FDA rejects drugmaker's much-anticipated arthritis pill

Already approved in Europe, the FDA wants to see additional information on baricitinib’s safety and more

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-rejects-baricitinib-drugmaker-eli-lilly-much-anticipated-arthritis-pill-olumiant/

Could a Daily Vitamin Curb Smog's Health Effects?

Small study suggests vitamin B might help, but reducing pollution levels remains the priority

From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20170414/could-a-daily-vitamin-curb-smogs-effect-on-the-heart?src=RSS_PUBLIC

More Asian-American Women Getting Breast Cancer

Out of 7 nationality groups studied, only Japanese women didn't have an overall increase in the disease

From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20170414/more-asian-american-women-getting-breast-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Another Type of Mosquito May Carry Zika

Genetic fragments, but not live virus, were found; researchers call for more testing of mosquito types

From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20170414/another-type-of-mosquito-may-carry-zika?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Trump Blocks Some Funding to Abortion Providers

New law lets states decide what's best for them, administration says

From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20170414/trump-blocks-some-funding-to-abortion-providers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Hyland's Baby Teething Tablets Recalled

Hyland's Baby Teething Tablets Recalled 1 Hour of Running Extends Life by 7 Hours: Study Toddler Touchscreen Use Linked to Less Sleep Michigan Doctor Faces Charges of Genital Cutting FDA Sends Warning Letter About St. Jude Medical Defibrillators

From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20170414/hylands-baby-teething-tablets-recalled?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Why seniors may be more vulnerable to scams

Researchers hope to some day be able to identify who's at risk before they're financially victimized

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/seniors-brain-changes-could-make-them-vulnerable-to-scams/

Supplier: Drug sold to Arkansas not intended for executions

Judge to decide whether to block the state's seven upcoming executions

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/supplier-drug-sold-to-arkansas-not-intended-for-executions/

Another downside to unemployment? Stroke risk

New research finds heart health benefits to job security

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/another-downside-to-unemployment-stroke-risk/

Health Highlights: April 14, 2017

Hyland's Baby Teething Tablets Recalled 1 Hour of Running Extends Life by 7 Hours: Study Toddler Touchscreen Use Linked to Less Sleep Michigan Doctor Faces Charges of Genital Cutting FDA Sends Warning Letter About St. Jude Medical Defibrillators

From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20170414/health-highlights-april-14-2017?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Common Learning Disabilities

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov0W3IhxlMM

Learning struggles: What can a parent do?

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-SDHqH6jTA

Target Recalls Easter Sponge Toys

Target is recalling several sponge toys that grow when you put them into water.

From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20170414/target-recalls-easter-sponge-toys?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Stem Cells for Knees: Promising Treatment or Hoax?

Stem cells treatments are booming, with procedures for knee arthritis especially popular. But sometimes, those treatments come without scientific evidence to support how well they work.

From: http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/news/20170407/stem-cells-for-knees-promising-treatment-or-hoax?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Vaccine Targeting Brain Tumors Seems Safe in Study

Combo therapy may also extend survival of glioblastoma patients, but more research needed

From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20170414/vaccine-targeting-brain-tumors-seems-safe-in-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Healing Hands: Massage May Ease Chronic Back Pain

People over 50 tended to respond best, study finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/news/20170414/healing-hands-massage-may-ease-chronic-back-pain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Don’t take fatigue lying down

Have you ever had one of those days where you are so weary, you can’t seem to do anything except binge-watch Netflix?

Sure, everyone gets tired sometimes, and often bounces back after a quick rest or a good night’s sleep. However, if bouts of fatigue occur more often and last longer, you shouldn’t ignore them.

“Older adults may chalk up fatigue to aging, but there is no reason you should battle ongoing tiredness,” says Dr. Suzanne Salamon, a geriatric physician with Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Here are signs that you should take your tiredness seriously:

• inability to do activities you enjoy
• waking up exhausted, even after a good night’s sleep
• not feeling motivated to begin the day
• sudden bouts of exhaustion that go away and then return
• shortness of breath.

