Routine checks showed possibly mishandled bioterror agents, but cite no public risk
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cdc-pathogens-found-in-department-of-defense-labs/
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Right-to-die bill nears approval in California
California's senate is expected to vote in the coming days on whether to grant patients the right to end their lives with a doctor's help
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/right-to-die-bill-nears-approval-in-california/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/right-to-die-bill-nears-approval-in-california/
Brittany Maynard's right-to-die fight continues
California senate expected to vote on right-to-die legislation in the coming days; Maynard became face of the debate
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/brittany-maynards-fight-for-right-to-die-continues-with-her-husband/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/brittany-maynards-fight-for-right-to-die-continues-with-her-husband/
Gut Bugs May Affect Body Fat, 'Good' Cholesterol Levels
But finding does not prove certain intestinal bacteria determine size of one's waistline
From: http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20150910/gut-bugs-may-affect-body-fat-good-cholesterol-levels?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Too Much, Too Little Sleep May Harm the Heart
Sound slumber 'recharges our batteries,' cardiologist explains
From: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20150910/too-much-too-little-sleep-may-harm-the-heart?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Humans wired to use fewer calories while walking
Study suggests the central nervous system can work against efforts to burn calories
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/humans-wired-to-use-fewer-calories-while-walking/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/humans-wired-to-use-fewer-calories-while-walking/
Should you be concerned about "catching" Alzheimer's?
What you should know about the new research that suggests Alzheimer's proteins may have been transmitted through a medical treatment
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/should-you-be-concerned-about-claims-that-you-can-catch-alzheimers/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/should-you-be-concerned-about-claims-that-you-can-catch-alzheimers/
Nonsmokers Account for Rising Proportion of Lung Cancer Cases, Studies Find
Experts suspect environmental factors, genetics
From: http://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/news/20150910/nonsmokers-account-for-rising-proportion-of-lung-cancer-cases-studies-find?src=RSS_PUBLIC
FDA Acts to Make Food Safer in Wake of Outbreaks
New rules focus on cleanliness of manufacturing facilities
From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/20150910/fda-acts-to-make-food-safer-in-wake-of-outbreaks?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Going to Work Without Laboring for Breath
The vast majority of the American workforce spends at least part of their day laboring indoors where serious health dangers may be lurking in the air they breathe. According to the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), approximately 11 million workers, including those who are employed by offices, restaurants and industrial facilities, are exposed to at last one or more substances in their workplace that could cause asthma symptoms.
From: http://www.lung.org/about-us/our-impact/top-stories/going-to-work-without-laboring-for-breathe.html
From: http://www.lung.org/about-us/our-impact/top-stories/going-to-work-without-laboring-for-breathe.html
No Association Between Isotretinoin Exposure and IBD - IBD in the News
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZdHlxO4Eog
3D Printing of Patients' Anatomy Aids in Surgical Planning
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MixSaPa7rm0
Vermont town hit hard by heroin epidemic
America's growing heroin problem is hitting home in communities across the country, but Rutland, Vermont, has struggled more than most
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/vermont-town-hit-hard-by-heroin-epidemic/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/vermont-town-hit-hard-by-heroin-epidemic/
Seasonal Melatonin Levels May Affect MS Flare-Ups, Study Says
But it's too soon to recommend self-dosing with supplements
From: http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/news/20150910/seasonal-melatonin-levels-may-affect-ms-flare-ups-study-says?src=RSS_PUBLIC
2nd Death Reported in Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak
Tainted cucumbers also linked to 341 illnesses in 30 states, CDC officials report
From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/20150910/2nd-death-reported-in-nationwide-salmonella-outbreak?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Sinus Surgery May Also Ease Sleep Apnea
Study finds that procedure boosted sleep and quality of life
From: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/news/20150910/sinus-surgery-may-also-ease-sleep-apnea?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Heroin epidemic hits Vermont community hard
Rutland, Vermont, struggles to make progress against a dangerous foe
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/heroin-epidemic-hits-vermont-community-hard/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/heroin-epidemic-hits-vermont-community-hard/
Surgeon General tells Americans to "step it up"
New campaign says walking should be a national health priority; more pedestrian-friendly communities needed
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/surgeon-general-step-it-up-make-walking-a-national-health-priority/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/surgeon-general-step-it-up-make-walking-a-national-health-priority/
Walk your way to better health
The U.S. Surgeon General is launching a campaign to get Americans to walk more, an easy step to improve fitness and health
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/walk-your-way-to-better-health/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/walk-your-way-to-better-health/
As Wildfires Continue to Burn, New Maps Shows Expansion of Wildland-Urban Interface
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2015 – A new U.S. Forest Service report shows the continued expansion of housing development near forests, an area referred to as the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI), with direct implications for the cost of wildfire fighting. Increasing densities of people and infrastructure in the WUI makes wildfire management more complex and requires more firefighting assets to ensure an appropriate, safe and effective response, which in turn drives up the cost of fighting wildfires.
