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	health Daily update ⋅ September 16, 2020
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	CNN A Maine wedding is linked to the deaths of 7 people who didn't attend CNN (CNN) A wedding in Maine is linked to 176 Covid-19 cases and the deaths of seven people who didn't attend the celebration, demonstrating just how easily and quickly the virus can spread at social gatherings, public health experts say. As officials continue to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Study hints Covid-19 may have been in the US as early as December CNN (CNN) Researchers believe they have found evidence that the novel coronavirus may have been circulating in the US as early as late December, about a month before the current timeline from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY How the CDC failed local public health officials fighting the coronavirus USA TODAY The week America lost the fight against the new coronavirus, the nation's premier health agency promised local officials it had the virus under control. It was the third week in February. And senior leaders at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Is Coronavirus Affecting the Hearts of College Athletes? The New York Times In a new study of 26 college athletes who tested positive for coronavirus, four later showed signs of inflammation in their heart muscles. The study, published in JAMA Cardiology, was small and limited but tees up the issue of whether Covid-19, although ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Pandemic isolation has killed thousands of Alzheimer's patients while families watch from afar Washington Post If only Dan Goerke could hold his wife's hand. Maybe she would talk again. Maybe she would look at him and smile as she used to. Maybe she would eat and stop wasting away. Since the pandemic began, Goerke's wife, Denise — 63 years old and afflicted ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post New York City's lockdown reduced spread of coronavirus by 70 percent, study finds Washington Post Images of a nearly empty Times Square and a cleared-out Grand Central Terminal signaled the stillness of New York City under lockdown orders this spring — orders that led to about a 70 percent reduction in the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape NIH 'Very Concerned' About Serious Side Effect in Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Medscape Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. The Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to follow British regulators in resuming a coronavirus vaccine trial that was halted when a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Maine wedding 'superspreader' event is now linked to seven deaths. None of those people attended. Washington Post Only about 65 close family and friends were on the guest list for a bride and groom's rustic wedding celebration in a small Maine town in early August. But the nuptials began an outbreak now traced to more than 170 reported coronavirus infections and also to ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Some pediatricians refuse to treat kids if parents reject vaccines, study finds CNN (CNN) If you choose not to have your child vaccinated, your pediatrician may refuse to treat your family. More than half of pediatricians' offices in the United States included in a new study published in the medical journal JAMA reported having a dismissal ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News World Health Organization announces distribution plan for COVID-19 vaccine ABC News As the possibility of a widely available COVID-19 vaccine steadily approaches, initial limitations in supply have left experts worldwide asking: Who gets the vaccine first? MORE: As progress continues on coronavirus vaccine, experts debate who should be 1st ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR The Majority Of Children Who Die From COVID-19 Are Children Of Color NPR The vast majority of children dying from COVID-19 are Hispanic, Black or Native American, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers analyzed the number of coronavirus cases and deaths among people ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Will COVID-19 Become a Seasonal Illness? Here's What We Know Right Now Healthline New research suggests that COVID-19 could develop into a seasonal illness once herd immunity is achieved. Some experts, however, say herd immunity may be difficult to obtain. They say a vaccine is the best way to achieve community-wide immunity. Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com UCSD Researchers Identify Carb That Coronavirus Uses To Infect Patch.com SAN DIEGO, CA — UC San Diego School of Medicine researchers announced Tuesday they have discovered a carbohydrate that the SARS-CoV-2 virus uses to latch onto a cellular molecule in the lungs, which has potential implications for treatment of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Early Flu Shot Advised Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Patch.com SAN DIEGO, CA — An infectious disease expert for Scripps Health reminded San Diegans Tuesday to get influenza shots early this season to avoid potentially overloading the region's medical system during the COVID-19 pandemic. "If you normally get the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Experts worry as US virus restrictions are eased or violated Washington Post PROVIDENCE, R.I. — State and local officials around the U.S. are rolling back social-distancing rules again after an abortive effort over the summer, allowing bars, restaurants and gyms to open. Fans are gathering mask-free at football games. President ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Unpopular teens could be at higher risk of heart conditions later in life, study suggests CNN (CNN) Many of us hope to escape who we were in high school -- particularly if you were last in line to be picked in gym class -- but a growing body of research suggests that how popular you are in adolescence has a link with psychological and physical health ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Rare mosquito-borne virus suspected in Michigan; 10 counties urged to cancel outdoor events after dusk USA TODAY DETROIT – A Michigan adult is suspected of having the rare and dangerous mosquito-borne virus Eastern