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	health Daily update ⋅ January 5, 2020
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	TIME 2019-2020 Flu Season on Track to Be Especially Severe, New CDC Data Suggests TIME The current flu season is on track be one of the worst in years, Director of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN. CNN reports that Fauci says the 2019-2020 flu season is on track to be as severe as the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News China pneumonia: Sars ruled out as dozens fall ill in Wuhan BBC News A mysterious viral pneumonia that has infected dozens in central China is not Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars), health chiefs have said. They also discounted bird flu and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, and said investigations were continuing. Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Local authorities: Mysterious illness in China is not SARS ABC News Local authorities say the mysterious illness that has infected dozens of people in a central Chinese city is not SARS. By. YANAN WANG Associated Press. January 5, 2020, 5:47 AM. 2 min read. Image Icon. Health surveillance officer use device to check ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Legionnaires' disease discovered in DC homeless shelter resident Washington Post D.C. officials are testing the water supply at a shelter that serves hundreds of homeless men after one of its residents was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease. On Thursday night, the city temporarily restricted water access at the facility, delivering bottled ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN International Experts say the keto diet isn't sustainable, so why is it so popular? CNN International (CNN) America is in the midst of a keto craze. The trendy diet -- which bans carbs to make your body burn fat for fuel -- has kicked Weight Watchers' derrière on the stock market, captured the endorsement of celebrities such as Kourtney Kardashian and Halle ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Flu Activity Jumps In NoVA, DC; 255 Deaths At End Of 2019 Patch.com The peak of flu season can come anytime between December and February; DC and Virginia residents are already being hit hard with the flu. By Deb Belt, Patch Staff. Jan 4, 2020 11:29 pm ET. Reply. 0. Flu is widespread across Georgia, with six deaths in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Beast This Flu Season Will Be One of the Worst in Decades: CDC Daily Beast This flu season is on a trajectory to be one of the worst in decades, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's top doc. "The initial indicators indicate this is not going to be a good season," Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute ... Flag as irrelevant
	KAKE A new way to think about Alzheimer's disease KAKE A high-powered, 64-year-old attorney came to my office because he felt his memory was failing. He forgot clients' names in mid-conversation and was losing track of important details at work. Although he seemed completely fine on my initial neurological ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Exercise May Keep Your Brain Healthy U.S. News & World Report SATURDAY, Jan. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise may do more than build body strength: New research shows it might also keep brain cells in shape. According to the study, exercise helps maintain the brain's gray matter, which is linked to various skills ... Flag as irrelevant
	EcoWatch Flu Now Widespread in 45 States, What to Know EcoWatch By Julia Ries. Flu is now widespread in 45 states according to the CDC. Northern and western states are now being hit hard. Currently the influenza B strain is appearing most often around the country. Just as health officials predicted, flu activity picked up ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu Chinese authorities say viral pneumonia outbreak is not SARS, MERS or bird flu Reuters BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese healthcare authorities in Wuhan said an outbreak of viral pneumonia was not Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) or bird flu, and that they were still working to identify the cause ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News Hong Kong steps up response to mystery disease from China Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities activated a newly created "serious response" level as fears spread about a mysterious infectious disease that may have been brought back by visitors to a mainland Chinese city. Eight possible cases have been ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Study: Google AI system better than humans at spotting breast cancer Atlanta Journal Constitution Interpreting mammography results "remains challenging," cancer researchers at Google Health wrote in a new study published