuhan coronavirus has been reported in British Columbia, according to CTV. The patient is a man in his 40s who frequently travels to China and lives in the Vancouver Coastal Health region. He's in isolation ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Fox Business anchor Gerri Willis announces leave of absence for cancer surgery The Hill Fox Business Network anchor Gerri Willis announced that she will be taking a leave of absence while undergoing another surgery to address pre-cancer cells. Willis, formerly a finance editor for CNN before joining Fox Business in 2010, announced her ... Flag as irrelevant
	nj.com Fear the coronavirus? Another virus poses a bigger threat to NJ nj.com People have begun wearing protective surgical masks in public. Emergency rooms have ramped up their protocols to treat patients suspected of the virus. And screenings are being conducted at 20 international airports in the U.S., including now in Newark. Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Warren Township Monitors New Coronavirus Patch.com The Warren Township Health Department issued a letter informing residents about the Coronavirus and what to do about it.​. By Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff. Jan 29, 2020 8:44 am ET. Reply. 0. The Warren Township Health Department issued a letter informing ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Toddlers' Screen Time Tied to Inactivity in Later Childhood MedPage Today Preschool-age children who spent more time on screens were more likely to be sedentary years later, according to an analysis of more than 500 children in Singapore. Compared to an hour or less of screen time daily at ages 2-3, spending three hours or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com American Cancer Society honors North Falmouth resident Patch.com The American Cancer Society recently presented Eileen Duffey-Lind, a Falmouth resident and a pediatric nurse practitioner at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, with a Sandra C. Labaree Volunteer Values Award. The award is the most honored accolade by the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Food Safety News Diners warned about potential hepatitis A exposure, urged to seek vaccination Food Safety News Health officials in New Zealand have warned people who ate at a restaurant about possible hepatitis A exposure. Canterbury District Health Board's public health team are advising people who ate at Madam Woo Christchurch on 255 St Asaph Street at any ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Southern California Top County Health Official Says No Need to Panic Over Coronavirus in LA NBC Southern California The CDC's guidance indicates people who have casual contact with a case -- "in the same grocery store or movie theater" -- are at "minimal risk of developing infection." By City News Service • Published 33 mins ago. Shutterstock. Los Angeles County's top ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Why Vaping Emergencies May Be Missed HealthDay TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Diagnosing lung emergencies caused by vaping can be a challenge because symptoms can look like pneumonia or go unrecognized, according to a new case report. The vaping illness known as EVALI ... Flag as irrelevant

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