Thursday, April 27, 2017
Republicans struggling to revive Obamacare replacement bill
After showing signs of life, the Republican plan to replace Obamacare may be back on life support. A compromise that got the most conservative House members on board is causing moderates to pull their support. Nancy Cordes reports.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/republicans-struggling-to-revive-obamacare-replacement-bill/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/republicans-struggling-to-revive-obamacare-replacement-bill/
Drugged driving more fatal than drunk driving, report says
For the first time, drivers killed in car crashes in the U.S. were more likely to be on drugs than drunk, according to new data
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/drugged-driving-more-fatal-than-drunk-driving-report/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/drugged-driving-more-fatal-than-drunk-driving-report/
Thousands of lives at risk as Gaza public hospitals face fuel and electricity crisis
Increasing power cuts and shortages of fuel are creating an impending crisis for Gaza’s 14 public hospitals, threatening the closure of essential health services which would leave thousands of people without access to life-saving health care.
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/notes/2017/Gaza-fuel-electricity/en/index.html
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/notes/2017/Gaza-fuel-electricity/en/index.html
Exercise Can Overcome the 'Obesity Gene'
Physical activity appears to lower effects of key DNA linked to weight gain, study finds
From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20170427/no-excuses-exercise-can-overcome-the-obesity-gene?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Are Gut Bacteria Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Intestinal bacteria yield clues to the mysterious ailment, researchers say
From: http://www.webmd.com/chronic-fatigue-syndrome/news/20170427/could-germs-in-the-gut-give-rise-to-chronic-fatigue-syndrome?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Dog food possibly tainted with euthanasia drug recalled
Consumers are urged not to use the affected products after some cans tested positive for penobarbital
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/dog-food-recall-euthanasia-drug-contamination-party-animal/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/dog-food-recall-euthanasia-drug-contamination-party-animal/
What Oktoberfest study reveals about heavy drinking
Even in healthy people, heavy drinking over a short period of time was a "trigger" for the heart
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/heavy-drinking-linked-to-abnormal-heart-rhythm-oktoberfest-study-finds/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/heavy-drinking-linked-to-abnormal-heart-rhythm-oktoberfest-study-finds/
Disposing of your expired or unused medications gets a whole lot easier (and safer) this weekend
Saturday, April 29th is National Drug Take Back Day, which means you can drop off any unused or expired medication no questions asked. It’s easy to lose track of medications, especially if you’re caring for someone else. But if those medications fall into the wrong hands — say, a child or a pet — one dose could be fatal. So, it’s better to dispose of your excess medication in a way that is safe to both those around you and to the environment.
Why does it matter how you dispose of your prescriptions?
Prescription drug abuse is a big problem right now, and even something as small as correctly disposing of your medications can help keep that under control. According to the Health and Human Services Department, almost 2,000 people in Massachusetts died from opioid overdoses in 2016.
Use this link to find the drop-off location nearest you. Collections will begin Saturday morning at 10am and end at 2pm.
What if there is no collection site near you?
Most medication can be thrown in the trash, but there are some things you can do to make sure no one finds them once they’ve been discarded.
- Mix the medications with something that tastes terrible, like cat litter or coffee grounds.
- Place this unsavory concoction in a sealed bag or an empty can so that it doesn’t leak.
- Throw the whole container in the trash.
Also, make sure you mark out any personal information on your prescription bottles with a permanent marker to ensure the privacy of yourself and your health records.
These tips don’t apply to strong painkillers or sedatives, so the FDA recommends you flush those medications down the toilet. While that is not the best solution for the environment, it’s better than any accidental fatalities. You may have received instructions for disposal when you picked up your prescription, so check that before flushing. If you would like to know if your medication should be dropped off at a collection site on National Drug Take Back Day or flushed down the toilet, check this list.
The post Disposing of your expired or unused medications gets a whole lot easier (and safer) this weekend appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Celia Smoak Spell http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/disposing-expired-unused-medications-gets-whole-lot-easier-safer-weekend-2017042711683
Approaches to Pediatric Mood and Related Disorders 2017 - Mayo Clinic
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGE8ixUoBrU
Blood test offers hope for better lung cancer treatment
New studies suggest liquid biopsies might help show who would or would not benefit from chemotherapy
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/blood-test-offers-hope-for-better-lung-cancer-treatment/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/blood-test-offers-hope-for-better-lung-cancer-treatment/
Report: House GOP leaders to kill lawmaker exemption in health care bill
This comes after the Freedom Caucus endorsed a new piece of the legislation Wednesday
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/report-house-gop-leaders-to-kill-lawmaker-exemption-in-health-care-bill/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/report-house-gop-leaders-to-kill-lawmaker-exemption-in-health-care-bill/
Getting your wisdom teeth out? Watch for "dry socket"
Here's what you need to know about a painful, lesser-known complication
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/wisdom-teeth-out-dry-socket-painful-complication/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/wisdom-teeth-out-dry-socket-painful-complication/
Making Mayo's Recipes: Turkey Breast Burgers for Two
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utelsbynBk4
April 29 Is Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Safe disposal helps prevent unwanted meds from being abused, U.S. officials say
From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20170427/april-29-is-national-prescription-drug-take-back-day?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Crossroads for Obamacare
GOP efforts to replace the health law may affect consumer choice, premiums and protections
From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20170427/crossroads-for-obamacare?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Parkinson's Disease May Originate in Gut
Swedish scientists find link through vagus nerve removal
From: http://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/news/20170426/parkinsons-disease-may-originate-in-gut-study-says?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Grieving Friends Often Find Support Online
Study shows social networks help bring solace, healing after loved one dies
From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20170426/grieving-friends-often-find-support-online?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Blood Test Predicts Lung Cancer's Return
Unstable chromosomes quadruple a patient's risk of relapse, death within 2 years, researchers report
From: http://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/news/20170426/study-says-blood-chromosome-test-predicts-lung-cancers-return?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mayo Clinic Minute: An inside look at colonoscopy advances
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-ULm-gu2nw
Making Mayo's Recipes: Overnight Orange Cinnamon Baked French Toast
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5T5tX30zLs
ADA members encouraged to comment on revised Bylaws
Revisions to the Constitution were submitted to the 2016 House of Delegates and were laid over for consideration at the 2017 House of Delegates.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/april/ada-members-encouraged-to-comment-on-revised-bylaws
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/april/ada-members-encouraged-to-comment-on-revised-bylaws
Oktoberfest Study Links Boozing to Heart Woes
Munich researchers find 1 in 3 beer drinkers tracked at festival experienced abnormal heart rhythm
From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/news/20170426/oktoberfest-study-links-boozing-to-heart-woes?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Energy Drinks May Give the Heart an Unhealthy Jolt
Popular beverages also affect blood pressure for hours, small trial shows
From: http://www.webmd.com/heart/news/20170426/energy-drinks-may-give-the-heart-an-unhealthy-jolt?src=RSS_PUBLIC
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