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	health Daily update ⋅ September 17, 2020
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	The New York Times Does Wearing Glasses Protect You From Coronavirus? The New York Times When researchers in China were analyzing hospital data of patients with Covid-19, they noticed an odd trend: Very few of the sick patients regularly wore glasses. In one hospital in Suizhou, China, 276 patients were admitted over a 47 day period, but only 16 ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Moderna Shares the Blueprint for Its Coronavirus Vaccine Trial The New York Times Moderna, AstraZeneca and Pfizer, which is collaborating with the German company BioNTech, are among the front-runners in the global race to produce a vaccine to fight the pandemic. · "I'm proud of doing that," he said in an interview. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Bacterial outbreak infects thousands after factory leak in China CNN (CNN) Several thousand people in northwest China have tested positive for a bacterial disease, authorities said on Tuesday, in an outbreak caused by a leak at a biopharmaceutical company last year. The Health Commission of Lanzhou, the capital city of ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Smoke from wildfires can worsen COVID-19 risk, putting firefighters in even more danger CBS News Luke Montrose is assistant professor of Community and Environmental Health at Boise State University. Two forces of nature are colliding in the western United States, and wildland firefighters are caught in the middle. Emerging research suggests that the ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Coffee May Slow Spread of Colon Cancer HealthDay By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter. THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Just a few cups of coffee a day may help slow down the deadly progression of advanced colon cancer, new research finds. Of the nearly 1,200 patients in the study, those ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Officiant of Maine wedding liked to 7 virus deaths says he's been "reviled" CBS News A rural church wedding and reception on a beautiful day in the shadow of Mount Katahdin was no doubt a happy day. But it has spread misery ever since. That single event on Aug. 7 is linked to coronavirus outbreaks in at least two other locations in Maine, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News How did coronavirus get transferred from animals to humans? Scientists may have an answer ABC News Nine months into the global pandemic, scientists are still piecing together the mystery of the first crossover event, in which the coronavirus moved from bats to an intermediary animal, and eventually, to humans. By comparing the patterns of mutations from the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CIDRAP Fears of a 'perfect storm' as flu season nears CIDRAP Ask an infectious diseases expert about the upcoming flu season, and how it may affect, or be affected, by COVID-19, and the word you're likely to hear is "uncertain." For starters, flu is always unpredictable, they'll say. Flu activity and severity largely depend ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Covid-19 NI's second most common cause of death BBC News Covid-19 was the second most common cause of death in Northern Ireland when lockdown was in full force, according to official records. In total, 4,684 people died in Northern Ireland between 1 April and 30 June. Of these deaths, 732 were caused by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Could wearing glasses lower the risk of COVID-19? Livescience.com A study from China found that the proportion of COVID-19 patients who wore glasses was much lower than that of the general population. Shares. Comments (0). Close-up of a woman wearing glasses and a face mask. (Image: © Shutterstock). People who ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Scientists Say A Mind-Bending Rhythm In The Brain Can Act Like Ketamine NPR Out-of-body experiences are all about rhythm, a team reported Wednesday in the journal Nature. In mice and one person, scientists were able to reproduce the altered state often associated with ketamine by inducing certain brain cells to fire together in a ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay AHA News: Making Sense of Cholesterol – the Good, the Bad and the Dietary HealthDay WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Cholesterol can be confusing. But understanding it could help you live a longer, healthier life. So in honor of Cholesterol Education Month, we asked a pair of experts to clear up five common ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Parkinson's Ups the Odds for Dangerous Falls, But Prevention Is Key U.S. News & World Report By E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A major cause of falls in older people is more common among Parkinson's patients, and monitoring for the condition might lower patients' risks, new ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Trump says CDC Director Robert Redfield 'confused' about coronavirus vaccine, mask efficacy. Redfield responded. USA TODAY WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention misspoke when he testified that a coronavirus vaccine might not be widely available until next year and that face masks are a more ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Do Ordinary Eyeglasses Offer Protection Against COVID-19? HealthDay By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Eyeglasses keep you from tripping over footstools and walking into walls, but they also might have a side benefit to spark envy among those with 20/20 vision. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post As India's virus cases rise, so do questions over death toll Washington Post NEW DELHI — When Narayan Mitra died on July 16, a day after being admitted to the hospital for fever and breathing difficulties, his name never appeared on any of the official lists put out daily of those killed by the coronavirus. Support our journalism. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid symptoms: Is it a cold, flu or coronavirus? BBC News Colds, flu and Covid-19 are caused by different viruses, but can have similar symptoms. It can be hard to judge which one you may have. Most people who feel ill with coronavirus will have at least one of the key symptoms: a high temperature; a new, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Forbes Will Covid-19 Become A Seasonal Virus? Forbes Everything from seasonal temperatures differences to changes in human behavior can impact the way a virus spreads, so what does that mean for the future of Covid-19? Well according to one recent publication, Covid-19 could become a seasonal virus like ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Coffee linked to longer survival in patients with colorectal cancer, study says USA TODAY Coffee drinkers may have an edge against colon cancer, new research suggests. A study published Thursday in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA Oncology found a few cups of coffee a day was associated with longer survival and a lower risk of cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Detroit Free Press Mosquito-borne EEE virus flares up in Michigan: Symptoms, how to protect yourself Detroit Free Press A rare and dangerous virus poses a threat to Michiganders — and it isn't COVID-19. The mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis is rearing its head in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. State health officials announced Tuesday that an adult from ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report COVID Conflicts Are Putting Big Strains on Relationships U.S. News & World Report By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- As the coronavirus pandemic wears on, it's clear that not everyone's on the same page when it comes to preventing the risk of infection. Lots of people ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News How Vermont became a 'model for the country' in responding to the coronavirus pandemic ABC News It's mid-September, and Dr. Mark Levine is feeling really good. Vermont, where he serves as the state's health commissioner, has had the lowest rate of new COVID-19 cases and test positivity in the country for several weeks now. As of Wednesday, there were ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News 'Poor' state communication clouded Utah's no-bid COVID-19 tech contracts, report says Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — Poor communication between state departments and a lack of collaboration with health officials compounded issues around a pair of controversial, multimillion-dollar coronavirus contracts with tech companies, according to a limited ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus major incident declared in North Yorkshire BBC News A major incident has been declared by officials in North Yorkshire following "a surge" in coronavirus cases in the past fortnight. North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum (NYLRF) said it was reinstating "full emergency mode". The body, which is made up of ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Majority of kids who die of coronavirus are Hispanic, Black or Native American, CDC finds USA TODAY As students across the country return to classrooms, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the majority of children, teens and young adults who die from COVID-19 are Hispanic, Black or Native American. Researchers found ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com 2-Month-Old in Michigan Dies From Coronavirus PEOPLE.com The infant is the youngest reported coronavirus fatality in the state and the only child under age 1 to die from the illness. By Ally Mauch. September 17, 2020 11:26 AM. Advertisement. FB Tweet More. Pinterest Email Send Text Message Print. Nurses station in ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today CDC: More Than Half of Pregnant Women With COVID-19 Lacked Symptoms MedPage Today More than half of pregnant women admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 were asymptomatic, researchers found. Of 598 hospitalized pregnant women with COVID-19, about 55% were asymptomatic, while 16% of symptomatic pregnant women were ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay COVID Conflicts Are Putting Big Strains on Relationships HealthDay By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter. THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- As the coronavirus pandemic wears on, it's clear that not everyone's on the same page when it comes to preventing the risk of infection. Lots of people wear masks, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Duke Chronicle Anti-maskers don't trust science: And it's science's fault Duke Chronicle Pop culture has long ridiculed the absurdity of anti-vaxxers, painting a humorous stereotype of unhinged parents clinging on to conspiracy theories and scepticism. Their objections to vaccinations can be catastrophic for their children and communities, and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com First 2020 Case, Death From West Nile Virus In Westchester Patch.com WHITE PLAINS, NY — Westchester County officials announced Wednesday they had learned of the first human case of West Nile Virus this year, in a 76-year-old resident with significant underlying medical conditions who died Aug. 22. "We are saddened to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox 59 2-month-old in Michigan dies from coronavirus Fox 59 LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A 2-month-old in Michigan has died from COVID-19, the state's chief medical executive said on Wednesday. According to Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, the child is the youngest reported coronavirus fatality in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com What Is Reverse Dieting? A Nutritionist Explains Health.com This dieting tactic is supposed to help you maintain weight loss—here's what it's all about. By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD. September 16, 2020. Advertisement. Save Pin FB More. Tweet Email Send Text Message Print. reverse-dieting , Spain, Barcelona, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report For Stroke Survivors, Timely Rehab Has Been Jeopardized During Pandemic U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Timely rehabilitation is crucial for stroke survivors, but some may not be receiving it due to the coronavirus pandemic, experts say. Rehabilitation can help ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBC.ca Orange County reports its first West Nile virus death this year Los Angeles Times In the midst the COVID-19 pandemic and with the flu season around the corner, Orange County Health Care Agency officials Wednesday announced the county's first fatality from the West Nile virus this year. That virus is the main cause of mosquito-related ... Flag as irrelevant
