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	health Daily update ⋅ January 7, 2020
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	Medscape Largest Study So Far on Genital Powder and Ovarian Cancer Medscape Results from the largest reported investigation to date indicate there is no statistically significant association between use of powder in the genital area and the risk for ovarian cancer. The study did not specify the use of talcum powder, although most powder ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times China Grapples With Mystery Pneumonia-Like Illness The New York Times BEIJING — For days, Li Bin had what felt like a cold, with a high fever of between 102 and 105, and he could not understand why he wasn't getting better. After four days, he went to a hospital, and a doctor told him he had a form of viral pneumonia, without ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Among young people, rates of the most deadly type of skin cancer are falling Washington Post Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. And melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Questions still swirl over China's unexplained pneumonia outbreak CIDRAP Investigations are still under way to identify the pathogen involved in unexplained pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan, China, as yesterday local health officials announced 15 more cases and said tests have ruled out severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay One Big Roadblock to Opioid Addiction Treatment HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The crisis of opioid abuse continues in the United States. However, a new study finds there still aren't enough doctors authorized to prescribe the leading drug treatment ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Unnecessary Pelvic Exams, Pap Tests Common in Young Women Medscape More than half of bimanual pelvic exams (BPE) given to young women aged 15 to 20 years are likely unnecessary, according to estimates from a study published online today in JAMA Internal Medicine. Approximately 2.6 million young women — about a ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Want to Turn Back the Aging Clock? Train for a Marathon HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Your New Year's resolution to run a marathon for the first time could be your ticket to a younger and healthier heart, a new study suggests. First-time marathon runners ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay AHA News: Statins May Do Double Duty on Heart Disease and Cancer HealthDay MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- About 40 million adults in the U.S. take a statin to lower their cholesterol and reduce the risk for heart disease. They might also be getting an added anti-cancer benefit, a growing body of evidence ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Testosterone Supplements Won't Help Most Men, Doctors' Group Says U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Testosterone therapy is no fountain of youth for older men, though it might help some who are impotent. That's according to new guidelines from the American ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Most older men don't need testosterone replacement, new guidelines say Reuters (Reuters Health) - Older men whose testosterone levels have dropped over the years should only be given testosterone replacement to treat sexual dysfunction, according to new guidelines from the American College of Physicians released on Monday. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Popcorn stuck in man's tooth leads to life-threatening infection, open heart surgery Fox News A 41-year-old British man who attempted to dislodge a piece of popcorn stuck in his teeth using various objects claims he later developed a life-threatening infection that required him to undergo open heart surgery. Adam Martin, a firefighter and father of three ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Influenza Continues Unabated in US, Deaths in the Thousands Medscape Most of the country is experiencing high influenza-like illness activity and 800 more deaths were reported during the last week of 2019 alone, according to the most recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Influenza has ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN 'Mighty mice' splash down to Earth after stay on space station CNN (CNN) Genetically enhanced "mighty mice" that were part of a heath experiment on the International Space Station have successfully returned to Earth. The mice splashed down in a SpaceX Dragon capsule on Tuesday morning in the Pacific Ocean. The mice ... Flag as irrelevant
	Quartz Why American workers are especially at risk during flu season Quartz 'Tis the time of year when the only office refrain more common than the hum of colleagues gathered around to rehash New Year's festivities and compare post-holiday resolutions is the cacophonous echo of coughs, sneezes, and sniffles. Yes, cold and flu ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Firefighter almost dies from poking at popcorn stuck in his teeth New York Post This firefighter needed lifesaving open-heart surgery when he got a potentially fatal blood infection — for a really corny reason. Adam Martin, 41, was "on death's door" after endocarditis left him fighting for his life. This infection of the inner lining of the heart ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Zika-Exposed 'Normal' Infants May Do Worse as Time Goes On MedPage Today A small cohort of Colombian infants with exposure to Zika virus in utero, but who were not diagnosed with congenital Zika syndrome at birth, showed declines in adaptive and functional skills as they aged into toddlers, researchers found. Because most ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Study claims CDC underestimates number of drug overdose deaths Healio The CDC's Multiple Cause of Death database underestimated the number of drug overdose deaths that occurred in the state of Florida over a recent 14-year period, according to recent study data. Troy C. Quast, PhD, an associate professor of economics at ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Eat Stop Eat Review: Does It Work for Weight Loss? Healthline The concept of intermittent fasting has taken the health and wellness world by storm. Early research suggests that engaging in periodic, short-term fasting practices could be a simple but effective way to shed unwanted weight and improve metabolic health. