Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Overtesting For Diabetes Patients Reaps Negative Rewards
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm5JSuc-6Vs
FDA OK's cooling cap to save hair during chemo
Cap that chills the scalp helps breast cancer patients keep their hair during threatment
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-oks-cooling-cap-to-save-hair-during-breast-cancer-chemotherapy/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-oks-cooling-cap-to-save-hair-during-breast-cancer-chemotherapy/
ADHD Diagnoses Rising Among U.S. Kids, Study Finds
Girls, Hispanics fueling the increase in prevalence, but experts don't know why
From: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/news/20151208/adhd-diagnoses-rising-among-us-kids-study-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC
E-cigarette flavorings linked with lung disease
Researchers find hazardous chemicals in cupcake, cotton candy, and other flavors that appeal to kids
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/e-cigarette-flavorings-linked-with-lung-disease/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/e-cigarette-flavorings-linked-with-lung-disease/
Mayo Clinic Minute: Overtesting Type 2 Diabetes Patients
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooh0uTZ-tI4
Mayo Clinic Researchers Identify Six Potential Biomarkers for Bipolar I Disorder - Dr. Mark Frye
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1_yxypeio4
Beijing pollution -- through a lens, darkly
As Beijing issued its first pollution "red alert" the extreme health and environmental impact is evident in these before and after images of the Chinese capital
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/beijing-pollution-before-after-smog-pictures/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/beijing-pollution-before-after-smog-pictures/
If the Rate of New Diabetes Cases is Dropping, What’s Left to Do?
The report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed the annual number of newly diagnosed cases of diabetes dropped nearly 20 percent, from 1.7 million to 1.4 million, between 2008 and 2014.
This news suggests that Americans are making positive lifestyle choices to reduce their risk for developing type 2 diabetes. That’s exciting—but there is more to this picture.
The decrease represents only whites and not high-risk minority populations. African Americans and Hispanics are almost twice as likely to have diabetes as non-Hispanic whites. Asian Americans also have increased chances for developing type 2 diabetes, because a risk factor is body mass index (BMI). A BMI greater than 25 indicates greater risk for most Americans, but for Asian Americans the risk increases at a BMI of 23.
And there is a difference between incidence and prevalence—how many new cases are being reported, versus how many people actually have diabetes.
Nearly 30 million Americans live with diabetes, with someone being diagnosed every 23 seconds. Another 86 million across the nation have prediabetes, putting them at high risk for type 2. Just last week, the World Diabetes Congress in Vancouver, Canada, reported that the United States still has the highest diabetes rate among 38 developed nations.
Because of these statistics, everyone should be screened for diabetes.
If you already live with diabetes or prediabetes, know that we are here to help. Education and increased access to diabetes management and prevention resources can help you better manage diabetes. You can:
- Visit diabetes.org for information about diabetes, self-management education programs and support. You can also find your local American Diabetes Association office or even a summer camp for your child with diabetes.
- Go to diabetesforecast.org, the official site for our Diabetes Forecast magazine, for tips on meal planning, exercise and weight loss plans. You’ll also find the latest research and recommended ways to manage diabetes, plus inspirational stories of people living well with the disease.
- Call us at 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). We can answer your non-medical questions in English, Spanish or other requested languages.
- Email us at askada@diabetes.org and we’ll reply within 48 hours.
Diabetes is indeed very serious, but it can be managed. People with diabetes of all ages and walks of life accomplish amazing things each and every day. They are the reason why we can’t let down our guard in the fight to Stop Diabetes®, and why we’ll continue to be there for you.
From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2015/12/08/whats-left-to-do/
ADHD diagnoses skyrocket among U.S. kids
Sharp increases were seen in girls and certain other groups
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/adhd-diagnoses-skyrocket-among-u-s-kids/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/adhd-diagnoses-skyrocket-among-u-s-kids/
Does Testosterone Give Men Better Direction Sense?
Men may have a better sense of direction than women because of their hormones, Norwegian scientists say. WebMD has the details.
From: http://www.webmd.com/men/news/20151208/testosterone-direction-men-women?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Diabetic Footwear: Finding the Right Fit
If you have diabetes, finding the right shoes can be a challenge. WebMD shows you how to make strides in finding footwear to fit your needs.
