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	health Daily update ⋅ October 8, 2020
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	The New York Times British Dorms on Lockdown After Coronavirus Outbreaks The New York Times This is the Coronavirus Schools Briefing, a guide to the seismic changes in U.S. education that are taking place during the pandemic. Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox. Image. Messages from a dormitory now known by students as H.M.P., for ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post Women are systematically excluded from global coronavirus coverage, experts say Washington Post On a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation program early this month, a debate between two physicians over coronavirus-related restrictions turned into a brief clash over the role of gender in mainstream discourse. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post 'Catastrophically short of doctors': Virus wallops Ukraine Washington Post STEBNYK, Ukraine — Coronavirus infections in Ukraine began surging in late summer, and the ripples are now hitting towns like Stebnyk in the western part of the country, where Dr. Natalia Stetsik is watching the rising number of patients with alarm and ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY What can we expect from a winter COVID second wave? No one knows for sure, but there is reason for hope - and ... USA TODAY Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have warned about the horrors of the 1918 flu. After the first dangerous wave of infections that spring, cities and people relaxed their efforts to contain the virus and it came roaring back in the fall and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Long-hauler COVID Clinics Are Open, Skepticism Lingers Medscape Find the latest COVID-19 news in guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. This transcript has been edited for clarity. Zijian Chen, MD: In May, when we were still seeing hundreds of patients with COVID in the hospital every day, the leaders of ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Could The Live Flu Vaccine Help You Fight Off COVID-19? NPR In case you were still procrastinating getting a flu shot this year, here's another reason to make it a priority. There's a chance the vaccine could offer some protection against COVID-19 itself, says virologist Robert Gallo, who directs the Institute of Human ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Risk of Severe COVID May Hinge on Type of Asthma WebMD By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Everyone agrees about the good news -- folks whose asthma is spurred on by allergies don't appear to have an increased risk of life-threatening illness if they ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post 'So frustrating': Doctors and nurses battle virus skeptics Washington Post MISSION, Kan. — Treating the sick and dying isn't even the toughest part for nurse Amelia Montgomery as the coronavirus surges in her corner of red America. It's dealing with patients and relatives who don't believe the virus is real, refuse to wear masks and ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Are the kids all right? Supporting your teen's mental health through Covid-19 CNN (CNN) Less than a month into the academic year at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Alex, a 17-year-old high school senior, is feeling the strain of life in an uncertain time. Growing up, he saw tests, grades and applications as part of a predictable, ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News 'So frustrating': Doctors and nurses battle virus skeptics ABC News Doctors and nurses treating those sick and dying from the coronavirus say the politics of the crisis are complicating treatment efforts. By. HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press. October 8, 2020, 8:01 AM. • 6 min read. Share to Facebook Share to ... Flag as irrelevant
	Wall Street Journal To Prevent Covid-19's Spread at VP Debate, Plexiglass Probably Won't Help Wall Street Journal The plexiglass barriers set up at Wednesday's vice-presidential debate, the subject of much wrangling between the candidates, won't offer much protection against the new coronavirus, scientists say. The problem: While the see-through shields appear to be ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape UK COVID-19 Update: Govt Considers Tighter Lockdown Restrictions for England Medscape These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today. New Lockdown Measures. New measures to tackle the rise in COVID-19 cases in England have been predicted, with at least one report today claiming the plan has already been approved ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Nottinghamshire 'faces level two restrictions on Monday' BBC News New coronavirus restrictions for people living in Nottinghamshire are to be announced by the government on Monday, leaked documents show. The county, which has seen a large spike in cases, will go into level two of a new "three-tier" system, the Local ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Uncertainty Is Hope The New York Times I wake up every day now with uncertainty, wondering what new and frightening updates there will be about the coronavirus pandemic, the protests, the climate and the economy. I read headlines about the pain and uncertainty of soaring jobless rates, the ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY For years, rubella was thought to have no viral relatives. Now, researchers have discovered two. USA TODAY A team of researchers, including two from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has solved a long-running biological mystery, reporting the discovery of the first two viral relatives of rubella, also known as German Measles. "Rubella was this lone wolf, this ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Dozens of Mammals at Risk of COVID Infection WebMD By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- More than two dozen types of animals that are often in close contact with people may be at risk of coronavirus infection, a new study suggests. This could threaten some ... Flag as irrelevant