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Less common flu strain helps boost number of Virginia cases Washington Post RICHMOND, Va. — The number of flu cases in Virginia is on the increase, and state health officials say a less common type of the virus is turning up more often. The Virginia Department of Health says that out of more than 1,800 cases confirmed through lab ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Immune cell discovery opens door to new powerful cancer therapies Medical Xpress Scientists at UCL have identified how a subset of immune cells are activated to kill cancerous cells, a finding in mice which could hold the key to new powerful therapies against cancer. This new study built on previous research, also led by Professors Sergio ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Mom overcomes 'severe morning sickness' during pregnancy, sepsis, to become a bodybuilder Fox News A British mother who was unable to exercise during her pregnancy due to a severe vomiting condition and later while battling a sepsis infection is now a bodybuilder. When 35-year-old Natasha Gilson was pregnant with her daughter, Anaïs, she soon ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Running marathon cuts 'artery age by four years' BBC News Training for and completing a marathon improves the health of a new runner's arteries, cutting about four years off their "vascular age", a study suggests. Researchers from Barts and University College London tested 138 novice runners attempting the London ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science News Healthy babies exposed to Zika in the womb may suffer developmental delays Science News Babies from Colombia who were born healthy after being exposed to the Zika virus in the womb showed signs of neurodevelopmental delays by 18 months of age, a small study finds. The work supports long-term follow-up of babies whose mothers had the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress How psychologists can help people coping with life threatening food allergies Medical Xpress Food allergies have a big impact on people's quality of life. The stress and worry of having a potentially life-threatening reaction can result in the need for some families to seek help from a psychologist. Unfortunately, only a few allergy clinics in the UK have ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Testosterone Supplements Won't Help Most Men, Doctors' Group Says HealthDay By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Testosterone therapy is no fountain of youth for older men, though it might help some who are impotent. That's according to new guidelines from the American College of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Young adults using both e-cigarettes and combustible cigarettes at significantly higher risk of stroke Medical Xpress People are looking at e-cigarettes as a "healthy" alternative to cigarettes and we currently have an epidemic of e-cigarettes use. However, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, young adults who smoke cigarettes plus use ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Atlantic The High Cost of Having a Baby in America The Atlantic For women in many developed countries, having the baby—not paying for it—is the hard part. Giving birth in Finland, for example, will set you back a little less than $60. But in the U.S., the average new mother with insurance will pay more than $4,500 for her ... Flag as irrelevant
	Press Herald Bath man attacked by fox for a second time in four months Press Herald BATH — A fox bit an elderly man on the face Friday evening in Bath after the man tried to fight off the animal with his cane and fell. The same man was attacked by a fox in September. Norman Kenney, 88, was in his yard around 5 p.m. Friday when the fox ... Flag as irrelevant
	Baltimore Sun State report shows fatal overdoses decreasing in Carroll County Baltimore Sun This illustration image shows tablets of opioid painkiller Oxycodon delivered on medical prescription taken on September 18, 2019 in Washington,DC. - Millions of Americans sank into addiction after using potent opioid painkillers that the companies churned ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com What are the symptoms of flu? How to protect yourself from the virus Today.com The new year is starting with more new cases of the flu. Influenza activity is high in the U.S. — with almost all regions of the country affected — and is expected to continue for weeks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in its latest update, ... Flag as irrelevant
	An estimated 1.4 million young women have given potentially unnecessary and invasive medical tests MarketWatch More than 1.4 million young women over a six-year period received pelvic exams or Pap smears they might not have needed, a new national study published in the peer-reviewed medical journal JAMA Internal Medicine estimates — suggesting that doctors, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Courier Journal Worried about the flu? Here's how to protect yourself and your family Courier Journal One person has died from the flu in Louisville this season, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranks Kentucky as one of the states with the worst flu activity. But with 880 cases of flu reported in Louisville last week, could it get any worse? Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Stroke risk may nearly triple with combined e-cigarette, combustible cigarette use Healio Patients aged 18 to 44 years who currently smoke combustible cigarette or both e-cigarettes and combustible cigarettes had an increased risk for stroke compared with those who did not smoke, according to a study published in the American Journal of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress New imaging system and artificial intelligence algorithm accurately identify brain tumors Medical Xpress A novel method of combining advanced optical imaging with an artificial intelligence algorithm produces accurate, real-time intraoperative diagnosis of brain tumors, a new study finds. Published in Nature Medicine on January 6, the study examined the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Binge drinking linked to heart damage, study finds Atlanta Journal Constitution A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates there may be a link between binge drinking and heavy alcohol consumption and heart damage. Reuters reported that researchers analyzed data from nearly 3,000 adults from ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times This Popular Medication Can Reduce Your Risk Of Developing Bowel Cancer International Business Times Health agencies and organizations in the UK reveal that bowel cancer is one of the most diagnosed in the country. They also disclosed that this cancer type is often more prevalent in the elderly, particularly those who are 60 years and above. What is Bowel ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Early Transfer Recommended for Myocarditis MedPage Today Be conservative and transfer early when a young patient without a typical cardiovascular risk profile appears to be headed for cardiogenic shock, because early diagnosis and management of fulminant myocarditis can save lives, the American Heart ... Flag as irrelevant
	KSL.com US on track for one of the worst flu seasons in decades KSL.com NEW YORK (CNN) — This flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in decades, according to the United States' top infectious disease doctor. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said while it's impossible ... Flag as irrelevant
	masslive.com Flu severity increases in Massachusetts masslive.com A number of area hospitals, including Baystate Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center, have enacted visitor restrictions as influenza-like illness activity has increased. (Anne-Gerard Flynn photo). Comment. By Anne-Gerard Flynn | Special to The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Telegraph.co.uk 'Once rabies develops, there is no treatment': Pakistan's plight to prevent ancient disease Telegraph.co.uk The boy's eyes are feverish and wild as he hyperventilates on a hospital bed. As his words tumble out in a breathless babble, he explains to a doctor that weeks earlier a dog had bitten his arms. The dog had been notorious for biting dozens, he said. Showing ... Flag as irrelevant
	WILX-TV Hospitals around Mid-Michigan enforce visitor restrictions WILX-TV LANSING, MI (WILX) -- Major hospital groups in Mid-Michigan are enforcing and maintaining visitor restrictions in place because of influenza. One hospital group, Ascension, announced their new visitor restrictions Monday on their Facebook page. Flag as irrelevant
	Cherry Hill Courier Post January is Cervical Health Awareness Month: Here's what you need to know Cherry Hill Courier Post The United States Congress designated each January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. With about 15,000 women diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the United States alone, it is the fourth most common type of cancer for women worldwide. Flag as irrelevant
	PhillyVoice.com Men with testicular cancer may only need one round of chemo, study says PhillyVoice.com A single dose of chemotherapy for men being treated for testicular cancer appears to be as effective at combating the disease as two doses – and results in fewer long-term side effects – according to a new study by researchers overseas. The new study by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Global Analytics Market It's Not Scary Cosmetic Chemicals That May Cause A Rash, It's The Nature Of The CD1a Molecule Science 2.0 News Staff. Some people can experience a rash or sensitivity to some cosmetics while most people are fine. It isn't that modern cosmetics are bad, regardless what alternative companies and their trade groups like Campaign for Safe Cosmetics claim, it's ... Flag as irrelevant
	Country 103.9 WRBI Wauwatosa Residents Urged To Get Flu Shots Due To Increase In Hospitalizations Across State Patch.com Wisconsin state has seen 459 influenza hospitalizations this season, more than three times as many than at this time last year. By Press Release Desk, News Partner. Jan 6, 2020 10:44 am CT. Reply. 0. From the City of Wauwatosa: January 6, 2020. Flag as irrelevant
	WSET Researching an eye exam that could diagnose Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms WSET (WJAR) — Exciting progress in the development of an innovative new way to detect Alzheimer's disease decades before you have symptoms. New research out of URI, aims to prove an eye exam could someday be a way to diagnose this memory robbing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald $5M donation to Dana-Farber to fund new lung cancer study center Boston Herald Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will create a new center for mutant lung cancers following a $5 million gift from a Silicon Valley couple to promote clinical trials and research for the mutations that are found in 15 percent of American patients. "Phyllis and I hope ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Chicago Hospitals Report Spike in Respiratory Virus That Can be Dangerous for Young Kids NBC Chicago The virus can be serious for infants and older adults and can often lead to bronchiolitis and pneumonia. Published 2 hours ago • Updated 37 mins ago. Pause. 2:24. Hospitals Report Spike in Respiratory Virus That Can be Dangerous for Young Kids. Replay. Flag as irrelevant
	NJ Spotlight Flu Widespread in New Jersey After Recent Sharp Increase in Cases NJ Spotlight State health officials are warning that influenza is now widespread across the state, with the number of cases sharply on the upswing weeks before the expected peak of the flu season. In its report for the week ending Dec. 28, the state Department of Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	cleveland.com Flu season hitting children, young adults, Cleveland and Cuyahoga County health officials say cleveland.com Lisa DeJong/The Plain Dealer. Dijana Zivic, a pharmacy student at Northeast Ohio Medical University, administers a flu shot in Strongsville in October. The city of Cleveland is seeing a spike in flu cases. (Lisa DeJong/The Plain Dealer). Comment. By Julie ... Flag as irrelevant

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