Monday, October 24, 2016
Most common words doctors say to pregnant women with Zika
There are few comforts physicians can offer pregnant women infected with the Zika virus
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/doctors-pregnant-women-with-zika-virus-in-miami/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/doctors-pregnant-women-with-zika-virus-in-miami/
It’s official: Double-digit rate hikes for Obamacare
The administration confirms an average increase of 25 percent, though most enrollees’ subsidies will cushion the blow
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/its-official-double-digit-rate-hikes-for-obamacare/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/its-official-double-digit-rate-hikes-for-obamacare/
A big question about kids and headaches
More kids are missing school due to chronic headaches, and their parents are missing work, a study at large children's hospital shows
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/headache-hospital-visits-are-up-for-kids-teens/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/headache-hospital-visits-are-up-for-kids-teens/
Brain changes seen in kids after one season of football
A new small study suggests the effect is seen in young players even if they don't get a concussion during play
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/brain-changes-seen-in-kids-after-one-season-of-football/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/brain-changes-seen-in-kids-after-one-season-of-football/
Review Says Calcium Supplements Won't Harm Heart
Other physicians urge caution, however, and say these findings aren't conclusive
From: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/news/20161024/review-says-calcium-supplements-wont-harm-the-heart?src=RSS_PUBLIC
How much is too much? Setting limits on kids' screen time
Pediatrician's group offers guidance on how to manage kids' media use and set the right limits for every age
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/kids-screen-time-media-use-plan-from-parents/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/kids-screen-time-media-use-plan-from-parents/
Nearly 30 percent of U.S. cancer deaths tied to smoking
New research also shows one area of the country is hardest hit by smoking-related cancer deaths
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nearly-30-percent-of-cancer-deaths-tied-to-smoking/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nearly-30-percent-of-cancer-deaths-tied-to-smoking/
IBM CEO on Watson's latest answers for cancer fight
Ginni Rometty describes a "man and machine" era of medicine where A.I. systems like Watson search for the wisest treatments
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ibm-ceo-ginny-rometty-on-watson-artificial-intelligence-answers-for-cancer-treatment/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ibm-ceo-ginny-rometty-on-watson-artificial-intelligence-answers-for-cancer-treatment/
Pregnancy May Boost Stroke Risk in Younger Women
But absolute risk is very small; researchers not sure of reasons why
From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20161024/pregnancy-may-boost-stroke-risk-in-younger-women-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Dr. Gary Roberts takes office as ADA President
Dr. Gary L. Roberts, of Shreveport, Louisiana, took office today as the 153rd president of the American Dental Association.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/dr-gary-roberts-takes-office
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/dr-gary-roberts-takes-office
Smoking Still Takes Big Toll in U.S. Cancer Deaths
Habit is linked to close to one-third of fatal cancers in people 35 and older, study finds
From: http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20161024/smoking-still-takes-big-toll-in-us-cancer-deaths?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Brain Changes Seen in Kids After 1 Football Season
Not yet clear if those changes are lasting or meaningful
From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20161024/brain-changes-seen-in-kids-after-one-season-of-football?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Many Adults Unaware Using E-Cigs Can Hurt Kids
Indoor use promotes harmful nicotine exposure, researchers say
From: http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20161021/many-adults-unaware-that-using-e-cigarettes-can-hurt-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Coffee's Impact a Matter of Genes?
