E. coli cases in two states linked to Chipotle

Three people in the Portland area and 19 people in Washington became sick after eating at the Mexican food chain, health officials say

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/oregon-washington-probe-e-coli-cases-linked-to-chipotle/

Inspirational marathoners rolling to the finish line

"I won't give up on them," says first-time marathoner and spinal injury survivor whose wife and kids motivate him

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-city-marathon-inspirational-athletes/

A new Halloween tradition: The Teal Pumpkin Project

It's that time of year for trick-or-treating, but for some kids with food allergies, Halloween poses special challenges

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/a-new-halloween-tradition-the-teal-pumpkin-project/

Two-thirds of the world population has herpes

According to a new report, billions of people under the age of 50 are infected with the herpes simplex type 1 virus

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/two-thirds-of-the-world-population-has-herpes/

​U.S. to get back $257M for improper cardiac implants

Nearly 500 hospitals implanted defibrillators in thousands of Medicare patients who received no benefit and often suffered

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-to-get-back-257m-for-improper-cardiac-implants/

Weight Loss Strategies for Diabetes

You don't have to lose a lot of weight to see a big improvement in diabetes. Trimming just 5% to 10% of your body weight will help you feel better, gain more control over the condition, and reduce the amount of medicines you take.

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/weight-loss-strategies-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Can turning the clocks back help make up for lost sleep?

A sleep expert weighs in on how to use the end of daylight saving time this weekend to your advantage

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/can-the-end-of-daylight-saving-time-help-make-up-for-lost-sleep/

Meet the Researcher October 8, 2015: Michael Yaszemski, M.D. Ph.D.

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cl0Vqpxebk

Ruth's Journey with Depression

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djTPhvRMBMc

Limb Renanimation After Spinal Cord Injury

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnzT0Z1CKJ0

Do over-the-counter cold medicines really work?

Americans spend $8 billion a year on over-the-counter cold medicines, but a new study suggests some may be a waste of money

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/do-over-the-counter-cold-medicines-really-work/

Study Sees No Link Between Antibiotics in Early Pregnancy and Birth Defects

Researchers looked for risk among women prescribed drugs that include azithromycin

From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20151030/study-sees-no-link-between-antibiotics-in-early-pregnancy-and-birth-defects?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Ex-NFL Star Helps Spread the Word on Risks Posed by Painkillers

America Starts Talking campaign designed to teach consumers how to use potent pain meds wisely

From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20151030/ex-nfl-star-helps-spread-the-word-on-risks-posed-by-painkillers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Many Patients With Acne Take Antibiotics Too Long: Study

Prescription Accutane can often help and should be tried sooner, experts say

From: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/news/20151030/many-patients-with-acne-take-antibiotics-too-long-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

In Its Third Year, Obamacare Faces Growing Pains

Health plan premiums are on the rise, and so are penalties for the remaining uninsured

From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/20151030/in-its-third-year-obamacare-faces-growing-pains?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Face-lifts Seem to Do Little to Boost Self-Esteem: Study

Researchers note that sense of self-worth is more complicated than appearance alone

From: http://www.webmd.com/beauty/20151029/face-lifts-seem-to-do-little-to-boost-self-esteem-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Some Skippy peanut butter recalled over metal shavings

Concerns that some jars may contain small pieces of metal prompted the recall in seven states

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hormel-foods-recalls-skippy-peanut-butter-metal-shavings/

USDA Ranks High in EPA Report on Renewable Energy Use

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2015—The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to lead in the use of green power according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Top 100 list of the largest green power users nationally. USDA ranked eighth among federal agencies and 92 among all sectors.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/10/0303.xml&contentidonly=true

Low-Fat Diets No Better Than Other Plans: Study

Perseverance, not the plan, predicts success, researchers said

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/20151029/low-fat-diets-no-better-than-other-plans-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

"Breakthrough" cancer drugs? Beware the media hype

Too many stories about "game-changing,""miracle" treatments overstate their promise, a new study warns

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/breakthrough-cancer-drugs-beware-the-media-hype/

Teen girl in Oregon has bubonic plague, health officials say

Eastern Oregon girl is believed to have acquired the disease from a flea bite during a hunting trip, officials say

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/teen-girl-in-oregon-has-bubonic-plague-health-officials-say/

World Health Organization: Most people have herpes

The World Health Organization says two thirds of those under 50 have herpes simplex-1, and as many as 90% of people have herpes in some populations

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/world-health-organization-most-people-have-herpes/

Study: Low-fat diet no good for long-term weight loss

A new study confirms what some doctors have been saying for years: cutting fat won't do the trick

