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	health Daily update ⋅ October 15, 2020
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	Washington Post Teen on family trip spread the coronavirus to 11 relatives across 4 states after a negative test, CDC says Washington Post A 13-year-old girl spread the coronavirus to 11 relatives across four states this summer, despite testing negative two days before a three-week family vacation, a recent journal article released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN The US is seeing a resurgence of Covid-19 cases. Small household gatherings are helping drive it, CDC chief says CNN "In the public square, we're seeing a higher degree of vigilance and mitigation steps in many jurisdictions," Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield said during a call with the nation's governors on Tuesday. Audio of the call was ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Task force warns against small gatherings as Trump rallies with thousands CNN (CNN) The White House coronavirus task force expressed concern about virus spread stemming from small household gatherings as coronavirus cases rise across the country and colder months approach. The warnings come as President Donald Trump ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Herd immunity is not the way out of the coronavirus pandemic, experts say CNN (CNN) A vaccine is still the best way to bring an end to the Covid-19 pandemic, health experts say, adding that pursuing herd immunity would be dangerous. The idea of letting the virus run unchecked through communities "misses the basic point that we're all ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME The White House Wants to Achieve Herd Immunity By Letting the Virus Rip. That is Dangerous and Inhumane TIME On October 13 the White House confirmed that it is embracing what the Los Angeles Times editorial board calls the "let people die" strategy in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The strategy involves deliberately letting the novel coronavirus rip through the ... Flag as irrelevant
	News18 Embracing the Right Polypharmacy in Older Adults With HF Medscape About half of older adults hospitalized with heart failure (HF) take at least 10 medications and that proportion is increasing over time, according to a new study. "I felt this was an opportunity to really outline how prevalent this issue is and also hopefully to ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY These are the last 3 counties in America with no COVID cases. How did they avoid the virus? USA TODAY Nine months into a pandemic that shows no signs of relenting, it seems like the coronavirus has reached into every corner of the U.S.. Well, not quite, but it's close. Three counties – technically two and a borough – remain as the lone holdouts, fighting off the ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: 'Long Covid could be four different syndromes' BBC News "Long Covid" - the long-lasting impact of coronavirus infection - may be affecting people in four different ways, according to a review. And this could explain why some of those with continuing symptoms are not being believed or treated. There could be a huge ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report AHA News: Flu and COVID-19 Are Bad Enough, But They Also Can Raise Stroke Risk U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- It's flu season. In the middle of a coronavirus pandemic. Is this any time to be thinking about your risk of stroke? Yes, researchers say. Having either influenza or the coronavirus seems to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Study: Health systems, govt responses linked to virus tolls Washington Post BERLIN — Scientists say a comparison of 21 developed countries during the start of the coronavirus pandemic shows that those with early lockdowns and well-prepared national health systems avoided large numbers of additional deaths due to the outbreak. Flag as irrelevant
	The Hill Dozens of public health groups, experts blast 'herd immunity' strategy backed by White House The Hill Dozens of scientists and public health organizations warned in open letters this week against a "herd immunity" strategy being endorsed by top officials at the White House, calling it dangerous and deadly. A senior Trump administration official during a call ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters COVID-19 increases risks for cancer patients; common cold antibodies no help vs coronavirus Reuters (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. FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed coronavirus model is seen in front of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	TIME COVID-19 Antibody Response Not Reduced With Diabetes Medscape Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. Neither diabetes per se nor hyperglycemia appear to impair the antibody response to SARS-CoV-2, suggesting that a COVID-19 vaccine would be just ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Apathy could lead to a greater risk of dementia, study finds CNN (CNN) Apathy, a decrease in motivation and goal-directed behavior, in older adults could lead to an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. Finding ways to treat apathy could be key in slowing neurodegeneration as we age, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Until a coronavirus vaccine is ready, pneumonia vaccines may reduce deaths from COVID-19 Medical Xpress There are two commonly given vaccines—the pneumococcal vaccine and the Hib vaccine—that protect against bacterial pneumonias. These bacteria complicate both influenza and COVID-19, often leading to death. My examination of disease ... Flag as irrelevant
