September 2016

Friday, September 30, 2016

Same-sex couple has triplets with DNA from both dads

Son has DNA from Adam Smeets while twin daughters have DNA from Justin Ruehs

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/justin-ruehs-adam-smeets-same-sex-couple-welcomes-triplets-with-dna-from-both-parents/

Queen Latifah puts her heart into Facebook health chat

After her mom passed out at work due to undetected heart failure, the singer and actress wanted to educate others

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/queen-latifah-puts-her-heart-into-facebook-health-chat/

Could a "mindfulness" approach be key to weight loss?

New research tests the effectiveness of a weight-loss therapy that focuses on personal values and “mindful” decision-making

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/could-mindfulness-approach-be-key-to-weight-loss/

This for Prostate Cancer Risky After Heart Attack

For this type of patient, cardiac risks linked to the treatment may outweigh any benefit, study suggests

From: http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/news/20160930/hormone-therapy-for-prostate-cancer-less-safe-for-men-with-prior-heart-attack?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Could these common painkillers increase heart risk?

Prescription-strength NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen, may increase the risk of heart failure, large study suggests

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nsaid-painkillers-linked-to-increased-risk-for-heart-failure/

Colorado gives marijuana edibles a makeover

A new rule requiring edible marijuana products to come with a diamond-shaped stamp and the letters T-H-C takes effect this weekend

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/colorado-gives-marijuana-edibles-new-look-to-avoid-confusion/

What's behind the rise in nearsightedness?

Research estimates that by the year 2050, about half of the world’s population will be nearsighted

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/whats-behind-the-rise-in-nearsightedness/

Migraines could be tied to another common problem

Doctors should be more vigilant about testing patients with headaches for this hormone issue, expert says

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/migraine-headaches-linked-to-thyroid-disease-hypothyroidism/

Pregnant women warned about travel to Southeast Asia

The CDC has issued a new travel advisory because of Zika outbreaks in the region

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/pregnant-women-zika-travel-advisory-southeast-asian-countries/

Pregnant Women Should Avoid Southeast Asia: CDC

Meanwhile, French report shows virus can infect sperm

From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20160930/cdc-pregnant-women-should-avoid-southeast-asia-due-to-zika?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The Outside Gifts Prohibition

From: USDA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoFW7clP1h0

Post-Employment Rules for All USDA Employees

From: USDA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91hX7TOrgj4

The Hatch Act Rules for USDA Employees

From: USDA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHv0cpmJqN8

USDA Office of Ethics: How We Serve You

From: USDA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcLsORzX7bk

WHO calls for immediate safe evacuation of the sick and wounded from conflict areas

Calling for the immediate and safe evacuation of the sick and wounded from all affected areas in Syria

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2016/health-workers-attacks/en/index.html

Dr. William Calnon elected president of ADA Foundation

Dr. William Calnon is the new president of the ADA Foundation after elections in September.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/dr-william-calnon-elected-president-of-ada-foundation

Zika Funding Approval: What Does This Mean?

Mosquito season may be ending in parts of the U.S., but public health officials say the additional resources will make a difference because the threat will not be measured in one cycle but in years.

From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20160929/congress-finally-approves-funding-to-fight-zika--but-what-does-this-mean?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Dad with brain cancer leaves ICU to see son's birth

“We have all the love in the world," said first-time father Cagney Wenk

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/colorado-dad-with-brain-cancer-glioblastoma-leaves-icu-for-babys-birth/

'Mindfulness' Approach Could Help You Stay Slim

Treatment focuses on personal goals and 'cues' to overeating, researcher says

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20160930/mindfulness-based-approach-could-help-you-stay-slim?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Can You Blame Your Headaches on Your Thyroid?

People with migraines had 40 percent higher risk of thyroid problems, study suggests

From: http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/news/20160929/can-you-blame-your-headaches-on-your-thyroid?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Exercise May Not Lower Women's Risk of MS

Study shows no benefit, but staying active can help ease disease symptoms, experts say

From: http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/news/20160929/exercise-may-not-lower-womens-risk-of-multiple-sclerosis?src=RSS_PUBLIC

What exactly is cupping?

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The 2016 summer Olympics had its share of exciting performances, upsets, and photo finishes. But for days after Michael Phelps’s first appearance at the games, it seemed all anyone could talk about was “cupping.” It’s an ancient therapy that left multiple circular discolorations on his skin. During “dry cupping,” suction is applied to the skin for several minutes; sometimes it is combined with massage, acupuncture, or other alternative therapies. (“Wet cupping” is similar except that blood is removed by making small cuts in the skin.)

Cupping is supposed to draw fluid into the area; the discoloration is due to broken blood vessels just beneath the skin, much like a bruise. Cupping has been popular in Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures going back thousands of years, but increasing numbers of people worldwide have been adopting it. Celebrities and athletes have popularized it in the U.S. in recent years.

What is cupping supposed to do?

According to its advocates, cupping is supposed to promote healing and has been used extensively for sore muscles. But that’s only the beginning. Cupping has also been used for

back and neck pain
skin diseases such as acne and hives
lowering cholesterol
migraines
knee arthritis
improving immune function.

And there are many others. If cupping does help with these problems, it’s worth asking: how? From a biological perspective, it’s not clear how the application of suction and drawing blood into an area under the skin would provide all these benefits. A recent review of the treatment describes cupping as a treatment that can strengthen the body’s resistance, restore balance between positive and negative forces, remove disease-causing factors, and promote blood circulation. But exactly how is unclear.