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/low-fat-diet-long-term-weight-loss/

Racial gap in breast cancer diagnoses has closed

Equalizing rates of breast cancer is "a terrible situation" for black women, study author says

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/racial-gap-in-breast-cancer-diagnoses-has-closed-study-finds/

Herpes Virus Infects Two-Thirds of Population: WHO

Herpes Virus Infects Two-Thirds of Population: WHO

From: http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/news/20151029/who-herpes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

FDA Approves Expanded Use for Melanoma Drug

Yervoy can now be used after surgery to reduce risk of deadly skin cancer returning

From: http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/news/20151029/fda-approves-expanded-use-for-melanoma-drug?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Drugs, Surgery May be Equal for Chronic Sinusitis

Study found sufferers who stuck with treatments like nasal sprays saw improvements in quality of life

From: http://www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20151029/drugs-may-be-as-good-as-surgery-for-chronic-sinusitis?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Researchers Identify 3 Type 2 Diabetes Subtypes

For data miners, routinely provided patient information yields a bigger picture

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20151029/researchers-say-theyve-identified-3-type-2-diabetes-subtypes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Baby Kieran's Special Heart

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgVw0Chw9i0

Links between processed meat and colorectal cancer

WHO has received a number of queries, expressions of concern and requests for clarification following the publication of a report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) relating to processed meat and colorectal cancer.

IARC was established 50 years ago through a resolution of the World Health Assembly as a functionally independent cancer agency under the auspices of WHO. Its programme of work is approved and financed by its participating states.

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/statements/2015/processed-meat-cancer/en/index.html

Flu vaccine might be less effective in statin users

Two new studies suggest the cholesterol-lowering drugs may undermine the effects of the flu shot

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/flu-vaccine-appears-less-effective-in-statin-users/

What Man’s Best Friend Is Teaching Humans

Canine research isn’t confined to cancer, with studies around the U.S. focusing on everything from spinal cord injuries to aging to whether having a pet dog makes us healthier.

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20151029/dogs-cancer-research?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Woman's death raises cryotherapy safety concerns

Spa employee died in a deep-freeze chamber; doctor calls the treatment's health claims "very shady"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/womans-death-raises-cryotherapy-safety-concerns/

Statins May Dampen Flu Vaccine Powers

Research suggests cholesterol-lowering meds linked to lower levels of influenza antibodies in seniors

From: http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/news/20151029/statins-may-dampen-protective-powers-of-flu-vaccines?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Too Much TV Linked to Leading Causes of Death

Study found the more time spent in front of the tube, the greater the risk

From: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20151029/too-much-tv-linked-to-leading-causes-of-death?src=RSS_PUBLIC

USDA to Establish First-Ever SNAP Employment & Training Center of Excellence

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2015 – Today Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of the nation’s first Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training (E&T) Center of Excellence. The Center of Excellence will build on the Administration’s commitment to job-driven training. It will build on best practices that help SNAP participants gain the skills they need for jobs employers are looking to fill today.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/10/0302.xml&contentidonly=true

Are over-the-counter cold medicines ineffective?

A new study casts doubt on the efficacy of over-the-counter cold medicine

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/are-over-the-counter-cold-medicines-ineffective/

Cryotherapy sparks safety concerns

A woman's death prompted concerns over the risk of ice-cold cryotherapy

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/cryotherapy-sparks-safety-concerns/

Zombie contact lens leaves teen partially blind

Beware this popular Halloween trend; experts say decorative contact lenses can pose serious health risks

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/zombie-contact-lens-leaves-michigan-teen-partially-blind/

WHO: The Ebola crisis in November 2015, one year after its terrifying peak

From: World Health Organization http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lxh187oX_I

Mayo Clinic Minute: Bone Up on Calcium

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSNm4MbBdE4

WHO: EMRO Health +SocialGood - Segment about Noncommunicable Diseases

From: World Health Organization http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udi_74flteo

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden Announces New USDA Commitments to Help Build Up Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers

LOUISVILLE, October 29, 2015—Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced a commitment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prioritize $5.6 billion over the next two years within USDA programs and services that serve new and beginning farmers and ranchers. Deputy Secretary Harden also announced a new, tailored web tool designed to connect burgeoning farm entrepreneurs with programs and resources available to help them get started.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/10/0301.xml&contentidonly=true

NY to require training to prescribe medical marijuana

Critics worry the extra time and expense will make medical marijuana harder to come by

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-to-require-extra-training-to-prescribe-medical-marijuana/

Too Many Seniors With Diabetes Are Overtreated

Even when blood sugar, blood pressure levels dropped too low, doctors didn't cut back on meds

