Public health officials waiting on Zika funds

Millions more will need to be spent on Zika to prevent its spread

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Communities plead for more money to fight Zika

Houston and surrounding communities are already spending $4 million a year on mosquito control

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Hazard communications updates due June 1

Employers have until June 1 to update their written hazard communication programs and any alternative workplace labeling as well as provide additional employee training for newly identified physical or health hazards.


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Amalgam separator rule delayed until December

The Environmental Protection Agency has told the ADA that it will delay releasing a final amalgam separator rule until December.


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Today's Hair Style Could Cause Hair Loss Tomorrow

Black women who prefer scalp-pulling hairdos seem especially at risk, study indicates

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16 Breakfasts Kids Will Love

With hectic mornings, it’s easy to skimp on breakfast. Check out WebMD's tasty, healthy options your kids (and you!) won’t be able to resist.

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Statement on attacks on medical facilities and personnel in Syria

UNICEF and WHO urge all parties to the conflict to end all attacks on health facilities, personnel and ambulances and to allow the provision of health services to the many innocent civilians in desperate need. Thousands of lives are at stake.

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Pressed coffee is going mainstream — but should you drink it?

The coffee aficionados in my life seem a little smug these days. They feel vindicated now that the brew they’ve long touted as superior — European pressed coffee — has finally gained mainstream acceptance. No longer the domain of trendy coffee houses and upscale restaurants, pressed coffee is now fashionable in the United States and can be found in many places where coffee is sold. And the device to make this kind of coffee — known as a French press — has begun popping up on all kinds of store shelves, from tony boutiques to big-box chains. But this hot trend has a cold hard fact you should know about.

What’s the brouhaha?

You make pressed coffee by mixing boiling water and coarsely ground coffee beans in a special glass pitcher, then letting the mixture steep for a few minutes. There’s no filter to keep coffee grounds from getting into your cup; instead, you press an attached mesh plunger from the top of the pitcher to the bottom to strain the liquid and trap the coffee grounds. And it’s this lack of a filter that makes pressed coffee different and potentially risky if you drink too much of it.

Without a filter, some of the oily substances found in coffee beans, called diterpenes, wind up in your cup. Coffee aficionados say these oils make the brew taste better. But you should know that diterpenes have been shown to have a negative impact on health. “Five to eight cups a day of unfiltered coffee may actually raise your ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol,” says Dr. Eric Rimm, a professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

The dark(er) side of that cup of joe

Even coffee that’s poured through a filter in an automatic drip coffee maker comes with some degree of risk. Coffee contains caffeine, and in some people, too much caffeine — more than 300 milligrams per day — may lead to insomnia, nervousness, heart palpitations, and the jitters. Caffeine consumed after noontime is especially likely to interfere with sleep. “If you’re drinking coffee and getting less sleep every night, you may be putting yourself at risk for developing other chronic conditions over the long term,” says Dr. Rimm. Too much caffeine may also raise blood pressure. The negative effects of caffeine go away when you stop consuming it.

The good news about coffee

Coffee is also full of compounds that are good for health, such as:

• magnesium, potassium, and niacin
• caffeine, which in small amounts can reduce fatigue and improve alertness and concentration
• potent compounds such as chlorogenic acid and polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties that help prevent cell damage.

Dr. Rimm and his colleagues believe the combination of those ingredients may delay the absorption of blood sugar, help cells draw sugar from the blood, increase metabolic rate, and help blood vessels contract and relax. Those actions, they suspect, account for coffee’s association with lower blood pressure, a slower rate of weight gain with age, and reduced risks for developing type 2 diabetes or dying from cardiovascular disease or neurological diseases.

“Where we clearly see the greatest benefit is in the realm of diabetes and obesity,” says Dr. Rimm. He says the health benefits of filtered coffee are associated with an intake of one to five cups per day, and for many health conditions, it doesn’t matter much if the coffee has caffeine or not.

To press or not to press

If you choose to drink unfiltered, pressed coffee, Dr. Rimm recommends that you keep an eye on your cholesterol levels, to make sure your LDL levels don’t rise over time. And keep your pressed coffee habit in check: stick to no more than four cups per day. You should also limit your intake of filtered coffee to no more than five cups per day.

Remember, too, that some of the biggest risks of coffee come from what you may add to it: cream, sugar, or sugary syrup. These add saturated fat and empty calories to your diet, boost your blood sugar, and promote weight gain. So be careful about what you put into your cup.

And if coffee isn’t already part of your daily routine, don’t worry about starting a love affair with it. There are plenty of other ways to stay healthy and trendy without becoming a java aficionado — or even a plain old coffee drinker.

Related Post:

• Can your coffee habit help you live longer?
• Caffeine and a healthy diet may boost memory, thinking…
• Do “energy boosters” work?
• Tea: Drink to your health?
• Too little sleep and too much weight: a dangerous duo

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May JADA looks at why dental prescribing of antibiotics is increasing

Many practitioners can find opportunities to prescribe antibiotics less often and for shorter durations when they review their prescribing methods and ensure they are compliant with guidelines.

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Registration opens May 2 for Penn online course on introduction to dental medicine

The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine is hosting an open online course to help health professionals in fields outside dental medicine and those contemplating a career in dentistry better understand the oral cavity and its role on a person's overall health.

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ADA takes lead in alerting members to CDT 2016 issue

A small percentage of flash drives included with the 2016 CDT manual were found to have malware, and the ADA took steps several weeks ago to notify all customers of the potential problem.

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First U.S. Zika-related death reported in Puerto Rico

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has more than 680 cases of Zika virus, government officials said today

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Good news for children of older moms

The children born to older women may have some advantages in life, a new study suggests

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12 Healthy Snacks Kids Will Love

Have you run out of ideas for kids’ snacks that are both healthy and delicious? Try these creative combos from WebMD.