Does cupping work?

A number of studies have examined this question, but unfortunately don’t seem to have convincingly answered it. In fact, a 2015 review of the evidence found that cupping might provide some relief for chronic neck or back pain, but that the quality of the evidence was too limited to draw firm conclusions.

One problem is that it’s tough to perform a high-quality study on cupping. The best studies are “blinded placebo-controlled trials” in which neither the patient nor the researcher knows which treatment (real or placebo) has been given to a study subject. When medications are studied, coming up with a placebo pill is not difficult; it can be much more difficult to create a convincing placebo comparator for cupping. In addition, pain can be a difficult thing to measure and the placebo effect — improvement related to an expectation of benefit — can be quite powerful.

Still, there have been studies comparing actual acupuncture with convincing but fake (or “sham”) acupuncture. Similar studies of cupping could be possible. And if cupping truly helped, you may not care if it’s due to the placebo effect.

Are there risks involved with cupping?

Most experts agree that cupping is safe. As long as those treated don’t mind the circular discolorations (which fade over a number of days or weeks), side effects tend to be limited to the pinch experienced during skin suction. It’s quite unusual that cupping causes any serious problems (though, rarely, skin infections have been reported).

So, what’s next?

If you want convincing evidence of effectiveness before trying a treatment, you may want to pass on cupping for now. But if you’d like to try something that’s safe and might help with certain aches and pains (and possibly other ailments), the main downsides seem to be the temporary skin discoloration and the cost — I found estimates online of $30 to $80 per treatment. Some people have it only “as needed” but others may have it monthly or even more often. Future research could prove that cupping is as good as the claims say it is — but we’ll have to wait for the results of high-quality studies to know if it’s true.

The post What exactly is cupping? appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Robert H. Shmerling, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-exactly-is-cupping-2016093010402

'Entitled' People May Wind Up Unhappy

Inflated expectations of what they deserve doom many to disappointment, review of the data shows

From: http://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20160929/entitled-people-may-be-pursuing-an-unhappy-path?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Acne's Silver Lining: Slower Aging of the Skin?

Twins study finds white blood cells of sibling with acne seem to age less rapidly

From: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/news/20160929/acnes-silver-lining-slower-aging-of-the-skin?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Why myopia is on the rise around the world

A recent study predicted half the world's population will be nearsighted by 2050. Symptoms of myopia can include headaches, eyestrain and squinting. Dr. Christopher Starr, ophthalmologist at Weill Cornell Medical Center, joins "CBS This Morning" discuss what's behind the rising numbers.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/why-myopia-is-on-the-rise-around-the-world/

Congress Finally Approves Funding To Fight Zika — But What Does This Mean?

Mosquito season may be ending in parts of the U.S., but public health officials say the additional resources will make a difference because the threat will not be measured in one cycle but in years.

From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/20160929/congress-finally-approves-funding-to-fight-zika--but-what-does-this-mean?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Preventive (prophylactic) mastectomy: Surgery to reduce breast cancer risk

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mastectomy/in-depth/prophylactic-mastectomy/art-20047221

Thursday, September 29, 2016

HPV vaccine works better than expected, study finds

Even without all 3 of the recommended doses, it offers protection against cervical cancer, a large new study shows

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hpv-vaccine-works-even-better-than-expected-study-finds/

It's time to get your flu shot, health officials urge

Here's what you need to know about this year's flu vaccine

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/time-to-get-your-flu-shot-what-you-should-know-about-this-years-vaccine/

Flagging Flu-Shot Rate Worries CDC

Decline among vulnerable older adults is of particular concern

From: http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20160929/flagging-flu-shot-rate-worries-cdc?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Making Mayo's Recipes: Tomato Basil Pesto Sauce

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6QjICm3dMI

Woman's mystery pain solved after object found inside her

A "huge" piece of surgical equipment had been left behind by doctors after a medical procedure

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mysterious-pain-solved-after-surgical-tool-discovered-inside-her/

Dental emergency? Researchers develop an app for that

Count dental emergencies among the many issues that a smartphone application may one day help resolve, research published in the October issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association suggests.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/dental-emergency-researchers-develop-an-app-for-that

Can eating too much sugar cause type 2 diabetes?

A new study offers fresh insights into a long-debated issue – whether too much sugar in our diets can lead to diabetes

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sugar-can-too-much-cause-type-2-diabetes/

HPV Vaccine More Effective Than Thought: Study

Prevents lesions that could cause cervical cancer by 50 percent, researchers say

From: http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/hpv-genital-warts/news/20160929/hpv-vaccine-more-effective-than-thought-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Discrimination and negative attitudes about ageing are bad for your health

New analysis by WHO shows that negative or ageist attitudes towards older people are widespread. They also negatively affect older people’s physical and mental health.

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2016/discrimination-ageing-youth/en/index.html

USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support Minority and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2016 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $8.4 million in grants that will be used by organizations in 24 states to provide training, outreach and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged, tribal and veteran farmers and ranchers.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/09/0207.xml&contentidonly=true

Man may have gotten Zika from dying father's tears

The father, who also had cancer, carried 100,000 times the normal level of the Zika virus, medical experts report

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/utah-man-may-have-contracted-zika-from-dying-fathers-tears-sweat/

Zika Funding Approval: What Does This Mean?

Mosquito season may be ending in parts of the U.S., but public health officials say the additional resources will make a difference because the threat will not be measured in one cycle but in years.