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20151029/too-many-seniors-with-diabetes-are-overtreated-study-suggests?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Type 2 Diabetics Still Face Elevated Death Risk

That's why it's imperative to eat right, control blood pressure and cholesterol, quit smoking, doctors say

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20151028/despite-advances-type-2-diabetics-still-face-elevated-death-risk-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Ovarian Cancer Drug Promising For Prostate Tumors

In small study, olaparib targeted gene mutation in men who had failed other therapy, researchers report

From: http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/news/20151028/ovarian-cancer-drug-shows-promise-with-tough-to-treat-prostate-tumors?src=RSS_PUBLIC

World Farm - New Jersey

From: USDA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPzuXyBPCIk

Bear Creek Organics

From: USDA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri2vUNABtqE

Prince & Son's Farms

From: USDA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6LT1uX7wOY

Diagnosing Rare Diseases through Individualized Medicine

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBtp3CoMAu4

Why More Painkiller Addicts Are Using Heroin, Too

Interviews confirm desire for cheaper, more plentiful substitute

From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20151028/why-more-painkiller-addicts-are-using-heroin-too?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Feeling Extra Forgetful May Signal Dementia Ahead

Older women who thought their memory was worse than average had greater risk of problems, study found

From: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20151028/feeling-extra-forgetful-may-signal-dementia-ahead?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Cancer experts push back on new mammogram guidelines

With more than 200,000 new cases of breast cancer expected this year, doctors are saying early detection is key

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/cancer-experts-push-back-on-new-mammogram-guidelines/

Challenge your mind and body to sharpen your thinking skills

My friend Betty is one of the most impressive seniors I’ve ever known. At 88, her voice is strong and her heart is young, and she seems to have as much energy and enthusiasm as she did in 1982, when I first met her. She exercises, goes out with friends, gardens, pays her own bills, follows the news, and is constantly reading and asking questions. How does she stay so sharp? “I guess I’m just a curious person, kiddo,” she laughs.

But living the way Betty does — always learning new things, and staying busy with friends and favorite activities — is exactly what the experts say can help keep our thinking skills sharp. “Cognitive and social engagement have been shown to be protective against cognitive decline, whereas hearing loss, depression, and social isolation are associated with cognitive decline,” says Dr. Kathryn Papp, a neuropsychologist and instructor in neurology at Harvard Medical School.

How it works

Dr. Papp says we don’t know the exact reasons why mental and social engagement protect our thinking skills, but we do have some ideas. “Until the mid-1990s, we thought that people were born with however many brain cells they would die with. We now know that the growth of new cells — a process called neurogenesis — occurs throughout life, even in older age,” she explains.

It turns out that the human brain has a great potential for something called neuronal plasticity, or in other words, being highly malleable. It appears that challenging our brains — for example, by learning a new skill — leads to actual changes in the adult brain. “It may create new connections between brain cells by changing the balance of available neurotransmitters and changing how connections are made,” says Dr. Papp.

Being socially engaged may help fend off social isolation and depression, both of which have been linked with a decline in cognitive functioning later in life. Having good social support also reduces stress, another thing that we know has a negative impact on thinking skills.

Other factors

A healthy lifestyle is also associated with neurogenesis, especially getting enough sleep, avoiding overeating, and the grand poobah of them all: exercising. “Researchers have found that physical exercise leads to the release of cellular growth factors that are important for neurogenesis,” says Dr. Papp.

And this combination of growth factors and new brain cells that comes from healthy living, challenging the brain, and staying socially connected in a meaningful way may actually help protect the brain or keep it more resilient against changes that cause dementia.

Start your engine

What’s the easiest way to rev up your thinking skills? Start with mini-challenges for your brain:

• Brush your teeth with the hand you don’t usually use.
• Take a different route to work or the store.
• Eat a bite or two of dinner with your eyes closed.
• Listen to a new kind of music.
• Do 60 seconds of jumping jacks (or any physical activity).
• Sit in a different spot in your house or at a favorite restaurant.

“These require the brain to do some work, because it’s encountering something it hasn’t experienced before,” says Dr. Papp.

You can also look for activities that incorporate brain stimulation, physical activity, and social engagement, such as:

• learning to play a sport or game (tennis, ping pong, golf)
• learning to dance (try the cha-cha, the rumba, or the merengue)
• taking a class on planting flowers or vegetables
• learning tai chi, which has been shown to boost thinking skills.

If physical activity isn’t possible, consider taking a class in

• painting (start with watercolors, then move to oils)
• piano, flute, or guitar
• writing short stories (or your memoir)
• computers
• flower arrangement
• knitting or crocheting (handy for holiday gifts!)
• a new language.

