10/19/16

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Interview with president of Planned Parenthood Action Fund Cecile Richards

Women's issues and healthcare have been key issues on the 2016 campaign trail. President of Planned Parenthood Action Fund Cecile Richards joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss her perspective on these issues.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/interview-with-president-of-planned-parenthood-action-fund-cecile-richards/

New drug helping inmates kick opioids, stay out of jail

The Kenton County jail is dispensing the drug Vivitrol, which blocks the effects of opioids like heroin and morphine

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/kentucky-jail-pioneering-treatment-for-inmates-addicted-to-oipoids/

Genes may play a role in which women get hot flashes

Researchers say they hope the findings will lead to new treatments to relieve menopause symptoms

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/genes-may-play-a-role-in-which-women-get-hot-flashes-study/

Hot flashes? It may be in your genes

New research from UCLA suggests genetics may determine which women suffer from hot flashes during menopause. CBS News' Chris Martinez reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/hot-flashes-it-may-be-in-your-genes/

Perspire much? There's help for super-sweaty people

Excessive sweating, called hyperhidrosis, is treatable

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/perspire-much-theres-help-for-super-sweaty-people/

STDs at an all-time high in the U.S.

Rates for these three sexually transmitted diseases continue to climb, according to a new government report

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/stds-at-an-unprecedented-high-in-the-u-s/

Digesting Meat Ups Risks for Some Heart Patients

Those with narrowed leg arteries and high levels of the byproduct had higher odds of dying early, study suggests

From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20161019/digestive-byproduct-tied-to-meat-raises-risks-for-some-heart-patients?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Clots May Be the Cause of Fainting in Some Elderly

But doctors don't often suspect pulmonary embolism, researchers say

From: http://www.webmd.com/dvt/news/20161019/clots-may-be-the-cause-of-fainting-in-some-elderly?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Exercise May Help People With Memory Loss

But effects only lasted as long as activity continued, study found

From: http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20161019/exercise-may-help-people-who-already-have-memory-loss?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Portraits of Zika babies

After documenting the Zika crisis for a year, Associated Press photographer Felipe Dana gave his subjects the gift of family portraits

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/zika-babies-with-microcephaly-family-portraits-brazil/

Genetic test aims to identify risk of opioid addiction

A California biotech firm says its test could help spot who's predisposed to painkiller addiction before it’s too late

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/genetic-test-aims-to-identify-people-at-risk-for-opioid-painkiller-addiction/

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hit All-Time High

More prevention efforts needed, agency STD specialists say

From: http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/news/20161019/sexually-transmitted-diseases-hit-all-time-high-cdc?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Is marijuana bad for your bones?

New research finds heavy pot smokers are twice as likely to suffer from this health problem

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/marijuana-bone-health/

This May Be Risky Soon After Weight-Loss Surgery

A suitable interval, plus proper nutrition, key to ensuring healthy mom and baby, study finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20161019/having-baby-too-soon-after-weight-loss-surgery-may-raise-risks?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Sleep Can Affect Male Fertility

Study found too little or too much shuteye linked to reduced chance of pregnancy

From: http://www.webmd.com/men/news/20161019/sleep-can-affect-male-fertility?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Flesh-eating bacteria leads vet to Crossfit

Cindy Martinez, a mom and former Marine, lost two legs, an arm and some fingers to the disease, and then she started working out

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/flesh-eating-bacteria-marine-vet-amputations-crossfit/

This new CT scanner could help horses – and humans

Its robotic technology can scan horses while standing, without anesthesia, which could also work for other species

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/this-new-ct-scanner-could-help-horses-and-humans/

USDA Announces $7.6 Million in Grants to Create Jobs and Grow Economic Opportunity in Rural America

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $7.6 million in grants to support projects that will grow opportunity in rural America through job training and economic development. The grants will support communities in at least 24 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, with several projects spanning communities in multiple states. This investment marks the latest effort at USDA to support the rural economy, which the latest Census data shows is rebounding.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/10/0225.xml&contentidonly=true

After Halloween, celebrate National Brush Day on Nov. 1

To emphasize the importance of brushing for two minutes, twice a day, every day, the Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign is celebrating.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/after-halloween-celebrate

During National Forest Products Week, USDA Announces $7 Million to Expand Wood Products and Wood Energy Markets

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2016 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest up to $7 million in grants for projects designed to expand wood products and wood energy markets that support sustainable forest management, especially in areas with high wildfire risks. These grants are available through the U.S. Forest Service’s Wood Innovations Program.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/10/0226.xml&contentidonly=true

Fighter jet goes pink for breast cancer awareness

The WWII aircraft carrier USS Lexington sports the hot pink fighter jet on deck in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/navy-jet-goes-pink-for-breast-cancer-awareness/

Cold caps help breast cancer patients save their hair

The technique, used for decades in Europe, is almost unknown in the U.S.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cold-cap-treatment-breast-cancer-chemotherapy-women-keep-their-hair/

62-year-old woman gives birth to third child

Feeling "wonderful" as she left the hospital, she encouraged women in their later years to imitate her if they want to

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/62-year-old-woman-gives-birth-to-third-child-in-spain/

Mayo Clinic Minute: Breast cancer, exercise and lymphedema

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSwU2VyAMHo

Researchers Identify Genes Linked to Hot Flashes

Mutations found in women of all races, ethnicities

From: http://www.webmd.com/menopause/news/20161019/researchers-identify-genes-linked-to-hot-flashes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Marijuana May Lower Bone Density

Study finds heavy users have lower bone density than cigarette smokers

From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20161019/marijuana-may-blunt-bone-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC

OMS : Respire la vie – Rentrer chez soi à pied

From: World Health Organization http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMtw65Ck_Sw

Better Way to Treat Seniors' Ankle Fractures?

'Close contact casting' might help many avoid surgery, study suggests

From: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20161018/better-way-to-treat-seniors-ankle-fractures?src=RSS_PUBLIC

CDC Updates Spending Plans to Combat Zika

Some goals: prepare states for future outbreaks, and track virus' effects on the unborn

From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20161018/cdc-updates-spending-plans-to-combat-zika?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mouth and Gut Germs May Be Linked to Migraines

People who get the severe headaches have more nitrate-reducing microbes, researchers say

From: http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/news/20161018/mouth-and-gut-germs-may-be-linked-to-migraines?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Cold caps help breast cancer patients keep hair

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. A new therapy can help reduce one of the most visible side effects: hair loss. Barry Petersen reports on the science behind cold caps.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/cold-caps-help-breast-cancer-patients-keep-hair/

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