From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20160929/congress-finally-approves-funding-to-fight-zika--but-what-does-this-mean?src=RSS_PUBLIC

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october

WHO presser

From: World Health Organization http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r30R7xyl4Rc

2nd Antibiotic Halves C-Section Infection Rate

Two medications are better than one, researchers say

From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20160929/2nd-antibiotic-halves-c-section-infection-rate-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

High BP Might Affect Some Kids' Thinking Ability

But researchers noted that all of the children still tested within normal ranges

From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20160929/high-blood-pressure-might-affect-some-kids-thinking-ability?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Nevada investigators seeking ID of woman Dentists asked to review radiographs

Police are seeking dentists’ help in identifying a woman.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/nevada-investigators-seeking-id

'The Pill' May Raise Depression Risk

Study also ties hormonal patches, IUDs to greater antidepressant use, especially in teens

From: http://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/news/20160928/the-pill-may-raise-depression-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

FDA Asks Public: What Is 'Healthy Food'?

Agency seeks input from Americans on defining what is considered nutritious

From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20160928/fda-asks-public-what-is-healthy-food?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Hot Flashes, Mood Woes?

Study found women who believed they had frequent episodes at night more likely to be mildly depressed

From: http://www.webmd.com/menopause/news/20160928/hot-flashes-mood-woes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A Happy Spouse May Keep You Healthy

Your husband or wife can encourage good lifestyle habits, researchers say

From: http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/news/20160928/a-happy-spouse-may-keep-you-healthy?src=RSS_PUBLIC

25 Legends: Laura Nolan

This year marks the 25th anniversary of two American Diabetes Association® signature fundraising events—Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes® and Tour de Cure®.

Every dollar raised at these events supports people living with diabetes and funds our life-changing research and programs.

The “25 Legends” blog series highlights personal stories from some of the Association’s most dedicated walkers and riders who are affected by the disease.

Summer 1973: I had just finished the eighth grade. I was a little nervous but very excited at the prospect of starting high school and a new chapter in my life. But little did I know just how much my life was going to change over the next few months.

Ever since I was a young adult, I have always spent a great deal of time outdoors. I especially loved going on walks and bike rides with my dad because they felt like a fun adventure. Suddenly, however, they became a different kind of adventure—as we needed to search for places to stop so I could quench my ever-increasing thirst and go to the bathroom.

My life at home was also changing for the worse. It seemed like all I did was drink ice water, run to the bathroom and sit around completing crossword puzzles. I quickly lost weight and ran out of energy. When my parents finally called my pediatrician on June 26, he thought the symptoms were related to my asthma. But later that day, I slipped into a coma.

I remember hearing the emergency room doctors tell my parents that I might die—my blood glucose was 1,500 and I was extremely sick. I wanted so badly to tell my parents that I could hear them and I would be okay, but I could not speak. When I awoke from the coma the next morning, I found out that I had type 1 diabetes. I was told I would have this disease the rest of my life. I would have to take insulin injections because my body could no longer produce insulin. I was terrified.

Five years later, I began nursing school and was still relatively unfamiliar with diabetes, despite having lived with it for a while. The program taught me not only how to help others with the disease, but also how to improve my own diabetes management. In March 1980, I started using an insulin pump and, within three weeks, I found my passion in helping others begin pump therapy. Since finishing nursing school and becoming a certified diabetes educator, I have placed thousands of patients on insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. Watching the technology improve their lives, like it did mine, was amazing.

Over the course of my life, I have worked for multiple hospitals and for Medtronic Diabetes, and I’ve owned my own business—ABC Diabetes Consultants—which offers diabetes education programs. I have also volunteered extensively with the American Diabetes Association Phoenix office.

Laura, center, with Pump Squad walkers Joan and Grace.

I discovered Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes in 1991 and immediately reached out to my family, friends and colleagues to create a team. We originally called ourselves the Valley Insulin Pumpers, followed by Control Diabetes and Wacky Walkers. In 2001, however, my daughter (who was 12 years old at the time) proposed Pump Squad in honor of my insulin pump and those of my patients walking with us. Pump Squad has remained the team name for the past 15 years.

Pump Squad has been recognized as a Top 10 Fundraiser multiple times in my region. Last year, we raised over $9,000. In addition, three of us were Champion fundraisers—raising over $1,000 each. I am very grateful for my family, friends and patients for coming out to the walk each year.

Participating in the walks inspired me to join my local office’s Speakers Bureau, Diabetes EXPO Volunteer Committee and Step Out Planning Committee—all while working as a nurse and diabetes educator. Finally, I volunteered at Camp AZDA in Prescott, Ariz., for eight years. Watching children and young adults adjust to life with diabetes and support one another is a truly rewarding experience.

Although diabetes is difficult to live with, it has made me a better, stronger person. If it were not for diabetes, I may not have pursued a career in nursing or diabetes education—or found a supportive community. Each year, watching my Pump Squad walk to help others affected by diabetes makes me so proud. My daughter, who is now 27 years old, recently reminded me that I used to take her in a stroller during the first several walks. Neither of us can believe we have participated for 24 years. As I write out my donations request letter for the 25^th time, I am more motivated than ever to help others with diabetes and to find a cure.

Together, we CAN Stop Diabetes.

The Association is so grateful for our 25 Legends! Their tireless efforts as walkers and riders are a tremendous support and inspiration to people with diabetes.

