Haywire Immune Cells May Help Cause Baldness

Cells that fight inflammation also play role in hair growth, mice study finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/news/20170525/haywire-immune-cells-may-help-cause-baldness?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Do Daughters Bring Out a Dad's 'Softer Side'?

Study found men raising toddlers were more responsive, emotional with girls than boys

From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20170525/do-daughters-bring-out-a-dads-softer-side?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Enticing visitors to western Nebraska with CE credits — and the solar eclipse

From: By Kimber Solana http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/enticing-visitors-to-western-nebraska-with-ce-credits-and-the-solar-eclipse

Study: Compound in pot helps kids with epilepsy

Study shows cannabidiol, a chemical found in pot, can ease life-threatening seizures in children with a rare and devastating form of epilepsy

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/marijuana-cannabidiol-compound-in-pot-may-help-kids-with-epilepsy/

Alzheimer's deaths are skyrocketing

"This is a tidal wave of Alzheimer's disease that is now upon us," and experts say caregivers need more support than ever

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/alzheimers-disease-death-rates-rise/

Less than 6 hours of sleep could raise serious risk

Cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula discusses how this can impact more than a third of the U.S. adult population

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sleep-study-less-than-six-hours-doubles-death-risk-metabolic-syndrome/

Study: Compound in pot helps kids with epilepsy

Study shows cannabidiol, a chemical found in pot, can ease life-threatening seizures in children with a rare and devastating form of epilepsy

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/marijuana-cannabidiol-compound-in-pot-may-help-kids-with-epilepsy/

Alzheimer's deaths are skyrocketing

"This is a tidal wave of Alzheimer's disease that is now upon us," and experts say caregivers need more support than ever

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/alzheimers-disease-death-rates-rise/

Differences seen in how dads treat sons, daughters

New research "raises interesting questions" about the ways fathers interact with boys and girls

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/study-finds-striking-differences-in-how-dads-treat-sons-daughters/

Top Beach Hazards: How to Stay Safe on the Sand

WebMD looks at top beach hazards such as rip currents, jellyfish, sunburn and sting rays.

From: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20170525/top-beach-hazards-2017?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mitch McConnell says he's unsure how to get a majority to pass GOP health bill

Under a special budget procedure, Senate Republicans would only need a majority to pass a bill to repeal and replace Obamacare rather than a supermajority

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mitch-mcconnell-says-hes-unsure-how-to-get-a-majority-to-pass-gop-health-bill/

Sextuplets born to couple trying to conceive for 17 years

A Virginia hospital says its staff has successfully delivered sextuplets and the three boys and three girls are thriving

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sextuplets-born-to-couple-trying-to-conceive-for-17-years/

Of all the flavors in the world, we choose salty — and that’s not good

While the adjective salty can be used in today’s slang to describe one’s personality, it also pertains to our food. It’s saturated in it. And that’s not good.

Salt: The good, the bad, and the too much

Sodium is an essential part of our diet. It helps nerves and muscles function as well as hold onto water. Sodium in the blood is what keeps it viscous, but too much sodium means your body could retain too much liquid. This surge in volume increases blood pressure, which is the root of many serious ailments including heart and kidney disease. Experts estimate that we could save 280,000 lives in the United States if we lowered the average daily sodium intake by 40% for the next 10 years. And that’s just because lowering blood pressure protects the heart.

The average American consumes 3,409 milligrams of sodium each day, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s way above the amount we should be getting per day: 1,150 mg. It means we’re ingesting 1.5 teaspoons of salt each day, when we really need only a third of that. And most of that sodium comes from prepared and processed foods — 75%, actually. Salt helps to preserve and add flavor to food, which is great when you want that strawberry Pop-Tart to taste the same whether you eat it the day after you buy it or a month after. But the CDC recently published a list of the 10 most sodium-dense foods in our diets. You know what’s at the top? Yeast bread, pizza, and sandwiches. The good stuff, the convenient stuff, the stuff like Pop-Tarts.

Dialing back the sodium

Cutting back on sodium in our prepared foods has been made easier by the increase in packaged food companies’ creating reduced-sodium versions of them, like low-sodium chicken broth. While that sounds simple, sodium lurks in some unexpected places. Kathy McManus, director of the Department of Nutrition at Brigham Health/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, says there are some ways to cut back on sneaky salt.

McManus says a good way to reduce the amount of sodium you eat is to focus on natural and whole foods. Preparing your own food, while sometimes inconvenient, can cut down on a lot of the sodium you consume. For instance, a frozen dinner of Marie Callender’s Vermont White Cheddar Mac and Cheese contains more sodium in one meal than you’re supposed to have in an entire day. But it’s not that hard to prepare a decadent mac and cheese yourself with Barilla pasta, your own white cheddar cheese, and a little cream. The sodium count comes out to around 715 mg. That is much more manageable when watching your sodium intake. It’s less convenient, but it works.

Buying low-sodium products and then adding salt to them is still better than buying the regular version. Cooking techniques can also help compensate for flavor lost when cutting back on salt. McManus suggests playing around with grilling or stir-frying with healthy oils to change the flavor. You can also add fresh or dried herbs to enhance taste. Over time, your taste buds will adjust. Your palate will change. You’ll be less accustomed to salt and less desensitized to it, so a little bit will travel farther in terms of flavor.

