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	health Daily update ⋅ June 3, 2020
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	The New York Times 'They Let Us Down': 5 Takeaways on the CDC's Coronavirus Response The New York Times WASHINGTON — Long considered the world's premier public health agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has fallen short in its response to the most urgent public health emergency in its 74-year history — a pathogen that has penetrated ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Verge Something in the air The Verge Naveed Qureshi always knew his job was important, but as a telecoms engineer working in East London, it didn't always feel that way. He spent each week patrolling his patch of the city, riding out in his van to maintain the miles upon miles of copper wire and ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay COVID-19 Risk Reduction Study: What Measures Can You Take to Help Prevent COVID-19? HealthDay Information surrounding the transmission and spread of COVID-19 can sometimes seem confusing, and figuring out how to protect yourself can feel overwhelming. A comprehensive report published Monday in The Lancet compiled evidence-based guidance ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Study Panning Anti-Malaria Drug Trump Took Against COVID Faces New Questions The New York Times NEW YORK — British medical journal the Lancet on Tuesday said it had concerns about data behind an influential article that found hydroxychloroquine increased the risk of death in COVID-19 patients, a conclusion that undercut scientific interest in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Reuters (Reuters) - Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: FILE PHOTO: File picture of a woman wearing a face mask looking on in front of others standing in a queue for nucleic acid testings in Wuhan, the Chinese city hit hardest by the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Magazine A mysterious company's coronavirus papers in top medical journals may be unraveling Science Magazine Science 's COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center. On its face, it was a major finding: Antimalarial drugs touted by the White House as possible COVID-19 treatments looked to be not just ineffective, but downright deadly. A study published on ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay HealthDay Reports: Coronavirus Pandemic Spurring Mental Health Crisis, Especially in the Young HealthDay The numbers from a recent online mental health screening show a potential for an upcoming mental health epidemic, especially in those younger than 25 years old. Roughly 9 in 10 screened had moderate-to-severe depression, and 8 in 10 had that level of ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBCNews.com Protesting in a pandemic: COVID-19 testing sites shut down amid national unrest NBCNews.com Just as access to COVID-19 tests was ramping up in many areas across the country, some testing sites have been forced to suspend operations because of violence and protests in recent days. The temporary closures — from California to Florida — are sure ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Scientists Question Medical Data Used in Second Coronavirus Study The New York Times Since the outbreak began, researchers have rushed to publish studies about the new coronavirus spreading swiftly through the world. On Tuesday, for the second time in recent days, a group of scientists has questioned the data used in studies in two ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Coronavirus cases spike among Marin County essential workers as more testing is urged Los Angeles Times While many counties across California have charged ahead with reopening after months of restrictions aimed at stemming the spread of the coronavirus, Marin County officials have been largely satisfied with staying in the slow lane. Over the past several ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News In the race for a vaccine, children may be last to be vaccinated ABC News Even as scientists race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, experts acknowledge that children could be among the last members of society to be vaccinated. At least 10 vaccines are being tested in people across the globe, with the United States' top infectious ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape If We All Get COVID Anyway, Should We Just Get It Over With? Medscape Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. This transcript has been edited for clarity. Welcome to Impact Factor, your weekly dose of commentary on a new medical study. I'm Dr F. Perry Wilson at the Yale ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay AHA News: Looking for Ways to Protect Against Pandemic PTSD HealthDay TUESDAY, June 2, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- As many places start to look forward to life after the first wave of the coronavirus, another type of illness could be about to follow in its wake. "We're going to have many more mental health issues ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill More than 70 percent of Americans say they would likely get a coronavirus vaccine, poll finds The Hill The survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults found 43 percent of Americans said they definitely would get a coronavirus vaccine while 28 percent said they probably would. Among Democrats, more than 80 percent said they would get the vaccine compared to ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: France's virus-tracing app 'off to a good start' BBC News France's digital minister has said its coronavirus contact-tracing app has been downloaded 600,000 times since it became available on Tuesday afternoon. StopCovid France is designed to prevent a second wave of infections by using smartphone logs to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Wearing a mask can irritate your face or make it break out. Here's what to do about 'maskne.' Washington Post Wearing a mask helps keep you and others healthy when it comes to covid-19. But it can have a harmful effect on your face, leading to skin irritations or acne. In fact, breakouts caused by masks have become so prominent that the word "maskne" has even ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Diabetes Patients Shielded From Rising Insulin Prices? MedPage Today Although the price of insulin has increased significantly, out-of-pocket spending on insulin for privately insured patients has remained relatively stable, according to