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	health Daily update ⋅ August 15, 2020
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	CNN Vaccines are safe. But huge numbers of people around the world say they wouldn't take a Covid jab CNN (CNN) Susan Bailey, a 57-year-old retired nurse from Florida, has had all her jabs and gets a flu shot every year. She's a vocal Joe Biden supporter -- and one of a growing number of people globally who say they wouldn't take a coronavirus vaccine even if ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Obesity Raises the Risk of Death From Covid-19 Among Men The New York Times The coronavirus has been an unpredictable foe from the start. It triggers silent or barely perceptible infections in some individuals, while in others it sets off a cascade of complications that overwhelm the body and lead to death. Why some patients sail through ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Are you truly immune from Covid-19 for up to three months? It's not clear CNN (CNN) It's the question everyone wants answered: How long are we protected from catching Covid-19 after we've recovered from the novel coronavirus -- and what does that really mean? Last week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN New CDC guidance says Covid-19 rates in children 'steadily increasing' CNN (CNN) Health experts say children make up more than 7% of all coronavirus cases in the US -- while comprising about 22% of the country's population -- and the number and rate of child cases have been "steadily increasing" from March to July. The data was ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post US will prepare coronavirus strain for potential human challenge trials Washington Post U.S. researchers will create a strain of the coronavirus that could be used in possible vaccine trials called human challenge experiments, Anthony S. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said in an interview Friday. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report As COVID-19 Cases Rise in US, Precious Plasma Donations Lag U.S. News & World Report August 14, (Reuters) - In late April, a coalition of New Mexico healthcare systems began asking local COVID-19 survivors to donate their plasma, the antibody-rich blood product used to help treat people hospitalized with the disease. More than 50 people ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Andrea Maftei, 32, named as latest person to die in NI BBC News A 32-year-old cafe worker is the latest person to have died in Northern Ireland after being diagnosed with Covid-19. The woman has been named locally as Andrea Maftei. She had worked in the Nobel Cafe in Ballymena, County Antrim, for the past 12 years. Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Lower COVID-19 Risk With ADT for Prostate Cancer MedPage Today Men whose prostate cancer was treated with androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) had a significantly lower risk of COVID-19 infection, a large retrospective study of Italian patients showed. Only four of 5,273 men treated with ADT tested positive for the novel ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sakshi English Genetic Profiles May Predict COVID-19 Risk; Nursing Home Staff in Spotlight The New York Times (Reuters) - The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. Genetic profiles may predict COVID-19 risk. Large-scale genetic ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Swindon's diverse areas 'need more Covid-19 support' BBC News Swifter action should have been taken to stop the spread of Covid-19 among Swindon's diverse communities, a Labour borough councillor has said. Adorabelle Shaikh represents the most ethnically-diverse Central Ward. She said: "It's not a language issue, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Los Angeles Times Orange County awaits backlogged coronavirus test results from state Los Angeles Times The state is expected to fully restore backlogged COVID-19 test results to counties by the end of the week. The data from July 31 to Aug. 4 were lost after a technical issue affected the state's electronic system that gathers the information. In Orange County ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Americans are drinking more during the COVID-19 pandemic. But how much alcohol is too much? USA TODAY The coronavirus pandemic has Americans drinking more. Sales of at-home alcohol, according to a Nielsen report from June, have spiked nearly 27% since the start of the pandemic. And while this doesn't take into account shutdowns of bars and restaurants ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Young People Struggling With Mental Burden Of Pandemic: CDC Patch.com PLYMOUTH, MA — A generation of teenagers and young adults taught and coached to work together have been told to largely stay apart for the past five months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The very social interactions that often provide stimulation and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com How Coronavirus Is Affecting Washington Kids: 5 Things To Know Patch.com Are kids less likely to contract COVID-19? How many kids have tested positive? A new report looks at the coronavirus's effect on children. By Charles Woodman, Patch Staff Patch Staff Badge. Aug 14, 2020 10:09 am PT ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com How Coronavirus Affects Ohio Kids: 5 Things To Know Patch.com COLUMBUS, OH —Kids currently are at the forefront of the conversation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic as school districts across the country kick off a new year while still grappling with whether to hold classes online or in person. A question remains: ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas County Reports Nine More Deaths Friday With 885 New Cases; Daily Averages Climb NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth County health department urges parents to get kids vaccinated early, appointments required due to ongoing pandemic. By Frank Heinz • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago. Pause. 