Chronic skin disorder linked to increase risk for heart attack and stroke
From: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/news/20151008/worse-psoriasis-less-healthy-arteries-study-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Worse Psoriasis, Less Healthy Arteries, Study Finds
From: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/news/20151008/worse-psoriasis-less-healthy-arteries-study-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Scientists Get Closer to Genetics of Homosexuality in Men
Researchers able to make accurate predictions 70 percent of time in study of twins
From: http://www.webmd.com/sex/news/20151008/scientists-get-closer-to-genetics-of-homosexuality-in-men?src=RSS_PUBLIC
License suspended for nurse who reused flu syringes
Dozens of patients have been urged to get tested for hepatitis and HIV
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/license-suspended-for-nurse-who-reused-flu-syringes/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/license-suspended-for-nurse-who-reused-flu-syringes/
Whole milk vs. skim: What's best for your diet?
The conventional wisdom says lower-fat dairy is better for your health, but a growing number of experts disagree
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/whole-milk-vs-skim-whats-best-for-your-diet/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/whole-milk-vs-skim-whats-best-for-your-diet/
How risky is drinking water contaminated with lead?
About 100 children in Flint, Michigan, have been found to have high levels of lead in their blood
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-risky-is-drinking-water-contaminated-with-lead/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-risky-is-drinking-water-contaminated-with-lead/
Surgery May Raise Survival With Advanced Melanoma
New analysis counters prior notion that tumor removal is useless in such cases, experts say
From: http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/news/20151008/surgery-may-raise-survival-with-advanced-melanoma-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
1 in 8 U.S. Kids Not Protected Against Measles
Researchers point to lower vaccination rates in explaining the troubling trend
From: http://www.webmd.com/children/vaccines/news/20151008/1-in-8-us-kids-not-protected-against-measles-report?src=RSS_PUBLIC
One in 8 children in the U.S. at risk for measles
Researchers warn if vaccination rates drop, outbreaks may become more common
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/one-in-8-children-in-the-us-at-risk-for-measles/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/one-in-8-children-in-the-us-at-risk-for-measles/
New Parasite May Have Come From Imported Pets
WebMD has details on the first six human infections in the U.S. of a worm that goes by the scientific name Onchocerca lupi.
From: http://pets.webmd.com/news/20151008/parasite-imported-pets?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Bladder Cancer Risk Rising for Some Workers
Odds for the disease are also climbing faster among women than men, research shows
From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/bladder-cancer/news/20151008/risk-of-bladder-cancer-rising-for-workers-in-many-industries?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Carrots Do Help Aging Eyes, Study Shows
Leafy greens, brightly colored veggies such as orange peppers also may stave off macular degeneration
From: http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/news/20151008/carrots-do-help-aging-eyes-study-shows?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Blood test may help ER docs rule out heart attack
Researchers hope findings could lead to cuts in hospital admissions, health care costs
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sensitive-blood-test-may-help-er-docs-rule-out-heart-attack/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sensitive-blood-test-may-help-er-docs-rule-out-heart-attack/
Study finds higher cancer rates in kids near Fukushima
"This is 20 times to 50 times what would be normally expected," researcher says
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/study-finds-higher-cancer-rates-in-kids-near-fukushima/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/study-finds-higher-cancer-rates-in-kids-near-fukushima/
Selena Gomez says she has lupus, went through chemo
The pop star also has a message for her haters
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/selena-gomez-says-she-has-lupus-went-through-chemo/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/selena-gomez-says-she-has-lupus-went-through-chemo/
Why You Should Take Short Strolls at Work
Small study found a short stroll restored blood flow in legs after hours of sitting in a chair
From: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/20151008/walk-while-you-work?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Blood Test May Help Rule Out Heart Attack
Researchers say goal is to reduce hospital admissions, medical costs
From: http://www.webmd.com/heart/news/20151007/sensitive-blood-test-may-help-rule-out-heart-attack?src=RSS_PUBLIC
If you think you’re depressed, don’t wait — find out
October 8, 2015 is National Depression Screening Day. The first of these days occurred in October 1990, when my colleague Douglas Jacobs, MD followed through on his idea that screening for mental disorders should be no different than screening for other physical illnesses. Since that inaugural event 25 years ago, the program has greatly expanded, and similar awareness days for a variety of mental disorders, such as eating disorders and problems with alcohol use, now take place throughout the year. These screening events are held in the community, at schools, at workplaces, and in the military.
