Family wears helmets in solidarity with baby's flat head treatment

Mom explains to 3-year-old why her baby brother has to wear a helmet, and she has the best response

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/family-wears-helmets-in-solidarity-with-baby-diagnosed-with-plagiocephaly/

Air pollution deaths expected to rise due to climate change

If things don't change, researchers say air pollution worsened by climate change could cost tens of thousands of lives a year

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/air-pollution-deaths-expected-to-rise-because-of-climate-change/

Team Tackle Member KJ Dillon Shares His T1D Story

At this year’s annual Friends for Life Children with Diabetes conference in Orlando, Florida, Crystal Jackson, director of our Safe at School program, spoke with KJ Dillon, a member of our Team Tackle initiative and safety for Houston, about his experience living with type 1 diabetes as an athlete. Dillon received his type 1 diabetes diagnosis the summer before his rookie year at West Virginia University, and was happy to speak to children and their families at the conference about his journey with type 1 diabetes and the importance of always keeping a positive attitude.

Dillon with CWD Conference attendees

Q: When were you diagnosed with type 1 diabetes?

A: I was diagnosed at 17 years old during my senior in high school. I was preparing for college football and was trying to gain weight, but I noticed my weight was going the wrong way. I lost about 20 to 30 lbs. and I was not feeling my best. I told my mom that we had to go to the doctor. At the doctor’s, they told me my blood sugar (glucose) was more than 1,000, and that if I had waited another day, I could have been in a diabetic coma.

Q: How was going back to school after you received your diagnosis?

A: Everything was so new to me and I was so shy about it. I would ask to go to the bathroom to take my shot. I didn’t want to do things around other people. I didn’t want to be judged because I was this super star athlete in high school and homecoming king, and [I didn’t want] people find out about this, so I was nervous but I got over that eventually.

Q: Once they found out, how did your classmates react to your diagnosis?

A: At first, everyone cried, because they thought I was the worst person that this could have happened to since they thought I had such a bright future. But, I told them that it is what it is and you just have to get through it.

Q: What about your teammates? Do they know about your diabetes?

A: My teammates all think they are doctors (laughing). They say, “Don’t do this” or “You’re not supposed to eat that.” I know they’re just looking out for me. But they don’t really know a lot about diabetes, so they can’t really know what to look for. But my close friend on the team and my former roommate, he knows everything about diabetes and helps.

Q: How has diabetes changed your life?

A: Diabetes made me a more responsible person. I used to do a lot of things that were unhealthy for me. It was a blessing in disguise because it made me realize that I have to take care of my body. It taught me that in order to do the things that I want to do, I have to take charge of my health. Now that I have been forced to take care of myself, I feel good.

Q: Do you give any advice to kids managing their diabetes?

A: Take it one day at a time. If you want to play sports or anything, diabetes won’t stop you. Just make sure you take care of yourself and educate yourself. Don’t be like me and learn the hard way. Just make sure you take care of yourself and keep having a positive attitude and outlook on your life.

 

From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2017/07/31/team-tackle-member-kj-dillon-shares-his-t1d-story/

Study: Aspirin Safe for Heart Failure Patients

Large trial comparing it to warfarin finds aspirin not tied to more hospitalizations or deaths

From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/news/20170731/aspirin-safe-for-heart-failure-patients?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Lives and health at risk from climate change

Researchers say the effects of climate change could worsen air pollution and cost tens of thousands of lives per year in the coming decades. Nikki Battiste reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/lives-and-health-at-risk-from-climate-change/

Leaving 'Stroke Belt' Doesn't Lower Dementia Risk

Study found odds for mental decline still higher for those born in certain southeastern U.S. states

From: http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20170731/leaving-stroke-belt-doesnt-lower-dementia-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

'You can imagine the pride I felt'

Dr. Carol Morrow was 15 in 1995 when she stood in the back of a banquet hall about 100 miles west of Denver and watched her father, Dr. Robert Morrow, give a speech the day he was installed as the Colorado Dental Association's 109th president.

From: By Michelle Manchir http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/july/you-can-imagine-the-pride-i-felt

Online searches for suicide rose after "13 Reasons Why"

A new study finds the popular TV series may have triggered a surge in online queries about suicide

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/online-searches-for-suicide-rose-after-13-reasons-why/

This Pizza-Pasta Hybrid Is 'Worst' Restaurant Item

The Center for Science in the Public Interest published its annual listing of the country's most audacious meals and sides.

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20170731/this-pizza-pasta-hybrid-is-worst-restaurant-item?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Another way opioids are taking lives

New data shows a huge increase in drivers killed in car crashes involving opioid painkillers

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/opioid-drugs-car-crash-fatalities-deaths/

Making Mayo's Recipes: Basil Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUqfVmv6U74

Making Mayo's Recipes: Shrimp Kebabs

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Making Mayo's Recipes: Pico de Gallo

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Making Mayo's Recipes: Creole Shrimp

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Making Mayo's Recipes: Roasted Butternut Squash Fries

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJpFVmb2k70

The Most Unhealthy Restaurant Dishes In the U.S.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest published its annual listing of the country's most audacious meals and sides.

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20170731/the-most-unhealthy-restaurant-dishes-in-the-us?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Making Mayo's Recipes: Barley Risotto with Asparagus

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CRcVGqfoCg

Making Mayo's Recipes: Dijon Parmesan Crusted Salmon

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRBh1_fHJ-k

Making Mayo's Recipes: Blackened Sole

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0KYatBqgv8

Making Mayo's Recipes: Chicken Cordon Bleu

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFD8u5s4kXE

Making Mayo's Recipes: Chicken Parmesan

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=husji7xCJGE

Making Mayo's Recipes: Lentil Ragout

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_W4a-ljkWs

Making Mayo's Recipes: Fried Rice with Mushrooms

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT-8M5W5Sec

Making Mayo's Recipes: Whole Wheat Orzo with Roasted Vegetables

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NM1FQA14os

Making Mayo's Recipes: Baked Hush Puppies

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Making Mayo's Recipes: Balsamic Feta Chicken

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78BGkpjR6UU

What It Means to Be Transgender

What does it mean when someone is transgender? What happens when they transition?

From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/transgender-what-it-means?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Does drinking diet soda raise the risk of a stroke?

For diet soda fans, recent news reports linking these popular drinks to higher risk of stroke may have been alarming. A closer look at the study behind the headlines suggests there’s no need to panic. But beverages naturally low in calories are probably a healthier option than artificially sweetened drinks.

The study included 2,888 people ages 45 and older from the long-running Framingham Heart Study, all of whom filled out diet questionnaires up to three times over a seven-year period. People who said they drank at least one artificially sweetened soda a day were about twice as likely to have a stroke over the following decade when compared to those who drank less than one a week. Drinking regular, sugar-sweetened sodas or beverages did not appear to raise stroke risk.

However, these types of studies can’t prove cause and effect, only an association. Also, only 97 people (3%) had strokes during the follow-up, which means only two or three of those strokes could possibly be attributed to drinking diet soda, says Dr. Kathryn Rexrode, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital who co-authored an earlier, larger study looking at soda consumption and stroke risk.

Stroke risk from all sodas?

That study detected a slightly higher risk of stroke in people who drank more than one soda per day, regardless of whether it contained sugar or an artificial sweetener. Although the latest study didn’t detect a higher stroke risk from sugary beverages, that certainly doesn’t suggest they are a better choice than diet sodas. Many studies have already shown that drinking sugary beverages on a regular basis can lead to weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke, she notes.

Possible explanations

In fact, one possible explanation why sugary beverages weren’t linked to stroke in the recent study might be a phenomenon known as survival bias. In this case, that would mean that people who drank a lot of sugar-sweetened beverages may have died earlier from other illnesses such as heart disease.

Conversely, diet beverages may have shown a link to stroke because of a different issue, called reverse causation. In an attempt to be healthier, people who are overweight or have diabetes may be more likely to choose diet drinks over sugary ones. Their heightened stroke risk may result from their health problems rather than their beverage choice. “We might just be measuring the residual impact of obesity and diabetes,” says Dr. Rexrode.

Artificial sweeteners: Other shortcomings

Another conundrum: researchers don’t have any plausible explanation for why artificial sweeteners might increase stroke risk. Still, there may be other reasons to ditch them.

If you use artificial sweeteners to control your weight, you should know that the support for that strategy is pretty shaky. Some evidence suggests that artificial sweeteners make people crave sugary, high-calorie foods, thereby negating the sweetener’s potential to cut your overall calorie intake. And some experts believe that people who use these high-intensity sweeteners (which are hundreds of times sweeter than sugar) may come to find naturally sweet foods, such as fruit, less appealing and less-sweet foods, such as vegetables, downright unpalatable. If so, those people might be missing out on the many heart-protecting nutrients found in fresh, natural foods.

But Dr. Rexrode isn’t a stickler when it comes to diet soda. “I encourage my patients to eliminate regular soda and other sugar-sweetened drinks to avoid empty calories,” she says. “But if someone says they can’t do without a Coke in the morning to wake up, I’ll encourage them to switch to coffee or diet Coke.” Water is an even better choice, however. “There are a lot of ways to make it more appealing, both visually and taste-wise.” she adds. Try flavoring flat or sparkling water with a splash of fruit juice, or add frozen fruit, cucumber, or crushed mint.