4:09. Face Masks Vs. Face Shields: Dallas Medical Expert Weighs ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: North England Covid-19 restrictions extended BBC News Lockdown restrictions on social gatherings for parts of northern England will continue despite measures being relaxed across the country. In Greater Manchester cases have risen in Oldham, with a similar trend in Pendle, Lancashire, while case numbers ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News COVID-19 symptoms often appear in this order, according to a new study CBS News According to the study, published in the medical journal Frontier Public Health, the most likely order of symptoms is as follows: fever, then cough and muscle pain, followed by nausea and/or vomiting, and then diarrhea. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Guernsey moves to tiered isolation system BBC News Guernsey is introducing a tiered system to decide how long visitors need to isolate for when they arrive in the island from different countries. Countries will be graded as A, B or C, depending on the number of Covid-19 cases they have, and therefore the risk of ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay AHA News: Nut Butters Are a Healthy Way to Spread Nutrients HealthDay FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Packed with nutrients and easy to eat, either as a sandwich spread or as a dip, nut butters can be a simple solution for school lunches, snacks and beyond. And their growing popularity seems to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Beast The Fate of a COVID-19 Vaccine Comes Down to the Sell Daily Beast By Arthur Allen, Kaiser Health News. Thousands of letters stuffed with money flooded Jonas Salk's mailbox the week after his polio vaccine was declared safe and effective in 1955. Everybody wanted his vaccine. Desperate parents clogged doctors' phone ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Metro East likely to see new restrictions as positive test results for virus rise above 8%, officials say STLtoday.com Illinois health officials warned Friday that new restrictions may be imposed in the Metro East in the "coming days" as the region's average COVID-19 positivity rate topped the threshold of 8%. The state Department of Public Health said in a statement that the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Fast Food Makes an Unhealthy Comeback Among Kids WebMD By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- After a period of improvement, U.S. kids are eating as much fast food as they were in the early 2000s, new government figures show. Researchers found that between 2003 and ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com Mom Holds Her Newborn for First Time After Baby Is Born with COVID-19 PEOPLE.com Wendy Figueroa had to wait 20 days to hold her newborn daughter. By Benjamin VanHoose. August 14, 2020 01:02 PM. Advertisement. FB Tweet More. Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Frequently used serology test may not detect antibodies that could confirm protection against reinfection of COVID-19 Medical Xpress Two different types of detectable antibody responses in SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) tell very different stories and may indicate ways to enhance public health efforts against the disease, according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Gum disease may increase risk for COVID-19-related respiratory failure Healio Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 were more likely to experience respiratory failure if they had gum disease before becoming infected, according to a paper in the Journal of the California Dental Association. These findings indicate that primary care ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Mass. reports 212 new coronavirus cases, 14 new deaths The Boston Globe The death toll from confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Massachusetts rose by 14 to 8,582, state officials reported Friday, and the number of confirmed cases climbed by 212, bringing the total to 113,729. The number of individuals tested for the coronavirus ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Study hints, can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19 Washington Post Mayo Clinic researchers reported a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover, but it's not proof and some experts worry if, amid clamor for the treatment, they'll ever get a clear answer. Support our journalism. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Coronavirus antibody study finds 3.4 million infections in England Fox News More than 100,000 people pricked their fingers at home between June 20 and July 13 to test for antibodies. By Kayla Rivas | Fox News. Facebook; Twitter; Flipboard; Comments; Print; Email. close. Fox News Flash top headlines for August 14 Video ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Canada Says New Waves of Coronavirus Could Swamp Healthcare System, Send Death Toll Soaring U.S. News & World Report OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada is planning for a "reasonable worst case scenario" in which new waves of the coronavirus would intermittently swamp the public health system and send the death toll soaring, officials said on Friday. Under the scenario, there ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Coronavirus: Here's where to track how many clinical trials there are and other treatments OCRegister Combating COVID-19. Some of the best weapons to fight the coronavirus are still washing our hands, wearing masks and social distancing. But today we look at other things that are used in the fight as well as immunizations, which could be the ultimate ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News CDC launches 'Hear Her' campaign to stop pregnancy-related deaths Fox News A campaign to stop pregnancy-related deaths was recently launched by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The "Hear Her" campaign brings awareness to pregnancy-related deaths while providing education and encouragement to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Eczema Risk Higher If Gene Variants Lower Skin Barrier Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Two relatively common variations in a gene called KIF3A are responsible for an impaired skin barrier that allows increased water loss from the skin, promoting the development of atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema. This finding, from a study led by ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Skull Fractures, Broken Jaws: 'Beanbag' Rounds Shot at Protesters Cause Severe Harm U.S. News & World Report By E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- When police and National Guard troops mobilized during protests that broke out across the nation this spring following the death of George Floyd, they often ... Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas City Star California schools scrambling for info, tech as year begins Kansas City Star With millions of California children already back in the virtual classroom, families, teachers and districts are still scrambling to figure out some of the basics: How and when they can resume in-person learning and how to get the in-demand technology needed ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News These are the COVID symptoms you'll likely get first, scientists find Fox News New research has boiled down the most probable order in which COVID-19 symptoms first appear. The earliest sign of the coronavirus will most likely be a fever in infected patients, followed by a cough and muscle pain, according to the study conducted by ... Flag as irrelevant