From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/find-right-shoes-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Who Gets Breast Cancer and Who Survives?
Who’s at risk for breast cancer? Of those who do get it, who survives? WebMD reviews the research.
From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/features/who-gets-breast-cancer-who-survives?src=RSS_PUBLIC
E-Cigs May Contain Chemicals Tied to Lung Disease
Flavoring compounds have been tied to a serious illness known as 'popcorn lung'
From: http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20151208/e-cigarettes-may-contain-chemicals-linked-to-lung-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wearable Devices Aim to Monitor Epileptic Seizures
Three different approaches in development
From: http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/news/20151208/wearable-devices-aim-to-monitor-epileptic-seizures?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Ovarian Cyst Condition in Mom May Raise Odds for Autism in Child
Study suggests link for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, but can't prove cause-and-effect
From: http://www.webmd.com/women/news/20151208/ovarian-cyst-condition-in-mom-may-raise-odds-for-autism-in-child?src=RSS_PUBLIC
From MDGs to SDGs, WHO launches new report
WHO today launched a new comprehensive analysis of global health trends since 2000 and an assessment of the challenges for the next 15 years.
"Health in 2015: from MDGs to SDGs" identifies the key drivers of progress in health under the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). It lays out actions that countries and the international community should prioritize to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which come into effect on 1 January 2016.
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2015/mdg-sdg-report/en/index.html
"Health in 2015: from MDGs to SDGs" identifies the key drivers of progress in health under the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). It lays out actions that countries and the international community should prioritize to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which come into effect on 1 January 2016.
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2015/mdg-sdg-report/en/index.html
How much weight must you lose before people notice?
Men need to drop more pounds than women before they turn heads
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-much-weight-must-you-lose-before-people-notice/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-much-weight-must-you-lose-before-people-notice/
"You can get cancer": Uranium contaminates water in the West
One out of four families on private wells in one farm valley are unknowingly drinking dangerous amounts of nuclear material
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/uranium-contaminates-drinking-water-in-us-west/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/uranium-contaminates-drinking-water-in-us-west/
Illnesses linked to Boston Chipotle may not be E. coli
Investigation began after 30 Boston College students who ate at Chipotle got sick
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/boston-chipotle-illness-norovirus-e-coli-investigation/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/boston-chipotle-illness-norovirus-e-coli-investigation/
Jon Stewart returns to "Daily Show" to support 9/11 first responders
Stewart walked away from the show four months ago, but his return to the set showed the late night talk veteran's words still carry weight
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/jon-stewart-returns-to-the-daily-show-advocates-for-911-first-responders-zadroga-act/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/jon-stewart-returns-to-the-daily-show-advocates-for-911-first-responders-zadroga-act/
Kids With Asthma, Allergies May Face Heart Risks
Risk doubles for high cholesterol and blood pressure, but danger to any one child is low, findings suggest
From: http://www.webmd.com/asthma/news/20151208/kids-with-asthma-allergies-may-face-higher-heart-risk-factors-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Most Teens' Physical Activity Occurs at School
But they aren't getting enough exercise and need more avenues for active recreation, experts say
From: http://teens.webmd.com/news/20151208/most-teens-physical-activity-occurs-at-school?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Hawaii's dengue fever outbreak continues to grow
Residents and visitors both are becoming infected
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hawaii-dengue-fever-outbreak-grows/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hawaii-dengue-fever-outbreak-grows/
Exercise: You may need less than you think
Regular exercise is one of the cornerstones for maintaining good health. Regular physical activity helps to prevent heart and blood vessel disease, diabetes, dementia, and even some types of cancer. But while the health benefits of exercise are indisputable, there is still a question about exactly how much exercise is needed to promote optimal health.
According to a recent article in The Journal of the American Medical Association by Thijs Eijsvogels and Paul Thompson, the answer may be “not as much as you might think.”
Every little bit of exercise counts
Drs. Eijsvogels and Thompson reviewed several published studies and concluded that as little as 15 minutes a day of moderate-intensity exercise — and only 8 minutes a day of vigorous-intensity exercise — reduced the risk of death. They referred to this as the “lowest effective dose.” This means that even a small amount of exercise may have substantial health benefits compared with being sedentary, and even people who are “too busy to exercise” can find this amount of time.