Or you can simply take part in any new activity that you find interesting, such as:

• volunteering at a local charity
• exploring a new city
• joining a book club
• trying out a new restaurant or new type of food
• becoming a museum docent
• helping out at a local school or day care
• joining a collector’s club (dolls, stamps, memorabilia).

“The best activities will be the ones that you find enjoyable,” says Dr. Papp. And just like it’s important to stick to a medication or exercise regimen, you’ll have to stick to a pattern of always learning, just like my friend Betty, to reap the benefits. “I just love asking questions, and hearing people’s stories,” she says. “I never want to stop learning.”

She would have made a great reporter, that one. But I’m glad that I get to be the one to share the news flash here, which is that staying sharp mentally boils down to using your brain and your body, no matter what your age.

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Leading doctors push back on new mammogram guidelines

American Cancer Society's recommendation that women start mammograms at an older age sparks controversy in medical community

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/medical-community-divided-over-new-american-cancer-society-mammogram-guidelines/

USDA Announces $210 Million to be Invested in Renewable Energy Infrastructure through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership

KISSIMMEE, Fla., Oct. 28, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is partnering with 21 states through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) to nearly double the number of fueling pumps nationwide that supply renewable fuels to American motorists. In May 2015, USDA announced the availability of $100 million in grants through the BIP, and that to apply states and private partners match the federal funding by a 1:1 ratio. USDA received applications requesting over $130 million, outpacing the $100 million that is available. With the matching commitments by state and private entities, the BIP is investing a total of $210 million to strengthen the rural economy.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/10/0300.xml&contentidonly=true

USDA Announces $3.7 Million to Repair Rural Housing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is investing $3.7 million to help rural families repair and rehabilitate their homes. The funds are being awarded through the Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) program in 46 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to support the renovation of 1,147 units.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/10/0299.xml&contentidonly=true

Heaven or hospital? 5-year-old girl to decide

Julianna Snow has an incurable neuromuscular disease; her family says they will honor her wish to go to heaven, instead of the hospital, if she gets sick again

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/heaven-or-hospital-5-year-old-girl-to-decide/

Sanofi allergy injectors recalled

Almost half a million packs of Auvi-Q epinephrine injectors are being recalled after reports of malfunctions

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sanofi-allergy-injectors-recalled/

Stroke can strike at any age

It's the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., and stroke doesn't only happen to older people

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/stroke-can-strike-at-any-age/

Strokes can occur at all ages, experts warn

One woman's story raises awareness that stroke can happen to young people, too

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/strokes-occur-at-all-ages-experts-warn/

Mayo Clinic Minute: Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0D3A6LHoMI

USDA Week In Review October 23

From: USDA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DifTxbUShr4

Which OTC Pain Reliever Is the Right Choice for You?

WebMD explains non-prescription pain pills, how they differ, and which might be a good choice for you.

From: http://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/otc-pain-relief-10/choosing-an-otc-pain-reliever?src=RSS_PUBLIC

"Love hormone" oxytocin could help autistic kids

Small study suggests nasal spray treatment may improve social skills in autistic children

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/love-hormone-oxytocin-nasal-spray-could-help-autistic-kids/

Relapse Rates High in IBD Patients Who Stop Treatment- IBD in the News

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0RmEQgE144

Bob & Ruth’s Stroke Survivor Story

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us7-SHgI2l0

Bad celebrity health advice

Just because someone is famous doesn't mean they know what they're talking about when it comes to health and medicine

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/bad-celebrity-health-advice/

WHO condemns attack on MSF hospital in Yemen

WHO condemns the bombing of the Medécins Sans Frontières (MSF) supported hospital in Saada province in northern Yemen. MSF estimates that this will leave 200 000 people with no access to lifesaving medical care.

The attack violates International Humanitarian Law. It is the second attack on an MSF-run health facility in a month. On 3 October, 30 people were killed when the MSF-supported medical clinic in Kunduz, Afghanistan was bombed. Twenty-seven MSF staff were injured.

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/statements/2015/msf-hospital-yemen/en/index.html

Exercise and Bone Health in Children and Adolescents

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKX27_IJR9g

Tips To Help You Shop For A New Marketplace Plan

Federal officials are promising that new healthcare.gov features – some of which are still being tested – will make the process of choosing coverage easier.

From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/20151028/enrollment-guide-a-few-tips-to-help-you-shop-for-a-new-marketplace-plan?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Tuberculosis mortality nearly halved since 1990

The fight against tuberculosis is paying off, with this year’s death rate nearly half of what it was in 1990. Nevertheless, 1.5 million people died from TB in 2014. Most of these deaths could have been prevented, according to WHO’s Global tuberculosis report 2015, which was released today in Washington.

