Hundreds of clinics sell unapproved stem cell "therapies"

New study finds clinics offering questionable stem cell procedures for everything from beauty treatments to spinal injuries

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These jobs have the highest rate of suicide

Workers in certain occupations kill themselves in greater numbers, although it's hard to pin down why

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Abortions in Texas plummeted after now-overturned law

Texas abortions dropped 15 percent during the first year after the Republican-controlled state passed tough restrictions

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Jobs With the Highest Suicide Rates

Farmers, fishermen and foresters have more than 5 times the average odds, CDC says

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Clinics Selling Unapproved Stem Cell 'Therapies'

Study identifies hot spots around the country

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ADA Foundation helps TeamSmile care for underserved children

The ADA Foundation has approved a grant proposal to provide funding for up to 10 TeamSmile programs, offering additional support to the sports-based, Kansas City charitable organization that provides free dental care to children who would not otherwise have the opportunity.

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Woman's pet dog gave her a life-threatening infection

One woman's near-death tale suggests a common bacteria in dogs and cats can be spread in an unexpected way

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Judge blocks Ind. law that would have banned genetic abnormality abortions

Federal judge ruled that Indiana does not have the authority to limit a woman's reasons for ending a pregnancy

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Why the FDA is warning you not to eat raw cookie dough

The story behind a new warning about the dangers of consuming raw dough

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FDA Says 'No' to Eating Raw Cookie Dough

Illness-inducing germs such as E. coli can lurk in uncooked flour, agency warns

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This Disorder Significantly Boosts Heart Risks

Untreated, the condition also makes arteries age decades faster, study reports

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University at Buffalo mobile program to expand dental access in rural New York

A mobile dental program received $371,000 — a 50 percent increase in state funding, enabling it to expand to three counties and double access to care for underserved children in rural areas, the University at Buffalo announced in June.

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USDA Reminds Individuals and Small Businesses Affected by Flooding in West Virginia that USDA Offers Disaster Assistance Programs to Help

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by flooding in West Virginia that USDA has several programs which provide assistance before, during and after disasters. USDA staff in regional, State and county offices are ready to help.

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Dogs May Spot Low Blood Sugar in Diabetics: Study

Dogs May Spot Low Blood Sugar in Diabetics: Study

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Epilepsy Medications: Finding the Right Drug to Control Seizures

In the past 15 years, the number of epilepsy drugs available has more than doubled. Learn how to find the right epilepsy medication for controlling your seizures.

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Mayo Clinic Minute: On the Trail With Tick Researchers

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Men Face Greater Risk of Cardiac Arrest: Study

Heart disease tends to develop earlier than it does in women, researchers say

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ADA News, JADA, Dental Practice Success, Chairside Instructor App win EXCEL awards

The ADA News, the Journal of the American Dental Association, Dental Practice Success and Product Development and Sales each earned EXCEL Awards from Association Media & Publishing, a trade group for association publishing.

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USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $8.4 million in competitive grants to support the work of partner organizations that provide training, outreach and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged, Tribal and Veteran farmers and ranchers.

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USDA Announces Telemedicine Funding to Address Opioid Epidemic in Appalachia

ABINGDON, Virginia, June 30, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced five Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant awards to help provide treatment for the growing opioid epidemic in rural central Appalachia.

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ADA dispute against Delta Dental policy escalates

The ADA took its dispute with Delta Dental a step further in June when the Association's executive director and president sent the third-party payer's CEO a letter expressing their "serious concerns and extreme disappointment" over its disallow policy.

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JADA website, app unavailable Saturday and Sunday

The Journal of the American Dental Association will upgrade its website, JADA.ada.org, from Saturday, July 2, 3 a.m. to Sunday, July 3, 8 a.m. Eastern time.