The post Does drinking diet soda raise the risk of a stroke? appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Julie Corliss http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/drinking-diet-soda-raise-risk-stroke-2017073112109

Mayo Clinic Minute: What happens when you vocal fry

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwUEu3McHg8

Huge Spike Seen In Fatal Crashes Linked To Opioids

Two decades of U.S. data show another way these prescription medications are taking lives

From: http://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/news/20170731/huge-spike-seen-in-fatal-crashes-linked-to-opioids?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Infectious Diseases A-Z: Will eating undercooked pork make you sick?

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W4BoYudtTk

Austin PD pulls Ford Explorers off the road amid carbon monoxide fears

Federal regulators have expanded their investigation into reports exhaust was leaking into the passenger cabin of Ford Explorers

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/austin-police-pull-ford-explorers-off-the-road-amid-carbon-monoxide-fears/

Morning Rounds: Health disparities in childhood, diet's role in battling MS

Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss a report this week from the Centers for Disease Control highlighting some of the health issues that face America's children, the role diet may play in the fight against multiple sclerosis and how technology is improving the lives of children with cerebral palsy.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/morning-rounds-health-disparities-in-childhood-diets-role-in-battling-ms/

One family's quest to bring a new kind of wheelchair to toddlers

Bella Shorr's uncle used a plan he found on the internet to construct a wheelchair with a bumbo-like seat for kids, some tires and a wooden board

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/bella-shorr-bellas-bumbas-wheelchairs-spina-bifida/

Trump supporters in Georgia "soul searching" after GOP health care bill fails

For many Republicans, the failed Senate bills to repeal and replace Obamacare represent a promise unfulfilled. Mark Strassmann spoke to three conservatives in Georgia about how they want the party to move forward.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/trump-supporters-in-georgia-soul-searching-after-gop-health-care-bill-fails/

Senate GOP's last-ditch Obamacare replacement bill fails in dramatic overnight vote

While most Americans were sleeping, the 7-year Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare died on the floor of the Senate. GOP Sens. John McCain, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins joined all 48 Democrats in opposing the so-called "skinny repeal" bill. Nancy Cordes reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/senate-gops-last-ditch-obamacare-replacement-bill-fails-in-dramatic-overnight-vote/

FDA Looks to Reduce Nicotine in Cigarettes

Goal is to combat smoking by making it less addictive

From: http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20170728/fda-looks-to-reduce-nicotine-in-cigarettes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Generic Eye Drops for Seniors Could Save Millions

Medicare is billed more than $1 billion annually for glaucoma treatments alone, researchers say

From: http://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/news/20170728/generic-eye-drops-for-seniors-could-save-millions?src=RSS_PUBLIC

NJ issues new rules after lawsuit by Ebola-quarantined nurse

Attorneys said the decision was the result of a lawsuit filed by Kaci Hickox​, a nurse who had been working in Sierra Leone during the deadly Ebola outbreak​ in 2014

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/attorneys-nj-issues-new-rules-after-lawsuit-by-ebola-quarantined-nurse/

Making Mayo's Recipes: Roasted Green Beans

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJreRAUUedA

Making Mayo's Recipes: Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XSACoVBV0g

Making Mayo's Recipes: Six Grain Hot Cereal

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RcQCg2Snuw

Making Mayo's Recipes: Sweet Potato Souffle

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsQ4bXgvw7w

FDA announces new tobacco plan, postpones deeming rule

The Food and Drug Administration said July 28 it is developing a comprehensive plan to "alter cigarette addiction" as well as delaying the 2016 final rule expanding the agency's regulation of tobacco products.

From: By Jennifer Garvin http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/july/fda-announces-new-tobacco-plan-postpones-deeming-rule

Warning issued about synthetic marijuana after 9 deaths

Nine people have died after using the drug this month in the nation's largest city

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-zealand-warns-about-synthetic-marijuana-after-9-deaths/

Slug-inspired glue patches beating hearts

It's not available in operating rooms just yet but it could potentially be approved much more quickly for applications such as closing skin wounds

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/slug-inspired-glue-patches-beating-hearts/

Mayo Clinic Minute: Robotics refine knee replacement

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmChIGikLIU

Nomination deadline near for evidence-based dentistry awards

The ADA and the American Association for Dental Research are in search of dental educators and clinicians who have made significant contributions to implement and advance evidence-based dentistry.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/july/nomination-deadline-near-for-evidence-based-dentistry-awards

Donor Kidneys Rejected by Centers 7 Times on Average

Study suggests centers are often appropriately picky, but one specialist says patients should have a say in these choices

From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20170727/centers-reject-donor-kidneys-7-times-on-average?src=RSS_PUBLIC

House Republicans dumbfounded by failure to repeal Obamacare in Senate

There are deep divisions within the House Republican Conference about the next steps on health care

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-republicans-dumbfounded-by-failure-to-repeal-obamacare-in-senate/

Could alcohol lower your diabetes risk?

A daily drink or two may provide a bit of protection, study suggests, but some experts are skeptical

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/diabetes-risk-alcohol-study/

Making Mayo's Recipes: Stuffed Quinoa Peppers

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFIncvrOM9A

Making Mayo's Recipes: Stuffed Acorn Squash

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTzPsBU-js4

Making Mayo's Recipes: Spinach and Mushroom Souffle

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5wYna3dRqk

American Association of Retiring Dentists holding annual meeting in October

Alan Roadburg, Ph.D., the author of "Life After Dentistry: Retirement Readiness Lifestyle," will be the featured speaker at the ninth annual meeting of the American Association of Retiring Dentists.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/july/american-association-of-retiring-dentists-holding-annual-meeting-in-october

In Navajo Nation visit, ADA leaders listen, offer support

Understanding that oral health care challenges remain prevalent in Native American communities, a delegation of organized dentistry leaders had one clear goal when they met with those working to improve health care outcomes in the Navajo Nation: to foster and maintain a working relationship.

From: By Kimber Solana http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/july/in-navajo-nation-visit-ada-leaders-listen-offer-support

JADA: Caries experience in permanent teeth in older kids unchanged in last decade

While the oral health status of young children has improved in the previous decade, older children and adolescents' oral health has changed little, according to research published in the August issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

From: By Michelle Manchir http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/july/jada-caries-experience-in-permanent-teeth-in-older-kids-unchanged-in-last-decade

Could a Little Alcohol Lower Your Diabetes Risk?

Daily drink or two may provide a bit of protection, study suggests, but one expert skeptical

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20170727/could-a-little-alcohol-lower-your-diabetes-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

'Eye Freckles' May Predict Sun-Related Problems

The spots could be linked to higher risk of cataracts, macular degeneration, study says

From: http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/news/20170728/eye-freckles-may-predict-sun-related-problems?src=RSS_PUBLIC

‘Skinny Repeal’ Bill Dies in Senate Vote

U.S. Sen. John McCain casts deciding vote as GOP suffers setback on changes to Affordable Care Act.

From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20170728/skinny-repeal-bill-dies-in-senate-vote?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Making Mayo's Recipes: Soft Chocolate Cake

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PTVjZIRUH4

Making Mayo's Recipes: Herbed Asiago Polenta

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJN0ejncEYc

Making Mayo's Recipes: Citrus Vinaigrette

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmH67K-ivS0

Making Mayo's Recipes: Brown Sugared Pork Tenderloin Stir Fry

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOCGzig14TQ

Researchers See Clues to Cause of Chronic Fatigue

Study suggests body amplifies fatigue signals, even during periods of rest

From: http://www.webmd.com/chronic-fatigue-syndrome/news/20170727/researchers-see-clues-to-cause-of-chronic-fatigue?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Exercise today and look better tomorrow…(really)

Many of us are not happy with our physical appearance. We want to change ourselves, to be more like the current ideal projected on magazine covers, billboards, TV, movies… Indeed, there is a multibillion-dollar industry built around people’s desire to look “better.”

I think we all have an idea that our society’s obsession with body image is not entirely healthy, and it isn’t. There is plenty of research showing that poor body image is associated with depression and eating disorders, particularly among women.

Research also has shown that exercise can improve a person’s own body image, regardless of any actual change in their body. One study showed that just 30 minutes of physical activity had a significant positive effect on women’s body image. But why is this?

A small study published in the journal Psychology of Sport and Exercise tested various hypotheses. They recruited 75 college-age women who were dissatisfied with their physical appearance, as measured by several previously validated questionnaires. Only women of normal weight, without major medical problems and who were already moderately active, were chosen to participate.

The questionnaires measured how these women felt about their appearance, weight, fat percentage, fitness, endurance, strength, confidence in their ability to exercise, energy levels, and stress. They were also asked how much they enjoyed exercise. Then, half of the women exercised vigorously for 30 minutes (on an exercise bike, to between 65% and 85% of their maximum heart rate) while the other half sat in a room and read magazines (but not fashion or fitness magazines, only National Geographic!). Then they all repeated the questionnaires, right away and again 20 minutes later.

