New mammogram guidelines were released Monday by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/breaking-down-the-new-mammogram-guidelines/
Monday, January 11, 2016
Pros and cons of new mammogram guidelines
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is recommending mammograms every other year for average-risk women between 50 and 74
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/pros-and-cons-of-new-mammogram-guidelines/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/pros-and-cons-of-new-mammogram-guidelines/
Zika virus confirmed in U.S. patient
Mosquito-borne virus has been linked to birth defects in Brazil
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/zika-virus-confirmed-in-u-s-patient/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/zika-virus-confirmed-in-u-s-patient/
Dr. Sandya Pruthi on Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WHfRnxdb-8
Mammograms and Women in Their 40s
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening every 2 years for all after the age of 50
From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20160111/mammograms-a-personal-decision-for-women-in-their-40s-panel-says?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Task force issues mammogram recommendations
A government group offers latest guidelines on when and how often women should get screened for breast cancer
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/breast-cancer-screening-mammogram-recommendations/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/breast-cancer-screening-mammogram-recommendations/
New wearables track much more than steps or heartbeat
New devices that can gauge hydration levels and other health metrics were unveiled at CES 2016
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-wearable-gadgets-track-more-than-your-heartbeat/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-wearable-gadgets-track-more-than-your-heartbeat/
Infant Delivery, Feeding Can Affect Gut Bacteria
Study shows vaginal birth and breast-feeding create different intestinal bacteria from C-section and formula
From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20160111/infant-delivery-and-feeding-methods-can-affect-gut-composition?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Wage gap may fuel depression, anxiety in women
New study suggests gender disparities in mental health may be linked to inequality in the workforce
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/wage-gap-may-fuel-depression-anxiety-in-women/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/wage-gap-may-fuel-depression-anxiety-in-women/
Common heartburn drugs linked with kidney disease
Higher doses may increase the risk, a new study shows
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/common-heartburn-drugs-linked-with-kidney-disease/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/common-heartburn-drugs-linked-with-kidney-disease/
Consumer Reports: What sleep remedies actually work?
Americans spent $41 billion on sleeping aids and remedies in the past year, but the effects may not be worth all that money
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/consumer-reports-investigation-sleeping-aids-remedies/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/consumer-reports-investigation-sleeping-aids-remedies/
Children's cold syrup recall expands
Customers who purchased the product may risk accidental overdoses
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/stop-shop-cvs-perrigo-childrens-cold-syrup-recall/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/stop-shop-cvs-perrigo-childrens-cold-syrup-recall/
Are We Winning the Fight Against Melanoma?
In the last 4 years, several new drugs have been approved to treat the often-deadly skin cancer melanoma, boosting response rates dramatically. But experts worry about the high drug costs. WebMD has the details.
From: http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/news/20160111/melanoma-skin-cancer-drugs?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Early Weight Loss With Parkinson's May Be Red Flag
Researchers suspect this could indicate worse form of disease
From: http://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/news/20160111/early-weight-loss-with-parkinsons-may-be-a-red-flag?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Exercise Eases Low Back Pain
Review of studies shows exercise, with or without education, dramatically cuts the risk
From: http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/news/20160111/exercise-eases-low-back-pain?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Heartburn Meds Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease
While study can't prove cause-and-effect, increasing damage seen as dose rises
From: http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/news/20160111/heartburn-meds-linked-to-chronic-kidney-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Are We Programmed to Overeat in Winter?
Packing on body fat was an evolutionary survival strategy, researchers say
From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/20160109/are-we-programmed-to-overeat-in-winter?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mark Zuckerberg's post on vaccines sparks huge response
Many are viewing the Facebook founder's latest post as a public stand in the debate over vaccines
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mark-zuckerbergs-facebook-post-on-vaccines-sparks-huge-response/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mark-zuckerbergs-facebook-post-on-vaccines-sparks-huge-response/
Do You Have 'Phantom Vibration Syndrome'?
An expert is warning about a modern-day phenomenon called phantom vibration syndrome, where people think their mobile phone is ringing or vibrating when it's not. WebMD has the details.
From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20160111/phones-phantom-vibration?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Young Adults May Delay Seeking Stroke Treatment
Facial drooping, sudden arm weakness or speech problems signal need for help, experts say
From: http://www.webmd.com/stroke/news/20160111/young-adults-would-delay-seeking-stroke-treatment-survey?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Half of U.S. Teens Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
Their own homes and family cars are common sources
From: http://teens.webmd.com/news/20160111/half-of-us-teens-exposed-to-secondhand-smoke-cdc-says?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Consumer Reports reviews sleeping aids and remedies
About half of all Americans have problems getting enough sleep
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/consumer-reports-reviews-sleeping-aids-and-remedies/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/consumer-reports-reviews-sleeping-aids-and-remedies/
What happens when you faint?
