First woman to get uterus transplant in U.S. speaks out

CBS News contributor Dr. Tara Narula reports on the first woman in the U.S. to receive a transplanted uterus

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/first-woman-to-get-uterus-transplant-in-u-s-speaks-out/

What is meldonium? Sharapova case spotlights banned drug

Russian tennis star tested positive for doping with a heart drug that was just banned from sports this year

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-meldonium-banned-drug-tennis-star-maria-sharapova-was-taking/

Dog saves the life of sleeping boy with type 1 diabetes

"Jedi" the dog performs heroic maneuver to alert mom that her 7-year-old son is in trouble

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/dog-saves-the-life-of-sleeping-boy-with-type-1-diabetes/

Mayo Clinic Minute: Colonoscopy

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZA25BzSpmY

Alcohol and ADHD Medication

Can you have alcohol when you're on ADHD medications? WebMD asks the experts.

From: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/features/alcohol-adhd-medications?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Uterus Transplant Recipient: Operation ‘A Gift’

A 26-year-old woman who received a donor uterus in the first U.S. uterine transplant says she considers it “a gift I will never be able to repay.” WebMD has the details.

From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20160307/first-us-uterus-transplant?src=RSS_PUBLIC

3-D Printing of 'Complex' Human Tissue

Scientists say they created tissue with blood vessels that survived for weeks in lab

From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20160307/3d-printing-of-complex-human-tissue-moves-forward?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Body Fat Bigger Health Danger Than Body Size?

Study finds fat levels a better indicator of early death than commonly used BMI measure

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/20160307/body-fat-may-be-bigger-health-danger-than-body-size?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Update: CMS delays Medicare enforcement until 2017

The federal government once again delayed the deadline for dentists who prescribe Part D covered drugs to Medicare beneficiaries to enroll in the program or opt out.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/february/dentists-have-100-days-to-enroll-in-medicare-or-opt-out

Chicago Dental Society honors three dentists at CDS Midwinter Meeting

The Chicago Dental Society honored three dentists at its CDS Midwinter Meeting in February for their contributions to the profession and raising public awareness on oral health.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/march/chicago-dental-society-honors-three-dentists-at-cds-midwinter-meeting

Uterus transplant patient thanks donor, doctors

The first patient in the U.S. to receive a uterus transplant in hopes of having a baby is recovering from the operation at the Cleveland Clinic

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/uterus-transplant-patient-thanks-donor-doctors/

First U.S. uterus transplant recipient "beyond thankful"

The first of 10 patients expected to undergo the procedure in this country is hopeful that the transplant will allow her to become pregnant

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/first-u-s-woman-to-receive-uterus-transplant-beyond-thankful/

Supplements may be a bad mix with some prescription meds

Nutritional supplements are promoted as "natural" remedies but they can interact with some drugs for serious health problems

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/supplements-may-be-a-bad-mix-with-some-prescription-meds/

Doctors talk about first U.S. uterus transplant

Groundbreaking surgery performed at the Cleveland Clinic could open up a new option for women with infertility

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/doctors-talk-about-first-u-s-uterus-transplant/

Familial Amyloidosis – Mayo Clinic

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtXVaL4TgNM

Zika on Our Doorstep

A new souvenir that no one wants may soon be making its way home with Americans from their beach vacations here: the Zika virus. WebMD has the details.

From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20160307/zika-virus-puerto-rico?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mayo Clinic Minute: Do Active Minds Delay Alzheimer's?

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuSBGg6PDZQ

South Carolina referral program a 'win-win-win'

When people here with a toothache go to a Palmetto Health emergency department seeking care, they often walk away with more than temporary pain relief: a referral to a dentist.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/march/south-carolina-referral-program-a-win-win-win

Certificate for International Volunteer Service application deadline July 1

Applications are due July 1 for the Certificate for International Volunteer Service. The certificate program recognizes ADA members who have volunteered in developing countries to improve the oral and overall health of individuals.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/march/certificate-for-international-volunteer-service-application-deadline-july-1

Medical legal group announces new president

The American College of Legal Medicine, a professional society that addresses issues regarding the law and health professions, inducted Dr. Daniel L. Orr II as president at its annual meeting in February.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/march/medical-legal-group-announces-new-president

Jimmy Carter: "I don't need any more treatment" for cancer

The former president shares another positive update with his Sunday School class

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/jimmy-carter-i-dont-need-any-more-treatment-for-cancer/

Investigation: U.S. company bungled Ebola response

Costly mistakes were made by U.S. company during the Ebola outbreak, including misdiagnosing cases, AP investigation finds

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/american-company-metabiota-problems-during-ebola-outbreak/

Reoperative Cardiac Surgery: When One Operation is Just Not Enough

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgrKYZyhvK4

Preventive Cardiology: Cholesterol Management

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW15TGIf3CU

Robotic heart surgery: What you should know and what you should ask

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

Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement Myth vs Fact

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

Robotic or Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery for Adult and Adolescent Congenital Heart Disease

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAbZ6lYOhHs

Preventive Cardiology: Sports Cardiology

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM2aIMsWUFI

Preventive Cardiology: Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease

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

Is Your Loved One Getting the Nutrients They Need?

Chronic conditions can take a toll on the body’s ability to get good nutrition. WebMD notes four things to watch for.

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/recognize-malnutrition?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Preventive Cardiology: Cardiac Complications in Cancer

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bMeqps8a4o

Chemical-Free Cosmetics: Safer for Teen Girls?