equine encephalitis, health officials announced Tuesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services now urges people in 10 Michigan ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Coronavirus kills far more Hispanic and Black children than White youths, CDC study finds Washington Post The coronavirus is killing Hispanic, Black and American Indian children at much higher numbers than their White peers, according to federal statistics released Tuesday. The numbers — the most comprehensive U.S. accounting to date of pediatric infections ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union tracks strains of SARS-CoV-2 Medical Xpress Initial findings reported by the Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union (ACGU) suggest that following Arizona's first reported case of COVID-19 in late January, the state experienced no cases that went undetected and was COVID-free until at least 11 distinct ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Experts seek to unravel COVID mysteries in kids CIDRAP Two studies published yesterday in the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society describe the presentation of the COVID-19–related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and how heavy coronavirus exposure didn't lead to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Times of India Good Lifestyle Choices Prevent Kidney as Well as CV Disease Medscape Many of the same healthy lifestyle choices recommended for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) also stall the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis in a healthy adult population. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN PTSD may double risk of dementia, new analysis finds CNN (CNN) People who experience post-traumatic stress disorder may be twice as likely to have dementia later in life, according to a new study -- a finding with important implications for the coronavirus pandemic. The disorder occurs when symptoms from a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Lessons from how the polio vaccine went from the lab to the public that Americans can learn from today Medical Xpress In 1955, after a field trial involving 1.8 million Americans, the world's first successful polio vaccine was declared "safe, effective, and potent." It was arguably the most significant biomedical advance of the past century. Despite the polio vaccine's long-term ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN 7 steps that can lower your blood pressure as you age CNN (CNN) Want to live a longer, healthier life? One way is to keep your blood pressure at optimal levels as you age -- preferably below 120 systolic (the top number) and 80 diastolic (the lower number). Elderly, ill and Black in a pandemic: 'I' · Elderly, ill ... Flag as irrelevant
	Science Magazine As evidence builds that COVID-19 can damage the heart, doctors are racing to understand it Science Magazine Science 's COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center and the Heising-Simons Foundation. This fall, cardiologist Sam Mohiddin will embrace a new role—that of research subject. MRI scans of his heart at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London, ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Half of Pediatricians Dismiss Anti-Vaccine Families WebMD By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter. TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Parents who choose to forgo or delay their children's vaccinations may quickly find themselves without a pediatrician. Just over half (51%) of pediatric offices in the United ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver Some Pediatricians Refuse To Treat Kids If Parents Reject Vaccines, Colorado Study Finds CBS Denver (CNN) – If you choose not to have your child vaccinated, your pediatrician may refuse to treat your family. More than half of pediatricians' offices in the United States included in a new study published in the medical journal JAMA reported having a dismissal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution The Latest: Oklahoma inmate deaths likely linked to COVID-19 Atlanta Journal Constitution The Oklahoma State Department of Corrections says two more state prison inmates have died, and the deaths could be linked to COVID-19. OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Department of Corrections says two more state prison inmates have died, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Biologic therapy for severe psoriasis may also reduce coronary artery plaque Healio Coronary artery plaque lipid-rich necrotic core was associated with psoriasis severity and may be improved with biologic therapy, researchers reported. Nehal N. Mehta. "In our prior studies, we have shown that patients with psoriasis are at higher risk for ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: BioCloud device claims to detect airborne virus BBC News A Canadian company has developed a wall-mounted device it claims can detect the presence of coronavirus in the air, and send an alert. Kontrol Energy hopes its BioCloud devices could be used in hospitals, transport systems and schools - but has no ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline What Parents Should Know About Flu and COVID-19 Before Sending Their Kids Back to School Healthline Researchers are only starting to learn how early symptoms of COVID-19 and the seasonal flu can be differentiated in children. With flu season expected to start in October, parents could soon be trying to decipher if a sick child has the flu or COVID-19, which ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline You Can Get the Flu and COVID-19 at the Same Time: What You Should Know Healthline Experts say it's likely that people can get the flu and COVID-19 at the same time. They say that can cause serious health issues since both viruses produce respiratory illnesses. They also note that a "twindemic" of the flu and COVID-19 could overwhelm ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Why Herd Immunity May Not Be Enough When It Comes To COVID-19 Forbes Wouldn't it be better to just let the virus circulate until we reach herd immunity? originally appeared on Quora: the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world. Answer by Gwen Eamer, Public ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post US outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines Washington Post WASHINGTON — The federal government outlined a sweeping plan Wednesday to make vaccines for COVID-19 available for free to all Americans, even as polls show a strong undercurrent of skepticism rippling across the land. Support our journalism. Flag as irrelevant