	Infection Control Today Viewpoint: The "Not So" Great Barrington Declaration Infection Control Today For infection preventionists and frontline healthcare workers, the Great Barrington Declaration places their lives and livelihood at risk. A field hospital has been activated in Wisconsin and the state is at risk of running out of hospital beds and trained staff. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Dozens of new infections in Ontario originated from a single gym. The New York Times An outbreak of infections in Hamilton, Ontario, has been linked to a single spin studio that Canadian officials said appeared to be complying with public health regulations before dozens of people who attended classes there contracted the virus. Spinco, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WHBL News FDA Approves First Treatment for Ebola Virus FDA.gov Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Inmazeb (atoltivimab, maftivimab, and odesivimab-ebgn), a mixture of three monoclonal antibodies, as the first FDA-approved treatment for Zaire ebolavirus (Ebola virus) infection in adult and pediatric ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Coronavirus outbreak linked to spin studio in Canada: officials Fox News More than 60 cases of the novel coronavirus have been linked to a spin studio in Canada, according to public health officials there. Some 61 people have been infected with the virus in connection with an outbreak at the cycling studio Spinco in Hamilton, ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Weight-Loss Surgery Lengthens Life Span, Study Shows U.S. News & World Report By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity is tied to premature death, but researchers have found that weight-loss surgery can add a few years to your life. In a study involving more than ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline How Long Can the Novel Coronavirus Live on a Surface? Temperature and Light Make a Big Difference Healthline Researchers say the novel coronavirus can live up to 28 days on surfaces in cool and dark circumstances. In another study, researchers said the virus can live up to 9 days on human skin. Experts say these studies emphasize the need for people to wash their ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Experts: Herd immunity is 'dangerous' and 'flawed' approach Livescience.com The idea of using herd immunity to manage the COVID-19 pandemic — by allowing low-risk people to acquire the infection naturally as they resume their normal lives — is a "dangerous" and "flawed" approach, according to a new letter signed by 80 ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid-19: A thousand Bernard Matthews staff in Suffolk to have tests BBC News image captionBernard Matthews previously said the outbreak was thought to be linked to car-sharing by workers travelling from areas such as Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. A thousand staff working at a turkey processing plant will be tested for Covid-19 as ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post A Canadian spin studio followed public health guidelines. But 61 people still caught the coronavirus. Washington Post When a spin studio opened in the Canadian city of Hamilton in July, its owners took several measures to prevent an outbreak of the novel coronavirus. They removed about half the studio's stationary bikes to allow room for social distancing, Elizabeth ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Researchers model spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus in various temperatures and relative humidities Medical Xpress Winter is on its way. And in this year of coronavirus, with it comes the potential for a second wave of COVID-19. Add in flu season and our tendency to head inside and close our windows to the cold, wet weather, and it appears the next several months are ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Woman who died after catching COVID-19 twice believed to be first case of death after reinfection CBS News The woman had Waldenström's macroglobulinemia, a rare cancer, and was being treated with B-cell-depleting therapy when she contracted COVID-19. She had a fever and severe cough and went to the emergency room, where she tested positive for the virus, ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today More Evidence Points to Role of Blood Type in COVID-19 MedPage Today Additional evidence continued to suggest blood type may not only play a role in COVID-19 susceptibility, but also severity of infection, according to two retrospective studies. In Denmark, blood type O was associated with reduced risk of developing COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Water Or A Sports Drink? These Brain Cells May Decide Which One We Crave NPR Researchers appear to have shown how the brain creates two different kinds of thirst. The process involves two types of brain cells, one that responds to a decline in fluid in our bodies, while the other monitors levels of salt and other minerals, a team reports in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healthline Dentists Are Reporting a Low Rate of COVID-19: Here's Why Healthline A new survey by the American Dental Association indicates that less than 1 percent of dentists nationwide have tested positive for COVID-19. Experts say that's because of safety policies and disinfectant practices dental offices have had for decades. Experts ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Diseases Fade, But Rarely Leave U.S. News & World Report By Nükhet Varlik. When will the pandemic end? All these months in, with over 37 million COVID-19 cases and more than 1 million deaths globally, you may be wondering, with increasing exasperation, how long this will continue. Since the beginning of the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Researchers collaborate on universal antibody test for COVID-19 Medical Xpress Researchers with the U.S. Army Futures Command are part of a team that tested alternative ways to measure COVID-19 antibody levels, resulting in a process that is faster, easier and less expensive to use on a large scale. Their method holds promise for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters 'Long COVID' may affect multiple parts of body and mind, doctors say Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - Ongoing illness after infection with COVID-19, sometimes called "long COVID", may not be one syndrome but possibly up to four causing a rollercoaster of symptoms affecting all parts of the body and mind, doctors said on Thursday. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress New study highlights risks associated with the sequential infection of influenza followed by COVID-19 Medical Xpress A Liverpool-led study provides evidence that the 'twinfection' of influenza and COVID-19 may exacerbate the health risk associated with COVID-19. When multiple pathogens are in circulation at the same time this can lead to cooperative or competitive forms ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Sharp Rise In Drug Overdose Deaths Seen During 1st Few Months Of Pandemic NPR Drug overdose deaths rose in the first three months of this year, according to preliminary numbers released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data, showing a roughly 10% increase in fatalities, offer a first official snapshot of ... Flag as irrelevant
