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	health Daily update ⋅ February 18, 2020
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	CNN International Here's how long coronaviruses may linger on contaminated surfaces, according to science CNN International (CNN) Concerns are mounting about how long the novel coronavirus may survive on surfaces -- so much so that China's central bank has taken measures to deep clean and destroy its cash, which changes hands multiple times a day, in an effort to contain the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Screen for Cervical Cancer Every 3 Years: More Is a 'Waste' Medscape A unique study from New Mexico, which took into account all information from the entire state, regardless of the women's insurance provider, insurance coverage, healthcare provider, and location, shows that screening every 3 years dramatically reduces the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Mediterranean diet scores another win for longevity by improving microbiome CNN (CNN) Yet more bragging rights are in for the Mediterranean diet, long considered to be one of the healthiest in the world. A new study published Monday in the BMJ journal Gut found that eating the Mediterranean diet for just one year altered the microbiome ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Lifestyle strategies to keep brains healthy, which also might push back the onset of dementia Washington Post Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Approximately 50 million people live with dementia. And that number is expected to rise dramatically in the coming decade. At the same time, our understanding of dementia and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN These are the states with the highest risk for melanoma linked to UV rays CNN (CNN) States with the highest rates of melanoma cases linked to ultraviolet radiation are spread across the United States on the East and West coasts, in Hawaii and in landlocked states, according to a study published Monday in the International Journal of ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Why did US break Diamond Princess coronavirus quarantine? 'Something went awry' USA TODAY A top health official at the National Institutes of Health shed light on the decision to evacuate hundreds of American passengers from the coronavirus-infected Diamond Princess Cruises ship — 14 of whom tested positive for the virus. Dr. Anthony Fauci ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Vaccines can prevent fatal complications from measles, study affirms CNN Atlanta (CNN) Measles may lead to serious, fatal complications not often associated with the disease, a new study finds. Almost a third of all reported cases of measles have complications such as pneumonia, hepatitis and viral meningitis, according to the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times SARS killed hundreds and then disappeared. Could this coronavirus die out? Los Angeles Times The mysterious virus first emerged in the winter in eastern China, a never-before-seen pathogen that would rattle the world's sense of safety and ignite a global panic. In the months that followed, hundreds of people began seeking medical treatment because ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Chinese doctors 'using plasma therapy' on coronavirus patients Reuters SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Doctors in Shanghai are using infusions of blood plasma from people who have recovered from the coronavirus to treat those still battling the infection, reporting some encouraging preliminary results, a Chinese professor said on ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Severity of Kids' Opioid Poisoning on the Rise MedPage Today ORLANDO -- Roughly one in four opioid poisonings involve children and adolescents, and these poisonings have become more severe and life-threatening in recent years, a researcher said here. The retrospective analysis of 753,592 opioid poisoning cases ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Late Bedtimes in Preschool Years Could Bring Weight Gain U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Little ones who stay up late may have a higher risk of becoming overweight by the time they are school-age, a new study suggests. Researchers found that ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News China counts over 72000 cases of novel coronavirus as death toll rises ABC News China's mainland reported 1,886 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 98 more deaths on Tuesday, as recent data appears to show a decline in the number of new infections since early this month. A total of 92 cases have also been reported in the special ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Babies' Exposure to Household Cleaning Products Tied to Later Asthma Risk U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A key to your baby's asthma risk may be as close as your laundry room. Canadian research shows that an infant's exposure to household cleaning products in ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Rapid tests to help tackle Glasgow's HIV outbreak BBC News New HIV tests that provide results in minutes have been introduced in Glasgow to help tackle the worst outbreak of the infection in decades. Drug users sharing needles are in the group most affected by the surge of HIV cases in Scotland's biggest city. Flag as irrelevant
	Al Jazeera America Philippines 'ill-prepared' as it grapples with coronavirus threat Al Jazeera America Overworked healthcare staff fear exposure to virus as government faces criticism over $197m cuts in budget for health. by Ana P Santos. 5 hours ago. whatsapp. Staff at a hospital in Manila prepare the equipment of an isolation tent installed for patients who ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Young cancer survivors have higher risk of severe health problems later Reuters (Reuters Health) - People who survive cancer during childhood and early adulthood are more likely to experience severe, life-threatening health problems and die prematurely, a recent study suggests. Researchers followed almost 12,000 young cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Hindustan Times Chinese Doctors Using Plasma Therapy on Coronavirus, WHO Says 'Very Valid' Approach The New York Times SHANGHAI/GENEVA — Doctors in Shanghai are using infusions of blood plasma from people who have recovered from the coronavirus to treat those still battling the infection, reporting some encouraging preliminary results, a Chinese professor said on ... Flag as irrelevant
