The complaint alleges British drugmaker Indivior conspired to corner the market on medication used to treat people hooked on heroin
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-states-allege-british-drugmaker-kept-generic-opioid-off-the-market/
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Mayo Clinic Minute: Prescription drugs ─ the changing face of addiction
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lHw0mklkWE
Southern Calif. child diagnosed with leprosy
U.S. sees only about 150 leprosy cases occur each year, and over 95 percent of the population is naturally immune to it
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/southern-california-child-diagnosed-with-leprosy/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/southern-california-child-diagnosed-with-leprosy/
Researcher aims to tackle "implicit bias"
According to research, the majority of Americans show some degree of unconscious negative attitudes towards minorities. Psychologists are trying to find a way to remedy that in certain situations. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/researcher-aims-to-tackle-implicit-bias/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/researcher-aims-to-tackle-implicit-bias/
Report: Scientist first to edit genes of healthy embryos
The Swedish researcher says he hopes the controversial practice will help treat infertility and a variety of diseases
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/scientist-edits-genes-of-healthy-human-embryos-crispr-npr-report/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/scientist-edits-genes-of-healthy-human-embryos-crispr-npr-report/
Campaign to combat infertility stumbles with racist ad
Italy's efforts to reverse one of Europe's lowest birthrates was deemed sexist and racist
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/italy-campaign-to-combat-infertility-stumbles-with-racist-ad/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/italy-campaign-to-combat-infertility-stumbles-with-racist-ad/
Making Mayo's Recipes: Smoked Gouda Vegetable Risotto
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_gd3ADkSdM
Falls a Growing and Deadly Threat for Older Americans
They cause millions of injuries and soaring health care costs, CDC report shows
From: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20160922/falls-a-growing-and-deadly-threat-for-older-americans?src=RSS_PUBLIC
DNA-Based Vaccine Guards Against Zika in Monkey Study
Human safety trials are already under way, researchers add
From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20160922/dna-based-vaccine-guards-against-zika-in-monkey-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Flavorings Boost Toxicity of E-Cigarettes in Lab Study
Increasing device's voltage, to get bigger hit of nicotine, also inflames air passage cells, researcher says
From: http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20160922/flavorings-boost-toxicity-of-e-cigarettes-in-lab-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
New warning about leading cause of injury, death in seniors
A new CDC report warns of the growing risk – and how to reverse the trend
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/falls-leading-cause-of-injury-and-death-among-older-americans/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/falls-leading-cause-of-injury-and-death-among-older-americans/
ADA, Friends of NIDCR urge Congress to ensure 2017 funding
The Association and Friends of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research are asking Congress to approve an omnibus appropriations bill that would allot $430.5 million in 2017 funding.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/ada-friends-of-nidcr-urge-congress-to-ensure-2017-funding
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/ada-friends-of-nidcr-urge-congress-to-ensure-2017-funding
Register for webinar on peer review
The ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs is offering the webinar The Mediator’s Dilemma: Case Studies in Peer Review.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/register-for-webinar
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/register-for-webinar
3M to provide 3,000 introductory dental sealant kits for 2017 Give Kids A Smile
3M will donate 3,000 introductory sealant kits to the ADA Foundation for use during the 2017 Give Kids A Smile program.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/3m-to-provide-3000-introductory-dental-sealant-kits-for-2017-give-kids-a-smile
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/3m-to-provide-3000-introductory-dental-sealant-kits-for-2017-give-kids-a-smile
Prescription drugs: the changing face of addiction(Mayo Clinic Minute series promo)
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so5t4fIwFgE
Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging?
Searching for ways to look and feel young? Be wary of claims touting human growth hormone as an anti-aging regimen.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735
Drug-resistant gonorrhea a growing threat in the U.S.
Officials say the "last line of defense" against this sexually transmitted disease is weakening
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/drug-resistant-gonorrhea-a-growing-threat-in-the-us/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/drug-resistant-gonorrhea-a-growing-threat-in-the-us/
23 Plans Earn Top Mark in Health Insurance Ratings
Twenty-three insurance plans out of more than 1,000 have received the highest score of 5.0, according to new ratings released Thursday from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/20160922/health-insurance-plan-ratings?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Arthritis Drug May Help With Type of Hair Loss
Researchers saw regrowth in patients with the autoimmune disease alopecia areata
From: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/news/20160922/arthritis-drug-may-help-with-type-of-hair-loss?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Do Open Floor Plans Invite Overeating?
Fewer calories are consumed in closed kitchen spaces, study says
From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20160922/do-open-floor-plans-invite-overeating?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces USDA Funding for Ohio Hospital
WILMINGTON, Ohio, Sept. 22, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a $54.6 million Community Facilities program loan to the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon, Ohio, to renovate a critical access hospital that also offers treatment for substance misuse disorders.
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/09/0203.xml&contentidonly=true
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/09/0203.xml&contentidonly=true
China Moves to Reopen Market to U.S. Beef
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement:
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/09/0204.xml&contentidonly=true
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/09/0204.xml&contentidonly=true
Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging?
