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	health Daily update ⋅ August 18, 2020
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	The New York Times What if 'Herd Immunity' Is Closer Than Scientists Thought? The New York Times To achieve so-called herd immunity — the point at which the virus can no longer spread widely because there are not enough vulnerable humans — scientists have suggested that perhaps 70 percent of a given population must be immune, through vaccination ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post First US cases of coronavirus in mink found at Utah fur farms Washington Post Mink at two Utah fur farms have tested positive for the virus that causes covid-19 in humans, the Department of Agriculture said Monday, announcing the first U.S. cases in a species that has been widely culled in Europe following outbreaks there. Support our ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Lasting Immunity to COVID Found in Early Studies WebMD By Robin Foster and E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporters. MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists say they are seeing signs of lasting immunity to the coronavirus, even in those who only experience mild symptoms of COVID-19. A slew of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape 'Positive Disruption' to Diabetes Inpatient Care Due to COVID-19 Medscape Innovative ways of managing hospital inpatients with diabetes, that could be implemented this coming winter, have been identified as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic says a report by Diabetes UK. The review, entitled 'Inpatient Diabetes Care during the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post UK rates of depression double among adults during lockdown Washington Post LONDON — Rates of depression appear to have almost doubled in Britain since the country was put into lockdown in late March as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the country's official statistics agency. Support our journalism. Subscribe ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Coronavirus pandemic now driven by younger adults: WHO Reuters MANILA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday it was concerned that the novel coronavirus spread was being driven by people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, many of whom were unaware they were infected, posing a danger to ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Treating Acute Musculoskeletal Pain: New Guidance MedPage Today Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are recommended as first-line therapy in a new guideline for treating acute, non-low back pain from musculoskeletal injuries in outpatient settings. The clinical guide, released by the American College of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Immunity studies provide a 'a bit of blue sky' about protection from Covid-19, experts say CNN (CNN) A recent batch of studies, many early stage and not yet peer reviewed, show that humans have a "robust" immune response to Covid-19 that may protect them from further infection, even if they had mild symptoms. How long that protection lasts is still ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Don't Wait to Lose Weight: Shedding Obesity in Youth Extends Life HealthDay By Cara Roberts Murez HealthDay Reporter. MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity can kill, contributing to the development of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. But losing weight before middle age arrives can help prevent early death, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Don't Wait to Lose Weight: Shedding Obesity in Youth Extends Life U.S. News & World Report By Cara Roberts Murez HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity can kill, contributing to the development of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. But losing weight before middle age arrives can help prevent ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sacramento Bee Coronavirus updates: Sacramento County set to spend $69 million fighting pandemic Sacramento Bee Intense heat, bizarre weather phenomenons and rare rolling blackouts across California have taken some attention away from the state's battle with the coronavirus, but officials nonetheless reported more than 20,000 new lab-confirmed cases over the ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News California resident tests positive for the plague, first case in the state in 5 years ABC News California health officials have confirmed that an individual has tested positive for a case of the plague in the state -- the first such case in five years. El Dorado County health officials were notified by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post I downloaded America's first coronavirus exposure app. You should too. Washington Post I often use this column to warn about the dangers of apps that track you. This time, I'm going to recommend you actually install one. There's a new kind of app that uses your smartphone's Bluetooth wireless signals to figure out when you've been in contact ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN International Immune Response After Mild COVID-19 Is Prolonged; Psychiatric Risk Revealed 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. Mild COVID-19 induces prolonged immune response. In patients ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Pandemic now driven by 20s, 30s, 40s group, many asymptomatic: WHO Reuters MANILA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it was concerned that the novel coronavirus spread was being driven by people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, many of which were unaware they were infected, posing a danger to vulnerable ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio ACP, AAFP recommend NSAIDs as first-line therapy for non-low back pain Healio Physicians should encourage adults to use NSAIDs, particularly topical ones, to treat acute non-low back pain that stems from musculoskeletal injuries, according to a new guideline from the ACP and American Academy of Family Physicians. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Coronavirus hasn't devastated the homeless population as many feared Fox News Health experts say the numbers don't indicate how widespread the disease is or how it might play out long term. Associated Press. Facebook; Twitter; Flipboard; Comments; Print; Email. close. Fox News Flash top headlines for August 17 Video ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report More Evidence That Weight-Loss Surgery Prevents Early Death U.S. News & World Report By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- For those who are obese, weight-loss surgery can boost quality of life and quickly improve some chronic health conditions, like type 2 diabetes. Now, a new ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Researchers hope this old-fashioned treatment will work for coronavirus CNN (CNN) Plasma Technologies LLC has signed a defense contract worth $750,000 to develop scaled-up Covid-19 convalescent plasma technologies, according to an announcement on the Department of Defense website Monday. It's the latest development in ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN A California resident has been diagnosed with plague for the first time in five years CNN (CNN) A South Lake Tahoe resident has been diagnosed with the plague, marking the first human case in California since 2015. Health officials believe the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while walking their dog in the area, according to a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Lasting immunity to coronavirus reported in early studies Medical Xpress (HealthDay)—Scientists say they are seeing signs of lasting immunity to the coronavirus, even in those who only experience mild symptoms of COVID-19. A slew of studies show that disease-fighting antibodies, as well as B-cells and T-cells that can recognize ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Research shows coronavirus thrives in dry air (and August is coastal Australia's least humid month) Medical Xpress We know some influenzas are seasonal, and the common cold is more common in winter. But what about COVID-19? Many people have been wondering whether the weather plays a role in its spread. At this stage we don't really know if or how temperature ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Minorities Hit Hardest by COVID-19, Study Confirms HealthDay MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A new report adds to data suggesting that the coronavirus pandemic is even tougher on U.S. minorities than it is on whites. The research, from the University of Minnesota, shows that Black and Hispanic ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Pennsylvania prepares to launch virus-tracing app next month Washington Post HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania plans to launch a coronavirus exposure-notification app in early September in an effort to more quickly break chains of transmission by using the new technology to notify people who may have been exposed, officials said ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Another Bariatric Surgery Benefit: Fewer BP Meds MedPage Today Obese patients with hypertension who underwent bariatric surgery enjoyed a durable decrease in the medications required for them to achieve blood pressure (BP) control, according to the GATEWAY trialists. In the 100-person study, 73% of those who had ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Your smartphone may be able to tell you when you're drunk CNN (CNN) It isn't always easy to know when you've had one alcoholic drink too many, but your smartphone be able to help -- by measuring changes in the way you walk. Having access to real-time data about intoxication could help people reduce their alcohol ... Flag as irrelevant
	KOMO News 40% of Americans struggling with mental health amid COVID-19 pandemic: CDC KOMO News WASHINGTON (Sinclair Broadcast Group) — The mental health effects of the coronavirus are showing up in significant ways for Americans struggling to cope with the pandemic, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Large coronavirus outbreak linked to wedding reception in Maine CBS News More than two dozen Maine residents have tested positive for the coronavirus after a wedding reception in Millinocket — the state's first outbreak linked to a social gathering, officials said Monday. Millinocket Regional Hospital has confirmed that there are now ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Pupils test positive in Perthshire and Paisley BBC News Three primary school pupils have tested positive for Covid-19. Two of the cases were detected in pupils in Perth and Kinross and one in Renfrewshire. One pupil from Newhill Primary in Blairgowrie and another from Oakbank Primary in Perth are now ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Mosquitoes With West Nile Virus Found In Rockland Patch.com ORANGETOWN, NY — The first group of mosquitoes to test positive in 2020 for West Nile virus in Rockland County has been found in Orangetown. County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said the infected ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com Dr. Fauci Now Recommends Wearing Safety Goggles for COVID-19 — Here Are 7 Top-Rated Pairs PEOPLE.com Stocking up on face masks and hand sanitizer has become the norm during the coronavirus pandemic, but now there is one more item that you might want to consider buying. According to Anthony Fauci, MD, White House advisor, and director of the National ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Cancer survivor loses 151 pounds, thanks to exercise and popular weight-loss plan Today.com She lost 79 pounds, then put them back on after a breast cancer diagnosis. Now she's at her goal weight — and cancer-free. Missing out on a bucket-list activity was the inspiration Lindy Cellucci needed to tackle her weight.Lindy Cellucci ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Four more cases at Wensleydale Creamery BBC News A dairy that produces cheese in the Yorkshire Dales says a total of nine employees have tested positive for Covid-19. Wensleydale Creamery said the total included five people who tested positive at the beginning of August. The company, based in Hawes, ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Express Tribune US Deaths Top 170000 As Coronavirus Pandemic Continues To Take Its Toll NPR The CDC estimates there could be up to 200,000 deaths in the U.S. from COVID-19 by Labor Day. As schools begin to reopen, there are renewed calls for vigilance in social distancing and masking. DAVID GREENE, HOST: The CDC is estimating that we ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Fyffes shuts Coventry site after outbreak BBC News Banana supplier Fyffes has shut a distribution centre after 20 more staff tested positive for Covid-19, taking the total to 30. Fyffes said it was putting "enhanced infection control measures" in place and stopping normal operations at the site in Walsgrave, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Tumor gene test could help to predict ovarian cancer prognosis Medical Xpress A tumor test could help to identify ovarian cancer patients with predicted poor survival, and down the track inform new therapeutical approaches, the results of a major international collaboration have shown. The research paper led by UNSW ... Flag as irrelevant