	WTOP Some neck gaiters may be worse than no mask at all, study shows WTOP Using thin, stretchy neck gaiters as a face covering might be ineffective at stopping the spread of the coronavirus, and could even spread the virus further than not wearing a covering at all, according to a new study. Researchers from Duke University found ... Flag as irrelevant
	New Telegraph Newspaper Global Virology Star Dr. Larry Corey Leads the Hunt for a COVID-19 Vaccine WTOP Global virology star Dr. Larry Corey is in one of the hottest seats of the COVID-19 pandemic. From his home office in Seattle, he heads the operations center for the COVID-19 Prevention Network, the national collaboration of academic and industry ... Flag as irrelevant
	SFGate Brown expands COVID-19 mask requirements in Oregon SFGate SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's total confirmed coronvirus case count since the start of the pandemic surpassed 22,600 Friday as Malhuer County was sent back to Phase 1 and Gov. Kate Brown expanded mask requirements to office spaces. The new face ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Daily News Texas mom holds newborn for first time, 20 days after baby was born with COVID-19 New York Daily News A mother whose baby was born with COVID-19 was finally able to hold her daughter — nearly three weeks after giving birth. Wendy Figueroa tested positive for the coronavirus on April 30. Advertisement. She was eight months pregnant when she went into ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Study hints, can't prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19 ABC News Mayo Clinic researchers are reporting a strong hint that blood plasma from COVID-19 survivors helps other patients recover. By. LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer. August 14, 2020, 12:54 PM. 5 min read. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email this ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress US developing coronavirus strain for human 'challenge' trials Medical Xpress US scientists are developing a strain of the coronavirus that could be used to deliberately infect volunteers in so-called "challenge studies," a government agency said Friday. The work is preliminary and the government is continuing to prioritize randomized ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas to Spray For Mosquitoes After Pools Test Positive For West Nile NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth The city of Dallas will conduct ground spraying for mosquitoes after tests were confirmed positive for West Nile virus. The spraying will occur on Friday and Saturday between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. both nights, weather permitting. Areas to be sprayed are generally ... Flag as irrelevant
	ModernHealthcare.com CMS fined nursing homes $15 million for COVID-19 violations ModernHealthcare.com CMS fined more than 3,400 nursing homes over $15 million during the COVID-19 emergency for not following infection control guidelines or reporting data about the virus, the agency said Friday. After several COVID-19 deaths at nursing homes, federal ... Flag as irrelevant
	SFGate Brown Expands COVID-19 Mask Requirements in Oregon U.S. News & World Report By SARA CLINE, Associated Press/Report for America. SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's total confirmed coronvirus case count since the start of the pandemic surpassed 22,600 Friday as Malhuer County was sent back to Phase 1 and Gov. Kate Brown ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today California: San Diego reports 1st West Nile virus case, Los Angeles reports first death Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. San Diego health officials reported a 61-year-old man from Alpine has been confirmed to be the first person in the county in 2020 to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV). Image/CDC. The man was hospitalized, tested ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: DPD parcel delivery firm staff in Oldbury test positive BBC News A parcel delivery company has been linked to a cornonavirus outbreak after 19 of its staff tested positive. Workers at a DPD site in Oldbury, Sandwell, are now self-isolating, the local authority said. Sandwell was recently named as an area of concern by Public ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Pine Tree In tiny California county, 13 have died of COVID-19 in past week, 12 at one nursing home Herald-Mail Media SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento's smallest neighboring county, rural Amador, has quickly become a hotbed for coronavirus activity, with health officials and the state reporting a rapid spike in new cases and a flood of more than a dozen deaths in the past ... Flag as irrelevant
	KTVZ OHA study: 1% of Oregonians have evidence in blood of past COVID-19 infection KTVZ (Update: Adding video, comments). Rate is 10 times higher than conventional testing shows. PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- As of mid-June, 1% of Oregonians without COVID-19 had evidence of past infection of the virus in their blood, 10 times higher than the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Scientists demonstrate how genetic variations cause eczema Medical Xpress New research supported by the National Institutes of Health delineates how two relatively common variations in a gene called KIF3A are responsible for an impaired skin barrier that allows increased water loss from the skin, promoting the development of ... Flag as irrelevant

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