	Washington Post The tutu girls: group of young cancer survivors reunites Washington Post NEW YORK — Lauren Glynn is the shy one with the toy husky dog. Smiley McKinley Moore has a doll with blond hair just like hers, and Avalynn Luciano is the squirmer with the pretty white bow on top of her head. Together, they are a brave posse of cancer ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Training our immune systems: Why we should insist on a high-quality COVID-19 vaccine Medical Xpress Scanning electron micrograph of a human T lymphocyte (also called a T cell) from the immune system of a healthy donor. Credit: NIAID, CC BY. Athletes understand that there are two very different approaches that can be taken when training their bodies. Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay AHA News: Heart Health Report Aims to Bolster Research, Boost Care for LGBTQ Patients HealthDay THURSDAY, Oct. 8, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- LGBTQ adults face distinct threats to their heart health – and health care providers can do more to identify and thwart those risks, says a new report that aims to point the way toward better ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Risk of deadly skin cancer may be gauged by accumulated DNA damage Medical Xpress Risk for melanoma, the most deadly skin cancer, can be estimated long before detection of any suspicious moles, according to a UC San Francisco scientist who led a new study to detect DNA mutations in individual skin cells. Skin damage from the sun builds ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Coronavirus: Nottinghamshire residents told not to mix indoors BBC News Everyone living in Nottinghamshire has been asked to avoid mixing with other households indoors after a "dramatic" rise in coronavirus cases. The government has not introduced tougher measures but local authorities have urged residents to start taking ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD Trump's COVID-19 Social Media Posts Flagged WebMD October 8, 2020 -- President Donald Trump downplayed COVID-19 in comparison with the flu in a social media post that was promptly removed by Facebook and flagged by Twitter on Tuesday. The posts, which included the same content, claimed that ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid-19: London local lockdown 'unlikely this week' BBC News A local lockdown is unlikely to be introduced in London this week despite rising infection rates in nearly all boroughs, the mayor has said. Restrictions were implemented in several large cities like Manchester and Birmingham as Covid-19 rates increased but ... Flag as irrelevant
	Boston.com POLL RESULTS: Here's how Boston.com readers feel about mandatory flu shots for Mass. students Boston.com It's probably no surprise that people feel strongly about Gov. Charlie Baker's flu shot mandate for Massachusetts students — after all, it was enough to draw activists to the streets to protest the issue not just once, but twice. And a class action lawsuit is said to ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Seasonal Flu Vaccines More Urgent As COVID Combo Threatens 'Twindemics' Patch.com From the Georgia Recorder: By Ross Williams. October 8, 2020. Subscribe. Most years, Michelle Houser of Columbia County has her three children vaccinated for the flu at the end of October or early November, but this year she made a point to get them their ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Dozens of Mammals May Be at Risk for Coronavirus Infection U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- More than two dozen types of animals that are often in close contact with people may be at risk of coronavirus infection, a new study suggests. This could ... Flag as irrelevant
	Scientific American New Tinnitus Treatment Alleviates Annoying Ringing in the Ears Scientific American Tinnitus, the perception of phantom noises in the absence of actual sound, affects millions of people around the world. According to one recent assessment, approximately one in 10 adults in the U.S. experiences tinnitus—and in nearly a quarter of these ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Overdose Deaths From Cocaine Rising Dramatically U.S. News & World Report By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- While opioids were grabbing the headlines, cocaine overdose deaths in the United States have marched upward, nearly tripling over five years, a new ... Flag as irrelevant
	Healio Study offers reassurance of flu vaccination during COVID-19 pandemic Healio Influenza vaccination did not increase the incidence of COVID-19 or worsen outcomes related to the disease, researchers reported. Encouraging data that suggest efforts to curb the COVID-19 pandemic — including masking and physical distancing — have ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Love PSLs? Nutritionist-approved swaps for your favorite fall treats Today.com The traditional treats of autumn are tempting, but often loaded with sugar. With a few simple swaps, you can savor and sip healthier this season. Caramel apples. Coating apples in a thick layer of sugary caramel — while tasty — counters the healthfulness of ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Covid-19: Three more deaths linked to Cwm Taf Morgannwg hospital outbreaks BBC News Another three people have died with coronavirus following outbreaks at hospitals. The Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant, Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil and the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend have each reported the death of a patient. Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Another COVID-19 winter is coming — but this time, you can prepare. Here's how. Charlotte Observer We've already experienced one winter with COVID-19 — and another is on the horizon. This "second winter with the coronavirus is likely to be worse than the first," according to a recent Bloomberg article. Cold months usually signal an increase in respiratory ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Sleep Apnea Aid Eases Heart Problems in People With Prediabetes U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Continuous positive airway pressure treatment, commonly known as CPAP, can lower heart disease risk in people with prediabetes, according to a new ... Flag as irrelevant