recently in the journal Nature. "False positives can lead to patient anxiety, unnecessary follow-up and invasive diagnostic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Longview News-Journal In a 24/7 food culture, periodic fasting gains followers Longview News-Journal On low-carb diets, meat and cheese are OK. On low-fat diets, fruit and oatmeal are fine. With the latest diet trend, no foods at all are allowed for long stretches of time. A diet that forbids eating for hours on end might seem doomed in a culture where food is ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com A 23-Year-Old Woman Suffered Liver Failure—and Doctors Blame Her Dietary Supplement Health.com A 23-year-old Texas woman is currently recovering after undergoing a Christmas Day liver transplant—and doctors say her dietary supplements are to blame. Emily Goss of Amarillo, Texas, was rushed to Methodist Hospital in Dallas just before Christmas, ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC New York Hong Kong Steps Up Response to Mystery Disease From China NBC New York At least 44 people have been infected in the city of Wuhan, and five possible cases have been reported in Hong Kong. Published at 5:59 am on January 4, 2020. David Wong/South China Morning Post via Getty Images. Hong Kong authorities activated a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Globalnews.ca Hong Kong activates 'serious response' level amid fears of unknown disease from China Globalnews.ca Hong Kong authorities activated a newly created "serious response" level as fears spread about a mysterious infectious disease that may have been brought back by visitors to a mainland Chinese city. Eight possible cases have been reported of a viral ... Flag as irrelevant
	SlashGear Uncommon berry juice linked to lowered inflammation and blood pressure SlashGear The most popular juices tend to come from larger fruits like apples and grapefruits. Less common, though not unusual, are juices made from berries, ones that typically focus on the most commonly produced berry crops like blueberries and strawberries. A new ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hindu WHO monotors China's mysterious pneumonia outbreak San Francisco Chronicle A mysterious lung infection in the central Chinese city of Wuhan is being monitored by the World Health Organization, which said it's in active communication with its counterparts in China, where an investigation is underway to determine the cause. Flag as irrelevant
	TODAYonline British boy, 5, in Singapore for experimental treatment for 'uncontrollable' cancer TODAYonline SINGAPORE — At five years old, Oscar Saxelby-Lee has already gone through more than what most people will do in a lifetime. Oscar is battling acute lymphoblastic leukaemia — a rare form of aggressive cancer that has so far rejected all forms of treatment. Flag as irrelevant
	SCNow Q. What should you know about HPV? A. It can be treated and even prevented SCNow Human papilloma virus, (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease, with more than 100 strains. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 79 million Americans are infected with HPV, and roughly 14 million ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV Food Study finds dopamine, biological clock link to snacking, overeating and obesity Science Daily Date: January 3, 2020; Source: University of Virginia; Summary: A new study finds that the pleasure center of the brain and the brain's biological clock are linked, and that high-calorie foods -- which bring pleasure -- disrupt normal feeding schedules, resulting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Crypto Dictation Study explains why some creams and cosmetics may cause a skin rash Science Daily Date: January 3, 2020; Source: Columbia University Irving Medical Center; Summary: Some compounds found in many personal care products displace natural fat-like molecules in skin cells, which may explain how they cause an allergic skin rash. Share:. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News Teen's cancer uncovers a mystery in one North Carolina town: Why here? NBC News MOORESVILLE, N.C. — The mystery began more than two years ago with a pea-size lump behind the left ear of Susan Wind's oldest daughter, Taylor, then 16. A doctor told them it was "nothing to worry about," likely triggered by teenage hormones. But Wind ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun Mum saves baby daughter from sepsis death by storming into doctors after 'eight HOUR' wait for call back The Sun A MUM's desperate actions saved her baby from dying of sepsis after she was left waiting eight hours for a call back. Rachael Pedrick stormed into her GP surgery after her one-year-old girl, Holly, became severely ill at their home near Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Flag as irrelevant
