Thursday, December 24, 2015

The best gift your family can give you this holiday

Grandma, grandpa, uncles, aunts and parents may have health information that saves lives

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-best-gift-your-family-can-give-you-this-holiday/

Make toy safety a top priority this Christmas

Each year, toys account for thousands of injuries among children in the U.S.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/make-toy-safety-a-top-priority-this-christmas/

Mayo Clinic Minute: Precious Cargo on Mayo One



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWnxCAP9abk

Diabetes and Wounds: Caring for Foot Sores and Skin Sores

Diabetes and wounds are always a bad combination. Avoid amputation by preventing and treating skin sores. WebMD gives you tips that can help.



From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/diabetes-wounds-caring-sores?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Keep Your Diabetes Under Control

There are easy ways to keep your diabetes under control. WebMD gives you five.



From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/5-tips-get-your-diabetes-under-control?src=RSS_PUBLIC

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Teeth

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You use your teeth to talk, chew, and smile. WebMD gives you some other "teeth facts" you probably didn’t know about your pearly whites.



From: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-your-teeth?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Family fights to have brain-dead girl declared alive

Jahi McMath's family's fight to rescind her death certificate moves to federal court

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/family-continues-legal-battle-to-have-brain-dead-girl-declared-alive/

Hep C Treatments: New Drugs Offer New Hope

New treatments are bringing new hope for people with hepatitis C. WebMD has the details



From: http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/features/treatment-for-hep-c?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Computer Time May Be Causing Kids' Nearsightedness

Eye experts suggest boosting outdoor time to get young eyes focusing on distant objects



From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20151224/more-computer-time-may-be-causing-nearsightedness-in-us-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Pot Chemical May Help Prevent Epileptic Seizures

Trial showed a benefit, but more study is needed, experts said



From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20151224/marijuana-chemical-may-help-prevent-epileptic-seizures-in-kids-young-adults?src=RSS_PUBLIC

New Drug Promising for Severe Form of Arthritis

Already approved to treat psoriasis, higher dose of Cosentyx helped 60 percent of patients



From: http://www.webmd.com/arthritis/news/20151223/new-drug-for-severe-form-of-arthritis-shows-promise-in-trial?src=RSS_PUBLIC

All High-Risk Patients Should Get BP Meds: Study

Getting levels below current targets may significantly cut risk of heart attack, stroke, researchers contend



From: http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20151224/all-high-risk-patients-should-get-blood-pressure-meds-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The real doctors behind "Concussion" movie speak out

Dr. Julian Bailes says he believes football is now "safer than it's ever been," but former colleague disagrees

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/concussion-movie-doctors-speak-out-nfl-cte/

Noisy Electronic Toys and Babies' Verbal Skills

Study found that toddlers talk less when their toys talk, sing, light up more



From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20151223/noisy-electronic-toys-may-hamper-babies-verbal-skills?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Hep C May Be Tied to Greater Parkinson's Risk

People with the virus also nearly 30 percent more likely to develop the nervous system disorder, researchers say



From: http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/news/20151223/hepatitis-c-may-be-tied-to-greater-risk-for-parkinsons-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Why chatty, flashy toys may not be best for babies

Study may help winnow down last-minute holiday gift choices for little ones

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-chatty-flashy-toys-may-not-be-best-for-babies/

Medical breakthroughs to watch for in 2016

From gene editing technology CRISPR to elephants helping to fight cancer, Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to make predictions for 2016

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/medical-breakthroughs-to-watch-for-in-2016/

Mayo Clinic Minute: A Clean Holiday Kitchen



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6Bp-mr6nBU