	TODAYonline New French Health Minister: 'Credible Risk' of Coronavirus Pandemic The New York Times PARIS — New French health minister Olivier Veran said on Tuesday there is a "credible risk" China's coronavirus outbreak could turn into a pandemic, spreading across the world. "This is both a working assumption and a credible risk," Veran told France Info ... Flag as irrelevant
	KEYT Here's how long coronaviruses may linger on contaminated surfaces, according to science KEYT Concerns are mounting about how long the novel coronavirus may survive on surfaces — so much so that China's central bank has taken measures to deep clean and destroy its cash, which changes hands multiple times a day, in an effort to contain the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	Sleep Review Smelling Your Lover's Shirt Could Improve Your Sleep Sleep Review Published on February 17, 2020. shirt. New psychology research from the University of British Columbia found that study participants who were exposed to their partner's scent overnight experienced better sleep quality, even though their partner was not ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Conversation US Naming the new coronavirus – why taking Wuhan out of the picture matters SFGate (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Mari Webel, University of Pittsburgh. (THE CONVERSATION) Stop calling the novel coronavirus outbreak the "Wuhan coronavirus," and ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Vaping Causes DNA Changes Similar to Those in Cancer: Study HealthDay MONDAY, Feb. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- People who vape have potentially cancer-causing changes in their DNA similar to those found in cigarette smokers, according to a new study. These chemical alterations -- called epigenetic changes -- can cause ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com PA 2nd Grader Dies From Flu Patch.com Pennsylvania's first pediatric flu death has been reported in Delaware County. Authorities have confirmed a second-grade student from the Marple Newtown School District died Sunday from complications from the flu. The Pennsylvania Department of Health's ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPTV.com Struggling to quit sugar? You might not be sleeping enough KPTV.com (CNN) -- If you find yourself eating too much added sugar and unhealthy fats, it might be because you're not getting enough sleep, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers from Columbia ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Chinese doctors using plasma therapy on coronavirus, WHO says 'very valid' approach Reuters SHANGHAI/GENEVA (Reuters) - Doctors in Shanghai are using infusions of blood plasma from people who have recovered from the coronavirus to treat those still battling the infection, reporting some encouraging preliminary results, a Chinese professor said ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Women Who Survive Domestic Abuse More Likely to Develop Heart Disease, Diabetes, Die of Any Cause Newsweek Women who survive domestic abuse are more likely to develop heart disease, diabetes, and die of any cause, a study has revealed. Researchers found women in the U.K. who experienced domestic abuse were 31 percent more likely to develop heart ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Measles complications can be many and varied, and more serious than people might realize: Study Outbreak News Today A new paper published in the journal BMJ Case Reports shows this entirely preventable viral infection can affect many different organs in the body. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory viral infection, the symptoms of which include fever, cough, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFMYNews2.com Make sure to get the Flu Shot even if you've already had the Flu WFMYNews2.com GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you skipped this year's flu shot and then came down with the virus, you may think there's no point in getting the vaccine now. But you'd be wrong. There are good reasons to get a flu shot, even if you've already been sick this season, ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca UPDATE 1-Chinese doctors using plasma therapy on coronavirus, WHO says "very valid" approach Reuters ... * WHO says plasma therapy effective against other infectious diseases. * Timing of plasma treatment crucial, says WHO. * Still no no licensed vaccines against coronavirus. *. * (Adds comments by senior WHO expert). SHANGHAI/GENEVA, Feb 17 (Reuters) ... Flag as irrelevant
	Raw Story Body work: Russia's 'biohackers' push boundaries Raw Story Gripping a scalpel, Vladislav Zaitsev makes an incision in the fold of skin between his client's thumb and index finger and pushes in a small glass cylinder. Alexei Rautkin, a 24-year-old programmer in a hoodie, is having a chip inserted in his hand so he can ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Insulin is being sold illegally on Craigslist for a fraction of its retail price, study finds Medical Xpress Craigslist: a place to shop for used Ikea furniture, summer apartment sublets and ... insulin? A new study by researchers at ChristianaCare and Jefferson College of Population Health found that the lifesaving diabetes medication is routinely being sold through ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Following a Mediterranean Diet Could Prevent Older People From Becoming Frail, Study Suggests Newsweek Eating a Mediterranean-style diet could help older people stay healthy as they age, according to scientists who believe it can boost beneficial gut bacteria. The study involved 612 people aged between 65 to 79 years old from five European countries—the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Devdiscourse UPDATE 1-"Every scenario on the table" in China virus outbreak - WHO's Tedros Reuters ... * China data shows drop in new cases but trend could change - WHO. * China reported more than 70,000 cases, rest of world some 700. * Not seeing efficient human-to-human spread outside China - Ryan. * No such thing as zero risk, WHO's Ryan says on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Phys.Org Repairing actively pumping heart tissue with mussel-inspired tissue adhesive Phys.Org If the heart muscle is damaged, repairing the constantly active organ is a challenge. Empa researchers are developing a novel tissue adhesive inspired by nature, which is able to repair lesions in muscle tissue. They have taken advantage of the incredible ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times Using These Disinfectants, Coronaviruses Can Be Inactivated Within A Minute: Study International Business Times Ever since the novel human coronavirus became the global health concern leading to severe respiratory tract infections spreading through contaminated surfaces, people throughout the world have been taking adequate measures to deep clean. It has been ... Flag as irrelevant