	Trinidad & Tobago Express Newspapers Misinformation spread about vaccine Trinidad & Tobago Express Newspapers HEALTH Minister Terrence Deyalsingh has hit back at "anti-vaxxers", saying they are contributing to the spread of misinformation surrounding the influenza vaccine. There were 37 confirmed influenza-related deaths in the 2019 flu season and Deyalsingh ... Flag as irrelevant
	East Anglian Daily Times 'Food focus' sparks spike in eating disorder SOS calls East Anglian Daily Times Debbie Watson launched Wednesday s Child last year to help those struggling with eating disorders. Picture: Warren Page. Pagepix Ltd.07976 935738. A sharp rise in the number of people seeking emergency help from a Suffolk charity to cope with eating ... Flag as irrelevant
	NDTV New Approach Tested For Injecting Gene Therapy Vectors In Kidney NDTV A mouse-experiment conducted by the researchers to better understand the ways to treat renal diseases has identified that before gene therapy is implemented to treat, targeted delivery of the therapeutic genes to the kidney should be the first necessary step. Flag as irrelevant
	The Straits Times Hot Bods: Eugene Ong and Natasha Goh The Straits Times Height: 1.65m Weight: 68kg. Exercise regimen: I travel a lot for work and this can be rather disruptive for my fitness goals. While in Singapore, I try to train two days a week in the gym with my personal trainer and another session on my own. I also try to walk or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livemint Air pollution blamed for poor bone health among Indians Livemint NEW DELHI : High level of air pollution may be weakening the bones of Indians, in addition to increasing risk for other health conditions such as lung cancer, stroke, respiratory diseases, warns a study. The study analysed the association between air pollution ... Flag as irrelevant
	Herald Planet Builder Matt Body suffers a massive stroke at the age of 26 despite being healthy Herald Planet A young builder has been left with pinhole vision and memory loss after suffering a catastrophic stroke at the age of 26 despite being fit and healthy. Father-to-be Matt Body, from New Zealand, said he 'blacked out completely' after he experienced constipation ... Flag as irrelevant
	Herald Planet Starting point for designing drugs that cure clostridium difficile Science Daily Date: January 2, 2020; Source: Advanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY; Summary: A new article details a research breakthrough that provides a promising starting point for scientists to create drugs that can cure C. diff -- a virulent health ... Flag as irrelevant
	INQUIRER.net Eating a Mediterranean diet could help preserve kidney function in transplant recipients INQUIRER.net Despite improving survival rates for transplanted kidneys in the first few years after transplantation, loss of kidney function within 10 years still occurs in more than one-third of recipients. A new study to be published in the Clinical Journal of the American ... Flag as irrelevant
	RTE.ie INMO and HSE to meet over Cork hospital overcrowding RTE.ie Representatives from the INMO and the HSE are to meet tomorrow to try to deal with what the INMO have described as an overcrowding crisis at Cork's two biggest hospitals. The meeting is due to take place at 3pm on Sunday afternoon. The INMO says that ... Flag as irrelevant
	Herald Planet How air pollution can break your bones: City-dwellers exposed to toxic air 'prone to fractures' Herald Planet Living in polluted cities may make your bones weaker and easier to break, research suggests. A study of nearly 4,000 people in India found those who inhaled more toxic airborne particles had less bone mass in their spines and hips. Spanish researchers ... Flag as irrelevant
	iNews Planning rules 'fuel obesity' by favouring fast food over gyms, NHS chief warns iNews NHS chief Sir Simon Stevens has called for a rethink of planning laws that promote unhealthy lifestyles. By Nick Duffy. Sunday, 5th January 2020, 12:13 pm. It is easier to get planning permission for a high street chicken shop than a gym (Photo: Jack ... Flag as irrelevant
	TheHealthSite Watching cooking show on healthy food can influence kids to eat healthier TheHealthSite While exposure to television advertisements about fast foods is often linked to unhealthy eating habits among children, a new research has revealed that TV programmes featuring healthy foods can influence children to make healthier food choices now and in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Herald Planet 'Cancer clusters' are popping up in towns across the US and the environment may be to blame Herald Planet After discovering that four people living on her street have battled thyroid cancer, one of whom is her teenage daughter, Susan Wind raised over $100,000 for a cancer cluster investigation on her neighborhood. About 1,000 suspected cancer clusters are ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Sun Weight loss: Size 22 graduate sheds 6 stone after doctors warn rare brain condition could be linked to her weight The Sun A GRADUATE has shed an impressive six stone after doctors warned a rare brain condition could be linked to her weight. Size 22 Danielle Puttick once tipped the scales at 18st 3lb - but now she's a slim size 10, weighing 12st 2lb. Danielle Puttick, 26, from ... Flag as irrelevant