	WebMD For Black Americans, Resilience Key to Heart Health WebMD By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter. WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Black people who have a strong sense of psychological well-being may have better heart health, a new study indicates. It suggests that feelings of optimism and a ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com Fitness instructor, 41, pushes for mammogram, discovers breast cancer Today.com She had no symptoms and felt nothing out of the ordinary in her body, but just felt she should get checked. Heather Harrington is a fitness instructor, small business owner and the mom of a 5-year-old girl.Courtesy Teddy Sitorek, Corrina Lander. Oct. 7, 2020 ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com In good news: Brave group of young cancer survivors known as the tutu girls reunites STLtoday.com In this photo provided by Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, security guard David Dean dances with McKinley Moore, Avalynn Luciano, Lauren Glynn and Chloe Grimes at the hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla., Aug. 9, 2018. The girls, who were diagnosed ... Flag as irrelevant
	syracuse.com Coronavirus cases at Beak & Skiff heighten county's concern about big – but legal – crowds syracuse.com Syracuse, N.Y. -- Onondaga County health officials are taking a harder look at the potential for coronavirus spread at apple orchards, pumpkin patches and other "agritourism'' sites in the wake of news that five people tested positive for Covid-19 after visiting ... Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Neurology inquiry concerns not unique, says chair BBC News The chair of the Independent Neurological Inquiry has told Stormont's health committee the concerns it is looking at are applicable throughout the health service and far beyond Belfast. Brett Lockhart QC updated the committee on the progress of the inquiry, ... Flag as irrelevant
	Aljazeera.com Say 'Boo' To The Flu With A Vaccine At No Cost To YOu Patch.com Press release from Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County: Oct. 7, 2020. The seasonal flu vaccine is important protection for anyone older than six months of age, but this year it's especially important to get it. Flu and COVID-19 symptoms can be ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Airbnb hosts now must follow mandatory cleaning protocol — or risk getting kicked off the platform USA TODAY Airbnb hosts and guests are now required to adhere to mandatory mask, social distancing and cleanliness guidelines given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to an announcement from the short-term rental platform, hosts and guests must now ... Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Cases climb: Only two states see decline while nationwide hospitalizations increasing STLtoday.com (CNN) -- COVID-19 cases are trending upwards across the US, with only two states reporting a decline of cases compared to last week. And hospitalizations across the country have also begun to rise, according to data from the COVID Tracking Project. Flag as irrelevant
	STLtoday.com Only two US states report a decline of new cases and nationwide hospitalizations are increasing STLtoday.com CNN's Anderson Cooper calls out President Donald Trump's reckless behavior while being infected with coronavirus. Facebook · Twitter · WhatsApp · SMS · Email; Print; Save. Covid-19 cases are trending upwards across the US, with only two states reporting ... Flag as irrelevant
	Today.com 13-year-old spreads COVID-19 to 11 family members on vacation, after negative test Today.com Fourteen members of the family stayed together in a house for three weeks, per the CDC. One member, a teenager, had COVID-19 and infected 11 others. A CDC report published Monday shows how one teenager who tested negative for COVID-19 infected ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday White House coronavirus adviser warns of possible increased spread in Northeast Newsday A top White House adviser on COVID-19 said at Stony Brook University on Wednesday that there are "early warning signs" in the Northeast of an increased spread of the coronavirus, and she said the type of "community mitigation" being done in New York is ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNBC Over 80% of people with coronavirus didn't have key symptoms, UK study finds CNBC So-called "silent spreaders" of the coronavirus could be more common than previously thought. A U.K. study has found that more than two thirds of people testing positive for the virus were asymptomatic on the day they took a test. University College London ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsday Huntington couple overcomes rare circulation syndrome in their premature twins Newsday Dana Salmonese had gotten past the first trimester of her pregnancy and felt comfortable sharing the news on social media that she and her husband Joe were expecting twins. "You think that you're in the clear after the first trimester and you're safe ... Flag as irrelevant
	Atlanta Journal Constitution Where to get free or almost free flu shots in metro Atlanta Atlanta Journal Constitution Flu-related deaths in the United States have ranged from 12,000 to 61,000 annually over the past decade, according to the CDC. That's just one reason the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says everyone needs to get a flu shot. Flag as irrelevant
	Fox News HIV drug combination ineffective as coronavirus treatment: study Fox News An HIV drug combination was found to be ineffective in treating hospitalized coronavirus patients, according to a new study. In a large, randomized trial in the U.K., researchers saw no significant difference in improval of 28-day mortality, among other ... Flag as irrelevant
	San Francisco Chronicle Nine dead, 61 positive in coronavirus outbreak at Santa Cruz County facility San Francisco Chronicle Nine people have died and another 61 have tested positive for the coronavirus in a "serious outbreak" at the Watsonville Post-Acute Center, according to Santa Cruz County public health officials. The county did not say when the outbreak started, but it ... Flag as irrelevant
	Medical Xpress Pregnancy complications linked to heightened risk of heart disease and stroke in later life Medical Xpress Pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, diabetes in pregnancy (gestational diabetes) and pre-term birth are linked to a heightened risk of heart disease in later life, suggests an overarching (umbrella) analysis of data published by The ... Flag as irrelevant

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