To reduce TB’s overall burden, detection and treatment gaps need to be closed, funding shortfalls filled and new diagnostics, drugs and vaccines developed, according to the report.

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2015/tuberculosis-mortality/en/index.html

Globally, an estimated two-thirds of the population under 50 are infected with herpes simplex virus type 1

More than 3.7 billion people under the age of 50 – or 67% of the population – are infected with herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), according to WHO’s first global estimates of HSV-1 infection published today in the journal PLOS ONE.

Herpes simplex virus is categorized into 2 types: herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 are highly infectious and incurable. HSV-1 is primarily transmitted by oral-oral contact and in most cases causes orolabial herpes or “cold sores” around the mouth. HSV-2 is almost entirely sexually transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, causing genital herpes.

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2015/herpes/en/index.html

Secret to Staying Slim: Your Fruit Bowl?

Women who keep produce on their kitchen counters weigh about 13 pounds less than those who don't, study finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/20151027/secret-to-staying-slim-may-be-as-close-as-your-fruit-bowl?src=RSS_PUBLIC

New Treatment for Melanoma Gets FDA Approval

In early trial, genetically engineered cold sore virus was injected into tumors, caused them to rupture and die

From: http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/news/20151028/new-treatment-for-melanoma-gets-fda-approval?src=RSS_PUBLIC

E-Cigarette Use Highest Among Young Adults: Report

Almost 4 percent of all adult Americans use them, new survey shows

From: http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20151028/e-cigarette-use-highest-among-young-adults-us-report-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Painkiller Use as Teen May Raise Addiction Risk

Study found those less experienced with illegal drugs were more likely to abuse narcotics later

From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20151028/narcotic-painkiller-use-in-adolescence-may-raise-risk-of-adult-addiction?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Doctors Can Fine-Tune Estimates of Delivery Dates

Simple test of cervix length would help, researchers say

From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20151028/doctors-can-fine-tune-estimates-of-delivery-dates-study-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Up late watching the game? How to get through the work day

After a late night cheering on your favorite baseball team, power through the day with these tips

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/up-late-watching-the-game-how-to-get-through-the-work-day/

Married people fare better after heart surgery

Study suggests more could be done to help single patients weather the days and months following cardiac procedures

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/married-heart-patients-fare-better-after-surgery/

'Love Hormone' Nasal Spray Promising in Autism

Small Australian trial suggests it could boost social skills; larger U.S. trials are planned, expert says

From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20151027/oxytocin-love-hormone-nasal-spray-shows-promise-in-kids-with-autism?src=RSS_PUBLIC

More Evidence: Drinking May Up Breast Cancer Risk

European study found odds for the disease rose along with daily consumption

From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20151027/more-evidence-that-drinking-may-raise-breast-cancer-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

WHO: EMRO Health +SocialGood - Segment about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

From: World Health Organization http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Xe-QA9Ro0

How cutting sugar impacts kids' health

Researchers studied 43 obese children and cut sugar intake to 10 percent of daily calories

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/how-cutting-sugar-impacts-kids-health/

WHO: End Tuberculosis campaign - Message from Emma Thompson

From: World Health Organization http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3Ql6o_ZiZc

Walgreens buying Rite Aid for $9.4 billion

Bill Cohan, contributing editor for Bloomberg TV and Vanity Fair, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the blockbuster merger

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/walgreens-buying-rite-aid-for-9-4-billion/

Sleeping like a caveman?

Are we sleeping less than our ancestors did? Previous research that examined geographically isolated primitive cultures, as well as other investigations where subjects lived without modern conveniences, suggest that sleep duration has declined with the introduction of artificial lighting and other aspects of modern society. However, a recent study that has attracted public attention has called this belief into question.

The authors of this study looked at sleep duration and timing in three geographically isolated tribes living in Africa and South America. They found that average time the members of each tribe spent asleep ranged from 5.7 to 7.1 hours per night, quite similar to the reported sleep duration in more modern societies. Furthermore, the researchers suggest that in these tribes, falling asleep and waking up are not related to the presence of environmental light and dark, but to changes in body temperature.

These assertions are certainly controversial, and they contradict previous research in this area. Further study is needed before we can confirm this theory. Already, other scientists have expressed reservations concerning the research methods and design used in the study.