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Zika Brain Damage May Occur Without Microcephaly

Study suggests microcephaly birth defect isn't always present; cases may be underreported

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New Drug Shows Promise for Rare Blood Cancers

Organ damage improved in 60 percent of patients with advanced systemic mastocytosis

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Reassessing the Annual Pelvic Exam

Independent panel of U.S. experts finds 'insufficient' evidence of worth

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This May Help Protect Men Against Diabetes

Too much, too little lowered body's ability to break down sugar, but that was not the case for women

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Breast pumps are getting a much-needed makeover

Some startups are aiming to help nursing moms pump breast milk more easily

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Intragastric Balloon for Weight Loss - Mayo Clinic

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Mayo Clinic Study Shows Increase in Parkinson’s Disease Over 30 years

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The (not-so-hidden) costs of caregiving

Family caregiving is a huge topic nowadays. With over 75 million “baby boomers” poised to become the largest generation in American history to require such caregiving, how can it not be? Already, family members — people like you and me — provide $642 billion worth of unpaid care for our spouses, parents, and relatives each year. But what is the price we pay in terms of our personal well-being, physical and otherwise?

While caregiving has been shown to have benefits — it helps to build character, enrich one’s soul, and even ward off cognitive decline —its burdens can be just as significant, if not more so, as demonstrated by a new study published in a recent issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.

Realities of caregiving

Researchers at the University of Toronto followed a group of 280 caregivers of critically ill family members who had received seven or more days of mechanical ventilation (“breathing machine”) in the ICU for 12 months. The goal was to assess the impact of caregiving on the caregivers’ well-being and quality of life. The average age of caregivers in the study was 53; 70% of the caregivers were women, and 61% were caring for their spouse. Here’s what the study found:

• More than half of caregivers had high levels of depression (67% were depressed at the start of the study, and 43% were depressed after one year of follow-up).

• The depression decreased somewhat with time in 84% of the caregivers, but did not in 16%.

• Caregivers who were younger, who had to give up regular activities for caregiving, and who had lost a sense of control over their lives tended to be worse off than the rest.

Notably, older caregivers were better off health-wise than younger caregivers, perhaps because they had more free time and faced fewer work-related pressures. Those who fared better also had higher income — so were likely able to afford more paid help and to take more time off work — and had better support from family, friends, and community.

One of the study’s most important findings is that caregivers of critically ill family members may still be at risk for clinical depression for months, if not years, after the crisis is over — and that this risk is higher for these caregivers than for most of us, including those who look after loved ones with chronic progressive illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease. The study also notes that there is currently a lack of resources for caregivers.

Statistical data can hardly convey the anguish that many caregivers of critically ill patients face day-to-day: the anger, sadness, frustration, and loneliness of it all. And yet these are the feelings one hears about most often in the consulting room. Spouses may feel cheated out of their golden years and harbor resentment. (One client described caring for her husband with brain damage to be “as close to hell as it can get.”) Adult children can be in denial of a parent’s condition and blame the caregiving parent for not doing the “right thing,” or can sometimes expect the caregiver to be superhuman.

What caregivers can do to care for themselves

As medical science continues to make advances in prolonging the life span, more and more of us may find ourselves in the role of a family caregiver. The Toronto study reminds us that health crises may be unavoidable and that their effects can be profound. But there are strategies we can employ to mitigate their potential stresses and strains, such as:

• Not doing it all alone. Get as much support as you can. Schedule a regular walk with a walking partner. Find a support group. Let friends and neighbors help out with cooking and errands.

• Timely financial planning. Do not wait for a crisis to put your affairs in order.

• Talking with our loved ones about their goals and wishes for care while they are still in good health, and drawing up “advance directive” documents that put these wishes in writing.

• Last but not least, taking good care of ourselves, both physically and psychologically. Make sure you get enough sleep. Go to the gym. Take a yoga or meditation class.

As the Family Caregiver Alliance reminds us, when your needs are taken care of, the person you care for will benefit, too.

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Dental office managers to convene in Florida

The American Association of Dental Office Management will hold its 12th annual session Sept. 15-18 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

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The most expensive U.S. cities to have a baby

Costs vary widely not only nationwide, but often within the same city

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A top 10 list nobody wants to be on

A new report breaking down the most common causes of death may help Americans "live as long as we can, as healthy as we can"

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