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/09/0250.xml&contentidonly=true
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/09/0250.xml&contentidonly=true
NYC to require salt warnings on restaurant menus
Chain restaurants will be required to alert consumers when a dish contains more than the recommended daily amount of sodium
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-city-to-require-salt-warnings-on-restaurant-menus/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-york-city-to-require-salt-warnings-on-restaurant-menus/
USDA Announces State Finalists for the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Sept. 10, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that 21 states will receive grants through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) to add infrastructure needed to supply more renewable fuel to America's drivers. Since announcing the program in May 2015, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) received applications requesting over $130 million, outpacing the $100 million that is available. With a more than 1:1 match from private and state resources,
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/09/0249.xml&contentidonly=true
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/09/0249.xml&contentidonly=true
New Cholesterol Drugs Overpriced, Analysis Says
New Cholesterol Drugs Overpriced, Analysis Says
From: http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/news/20150909/cholesterol-drugs-overpriced?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Short, Intense Workouts May Help Hearts of Type 2 Diabetics
This kind of exercise might also improve diabetes control, researchers say
From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20150909/short-intense-workouts-may-help-hearts-of-type-2-diabetics?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Very High-Calorie Diets Show How Overeating May Lead to Diabetes
In study, men consumed 6,000 calories daily for a week, with unhealthy results showing up within days
From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20150909/very-high-calorie-diets-show-how-overeating-may-lead-to-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Is Larazotide Acetate the Answer to Leaky Gut? - Celiac Disease in the News
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWkXhVc-qpA
General Information Regarding Celiac Disease and the Mayo Clinic
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcNaF8gZkTk
Beware Unregulated Stem Cell Treatments, Experts Warn
FDA says it has no authority over procedures using a patient's own fat cells
From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20150909/beware-unregulated-stem-cell-treatments-experts-warn?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Could Marijuana Chemical Help Ease Epilepsy?
Early research suggests yes, but laws limit access to the drug and its compounds
From: http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/news/20150909/could-marijuana-chemical-help-ease-epilepsy?src=RSS_PUBLIC
NYC to require menus to label high-sodium dishes
The measure will require a salt shaker symbol for food that goes over the recommended daily limit
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/nyc-to-require-menus-to-label-high-sodium-dishes/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/nyc-to-require-menus-to-label-high-sodium-dishes/
Second death linked to salmonella in cucumbers
More than 340 people in 30 states have gotten sick from contaminated cucumbers
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/second-death-linked-to-salmonella-in-cucumbers/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/second-death-linked-to-salmonella-in-cucumbers/
Surviving sudden cardiac arrest: A teen athlete's story
What parents and coaches should know about screening and prevention of sudden cardiac arrest in kids
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-you-should-know-about-sudden-cardiac-arrest-in-student-athletes/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-you-should-know-about-sudden-cardiac-arrest-in-student-athletes/
Diabetes and dental care: Guide to a healthy mouth
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/diabetes/art-20043848
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