Sadness touches all of our lives at different times, but depression can have enormous depth and staying power. It is more than a passing bout of sadness or dejection, or feeling “down.” It can leave you feeling overwhelmed and can sap the joy out of once-pleasurable activities. It has physical, as well as emotional, symptoms. You may find that you can’t sleep or eat, that you are fatigued, or that you have headaches or other aches and pains that seem to have sprung up without a cause.
If you’ve ever suffered from depression or been close to someone who has, you know that this illness cannot be lifted at will or wished away. A man in the grip of depression can’t solve his problems by showing a little more backbone. Nor can a woman who is depressed simply shake off the blues.
Too many people struggle silently with depression. Don’t be among them. Talk with your doctor, attend a depression screening event, or use an online tool. There are medications and treatments that can help. Effective treatment can lighten your mood, strengthen your connections with loved ones, allow you to rediscover satisfaction in your interests and hobbies, and make you feel more like yourself again.
Research continues to pave the way for better treatment of mood disorders. Genetic discoveries and brain imaging techniques are helping doctors better understand the biology of depression, which may make more targeted, personalized treatment possible.
Right now, to find real and lasting relief, you may need patience and persistence — which can be a tall order when you are feeling depressed. Some people find a medication or therapy that works for them right away. But for many others, the treatment path takes several turns and an occasional detour. You may need to try several medications, alter a dose, or try a new therapist. Side effects, health insurance coverage, and the stigma associated with having a mood problem can be roadblocks, but you can overcome them. There are even self-care strategies (including exercise, diet, and meditation) and alternative therapies that help you heal.
You can learn more about National Depression Screening Day through the organization Screening for Mental Health (SMH). SMH helps organize depression screening events around the country — you can find a list of participants by state here. To learn more about depression, take our quiz. You can also find myriad information on mental health issues at www.helpguide.org.
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The post If you think you’re depressed, don’t wait — find out appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Michael Craig Miller, M.D. http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/if-you-think-youre-depressed-dont-wait-find-out-201510088401
‘Creeping Fat’ May Contribute to IBD - IBD in the News
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIT4PPiLddM
Best and worst places to die
The 2015 Quality of Death Index rates 80 countries on how well people live till the very end
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/best-and-worst-places-to-die/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/best-and-worst-places-to-die/
USDA Announces $3 Million in Funding for Critical Agriculture Production Research
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced nearly $3 million in grants to address critical issues affecting agriculturally-important plants and animals. The science developed from these grants will provide timely assistance and have an immediate impact for the agriculture community. The awards were made under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative's (AFRI) Critical Agricultural Research and Extension (CARE) program, and addresses priority areas of the 2014 Farm Bill.
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/10/0280.xml&contentidonly=true
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/10/0280.xml&contentidonly=true
New USDA Fact Sheets Illustrate State-by-State Benefits of Trans-Pacific Partnership
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2015 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a series of fact sheets illustrating how the newly reached Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement can boost the U.S. agriculture industry, supporting more American jobs and driving the nation’s rural economy. Created by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), the fact sheets graphically depict how each state and individual commodities stand to benefit from increased agricultural trade with the 11 other TPP countries.
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/10/0279.xml&contentidonly=true
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/10/0279.xml&contentidonly=true
Nation’s Ag Co-ops Set Records for Income and Revenue
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2015 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the nation’s farmer, rancher and fishery cooperatives posted record income and revenue in 2014.
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/10/0281.xml&contentidonly=true
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/10/0281.xml&contentidonly=true
Chart of high-fiber foods
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948
Prenatal testing: Quick guide to common tests
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/prenatal-testing/art-20045232
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