The women who exercised felt significantly thinner and stronger immediately, and still felt that way 20 minutes after exercising. The authors suggest that these positive changes may last longer than 20 minutes, and thus may help to explain why people who exercise regularly have better self-images regardless of any actual change in their appearance. They call for further research examining different types of exercise and extending the post-exercise study time.

Though this is a small study, it does support prior findings. I think it’s safe to say that exercise is clearly associated with improvements in body image, and there is little downside. I already recommend regular exercise to my patients who suffer from depression, and for those who also suffer from poor self-image, this recommendation could be even more important.

The post Exercise today and look better tomorrow…(really) appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Monique Tello, MD, MPH http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/want-look-better-mirror-tomorrow-exercise-today-2017072812096

Angelina Jolie opens up about struggles with Bell's palsy

Angelina Jolie is opening up about her latest health struggles for the first time after a tumultuous year. For September's issue of Vanity Fair, the Hollywood star reveals she was diagnosed with Bell's palsy in 2016. The condition is a temporary facial paralysis, which affects about 40,000 Americans each year. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to talk about symptoms and treatment of the disease.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/angelina-jolie-opens-up-about-struggles-with-bells-palsy/

Judge pulls order offering lower sentences in exchange for birth control procedures

Judge Sam Benningfield in White County, Tennessee, initiated program to combat rise in infants who are born addicted to opioids

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-rescinds-controversial-order-offering-reduced-sentences-birth-control-procedures/

Senate turns to "skinny repeal" in Obamacare replacement battle

After attempts to pass a more substantial health care bill failed, GOP leaders are honing in on the so-called "skinny repeal," which would eliminate just a few key parts of Obamacare and leave much of the legislation in place. Nancy Cordes has more.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/senate-turns-to-skinny-repeal-in-obamacare-replacement-battle/

Eliminate hepatitis: WHO

New WHO data from 28 countries - representing approximately 70% of the global hepatitis burden - indicate that efforts to eliminate hepatitis are gaining momentum. Published to coincide with World Hepatitis Day, the data reveal that nearly all 28 countries have established high-level national hepatitis elimination committees (with plans and targets in place) and more than half have allocated dedicated funding for hepatitis responses.

On World Hepatitis Day, WHO is calling on countries to continue to translate their commitments into increased services to eliminate hepatitis. This week, WHO has also added a new generic treatment to its list of WHO-prequalified hepatitis C medicines to increase access to therapy, and is promoting prevention through injection safety: a key factor in reducing hepatitis B and C transmission.

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2017/eliminate-hepatitis/en/index.html

Energy and Commerce passes Action for Dental Health bill

The House Energy and Commerce Committee July 27 unanimously passed the Action for Dental Health Act of 2017.

From: By Jennifer Garvin http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/july/energy-and-commerce-passes-action-for-dental-health-bill

Do e-cigarettes help tobacco smokers quit?

The popularity of vaping may be tied to more people quitting traditional smoking, a new study finds

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/do-e-cigarettes-help-tobacco-smokers-quit/

Man feels "great" after surviving 98 brain tumors

"I feel great, you know. Normal as — normal, whatever normal is"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/father-of-2-feels-great-after-surviving-98-cancerous-brain-tumors/

Hearing Loss Rates Steady for U.S. Teens: Study

Vaccine that prevents ear infections may have counterbalanced surge in headphone use, expert says

From: http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/ear-infection/news/20170727/hearing-loss-rates-steady-for-us-teens-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Binge Drinking Rates Dropping on College Campuses

But study also shows those rates are rising for young adults who are not in school

From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20170727/binge-drinking-rates-dropping-on-college-campuses?src=RSS_PUBLIC

#AsktheMayoMom about Sports Injuries and Concussions in Young Athletes

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClqsfqfO51c

Suspected Case of Zika Discovered in Texas

Suspected Case of Mosquito-Transmitted Zika in Texas

From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20170727/suspected-case-of-zika-discovered-in-texas?src=RSS_PUBLIC

ADA giving away new brochure about acetaminophen safety

To help promote awareness of acetaminophen overdose risk, the ADA is giving away 25-copy packs of the new patient education brochure "Get Dental Pain Relief Safely: Tell Your Dentist About the Medications You are Taking."

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/july/ada-giving-away-new-brochure-about-acetaminophen-safety

'Time for our generation to lead'

In the past, getting new dentists involved in organized dentistry felt almost like pulling teeth, said Dr. David Manzanares, secretary treasurer of the New Mexico Dental Association.

From: By Kimber Solana http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/july/time-for-our-generation-to-lead

Judge approves end-of-life plan for critically ill infant

Order comes after Charlie Gard's parents, hospital disagreed on what should happen to infant

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/charlie-gard-moved-hospice-taken-off-life-support-judge-rules/

In U.S. first, scientists edit genes of human embryos

The controversial step, using a technique called CRISPR, is aimed toward someday helping babies avoid inherited diseases

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/crispr-scientists-edit-genes-of-human-embryos/

Premyeloid and Bone Marrow Failure Genomics Clinic

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMHGfnF463o

Report: Interior secretary called Alaska's senators to threaten them over health care vote

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, opposed a motion to proceed Tuesday to open debate on health care

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/report-interior-secretary-called-alaskas-senators-to-threaten-them-over-health-care-vote/

Ketogenic diet: Is the ultimate low-carb diet good for you?

Recently, many of my patients have been asking about a ketogenic diet. Is it safe? Would you recommend it? Despite the recent hype, a ketogenic diet is not something new. In medicine, we have been using it for almost 100 years to treat drug-resistant epilepsy, especially in children. In the 1970s, Dr. Atkins popularized his very-low-carbohydrate diet for weight loss that began with a very strict two-week ketogenic phase. Over the years, other fad diets incorporated a similar approach for weight loss.

What is a ketogenic diet?

In essence, it is a diet that causes the body to release ketones into the bloodstream. Most cells prefer to use blood sugar, which comes from carbohydrates, as the body’s main source of energy. In the absence of circulating blood sugar from food, we start breaking down stored fat into molecules called ketone bodies (the process is called ketosis). Once you reach ketosis, most cells will use ketone bodies to generate energy until we start eating carbohydrates again. The shift, from using circulating glucose to breaking down stored fat as a source of energy, usually happens over two to four days of eating fewer than 20 to 50 grams of carbohydrates per day. Keep in mind that this is a highly individualized process, and some people need a more restricted diet to start producing enough ketones.

Because it lacks carbohydrates, a ketogenic diet is rich in proteins and fats. It typically includes plenty of meats, eggs, processed meats, sausages, cheeses, fish, nuts, butter, oils, seeds, and fibrous vegetables. Because it is so restrictive, it is really hard to follow over the long run. Carbohydrates normally account for at least 50% of the typical American diet. One of the main criticisms of this diet is that many people tend to eat too much protein and poor-quality fats from processed foods, with very few fruits and vegetables. Patients with kidney disease need to be cautious because this diet could worsen their condition. Additionally, some patients may feel a little tired in the beginning, while some may have bad breath, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and sleep problems.

Are there benefits of a ketogenic diet?

We have solid evidence showing that a ketogenic diet reduces seizures in children, sometimes as effectively as medication. Because of these neuroprotective effects, questions have been raised about the possible benefits for other brain disorders such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorders, autism, and even brain cancer. However, there are no human studies to support recommending ketosis to treat these conditions.

Weight loss is the primary reason my patients use the ketogenic diet. Previous research shows good evidence of a faster weight loss when patients go on a ketogenic or very low carbohydrate diet compared to participants on a more traditional low-fat diet, or even a Mediterranean diet. However, that difference in weight loss seems to disappear over time.

A ketogenic diet also has been shown to improve blood sugar control for patients with type 2 diabetes, at least in the short term. There is even more controversy when we consider the effect on cholesterol levels. A few studies show some patients have increase in cholesterol levels in the beginning, only to see cholesterol fall a few months later. However, there is no long-term research analyzing its effects over time on diabetes and high cholesterol.

What’s the bottom line?

A ketogenic diet could be an interesting alternative to treat certain conditions, and may accelerate weight loss. But it is hard to follow and it can be heavy on red meat and other fatty, processed, and salty foods that are notoriously unhealthy. We also do not know much about its long-term effects, probably because it’s so hard to stick with that people can’t eat this way for a long time. It is also important to remember that “yo-yo diets” that lead to rapid weight loss fluctuation are associated with increased mortality. Instead of engaging in the next popular diet that would last only a few weeks to months (for most people that includes a ketogenic diet), try to embrace change that is sustainable over the long term. A balanced, unprocessed diet, rich in very colorful fruits and vegetables, lean meats, fish, whole grains, nuts, seeds, olive oil, and lots of water seems to have the best evidence for a long, healthier, vibrant life.

