06/20/17

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Why one killer cancer is such a challenge

A small but growing community is trying to raise awareness of one of the deadliest cancers as doctors struggle to make progress

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/pancreatic-cancer-a-killer-treatment-progress-toward-cure/

Fresh Food Pharmacy offers food instead of pills

Geisinger Hospital's program serves more than 60 patients and their families with free food, nutrition classes and cooking advice

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fresh-food-pharmacy-program-prescribes-food-not-pills/

As opioid crisis grows, few get treatment meds

"Young people may be dying because they are not getting the treatment they need"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/opioid-addiction-young-adults-few-get-suboxone-treatment-drugs/

Mitch McConnell: Senate GOP will have health care bill draft ready Thursday

If McConnell sticks by his original July 4 deadline, this would give lawmakers only a week to review the bill

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mitch-mcconnell-senate-gop-will-have-health-care-bill-draft-ready-thursday/

Family takes action after brain-eating amoeba kills teen

Lawsuit claims outdoor recreational park failed to properly chlorinate water, regulate temperature of water and warn visitors of possible danger

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/family-of-woman-who-died-from-brain-eating-amoeba-files-lawsuit/

Hot Car Deaths: What to Know

About 37 children die in hot cars each year in the United States. Here's how to keep yours safe.

From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20170620/hot-car-deaths-what-to-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Likely source of deadly Legionnaires outbreak found

At least one person has died and at least six others were sickened by the outbreak in New York City

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/deadly-legionnaires-outbreak-new-york-source-identified/

Food pharmacy prescribes dishes to combat obesity

Many health care providers nationwide are prescribing food instead of medicine to tackle the obesity epidemic. Doctors in more than a dozen states are moving away from recommending surgery or pills. Instead, they are giving healthy food to patients struggling with medical issues related to their weight. Jan Crawford reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/food-pharmacy-prescribes-dishes-to-combat-obesity/

Hair Dyes Tied to Higher Breast Cancer Risk

Study findings differ by race, but one expert says they're inconclusive

From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20170620/could-certain-hair-dyes-relaxers-raise-breast-cancer-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Possible Link Between Some Statins and Parkinson’s

But the connection was only seen with certain types of the cholesterol-lowering drugs

From: http://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/news/20170620/study-hints-at-link-between-some-statins-parkinsons-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

These foods may help keep the brain young

You're never too young to start taking care of your brain – and experts say certain dietary habits may help

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/foods-that-help-keep-the-brain-young/

Good foods for brain health

Here are some tasty ways to help take care of your brain as you age

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/brain-health-best-foods/

No meat, no lust advice for pregnant women ridiculed

The advice is "unscientific and irrational" and could be dangerous, say doctors

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/india-no-meat-no-lust-advice-for-pregnant-women-ridiculed/

"Mommy-shaming" is common, survey reveals

New poll looks at the most common topics of parenting criticism – and who's doing the criticizing

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mommy-shaming-is-common-parenting-poll-reveals/

Many Americans May Be Taking Too Much Vitamin D

Study finds more people are exceeding the upper daily limit of what is considered safe

From: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/news/20170620/many-americans-may-be-taking-too-much-vitamin-d?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Yes, babies and children get cataracts too: Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cataracts

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaFlUi431wE

Carrie Fisher Autopsy Finds Cocaine, Other Drugs

Actress died in December after cardiac arrest; experts say drug abuse can weaken the heart

From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20170620/cocaine-other-drugs-detected-in-carrie-fishers-system-after-her-death?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Childhood Chemo May Have Lasting Effects on Memory

Study found timing of treatment seemed to play a role

From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20170620/childhood-chemo-may-have-lasting-effects-on-memory?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Office for Civil Rights unveils resources to help response to cyberattack

A new checklist from the federal government offers resources to dentists in the event of a cyberattack.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/june/office-for-civil-rights-unveils-resources-to-help-response-to-cyberattack

Trio to receive honorary memberships at ADA 2017

Two state dental association officials and a trailblazer for the FDI World Dental Federation will receive honorary memberships in the ADA by the Board of Trustees at ADA 2017 – America's Dental Meeting.

From: By David Burger http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/june/trio-to-receive-honorary-memberships-at-ada-2017

Asking saves lives: A simple question can keep children safe from gun injury

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No matter how you feel about guns or gun ownership, I think that you will probably agree that when children have access to loaded guns, bad things can happen.

In fact, 80% of unintentional firearm deaths of children younger than 15 happen in a home — and 1.7 million children and teenagers live in a home with a loaded, unlocked gun. Here are some other facts from the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence:

1 in 3 homes with children have guns, many unlocked or loaded
3 out of 4 children ages 5 to 14 know where firearms are kept in the home
17,500 youths are injured or killed each year due to gun violence
Guns are the second leading cause of death among children and teens.

That’s why every June 21st, the Brady Center and the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents to ask a very simple question:

Is there an unlocked gun where my child plays?

It’s such a simple question. Parents who own a gun should ask it of themselves — and before sending a child to another person’s house, they should ask it of the people living there.

There are two things that can be done to keep children safe from gun injury if there is a gun in the house:

Lock up the gun
Lock up the ammunition, separately.

Every parent who owns a gun should do this. If the people where a child is going to play don’t, parents should ask if they will. If they can’t or won’t, then the child shouldn’t go there, plain and simple.

This is about health and safety. You wouldn’t send your child in a car without seatbelts, you wouldn’t let them ride a roller coaster without being strapped in, you wouldn’t let them play with sharp knives or dangerous chemicals, you wouldn’t send them to a zoo where lions or tigers or other possibly aggressive animals were allowed to roam free. It’s about taking basic precautions. Think about it that way if you feel awkward asking.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests that if you are feeling awkward, you could ask in a different way, such as, “My child is very curious. Do you have guns or anything dangerous he might get into?” The AAP also points out that while it’s understandable that people would feel that for safety reasons they should have their gun loaded and at the ready should there be an intruder, the reality is that a loaded, accessible gun is more likely to be used on a family member than an intruder — and could be discharged by a curious child.

Talking about guns can be difficult. It’s a politically and emotionally charged topic. But when it comes to children and safety, it’s one we need to talk about. Let’s start by asking the question: is there an unlocked gun where my child plays?

The post Asking saves lives: A simple question can keep children safe from gun injury appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Claire McCarthy, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/asking-saves-lives-a-simple-question-can-keep-children-safe-from-gun-injury-2017062011913

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