Researchers say a low resting heart rate may be one of many predictors of violence
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/low-resting-heart-rate-tied-to-criminal-behavior-in-men/
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
The 10 best countries to live in for people over 60
The Global AgeWatch Index analyzed data from around the world to rank the best places for older adults
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/media/the-10-best-countries-to-live-in-for-people-over-60/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/media/the-10-best-countries-to-live-in-for-people-over-60/
California lawmakers OK new right to die legislation
The latest measure now moves from the Assembly to the state Senate, but Gov. Jerry Brown has not said if he would sign it
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-lawmakers-ok-new-right-to-die-legislation/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-lawmakers-ok-new-right-to-die-legislation/
Testicular Cancer: Genes Account for Half the Risk
Almost 50% of the risk of getting testicular cancer comes from the DNA passed down from our parents, according to a new study. WebMD has the details.
From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20150909/testicular-cancer-genes-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Dangers of Vaginal Mesh Surgery for Incontinence May Be Overstated: Study
It found only 1 in 30 women will suffer a complication that requires a second procedure
From: http://www.webmd.com/women/news/20150909/dangers-of-vaginal-mesh-surgery-for-incontinence-may-be-overstated-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Rosacea Caused Half by Nature, Half by Lifestyle: Study
If you have a family history of the skin condition, limit sun exposure, doctors say
From: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20150909/rosacea-caused-half-by-nature-half-by-lifestyle-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Could Psychedelic Drugs Be Good Medicine for Some?
Preliminary research suggests potential benefits for psychiatric disorders, substance abuse
From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20150908/could-psychedelic-drugs-be-good-medicine-for-some?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Think Genes Drive Obesity? You May Eat Less Healthy
In study, people who thought DNA dictated their body weight had worse diets and exercised less
From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/20150908/think-genes-drive-obesity-you-may-eat-less-healthy?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Diabetes a Concern for Half of Americans
Half of Americans have diabetes or are well on their way to getting it, a new study estimates. WebMD has the details.
From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20150908/diabetes-prediabetes-americans?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Trying E-Cigarettes May Lead to Smoking, Study Suggests
Surveys of teens, young adults detect correlation
From: http://teens.webmd.com/news/20150908/trying-e-cigarettes-may-lead-to-smoking-study-suggests?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Sleep Apnea May Hurt Kids' Grades
Children with snoring or other irregular nighttime breathing need evaluation, experts say
From: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/news/20150908/sleep-apnea-may-hurt-kids-grades?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Getting The Word Out: Obamacare Is For Native Americans Too
Many Native Americans rely entirely on free care from the financially strapped Indian Health Service. Advocates say signing up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act can broaden their choices.
From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/20150908/getting-the-word-out-obamacare-is-for-native-americans-too?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Inviting Medical Education Faculty to Faculty Upgrade 2.0 - A Faculty Development Course
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix3zTZEP4CE
Psychedelic drugs as treatment for anxiety, addiction
In controlled settings, researchers say hallucinatory drugs could benefit patients with hard-to-treat mental health conditions
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/psychedelic-drugs-as-treatment-for-anxiety-addiction/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/psychedelic-drugs-as-treatment-for-anxiety-addiction/
Heroin epidemic puts more newborns at risk
Children born to heroin-addicted mothers can face a range of problems, leaving families and health officials struggling to help
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/heroin-epidemic-puts-more-newborns-at-risk/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/heroin-epidemic-puts-more-newborns-at-risk/
Littlest victims of America's heroin epidemic
One mother describes struggling with an addiction that seemed "more important to me than my children"
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/littlest-victims-of-americas-heroin-epidemic/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/littlest-victims-of-americas-heroin-epidemic/
School's Facebook post on kids' bedtimes goes viral
Parents argue over whether or not the early-to-bed guidelines are realisitic
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/schools-facebook-post-on-what-time-kids-should-go-to-bed-goes-viral/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/schools-facebook-post-on-what-time-kids-should-go-to-bed-goes-viral/
Rosacea Caused Half by Nature, Half by Lifestyle: Study
If you have a family history of the skin condition, limit sun exposure, doctors say
From: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20150909/rosacea-caused-half-by-nature-half-by-lifestyle-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Think Genes Drive Obesity? You May Eat Less Healthy
In study, people who thought DNA dictated their body weight had worse diets and exercised less
From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/20150908/think-genes-drive-obesity-you-may-eat-less-healthy?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on New Data Showing National Food Security Rate is Strongest since before the Recession
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2015 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement on the release of the USDA Economic Research Service analysis Household Food Security in the United States in 2014:
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/09/0248.xml&contentidonly=true
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/09/0248.xml&contentidonly=true
Half of U.S. adults have diabetes or prediabetes
Rates of type 2 diabetes are rising, and an even larger group has condition that puts them at high risk of developing it
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/half-of-us-adults-have-diabetes-or-high-risk-prediabetes/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/half-of-us-adults-have-diabetes-or-high-risk-prediabetes/
Hollis Youngner's Story - Mayo Clinic Model of Care
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0i2JkdD3B0
Parents Talking Type 1: Scott and Arden
We recently asked our Facebook and Twitter communities to send us their stories—specifically, what it’s like to be the parent of a child living with type 1 diabetes. Having received a lot of wonderful stories, we’re excited to present these favorites on the blog every week.
