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	health Daily update ⋅ August 31, 2020
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	USA TODAY Coronavirus updates: 25 million global cases as US approaches 6 million; WHO warns of front line 'burnout' USA TODAY The United States was on the brink of 6 million coronavirus cases Sunday while the global number surpassed 25 million. And those numbers are likely just a small fraction of the true penetration into the world population, experts say. Any slowdown in the U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post A rural wedding led to dozens of coronavirus cases. Officials see it as a cautionary tale. Washington Post The setting was rustic, romantic: a lakefront inn in rural Maine at the height of summer. Inside, the bride smiled in a lace-covered V-neck dress. There was a three-tier cake, a flower garland strung up by the entry and a crowd of about 65 family and friends ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Infectious SARS-CoV-2 in Feces of Patient With Severe COVID-19 Medscape Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 was isolated from feces of a patient in China with coronavirus disease who died. Confirmation of infectious virus in feces affirms the potential for fecal–oral or fecal–respiratory transmission and warrants further ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay US COVID Cases Pass 6 Million, With Infections Rising in Youths HealthDay MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- As the number of coronavirus cases in the United states passed the dubious milestone of 6 million on Sunday, a new report shows COVID-19 is now spreading at a faster rate in children and teenagers than ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sify News New ESC/EACTS Guideline on Atrial Fibrillation Medscape New atrial fibrillation management guidelines from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) call for diagnostic confirmation and structured characterization of AF and the need to streamline integrated care with the Atrial fibrillation Better Care (ABC) pathway. Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American COVID-19 Can Wreck Your Heart, Even if You Haven't Had Any Symptoms Scientific American Beyond its scientific backing, the notion that a COVID-19 patient might wind up with long-term lung scarring or breathing issues has the ring of truth. After all, we hear the stories, right? The virus can leave survivors explaining how they struggled to breathe, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Hundreds of protesters gather against new flu vaccine mandate in Massachusetts ABC News Hundreds gathered outside of the State House in Boston to protest the mandatory flu vaccine requirement for all students in Massachusetts. Hundreds gathered outside of the State House in Boston to protest the mandatory flu vaccine requirement for all ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress COVID-19 clues in a community's sewage: 4 questions answered about watching wastewater for coronavirus Medical Xpress Researchers around the world are testing wastewater for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, in hopes that what goes down the drain can act as an early warning system for COVID-19 infections in communities. Environmental engineer Kyle Bibby is coordinating a ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Remote Monitoring May Help Control High Blood Pressure U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Aug. 31, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Telemedicine might help people with stubbornly high blood pressure get their numbers down -- and possibly lower their risk of heart disease and stroke in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters COVID-19 can wipe out health care progress in short order - WHO Reuters GENEVA (Reuters) - More than 90% of countries have seen ordinary health services disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with major gains in medical care attained over decades vulnerable to being wiped out in a short period, a World Health Organization ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science News New coronavirus tests promise to be faster, cheaper and easier Science News In the United States, the average wait time for COVID-19 test results is about four days. Even worse, 10 percent of individuals don't receive lab results for 10 days or more. Quick reporting of test results helps identify infected individuals so they and anyone they ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters US coronavirus cases top six million as Midwest, schools face outbreaks Reuters (Reuters) - U.S. cases of the novel coronavirus surpassed six million on Sunday as many states in the Midwest reported increasing infections, according to a Reuters tally. FILE PHOTO: An activist holds his hand over his heart in silence while holding ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY 'Small events add up to a lot': Limited gatherings quietly emerge as source of coronavirus infections USA TODAY Images of packed beaches, lakes and bars have made the rounds on traditional and social media for much of the summer, drawing scorn from those concerned about the coronavirus spreading among those crowds. Less prominent but also troubling are the ... Flag as irrelevant
	FierceBiotech Cats point the way to potential COVID-19 remedies FierceBiotech Anivive is developing the drug GC376 to treat a disease caused by a coronavirus in cats and has started preclinical studies to examine its potential for treating COVID-19. (Pixabay). Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print. Last week, Gilead Sciences ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Study provides insight on how to build a better flu vaccine Medical Xpress Flu season comes around like clockwork every year, and sooner or later everyone gets infected. The annual flu shot is a key part of public health efforts to control the flu, but the vaccine's effectiveness is notoriously poor, falling somewhere from 40% to 60% in ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Robin Swann increases contaminated blood payments BBC News Northern Ireland victims of the contaminated blood scandal are set to see financial support to them increased to match payments made in England. Victims in Northern Ireland have previously received less than those in England, Scotland and Wales. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Massachusetts student flu shot mandate draws hundreds of protesters to Boston Fox News All Massachusetts students, from child care to college, are required to get the flu vaccine before Dec. 31. Danielle Wallace. By Danielle Wallace | Fox News. Facebook; Twitter; Flipboard; Comments; Print; Email. close. Could a COVID vaccine be ready for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Cell phone location used to estimate COVID-19 growth rates Medical Xpress New research shows that counties with a greater decline in workplace cell phone activity during stay-at-home orders showed a lower rate of COVID-19 infections. The researchers believe patterns they saw in publicly available cell phone location data could ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Hundreds protests student flu shot mandate in Massachusetts CBS News Hundreds of demonstrators, many not wearing masks, came to the Massachusetts State House on Sunday to oppose a new state rule that requires flu shots for school children, CBS Boston reports. Earlier this month, Republican Gov. Charlie Baker announced ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Hawick outbreak case total reaches 15 BBC News The number of cases in a Covid-19 outbreak in the Scottish Borders has risen to 15. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the increase of two from figures released at the weekend. NHS Borders said at the time that none of the cases involved was causing ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Protesters outside State House demand Baker rescind flu shot order The Boston Globe Demonstrators crowded outside the State House Sunday morning demanding that Governor Charlie Baker rescind a public health mandate that requires most Massachusetts students get the flu vaccine to attend school. Earlier this month, Baker announced ... Flag as irrelevant
	KPAX-TV Montana Sees 1st Case of COVID-Related Inflammatory Disease U.S. News & World Report GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — The first case of a rare COVID-19-related inflammatory disease in Montana has been reported in a child from Teton County, health officials said. The patient was treated at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City for ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNET The best office chairs for 2020 CNET For someone who sits the majority of the workday, I've never thought much about office chairs. Before quarantine started back in March, I spent most of my work hours at the CNET Smart Home, an actual house where we test security cameras, smart speakers ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 US coronavirus cases approach 6 million as Midwest, schools face outbreaks Reuters Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. cases of the novel coronavirus were approaching 6 million on Sunday as many Midwest states reported increasing infections, according to a Reuters tally. Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota have recently reported record ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay ESC: Guideline Changes Expected After Blood Pressure Study Medscape Professor Kazem Rahimi, University of Oxford, on the findings of the Blood Pressure Lowering Treatment Trialists' Collaboration (BPLTTC) trial he presented to the 2020 European Society for Cardiology virtual meeting. This transcript has been edited for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters US coronavirus cases top six million as Midwest, schools face outbreaks Reuters (Reuters) - U.S. cases of the novel coronavirus surpassed six million on Sunday as many states in the Midwest reported increasing infections, according to a Reuters tally. Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota have recently reported record ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Coronavirus symptoms vs. allergies: How to know the difference as school year begins Fox News The coronavirus and seasonal allergies have some common symptoms that can raise concerns for school kids' parents as they head back to the classroom. To help distinguish between the two, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Pharmacy Times Differentiate Allergy and COVID-19 Symptoms Pharmacy Times 2020-08-31 13:34:00. Jill Murphy, Assistant Editor. With allergy season in full swing during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, many individuals fear that their allergy symptoms may be a complication of COVID-19. Although some similarities ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Large study finds no link between blood pressure medication and cancer Medical Xpress There is no evidence that blood pressure lowering drugs increase the risk of cancer, according to the most extensive study conducted on the topic. The late breaking research is presented today at ESC Congress 2020. "Our results should reassure the public ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chemical & Engineering News COVID-19 clues in a community's sewage: 4 questions answered about watching wastewater for coronavirus Chron.com (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Kyle Bibby, University of Notre Dame. (THE CONVERSATION) Researchers around the world are testing wastewater for the SARS-CoV-2 ... Flag as irrelevant
	International Business Times New Study Shows Coronavirus Stays In Asymptomatic Kids' Throats, Noses For Weeks International Business Times Coronavirus can stay in the noses and throats of children for several weeks without showing any symptoms, allowing the deadly virus to spread silently. Undetected infections in children are likely the cause of silent coronavirus transmission in the community. Flag as irrelevant
	Shape Magazine How to Prevent and Treat Travel Constipation, According to Gut Experts Shape Magazine Ever found it difficult to "go" when you're on the go? Nothing can mess up a beautiful, adventurous vacation like blocked bowels. Whether you're taking advantage of the never-ending buffet at the resort or trying new foods in an exotic land, experiencing ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Millions die each year from animal-to-human diseases—an Oxford coronavirus expert warns it could get worse The Hill "Greater population density, greater travel, deforestation - all of these things make it more likely that these outbreaks will happen and then something will spread," Professor Sarah Gilbert told The Independent. Just last month, the United Nations (UN) released ... Flag as irrelevant