This type of fatigue can affect your health in many ways. You may have less energy to exercise. You may have trouble concentrating, staying alert, and remembering things. You may anger easily and become more socially isolated.

It’s worth checking in with your doctor

Fatigue also could signal a medical condition, according to Dr. Salamon, and you should consult your doctor to see if you have any of the following issues.

• Anemia. This occurs when your blood has too few red blood cells or those cells have too little hemoglobin, a protein that transports oxygen through the bloodstream. The result is a drop in energy levels.
• Heart disease. Heart disease can cause the heart to pump blood less efficiently and lead to fluid in the lungs. This can cause shortness of breath and reduce the oxygen supply to the heart and lungs, making you tired.
• Sleep problems. Sleep apnea is characterized by pauses in your breathing, often lasting several seconds, or shallow breathing while you sleep. It is common among older adults and those who are overweight. Another sleep-related issue is an overactive bladder, which forces repeated nighttime bathroom trips. Either of these can disturb your sleep enough to leave you feeling tired during the day.
• Medication. Certain medications can make you feel tired, such as blood pressure drugs, statins, antidepressants, antihistamines, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and cold medications. “People react to medications differently and they often end up taking more as they get older,” says Dr. Salamon. Check with your doctor, especially if you have added a new medication or recently increased your dosage. “Sometimes it helps to take certain medicines, which may cause fatigue, at night rather than in the daytime,” she says.
• Low-grade depression or anxiety. Mental health issues often drain energy levels. “You may suffer from depression or anxiety and not even know it,” says Dr. Salamon.

Some simple ways to boost energy levels

For regular, everyday fatigue, try these tips:

• Drink a cup of coffee or tea. A little caffeine can jump-start your day, she says. “You don’t need more than that, but it can offer a mental and physical lift, especially if you have trouble with morning fatigue.”
• Go for a 30-minute walk. “If you can’t get outside, walk around your house in bouts of 10 to 15 minutes, two to three times a day,” says Dr. Salamon.
• Take a nap. A midday nap can help overcome tiredness later in the day. Keep naps to about 20 to 30 minutes, as studies have suggested that napping for 40 minutes or longer can have the opposite effect and leave you feeling groggy rather than refreshed. “Also, don’t nap too late in the day or in the early evening, when it could interfere with your normal sleep schedule,” says Dr. Salamon.

The post Don’t take fatigue lying down appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Matthew Solan http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dont-take-fatigue-lying-2017041411485

Another Downside to Unemployment: Stroke Risk?

Findings from Japan point to health benefits of job security

From: http://www.webmd.com/stroke/news/20170413/another-downside-to-unemployment-stroke-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Yoga to the Rescue for Prostate Cancer Patients

Study suggests the ancient practice might ease side effects of therapy

From: http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/news/20170413/its-yoga-to-the-rescue-for-prostate-cancer-patients?src=RSS_PUBLIC

These kinds of hot flashes are linked with heart risk

Heart disease in women can be very difficult to diagnose until it's too late, so this study is important, said one expert

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hot-flashes-menopause-heart-disease-risk/

Are hot dogs about to be expelled from L.A. schools?

Processed meats increase the risk of cancer and other health problems, according to the lawsuit filed by doctors' group

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lawsuit-ban-hot-dogs-processed-meats-los-angeles-schools/

Early Signs of a Learning Disability or Learning Disorder

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpkFTNx02hw

Target recalls these water-absorbing toys

Officials says that if the toy is swallowed it can expand inside a child’s body and would require surgery to remove it

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/target-recall-easter-dino-toys-ingestion-risk/

Democrats say upcoming spending bill must fund Obamacare payments

Congress must pass a new spending package by April 28 to prevent a government shutdown

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/democrats-say-upcoming-spending-bill-must-fund-obamacare-payments/

Don’t take fatigue lying down

Have you ever had one of those days where you are so weary, you can’t seem to do anything except binge-watch Netflix?