Sign up today! Learn more about these events and find out how to get involved at diabetes.org/stepout and diabetes.org/tourdecure.

From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2016/09/29/25-legends-laura-nolan/

Treating the primary tumor can improve survival in men whose prostate cancer has spread

New research has shaken up a time-honored strategy for treating advanced prostate cancer that’s begun to metastasize, or spread. Doctors ordinarily treat these cases with systemic therapies designed to kill off metastatic tumors appearing throughout the body. But they don’t use local therapy to treat the primary tumor in the prostate. That’s because the primary tumor — unlike the metastases that it spawns — is rarely lethal. So doctors have been reluctant to give local therapy, such as radiation to the prostate or surgery to remove the organ, if it’s not going to improve the odds of survival.

Now investigators are turning that assumption on its head. According to their findings, men who received local therapy while being treated for metastatic prostate cancer lived longer than those who didn’t, “and that makes a case for being more aggressive in how we manage patients who present with metastatic disease,” said Dr. Chad Rusthoven, a radiation oncologist and assistant professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver, and the study’s first author.

Looking back

Rusthoven and his colleagues scoured eight years of data collected by a national cancer registry between 2004 and 2014. Their retrospective study identified 6,382 men who had metastatic prostate cancer at initial diagnosis. All the men were treated with systemic androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for metastatic prostate cancer, but 538 of them were also treated with local radiation to the prostate. At just over five years of follow-up, on average the men who got local therapy had a median overall survival of 55 months compared to 37 months among those who did not. In addition, 49% of the men who were treated with both ADT and local radiation lived for five years compared to 33% of the men who got ADT alone.

Should the findings be confirmed in studies that monitor survival forward in time, “then standard therapy for metastatic prostate cancer will shift to a comprehensive strategy that includes control of the primary tumor,” said Dr. Ana Aparicio, a medical oncologist at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, who was not involved in the study.

Why this approach might work

Aparicio said that treating the primary tumor makes sense for several reasons: First, since men now live with metastatic disease for longer than they used to, they’re more likely to develop symptoms— pain, urinary obstruction, and infections — that can be controlled with local treatment. Furthermore, mounting evidence suggests that tumors in the prostate release chemical and biological substances that promote the cancer’s spread.

Still, Rusthoven and Aparicio both emphasized that local treatments should only be given to men participating in a clinical trial. Local therapy can have significant side effects, “and moreover we need a better understanding of who benefits from the treatment most,” Aparicio said. Her team at MD Anderson is currently enrolling patients for a clinical trial that provides standard systemic therapy for metastatic disease to one group of patients, and ADT combined with either local radiation or surgery to remove the prostate to another.

Rusthoven said he would only give local therapy outside of a clinical trial to a “select group of young patients with limited metastatic burden who are interested in maximally aggressive therapy and who clearly understand the risks and benefits of that approach.”

“This study suggests a different and very novel way of thinking about how to manage men who present with metastatic prostate cancer,” said Dr. Marc Garnick, the Gorman Brothers Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and editor in chief of HarvardProstateKnowledge.org. “There are other cancers where treating the primary cancer in the setting of metastatic disease has been associated with improvements — and this study provides an important impetus to consider this option both in the context of clinical studies and individualized patient selection.”

The post Treating the primary tumor can improve survival in men whose prostate cancer has spread appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Charlie Schmidt http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/treating-the-primary-tumor-can-improve-survival-in-men-whose-prostate-cancer-has-spread-2016092910383

A New Outlook for Amber-Rose - Mayo Clinic

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvo61BCuPOU

Could Prescribed NSAIDs Raise Heart Failure Risk?

Study of millions of health records suggests an association, but can't prove cause-and-effect

From: http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20160928/could-prescribed-nsaid-painkillers-raise-heart-failure-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Preventive (prophylactic) mastectomy: Surgery to reduce breast cancer risk

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/tests-procedures/mastectomy/in-depth/prophylactic-mastectomy/art-20047221

First 'Artificial Pancreas' for Type 1 Diabetes

Automated insulin delivery system will ease some of the burden of living with the condition

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20160928/fda-approves-1st-artificial-pancreas-for-type-1-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Congress Agrees to More Zika Funding

Part of larger spending package to keep federal government running into December

From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20160928/congress-agrees-to-more-zika-funding-reports?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Zika May Be Passed on Through Tears, Sweat: Report

Doctors detail unusual case of infection at Utah hospital

From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20160928/zika-may-be-passed-on-through-tears-sweat-report?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Preventive (prophylactic) mastectomy: Surgery to reduce breast cancer risk

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mastectomy/in-depth/prophylactic-mastectomy/art-20047221

Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health

Did you know that friendships can improve your health? Understand how to develop good friendships.

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/friendships/art-20044860

Insomnia treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy instead of sleeping pills

Treat your long-standing insomnia without pills or side effects. Sound too good to be true? It's not, but it requires time and effort.

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/in-depth/insomnia-treatment/art-20046677

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Doctor allegedly made vaccines with cat saliva, vodka

None of these methods have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/doctor-suspended-for-allegedly-making-vaccines-with-cat-saliva-vodka/

FDA approves first "artificial pancreas" for diabetes

The device can automatically monitor blood sugar and deliver insulin, even when patients are sleeping

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-approves-first-artificial-pancreas-type-1-diabetes-medtronic-minimed-670g/

New research offers clues to cause of Crohn’s disease

Researchers say the discovery could one day lead to new treatments for the debilitating condition

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-research-offers-clues-to-cause-of-crohns-disease/

Ketamine May Treat Migraine, Chronic Pain

Ketamine, typically thought of as an anesthesia medicine, is stirring interest among pain management specialists as a way to treat migraines and chronic pain.