Exercising beyond the lowest effective dose had further health benefits. For every additional 15 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, there was a further 4% reduction in the risk of death. The greatest benefit was seen in people who exercised for an average of 63 to 88 minutes a day, and vigorous-intensity exercise was better than moderate-intensity exercise.
Another new study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, found that young adults who were physically fit (as measured by endurance testing on a treadmill) had a lower risk of developing heart and blood vessel disease over the next three decades. For each additional minute a person was able to stay on the treadmill, there was a 15% reduction in the risk of death and a 12% reduction in the risk of heart and blood vessel disease.
Putting the “lowest effective dose” of exercise to work for you
Taken together, these two new studies further underscore a single conclusion: you don’t have to be a triathlete to achieve health benefits from physical activity. Even small amounts of exercise and modest increases in fitness can make a clear difference, and some exercise is always better than no exercise.
If you need to increase your level of physical activity, it may be a good idea to start by counting your daily steps using a Fitbit or similar device (there are also free apps for your phone or tablet that can count your steps). Gradually increase your daily goal, and before you know it, you will be on track towards having a longer and healthier life.
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The post Exercise: You may need less than you think appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Gregory Curfman, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-much-exercise-do-you-really-need-less-than-you-think-201512088770
China shuts down businesses and schools due to smog
Heavy pollution triggered the Beijing's first-ever red alert
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/china-shuts-down-businesses-and-schools-due-to-smog/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/china-shuts-down-businesses-and-schools-due-to-smog/
We’re dedicated to Safe at School Progress
School children raising their hands in class
Recent coverage on Yahoo! Parenting and in The New York Times has drawn attention to schools that are failing to provide type 1 diabetes care and management. These articles provided numerous examples of states and schools with ongoing issues, plus statistical information about incidences of type 1 diabetes among children.
Unfortunately, many students face discrimination because of their diabetes. The goal of the American Diabetes Association’s Safe at School campaign is for school to be a safe—and a fair—place for every child with diabetes. The campaign’s progress can be counted in the federal enforcement of civil rights laws; statewide laws and policies protecting students with diabetes in most states; educational materials for parents, school personnel and health care professionals; and the individual assistance the Association provides to families every day. These success stories, examples of which are found below, bring faces and names to the Association’s Safe at School campaign.
“Things have come a long way since the first school diabetes care legislation was passed in Virginia in 1999,” Crystal Jackson, the Association’s Safe at School director, says. “However, we still hear from lots of families of children with diabetes who continue to face school diabetes management problems. I hope parents, and other loved ones of people with diabetes, read these articles and learn unfair treatment like this is illegal. I hope they know they can call us at 1-800-DIABETES for help.”
Over the last year the Association has highlighted Safe at School victories right here on our blog. “Your Rights, Once Voice” is a series of monthly posts that explain cases where the Association stepped in to help fight discrimination.
Your Rights, One Voice
- Three-year-old Micaiah attended a local Head Start program in Yamhill County, Oregon. The school had a medical care policy that they felt did not allow them to care for his type 1 diabetes. This meant Micaiah could not attend school without a parent there to provide care. His mom thought that didn’t seem fair—and she was right.
- Ella was all set for her school program. But the weekend before her first day, the school nurse called and said the school could not care for Ella because she has type 1. More than that, she stated the school was not required to do so.
- Nico’s school feared a lawsuit if any of its staff gave him his insulin shots, so his mother Jodi became his caregiver at school. She traveled from her home office to Nico’s school around noon each day to give him an insulin shot. And because nobody at the school was trained about diabetes care, Nico was also unable to participate in after-school programs and activities. This entire situation was frustrating for the family, and it seemed unfair to Nico.
- After learning about Marissa’s type 1 diagnosis, her school district said that she could not come back to the Head Start program. The family was told that the only way Marissa could attend was if they hired and paid for a nurse themselves. But that was simply not possible. So—just like that—Marissa was out of school and stuck at home.
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://www.diabetes.org/sas.
To learn about state laws relevant to school diabetes management, please visit diabetes.org/kidswin.
For the full list of Safe at School blog posts, please click here.
From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2015/12/08/safe-at-school-progress/
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