Searching for ways to look and feel young? Be wary of claims touting human growth hormone as an anti-aging regimen.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735
Cat Scratch Can Sometimes Lead to Serious Illness: CDC
But there's no need to banish your feline friend -- just send fleas packing instead
From: http://pets.webmd.com/news/20160921/cat-scratch-can-sometimes-lead-to-serious-illness-cdc?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to stop popping painkillers
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcENrBVXPsY
Mayo Clinic Minute: What opioids do to your guts
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwC2FNuKf_w
Mayo Clinic Minute: When are opioids OK to take?
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI8NChH9kZc
Mayo Clinic Minute: 2 reasons not to share pain pills
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo-X4BJWcGk
Mayo Clinic Minute: Avoid opioids for chronic pain
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ9u98rALvo
Mayo Clinic Minute: Prescription drugs ─ the changing face of addiction
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lHw0mklkWE
Court bans international company, executives following FTC lawsuit
A federal court has banned a Slovakia-based company and two of its executives from the business directory business following a 2013 suit the U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/court-bans-international-company-executives-following-ftc-lawsuit
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/september/court-bans-international-company-executives-following-ftc-lawsuit
Do Open Floor Plans Invite Overeating?
Fewer calories are consumed in closed kitchen spaces, study says
From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20160922/do-open-floor-plans-invite-overeating?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Your best cycling days may still be ahead
I loved riding my bicycle as a kid, and whizzing along wooded roads with friends on crisp autumn days. For me, the images of blurred leaves and sunshine are still fresh, as are the feelings of freedom, joy, and the wind on my skin. Now, only an occasional bike ride with my children reminds me how much I love cycling.
But there are plenty of reasons to go for a ride, no matter what your age. “It’s fun, it’s socially oriented, and it gets you outside and exercising,” says Dr. Clare Safran-Norton, a physical therapist at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Plus, cycling is an aerobic activity, it’s easy on the joints, and it helps build muscle and bone.
Back in the saddle
Hopping on a bicycle sounds easy enough, but it can be a little more challenging as we get older, with stiff joints that may make it hard to swing a leg over the top tube of a two-wheeler.
Fortunately, bike manufacturers are responding to meet riders’ needs. One option is the step-through bike, a two-wheeler with a low or absent top tube. “I get emails from people who tell me they’re riding for the first time in 20 years,” says Tony Biria of Biria Bicycles, which in 2002 introduced a bicycle to the U.S. with a top tube that’s just six inches off the ground. Beach cruisers and comfort bikes are also popular among older cyclers. All three of these bike types feature high-rise handlebars that enable you to sit upright; wide tires for a smooth ride; shock-absorbing seat posts; and lower top tubes.
Other bike types include tricycles, which are helpful if you are less stable on your feet; and recumbent bikes that allow you to lean back and ride. “If you have spinal stenosis, a recumbent bike puts your spine in a flexed position and gives you pain relief. But if you have a herniated disk, the bike can make the disk bulge more,” says Dr. Safran-Norton.
Gear up
You can make cycling even safer and more comfortable with special equipment.
Cycling clothes have high-tech fibers that wick away moisture. They are usually neon-colored, with reflective material so you’ll be visible to drivers. Bike shorts have a thick pad or chamois to prevent chafing and provide cushioning.
Bicycle seats (called “saddles” in cycling lingo) are available with extra padding, in wide styles that support the pair of bones you sit on. Go even further with a saddle that relieves pressure on the perineum, the area between those bones, behind the genitals. It’s home to nerves and arteries that supply the lower body, and too much pressure here may cause numbness and tingling in the legs. Pressure-relieving saddles may have a “noseless” or horseshoe design.
Prepare before taking to the road
Getting a comfy bike and all the trimmings isn’t enough preparation to hit the road. You’ll want to consult your doctor first, especially if you have heart disease, arthritis, or thinning bones. “If you have osteoporosis, consider riding a tricycle, which is more stable than a two-wheeler, posing less of a fall risk. I’d advise that you don’t ride a bike if you’ve had a recent fracture. Another fall could make it worse,” says Dr. Safran-Norton.
When riding, remember that the seat height should allow a slight bend at your knee. “You don’t want a straight knee at bottom of the pedal stroke, because the bike could be too tall and you could fall off,” says Dr. Safran-Norton.
Other tips:
- wear a helmet
- don’t use clips to keep your feet on the pedals, which can make injuries worse if you fall
- don’t ride alone
- stick to bike paths instead of the street
- stay hydrated before, during, and after your ride
- and use sunscreen and sunglasses.
Minding these safety tips is crucial. Some evidence suggests that bicycle injuries among people over age 45 have risen dramatically since 1998. But as long as you take precautions, cycling is still considered a safe way to exercise, get around, and have fun.
And remember that having fun is really what this is all about. If you enjoy exercising, you’ll be more likely to do it. In the case of cycling, it may even make you feel like a kid again.
Related Post:
The post Your best cycling days may still be ahead appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Heidi Godman http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/best-cycling-days-may-still-ahead-2016092210342
Why the teen years may not be lean years
New research sheds light on what might help explain the current teen obesity problem
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-the-teen-years-may-not-be-lean-years/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-the-teen-years-may-not-be-lean-years/
Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging?
Searching for ways to look and feel young? Be wary of claims touting human growth hormone as an anti-aging regimen.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735
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