From: http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/news/20160928/ketamine-may-treat-migraine-chronic-pain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Pot Use Linked to Relapse in Psychosis Patients

But experts note effect is small, and the research isn't definitive

From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20160928/study-links-pot-use-to-relapse-in-psychosis-patients?src=RSS_PUBLIC

What Is Triclosan and Is It Safe?

This chemical is in many consumer products, including lots of antibacterial soaps. Should you use or avoid it?

From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/what-is-triclosan?src=RSS_PUBLIC

U.S. Teen Births Hit Another Record Low: CDC

Less sex, more contraception is the 'magic' formula, experts say

From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20160928/us-teen-births-hit-another-record-low-cdc?src=RSS_PUBLIC

#IDriveMyHealth: Lisa’s Story

Nearly three in four NASCAR^® fans are impacted by diabetes, which affects approximately 30 million people nationwide. The Drive to Stop Diabetes^SM campaign, presented by Lilly Diabetes in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association^®, strives to empower Americans with diabetes to live well. The face of the campaign, NASCAR XFINITY Series driver Ryan Reed, has type 1 diabetes and is an inspiration for all people with the disease.

As we have all realized at one point or another, life is full of surprises. Type 1 diabetes was definitely not one of the better surprises I received. Despite being born 20 years ago, I feel like my story really began in August 2007 when I was diagnosed with diabetes.

Although I always try to make lemonade out of lemons, adjusting to life with diabetes was not easy. Since I was only 11 years old when I was diagnosed, I could not fully comprehend the disease and did not realize how much of an impact it would have on my life.

Diabetes management is a lot to learn—you constantly need to remember things that never used to matter (i.e., counting carbohydrates, taking insulin, checking your blood glucose multiple times every day, maintaining a fitness routine). However, being the adaptable person I am, I believe I dealt with the change quite well. With my family’s support, I accepted that I did not have a choice—this was the way my life had to be.

Nine years later, diabetes has come to be a part of me just like my hair, nose or anything else. It’s just there. I am not limited by it. Anything I want to do in a given moment is up to me—I just have to keep my blood glucose in mind. The only moments I consciously think about diabetes are when, once in a while, someone asks me about the machine that’s in my pocket or the odd cable that’s attached to me. And, with a smile, I educate the person about my situation and at the same time raise awareness about diabetes.

I am an athlete. I show jump on international arenas—and diabetes does not distract me from my goals. I dedicate at least four hours every day to horseback riding. As a rider, it is my duty to train and prepare my three young horses for any challenges we might face in competition. My discipline and passion, stemming partly from diabetes and partly from caring for my horses, have had a significant influence on my approach to the sport.

Although I have diabetes, it is not the most significant thing about me. So, I suppose now would be a good time to start over and formally introduce myself. My name is Lisa, and I am 20 years old. I was born in New Jersey but currently live in Warsaw, Poland—my family was born there and I compete in show jumping championships such as the World Cup Qualifier for the Central European League. When I am not riding my horses, I spend each day in this beautiful city studying or socializing at my university. I have a Facebook page that I use to inspire others to pursue their ambitions despite diseases such as diabetes. I encourage them to embrace and accept their challenges, whatever they may be.

I support Ryan Reed and the Drive to Stop Diabetes campaign because it motivates people to continue enjoying life, even when diabetes is along for the ride. The moment people lose sight of that, the disease wins. Ryan Reed is an inspiration, and just as he encourages his fans to stay active and healthy with diabetes, my #IDriveMyHealth message is to know that diabetes is just a part of you. It doesn’t have to define you.

Are you a NASCAR fan impacted by diabetes? Share your healthy lifestyle tips with us on social media, using #IDriveMyHealth.

To learn more about the Drive to Stop Diabetes campaign and find out how to get involved, visit http://diabetes.org/drive.

From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2016/09/28/i-drive-my-health-lisa/

USDA Commits $56 Million for Local and Community Food Projects, Organic Research

NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2016 - At the New York Times Food for Tomorrow Conference, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced more than $56 million in grants to strengthen local and regional food systems, support farmers markets, and fund organic research.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/09/0206.xml&contentidonly=true

To Help Prevent Colon Cancer, 'Listen to Your Gut'

Belly pain and black or bloody stools should not be ignored, doctor says

From: http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/news/20160928/colon-cancer-signs-warning?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Biological Clock: Why Some Age Faster Than Others

New research could help explain why healthy living isn't always enough

From: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20160928/your-biological-clock-why-some-age-faster-than-others?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Tyson Chicken Nuggets Recalled

From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20160928/tyson-chicken-nuggets-recall?src=RSS_PUBLIC

First Baby Born With DNA From 3 Parents

From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20160928/baby-3-parents-dna?src=RSS_PUBLIC

ADA members campaign for Congress

Four Association member dentists are running for Congress with support from the American Dental Political Action Committee.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/ada-members-campaign-for-congress

When can you stop getting colonoscopies?