The post Ketogenic diet: Is the ultimate low-carb diet good for you? appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Marcelo Campos, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ketogenic-diet-is-the-ultimate-low-carb-diet-good-for-you-2017072712089

Melanoma Isn't the Only Serious Skin Cancer

Squamous cell carcinoma is far more common and also dangerous if untreated, dermatologist says

From: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20170727/melanoma-isnt-the-only-serious-skin-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Eczema Can Take a Toll on Adults

The chronic skin condition may interfere with daily life, expert says

From: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20170727/eczema-can-take-a-toll-on-adults?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Making Mayo's Recipes: Basil pesto stuffed mushrooms

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-65yox3dzc

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/august

Angelina Jolie opens up about struggles with Bell's palsy

Angelina Jolie is opening up about her latest health struggles for the first time after a tumultuous year. For September's issue of Vanity Fair, the Hollywood star reveals she was diagnosed with Bell's palsy in 2016. The condition is a temporary facial paralysis, which affects about 40,000 Americans each year. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to talk about symptoms and treatment of the disease.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/angelina-jolie-opens-up-about-struggles-with-bells-palsy/

State Dept. issues warning about tainted alcohol in Mexico

The State Department is warning travelers to consume alcohol in moderation and get medical help if they feel sick while staying at resorts in Mexico after multiple reports of blackouts from possibly tainted alcohol have occurred in recent months. More than 1.4 million gallons of tainted alcohol has been seized from Mexico since 2010, with some of it said to contain pure industrial ethanol. David Begnaud reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/state-dept-issues-warning-about-tainted-alcohol-in-mexico/

More E-Cigarettes, Fewer Tobacco Smokers?

Popularity of 'vaping' tied to increase in smoking cessation, study finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20170726/more-e-cigarettes-fewer-tobacco-smokers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

WHO: Global Influenza Surveillance, 65 Years of Collaboration

From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VatrQSXWt48

WHO: How to give a safe injection?

From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzv4wkQkqQo

What is a "skinny repeal" and can it pass the Senate?

As amendments to the Senate health care bill continue to fail, there appears to be one version that could squeak through

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-is-a-skinny-repeal-and-can-it-pass-the-senate/

10 governors, including Republicans, come out against Obamacare "skinny repeal"

Ohio's John Kasich and Nevada's Brian Sandoval among group of governors urging Senate to reject proposal

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/10-governors-including-republicans-against-obamacare-skinny-repeal-health-care/

Kids’ viral video helps their mom get new kidney

The video went viral, and months later their mom received a life-saving transplant

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/kids-viral-video-helps-their-mom-get-new-kidney/

Angelina Jolie's Bell’s palsy diagnosis sparks questions

The actress opened up about her health struggles in the latest issue of Vanity Fair

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/angelina-jolie-bells-palsy-diagnosis/

Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating male hair loss

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98nrCj5Tnw8

Obamacare repeal bill fails in Senate vote

Republicans needed a simple majority, 51 votes, rather than a supermajority to pass it because they were using the budget reconciliation process

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/obamacare-repeal-bill-fails-in-senate-vote/

When is it time to get bariatric surgery?

New research looks at the impact of starting weight on how well bariatric surgery patients fare a year later

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/bariatric-surgery-weight-loss-obesity-results/

Robotic Device May Help Kids With Cerebral Palsy

Those with condition known as 'crouch gait' had better posture and balance after 15 training sessions

From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20170726/robotic-device-may-kids-with-cerebral-palsy?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Wellness Wednesday: Hold a lunge

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYboQcvR-UM

Don't Wait to Add Lbs Before Weight-Loss Surgery

Best results seen for those with pre-op BMI of less than 40, study says

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20170726/dont-wait-to-add-lbs-before-weight-loss-surgery?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Can Suicide Tries Spread Among Soldiers?

Increased risk seen within Army unit if another member had tried to take own life in previous year

From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20170726/can-suicide-tries-spread-among-soldiers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Sick baby's parents face decision over where he should die

Judge says he will decide where Charlie Gard goes unless parents, hospital reach agreement

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/charlie-gard-parents-urged-make-end-of-life-plan-great-ormond-street-hospital/

Dr. Agus on football brain study: "This is a major issue"

In a conversation on "CBS This Morning," Dr. David Agus spoke about the concern of CTE affecting football players of all ages.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/dr-agus-football-brain-study-cte/

Making Mayo's Recipes: Baked Brie Envelopes

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiOx5zN_ICw

Widow of slain cop gives birth to their daughter 31 months after his death

The widow of slain New York City Detective Wenjian Liu gives birth to their child more than two years after his death

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/widow-of-slain-nypd-detective-wenjian-liu-gives-birth-to-their-daughter/

"Thrilling": Scientists build DNA from scratch to alter life's blueprint

The work is part of a controversial pursuit aimed at creating custom-made DNA codes to be inserted into living cells to change how they function, or even provide a treatment for diseases

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/scientists-build-dna-from-scratch-to-alter-lifes-blueprint/

Sperm counts continue to plummet, study finds

The continued decline raises concerns about male fertility, and also male health in general, researchers say

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sperm-counts-continue-to-plummet-in-western-nations-study/

Nanomedicine and Extracellular Vesicles Lab

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1VtQhIvBHU

Can probiotics help treat depression and anxiety?

There is a lot of interest right now in the human microbiome (the populations of bacteria that live in various parts of the body, including the intestine, skin, and lungs). We now know that there are approximately 10 times as many bacterial cells as human cells in the body. The vast majority of these bacterial cells are in the intestinal tract, and they serve many purposes, including digesting foods, manufacturing certain vitamins (for example, vitamin K), and regulating our immune system. Researchers are actively studying whether changes in intestinal bacteria can increase the risk of chronic illnesses, such as obesity or inflammatory bowel disease.

Is the way to your brain through your stomach?

Interest is also developing in the so-called “brain-gut axis.” It has been theorized that changes in intestinal bacteria may play a role in neuropsychiatric conditions such as anxiety or depression. The intestine has its own separate nervous system, and generates many of the same neurotransmitters (including acetylcholine and serotonin) that the brain generates. These neurotransmitters are very important in promoting gut motility, and too much or too little of them may result in constipation or diarrhea. Similarly, we believe that the brain and the gut can talk to each other. Therefore, it is possible that anxiety and depression may trigger abdominal pain or other GI symptoms. It is also possible that gastrointestinal conditions such as chronic abdominal pain or constipation might also result in anxiety or depression.

Can probiotics treat chronic conditions (physical and mental)?

If, in theory, bacteria have a role in these chronic conditions, perhaps changing the intestinal bacteria by adding probiotics (“good bacteria”) might help treat chronic illnesses. Probiotics have been utilized widely in countries like China and Japan for decades, primarily in the form of fermented milk. In addition, there are a number of animal studies that suggest probiotics may be helpful for conditions like diarrhea or colitis. Unfortunately, probiotics have not yet been shown to treat much human disease.

A recent article in Annals of General Psychiatry reviewed the currently available medical literature on using probiotics to treat anxiety and depression. The doctors identified 10 studies that were well done (in other words blinded and placebo-controlled), and looked at each study in depth. All of these studies had relatively small numbers of patients, ranging as from as few as 42 to as many as 124. The results of these studies were mixed; some suggested that there may be mild benefits of taking probiotics if you have anxiety or depression while other studies showed no benefit. Overall, the authors concluded “the clinical effects of probiotics on mental health have yet to be studied comprehensively.”

The bottom line

While it is tempting to hope that probiotics may be used to treat anxiety or depression, at this point there are no compelling data that suggest a true benefit. Since most probiotics are relatively safe, taking them for this reason probably falls into the “doesn’t hurt, and might help” category. However, probiotics are probably not a substitute for standard care such as cognitive behavioral therapy, or FDA-approved drugs to treat depression or anxiety. More research as needed in the future, that should try to identify which strains of bacteria are the most effective and the best dose of bacteria to take to treat these conditions.

The post Can probiotics help treat depression and anxiety? appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Athos Bousvaros, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-probiotics-help-treat-depression-anxiety-2017072612085

World-class athlete takes unconventional approach to help drug addicts

By putting people's hearts under extreme pressure, Ryan Burke believes he can retrain their brains

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/athlete-develops-unconventional-program-to-treat-opioid-addiction-outdoors/

Teen Suicide: “The Time for Secrecy Is Over”

As growing numbers of young people take their lives, public officials and mental health experts say teachers and parents need to talk about suicide to help with prevention.

From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20170725/teen-suicide-time-for-secrecy-is-over?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Wyatt Decker, M.D.: Vice President - Mayo Clinic

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koAVJdjzKYo

HIV Treatment Protects Healthy Partner From Virus

Study of gay couples duplicates findings of earlier research

From: http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/news/20170725/hiv-treatment-protects-healthy-partner-from-virus?src=RSS_PUBLIC

$100 Sweetens the Pot for a Colonoscopy

Study found those who were offered cash to get cancer screening were twice as likely to do so

From: http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/news/20170725/100-sweetens-the-pot-for-a-colonoscopy?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Dr. Agus on new football brain study: "This is a major issue"

The largest study of brain trauma in football players reveals the risks to players of all ages. Researchers at Boston University examined the brains of 111 deceased NFL players. They found signs of the disease CTE in 110 players. Families of the former players donated the brains after they suspected injuries. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to talk about results of the study, athletes' potential to sustain head injuries and how to prevent CTE.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/dr-agus-on-new-football-brain-study-this-is-a-major-issue/

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake, WFP Executive Director, David Beasley and WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, following their joint visit to Yemen

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake, WFP Executive Director, David Beasley and WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, following their joint visit to Yemen

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/statements/2017/joint-visit-yemen/en/index.html

Senate GOP's Obamacare repeal and replace plan fails to secure enough votes

Tuesday's proposal required 60 votes instead of the 51 votes allowed under reconciliation

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-gop-obamacare-repeal-replace-plan-fails-procedural-vote/

After health care vote, McCain urges senators to work together

Sen. John McCain voted to begin debate on a GOP health care bill, then unleashed some straight talk about its long-term prospects. As protests popped up, the 80-year-old senator, who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer, said it's not too late to chart a different course. Nancy Cordes reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/after-health-care-vote-mccain-urges-senators-to-work-together/

Can you keep your mind sharp by playing so-called brain games?

