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	health Daily update ⋅ August 6, 2020
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	CNN Quit my job, or risk serious illness? Parents and teachers face grueling decisions as schools reopen CNN (CNN) First-grade teacher Amy Forehand was stunned to learn young students in her Georgia school district will return to classrooms by the end of this month. "We were notified yesterday that the county is going to send kindergarten students and first-grade ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Covid-19 patients may develop skin rashes and discoloration, studies find CNN (CNN) As Covid-19 started to spread across the United States earlier this year, dermatology offices began to see suspicious signs on some patients' skin: Red or purple toes, itchy hives, mottled bumps on fingers, a lacy red rash that spread across legs and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Convalescent plasma could reduce death from COVID-19, early data suggests Livescience.com COVID-19 patients treated with the blood of those who have recovered from the infection die at significantly lower rates than those given standard treatments alone, according to a preliminary analysis. In their analysis, posted July 30 to the preprint database ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME 'A Rinsing of the Brain.' New Research Shows How Sleep Could Ward Off Alzheimer's Disease TIME Each of us carts around a 3-lb. universe that orchestrates everything we do: directing our conscious actions of moving, thinking and sensing, while also managing body functions we take for granted, like breathing, keeping our hearts beating and digesting our ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD CDC: Virus that Paralyzes Kids Could Return in Fall WebMD Aug. 5, 2020 -- The new coronavirus isn't the only virus to worry about this fall. Doctors are asking parents to keep an eye out for signs of a rare but serious condition that can cause permanent paralysis and breathing problems in children called acute flaccid ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Marijuana Is Not Heart-Healthy, Experts Say HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- As marijuana use becomes more common, could heart troubles follow? Yes, warns a new statement from the American Heart Association (AHA). Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Common colds train the immune system to recognize COVID-19 Livescience.com Previous infections with common cold viruses can train the immune system to recognize SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a new study. The study, published Aug. 4 in the journal Science, found that immune cells known as T cells that ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Denver Post Justin Fox: The (not-so) great COVID-19 versus flu comparison The Denver Post After much back and forth in the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic, a consensus is emerging that the overall risk of dying for those infected with the disease — at least so far, in a population with an age distribution roughly similar to that of the U.S. or ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post California's growing virus data collection headache Washington Post LOS ANGELES — California has stopped removing or adding to a list of counties facing more restrictions on businesses and schools as it tries to determine the impact from an unresolved technical problem with the state's coronavirus testing database, health ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN In Canada, obesity will no longer be determined by weight alone CNN (CNN) A group of physicians in Canada issued new guidelines this week urging doctors in the country to to take a new approach in the way they treat patients with obesity. The physicians, who are part of the non-profit Obesity Canada and the Canadian ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Obesity Tied to Severe COVID-19, But Age Matters WebMD By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- If you're younger than 65 years old and obese, COVID-19 poses a special danger to you. A new study reports that the more obese you are, the more likely you are to ... Flag as irrelevant
	ModernHealthcare.com Healthcare workers of color nearly twice as likely as whites to get COVID-19 ModernHealthcare.com Healthcare workers of color were more likely to care for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, more likely to report using inadequate or reused protective gear, and nearly twice as likely as white colleagues to test positive for the coronavirus, a new ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Type 1 diabetes fears in children amid drop in diagnoses BBC News Parents have been urged to be alert to type 1 diabetes after the number of children presenting with symptoms fell by almost a third during the pandemic. Between the end of March and middle of June, official figures show 33 children were diagnosed in Wales, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Dallas County Reports 508 Additional Positive 2019 Novel Coronavirus Cases- August 05 Patch.com From City of Coppell: As of 11:00am August 5, 2020, Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting 508 additional confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total confirmed case count in Dallas County to 52,639, including ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Coronavirus outbreak on Maine blueberry farms sparks concern for agricultural community during harvest season Fox News Growing concern that migrant workers, residents in agricultural communities are particularly at risk for infection. Amy McGorry. By Amy McGorry | Fox News. Facebook; Twitter; Flipboard; Comments; Print; Email. close. Fox News Flash top headlines for August ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Are Baby Boomers Less Sharp Than Previous Generations? U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Aging baby boomers may not be as mentally sharp as their parents were, a new study suggests -- raising questions about what the pattern could mean for future ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Warming climate may trigger more West Nile outbreaks in Southern California Medical Xpress As climate change brings hotter weather to Southern California, coastal populations from San Diego to Santa Barbara may face an increased risk of contracting