Experts say colonoscopies may not be needed after 75, but age isn't the only factor

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/colonoscopies-for-colon-cancer-screening-not-needed-after-age-75/

Food flavors may come from surprising sources

Herbs and tree bark in cereal? The FDA urges consumers to read ingredient lists carefully to be sure you know what you're eating

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/food-flavors-may-come-from-surprising-sources-fda-reports/

Tyson Chicken Nuggets Recalled

From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20160928/tyson-chicken-nuggets-recall?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Kidney Stone? Try a Roller Coaster Ride

Study supports stories from patients who passed the urinary obstruction while on a thrill ride

From: http://www.webmd.com/kidney-stones/news/20160928/kidney-stone-roller-coaster?src=RSS_PUBLIC

First Baby Born With DNA From 3 Parents

From: http://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/news/20160928/baby-3-parents-dna?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Healing from Within: The Promise of Regenerative Medicine

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUmu9E8SC24

Health benefits of hiking: Raise your heart rate and your mood

Last month, I took a 7.5-mile hike near Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia. Thanks to a nearly 1,900 foot-elevation gain, I definitely got a good cardiovascular workout. But hitting the trail may offer some additional health benefits, as I learned from Dr. Aaron L. Baggish, associate director of the Cardiovascular Performance Program at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital.

“The nice thing about hiking is that it exists along an entire continuum, from a gentle walk on a flat wooded path to mountain climbing,” says Dr. Baggish. Nearly everyone, regardless of age or athletic ability, can find a hike that offers the right level of personal challenge. And hiking may even offer some unique physical and mental benefits, he says.

More for the core

Like brisk walking, hiking is a good way to improve your cardiovascular fitness, particularly if your route includes some hills, which will force your heart to work harder. Hiking on the slightly uneven surface of a trail also provides a natural way to engage the core muscles in your torso and to hone your balance skills. “You usually don’t get that type of lateral motion from walking on a treadmill or riding a bike,” says Dr. Baggish.

However, if you have problems with stability or vision, using walking or trekking poles can give you an added level of security on uneven terrain. Use poles with a spiked metal tip when walking on dirt or grass. Plant the pole out in front of you as you walk to take a little pressure off your knee joints.

Natural stress relief?

Yet another advantage of hiking may be the restorative and stress-relieving powers of being outside in nature. A number of small studies hint that spending time in green space — nature preserves, woodlands, and even urban parks — may ease people’s stress levels. Giving the growing consensus that stress contributes to high blood pressure and heart disease risk, anything you can do to mitigate stress is likely helpful. In that realm, the benefits of hiking remain anecdotal, but outdoor enthusiasts tend to agree. “There’s a real sense of peace and composure you get from being outside and away from everything,” says Dr. Baggish, whose own passion is not hiking but running on trails in the rugged peaks of New Hampshire’s White Mountains.

Here are his tips for a safe and enjoyable hiking experience:

Bring a map and hike with a partner. A companion is good for both company and safety. If you go alone, let someone know when you plan to return.
Wear hiking boots. Choose well-fitting footwear with good ankle support. Make sure to break them in with shorter walks so you don’t get blisters when you’re miles from a trailhead.
Stay hydrated. Don’t forget to take plenty of water along, especially in warm, sunny weather.

Finding trails near you

Looking for hiking venues? Local, state, and national parks are a good place to start. American Trails is a national nonprofit organization that supports local, regional, and long-distance trails for hiking and other uses; check the “Trails” tab to search by state to find hikes in your area.

The post Health benefits of hiking: Raise your heart rate and your mood appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Julie Corliss http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/health-benefits-of-hiking-raise-your-heart-rate-and-your-mood-2016092810414

WHO: The Power of Health Workers

From: World Health Organization http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeP0aafYvH0

Big changes for Alliance of the ADA

Launching a new interactive website and undergoing an organizational overhaul are among the ways the Alliance of the American Dental Association is remodeling itself as the new year approaches.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/big-changes-for-alliance-of-the-ada

Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health

Did you know that friendships can improve your health? Understand how to develop good friendships.

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/friendships/art-20044860

Insomnia treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy instead of sleeping pills

Treat your long-standing insomnia without pills or side effects. Sound too good to be true? It's not, but it requires time and effort.

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/insomnia/in-depth/insomnia-treatment/art-20046677

Shingles

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/shingles/basics/definition/con-20019574

Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health

Did you know that friendships can improve your health? Understand how to develop good friendships.

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/friendships/art-20044860

Insomnia treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy instead of sleeping pills

Treat your long-standing insomnia without pills or side effects. Sound too good to be true? It's not, but it requires time and effort.

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/in-depth/insomnia-treatment/art-20046677

A vodka with a kick -- but also less toxic?

Bellion Vodka contains a compound that its developer claims can protect drinkers from liver damage

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-vodka-with-a-kick-but-also-less-toxic/

Insulin: Compare common options for insulin therapy

Insulin comes in many types. Consider how each type affects your blood sugar.

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/insulin/art-20050970

Shingles

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shingles/basics/definition/con-20019574

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Insulin: Compare common options for insulin therapy

Insulin comes in many types. Consider how each type affects your blood sugar.

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/insulin/art-20050970

Shingles

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/shingles/basics/definition/con-20019574

Are there alternatives to statins to lower cholesterol?