Brain training games tout cognitive benefits such as improved memory, brain speed and attention -- but a new report challenges those claims

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/report-brain-training-games-cognitive-benefits-claims/

Money can buy happiness, study says, but there's a catch

New research finds people feel more satisfied with their lives if they spend a little extra cash this way

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/money-can-buy-happiness-study-says-but-theres-a-catch/

Senate votes to open debate on health care reform -- live updates

Republican senators have secured 51 votes to proceed on health care legislation

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-health-care-bill-vote-25-jul-live-updates/

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Papayas

Dozens sickened in at least 12 states; one death attributed to the outbreak.

From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20170725/salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-papayas?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Sperm Counts Continue to Fall in Western Nations

How this might affect male fertility isn't clear, researchers say

From: http://www.webmd.com/men/news/20170725/sperm-counts-continue-to-fall-in-western-nations?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mayo Clinic Minute: Get smart about smoothies

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6S_P2WDOgU

U.S. Kids Overdosing on Dietary Supplements

Children under age 6 most often affected, study finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20170725/us-kids-overdosing-on-dietary-supplements?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Brain disease found in over 100 former football players

Study finds widespread evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE​, a brain disease linked with repeated head blows

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/brain-disease-cte-found-in-most-former-football-players-in-large-report/

Critically ill baby's parents want to take him home to die

11-month-old infant's parents have already dropped long legal battle to get him experimental treatment

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/charlie-gard-parents-ask-judge-take-baby-home-die/

Huge Number of Brain Injuries in Football Players

Study of donated brains of deceased players found 99% had specific brain disease.

From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20170725/huge-number-of-brain-injuries-in-football-players?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Bernard R. Bendok, M.D.: Neurosurgeon - Mayo Clinic

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZCGuZZ_Bj4

Single mom with two failing kidneys saved by stranger

Two women, once strangers living in the same town, are now connected for life

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/single-mom-with-two-failing-kidneys-saved-by-stranger/

House will be "on call" if Senate passes a health care bill

The House is currently scheduled to go on recess at the end of the week for the month of August and not return until September

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/house-will-be-on-call-if-senate-passes-a-health-care-bill/

"Anti-statin" trend puts lives at risk, experts warn

"Unfortunately, we're in an era now where, with the internet, people with fringe views like this can gain the upper hand"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/anti-statin-trend-putting-lives-at-risk-experts-warn/

Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 myths about fibroids

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY9Hw3FjdrA

ADA supports new IHS credentialing system legislation

The ADA supports the medical credentialing system provision of the Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2017, ADA President-elect Joseph P. Crowley July 20 told the Western Caucus Foundation.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/july/ada-supports-new-ihs-credentialing-system-legislation

Is Anti-Statin 'Internet Cult' Threatening Lives?

Internet-fueled movement has heart experts concerned about potential consequences

From: http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20170724/is-anti-statin-internet-cult-threatening-lives?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The dangers of stopping cholesterol medication

Fifty-six million Americans fall under the guidelines to take a statin to reduce cholesterol, but a new study says only about half take them. Many start the medication, but abandon it after two years. The study highlights the dangers of ending statin therapy, including heart attacks and death. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why people stop taking the medicine, the risks of abandoning the medication and misconceptions associated with the drug.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/the-dangers-of-stopping-cholesterol-medication/

When to worry about your child’s fever

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Fevers worry parents; they scare them sometimes. I understand why. After all, fevers can be a sign of something serious — and at the beginning of one, it’s hard to know whether it’s going to turn out to be something serious.

Most of the time, it isn’t serious. Fevers are very common. They are part of how the body fights infection. The average child will get several viral infections a year — which means several fevers. The vast majority of fevers are nothing to worry about, and pass in a day or two.

Sometimes, though, parents should worry. Here are some circumstances when you should be worried about a fever and seek medical attention immediately:

• If your child is less than 3 months old. While most fevers in newborns turn out just fine, their defenses are still getting up and going and they aren’t very good at telling us what hurts.
• If the fever is accompanied by a dark rash (small or larger spots, flat or raised) that looks almost like a bruise and doesn’t get paler when you press on it. This can be a sign of a serious infection.
• If your child is extremely sleepy or extremely irritable. This always worries doctors. Kids are often sleepy and cranky when they get sick. What I’m talking about here is when that sleepiness and crankiness get severe. If you aren’t sure whether your child’s symptoms are severe, call and talk to your doctor (or the person on call).
• If your child has severe pain, or difficulty moving any part of the body (like the neck).
• If your child has trouble breathing, or is breathing more quickly or forcefully than usual. It could be a sign of a serious lung infection.
• If your child has a condition, or is taking a medication, that makes it harder for them to fight infection. It’s important to check in early with your doctor.

It’s also a good idea to call your doctor if:

• Your child has a fever greater than 102° F (or 39° C). It’s probably nothing serious, but it’s worth checking in with a doctor or nurse to go through things and see if a visit to the office or emergency room makes sense.
• Your child has a rash with the fever (not like the one described above, for that, go right to the emergency room). It’s most likely nothing to be worried about, but some viruses worry us more than others (like measles, or chicken pox) and some bacterial infections that need antibiotics (like strep throat, or cellulitis) can cause rashes.
• The fever has lasted more than two to three days. Again, probably nothing to worry about, but worth checking in to be sure.
• Your child is drinking much less than usual, especially if they are also urinating much less than usual. They may be dehydrated.
• There is something else that doesn’t seem right to you. Over the years, I’ve learned to trust a parent’s instincts. You know your child better than anyone. Call if you are worried.

If none of this applies, chances are your child has a minor illness and will be just fine. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be helpful for making your child more comfortable, although if your child is acting fine and drinking (eating is optional, it’s the drinking that’s key), it might be best to let the fever be and let the body do its job. Make sure your child gets plenty of rest — and TLC.

The post When to worry about your child’s fever appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Claire McCarthy, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/worry-childs-fever-2017072512157

Even a One-Minute Run Might Help a Woman's Bones

Study suggests brief bursts of intense physical activity lowered risk for bone loss

From: http://www.webmd.com/women/news/20170724/even-a-one-minute-run-might-help-a-womans-bones?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Boy's HIV In Remission Years After Treatment Ended

Boy's HIV In Remission Years After Treatment Ended

From: http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/news/20170724/boys-hiv-in-remission-years-after-treatment-ended?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Family fights to get daughter’s death ruling reversed

Jahi McMath, 13, was declared brain dead in 2013 after complications from routine tonsillectomy but kin say she still moves slightly on occasion

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/family-fights-to-get-daughters-death-ruling-reversed/

Is the GOP's health care plan still doomed?

Senate will first vote Tuesday on motion to proceed to the House-passed bill, and then lawmakers are expected to offer amendments

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/is-the-gops-health-care-plan-still-doomed/

McCain to return to Senate for key health care vote

Arizona Republican's attendance in upper chamber Tuesday could be key in determining fate of GOP's Obamacare repeal efforts

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/john-mccain-to-return-senate-health-care-vote-tuesday/

Mayo Clinic Minute: 4 myths about fibroids

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf8AfJSDJGU

As overdoses rise, pioneering police effort evolves

"We're in a position to get people into treatment, but the sad part is the drug that they're taking, in all probability, is going to put them into overdose"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/gloucester-massachusetts-opioid-overdoses-rise-pioneering-police-effort-evolves/

Spike in poison control calls over dietary supplements

The rate of calls increased by almost 50 percent from 2005 to 2012, researchers found, and many victims are children

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/spike-in-calls-to-poison-control-centers-over-dietary-supplements/

Obese Teens Face Higher Colon Cancer Risk Later

Concerns are growing about weight's impact on development of chronic disease, researchers say

From: http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/news/20170724/obese-teens-face-higher-colon-cancer-risk-later?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Just a Few Vaccine Refusers Could Endanger Many

A 5 percent drop in coverage could trigger a tripling of measles cases in young kids, study finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/children/vaccines/news/20170724/just-a-few-vaccine-refusers-could-endanger-many?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Treating ADHD May Help Curb Addiction Problems

For people with the disorder, meds like Ritalin linked to lower rates of alcohol, drug abuse, study finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/news/20170724/treating-adhd-may-help-curb-addiction-problems?src=RSS_PUBLIC

One stroke may raise risk for another, even years later

Patients are at greatest risk the first three months after a stroke, but poor lifestyle habits can greatly increase risk over time, new research finds

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/one-stroke-could-raise-risk-for-another-even-years-later/

Boy's HIV Enters Remission Without Drugs

African Boy Achieves HIV Remission Without Drugs

From: http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/news/20170724/boys-hiv-enters-remission-without-drugs?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Girl born with HIV is virtually virus-free, doctors report

The case provides more evidence that early treatment can occasionally bring about a long remission, raising hopes of cure

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/girls-hiv-infection-seems-under-control-without-aids-drugs/

Salmonella outbreak tied to yellow papayas

Dozens of people have been sickened, including one in New York City who later died

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/salmonella-outbreak-yellow-maradol-papayas/

Popular Brand of Baked Beans Recalled

A popular brand of baked beans has been recalled due to concerns about problems with its can.