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Generic Crestor Approved by FDA

Generic Crestor Approved by FDA

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Zika Was in Haiti Long Before Brazil Outbreak

Scientists aren't sure exactly what triggered widespread infections in the Americas

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Smog May Boost Risk for Several Cancers

Study finds even small increases in pollution raised overall odds of dying from disease by 22 percent

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Avoid Food Poisoning? There's an App for That

USDA product helps consumers track expiration dates

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Diabetes Distress: Causes, Research and Tips to Manage

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and an important time to increase public awareness about causes of mental stress.

We feel stress from many different places. Sometimes it is an event, such as a family member passing away, but more often it is just from daily stressors such as money, work and so on. And the symptoms of stress can affect not only your mind, but also your physical health.

If you live with diabetes, it can be added source of stress—and in turn, stress can make diabetes more difficult to manage. The ongoing and endless list of things you need to think about can feel overwhelming: constantly checking your blood glucose, knowing exactly what you are eating, remembering to inject insulin or take your medications—not to mention the unexpected swings in your blood glucose levels at the most inopportune times.

Stress can affect your blood glucose levels in two ways:

1. While under stress, you may not take good care of yourself. You may drink more alcohol or exercise less. You may also forget, or not have time, to check their glucose levels or plan healthy meals.
2. Stress hormones may also alter your blood glucose levels to run high.

This understandable sense of burden or defeat that may affects your life with diabetes even has a name: diabetes distress.

Diabetes distress is real and different from depression. It can even cause conflict with your loved ones and impact your relationships with your diabetes health care team. If a family member, a friend or your doctor constantly asks how you are feeling, it can cause frustration and lead to tension between you.

Researchers have developed a Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS) to measure the distress that arises from the emotional and social effects of living with diabetes, day-to-day diabetes management and more. Click here to read the full study.

There are many ways to avoid and fight stress. Here are our top tips:

• Get Active – Start moving and set your mind concentrated on something else. Physical activity includes anything that gets you moving, such as walking, dancing or working in the yard. Regular physical activity is important for everyone, but it is especially important for people with diabetes. Being active can also improve mood and stress levels.
• Build a Support Network – Whether you find a support group online or find one locally in your area, speaking with others living with diabetes or going through similar situations can be helpful.  To contact your local Association office for questions about support groups, please click here.
• Set SMART Goals – Develop a vision for healthy living, wellness and personal growth, and set specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely (SMART) goals. Examples could be making your own healthy lunch three days a week or taking a 30-minute walk every day.
• Cope with Your Thoughts – When you notice a bad thought, think of something that makes you happy or proud instead. Try to memorize a poem, prayer or quote, or leave a sticky note on your mirror with the quote. It may also help to call a trusted friend who is a good listener. Three members of our Diabetes Forecast Reader Panel share their experiences with diabetes distress and how they coped.

If you need help with any stress-related issues, including diabetes distress, ask a member of your diabetes care team for assistance. Sometimes stress can be so severe that you feel too overwhelmed and it interrupts your daily functioning. This is when counseling or therapy may be of help. You may learn new ways of coping, develop a new perspective or find new ways of changing your behavior.

Please remember that you are not alone. If you’d like to speak with someone about additional resources, please call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383).

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Bedbugs Color Preferences

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Could gray hair and skin troubles be "tweaked" away?

Cellular signals that control skin and hair color may be the keys to new treatments

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This gene may help determine how old you look

Variations in a particular gene may help explain why some people appear more youthful than others, a new study suggests

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Passengers quarantined for norovirus on cruise ship

Seventeen percent of passengers have reported being ill, mostly with vomiting and diarrhea, since the voyage began

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FDA reconsiders painkiller training for doctors

Widespread abuse and addiction problems raise concerns that doctors need more safety training about powerful pain drugs

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First Commercial Zika Test Approved by FDA

First Commercial Zika Test Approved by FDA

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Kids of Older Moms May Have a Leg Up on Peers

They tend to be taller, better educated, and societal changes over time may be behind trend, study suggests

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USDA Offers New Loans for Portable Farm Storage and Handling Equipment

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 29, 2016 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide a new financing option to help farmers purchase portable storage and handling equipment.

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USDA Unveils New ‘Urban Agriculture Toolkit’ for Urban Farmers and Agri-business Entrepreneurs

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today unveiled the USDA Urban Agriculture Toolkit, a new resource created by USDA’s Know Your Farmer team to help entrepreneurs and community leaders successfully create jobs and increase access to healthy food through urban agriculture. From neighborhood gardens grown on repurposed lots, to innovative mobile markets and intensive hydroponic and aquaculture operations, urban food production is rapidly growing into a mature business sector in cities across the country.

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Many Manly Men Avoid Needed Health Care

Gender stereotypes can have dangerous consequences, research suggests

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Building Muscle Could Boost the Most Important One

People with heart disease should prioritize weight training over weight loss, study says

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Teen Birth Rate at Record Low in U.S.

They're delaying sex, using more effective birth control, CDC researcher says

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What "manly men" need to know about their health

Study finds certain "tough guy" characteristics may not be good for you

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At Vatican, Biden pushes for world collaboration in cancer fight

The conference brings together doctors, patients, philanthropists, as well as religious and government leaders

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7 emergency surgeries you don't want to have to get

Just a few procedures account for the vast majority of deaths, complications and financial costs

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Diabetes treatment: Using insulin to manage blood sugar

Understanding how insulin affects your blood sugar can help you better manage your condition.

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DASH diet: Tips for shopping and cooking

The DASH diet doesn't have to be difficult. These tips can help you shop and cook according to DASH diet principles.

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