	Seattle Times COVID-19 testing in Seattle homeless shelters highlights risks of communal conditions Seattle Times Border detention facilities, prisons and refugee camps have something in common with communal homeless shelters, University of Washington School of Medicine researchers say. They're home to "closed, crowded conditions where people have to live in ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Death From COVID-19 Very Rare for Americans 21 and Under: Report HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Only a tiny fraction of children and young adults who have contracted COVID-19 have died from their infection, a new government report shows. Just 121 people ... Flag as irrelevant
	Filter E-Cigarettes: The Truth About Vaping Healio The prevalence of e-cigarette use among youth has risen dramatically over the past several years. Many concerns have been raised by this epidemic, including the increased likelihood that those adolescents who "vape" will also go on to smoke conventional ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Shortage of virus tests in UK hurts effort to fight 2nd wave ABC News Hospitals in England say a shortage of COVID-19 tests in the U.K. is jeopardizing efforts to restore medical services and prepare for a potential surge in coronavirus cases this winter. By. DANICA KIRKA Associated Press. September 15, 2020, 6:20 AM. Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com A twist on the Mediterranean diet is 'ideal' for heart health, doctors declare Today.com This style of eating has many benefits, especially when it comes to long-term cardiovascular health and longevity. Mediterranean style food background. Fish, vegetables, herbs, chickpeas, olives, cheese. Getty Images ... Flag as irrelevant
	FierceBiotech Tiny biologic drug to fight COVID-19 shows promise in animal models FierceBiotech University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists designed a small-sized biologic that was found to be highly effective in preventing and treating SARS-CoV-2 in hamsters. (Pixabay). Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print. Neutralizing monoclonal ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Risk gene for Alzheimer's has early effects on the brain Medical Xpress A genetic predisposition to late-onset Alzheimer's disease affects how the brains of young adults cope with certain memory tasks. Researchers from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and the Ruhr-Universität Bochum report on this ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today CDC: Most Kids Dying From Coronavirus Had Underlying Conditions MedPage Today Among American children and teens who died of COVID-19, a large majority had an underlying medical condition or were nonwhite, CDC researchers found. From Feb. 12 to July 31, 121 deaths of patients under age 21 were reported to the CDC, of whom ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Does Hostility Predispose You to a Second Heart Attack? U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- If you have experienced a heart attack and you have an adversarial personality, new research suggests you might want to consider an attitude adjustment. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News 5 deaths and over 175 virus cases now linked to indoor wedding reception in Maine CBS News At least five people have died in connection to a coronavirus outbreak that continues to sicken people in Maine following a wedding reception held over the summer that violated state virus guidelines, public health authorities said. The August wedding ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Keep High Blood Pressure at Bay With Healthy Lifestyle HealthDay WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Want to fend off high blood pressure? New research adds to the pile of evidence showing that living healthy can help you avoid hypertension. The study included nearly 3,000 Black and white U.S. adults, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Likeability, acceptance in childhood may affect circulatory disease risk in adulthood Healio Children with low peer status and marginalization at school may have increased risk for circulatory diseases in adulthood, researchers found. Alexander Miething. "The findings of the study might help to understand (in a rather retrospective way) why some ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Many MS Patients Struggle With Treatment Costs WebMD By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter. TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- More than three-quarters of Americans with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience financial difficulties that often prevent them from getting treatment, new research claims. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Coronavirus deaths in kids echoes toll in adults, CDC says Washington Post NEW YORK — A detailed look at COVID-19 deaths in U.S. kids and young adults released Tuesday shows they mirror patterns seen in older patients. The report examined 121 deaths of those younger than 21, as of the end of July. Like older adults, many of ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Death From COVID-19 Very Rare for Americans 21 and Under: Report U.S. News & World Report By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Sept. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Only a tiny fraction of children and young adults who have contracted COVID-19 have died from their infection, a new government report shows. Just 121 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Washington Reports 9 Deaths, 327 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Patch.com SEATTLE — Officials reported 9 more coronavirus-related deaths and 327 more confirmed cases of the disease Tuesday. As of the latest report from the Washington state Department of Health, a total of 80,465 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in ... Flag as irrelevant

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