From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20170724/popular-baked-beans-recalled?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Infectious Diseases A-Z: E. coli 101

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHU9XpSgZAk

Most U.S. Men, And Many Women, Are ‘Overfat’

Most women and a lot of kids also appear to have excessive fat, study of developed nations reports

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20170724/most-u.s.-men-and-many-women-are-overfat?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Major twist in legal battle over critically ill baby Charlie Gard

Parents in U.K. have withdrawn request to fly him to U.S. for experimental treatment for rare genetic condition

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/charlie-gard-parents-withdraw-request-fly-baby-genetic-condition-us-treatment/

Type 2 diabetes: Value of home blood sugar monitoring unclear

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It’s a central tenet of diabetes treatment: monitor the blood sugar closely, then adjust your diet, exercise, and medications to keep it in a good range. And that makes sense. Poorly controlled blood sugar is a major risk factor for diabetic complications, including kidney disease, vision loss, and nerve damage.

While efforts to carefully monitor and control the blood sugar in diabetes are worthwhile, “tight control” is not always helpful — and it may even cause harm. For example, in studies of people with longstanding type 2 diabetes, the type that usually begins in adulthood and is highly linked with obesity, those with the tightest control either had no benefit or had higher rates of cardiovascular disease and death. Meanwhile, studies of people with type 1 diabetes — the type that tends to start during childhood due to an immune attack against the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas — suggest that tight control may help protect against cardiovascular disease. So, it seems the benefits and risks of tight control depend on the situation.

Home blood sugar monitoring for type 2 diabetes

People with diabetes are often advised to check their blood sugar levels at home by pricking a finger and testing the blood with a glucose meter. They can review the results with their doctors over the phone, online, or at the next office appointment. The value of this for people with type 2 diabetes is uncertain.

In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers enrolled 450 people with Type 2 diabetes, none of whom were taking insulin. They were randomly assigned to one of three groups:

• no self-monitoring of blood sugar
• once daily self-monitoring of blood sugar
• once-daily self-monitoring of blood sugar with “enhanced feedback” from their blood glucose meters with messages intended to educate and motivate the study volunteers.

After one year these researchers found that, compared with those not self-monitoring blood sugar, those who self-monitored had no improvement in the control of their blood sugar, and had no improvement in measures of quality of life.

So what?

The impact of this study could be enormous. Of the enrolled study subjects, three-quarters routinely checked blood sugar at home. If that’s typical of people with type 2 diabetes, these findings could allow thousands of people to stop sticking themselves and save money on monitoring equipment, with no ill effects on their health.

But even if these findings are confirmed, there may be situations when home monitoring is still useful and important. For example, home monitoring might be a good idea when people like those in this study:

• develop an infection
• change the dose of their diabetes medications
• add or stop taking one of their medications
• gain or lose a significant amount of weight
• begin taking insulin.

This study did not examine these situations and so could not draw conclusions about them. It’s also worth noting this study lasted only one year. It may take longer to see a benefit from home monitoring. Finally, this study did not include individuals with type 1 diabetes, so the results do not apply to them.

The bottom line

This new study suggests that doctors treating people with type 2 diabetes may not need to recommend routine self-monitoring of blood sugar. However, while that may be true for the average person with type 2 diabetes who is not taking insulin, we’ll need more studies and longer-term studies to identify which people with type 2 diabetes will benefit most from home monitoring and when it’s just not worth the effort.

The post Type 2 diabetes: Value of home blood sugar monitoring unclear appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Robert H. Shmerling, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/type-2-diabetes-value-home-blood-sugar-monitoring-unclear-2017072411989

Most Us Men, And Many Women, Are ‘Overfat’

Most women and a lot of kids also appear to have excessive fat, study of developed nations reports

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20170724/most-us-men-and-many-women-are-overfat?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Monthly Injection Might Revolutionize HIV Care

If findings replicated, a shot every month or two could replace daily pills, scientists say

From: http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/news/20170724/monthly-injection-might-revolutionize-hiv-care?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The Relationship Between Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8eJToqTsi8

Mayo Clinic Minute: How 3D imaging helps doctors and patients

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pzwx3LTSLvU

One Stroke, More Strokes: Risk remains years later

Ongoing care is essential to prevent recurrence, experts say

From: http://www.webmd.com/stroke/news/20170724/one-stroke-more-strokes-risk-remains-years-later?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Could diet help slow symptoms of multiple sclerosis?

In our morning rounds, a new approach to fight multiple sclerosis -- a disease where the body attacks its own central nervous system. MS affects about 400,000 people in the United States. It is two to three times more common among women. Current treatments may have severe side effects, and there is no cure. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss a cutting edge, but low-tech attempt to slow the symptoms.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/could-diet-help-slow-symptoms-of-multiple-sclerosis/

Using diet to counter the effects of multiple sclerosis

A new study of MS patients examines how a strict Mediterranean-style diet may ease the symptoms of the disease affecting the central nervous system

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/multiple-sclerosis-mediterranean-diet-to-counter-effects-study/

Vitamin D: Finding a balance

Over the July 4th weekend, my non-physician husband with a history of skin cancer tried to justify not wearing sunscreen in order to get some vitamin D. My husband, of course, has no idea how much vitamin D he needs or why, and I suspect he is not alone.

Why do we need vitamin D?

The easy answer is for bones. Vitamin D facilitates absorption of calcium and phosphate, which are needed for bone growth. Without sufficient vitamin D, bones become brittle (in children this is called rickets and in adults it is called osteomalacia) and break more easily. Vitamin D is likely beneficial for other parts of the body as well; studies suggest an overall decrease in death in addition to reductions in blood pressure, respiratory illnesses, cancer, heart disease, and depression. Adequate vitamin D during pregnancy also appears to reduce the chances of having a low-birthweight baby. However, most of the effects of vitamin D have not been studied in controlled settings. Studies looking at the benefits of vitamin D on various conditions are ongoing. A small study published earlier this month suggested that high-dose vitamin D could reduce redness and inflammation following sunburns, but the dose tested far exceeded the recommended daily dose of vitamin D.

How do I get the vitamin D I need?

Don’t run out to the drug store to buy vitamin D pills just yet. Your body produces vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sun, and it is estimated that most people need 1,000 to 1,500 hours of sun exposure throughout the spring, summer, and fall to obtain the necessary amount of vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is very common and on the rise. This is mostly due to vigilant sun protection, since sunscreen with SPF 30 reduces vitamin D production by 95%. Of course, as a dermatologist I am not advocating for prolonged sun exposure, but small amounts can go a long way, as the skin produces vitamin D that can last at least twice as long the vitamin D you take in through foods or supplements. Vitamin D can also be obtained through other sources, including fatty fish (such as tuna, mackerel, and salmon), foods fortified with vitamin D (such as dairy products, soy milk, and cereals), beef liver, cheese, and egg yolks. Of course, vitamin D supplements are needed for people most at risk for deficiency, including breastfed infants, older adults, people with limited sun exposure, darker skinned individuals, and overweight individuals.

Why shouldn’t everyone just take vitamin D supplements?

Too much vitamin D can be harmful, including (ironically) increasing fractures, falls, and kidney stones, and can be toxic by causing excessive levels of calcium. Although not proven, high vitamin D levels have been associated with prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, and mortality. A recent study found that use of high-dose vitamin D supplements increased over a 15-year period.

So how much is too much? For adults, toxic effects increase above 4,000 IU per day. The recommended dietary dose of vitamin D is 600 IU each day for adults 70 and younger and 800 IU each day for adults over 70. To put this into perspective, 4 ounces of cooked salmon contains approximately 600 IU of vitamin D.