West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases, suggests a new study led by researchers at ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Hydroxychloroquine being 'discarded prematurely', say scientists BBC News A trial investigating the drug hydroxychloroquine as a preventative treatment against Covid-19 may never find out if it's effective, say scientists involved. Controversy around the drug - touted by President Trump and the subject of online misinformation - is ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Two Common Nutrients Might Keep Vertigo at Bay U.S. News & World Report By E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Taking in extra vitamin D plus calcium might cut your odds of getting a debilitating form of vertigo, new research shows. The Korean study focused on benign ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report New Drug May Beat Older One at Preventing MS Relapse U.S. News & World Report By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A new injection drug can prevent multiple sclerosis flare-ups better than an existing medication, a clinical trial has found. The drug, called ofatumumab, beat a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Tribune Kane, DuPage counties warn of increase in COVID-19, caution they could reinstate restrictions Chicago Tribune Kane and DuPage county officials are warning residents about "concerning increases" in COVID-19 activity and said they could take action to limit the spread of the virus, including reinstating limits on some business and social activities. Officials from the two ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Date for re-opening of pubs in NI could be delayed BBC News There is growing speculation that the reopening date for indoor pubs in NI that only sell alcohol will be delayed. The chief medical officer has advised that so-called "wet bars" should not reopen on Monday as planned, BBC News NI understands. Executive ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Many Older Adults Can't Connect With Telehealth: Study U.S. News & World Report THURSDAY, Aug. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The coronavirus pandemic has fueled big increases in video visits between patients and doctors, but older Americans haven't easily taken to the trend, a new study finds. More than one-third of those over 65 ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle California cases flattening, says Bay Area expert — but data glitch raises doubts San Francisco Chronicle The rate of new coronavirus cases in California appears to be plateauing, a Bay Area infectious disease expert said Wednesday, although a major technical problem affecting the electronic data system used by state and local health departments has cast ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Dermatologists don't learn about Black skin. These people want to change that Today.com Black skin is often left out of medical textbooks and clinical teaching, leading to misdiagnosis, delayed care and worse. Racism and Dermatology. People with brown or Black skin are often excluded from dermatology teachings, making it harder for doctors to ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Aberdeen goes into lockdown as Covid cluster grows BBC News Lockdown restrictions have been reimposed in Aberdeen due to a coronavirus cluster in the city, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Pubs and restaurants were ordered to close by 17:00 on Wednesday. People are being told not to travel to ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Tarrant County Health Officials Urge Residents to Take Preventive Steps Against West Nile Virus NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Health officials in Tarrant County are upping their efforts to prevent the spread of West Nile virus. Ground spraying will be conducted in unincorporated portions of northwest Tarrant County this week, officials announced Wednesday. This is in response to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Mother dies after her cancer is presumed to be coronavirus: report Fox News The mother of a five-year-old is dead after being told her symptoms were likely from coronavirus when they were actually due to cancer, according to a report on BBC. "Beth wasn't a victim of Covid, she was a victim of the circumstances caused by Covid," the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Minnesota reports 23% increase in syphilis, congenital syphilis cases up 110% Outbreak News Today By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews. Minnesota state health officials reported an increase in sexually transmitted infections in 2019, according to their annual STD surveillance report. Image/CDC. While cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea both increased ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Areas in Dallas to be Sprayed for West Nile Virus NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Areas in Dallas will be sprayed for West Nile virus after mosquito pools were confirmed positive for the virus. The spraying will happen on Wednesday and Thursday between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. both nights. The areas to be sprayed are generally bounded by:. Flag as irrelevant
	TribLIVE College parties, school openings, contact sports pose challenges in Allegheny County's 'war' against covid-19 TribLIVE 32 minutes ago. Allegheny County's new cases of covid-19 fell sharply in the past two weeks, but the region still has "lots of community spread," and officials have concerns about schools and sports programs safely resuming in coming weeks. That was the ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report More Education May Slow Start of Early-Onset Alzheimer's U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Among people who have the gene that carries a heightened risk for early-onset Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests that more education might slow the development of beta-amyloid plaques in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress BCG vaccine is safe and does not lead to an increased risk of COVID-19 symptoms Medical Xpress The BCG vaccine, a vaccine originally made against tuberculosis, has a general stimulating effect on the immune system and is therefore effective against multiple infectious diseases—possibly also against COVID-19. This study compared groups of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com How Some Wisconsinites' Health Habits Changed During COVID-19 Patch.com Are you finding yourself walking more or struggling with your diet these days? If so, you are not alone. The COVID-19 pandemic may have changed many aspects of our lives, including some of our daily habits that may have an impact on our health. Among ... Flag as irrelevant