Whether or not these new findings are correct will be the subject of vigorous scientific debate. However, they should not allow us to ignore the fact that 40% of American adults self-report sleeping less than the 7 hours per night currently recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and other professional organizations. Sixteen percent of us sleep less than 6 hours per night. Numerous studies demonstrate that amounts of sleep less than 6 and possibly less than 7 hours per night are associated with diminished levels of physical and mental performance, increased rates of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, and premature death.

The question of whether we are sleeping less than our ancestors is certainly interesting to anthropologists and some sleep scientists. However, it has little relevance to reversing the epidemic of sleep insufficiency in this country. For the large segment of the American public that is not getting the necessary sleep for optimum health, we should continue to focus on why this is happening and find ways to reverse the trend.

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From: Stuart Quan, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sleeping-like-a-caveman-201510288501

Fewer Americans dying from these common causes

All but one of the six leading causes of death declined over the past 50 years

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FDA approves drug that uses herpes virus to fight cancer

Injectable drug approved for patients with hard-to-treat melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer

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FAQ: Parabens and Breast Cancer

A new study has found that chemicals called parabens can spur the growth of certain types of breast cancer cells. WebMD has the details.

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Tapping into the maple water craze

Latest food fad has devotees chugging maple water; is it really good for you?

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Maple water to go with your maple syrup?

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Gwyneth Paltrow under fire for breast cancer post

An article on the actress' lifestyle blog revived the myth that wearing a bra is tied to breast cancer risk

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Is cutting sugar a quick fix for children's health?

Putting obese kids on a sugar-restricted diet brought about immediate health benefits, researchers say

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Chronic Constipation May Signal Serious Disorder

Ongoing constipation in adults could point to problems including ischemic colitis, colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, and diverticulitis, according to a new study. WebMD explains.

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Cutting Sugar Boosts Kids' Health Immediately

Though calories remained same, obese children saw better blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar levels

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Fillings May Harm Neighboring Teeth

The teeth on either side of a new filling might be at risk for decay, dental experts say. WebMD has the details.

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Hospital warns 1,300 surgery patients of infection risk

The device-related infection may not surface for months or years

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Aggressive Early Breast Cancer Risk Rises With Age

Certain milk duct tumors more likely to become invasive at 60 than 50, experts say

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Heartburn Drugs Tied to Higher Kidney Disease Risk

But studies weren't designed to prove proton pump inhibitors are responsible for the increase

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Marketplace Silver Plan Premiums Rising 7.5%: HHS

Federal officials say tax credits will blunt the impact of price increases in 2016 for most consumers buying the second-lowest silver health plan in 37 states.

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Pot Use Tied to Specific Type of Stroke in Young

Stroke patients who smoked marijuana also tended to be younger than those who didn't, study finds

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End-of-Life Dementia Care Costlier Than Other Ills

Costs are about $100,000 more over 5 years, study shows

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Health care costs for dementia soar at end of life

Researchers compared costs for dementia patients to those with cancer and other illnesses, and the results are "shocking"

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WebMD Health Heroes Introduction

WebMD honors top activists, researchers and philanthropists who are changing the American health landscape. Learn about the selection process, what it takes to become a Health Hero and how to make your vote count.

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Is it ADHD—or Autism?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism can look a lot alike. Children with either one can be very active and impulsive, and can have trouble focusing and interacting with other people. In fact, it can be hard to tell the difference between the two.

But telling the difference is very important.

In a study just published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers looked at about 1,500 children between the ages of 2 and 17 who had a current diagnosis of autism (as reported by their parents). They found that those who got an ADHD diagnosis before they got an autism diagnosis were diagnosed with autism an average of 3 years later than those who got the autism diagnosis first — and were 30 times more likely to get the autism diagnosis when they were 6 years old or older.

Why does this matter? While there is a lot we don’t know about autism, one thing we do know is that the earlier treatment starts, the better the child does in the long run. While autism can be diagnosed as early as age 24 months, the median age for diagnosis is over 4 years. Every year the diagnosis is delayed is a year a child isn’t getting help — which can have lifelong ramifications. So to have the diagnosis delayed by three years — and delayed past those crucial early years — is a real tragedy.

It isn’t always easy for general pediatricians to diagnose autism in young children. It takes special training, and it takes time, something the average busy pediatrician doesn’t have. And given that the social aspects of autism may not be obvious before a child starts school, parents may not realize that their child has trouble socializing with others — and may not report it to the pediatrician. Given this, and given that most parents would rather hear that their child has ADHD than that he or she has autism, and therefore not push for further testing, it’s understandable how this happens.

Autism isn’t the only diagnosis that can look like ADHD. Children with learning disabilities, sleep disorders, hearing loss, and other problems are often misdiagnosed with ADHD.

