"The bottom line is, don't treat these drugs like candy just because they're sold over the counter"
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nsaid-painkillers-risk-of-heart-attack-ibuprofen-naproxen/
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
ALS drug approval gives patients hope
"I am very, very excited.... This is the most exciting and optimistic news we've had in a long, long time in ALS"
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-als-drug-approved-for-lou-gehrigs-disease-radicava/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-als-drug-approved-for-lou-gehrigs-disease-radicava/
Drug safety issues common after FDA approval, study finds
Does it mean drugs should undergo more rigorous pre-approval testing? Not necessarily, one expert says
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/drug-safety-issues-common-after-fda-approval-new-study/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/drug-safety-issues-common-after-fda-approval-new-study/
Emerging Treatment Could be a Weight Loss Surgery Alternative
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, a nonsurgical weight loss treatment for obesity, could offer an alternative to surgery.
From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20170509/emerging-treatment-offers-weight-loss-alternative?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Could grandparents' outdated parenting put kids at risk?
Many grandparents still cling to disproven health beliefs, potentially putting young children at risk, new research suggests
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/grandparents-outdated-parenting-childcare-put-kids-at-risk/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/grandparents-outdated-parenting-childcare-put-kids-at-risk/
Thin People Not More Prone to Alzheimer's
Gene-based research suggests that, instead, early stage disease might cause weight loss
From: http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20170509/thin-people-not-more-prone-to-alzheimers-study-finds?src=RSS_PUBLIC
#AsktheMayoMom about Proton Beam Therapy to Treat Children with Brain Tumors
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u8n1iG1gfs
Being assertive: Reduce stress, communicate better
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/assertive/art-20044644
Slide show: 5 vegetable main dishes
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/multimedia/vegetable-recipes/sls-20076497
Nitric oxide test for asthma
Nitric oxide test — Another tool to diagnose and monitor asthma in children and adults.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/tests-procedures/nitric-oxide-test/basics/definition/prc-20012958
Nuclear stress test
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/tests-procedures/nuclear-stress-test/basics/definition/prc-20012978
Upper endoscopy
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/tests-procedures/endoscopy/basics/definition/prc-20020363
Cholecystitis
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/cholecystitis/basics/definition/con-20034277
Slide show: Fruit 5 ways
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/multimedia/fresh-fruit/sls-20076508
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/tests-procedures/electroconvulsive-therapy/basics/definition/prc-20014161
High-tech venture aims to slow aging, cheat death
Entrepreneurs say a $25,000 high-tech health assessment will help people live longer, healthier lives, but not everyone's convinced it's a good idea
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/human-longevity-inc-slow-down-aging-cheat-death/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/human-longevity-inc-slow-down-aging-cheat-death/
Panel: No Routine Screening for Thyroid Cancer
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says risks outweigh benefits
From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20170509/no-routine-screening-for-thyroid-cancer-expert-panel?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Herbal tea recalled after two get sick
A Los Angeles company is pulling the herbal tea which was sold to acupuncturists and individuals in 7 states
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/herbal-tea-with-dear-antler-recalled-botulism/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/herbal-tea-with-dear-antler-recalled-botulism/
Why is Minnesota experiencing the worst measles outbreak in nearly 30 years?
If you don't have the vaccine that prevents measles, there's a 90 percent chance that you'll contract the virus
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/minnesota-measles-outbreak-vaccine-misinformation-targeting-somali-americans/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/minnesota-measles-outbreak-vaccine-misinformation-targeting-somali-americans/
Jimmy Kimmel zings critics of his health care plea
"I'd like to apologize for saying that children in America should have health care. It was insensitive, it was offensive, and I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me," Kimmel said
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/jimmy-kimmel-zings-critics-of-his-health-care-plea-returns-late-night-tv/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/jimmy-kimmel-zings-critics-of-his-health-care-plea-returns-late-night-tv/
Expired EpiPens May Still Help Save a Life
But allergy experts advise not counting on older devices if you can replace them
From: http://www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20170509/expired-epipens-may-still-help-save-a-life-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Ins and outs of running for office
Candidate workshop covers campaign details
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/ins-and-outs-of-running-for-office
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/ins-and-outs-of-running-for-office
Common bathroom product injures thousands of kids
Kids often have easy access, but it can lead to serious injuries in little ears
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cotton-swabs-qtips-kids-injuries-emergency-room/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cotton-swabs-qtips-kids-injuries-emergency-room/
Behind Minnesota's worst measles outbreak in nearly 30 years
Health officials in Minnesota are facing the worst measles outbreak in the state in nearly 30 years. Most of those with the disease are unvaccinated Somali-American children. The state's health commissioner says the Somali community has been targeted with misinformation about vaccine risks. Jamie Yuccas reports.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/behind-minnesotas-worst-measles-outbreak-in-nearly-30-years/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/behind-minnesotas-worst-measles-outbreak-in-nearly-30-years/
Mayo Clinic Minute: Peeling into the health benefits of bananas
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCNmUe7RPh0
ВОЗ: Всемирный день борьбы против табака 2017 г.: Табак – угроза для развития
From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfa_7ShG65k
Approaches to Pediatric Mood and Related Disorders 2017 - Mayo Clinic
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE_CiD1vDfc
Upper endoscopy
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/endoscopy/basics/definition/prc-20020363
Nitric oxide test for asthma
Nitric oxide test — Another tool to diagnose and monitor asthma in children and adults.
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/nitric-oxide-test/basics/definition/prc-20012958
Cholecystitis
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cholecystitis/basics/definition/con-20034277
Slide show: Fruit 5 ways
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/multimedia/fresh-fruit/sls-20076508
Nuclear stress test
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/nuclear-stress-test/basics/definition/prc-20012978
Being assertive: Reduce stress, communicate better
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/assertive/art-20044644
Slide show: 5 vegetable main dishes
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/multimedia/vegetable-recipes/sls-20076497
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/electroconvulsive-therapy/basics/definition/prc-20014161
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