Were you watching the news on CNN recently when anchor Poppy Harlow fainted during a live broadcast? She was talking about a graphic on the screen at the time when, over a period of 10 seconds or so, her speech became halting and slurred — and then there was silence. With the graphic regarding President Obama’s approval ratings still on display, the broadcast moved on to a commercial. After a CNN colleague filled in briefly, Ms. Harlow, who is pregnant, reappeared and reassured her audience that she was fine. She explained that she got a little warm, fainted briefly, and now felt fine. She finished up the show and promptly reported to her doctor. A short while later, she tweeted that she and her baby were fine.
The video of the show has been widely circulated. It’s not every day that you can watch (or hear) someone pass out on live television. But did you ever wonder just what fainting is?
Fainting is not just one thing
As the term is commonly used, fainting is a sudden and temporary loss of consciousness. The medical term is “syncope,” which comes from the Greek “synkope,” meaning “contraction” or “cutting off.” It’s an apt expression, because syncope occurs due to a sudden reduction in blood flow to the brain. Syncope is remarkably common: about one-third of people report having at least one episode of fainting during their lifetime. But while “fainting” is commonly used to describe otherwise healthy people passing out, it can be due to a number of conditions, ranging from the harmless to the life-threatening.
Some of the most common causes of fainting include:
- Vasovagal syncope. The name of the condition refers to increased activity of the vagal nerve which signals the heart to slow down and for blood vessels (“vaso-“) to open up. This combination of effects leads to a drop in blood pressure and too little blood flow to the brain. The sight of blood or emotional or physical stress are common triggers for this condition. Straining during a bowel movement or even vigorous coughing may also provoke vasovagal syncope. And so can a warm environment or a feeling of panic or claustrophobia.
- Abnormal heart rhythm. If the heart rate is markedly slow or fast, blood pressure may fall and fainting may follow. Among the many triggers for an abnormal heart rhythm are diseases of the heart itself, certain medications, or an overactive thyroid gland.
- Orthostatic hypotension. This term means a drop in blood pressure that develops when going from lying down or sitting to standing up. Dehydration, medications or drugs (including alcohol), and heavy blood loss are common underlying culprits. The condition also becomes more common with age.
There are many other causes of fainting, such as low blood sugar or seizures. But in many cases, no cause can be found.
Although about 75% of people who faint have nothing serious as the cause, it’s important to get checked out to make sure you’re in that 75%. And even when nothing serious is found, many people injure themselves if they fall when they lose consciousness. People who’ve fainted and who have occupations that involve transporting passengers or the operation of heavy machinery may be advised to restrict activities that could put themselves or others at risk if they faint again.
Pregnancy is another situation that may make fainting more likely. The blood vessels tend to dilate during pregnancy and blood pressure is normally on the low side. It doesn’t take much to lower the blood pressure enough to cause fainting.
When fainting is fashionable
In some circumstances, fainting at a specific cue — “swooning” or “falling out” — became a cultural expectation. For example, it was common for aristocratic women in Victorian England to faint during a particularly dramatic moment. Examples abound of “hysterical fainting,” where large numbers of people near one another begin to faint due to an assumption of shared disease or exposure to a toxin, or even a curse. And then there’s the game we used to play in the neighborhood to intentionally faint: we’d breathe deeply and quickly for a while and then hold our breath and bear down. It never worked for me — that’s fortunate, since it can be dangerous.
The bottom line
The circumstances of Poppy Harlow’s fainting episode – a warm environment under the studio lights, pregnancy and a stressful job – would seem more than enough to trigger an episode of fainting. But she did the right thing in getting checked out by her doctor. In fact, perhaps the only surprising thing about fainting – including Poppy Harlow’s recent on-air event – is that it doesn’t occur more often.
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From: Robert Shmerling, M.D. http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/whats-happening-when-you-faint-2-201601118969
Fewer U.S. teens smoking, but a smoke problem persists
Study shows what it is; lead researcher calls findings "concerning"
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fewer-u-s-teens-smoking-but-secondhand-smoke-still-a-problem-study-shows/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fewer-u-s-teens-smoking-but-secondhand-smoke-still-a-problem-study-shows/
10 sneaky sources of too much salt in your diet
90 percent of Americans consume too much sodium, and you may not realize how much is in these foods
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/media/super-salty-foods-diet-heart-health/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/media/super-salty-foods-diet-heart-health/
Exploring the connection between traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer's disease: A population-based medical record review analysis
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/clinical-updates/physical-medicine-rehabilitation/exploring-the-connection-between-traumatic-brain-injury-and-alzheimers-disease
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