	Rocklin and Roseville Today Coronavirus updates: California data problem stalls contact tracing; death toll near 10000 Sacramento Bee Two students from high schools in Visalia CA share their thoughts on how seriously teens are taking the threat of COVID-19. Author Arjan Batth and illustrator Alyssa White collaborated on a children's book promoting environmental awareness. By David ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Study reveals contamination of air and environment near patients with COVID-19 Medical Xpress A study by University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers provides new evidence of infectious SARS-CoV-2 throughout the environment and in air samples collected in COVID-19 patient care areas. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Man with coronavirus wakes from coma to learn COVID-19 killed his family Fox News A man with coronavirus in Scotland awoke from a three-week coma to learn that his mother and her partner died of the novel virus, according to a report. "It was just disbelief that it had taken two people who were part of my everyday life," Scott Miller told the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Georgia surpasses 200000 coronavirus cases, nears 4000 deaths Atlanta Journal Constitution The state of Georgia on Wednesday surpassed 200,000 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus, becoming just the fifth state in the U.S. to reach the somber milestone. Georgia also is likely to eclipse 4,000 cumulative deaths this week, as fatalities from ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress These dogs are trained to sniff out the coronavirus. Most have a 100% success rate Medical Xpress What does a pandemic smell like? If dogs could talk, they might be able to tell us. We're part of an international research team, led by Dominique Grandjean at France's National Veterinary School of Alfort, that has been training detector dogs to sniff out traces ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Dashboard Tracking Coronavirus Antibody Tests Suggests 19 Million Americans May Have Been Infected Newsweek Academics have revealed a new online dashboard that provides a better understanding of the true scope of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Citizens across the world have turned to such tools as a way to track daily infections of the novel coronavirus, ... Flag as irrelevant
	OCRegister Coronavirus: Orange County reports 665 new cases and 12 new deaths as of Aug. 5 OCRegister The Orange County Health Care Agency reported 665 new cases of the coronavirus, as of Wednesday, Aug. 5, bringing the county's cumulative total of positive tests to 38,131 cases. It is estimated that more than half of the reported cases, or 27,197 as of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Houston Chronicle Masks, shields and spread out jurors as trials resume in SC Houston Chronicle LAURENS, S.C. (AP) — The first trial in a South Carolina courtroom since the COVID-19 pandemic began included spread out jurors, a glass shield around the witness stand and bailiffs reminding everyone that masks are required. The murder trial started ... Flag as irrelevant
	SFGate Heart risks of marijuana use need more research SFGate Marijuana use could hurt the heart and blood vessels, according to a report that found no cardiovascular benefits to cannabis use and called for more research of the drug that is growing in popularity. Cannabis studies have been limited because it is listed as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sacramento Bee Georgia passes 200000 coronavirus cases Wilkes Barre Times-Leader By Tim Darnell. ATLANTA _ Georgia passed more than 200,000 confirmed coronavirus cases Wednesday, according to the latest figures released by the state Department of Public Health. The department said 201,713 confirmed coronavirus cases have been ... Flag as irrelevant
	UC Berkeley Warming climate may bring more West Nile outbreaks to Southern California UC Berkeley As climate change heats up the weather in Southern California, coastal populations from San Diego to Santa Barbara may face an increased risk of contracting West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases, suggests a new study led by researchers at ... Flag as irrelevant
	witf.org America's obesity epidemic threatens effectiveness of any COVID vaccine witf.org For a world crippled by the coronavirus, salvation hinges on a vaccine. But in the United States, where at least 4.6 million people have been infected and nearly 155,000 have died, the promise of that vaccine is hampered by a vexing epidemic that long ... Flag as irrelevant
	PostBulletin.com State urges parents to keep up with childhood immunizations during COVID-19 PostBulletin.com ROCHESTER, Minn. — It's been brushed to the side in our focus on COVID-19: childhood immunizations. Ironically, these very shots are among the proposed reasons why young children do not do as bad with the coronavirus in general. For example, a recent ... Flag as irrelevant
	Southernminn.com Latest on COVID-19 in MN: 9 more deaths; 629 new cases Southernminn.com Minnesota's COVID-19 data again offers a mixed bag of hopeful and worrisome news. Wednesday's numbers show daily deaths remain in the single digits, with the number of people currently hospitalized falling slightly after trending up for weeks. Still, those ... Flag as irrelevant
	Miami Herald How does COVID-19 affect kids' brains? Doctors cite concern over lasting effects Miami Herald 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. Concerns are rising about the potential lasting effects of the novel coronavirus on ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Why HPV Tests May Be Preferable to Pap Smears for Cervical Cancer Screening Healthline New recommendations from the American Cancer Society now emphasize HPV tests over Pap smears for cervical cancer screening. The guidelines also raise the age for initial screening from 21 to 25. Other organizations, however, still recommend Pap ... Flag as irrelevant

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