	Politico Summer wave of dementia deaths adds thousands to pandemic's deadly toll Politico Deaths attributed to Alzheimer's disease and dementia rose to more than 20 percent above normal over the summer, a staggering figure that won't factor into the official count of coronavirus deaths but is unmistakably linked to the pandemic's true toll. Flag as irrelevant
	Outbreak News Today Michigan: Suspect Eastern Equine Encephalitis case reported in Barry County Outbreak News Today A Barry County resident is suspected of having Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Barry-Eaton District Health Department announced this week. michigan map Image by ... Flag as irrelevant
	Press Herald Opinion: Polio immunization in the 1950s offers clues of how coronavirus vaccines might be rolled out MarketWatch Lessons learned in medical history are worth considering as the race to develop Covid-19 vaccines proceeds. Dr. Jonas Salk, left, developed the first effective polio vaccine. Underwood Archives/Getty Images. Email icon; Facebook icon; Twitter icon; Linkedin ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline 7 Heart Healthy Tips for Your 30s That Can Prevent High Blood Pressure in Your 40s Healthline The American Heart Association says people who follow healthy lifestyle choices in their 30s can lower their risk of high blood pressure in their 40s. The organization offers 7 simple heart healthy tips that involve managing diet, exercise, cholesterol, and blood ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Boston Globe Baker urges people to get flu shots to prevent dual surge of flu and COVID-19 The Boston Globe Governor Charlie Baker and top members of his administration got flu shots Thursday and urged Massachusetts residents to do the same in an effort to prevent possible dual surges of the flu and coronavirus this fall that could overwhelm health care workers. Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Smoking Ups Your Risk of a Fatal Brain Bleed U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Smokers have a significantly raised risk of dying from a bleeding stroke, a new study warns. For the study, researchers analyzed data from over 16,000 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress T cells take the lead in controlling SARS-CoV-2 and reducing COVID-19 disease severity Medical Xpress Ever since SARS-CoV-2 first appeared, researchers have been trying to understand whether sometimes the immune system does more harm than good during the acute phase of COVID-19. The latest study by researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Eyeglasses may be 'protective factor' against coronavirus, researchers say Fox News A new study by Chinese researchers suggests that people who wear eyeglasses for extended daily periods may be less susceptible to COVID-19. While the main route of infection for coronavirus is believed to be through respiratory droplets from coughs, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Mortician fights for license, livelihood after virus scandal Washington Post NEW YORK — During the deadliest days of the coronavirus outbreak in New York City, the bodies piled up at a Brooklyn funeral home — and the stench that came with it — at an alarming rate. Passersby reported that the smell was wafting from rental trucks ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com NoVA Leaders Encourage Flu Shots Amid Pandemic, Flu Double Threat Patch.com FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Leaders from Northern Virginia localities came together Thursday morning to encourage residents to get the flu shot ahead of flu season in the fall and winter. Amid the potential double threat of flu season and the continuing ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Recruiting Black volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine trials takes time Atlanta Journal Constitution NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Participation in clinical trials among Black people is low, according to Food and Drug Administration statistics. Still, including them in coronavirus vaccine trials has been a stated priority for the pharmaceutical companies involved, since ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Smoking Ups Your Risk of a Fatal Brain Bleed HealthDay THURSDAY, Sept. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Smokers have a significantly raised risk of dying from a bleeding stroke, a new study warns. For the study, researchers analyzed data from over 16,000 same-sex twin pairs in Finland. The twins were born ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com City Of Arlington To Conduct Targeted Ground Spraying For West Nile Virus Sept. 16-17, 2020 Patch.com Press release from the City of Arlington: September 16, 2020. The City of Arlington has confirmed two positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito samples. As a result, the City will conduct targeted ground spraying in the following locations: Subscribe. • Caliente ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com 12-Year-Old Boy Cured of Sickle Cell Disease After Stem Cell Transplant: 'I Started Crying' PEOPLE.com "He has energy and stamina that he never had," Elliot Preddie's mother said of her son's recovery after receiving a stem cell transplant last year. By Jason Duaine Hahn. September 16, 2020 05:56 PM. Advertisement. FB Tweet More. Pinterest Email Send Text ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek Rita Wilson and the American Nurses Association Want You to Get a Flu Shot Newsweek The singer is partnering with the ANA to encourage everyone - especially the 200 million people over the age of 50 and individuals who have chronic health conditions and are most at-risk for flu-related complications - to prioritize their flu shot this year. Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Flu Shot More Important Than Ever This Year, Experts Say Patch.com NEW YORK — Every year about this time, medical experts start telling the American public that they should get their flu shot. They are saying the same thing this time around, but the message is that it's even more important this year. "Getting a flu vaccine ... Flag as irrelevant

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