	Health.com This Stunning Photo Series Portrays the Faces of Breast Cancer You Don't Always See Health.com Anna Rathkopf was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago at age 37. Now in remission, she put together a photo series showcasing other survivors who "are on the margins of the breast cancer conversation." By Jessica Migala. October 14, 2020. Flag as irrelevant
	Chron Northwest Houston doctors urge annual breast cancer screenings for women starting at age 40 Chron In November of 2019 right before Thanksgiving, Minnie Kimble from Spring was caught off guard went she felt something on her chest. A couple of days later, she was at the hospital getting a mammogram. A week later, the suspicion of cancer was confirmed ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Weight-Loss Surgery Lengthens Life Span, Study Shows HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity is tied to premature death, but researchers have found that weight-loss surgery can add a few years to your life. In a study involving more than 4,000 obese ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Having Heart Disease Can Make Other Surgeries More Risky U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). THURSDAY, Oct. 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Heart patients may face a greater chance of cardiovascular complications after having major surgery that doesn't involve the heart, new research suggests. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Scientists identify sensor protein that underlies bladder control Medical Xpress A team co-led by scientists at Scripps Research has found that the main sensor protein enabling our sense of touch also underlies the feeling of having a full bladder and makes normal bladder function possible. The discovery, published Oct. 14 in Nature, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News Does working in daycare increase coronavirus risk? New study suggests no Fox News Exposure to child care was not associated with a heightened risk of coronavirus infection for providers, according to what authors say is the largest study of its kind. Researchers from Yale University gathered data from over 57,000 childcare providers in the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Does the flu vaccine affect my chances of getting COVID-19? Washington Post The CDC says the vaccine will not cause you to fall ill with the flu, and that the protection it provides takes about two weeks to kick in. And the flu vaccine isn't perfect but studies show if the vaccinated get sick, they don't get as severely ill. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Stay in touch with your emotions to reduce pandemic-induced stress Medical Xpress Everybody, it seems, is stressed out to some degree by the coronavirus pandemic. It may be anguish over the sickness or death of a friend or family member. It may be anxiety over a job that has been altered or eliminated. It may be disquiet over the competing ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News Study: Health systems, govt responses linked to virus tolls ABC News Scientists say a comparison of 21 developed countries during the start of the coronavirus pandemic shows those with early lockdowns and well-prepared national health systems avoided large numbers of additional deaths. By FRANK JORDANS Associated ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com The Mediterranean diet is consistently ranked 1 of the best. Here's why Today.com The Mediterranean diet is loaded with vegetables, fruits, whole grains and pulses. It minimizes sugar, sodium, highly processed foods, refined carbs, saturated fats and fatty or processed meats. Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Young adults face higher risk of severe disease from infections than school-age children Medical Xpress The first systematic review of how the severity of infectious diseases changes with age suggests that the human immune system might start to lose the ability to protect against infections earlier than previously thought, according to new research published in ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Coronavirus Cases, Transmission Rates Rise In Western Washington Patch.com SEATTLE, WA — Coronavirus transmission is increasing across Western Washington, according to the state's latest situation report. While cases appear to have hit a plateau east of the Cascades, case rates and daily hospitalization trends are double those ... Flag as irrelevant
	NBC Southern California Healthy Young People Might Not Be Able to Get Coronavirus Vaccine Until 2022: WHO NBC Southern California Top WHO officials have cautioned nations against securing vaccine doses for their own citizens like the U.S. and China have done. By Will Feuer • Published October 14, 2020 • Updated on October 14, 2020 at 12:35 pm. World Health Organization (WHO) ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Blood Type May Predict Your Risk For Severe COVID WebMD By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- There's more evidence that blood type may affect a person's risk for COVID-19 and severe illness from the disease. The findings are reported in a pair of studies ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Chris Pendergast, founder of Ride for Life and tireless advocate for ALS research, dies at 71 Newsday Christopher Pendergast, who grew into a powerhouse advocate working for a cure against the debilitating Lou Gehrig's disease he battled for nearly three decades, died Wednesday at his Miller Place home, family and friends said. He was 71. Pendergast, a ... Flag as irrelevant
	MedPage Today Bariatric Surgery Boosts Life Expectancy, Long-Term Data Show MedPage Today Bariatric surgery was tied to a reduction in the long-term risk of dying, and longer life expectancy, according to researchers in Sweden. In an additional analysis of the ongoing Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study, people that underwent bariatric surgery had ... Flag as irrelevant

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