Scientists say the man long identified as the source of the virus in the U.S. was just one of many infected with HIV at the beginning of the AIDS crisis
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hiv-patient-zero-gaetan-dugas-wrongfully-blamed-for-aids-epidemic-report-finds/
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Study Discounts 'Patient Zero' Myth in AIDS Crisis
Genetic analysis of 40-year-old blood samples shows many North Americans already infected by late 1970s
From: http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/news/20161026/study-discounts-myth-of-patient-zero-in-us-aids-crisis?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Is Teens' Heart Rate, BP Tied to Mental Ills?
Indicators of schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety might be spotted in physical at 18
From: http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20161026/can-teens-heart-rate-blood-pressure-show-ties-to-mental-ills?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Weight-Loss Surgery Can Help Severely Obese Teens
Boosts kids' health and self-esteem, and appears to be cost-effective over time, study finds
From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20161026/weight-loss-surgery-pays-off-for-severely-obese-teens?src=RSS_PUBLIC
ADA Foundation and ADA 2016 audience raise $13,000 to repair Pakistan clinic; fundraising effort ongoing
The ADA Foundation announced that as of Oct. 25 it has raised more than $13,000 for its Shangla Clinic Project, which will repair a damaged medical and dental clinic in Shangla, Pakistan.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/ada-foundation-and-ada-2016-audience-raise-13000
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/ada-foundation-and-ada-2016-audience-raise-13000
USDA Provides $3.6 Billion for Electric Projects in 31 States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $3.6 billion in loans to fund 82 electric projects in 31 states. These loans will finance infrastructure upgrades, create jobs and improve system operations for rural electric customers nationwide.
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/10/0231.xml&contentidonly=true
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/10/0231.xml&contentidonly=true
UN expert calls junk food a human rights concern
Poor people are forced to choose between economic viability and nutrition, she argues
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/junk-food-is-a-human-rights-concern-un-expert/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/junk-food-is-a-human-rights-concern-un-expert/
Less Labor Pain, Lower Postpartum Depression Risk?
Reduced inflammation one possible reason for the association, researcher says
From: http://www.webmd.com/depression/postpartum-depression/news/20161026/less-labor-pain-lower-postpartum-depression-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
FDA Warns of Dangers From Testosterone Supplements
Many American men take them, but heart and psychological issues can occur, agency says
From: http://www.webmd.com/men/news/20161026/fda-warns-of-dangers-from-testosterone-supplements?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Parent-Led Autism Therapy Shows Lasting Benefits
Early intervention reduced symptom severity years later, study finds
From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20161026/parent-led-autism-therapy-shows-lasting-benefits?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Can you hear me now? PPR spotlights hearing protection devices for dentists
Active noise hearing protection devices are a valuable preventive measure for dentists according to the issue of ADA Professional Product Review.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/can-you-hear-me-now
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/can-you-hear-me-now
Older hip fracture patients face tough odds for recovery
Experts say doctors need to set more realistic expectations for the injured and their families
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/less-than-half-of-older-hip-fracture-patients-fully-recover-study/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/less-than-half-of-older-hip-fracture-patients-fully-recover-study/
Some Seniors Don't Fully Recover From Hip Fracture
Geriatric experts cite need to set realistic expectations for the injured and their families
From: http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/news/20161025/less-than-half-of-older-hip-fracture-patients-fully-recover-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
3 in 4 Teens Think E-Cigarettes Safer Than Tobacco
But devices deliver as much, if not more, nicotine than cigarettes, smoking experts say
From: http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20161025/3-in-4-teens-think-e-cigarettes-safer-than-tobacco-survey?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20046440
Breast cancer chemoprevention: Medicines that reduce breast cancer risk
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/breast-cancer/in-depth/breast-cancer/art-20045353
Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20047971
HPV vaccine: Who needs it, how it works
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hpv-infection/in-depth/hpv-vaccine/art-20047292
Fertility preservation: Understand your options before cancer treatment
Wonder how cancer treatment could affect your fertility? Understand what you can do to preserve your fertility before starting treatment.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/fertility-preservation/art-20047512
Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20046440
Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20047971
Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20046440
Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20047971
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