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/
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
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/
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/
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/
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
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/
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
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/
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
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
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
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/
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/
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/
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/
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
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fewer-americans-dying-from-these-common-causes/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fewer-americans-dying-from-these-common-causes/
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