Lower levels of hormone-disrupting chemicals seen in adolescents after trying products without potentially harmful ingredients

From: http://teens.webmd.com/girls/news/20160307/chemical-free-cosmetics-may-be-safer-for-teen-girls-study-suggests?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Campaign reports national increase in kids’ brushing

More English- and Spanish-speaking parents reported that their children are brushing for two minutes, twice a day, according to a March report from the Ad Council and the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Health Lives.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/march/campaign-reports-national-increase-in-kids-brushing

Alabama educator earns investigator award

Asked about his future plans, Dr. Nathaniel Lawson talks about one of his passions: presenting research in a way that makes it exciting and relevant to practicing clinicians.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/march/alabama-educator-earns-investigator-award

Just The Facts - March 7

Patients covered by public assistance.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/march/just-the-facts-march-7

USDA Celebrates 50 Years of School Breakfast, Offers $6.8 Million in Grants to Support Healthy School Meals

WASHINGTON D.C. March 7, 2016 – As schools around the county take part in School Breakfast Week celebrations this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) commemorates the 50th anniversary of its School Breakfast Program by shining a light on the positive impacts of school breakfast. Over the course of this administration, participation in school breakfast programs has increased by almost 27 percent; over 14 million students are now eating school breakfast each day.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/03/0058.xml&contentidonly=true

Caring for Sick Spouse May Raise Stroke Risk

Husbands, wives need support to reduce strain, researchers say

From: http://www.webmd.com/stroke/news/20160304/stress-of-caring-for-sick-spouse-may-raise-stroke-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

How natural supplements can disrupt medical care

Supplements can interfere with prescription drugs and treatments for serious health problems including cancer

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/how-natural-supplements-can-disrupt-medical-care/

Do frequent weigh-ins help dieters lose weight?

A new study looks at a simple step dieters can take to improve the odds of success

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/do-frequent-weigh-ins-help-dieters-lose-weight/

New survey reveals the rapid rise of yoga — and why some people still haven’t tried it

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Yoga, a modern practice rooted in over 5000 years of ancient Indian texts and traditions, continues to gain popularity in the United States. A new survey conducted by Yoga Alliance and Yoga Journal reports that the number of Americans doing yoga has grown by over 50% in the last four years to over 36 million as of 2016, up from 20.4 million in 2012. In addition, nine out of 10 Americans have heard of yoga, one in three Americans has tried yoga at least once, and more than 15% of Americans have done yoga in the last 6 months.

More than a third of Americans say they are very likely to try yoga in the next year. While the majority of yoga practitioners are women (70%), the number of American men doing yoga has more than doubled, going from 4 million in 2012 to 10 million in 2016. The number of American adults over 50 doing yoga has tripled over the last four years to reach 14 million.

A look at the benefits all these new yogis can enjoy

Three out of four Americans believe that “yoga is good for you,” and medical science backs them up: Yoga has been shown to improve health. Several studies have found that yoga can help improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, balance, and overall quality of life — and it can even reduce stress, anxiety, and pain. In addition, people who do yoga are 20% more likely to have a positive image of their own physical and mental health, including a stronger sense of mental clarity, physical fitness, flexibility, and strength.

Yoga can usher you towards a healthier lifestyle as well. The survey found that people who do yoga are far more physically active than those who don’t — 75% of yogis participate in sports or other fitness activities. Yoga practitioners are also more likely to “live green” and eat sustainably. This is consistent with results from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, which found that yoga motivated nearly two-thirds of people to exercise more and 40% of people to eat healthier. Of course, it’s possible that people drawn to yoga may be more likely to be more active already. But yoga has been shown to improve physical and mental health and overall quality of life in those who are new to yoga and are not typically physically active.

Even though many people in the West get into yoga for physical fitness and stress relief, their initial motivations can change. While contemporary Western yoga tends to focus on yoga as physical exercise, yoga is actually much broader than physical poses alone and includes a rich history of philosophical and ethical principles, breathing exercises, and meditation. Many yoga teachers integrate lessons on important principles, such as kindness, truthfulness, and self-discipline. Many people stay in yoga for a sense of community, purpose, and self-actualization. Yoga practitioners are also more likely to volunteer — nearly 50% of yoga practitioners report that they donate time to the community.

Why some people aren’t jumping on the bandwagon — and what the yoga community can do about it

One of the survey’s most interesting results reveals the most common reason people don’t try yoga. Often, people see yoga as exclusive — designed primarily for young women or for those who are already flexible, athletic, or spiritual. This finding can hopefully inspire the yoga community to work on making yoga more accessible and inclusive, regardless of a person’s gender, age, current level of flexibility or fitness, or relationship with spirituality.

The fundamental philosophy of yoga encourages being non-judgmental and compassionate to others and ourselves. Yoga is not about perfection or performing a beautiful pose to show other people on Instagram. It’s not a competition of flexibility, nor is it about comparing yourself to the person next to you in yoga class or achieving a challenging pose found on the cover of Yoga Journal.

Yoga is about becoming attuned to our individual self — body and mind — and making room for exactly where we are, while letting go of judgment. The more we do yoga, the more we can recognize that even our own states can change day to day, moment to moment. As just one example, in yoga practice, poses can be modified based on your own body, including your degree of flexibility or how you’re feeling that day. While there are alignment guidelines to help keep postures safe, poses can and should be tailored to the individual. You can use props like blocks, chairs, straps, blankets, or even the wall to find a version of the pose that feels right for you.

As yoga continues to become more popular in the U.S., we must not lose the true spirit of yoga as one of compassion, awareness, and acceptance. With this message of inclusivity, yoga and its benefits can become more accessible.

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Mayo Clinic #ScopeScope in Times Square

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