The post Vitamin D: Finding a balance appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Emily S. Ruiz, MD, MPH http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/vitamin-d-finding-balance-2017072112070

FTC bans business from selling OSHA regulatory posters

Washington, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission announced July 14 that a court order has banned a Florida operation from selling the posters of or misrepresenting itself as an affiliate of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The company was accused of deceiving small businesses into paying for government-required regulatory posters, which are available at no cost.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/july/ftc-bans-business-from-selling-osha-regulatory-posters

Preventing cancer with HPV vaccine

A vaccine exists that can actually prevent cancer, yet millions of people are not taking it. Dr. Tara Narula reports on how immunization against the human papillomavirus (or HPV) can prevent many cancers, but only two-thirds of girls and one-half of boys have received the vaccine.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/preventing-cancer-with-hpv-vaccine/

Glioblastoma: John McCain's brain cancer diagnosis

The Hippocratic Oath advises doctors to first DO NO HARM - so imagine intentionally using a virus that causes paralysis in hopes of treating the deadliest form of brain cancer. That's what doctors are trying with some patients with glioblastoma, the same cancer Arizona Senator John McCain is now grappling with, by using a reengineered polio virus. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/glioblastoma-john-mccains-brain-cancer-diagnosis/

A matter of choice: Mastectomies without reconstruction

A growing number of breast cancer survivors are deciding to “go flat” and embrace their scars, even baring them publicly

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-matter-of-choice-mastectomies-without-reconstruction-2/

New hope for children with cancer

They're miracles in small packages. Nearly 16,000 kids worldwide are diagnosed with cancer every year, but their odds of beating it have never been better. Tracy Smith reports on the advances being made against pediatric cancers, made possible in part by the fundraising of charities like Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/new-hope-for-children-with-cancer-2/

Dogs assist the fight against bone cancer

Comparative oncology, a rapidly-growing field of cancer research, pairs veterinarians with human doctors in the fight against cancer. Because certain cancers in dogs and people share striking similarities, the hope is that a new treatment for dogs, if successful, could be applied to people, too. Susan Spencer reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/dogs-assist-the-fight-against-bone-cancer-2/

On The Horizon: How dogs may help fight bone cancer

Veterinarians team up with cancer doctors in the field of comparative oncology to find a cure for osteosarcoma

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/on-the-horizon-osteosarcoma-how-dogs-may-help-fight-bone-cancer-2/

Food and cancer

Can what you eat make a difference in preventing cancer, or in aiding cancer treatment itself? Correspondent Martha Teichner talks with Dr. Margaret Cuomo, dietician Mary-Eve Brown, chef Eric Levine, and patients undergoing chemotherapy about the relationship between diet and disease. Originally broadcast on March 12, 2017.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/food-and-cancer/

Foregoing reconstructive surgery after breast cancer

Some women who have lost breasts to cancer have chosen to deal with their loss in a fashion that is sparking conversations, and controversy. They call it "going flat." Instead of reconstructing their bodies with surgical implants, they are embracing their scars, and even baring them in defiance of the disease. Erin Moriarty of "48 Hours" reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/foregoing-reconstructive-surgery-after-breast-cancer-2/

Immunotherapy, a new weapon against cancer

Dr. Jon LaPook introduces us to the next frontier of cancer treatment: immunotherapy, in which the body's own immune system is genetically modified to detect and destroy cancer cells.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/immunotherapy-a-new-weapon-against-cancer-2/

Immunotherapy: The next frontier in cancer treatment

In this promising new area of cancer research, the patient’s own immune system is genetically altered to fight cancer cells

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/immunotherapy-the-next-frontier-in-cancer-treatment-2/

Studying cancer clusters

Anna Werner examines the subject of cancer clusters, and how difficult it is to detect and link environmental causes to cancer cases. Originally broadcast on March 12, 2017.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/studying-cancer-clusters/

How scorpions help kill cancer

Scorpions can be deadly, but they can also help save lives. Researchers have discovered that molecules derived from the scorpion's venom, combined with fluorescent dye, will stick to cancer cells and light up tumors on scans, so that surgeons can see precisely where to cut. Susan Spencer reports. Originally broadcast on March 12, 2017.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/how-scorpions-help-kill-cancer/

A history of cancer

In his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, physician and scientist Siddhartha Mukherjee called cancer "The Emperor of All Maladies." He and anchor Jane Pauley discuss the milestones in cancer's history, and the breakthroughs in mankind's attempt to conquer it. Originally broadcast on March 12, 2017.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/a-history-of-cancer/

Pediatric cancer: Miracles in small packages

Thousands of kids are diagnosed with cancer every year, but their odds of beating it have never been better

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/pediatric-cancer-miracles-in-small-packages-2/

HPV vaccine: Why aren't children getting it?

The most underutilized immunization for children can also prevent many forms of cancer - but one-third of girls and one-half of boys aren't being vaccinated

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hpv-vaccination-cancer-prevention-dr-tara/

Glioblastoma: New tools against brain cancer

There are new therapies on the horizon for the very aggressive form of cancer afflicting Senator John McCain

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/glioblastoma-new-tools-against-brain-cancer/

Morning Rounds: Forecasting migraines, advance healthcare directives

CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Tara Narula join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss a new model to forecast migraine attacks, how many Americans have advance directives regarding their medical care and a new way scientists are manufacturing a silk-like substance that may have applications in both medicine and food science.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/morning-rounds-forecasting-migraines-advance-healthcare-directives/

New report outlines lifestyle changes to prevent dementia

A new report shows that preventing dementia can start early in life. Certain lifestyle changes such as maximizing education, aggressively treating hypertension and managing depression can have a dramatic impact in preventing the disease. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/new-report-outlines-lifestyle-changes-to-prevent-dementia/

Senate parliamentarian says some major BCRA elements subject to 60-vote threshold

Some provisions in the original GOP Senate health care bill - which is similar to the revised bill - violate the Byrd Rule, which means those elements will require 60 votes, rather than 51

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-parliamentarian-says-some-bcra-elements-subject-to-60-vote-threshold/

Nurse who was stabbed at hospital speaks out

Massachusetts nurse Elise Wilson is pushing for new legal protections for health care workers after she was attacked on the job. Beth Germano of CBS Boston station WBZ reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/nurse-who-was-stabbed-at-hospital-speaks-out/

Nurse stabbed on the job pleads for hospital security law

Health workers "shouldn't have to go to work every day wondering if they're going to go home," the victim's husband testified

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nurse-stabbed-by-patient-hospital-security-law-elises-law/

Rise in drug-addicted babies prompts judge's controversial solution

In the last decade, states like Tennessee have seen a ten-fold rise in the number of babies born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/opioid-crisis-tennessee-judge-neonatal-abstinence-syndrome-birth-control-inmate/

Company recalls coffee with Viagra-like substance

Bestherbs Coffee company issued the voluntary recall after one of its roasts was making some men a bit too excited

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/bestherbs-coffee-recall-viagra-like-herbal-substance/

Athlete overcomes paralysis to race, coach again

After a bike crash left her paralyzed, the elite cyclist thought her competition days were over, but that was far from the truth

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/athlete-beth-sanden-overcomes-paralysis-to-race-and-coach-again/

Fetuses may be able to distinguish between languages

There's more evidence that the "first building blocks in acquiring language" start to develop even before birth

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fetuses-distinguish-between-languages/

Oxygen therapy revives brain of toddler who almost drowned

Doctor says child's severe brain injury was reversed using the "most misunderstood therapy in the history of science"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/oxygen-therapy-revives-brain-of-toddler-who-almost-drowned-in-pool/

Will the health care bill debate continue next week?

Senate Republicans are expected to vote next week on whether to begin debating on a health care bill. But right now, it's not clear what that bill will be. Shannon Pettypiece, Bloomberg's White House correspondent, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the GOP bill's status, the possible absence of Senator McCain and potential Medicaid cuts.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/will-the-health-care-bill-debate-continue-next-week/

WHO: Action against HIV drug resistance threat

From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCVjHSuYqto

WHO: Mothers, babies and HIV: a story of INSPIRE

From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7VXgYL2xi0

FTC bans business from selling OSHA regulatory posters

Washington, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission announced July 14 that a court order has banned a Florida operation from selling the posters of or misrepresenting itself as an affiliate of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The company was accused of deceiving small businesses into paying for government-required regulatory posters, which are available at no cost.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/july/ftc-bans-business-from-selling-osha-regulatory-posters

To combat opioid crisis, Missouri governor creates prescription drug monitoring program

Through an executive order Gov. Eric Greitens of Missouri directed the state’s Department of Health and Senior Services to create a prescription drug monitoring program.