Study seeks to explain why some can enjoy a cup before bed and then sleep, while others can't
From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20161021/coffees-impact-a-matter-of-genes?src=RSS_PUBLIC
New advice to protect babies from SIDS
The latest guidelines from pediatricians say parents should let newborns sleep in the same room -- but not in the same bed. CBS News' Marlie Hall has more on how to help infants sleep safely.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/new-advice-to-protect-babies-from-sids/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/new-advice-to-protect-babies-from-sids/
Why doctors are saying infants should share parents' room
Pediatricians have new sleeping recommendations that they say could save babies' lives
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/doctors-issue-new-advice-to-prevent-sids/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/doctors-issue-new-advice-to-prevent-sids/
Mayo Clinic Minute: Awake brain surgery
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB93HqL5Jjg
Babies Sharing Parents' Room Reduces SIDS Risk
Sleeping nearby -- but not in same bed -- advised for first year, pediatricians' group says
From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20161024/infants-should-share-parents-room-to-help-prevent-sids?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Brain Changes Seen in Kids After 1 Football Season
Not yet clear if those changes are lasting or meaningful
From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20161024/brain-changes-seen-in-kids-after-one-season-of-football?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Dr. Joseph P. Crowley is ADA president-elect
Dr. Joseph P. Crowley, of Cincinnati, was elected president-elect of the American Dental Association on Monday.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/dr-joseph-p-crowley-is-ada-president-elect
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/dr-joseph-p-crowley-is-ada-president-elect
Texas city resumes fluoridation after local dentist advocates
Greenville, Texas — Dr. Jeffrey Nelson said he was among the many health professionals here who didn’t know city officials had stopped adding fluoride to the public water supply to meet optimum levels back in 2013.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/texas-city-resumes-fluoridation-after-local-dentist-advocates
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/texas-city-resumes-fluoridation-after-local-dentist-advocates
Are high-tech sports shoes worth the expense?
Footwear developers are using motion capture technology to create more individualized running shoes
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/are-high-tech-sports-shoes-worth-the-expense/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/are-high-tech-sports-shoes-worth-the-expense/
To gluten or not to gluten?
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To gluten or not to gluten? That is the question that millions of Americans are now asking themselves. You can’t walk into a grocery store or restaurant these days without having to choose between one or the other. The signs are everywhere. “Certified gluten-free” this and “100% gluten free” that. “Hold the gluten” here and “gluten warning” there. Dizzying displays of gluten-free products on store shelves and café counters. What is going on?
Products, products, everywhere but not a drop of gluten
There is no doubt that the recent explosion of available gluten-free foods has been a godsend for people with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks a protein called gluten. Gluten is found in many grains like wheat, barley, and rye, and if consumed it can lead to widespread inflammation in the gut and debilitating pain. Patients can also develop joint pain, fatigue, and anemia, and if left untreated the condition can be life-threatening. The treatment is to avoid all foods with gluten, which can be incredibly difficult given how much grain is in the typical American diet.
But why the recent obsession with going gluten-free in America? Is it because there has been a sudden rise in the number of people with celiac disease? Or is it just the latest diet craze that has turned into a multi-billion-dollar business?
Scientists at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School wanted to find out, so they looked at data on 22,278 people who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys from 2009 to 2014. They found that while the prevalence of celiac disease remained fairly stable over those five years, the number of people who followed a gluten-free diet without having celiac disease more than tripled.
Is going gluten free (if you don’t have to) good for you?
That means that there are lots of people who don’t carry the diagnosis of celiac disease who are buying gluten-free products. But why? The researchers suggest that some gluten-free consumers may not have celiac disease but may have gluten sensitivity, and notice that when they eliminate gluten they feel better. That’s certainly understandable.
But there also appears to be a significant number of people who think gluten-free foods are healthier. Truth is, they’re not. I have interviewed experts in the field who say for the average person who doesn’t have gluten issues, gluten-free foods may actually be less healthy than the real thing. They may contain more sugar and fat to make them taste better and you miss out on some nutrients by avoiding whole grains in your diet.
And while gluten-free foods are more palatable than they were 10 years ago, they often don’t taste that good. Plus, gluten-free products tend to be more expensive.
So if gluten doesn’t make you sick and gluten-free foods can be less healthy, taste bad, and cost more, next time you’re faced with the question of whether to gluten or not to gluten, you might be wiser to reach for the whole grain bread.
The post To gluten or not to gluten? appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Mallika Marshall, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/to-gluten-or-not-to-gluten-2016102410521
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