While statins are the go-to therapy for lowering cholesterol, new research suggests other treatments can also reduce the risk of future heart problems

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/alternatives-to-statins-for-lowering-cholesterol/

In a first, baby has DNA from 3 parents

Doctors say the first baby has been born with DNA from 3 people: mother, father and an egg donor. The controversial technique was designed to prevent a genetic disease from being passed to the baby. CBS News' Kenneth Craig reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/in-a-first-baby-has-dna-from-3-parents/

Feds charge man who sold mislabeled "Viagra substitute"

The Alabama man is accused of importing the Chinese drug and selling it to gas stations

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/feds-charge-man-who-sold-mislabeled-chinese-viagra-substitute/

"Spare tire" or "love handles" – which is worse for your heart?

One type of fat is more often linked to high blood sugar and diabetes, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/spare-tire-belly-fat-love-handles-linked-to-a-greater-risk-for-heart-disease/

Babies With Cleft Lip: Normal Adulthood Likely

However, cleft palate was associated with increased risk for developmental problems

From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20160927/cleft-lip-cleft-palate?src=RSS_PUBLIC

ADPAC video: “Health and wellbeing are not partisan”

That’s the theme of the American Dental Political Action Committee’s “Get Out the Vote” video.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/health-and-wellbeing-are-not-partisan

Sec. 1557: Oct. 16 is deadline for taglines, nondiscrimination notices

In its ongoing education efforts on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, the ADA is reminding dentists that the deadline is Oct. 16 for complying with the posting of notices.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/sec-1557-oct16-is-deadline-for-taglines-nondiscrimination-notices

Prophylactic antibiotic use topic of ADA 2016 course

Dentists interested in prophylactic antibiotic use can still register for a previously sold out continuing education course at ADA 2016 – America's Dental Meeting.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/prophylactic-antibiotic-use-topic-of-ada-2016-course

E. Coli Worries Trigger Adams Farm Meat Recall

From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20160927/adams-farm-meat-recall?src=RSS_PUBLIC

How Much Video Gaming Is Too Much for Kids?

Benefits seen with 1 hour a day, but behavioral problems rose after 9 hours a week

From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20160927/video-gaming-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Report: First baby born with DNA from 3 parents

Doctors say the infant is showing no signs of the rare and devastating disease that killed his two siblings early in life

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/first-3-parent-dna-baby-born-rare-disease/

E. coli outbreak sickens 7, prompts meat recall

Health officials are warning consumers not to eat affected products sold in a number of states

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/e-coli-outbreak-sickens-people-prompts-meat-recall/

Are There Alternatives to Statins?

Dietary changes, other meds and even surgery also can help lower cholesterol levels, study finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/news/20160927/statins-alternatives-cholesterol?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Live. Work. Play: Eric’s Diabetes Story

Team Moxie from left: Eric , Marcie and Claire.

Working for the American Diabetes Association^® means making a difference for millions of people and working toward a future free of diabetes and all its burdens.

We all have a story to share. Some of us live with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes or prediabetes. Others have loved ones with the disease or have lost someone to the fight.

The following are personal stories from the Association’s staff about why we are so committed to the mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Eric Cortes
Senior Manager, Social Media & Digital Engagement
Home Office (Alexandria, Va.)

I’m almost two times more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes. Why? Because I’m Latino.

When I started working with the American Diabetes Association in July 2015, this statistic became forever etched in my memory: Compared with non-Hispanic whites, the risk of being diagnosed with diabetes is 1.7 times higher among Latinos/Hispanics. Did it make me think twice about my eating habits and exercise regimen? It most certainly did. It also made me think about my family history.

I remember that after learning about my career move, my father mentioned that my mother was on the brink of developing prediabetes. She wasn’t diagnosed yet, but her doctors recommended she watch her eating habits and start moving more. This news made my father push her to exercise more often. “Go out for a walk during lunch,” he regularly tells her.

My grandmother was living with type 2 diabetes, but she recently passed away. I didn’t want my mom to face a similar type 2 diagnosis and its complications. When I visit my parents, I push my mom to take a walk and avoid those pesky eating habits we grew up with—and sometimes maintain today. When I was growing up, our family would constantly eat at fast-food restaurants.

In addition, after I told my brother and his wife I was moving to Virginia for the job, my sister-in-law mentioned her very close friend, Claire, who is living with type 1 diabetes. You may remember her from a recent Diabetes Stops Here blog post written by her mother, Marcie. Since meeting Claire, I’ve learned more about her, including how she manages her diabetes and the awesome fact that she’s been participating in Tour de Cure^® for many years!

Team Moxie from left: Eric , Marcie and Claire.

Claire spoke to me about her involvement with the Association’s local D.C. office and then asked if I wanted to join Team Moxie, the top Tour de Cure Family and Friends team in the local area. I gladly accepted the invitation to the event, which took place in June. It was going to be my first long ride—a challenging 36 miles—but I knew it would benefit my health in addition to raising funds for the Association. The ride was also a great opportunity to work with the local office and Claire to record a Facebook Live during her ride. (Go Red Rider! You can watch the recorded stream on our Tour de Cure Facebook page.)

And thank God for rest stops! I’m in no way an avid cyclist. I was happy to take quick breaks along the course. The raisins and energy drinks provided by volunteers boosted my will to keep going and finish. After completing the ride in about three and a half hours, I felt wonderful. In fact, the feeling was so good that I continued to ride my bicycle. I ride twice a week to and from work—4 miles each way—for a total of 16 miles a week. This is also helping me train for an upcoming 50-mile Tour de Cure!

