Youth tackle football declining amid health concerns

Some high schools in Missouri, Maine and New Jersey have cancelled or cut short their football seasons; Squads in Michigan are depleted due to lack of interest

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/youth-tackle-football-declining-health-concerns/

Obama defends health care law amid last-ditch effort to repeal and replace

The Graham-Cassidy health care bill would keep Obamacare's taxes in place, but turn most of the revenues over to the states to come up with their own health care systems. Former President Obama argued Wednesday that some states might allow insurers to once again charge more for pre-existing conditions. Nancy Cordes reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/obama-defends-health-care-law-amid-last-ditch-effort-to-repeal-and-replace/

Southern California battles hepatitis A outbreak

There's a desperate race against time to stop the hepatitis A virus from spreading, especially among the area's homeless and drug users

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hepatitis-a-san-diego-battling-outbreak/

Mayo Clinic Minute: A better look at prostate cancer

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iey4-w_Zy8A

Lawsuit challenges rule on who can perform abortions

Advocates call the rule "medically unjustified" and particularly harmful for women in rural areas where providers can be scarce

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lawsuit-challenges-law-that-only-doctors-perform-abortions/

Julia Fulmer's story: Beating cancer like a rock star

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2DrzXCzItQ

Mom Pushes for Bed Rail Safety After Son’s Fall

Clark Jacobs fell from his college loft bed. After emergency brain surgery, his recovery was difficult, and lengthy.

From: http://www.webmd.com/first-aid/news/20170920/mom-pushes-for-bed-rail-safety-after-sons-fall?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Fighting HIV on Many Fronts Might Lead to Vaccine

Combination strategy fully protects lab monkeys, studies find

From: http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/news/20170920/fighting-hiv-on-many-fronts-might-lead-to-vaccine?src=RSS_PUBLIC

As Men's Weight Rises, Sperm Health May Fall

But shedding pounds may bring them back to normal, researcher says

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20170920/as-mens-weight-rises-sperm-health-may-fall?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Prostate Cancer Symptoms Aren't Always Obvious

Warning signs often confused with other conditions

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20170920/prostate-cancer-symptoms-arent-always-obvious?src=RSS_PUBLIC

ADA asks Senate to consider tax reform legislation to assist dentists, patients

Washington — The ADA has reached out to the Senate Committee on Finance and asked legislators to consider specific tax reform priorities — including higher education incentives and the use of pretax dollars for health care — that would assist dentists and their patients.

From:

By Jennifer Garvin

http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/september/ada-asks-senate-to-consider-tax-reform-legislation-to-assist-dentists-patients

ADA responds to study suggesting association between lower IQ and fluoridation

The ADA issued a response to a study published online that suggested an association between higher prenatal fluoride exposure and lower IQ scores.

From: By Michelle Manchir http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/september/ada-responds-to-study-suggesting-association

Disturbing images show Navy hospital staffers mishandling newborns

"Outrageous" images involving newborn patients at Naval Hospital Jacksonville led to the removal of two hospital corpsmen on Monday, the hospital confirmed to CBS News.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/disturbing-images-show-navy-hospital-staffers-mishandling-newborns/

Bayer halts sales of Essure implant outside of U.S.

Reports have linked the permanent birth control device to a number of cases of severe pain and other health problems

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/bayer-essure-implant-sales-halted-outside-us/

Mayo Clinic Minute: A better look at prostate cancer

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0ZV7F14cNQ

Republicans make last-ditch effort to repeal & replace Obamacare

Some Republicans are expressing cautious optimism about the Graham-Cassidy health care bill while others are voicing criticism. CBSN political contributor Caitlin Huey-Burns breaks down the legislation's chances for success.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/republicans-make-last-ditch-effort-to-repeal-replace-obamacare/

Men (back) at work

My father was ecstatic when he retired from the US Postal Service after 30 years. But it didn’t take long before he began to miss the packlike male bonding he took for granted: group lunches, team projects, water cooler banter. When they were gone, it left a big hole in his life.

“Men acquire friends through shared experiences like sports, the military, and work,” says Dr. Richard S. Schwartz, a psychiatrist with Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital. “When one source is eliminated, men tend to lose some of those friends over time and have to find other ways to connect with people and fill those missing gaps.”

Men need to recreate their former workplace even more as they age. Loneliness is one of the greatest health risks they face, and much research has linked a stronger social life with a lower risk of heart disease and depression and greater immune function. Worklike engagements also can sharpen the brain skills they used in their jobs — for example, comprehension (understanding information), analysis (breaking down complex scenarios into easily understood parts), and evaluation (judging whether a decision is correct).