an analysis of claims data that told a different story than recent media reports. Insurance ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Face masks may reduce COVID-19 spread by 85%, WHO-backed study suggests Livescience.com Here's how much face masks, social distancing and eye protection may help with preventing COVID-19 spread. Shares. Comments (0). Personal protective equipment, including face masks, goggles and gloves. (Image: © Shutterstock). Social distancing, face ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Advanced Prostate Cancer Cases Are Rising: Are PSA Screening Standards to Blame? Healthline Changing guidelines have led to a reduction in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing for prostate cancer. This blood-testing method can lead to unnecessary treatment, but experts say it is still a powerful tool in detecting early cases of the disease. They say ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay AHA News: Life After Lockdown Should Start With This Healthy To-Do List HealthDay WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- COVID-19 lockdowns are easing across the U.S., but is it safe to go back to the gym? Or the doctor? And when it is safe, what should be on your post-lockdown health checklist? Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Similar to Adults, Obesity Raises Kids' Odds for Severe COVID-19 HealthDay By E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporter. WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- If a child is infected with the new coronavirus, being obese appears to greatly raise the odds for developing a severe form of COVID-19, a new study finds. The report was ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Atlantic Paging Dr. Hamblin: Does Vitamin D Help Fight COVID-19? The Atlantic Editor's Note: Every Wednesday, James Hamblin takes questions from readers about health-related curiosities, concerns, and obsessions. Have one? Email him at paging.drhamblin@theatlantic.com. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Council rejects call to close Blackpool to visitors BBC News A petition calling for Blackpool to close to visitors for four weeks to protect locals from Covid-19 has been rejected by the town's council. Resident Brian Perry said he set up the petition, which has more than 10,000 signatories, after seeing the resort "invaded ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Latin America carries rising burden of global COVID-19 cases CIDRAP The head of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said that about 250,000 of the world's 732,000 COVID-19 cases reported last week were from Latin America, which is concerning and underscores a need to double down on efforts to battle the virus, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Long-term data lacking for hydroxychloroquine use in type 2 diabetes, COVID-19 Healio Evidence suggests hydroxychloroquine may play a role in glucose homeostasis among select individuals with type 2 diabetes; however, data on long-term safety and efficacy are lacking, particularly in the setting of COVID-19. "Even though ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Rapid coronavirus test speeds up access to urgent care and will free up beds ahead of winter Medical Xpress Researchers say faster tests helped expedite access to life-saving treatments such as organ transplants—and might make all the difference later this year. The first analysis of a new point-of-care 'nucleic acid test' for SARS-CoV-2 in a UK hospital setting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Butte County, among earliest in California to reopen, reports 1st coronavirus-related death Los Angeles Times Butte County — one of the first in California that was allowed to more quickly relax coronavirus-related restrictions on businesses — has reported its first death from the disease. Health officials for the county, home to almost 220,000 people north of ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Physical distancing, masks can dramatically reduce COVID-19 transmission: Study ABC News New research published in Lancet supports what public health officials have been advising since the pandemic began: To reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19, cover your face and stay 3 to 6 feet away from other people. The findings were released as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Do You Need a Colonoscopy Every 10 Years If Your First Screening Is Negative? Healthline In a new study, researchers say people who show no signs of colorectal cancer during an initial colonoscopy can probably wait longer than 10 years for their next exam. Experts say the longer wait can work if the colonoscopy was a high-quality test and the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal Scientist Behind Sweden's No-Lockdown Policy Says It Wasn't Strict Enough Wall Street Journal STOCKHOLM—The epidemiologist behind Sweden's controversial decision to forgo a mandatory lockdown conceded for the first time that more restrictions might have helped prevent a surge in coronavirus-related deaths. Sweden, which has kept its ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY USDA confirms that Winston the pug, believed to be first dog with coronavirus, was never infected USA TODAY Winston, the first dog believed to have contracted the coronavirusin the U.S., can now rest easy. The adorable, viral pug actually never had the virus, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed. This revelation comes as the USDA, the department ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Nicotine therapy for coronavirus: the evidence is weak and contradictory Medical Xpress France recently put limits on the purchase nicotine-replacement products, stopping online sales and restricting buyers to a one-month supply of gums, patches and inhalers bought at pharmacies. The limits have nothing to do with the products' usefulness or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com MD Reopening: Hogan Says 'We're Ready To Take Some Further Steps' Patch.com MARYLAND — Maryland has made "great progress" in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Larry Hogan said Tuesday, nearly three weeks since he lifted the statewide stay-at-home order. With coronavirus-related hospitalizations trending ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Pulmonary Complications Common in Surgery Patients With COVID-19 MedPage Today Pneumonia and other pulmonary complications occurred in half of postsurgical patients with perioperative COVID-19 in an