Florida has reported a new cluster of locally-transmitted Zika infections outside the Miami neighborhood called the "Zika Zone." ;In Sedalia, Missouri, a white woman built a slave cabin in an effort to start a conversation about race.
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Friday, August 19, 2016
Why most Olympians have poor dental hygiene
It turns out that most Olympic athletes have poor dental hygiene. Dr. Steve Glassman runs a dental practice with his wife in New York City and joins CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Reena Ninan for more on why this happens.
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Divided by Alzheimer's, dad and son find surprising relief: carpool karaoke
Ted McDermott's memory is deteriorating with Alzheimer's -- but when he sings with his son, he's himself again
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CDC director: Stemming Zika in Miami Beach will be "challenging"
With a new crop of Zika cases in Miami Beach, CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden says he worries about stopping the path of transmission.
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Zika cluster in Miami Beach
Florida has reported a new cluster of locally-transmitted Zika infections outside the Miami neighborhood called the "Zika Zone." Five more people have been infected in Miami Beach. David Begnaud reports.
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CDC director: I'm "deeply concerned" about stopping Zika transmission
Dr. Tom Frieden of the CDC says he is worried about having enough resources to stop further spread of the Zika virus
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Son does carpool karaoke to bring back father with Alzheimer's
When Ted McDermott was diagnosed with dementia, his memory started to deteriorate; but when he sings with his son in the car, he's suddenly himself again
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Miami Beach mayor on Zika threat
There are now two Zika zones in South Florida, as the total number of cases rises to 36 across the region. Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine joins CBSN on the phone with more on the measures being taken to fight the virus.
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Mayo Clinic Proton Beam Therapy Program
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Mayo Medical School Expand to Arizona
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Certain fish may cut risk for diabetes-related blindness
People who ate 2 servings a week were 48 percent less likely to develop diabetic retinopathy
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5 Local Zika Cases Reported in Miami Beach
Florida Gov. Rick Scott says overall total now at 36, CDC urges pregnant women to avoid affected area
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E-Cigs Have Fewer Carcinogens Than Cigarettes
But switch from tobacco didn't reduce nicotine levels
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Who drinks more -- couples or singles?
A new study looks at the drinking habits of married and single adults
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Two genes might help predict breast cancer survival
Tracking DNA activity patterns may someday help women with certain tumor types, research suggests
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Dr. Scott Fosko Inviting Medical Providers to Cutaneous Oncology Symposium 2016 - Mayo Clinic
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Dr. Sanjay Bagaria Inviting Medical Providers to Cutaneous Oncology Symposium 2016 - Mayo Clinic
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Kitchen Cooking Burns a Real Danger for Kids
Establish a 'no kid' zone in part of your kitchen to keep little ones safe
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FDA Issues Safety Warning About Wen Hair Products
FDA Issues Safety Warning About Wen Hair Products
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Pet therapy: Man's best friend as healer
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Second Zika zone confirmed in Miami Beach
Officials report more cases of Zika virus in area that encompasses most of tourist-friendly South Beach
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Gallstones linked to increased heart disease risk
Women with gallstone history may have even greater risk than men
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'Business Diet' a Bad Deal for the Heart
Unhealthy eating on the road linked with early signs of artery clogging, study says
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ADA, CODA seeks public, consumer member nominations
The ADA, through the Council on Dental Education and Licensure, is seeking nominations for individuals to serve as public/consumer representatives on the Commission on Dental Accreditation's Board of Commissioners.
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Early Prostate Cancer Diagnoses Continue to Fall
Decline follows recommendation against routine screening, but experts not sure if trend is good or bad
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Calcium supplements linked to higher dementia risk
Women who've had a stroke may be more at risk
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Possible Local Zika Cases in Miami Beach
If confirmed, a health advisory against travel to the city by pregnant women may follow, unidentified source says
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New cluster of locally transmitted Zika cases in Miami Beach?
This is believed to represent a second area of active Zika transmission in Florida -- which has 35 confirmed locally transmitted cases -- but state and local officials claim the latest reports are "wrong"
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Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use
Marijuana is widely used, especially in adolescents and young adults. In the US, there are about 20 million users (about 7.5% of people aged 12 or older).