Getting into group dynamics

A good way to recreate the social circle of work is to join a men’s group, such as a walking club, a golf or bowling league (like my dad did), a card or chess club, or a class at an adult education center. This also helps re-create a worklike environment that emphasizes skills like team building and support, leadership, and performance.

“Find something you enjoy, and odds are there are others who share your interest,” says Dr. Schwartz. Also, make sure to give it enough time to enable you to bond with others, and don’t get discouraged if you don’t feel a connection. “Try another similar club or league, or one with a different focus. Eventually, you’ll find like-minded friends.”

Often these social gatherings occur once or twice a week, so you can ease into the setting without feeling overwhelmed. In many cases, Dr. Schwartz adds, “they also give you the chance to come and go as you please, which lowers the pressure of trying to fit in.”

Schedule a meeting

If you already have friends who could make up a workplace group, but have trouble getting together, take the initiative and schedule a mandatory meeting. “Most men respond well to routine, so set up a regular get-together for coffee or lunch at the same place, ideally a setting that’s designed for conversation and discussion,” says Dr. Schwartz. “At the end, make sure that the next meeting is already scheduled before everyone leaves.”

Another way to stay connected is to launch a workplace-like project, suggests Dr. Schwartz. He knows of a group of retired fishermen from Gloucester, Mass, who, once they retired, decided to build a boat together. “The boat was secondary,” he says. “They didn’t know any other way to get together, so they focused on their common interest and found a project to do.”

You can replicate the same camaraderie without it being too technical, like a group volunteer project that doesn’t require everyone to have specific skills, like building and maintaining a community garden.

Another aspect of worklike gatherings is that they re-create a safe environment where men can share their problems and get needed support, advice, and guidance with no judgment.

“When people work together, they almost always begin to share personal thoughts and feelings over time,” says Dr. Schwartz. “They start to know each other and feel known by the men they work with. That’s something that really matters to almost all of us.”

The post Men (back) at work appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Matthew Solan https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/men-back-work-2017092012424

Fracture Risk Higher for Seniors With Diabetes

Bone weaknesses seen in those with blood sugar disease

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20170920/fracture-risk-higher-for-seniors-with-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Gun Laws Help Women With Domestic Violence Threats

Fewer are killed in states that mandate that firearms be removed when restraining orders filed

From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20170920/gun-laws-help-women-with-domestic-violence-threats?src=RSS_PUBLIC

October webinar to address third-party payer contracts

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/september/october-webinar-to-address-third-party

Cancer Treatment Can Affect Your Food Preferences

Metallic tastes can appear for many patients on chemo

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20170919/cancer-treatment-can-affect-your-food-preferences?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Youth Football Increases Odds of Brain Problems

Researchers say greater risk of behavior issues, depression in those who played tackle before age 12

From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20170919/youth-football-increases-odds-of-brain-problems?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Jimmy Kimmel rips apart Sen. Bill Cassidy and his Obamacare repeal bill

The late-night host said that the Louisiana Republican "lied right to my face"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/jimmy-kimmel-rips-apart-sen-bill-cassidy-and-his-obamacare-repeal-bill/

Opioid ODs Have Cut Into U.S. Life Expectancy

Doctors must start treating addiction, expert says

From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20170919/opioid-ods-have-cut-into-us-life-expectancy-cdc?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Latest GOP health care plan would give power to states

Republicans are expressing confidence about a new, last-ditch effort to replace parts of Obamacare. A plan devised by South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham and Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy would eliminate Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies and give states a lump sum to create their own health care systems. Nancy Cordes reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/latest-gop-health-care-plan-would-give-power-to-states/

The world is running out of antibiotics, WHO report confirms

A report, Antibacterial agents in clinical development – an analysis of the antibacterial clinical development pipeline, including tuberculosis, launched today by WHO shows a serious lack of new antibiotics under development to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2017/running-out-antibiotics/en/index.html

WHO condemns attacks on hospitals and health workers in Idlib and Hama

Multiple reported attacks on health facilities and personnel today in Syria have killed and injured health workers and disrupted health services for thousands of people. WHO condemns attacks on hospitals and health workers.

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/statements/2017/attacks-hospitals-Syria/en/index.html

Would a "Medicare for All" system work in the U.S.?

Bernie Sanders introduced his "Medicare for All" plan to the Senate last week. While some Democrats have backed the legislation, some policy experts have doubts. Hoover Institution senior fellow Lanhee Chen joined "Red & Blue" to discuss why single-payer plan could be too good to be true.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/would-a-medicare-for-all-system-work-in-the-u-s/

Hepatitis A outbreak hits major city after 2 cases confirmed

Los Angeles County health officials emphasized Tuesday that getting hepatitis A vaccine is the best protection

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hepatitis-a-outbreak-los-angeles-county/