The CDC has traced 55 of cases of illness to a Campylobacter infection spread by puppies, including some from Petland pet stores. David Highfield of CBS Pittsburgh station KDKA reports.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/puppies-linked-to-outbreak-of-bacterial-illness/
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
More illnesses linked to pet store puppies
The growing outbreak has now sickened 55 people in 12 states, according to the CDC
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-illnesses-linked-to-pet-store-puppies/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-illnesses-linked-to-pet-store-puppies/
USDA Census of Agriculture – Your Voice, Your Future, Your Opportunity
From: USDA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2vJheOGjlE
Mayo Clinic Minute: Cause, remedies for thumb arthritis
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVbOPCu5Ius
Old tattoo to blame for woman's cancer scare
Doctors suspected the 30-year-old had lymphoma, but when they operated they found something completely unexpected
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/womans-cancer-turns-out-to-complication-from-old-tattoo/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/womans-cancer-turns-out-to-complication-from-old-tattoo/
Oral Health America honors Rep. Lewis, Sen. Brown
Breaking down barriers to health equity is the theme of Oral Health America's 2017 advocacy week, and that's just what the conversation covered during the organization's Oct. 3 ceremony honoring Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., and Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio.
From: By Jennifer Garvin http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/oral-health-america-honors-rep-lewis-sen-brown
From: By Jennifer Garvin http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/oral-health-america-honors-rep-lewis-sen-brown
University of Pacific dental students win Student Ethics Video Contest
Three dental students from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry with a video called “Ethical Loupes” won the 2017 Student Ethics Video Contest.
From: By David Burger http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/university-of-pacific-win-student-ethics-video-contest
From: By David Burger http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/university-of-pacific-win-student-ethics-video-contest
"I wasn’t ready to die," says Vegas victim from hospital bed
Natalie Vanderstay told the AP she remembers being trampled and shot and summoning a survival instinct to find a way out
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/i-wasnt-ready-to-die-says-las-vegas-victim-from-hospital-bed/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/i-wasnt-ready-to-die-says-las-vegas-victim-from-hospital-bed/
Why you can’t get a song out of your head and what to do about it
“Earworms” are unwanted catchy tunes that repeat in your head. These relentless tunes play in a loop in up to 98% of people in the western world. For two-thirds of people they are neutral to positive, but the remaining third find it disturbing or annoying when these songs wriggle their way into the brain’s memory centers and set up home, threatening to disrupt their inner peace.
Which songs become earworms?
Certain songs are catchier than others, and so more likely to “auto repeat” in your head. When music psychologist Kelly Jakubowski and her colleagues studied why, they found these songs were faster and simpler in melodic contour (the pitch rose and fell in ways that made them easier to sing). And the music also had some unique intervals between notes that made the song stand out. The catchiest tunes on the UK charts between 2010 and 2013 were “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga, “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head” (somewhat ironically) by Kylie Minogue, and “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey.
What predisposes to earworms?
In order to get stuck in your head, earworms rely on brain networks that are involved in perception, emotion, memory, and spontaneous thought. They are typically triggered by actually hearing a song, though they may also creep up on you when you are feeling good, or when you are in a dreamy (inattentive) or nostalgic state. And they may also show up when you are stressed about having too much to think about. It’s as if your stressed-out brain latches onto a repetitive idea and sticks with it. Also, if you have a musical background, you may be more susceptible to earworms too.
Certain personality features also may predispose you to being haunted by a catchy tune. If you are obsessive-compulsive, neurotic (anxious, self-conscious, and vulnerable), or if you are someone who is typically open to new experiences, you may be more likely to fall prey to an earworm.
Why might earworms be good for you?
There is a particular characteristic of music that lends itself to becoming an earworm. In contrast to our daily speech, music typically has repetition built into it. Can you imagine how absurd it would be if people repeated themselves in chorus? Yet, though repetition of speech is associated with childishness, regression, and even insanity, in the case of music it may signify a process that becomes pleasurable when it is understood through repetition. Also, each time music repeats, you hear something subtly different. This learning may constitute one of the positive aspects of earworms. Also, earworms are a form of spontaneous mental activity, and mind-wandering states confer various advantages to the brain, contributing to clear thinking and creativity.
Are earworms ever worrisome?
Not all “stuck songs” are benign. Sometimes they occur with obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychotic syndromes, migraine headaches, unusual forms of epilepsy, or a condition known as palinacousis — when you continue to hear a sound long after it has disappeared. Persistent earworms (lasting more than 24 hours) may be caused by many different illnesses, such as stroke or cancer metastasizing to the brain. A physician can help you determine if your earworm is serious or not.
How do you get rid of earworms?