	York Dispatch Where do Americans get their insulin? Craigslist York Dispatch Craigslist: a place to shop for used Ikea furniture, summer apartment sublets and … insulin? A new study by researchers at ChristianaCare and Jefferson College of Population Health found that the lifesaving diabetes medication is routinely being sold ... Flag as irrelevant
	Ars Technica Coronavirus outbreak on Diamond Princess hits 454; 14 infected Americans return Ars Technica Fourteen Americans tested positive for carrying the new coronavirus just as they began their return to the United States from Yokohama, Japan, where they had been trapped aboard the luxury cruise ship Diamond Princess in a quarantine that began ... Flag as irrelevant
	KEYT A later bedtime linked with obesity for children under 6, study says KEYT A new study has linked a later bedtime with an increased risk of obesity for kids — although the researchers say parents shouldn't rush to put their preschoolers to sleep earlier as a result. Instead, concerned moms and dads should focus on maintaining a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Japan to trial HIV medications on coronavirus patients Fox News Japan plans to try using HIV drugs to treat people with coronavirus, as the number of infected in the country increased to 519, with 454 cases on the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship. "We're currently preparing to start clinical trials using HIV ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDIV ClickOnDetroit Study: Later bedtime linked with obesity for children under 6 WDIV ClickOnDetroit A new study has linked a later bedtime with an increased risk of obesity for kids -- although the researchers say parents shouldn't rush to put their preschoolers to sleep earlier as a result. Instead, concerned moms and dads should focus on maintaining a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Independent.ie UPDATE 2-Japan targets HIV drug trials to combat coronavirus; Diamond Princes evacuations continue Reuters ... * Japan to start trials 'as soon as possible' - govt spokesman. * Total infection cases at 520, most from cruise liner. * U.S., other countries evacuating nationals from Diamond Princess (Adds Mongolian Olympics preparations in paragraph 9, ship meals in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Intratumoral heterogeneity may be responsible for chemotherapy resistance in patients with small cell lung cancer Medical Xpress Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) accounts for 14% of all lung cancers and is often rapidly resistant to chemotherapy, resulting in poor clinical outcomes. Treatment has changed little for decades, but a study at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress IVF-conceived children have somewhat higher mortality risk in their first weeks of life Medical Xpress Children conceived with assisted reproductive techniques including in vitro fertilization (IVF) have a somewhat higher mortality risk during their first weeks of life than children conceived naturally, according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Tampa Bay Times Health Department offers free hepatitis A vaccinations Tampa Bay Times The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco Pinellas has been selected as one of 11 "Innovation in the Health Care System" grant recipients statewide for funding from the Florida Blue Foundation. The three-year, $300,000 grant will fund the nonprofit organization's ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPRC Click2Houston Bomb kills Pakistani policeman assigned to anti-polio team KPRC Click2Houston PESHAWAR – A roadside bombing targeted a police vehicle in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing a policeman and wounding three others, officials said. The police were assigned to escort health workers during an anti-polio vaccination campaign in ... Flag as irrelevant
	KAKE Coronavirus mystery puts globe on edge KAKE Concerns are mounting about how long the novel coronavirus may survive on surfaces -- so much so that China's central bank has taken measures to deep clean and destroy its cash, which changes hands multiple times a day, in an effort to contain the virus. Flag as irrelevant
	Sioux City Journal Siouxland physician: Don't take flu lightly amid uptick in activity Sioux City Journal SIOUX CITY -- With worldwide attention focused on coronavirus, a Siouxland pediatric infectious disease specialist warns residents not to let their guard down when it comes to influenza. Ashlesha Kaushik. Kaushik. Provided. Dr. Ashlesha Kaushik, who ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Coronavirus Update: Map Shows More Than 71000 Confirmed Cases in 26 Countries Newsweek The number of people infected by coronavirus continues to rise with the Health Organization (WHO) reporting 71,000 confirmed cases of the virus in 26 countries by Monday morning. Of them, 70,548 cases are located in China, according to WHO weekend ... Flag as irrelevant
	fox4kc.com A later bedtime linked with obesity for children under 6, study says fox4kc.com A new study has linked a later bedtime with an increased risk of obesity for kids — although the researchers say parents shouldn't rush to put their preschoolers to sleep earlier as a result. Instead, concerned moms and dads should focus on maintaininga ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Shanghai virus hospital tries array of treatments in 'big test' Medical Xpress In a sprawling medical compound an hour's drive from downtown Shanghai, doctors are employing a patchwork of coronavirus treatments in a race to save victims of an epidemic for which there is still no established cure. The Shanghai Public Health Clinical ... Flag as irrelevant

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