	BusinessWorld Online The 8 Best Facial Oils For Acne Prone Skin Bustle When it comes to acne, oil has gotten a pretty bad name. While it's true that excess sebum — the oil your skin produces naturally — can clog pores and cause breakouts, that's totally different than the oils you apply to your skin. In fact, the best facial oils for ... Flag as irrelevant
	MD Magazine BMI Strongly Predicts Individual Risk for Diabetes MD Magazine As the prevalence of diabetes has increased over the years around the world, there is a great need to better identify at-risk individuals and to effectively intervene and prevent its development in that population. According to new findings presented at the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com New Coronavirus Cases And Deaths Drop Significantly Across LA Patch.com LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles County health officials Sunday acknowledged that county is seeing the long-awaited decline in coronavirus deaths in the aftermath the surge in new cases that gripped the county for much of the summer. They tempered ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News California chicken farm to shut down after eight employees die of coronavirus New York Daily News Days after California health officials ordered a chicken farm to close its cages during a deadly coronavirus break, owners finally announced that they would follow the directive. Foster Farms said Saturday that its Livingston Poultry Complex will be temporarily ... Flag as irrelevant
	LocalNews8.com Kids can carry coronavirus in respiratory tract for weeks, study suggests LocalNews8.com Children can carry coronavirus in their noses and throats for weeks even if they don't show any symptoms, which might explain how the virus can spread silently, researchers in South Korea reported Friday. "In this case series study, inapparent infections in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston Herald Hundreds protest new student flu vaccine mandate at State House Boston Herald Hundreds of parents and students gathered outside the State House on Sunday to protest Gov. Charlie Baker's mandate requiring children — even those attending classes remotely — to receive the flu vaccine if they want to return to school. "I should be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Grand Forks Herald Following visit from Deborah Birx, North Dakota reports 1 death, 219 new COVID-19 cases Grand Forks Herald Bismarck's Burleigh County reported the greatest number of new cases with 44, while Fargo's Cass County added 41 cases. Jamestown's Stutsman County posted 28 new cases. Grand Forks County and Minot's Ward County added 24 new cases. Written By: ... Flag as irrelevant
	WDRB Colon and rectal cancer cases are going up among people younger than 50, researchers say WDRB (CNN) Cases of colon and rectal cancer are on the rise in young adults -- and the median age of patients diagnosed is getting lower. Colorectal cancer is the third deadliest cancer among men and women in the U.S. -- after lung and prostate in men and lung ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News More than 1000 tests after Staffordshire Covid outbreak BBC News More than 1,000 people have been tested for coronavirus following an outbreak liked to a bingo night. There are 16 known cases connected to the event at Silverdale Working Men's Club on 16 August, Staffordshire County Council said. Anyone who tests ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Colombia coronavirus cases pass 600000, deaths close to 19400 Reuters BOGOTA (Reuters) - Coronavirus cases in Colombia surpassed 600,000 on Sunday as deaths from the virus approach 19,400, ahead of the end to more than five months of lockdown. The Andean country has 607,938 confirmed cases of the virus according to ... Flag as irrelevant
	StarNewsOnline.com Wilmington infectious disease expert: We know how to beat COVID-19 StarNewsOnline.com WILMINGTON -- For more than 25 years, the area has looked to Dr. Paul Kamitsuka for care and guidance on infectious diseases. Kamitsuka, a physician with Wilmington Health and chief epidemiologist at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, has ... Flag as irrelevant
	Arizona Daily Star Dr. Roach: Using vitamin A in the fight to recover sense of smell Arizona Daily Star DEAR DR. ROACH: My 90-year-old mother lost her sense of smell several years ago. We think it was related to a new medication. I read that vitamin A deficiency can be responsible for this, and I have reason to believe she has a real deficiency. She also has ... Flag as irrelevant
	WIS10 DHEC: 1019 new cases of COVID-19, 11 more deaths announced in SC WIS10 COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 1,019 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 11 additional confirmed deaths on Friday. This brings the total number of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Times-Reporter COVID-19′s true toll in Illinois is likely higher than reported. A closer look at 'excess deaths' in 2020. Washington Times-Reporter The official COVID-19 death toll in Illinois may not account for at least 1,000 fatalities — and potentially far more — that could be attributable to the pandemic, according to a Tribune analysis of federal data. Through July 25, Illinois had officially recorded 7,397 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The State Coronavirus live updates: Here's what to know in South Carolina on Aug. 31 The State This article has Unlimited Access. For more coverage, sign up for our daily coronavirus newsletter. To support our commitment to public service journalism: Subscribe Now. We're tracking the most up-to-date information about the coronavirus in South Carolina ... Flag as irrelevant
	KCTV Kansas City Colon and rectal cancer cases are going up among people younger than 50, researchers say KCTV Kansas City (CNN) -- Cases of colon and rectal cancer are on the rise in young adults -- and the median age of patients diagnosed is getting lower. Colorectal cancer is the third deadliest cancer among men and women in the United States -- after lung and prostate in men ... Flag as irrelevant
	WKYT Parents protest student flu shot mandate in Massachusetts WKYT BOSTON (WBZ) - Hundreds of parents gathered in Boston to protest a new flu shot mandate for Massachusetts students that they claim constitutes government overreach. Hoisting signs and chanting loudly, parents protested the new student flu shot mandate ... Flag as irrelevant

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