So before settling on a diagnosis of ADHD, especially in a young child, parents should talk with their doctor about whether doing more testing would be a good idea. These are hard conversations to have, but they are important ones: they can make all the difference when it comes to getting a child the help he or she really needs.

For more information on autism and how to recognize it, check out the Act Early page on the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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ACL injuries are on the rise in kids and teens

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Helping children cope: Tips for talking about tragedy

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Pediatricians tackle fatal football injuries

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Study: Processed meats can cause cancer

The World Health Organization has released a report finding a link between eating processed and red meats and cancer

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Fake Xanax blamed for woman's death

San Francisco health officials warn about pills that sent several people to the hospital

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U.S. Task Force Urges Broader Screening for Type 2 Diabetes

Group advises testing overweight, obese people aged 40 to 70 for abnormal blood sugar

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Eating fruit, veggies may benefit heart years later

People who start this good eating habit young have healthier hearts in midlife, a new study finds

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Pediatricians urge stronger regulation of tobacco, e-cigs

Doctors' group says government should ban sale of tobacco and e-cigarettes to anyone under age 21

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USDA Week In Review October 23

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Meat and Cancer: What’s the Risk?

Processed meats like sausage, ham, jerky, bacon, and cold cuts cause cancer, and red meat probably does, too, according to a new report.

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USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2015 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that beginning today, nearly one half of the 1.7 million farms that signed up for either the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs will receive safety-net payments for the 2014 crop year.

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Secretary Vilsack Announces Additional Progress in Addressing Childhood Hunger, Applauds Pediatricians for their Commitment

WASHINGTON, October 26, 2015 – Today at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that with the current school year underway, 97 percent of schools now report successfully meeting updated nutrition standards, and the number of eligible high-poverty schools utilizing USDA's Community Eligibility Provision has increased by 20 percent since last year.

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USDA Provides Funding for More Than 1,100 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects Nationwide

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is awarding loans and grants that will help more than 1,100 rural small businesses and agricultural producers reduce energy usage and costs in their operations.

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Kids Drawn to 'Gateway' Flavored Tobacco: FDA

Sweet-tasting additives have widespread appeal, expose teens to nicotine

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New guidelines for youth football follow injuries, deaths

The American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations come as a Tennessee high school football player is in critical condition and a high school in Chicago mourns the death of a student athlete

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Medication errors common during surgery, study finds

Researchers analyzed how frequently medication mistakes occur during surgeries, and the results are "disturbing"

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Family stunts disabled daughter's growth to expand her world

"We give her the best life we can while we've got her," mom says, but some disagree with controversial treatment

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Listeria concerns prompt Whole Foods salad recall

Possible contamination prompted the supermarket chain to recall these popular items

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart Attack Risk, Breast Cancer Patient iPad

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Safe Tackling OK in Youth Football: Doctors' Group

New policy statement urges proper training, supervision to avoid injuries among young players

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Raise Smoking Age to 21, U.S. Pediatricians Urge

And regulate e-cigarettes the same way as other tobacco products, doctors add

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Too Few Boys Get HPV Vaccine, CDC Study Finds

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Light Meal During Labor May Be Safe for Most Women

Review finds little danger for low-risk patients

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Limiting Tackling Reduces Concussions

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The problem with prescription painkillers

Pain. It’s a nearly unavoidable part of the human experience. Whether it comes as the result of an injury or accident, surgery, or a health issue such as a headache or infection, arthritis, or fibromyalgia, pain can interfere with the ability to sleep, work, and enjoy life.

There are many ways to treat pain. Opioid drugs are one of them. Some examples include hydrocodone (used in Vicodin), oxycodone (used in Percocet), methadone, codeine, and morphine. These prescription drugs reduce the brain’s recognition of pain by binding to certain receptors in the body. In many situations, opioids are a reasonable choice for controlling pain — for example, severe pain caused by cancer.

Part of the problem is that a person can develop a tolerance to these drugs. Over time, higher and higher doses may be needed to achieve the same degree of pain relief. An overdose can stop a person from breathing and lead to death. Also, the body can become physically dependent on these drugs, such that withdrawal symptoms occur if the drug is stopped. These factors are a recipe for addiction—that is the loss of control around the use of a drug, even though it causes harm to the person. What’s more, opioids can also cause a pleasant “high” and are often used recreationally rather than for their intended medical purposes, which further raises the risk of addiction. Addiction to opioid painkillers is also the biggest risk factor for heroin addiction.

What is the opioid epidemic?