	DentistryIQ 9 great ideas for your dental practice blog DentistryIQ By Beatrix Potter. A vibrant and interesting blog is an essential part of any digital marketing plan and will serve to drive more business to your practice. Coming up with topics for blogs while representing your dental practice can be tough, but fear not, because I ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Stem cells give hope for revival of Malaysia's extinct rhinos Washington Post KUANTAN, Malaysia — Some skin, eggs and tissue samples are all that remain of Malaysia's last rhino, Iman, who died last November after years of failed breeding attempts. Now scientists are pinning their hopes on experimental stem cell technology to bring ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Another warning from 1918 Spanish flu for COVID-19: 'Survival does not mean that individuals fully recovered' MarketWatch 'We may never know the true mortality consequences of 1918 because of incomplete or inaccurate record keeping, issues that also undermine our ability to quantify the impact of COVID-19'. There is one cautionary note from the 1918 flu that has resonance in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News Utah 'long-haulers' suffering mysterious illness months after COVID-19 infections Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — "More than 99% will survive." "It's just the flu." Those are the beliefs about COVID-19 that Lisa O'Brien is tired of hearing as several months after having the disease, she continues to experience serious — and mysterious — health issues. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters More infectious coronavirus mutation may be 'a good thing', says disease expert Reuters SINGAPORE (Reuters) - An increasingly common mutation of the novel coronavirus found in Europe, North America and parts of Asia may be more infectious but appears less deadly, according to a prominent infectious diseases doctor. FILE PHOTO: The ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Yes, face mask protection helps slow the spread of COVID-19 Medical Xpress Can face masks help slow the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19? Yes, face masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing and social distancing, help slow the spread of the virus. So why ... Flag as irrelevant
	wreg.com Covid-19 is now the No. 3 cause of death in the US. But testing to find and isolate cases has dropped off wreg.com (CNN) — A virus that didn't even exist a year ago is now killing more Americans than Alzheimer's disease, accidents and diabetes. The novel coronavirus has infected more than 5.4 million Americans and killed more than 170,000, according to data from ... Flag as irrelevant
	PhillyVoice.com Pennsylvania Prepares to Launch Virus-Tracing App Next Month U.S. News & World Report By MARC LEVY, Associated Press. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania plans to launch a coronavirus exposure-notification app in early September in an effort to more quickly break chains of transmission by using the new technology to notify people ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters US COVID-19 deaths rise; cases drop for fourth week in a row Reuters (Reuters) - The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 rose 2% to about 7,400 people last week, while new cases declined for a fourth week in a row, according to a Reuters tally of state and county reports. The country posted 360,000 new COVID-19 cases for the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Stanley pub outbreak sees eight test positive BBC News Four more people have tested positive for coronavirus in an outbreak linked to a club in County Durham. A total of eight people now have Covid-19 after being linked to the Stanley Empire Club between 9 and 11 August. Durham County Council is asking ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay COVID-19 Clinical Trials Lack Diversity, Researchers Say HealthDay MONDAY, Aug. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Although minorities are paying a disproportionate price in the rate of COVID-19 illnesses and deaths, they are underrepresented in clinical trials, a new study finds. The researchers call upon the government, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Autopsies show microplastics in all major human organs Medical Xpress (HealthDay)—Microscopic bits of plastic have most likely taken up residence in all of the major filtering organs in your body, a new lab study suggests. Researchers found evidence of plastic contamination in tissue samples taken from the lungs, liver, spleen ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters Study links COVID-19 to rise in childhood type 1 diabetes Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - Cases of type 1 diabetes among children in a small UK study almost doubled during the peak of Britain's COVID-19 epidemic, suggesting a possible link between the two diseases that needs more investigation, scientists said on Tuesday ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Mild COVID-19 cases can produce strong T cell response Medical Xpress Mild cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can trigger robust memory T cell responses, even in the absence of detectable virus-specific antibody responses, researchers report August 14 in the journal Cell. The authors say that memory T cell ... Flag as irrelevant

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