Marijuana is a mind-altering (psychoactive) drug. It comes from the hemp plant, cannabis. The plant’s primary drug effects come from the chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or “THC.” Marijuana is smoked, “vaped” (inhaling the vapor), or ingested in foods or teas. Over the last few decades, the concentration of THC in the cannabis plant has been increasing. In addition, the plant extracts are more potent.
Short-term effects of marijuana
Marijuana is often used for its “high,” and can make people feel more relaxed, alter the senses, and cause time distortion. It can also impair thinking, judgment, coordination, and memory. In some people, it may lead to paranoia or anxiety. Physical effects may include bloodshot eyes, dry mouth, slurred speech, and increased heart rate.
These sensations may last up to four hours after inhaling marijuana smoke, or up to 12 hours if consumed, though performance impairments may last for much longer.
Long-term effects of marijuana
Smoking marijuana can irritate the lungs and lead to breathing problems like cough, excess mucus, bronchitis, and worsening of conditions like asthma and cystic fibrosis. It is not clear if smoking marijuana is linked to lung cancer. Marijuana use during pregnancy can also harm a baby’s brain development.
We are learning more about the long-term effects of marijuana, and this leads to even more questions as we realize there is a lot we don’t know. What is clear is that some of the long-term effects correspond to heavy use. However, heavy use is difficult to define given the nature and limitations of past studies, the different ways marijuana and its extracts are used, and the shifts in THC concentration in cannabis.
The biggest health risks appear to be in those who start using as teenagers or young adults when their brains are still developing. In youths who use heavily, studies have shown deterioration in their learning and cognitive thinking that persists into adulthood, even after they have stopped using marijuana. There also appears to be a link between marijuana use and certain mental illnesses. Though most marijuana users will not develop dependence and addiction, it is more common in teenage users.
Medical benefits of marijuana
Medical use of marijuana (“medical marijuana”) is somewhat controversial. In the United States, current FDA-approved medications containing synthetic THC are dronabinol (Marinol capsules, Syndros liquid) and nabilone (Cesamet). These drugs are prescribed as appetite stimulants in AIDS patients and for chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting. They are sometimes used off-label for similar symptoms in other conditions. An oral spray nabiximols (Sativex) is approved in other countries for treatment of multiple sclerosis muscle spasticity and cancer-related pain not managed by other pain medication, and is undergoing further evaluation in the U.S.
Although marijuana can help relieve the symptoms of certain medical conditions, its use is still illegal on a federal level, and because we don’t have data from large, long-term, well-designed studies, the FDA continues to have concerns about potential risks versus benefits. Fortunately, studies on marijuana continue, THC, and cannabidiol (a component of marijuana which does not have the mind-altering effects of THC). Early research shows cannabidiol and its derivatives hold potential promise in additional conditions like drug-resistant epilepsy and some psychiatric disorders (e.g., anxiety, substance use disorders, schizophrenia, and psychosis).
Some states have passed laws, contrary to federal laws, to allow the use of marijuana for medical conditions. Some states have also made the move to decriminalize marijuana use by adults or have similar measures on upcoming ballots. It is unclear what health impact decriminalization of marijuana would have. The experiences of other states and countries that have made these legal changes were varied and unpredictable. The greatest threat would be an increase in adolescent use.
Be cautious if you use marijuana
In the meantime, if you do use marijuana products, do not do so before driving or operating other heavy or dangerous equipment, and stop if you are pregnant. Talk to your doctor about the safety of continued use if you have a heart or lung condition, or are concerned that you might have developed an addiction. Avoid products that are packaged as candy or other edibles if there are children in your household who are more susceptible to a toxic overdose. And talk to your kids about the potential hazards of marijuana, because the risks are particularly high in young people.
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New survey presents troubling picture of how men think about health
Many men were off target when it came to knowing when to get important health screens for blood pressure and colon cancer
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Conflicting reports on Zika hitting Miami Beach
CBS News has learned from health officials that there might be a second area of local Zika transmission in Florida. This is outside the one-square-mile Zika zone in Miami-Dade County. But this new development differs from what is being officially reported. David Begnaud reports from Miami Beach.
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