We hope you’re as inspired by these personal stories as we are, and that you’re willing to keep the conversation going. Tell us more in the comments!
Name: Scott and Arden (@ArdensDay)
Location: Central New Jersey
Arden, 11 years old, was diagnosed around her second birthday. No one else in the family has diabetes, but there are other varying endocrine issues with the women on my wife’s side.
My wife and I had children because we wanted to love and care for them, to help them to become happy and healthy adults. We certainly weren’t expecting that type 1 diabetes would be part of our lives as we planned a family. However, it’s here and the pressure, responsibility and burden of parenting with type 1 does not change our desire to be the parents that we imagined we were before Arden was born. We are living the life we have and living it as well as we can.
Arden is about to enter the sixth grade. She wears a Dexcom CGM (continuous glucose monitor) and I can see the blood glucose readings on my iPhone. Her A1C dropped over a point and a half a few years ago but afterwards we began to handle the school day as if we were together along with school staff. I talk about it on an episode of my Juicebox Podcast titled “Texting Diabetes.” I have worked extensively with the school staff over the years to build a good relationship. This time spent is invaluable.
My daughter’s type 1 diagnosis is, to date, the most terrible thing that has happened to our family. But we didn’t let it affect who we are at our core. Our goals and the way we go about our days, those things remain unchanged. I would do anything for diabetes not to exist, but living with and loving a person who has a chronic illness gives you a perspective that would take two lifetimes to fully understand. This perspective is a gift that will enhance your life in ways that you can’t imagine. It’s not a fair trade by any means, but please don’t let anger and sadness keep you from seeing it. It will carry you a long way.
My advice to other parents with newly diagnosed children would be to find a community. Also know that while living with type 1 diabetes never gets easier, you will get so much better at dealing with it that one day, much sooner than you can imagine right now, it will feel easy (on most days). Hang tough, gain experiences, pay attention to trends and stay fluid.
The American Diabetes Association’s Safe at School campaign is dedicated to making sure that all children with diabetes are medically safe at school and have the same educational opportunities as their peers. To learn more, visit http://diabetes.org/sas.
From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2015/09/09/ptt1-scott-and-arden/
Child mortality rates plunge by more than half since 1990 but global MDG target missed by wide margin
Child mortality rates have plummeted to less than half of what they were in 1990, according to a new report released today. Under-five deaths have dropped from 12.7 million per year in 1990 to 5.9 million in 2015. This is the first year the figure has gone below the 6 million mark.
New estimates in “Levels and trends in child mortality report 2015,” released by UNICEF, WHO, the World Bank Group, and the Population Division of UNDESA, indicate that although the global progress has been substantial, 16 000 children under 5 still die every day. And the 53% drop in under-five mortality is not enough to meet the Millennium Development Goal of a two-thirds reduction between 1990 and 2015.
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2015/child-mortality-report/en/index.html
New estimates in “Levels and trends in child mortality report 2015,” released by UNICEF, WHO, the World Bank Group, and the Population Division of UNDESA, indicate that although the global progress has been substantial, 16 000 children under 5 still die every day. And the 53% drop in under-five mortality is not enough to meet the Millennium Development Goal of a two-thirds reduction between 1990 and 2015.
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2015/child-mortality-report/en/index.html
Terminal illness: Supporting a terminally ill loved one
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/end-of-life/in-depth/grief/art-20047491
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