The opioid epidemic is the crisis our nation currently faces in terms of the widespread abuse of opioid prescription painkillers. Much of the problem stems from the increased availability of these drugs. Four times as many prescription painkillers are provided each year now as compared with the 1990s. At the same time, we’re seeing an increase in opioid overdose deaths. Thanks to efforts to battle this issue, the numbers of opioid prescriptions and opioid-related deaths appear to have leveled off since 2012. Still, on average, 44 people in the U.S. die every day from an overdose of opioid prescription painkillers. This is double the number of deaths from heroin overdose.

What is being done about the opioid epidemic?

Health officials are working to educate health care providers on safe prescribing and to educate the public about the risks of opioid painkillers, especially when used for chronic non-cancer pain. For example, state-run monitoring programs track how many prescriptions are filled for these drugs, to try to prevent drug abuse. Efforts are also being made to increase availability of substance abuse treatment services, such as detoxification (or “detox”) programs.

Specially licensed medical treatment programs can provide methadone maintenance for individuals who find it difficult to quit opioid drugs. These programs offer controlled doses of methadone, given under careful supervision, which reduces withdrawal symptoms, drug cravings, and risk of overdose.

Trained physicians can prescribe other treatments like buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone), which reduces withdrawal symptoms by partially mimicking the effects of opioids on the body’s receptors with less of a “high” and less risk of overdose.

Expanding access to naloxone (Narcan) — a “rescue” medicine that blocks the effects of opioids on the body — may help prevent some overdose deaths. Naloxone rescue kits come in nasal spray and self-injecting forms, and are available now in some states without a prescription. However, as the demand for naloxone has increased, so has the cost of these kits.

How can people who use prescription painkillers reduce the risk of abuse and overdose?

People who take opioid pain medicine should follow these steps:

• Store medication safely, and never share it with anyone.
• Take the medicine exactly as instructed.
• Ask your health care provider if a lower dose might be an option.
• Ask your doctor about other ways to manage pain — many non-drug options can help.
• If the medication is not working well, talk to your doctor.
• Do not take overlapping prescriptions from multiple providers.
• Do not take these drugs with other substances, such as alcohol or sedatives prescribed for anxiety.
• Have a naloxone rescue kit available, and train friends and household members how to use it.
• If you suspect you may be developing an addiction, ask for help as soon as possible.

How to use a naloxone (Narcan) rescue kit Recognize signs of opioid overdose: slow, shallow, or no breathing blue lips and fingertips; cold skin unresponsive, limp body slow or no heartbeat. If you suspect opioid overdose and you are unable to awaken the unresponsive individual, call 9-1-1 and perform rescue breathing. Use the nasal spray in the naloxone kit (see instructions below). If the person is still unresponsive, continue rescue breathing and retry naloxone in 2-3 minutes. Naloxone’s effects last 30-60 minutes, which is often a shorter time than the opioid’s effects, so breathing may stop again. Stay with the person until help arrives.

Remove the pointed yellow cap from the plastic tube and screw on the small nasal atomizer (applicator). Remove the flat yellow cap. Remove the red cap from the vial and screw the vial into the bottom of the plastic tube. Spray half the vial up each nostril by pushing the vial up through the tube.

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WHO: Processed meat can cause cancer; red meat probably can

Researchers classify processed meat in same category as cigarettes and red meat as "probably carcinogenic to humans"

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WHO: Processed meat causes cancer

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Climate change poses major health threat to children

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Chris Christie ejected from train quiet car

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Report has startling revelations for contents of hot dogs

A study from the research center "Clear Foods" says that hot dogs contain a significant amount of human DNA

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Eating during labor may not be so bad, study suggests

For generations, the rule was no food or drink during labor for risk of inhaling it into the lungs, but that thinking may be changing

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A look at changing healthcare prices

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A look at changing healthcare prices

Out of pocket costs are going up yet again as enrollment opens up for employee-based health plans

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Report has stunning revelations for contents of hot dogs

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The fight against sugary drink consumption in U.S.

Former New York City Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tom Farley, joins CBS This Morning to discuss so called “soda ban” during former mayor Bloomberg’s push to limit the size of sodas sold in New York

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Can pregnant women drink alcohol?

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Progress reported on drug to regrow hair

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Lab makes progress on treatment for baldness

Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center hope their work will someday help bald men regrow hair

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Is that candy or Ecstasy? Halloween warnings spook parents

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Many teens admit they ride with drunk drivers

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Paintball, BB Guns Can Severely Injure Kids

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Brain Chemistry May Change to Cope With Pain

Researchers document increase in opiate receptors in arthritis patients

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Illnesses, Deaths Spur FDA Warning on Hep C Drugs

Cautionary label will be added to Viekira Pak and Technivie, agency says

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