Restaurants remain at the top of the list for sodium-dense meals. Looking at the menu online ahead of time can help you prepare and research your options, but so can keying in on words that indicate healthier options. Look for baked, grilled, or steamed as a description for lean meats like fish or poultry. Keep an eye out for sides that are prepared simply, like vegetables. Avoid soups or pastas with sauces. Put salad dressing on the side, and definitely avoid the bread basket.

Top 10 high sodium foods

Nutrition is not a one-size-fits-all kind of science, but it does get us thinking about what we eat and how it affects us. You could never cut sodium completely out of your diet, nor would you want to, but you can be more aware of the sodium in the foods you eat. To see the complete list of high-sodium foods, check out the table below.

Rank	Food type	Sodium per serving
1	Yeast breads (rolls, bagels, English muffins, etc.)	264 mg
2	Pizza	640 mg, 1 slice cheese pizza
3	Sandwiches	1,633 mg, roast beef with cheese
4	Cold cuts and cured meats	362 mg, 1 slice lunch meat
5	Soups	471 mg, tomato soup
6	Burritos and tacos	985 mg, with beans
7	Savory snacks (i.e. chips and popcorn)	760 mg, 10 pretzels
8	Chicken, whole pieces	146 mg
9	Cheese	174 mg, 1 slice cheddar cheese
10	Eggs and omelets	88 mg, 1 scrambled egg

(Source: USDA list of sodium levels per food)

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From: Celia Smoak Spell http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/of-all-the-flavors-in-the-world-we-choose-salty-and-thats-not-good-2017052511732

Mayo Clinic Minute: Living near nature linked to better health

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgHyMXgy6Gk

CBO: 23 Million Would Lose Insurance Under Bill

While premiums may lower over the long-term, many Americans would face much higher out-of-pocket costs

From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20170524/cbo-23-million-would-lose-health-insurance-under-house-health-care-bill?src=RSS_PUBLIC

ADA and dental organizations to consolidate annual meetings

To maximize the impact of the meeting experience, six dental professional organizations, including the ADA, are collaborating to combine three dental conferences in 2019 and two in 2020.

From: By David Burger http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/ada-and-dental-organizations-to-consolidate-annual-meetings

ADA weighs in on ideas for future NIDCR research efforts

The ADA has provided input for a National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research initiative that seeks ideas from the public for future workshops and research efforts.

From: By Michelle Manchir http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/ada-weighs-in-on-ideas-for-future-nidcr-research-efforts

Dental Quality Alliance convenes conference to address quality improvement

Kevin Larsen, M.D., delivered an analogy during his keynote speech. Imagine driving a car without a dashboard and without a speedometer for a year, he said. At the end of the year, the government sends a warning letter telling you that you were driving too fast.


From: By David Burger http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/dental-quality-alliance-convenes-conference-to-address-quality-improvement

June JADA: Reduce income inequality, improve oral health

As U.S. society becomes more unequal in terms of income, the health, including the oral health, of the whole population is worse off, according to research published in the June issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

From: By Michelle Manchir http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/june-jada-reduce-income-inequality-improve-oral-health

Optimized web presence raises perio practice's profile

In marketing his Santa Ana, California-based dental practice, Dr. James Mata's approach has gone from "let your fingers do the walking" to let Googlebots do the crawling.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/optimized-web-presence-raises-perio-practices-profile

Thick Middle May Raise Risk of Some Cancers

Where fat is carried is as strong a predictor as BMI, research suggests

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20170524/thick-middle-may-raise-risk-of-some-cancers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

WHO: Appointment of Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as new WHO Director-General

From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oUdOYARcRA

CBO: 23 million more without health insurance over next decade under House-passed bill

This estimate of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) projects that 1 million fewer people would lose their health insurance over the next 10 years than had been previously estimated

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cbo-23-million-without-health-insurance-over-next-decade-under-house-passed-bill/

Compound in Pot Eases Severe Form of Epilepsy

Cannabidiol not associated with the 'high' of marijuana, researchers report

From: http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/news/20170524/compound-in-pot-eases-severe-form-of-epilepsy?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Sleepless Nights Could Pose Heart Risk Dangers

Less than 6 hours a night doubled chances of dying from heart disease, stroke, study suggests

From: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20170524/sleepless-nights-could-pose-heart-risk-dangers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Blood Test for Pancreatic Cancer Shows Promise

Scientists aim for earlier detection, when tumors are treatable

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/pancreatic-cancer/news/20170524/blood-test-for-pancreatic-cancer-shows-early-promise?src=RSS_PUBLIC

FDA OKs First Cancer Drug by Genetic Type

Keytruda is targeted to specific cancers with specific DNA that can arise in multiple sites

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20170524/fda-oks-first-cancer-drug-by-genetic-type-not-organ-of-origin?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Trump’s 2018 budget could hurt oral health access, research

President Trump on May 23 released his budget for fiscal year 2018, which contains cuts to many programs vital to the nation’s safety net, including the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Medicaid and other federal support programs.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/may/trump-releases-2018-budget-proposed-cuts-could-negatively-impact-oral-health-access-research