So why did I become involved with the American Diabetes Association? It was an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of all people with diabetes. In the past year, I’ve learned so much that has helped not only with my own health, but also with the health of my family and friends. Working in social media also provides an opportunity to speak with people across the country and hear their stories. I’ve worked on many projects and campaigns that benefit the diabetes community. The disease can be scary, but I smile anytime I read or listen to a story on perseverance and overcoming the many obstacles diabetes throws at you.

It’s disheartening to read that 12.8 percent of the Latino/Hispanic population in the United States lives with diabetes. However, I’m happy to know that everything I work on—from a short tweet to an extensive Facebook Live video—makes a difference.

To learn more about nationwide employment opportunities and life at the Association, please visit diabetes.org/careers.

From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2016/09/27/erics-diabetes-story/

WHO releases country estimates on air pollution exposure and health impact

A new WHO air quality model confirms that 92% of the world’s population lives in places where air quality levels exceed WHO limits.

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2016/air-pollution-estimates/en/index.html

HPI: Unmet dental needs falling for children, rising for low-income adults, seniors

Unmet dental needs are falling among children, but rising among low-income adults and seniors, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/hpi-unmet-dental-needs-falling-for-children-rising-for-lowincome-adults-seniors

3M to provide 3,000 introductory dental sealant kits for 2017 Give Kids A Smile

3M will donate 3,000 introductory sealant kits to the ADA Foundation for use during the 2017 Give Kids A Smile program.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/3m-to-provide-3000-introductory-dental-sealant-kits-for-2017-give-kids-a-smile

ADA launches 'Manage My Debt' web portal

As the average educational debt for senior dental students continue to grow, the ADA launched in September a new web portal dedicated on money-saving resources and tools to help dentists achieve financial stability.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/ada-launches-manage-my-debt-web-portal

ADA asks CMS to postpone Medicare Part D enforcement date

The Association filed comments Sept. 23 to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, urging regulators to postpone the enforcement date of the Medicare Part D prescriber enrollment rule.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/ada-asks-cms-to-postpone-medicare-part-d-enforcement-date

Insulin: Compare common options for insulin therapy

Insulin comes in many types. Consider how each type affects your blood sugar.

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/insulin/art-20050970

Shingles

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shingles/basics/definition/con-20019574

9 out of 10 people breathing excessive air pollution

The World Health Organization warns that poor countries are getting worse, not better, when it comes to addressing air quality

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/9-out-of-10-people-breathe-excessive-air-pollution/

What your dog’s vet bill says about America’s healthcare

The pet health care industry is similar to the human health care system -- for better and for worse

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-your-dogs-vet-bill-says-about-americas-healthcare/

Less than 1 in 10 teens gets enough exercise: What this means for them and says about us

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As parents, we think that if there is anything our children have, it’s time. After all, they are still young; there is time for them to succeed, find love, and stay out of trouble. It’s okay if they are a bit overweight, prefer French fries to salad and video games to soccer games; when they are older all that will change, and they will be fine.

They may succeed, find love, and stay out of trouble — but increasingly, research says that if they are overweight with poor eating and exercise habits, they will stay that way.

A study recently released in the journal Pediatrics followed about 500 10^th graders for four years and found that less than 9% of them got the recommended 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity every day — and while they got a bit more exercise in 11^th grade, the numbers went steadily down afterward, especially those who didn’t go to a four year college or who went to college but lived at home.

Overweight children are simply more likely to turn into overweight adults — that is becoming abundantly clear. Currently two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight; a third of them are obese. And what is also becoming abundantly clear is that overweight adults are very likely to stay overweight. A study of almost 200,000 obese men and women in the United Kingdom, published in 2015 in the American Journal of Public Health, found that the probability of achieving a normal weight was about 1 in 210 for men and 1 in 124 for women. Even just losing weight was tough: among the most obese, the odds of losing 5% of body weight were 1 in 8 for men and 1 in 7 for women.

A lot has to do with biology; more and more, we are beginning to understand how the actual chemistry of our bodies can be changed by our diets, in good and bad ways. A lot has to do with our lifestyles and what we come to think of as normal. We are remarkably sedentary as a culture, portion sizes have grown, and we eat far too many processed foods. A lot, sadly, has to do with the growing divide between rich and poor; having access to healthy foods and both the opportunity and time for exercise, is clearly tied to income.

And all of this, every last bit of it, starts in childhood — as early as infancy, even before birth. The best and most effective way to fight obesity is to prevent it — or, if we can’t do that, to catch it early.

That’s why we need to stop thinking that our children will have time to slim down and get healthy—and stop thinking that it’s up to them, not us.

We need to take action as a country and create more access to healthy foods and exercise generally. We need to take a much harder look, too, at how our food is produced and sold. But as parents and communities, we need to be much more proactive than we currently are. It should really bother us that less than 9% of youth get enough exercise. We should be alarmed, actually — alarmed enough to turn off the screens and get them moving. It doesn’t have to be an organized sport or going to a gym; just playing outside or going for a walk could make a huge difference.

I think that’s what bothers me the most as a parent and a pediatrician: how little this bothers us. We are growing not just overweight, but complacent; we are accepting a new normal that is setting our children up for heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other health problems. We are accepting that our children may have shorter lives than ours.

There isn’t time. We need to start now.

The post Less than 1 in 10 teens gets enough exercise: What this means for them and says about us appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Claire McCarthy, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/less-1-10-teens-gets-enough-exercise-means-says-us-2016092710444

Friday, September 30, 2016

What is cupping supposed to do?

Does cupping work?

Are there risks involved with cupping?

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