	TheHealthSite Do you get skin rashes after using some cosmetics? Know why TheHealthSite Do you know why many different chemical compounds found in creams, cosmetics, and other topical consumer products trigger allergic reactions in the skin? The way some chemicals displace natural fat-like molecules — called lipids — in skin cells may be ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth 5th Grader Dies After Getting Flu: School Superintendent NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Classmates and teachers in Coppell are mourning the loss of a 5th grader, Jaxon Campbell. He was a student at Austin Elementary School. Coppell ISD Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt said Campbell died December 27, after getting the flu. Flag as irrelevant
	OrissaPOST Follow this to beat cold feet in winters OrissaPOST We all feel cold during the winters.One of the most exposed and vulnerable parts of our body is our feet. There are several reasons why our feet become and remain cold in winters. These include reasons related to extrinsic causes (surrounding environment), ... Flag as irrelevant
	LADbible Women With Bigger Breasts Suffer From Colds For Longer, Study Finds LADbible Women with a fuller bust can suffer with colds and respiratory illnesses for twice as long as their smaller chested counterparts, according to a recent study from a medical journal. Those with F-cup sized breasts suffered colds, coughs and flu for an average of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Herald Planet Researchers identify starting point for designing drugs that cure clostridium difficile Herald Planet This atomic illustration shows the newly identified CDTB component of the binary C. diff toxin, which researchers now know attaches to the surface of human cells and injects the CDTA portion of the toxin inside the cell. Credit: Xingjian Xu and Edwin Pozharski. Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Post Nigeria 5 symptoms of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes you should never ignore (Sponsored) Daily Post Nigeria Prediabetes is a condition in which a person's blood sugar is chronically elevated, though not so high as to indicate full-blown diabetes. It means that a combination of risk factors is leading you down the path toward type 2 diabetes and all the negative health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Infosurhoy Did Chinese scientist who edited human embryos to prevent HIV really deserve to go to jail? Infosurhoy Ethicists and researchers have expressed outrage at He Jiankui's use of an experimental gene-editing technique on embryos that were allowed to become living children. But should medicine take bolder risks if it means saving lives? Did Chinese scientist ... Flag as irrelevant
	Moose Gazette Woman, 32, was expected to DIE as a newborn from a rare condition that causes pus-filled blisters Infosurhoy A woman claims she wakes up every morning stuck to her bed sheets due to a rare condition which causes pus-filled blisters all over her body. Assya Shabir, 32, was diagnosed with junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) when she was born, the most severe ... Flag as irrelevant
	Herald Planet Women with bigger breasts suffer from worse colds than those with flatter chests, researchers say Herald Planet Women with a fuller bust suffer colds for twice as long as those with flatter chests, research has revealed. Those with F-cup sized breasts suffered colds, coughs and flu for an average of 8.3 days compared to women with AA-sized chests who were under the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Loop News Trinidad and Tobago Health Minister urges flu vaccination ahead of Carnival season Loop News Trinidad and Tobago Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh is urging the public to get vaccinated against influenza as a spike in flu cases is expected during the Carnival season. Speaking during a news conference at the Ministry's Park Street, Port of Spain headquarters on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scoop Square24 Teen kills himself on 4th suicide attempt, mom says authorities did not take his mental health issues seriously Scoop Square24 A mother has told the heartbreaking tale of how doctors refused to believe her teenage son had a mental illness despite three separate suicide attempts and killed himself during his fourth attempt. Vicky Siddorn, from Bebington, Wirral, told the Liverpool Echo ... Flag as irrelevant

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