international study, and these complications were associated with a higher risk for early death. Among 1,128 patients with perioperative ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com 'Aggressive' Coronavirus-Connected Syndrome Affects NJ Kids Patch.com WATCH: An "aggressive" illness connected to the coronavirus has sickened NJ kids. And not just little kids. Here's the latest. By Tom Davis, Patch Staff. Jun 2, 2020 8:51 am ET | Updated Jun 2, 2020 2:56 pm ET ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Hype and science collide as FDA tries to rein in 'wild West' of COVID-19 blood tests Los Angeles Times "Save your business while saving lives," reads the website of Because Health, a Seattle tech start-up selling two types of tests to employers willing to pay $350 a pop to learn whether their workers have been infected with COVID-19. The company's ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Ibuprofen tested as a treatment BBC News Scientists are running a trial to see if ibuprofen can help hospital patients who are sick with coronavirus. The team from London's Guy's and St Thomas' hospital and Kings College believe the drug, which is an anti-inflammatory as well as a painkiller, could ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Coronavirus updates: US should have 100 million doses of vaccine by end of year, Fauci says ABC News A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now killed more than 380,000 people worldwide. Over 6.3 million people across the globe have been diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the new respiratory virus, according to data compiled by the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News SARS-CoV-2 Infection Mapped through Respiratory Tract Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News SARS-CoV-2 is known to infect cells of the respiratory tract. A deeper understanding of which cells support the infection, and to what extent, could lead to insights into disease progression and severity. Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine sought to ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Living Near Oil, Gas Wells Tied to Low Birth Weight Infants HealthDay WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women who live near active oil and gas wells may be at risk for having low birth weight infants, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed nearly 3 million births to Californians living within six ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in Florida and Texas – silver bullet or jumping the gun? Medical Xpress This summer, for the first time, genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in the U.S.. On May 1, 2020, the company Oxitec received an experimental use permit from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to release millions of GM mosquitoes ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Vaccine paradox: Will 'flattening the curve' stymie the chances of developing a coronavirus vaccine quickly? ABC News In recent weeks, cities and states across the country have seen a steady decline of COVID-19 cases. But even as many doctors breathe a quiet sigh of relief, those racing to develop a COVID-19 vaccine are growing increasingly worried this good news will ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress COVID-19 drug development could benefit from approach used against flu Medical Xpress A new study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin has found that some antivirals are useful for more than helping sick people get better—they also can prevent thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands of virus cases if used in the early ... Flag as irrelevant
	Raleigh News & Observer Coronavirus live updates: Here's what to know in North Carolina on June 2 Raleigh News & Observer We're keeping track of the most up-to-date news about the coronavirus in North Carolina. Check back for updates. Reported cases and deaths. At least 30,022 people in North Carolina have tested positive for the coronavirus and 961 have died, according to ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD COVID-19 Cases Drop in Warm Weather, But Not Much WebMD By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. TUESDAY, June 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- So many questions remain unanswered about COVID-19, including whether the pandemic coronavirus will wane with warmer weather, like some other respiratory viruses ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters UK COVID-19 death toll surpasses 50000: Reuters tally Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - The United Kingdom's COVID-19 death toll surpassed 50,000 on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally of official data sources that highlighted the country's place as one of the worst hit in the world. The City of London is seen from ... Flag as irrelevant
	PsychCentral.com Socially Isolated Kids in COVID-19 Lockdown May Be at Greater Risk for Depression PsychCentral.com A new U.K. study suggests that lonely and socially isolated children are likely to experience high rates of depression and anxiety long after the current lockdown is over and that clinicians need to be prepared for a future spike in demand. "From our analysis, it ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Women are drinking more during the pandemic, and it's probably got a lot to do with their mental health Medical Xpress COVID-19 has significantly affected our collective mental health. For many people, social disconnection, financial strain, increased obligations in the home and ongoing uncertainty have created distress—and with it, a need for new ways of coping. One way ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET Blood sugar levels: what's normal, what's not and how to measure them CNET Sugar can lead to high blood sugar and contributes to the development of diabetes. Getty Images. We all want to keep track of our health in every way we can -- you may weigh yourself daily, measure your waist-to-hip ratio, keep track of your blood pressure or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Four new COVID-19 deaths in Western Pa.; 612 new cases in the state Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Four new COVID-19 deaths were reported in Western Pennsylvania, according to the figures released Tuesday by the state Department of Health. A new death was reported in each of the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver and Washington. Flag as irrelevant

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