Sure, everyone gets tired sometimes, and often bounces back after a quick rest or a good night’s sleep. However, if bouts of fatigue occur more often and last longer, you shouldn’t ignore them.

“Older adults may chalk up fatigue to aging, but there is no reason you should battle ongoing tiredness,” says Dr. Suzanne Salamon, a geriatric physician with Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Here are signs that you should take your tiredness seriously:

• inability to do activities you enjoy
• waking up exhausted, even after a good night’s sleep
• not feeling motivated to begin the day
• sudden bouts of exhaustion that go away and then return
• shortness of breath.

This type of fatigue can affect your health in many ways. You may have less energy to exercise. You may have trouble concentrating, staying alert, and remembering things. You may anger easily and become more socially isolated.

It’s worth checking in with your doctor

Fatigue also could signal a medical condition, according to Dr. Salamon, and you should consult your doctor to see if you have any of the following issues.

• Anemia. This occurs when your blood has too few red blood cells or those cells have too little hemoglobin, a protein that transports oxygen through the bloodstream. The result is a drop in energy levels.
• Heart disease. Heart disease can cause the heart to pump blood less efficiently and lead to fluid in the lungs. This can cause shortness of breath and reduce the oxygen supply to the heart and lungs, making you tired.
• Sleep problems. Sleep apnea is characterized by pauses in your breathing, often lasting several seconds, or shallow breathing while you sleep. It is common among older adults and those who are overweight. Another sleep-related issue is an overactive bladder, which forces repeated nighttime bathroom trips. Either of these can disturb your sleep enough to leave you feeling tired during the day.
• Medication. Certain medications can make you feel tired, such as blood pressure drugs, statins, antidepressants, antihistamines, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and cold medications. “People react to medications differently and they often end up taking more as they get older,” says Dr. Salamon. Check with your doctor, especially if you have added a new medication or recently increased your dosage. “Sometimes it helps to take certain medicines, which may cause fatigue, at night rather than in the daytime,” she says.
• Low-grade depression or anxiety. Mental health issues often drain energy levels. “You may suffer from depression or anxiety and not even know it,” says Dr. Salamon.

Some simple ways to boost energy levels

For regular, everyday fatigue, try these tips:

• Drink a cup of coffee or tea. A little caffeine can jump-start your day, she says. “You don’t need more than that, but it can offer a mental and physical lift, especially if you have trouble with morning fatigue.”
• Go for a 30-minute walk. “If you can’t get outside, walk around your house in bouts of 10 to 15 minutes, two to three times a day,” says Dr. Salamon.
• Take a nap. A midday nap can help overcome tiredness later in the day. Keep naps to about 20 to 30 minutes, as studies have suggested that napping for 40 minutes or longer can have the opposite effect and leave you feeling groggy rather than refreshed. “Also, don’t nap too late in the day or in the early evening, when it could interfere with your normal sleep schedule,” says Dr. Salamon.

The post Don’t take fatigue lying down appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Matthew Solan http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dont-take-fatigue-lying-2017041411485

What are probiotics?

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/what-are-probiotics/art-20232589

7 signs and symptoms not to ignore

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/symptoms-not-to-ignore/art-20045276

Maternity leave: Tips for returning to work

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/labor-and-delivery/in-depth/working-life/art-20045470

Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20049372

Third trimester pregnancy: What to expect

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy/art-20046767

Solid foods: How to get your baby started

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/healthy-baby/art-20046200

Denial: When it helps, when it hurts

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/denial/art-20047926

First trimester pregnancy: What to expect

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy/art-20047208

What are probiotics?

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/what-are-probiotics/art-20232589

7 signs and symptoms not to ignore

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/symptoms-not-to-ignore/art-20045276

Maternity leave: Tips for returning to work

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/labor-and-delivery/in-depth/working-life/art-20045470

Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20049372

Third trimester pregnancy: What to expect

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy/art-20046767

Solid foods: How to get your baby started

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/healthy-baby/art-20046200

Denial: When it helps, when it hurts

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/denial/art-20047926

First trimester pregnancy: What to expect

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/pregnancy/art-20047208