Chain said it will no longer distribute activity trackers in its Happy Meals after reports that they might cause skin irritations
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Caregiving: Tips for long-distance caregivers
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Management of Acute Peri-Prosthetic Injection with Two Stage Debridement and Antibiotic Beads
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Caregiving: Tips for long-distance caregivers
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Texan who picked up Zika in Miami is first for U.S.
The phrase "travel-related Zika" now carries new meaning, says CBS News' Dr. LaPook
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Caregiving: Tips for long-distance caregivers
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Texas resident diagnosed with Zika after travel to Miami
Earlier this week, a resident of El Paso, Texas contracted Zika after traveling to the outbreak zone in Miami. Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the spread of the virus.
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Anemia Boosts Stroke Death Risk, Study Finds
Older stroke victims suffering from anemia -- a lack of red blood cells -- may have higher odds of dying, researchers report
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Kids With Mild Asthma Can Take Acetaminophen: Study
Acetaminophen does not worsen asthma symptoms in young children, a new study finds.
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Surprising stats on baby stroller accidents revealed
Two children injured every hour in strollers and other child carriers; brain-related injuries have doubled since 1990, according to data
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Caregiving: Tips for long-distance caregivers
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Catalog of DNA helps find roots of rare diseases
Database containing genetic codes of more than 60,000 people could shed light on malfunctioning genes
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People are giving more of themselves lately ... literally
Body donations to medical schools are up in many places
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Acupuncture and Athletic Performance
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Acetaminophen and Pregnancy: Bad Mix?
Another report that links taking acetaminophen while pregnant with behavior problems in children may leave some pregnant women wondering whether they should use the pain reliever.
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Michael R. Bloomberg Becomes WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has today named Mr Michael R. Bloomberg, philanthropist and former three-term Mayor of the City of New York, as Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs).
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USDA Services Can Help Individuals and Small Businesses Affected by Flooding in Louisiana
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2016 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding in Louisiana that USDA has several programs that provide assistance before, during and after disasters. USDA staff in regional, state and parish offices are ready to help.
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Antipsychotic Meds Pose Little Danger to Fetus
Researchers report no significant rise in defects for babies exposed during first trimester
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Icy Challenge Fires Up Research
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Risk for 4 cancers goes up the longer a woman is overweight
Breast, endometrial, colon and kidney cancer risk climbed the longer weight clung to women
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Meds May Curb Risky Behaviors for Kids With ADHD
Study found drug abuse, STDs and injuries were lower among teens who take meds
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EpiPen Price Increase Puts Some Patients At Risk
EpiPen Price Increase Puts Some Patients At Risk
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2 Kids an Hour Hurt in Strollers, Infant Carriers
About one-third of these were more serious injuries, study finds
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Tossing flossing?
The burning question in the news last week was this: should you bother flossing?
The answer for decades has been “of course.” And it’s likely you’ve heard something similar from your dentist. I know I have.
But, while the importance of flossing may have been widely accepted, the evidence supporting it turns out to be surprisingly thin. At least that’s the conclusion of health experts who developed the recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015-2020. These guidelines are issued every five years by the U.S. Department of Health and Humans Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture “…to reflect the current body of scientific evidence on nutrition, food, and health.” The 2010 edition included this sentence:
“A combined approach of reducing the amount of time sugars and starches are in the mouth, drinking fluoridated water, and brushing and flossing teeth, is the most effective way to reduce dental caries.”
But, the latest edition leaves this sentence out. That’s because the authors of these guidelines could not find convincing evidence to support flossing, and the guidelines are supposed to be evidence-based. According to reviews of the evidence published in 2011 and 2015, there is minimal, short-term, and generally unreliable evidence that flossing might reduce gum inflammation, but no convincing evidence that it promotes plaque removal or prevents tooth decay or dental caries (cavities).
Is the lack of evidence for flossing big news?
I’ve seen several eye-grabbing headlines regarding this development, including:
- “Feeling Guilty About Not Flossing? Maybe There’s No Need” (New York Times)
- “Guilty No More: Flossing Doesn’t Work” (Mother Jones)
- “A big problem with flossing” (CBS News)
It is surprising to learn that there is so little evidence to support such a well-accepted bit of health dogma. Yet, there may be less here than meets the eye.
In fact, I think these headlines (and some of the comments I’ve heard from friends and family) miss the mark on this flossing kerfuffle. There’s a saying in the science world that “absence of proof isn’t proof of absence.” That is, just because the evidence isn’t there doesn’t mean an idea is wrong. Unproven is unproven, not disproven!
A cousin emailed me to say “Good, now I can feel less guilty about not flossing.” I’m all for people feeling empowered with their health decisions (especially if they are well-informed). But the experts who removed the flossing recommendations from the dietary guidelines did not find flossing was useless. They only found that flossing had never been well-studied and that the evidence to date was inconclusive. If my cousin has gum disease, flossing might be important for his oral health. Flossing is low-cost, low-risk, and has potential (and biologically plausible) health benefits; it seems premature to conclude it is useless. In fact, it may very well be a good idea just waiting to be well-studied.
Flossing in the dietary guidelines? What about brushing?
And am I the only one that finds it odd that flossing was even mentioned in a compilation of dietary guidelines? They are supposed to be about what you eat, not how you care for your teeth! And where is the outrage about brushing? That was removed as well but no one seems to be worrying much about that; perhaps it’s because people don’t mind brushing as much as they mind flossing. In fact, a 2015 survey found that 14% of respondents would rather clean a toilet than floss their teeth each day.
So to floss, or not floss (without guilt)?
The obvious next step is to recommend that researchers study the health impact of flossing. With a well-funded, well-designed study, it may be easy to prove that, in fact, flossing is good for your oral health, and I would not be surprised if it turned out to be good for you in other ways, since gum disease has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and stroke. But that’s getting ahead of the story; let’s first prove that daily flossing is at least good for your oral health. I’m not going to wait for the research; I’m going to keep flossing. I hope my cousin does too.
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Secretary Vilsack Awards $17.8 Million to Cultivate the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers, Sets Stage for Continued New Farmer and Rancher Support
AMES, Iowa, Aug. 17, 2016 – In a meeting with new and beginning farmers at Iowa State University today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new investment of $17.8 million for 37 projects to help educate, mentor, and enhance the sustainability of the next generation of farmers.
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Caregiving: Tips for long-distance caregivers
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Chronic Pain, Depression May Be Linked in Couples
Findings could lead to better diagnostic tests and treatments, researchers say
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Hep A outbreak spurs warnings of raw food risk in Hawaii
The warnings come after officials traced an outbreak of hepatitis A to frozen scallops served raw at a sushi restaurant chain
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9 Brain Boosters to Prevent Memory Loss
How can you keep your brain sharp as you age? WebMD shows you nine ways.
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Does Texting Change Brainwaves?
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ADA Foundation Cares Symposium commences today
The ADA Foundation Caries Symposium began today with experts who are involved in childhood caries studies, outreach programs and public health and policy in order to address the issue of childhood caries, especially in underserved populations in the United States.
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Caregiving: Tips for long-distance caregivers
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Caregiving: Tips for long-distance caregivers
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Caregiving: Tips for long-distance caregivers
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