From: By Kimber Solana http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/july/to-combat-opioid-crisis-missouri-governor

Senate GOP eyes Tuesday for health care vote, but exact plan up in the air

When asked if senators would want to know the plan beforehand, Sen. John Cornyn said, "Yeah, but it's a luxury we don't have"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-gop-eyes-tuesday-for-health-care-vote-but-exact-plan-up-in-the-air/

Official sounds alarm over possible lead in tap water

New Orleans inspector general says some old city water lines - and lines on private properties - are made of lead

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lead-tap-water-prompt-new-orleans-official-sound-alarm/

Traveling to Europe? Protect yourself from this preventable disease

Thousands of cases of measles have been reported in Europe since January 2016, and in the past year at least 35 children have died

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/traveling-to-europe-protect-yourself-from-measles/

Encouraging milestone in the fight against HIV

AIDS deaths are now down to about to half of what they were in 2005, according to the U.N. AIDS agency

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hiv-aids-drugs-for-first-time-over-half-taking-meds/

CBO scores modified version of Senate GOP's repeal and replace plan

This score differs from a cost estimate CBO released Wednesday, which analyzed plan to repeal 2010 health care law now and replace it later

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cbo-scores-modified-version-of-senate-gops-repeal-and-replace-plan/

Family's heartbreaking battle with E. coli

Health officials are investigating how two young siblings in Minnesota were infected with a serious strain of E. coli. The little girl died Sunday and the boy remains hospitalized. Bill Hudson of CBS station WCCO reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/familys-heartbreaking-battle-with-e-coli/

Cancer expert: McCain's treatment option is "tolerable"

Dr. David Agus joined "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss potential treatment options for Sen. McCain's brain cancer

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/senator-john-mccain-glioblastoma-brain-tumor-cancer-david-agus/

Not All Plant Foods Are Equal

Analysis found that only healthy fruits, vegetables and grains guarded against heart disease

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20170717/not-all-plant-foods-are-equal?src=RSS_PUBLIC

New report outlines lifestyle changes to prevent dementia

A new report shows that preventing dementia can start early in life. Certain lifestyle changes such as maximizing education, aggressively treating hypertension and managing depression can have a dramatic impact in preventing the disease. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/new-report-outlines-lifestyle-changes-to-prevent-dementia/

Senate parliamentarian says some BCRA elements subject to 60-vote threshold

Some provisions in the original GOP Senate health care bill - which is similar to the revised bill - violate the Byrd Rule, which means those elements will require 60 votes, rather than 51

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-parliamentarian-says-some-bcra-elements-subject-to-60-vote-threshold/

Nurse who was stabbed at hospital speaks out

Massachusetts nurse Elise Wilson is pushing for new legal protections for health care workers after she was attacked on the job. Beth Germano of CBS Boston station WBZ reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/nurse-who-was-stabbed-at-hospital-speaks-out/

Nurse stabbed on the job pleads for hospital security law

Health workers "shouldn't have to go to work every day wondering if they're going to go home," the victim's husband testified

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nurse-stabbed-by-patient-hospital-security-law-elises-law/

Rise in drug-addicted babies prompts judge's controversial solution

In the last decade, states like Tennessee have seen a ten-fold rise in the number of babies born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/opioid-crisis-tennessee-judge-neonatal-abstinence-syndrome-birth-control-inmate/

Company recalls coffee with Viagra-like substance

Bestherbs Coffee company issued the voluntary recall after one of its roasts was making some men a bit too excited

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/bestherbs-coffee-recall-viagra-like-herbal-substance/

Having A Soda With That Burger Is Double Trouble

High-sugar drinks combined with protein triggers extra fat storage by body, study finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20170721/having-a-soda-with-that-burger-is-double-trouble?src=RSS_PUBLIC

20% of Adults Have Mental Illness or Drug Problem

New Jersey is the mentally healthiest state, report finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20170721/20-of-adults-have-mental-illness-or-drug-problem?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Athlete overcomes paralysis to race, coach again

After a bike crash left her paralyzed, the elite cyclist thought her competition days were over, but that was far from the truth

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/athlete-beth-sanden-overcomes-paralysis-to-race-and-coach-again/

Fetuses may be able to distinguish between languages

There's more evidence that the "first building blocks in acquiring language" start to develop even before birth

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fetuses-distinguish-between-languages/

Oxygen therapy revives brain of toddler who almost drowned

Doctor says child's severe brain injury was reversed using the "most misunderstood therapy in the history of science"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/oxygen-therapy-revives-brain-of-toddler-who-almost-drowned-in-pool/

Will the health care bill debate continue next week?

Senate Republicans are expected to vote next week on whether to begin debating on a health care bill. But right now, it's not clear what that bill will be. Shannon Pettypiece, Bloomberg's White House correspondent, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the GOP bill's status, the possible absence of Senator McCain and potential Medicaid cuts.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/will-the-health-care-bill-debate-continue-next-week/

WHO: Action against HIV drug resistance threat

From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCVjHSuYqto

WHO: Mothers, babies and HIV: a story of INSPIRE

From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7VXgYL2xi0

What Sen. John McCain is up against in cancer battle

Sen. John McCain has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer that's very tough to beat. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why, and what options McCain has for treatment.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/what-sen-john-mccain-is-up-against-in-cancer-battle/

Senate GOP eyes Tuesday for health care vote, but exact plan up in the air

When asked if senators would want to know the plan beforehand, Sen. John Cornyn said, "Yeah, but it's a luxury we don't have"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-gop-eyes-tuesday-for-health-care-vote-but-exact-plan-up-in-the-air/

Official sounds alarm over possible lead in tap water

New Orleans inspector general says some old city water lines - and lines on private properties - are made of lead

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lead-tap-water-prompt-new-orleans-official-sound-alarm/

Traveling to Europe? Protect yourself from this preventable disease

Thousands of cases of measles have been reported in Europe since January 2016, and in the past year at least 35 children have died

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/traveling-to-europe-protect-yourself-from-measles/

Encouraging milestone in the fight against HIV

AIDS deaths are now down to about to half of what they were in 2005, according to the U.N. AIDS agency

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hiv-aids-drugs-for-first-time-over-half-taking-meds/

CBO scores modified version of Senate GOP's repeal and replace plan

This score differs from a cost estimate CBO released Wednesday, which analyzed plan to repeal 2010 health care law now and replace it later

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cbo-scores-modified-version-of-senate-gops-repeal-and-replace-plan/

Family's heartbreaking battle with E. coli

Health officials are investigating how two young siblings in Minnesota were infected with a serious strain of E. coli. The little girl died Sunday and the boy remains hospitalized. Bill Hudson of CBS station WCCO reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/familys-heartbreaking-battle-with-e-coli/

Cancer expert: McCain's treatment option is "tolerable"

Dr. David Agus joined "CBS This Morning" from Los Angeles to discuss potential treatment options for Sen. McCain's brain cancer

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/senator-john-mccain-glioblastoma-brain-tumor-cancer-david-agus/

Company recalls coffee with Viagra-like substance

Bestherbs Coffee company issued the voluntary recall after one of its roasts was making some men a bit too excited

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/bestherbs-coffee-recall-viagra-like-herbal-substance/

Sharks! What They Can Teach Us About Our Health

Scientists studying ancient predators for possible human benefit

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20170721/what-sharks-can-teach-us-about-our-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Syphilis in Babies: Old Disease Makes A a Comeback

Rates of congenital syphilis are on the rise after years of decline.

From: http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/news/20170721/syphilis-in-babies-makes-a-comeback?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Fetuses may be able to distinguish between languages

There's more evidence that the "first building blocks in acquiring language" start to develop even before birth

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fetuses-distinguish-between-languages/

Oxygen therapy revives brain of toddler who almost drowned

Doctor says child's severe brain injury was reversed using the "most misunderstood therapy in the history of science"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/oxygen-therapy-revives-brain-of-toddler-who-almost-drowned-in-pool/

Athlete overcomes paralysis to race, coach again

After a bike crash left her paralyzed, the elite cyclist thought her competition days were over, but that was far from the truth

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/athlete-beth-sanden-overcomes-paralysis-to-race-and-coach-again/

Estrogen May Influence Women's Depression Risk

Early menstruation, more frequent periods seem to make sad times less likely, researchers suggest

From: http://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20170721/estrogen-may-influence-womens-depression-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

ACL Surgery Often Successful Over Long Term

Even 10 years after procedure, many still playing sports, study finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/knee-pain/news/20170721/acl-surgery-often-successful-over-long-term?src=RSS_PUBLIC

FTC bans business from selling OSHA regulatory posters

Washington, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission announced July 14 that a court order has banned a Florida operation from selling the posters of or misrepresenting itself as an affiliate of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The company was accused of deceiving small businesses into paying for government-required regulatory posters, which are available at no cost.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/july/ftc-bans-business-from-selling-osha-regulatory-posters

To combat opioid crisis, Missouri governor creates prescription drug monitoring program

Through an executive order Gov. Eric Greitens of Missouri directed the state’s Department of Health and Senior Services to create a prescription drug monitoring program.

From: By Kimber Solana http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/july/to-combat-opioid-crisis-missouri-governor

Will the health care bill debate continue next week?

Senate Republicans are expected to vote next week on whether to begin debating on a health care bill. But right now, it's not clear what that bill will be. Shannon Pettypiece, Bloomberg's White House correspondent, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the GOP bill's status, the possible absence of Senator McCain and potential Medicaid cuts.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/will-the-health-care-bill-debate-continue-next-week/

Rise in drug-addicted babies prompts judge's controversial solution

In the last decade, states like Tennessee have seen a ten-fold rise in the number of babies born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/opioid-crisis-tennessee-judge-neonatal-abstinence-syndrome-birth-control-inmate/

WHO: Action against HIV drug resistance threat

From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCVjHSuYqto

WHO: Mothers, babies and HIV: a story of INSPIRE

From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7VXgYL2xi0

Oxygen Therapy Revives Toddler's Brain

Shrunken areas of brain tissue actually re-grew after treatment, doctor says

From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20170720/oxygen-therapy-revives-toddlers-brain?src=RSS_PUBLIC