If you’ve had enough of your earworm and need to stop it in its tracks, you would be well warned not to try to block the song out, but rather to passively accept it. A determined effort to block the song out may result in the very opposite of what you want. Called “ironic process” and studied extensively by psychologist Daniel Wegner, resisting the song may make your brain keep playing it over and over again.
Some people try to distract themselves from the song, and it works. In one study, the most helpful “cure” tunes were “God Save The Queen” by Thomas Arne and “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club. Others seek out the tune in question, because it is commonly believed that earworms occur when you remember only part of a song; hearing the entire song may extinguish it.
Other techniques found to be helpful include those from cognitive behavioral therapy, such as replacing dysfunctional thoughts like “These earworms indicate I am crazy” with “It is normal to have earworms.” A less intuitive cure for earworms is chewing gum. It interferes with hearing the song in your head.
In the most severe cases where the earworms are overwhelming, a physician may prescribe antidepressants (which also help obsessive-compulsive disorders).
Conclusion
In most cases, earworms are neutral to pleasant, not serious, and may even be part of your brain’s creative process. In a few cases, especially when they continue for more than 24 hours, earworms may indicate something more serious. In those cases, seeing your primary care physician may help you metaphorically take the needle off the stuck record so that you can regain your peace of mind.
The post Why you can’t get a song out of your head and what to do about it appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Srini Pillay, MD https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-you-cant-get-a-song-out-of-your-head-and-what-to-do-about-it-2017100412490
Why parents should use responsive feeding with their babies
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The habits we learn early can stay with us for a lifetime — which is why it’s better to learn good habits early, not bad ones. This is especially true with eating habits. More and more, research shows that overweight babies grow into overweight children, who grow into overweight adults. One of the very best ways to prevent obesity is to start before they are two years old, preferably right at birth.
That’s why the American Academy of Pediatrics really wants parents to know about responsive feeding.
Most parents feel better when their baby eats more — and eats on a predictable schedule. It’s comforting and reassuring. It helps parents feel certain that their baby has had enough to eat. It also makes it easier to organize the day or give instructions to babysitters. But when we push babies to eat more than they want, or to eat when they aren’t hungry, it can teach them bad habits that put them at higher risk of obesity.
It’s really important that babies eat when they are hungry and eat only as much as they need. That’s where responsive feeding comes in. Responsive feeding is learning your baby’s cues for hunger, and for being full, and responding appropriately to those cues.
Here are some signs that a baby might be hungry:
- she puts her hands in or near her mouth
- she makes sucking noises
- she puts her hands on her belly
- she is more active, moving her hands and feet
- she cries — but this is a late sign, often coming after the earlier signs didn’t bring food.
Parents should respond warmly and promptly to these signs, and should let the baby stop eating once she’s full. Signs of being full include:
- stopping and starting feeding frequently
- spitting out or ignoring the bottle or breast
- unlatching from the breast
- turning the head away
- slowing down, or falling asleep.
If a baby is showing these signs, parents should stop feeding, even if the baby has eaten less than usual, or less than the parent would like them to eat. That way, the baby learns to listen to her hunger cues and stop eating when she’s not hungry anymore, habits that can help keep her at a healthy weight for life.
If a parent is worried that their baby isn’t getting enough to eat, or isn’t growing well enough, the best thing to do is call the doctor and make an appointment. At the appointment, the baby can be weighed and examined to check for any problems. If there are problems, the doctor and parents can make a plan to address them and get the baby back on track. If there aren’t any, parents can feel comfortable listening to and following the baby’s cues.
The bottom line for parents: you provide, your baby decides.
The post Why parents should use responsive feeding with their babies appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Claire McCarthy, MD https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-parents-should-use-responsive-feeding-with-their-babies-2017100312524
Study shows how far women must travel for an abortion
New research reveals striking geographic disparities in distance to clinics
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/study-examines-how-far-u-s-women-must-travel-to-get-an-abortion/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/study-examines-how-far-u-s-women-must-travel-to-get-an-abortion/
Dr. Sara Chumsri - Medical Oncologist & Breast Cancer Treatment
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJL1NeMuVr8
Germs May Be Valuable Passengers on Trip to Mars
Astronauts surrounded by too few species of microbes could face health risks, study suggests
From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20171004/germs-may-be-valuable-passengers-on-trip-to-mars?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Testing 30-Day Death Risk From Heart Failure
Researchers develop 13-point assessment
From: https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/news/20171003/testing-30-day-death-risk-from-heart-failure?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Abortion Access Varies Widely Across U.S.
Distances of 100 miles or more common for women in rural counties, study finds
From: https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20171003/abortion-access-varies-widely-across-us?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Breast Cancer Decline May Have Saved 322,000 Lives
But advances in care may not have helped black women as much as whites, report finds
From: https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20171003/breast-cancer-decline-may-have-saved-322000-lives?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Obesity Linked to 13 Types of Cancer
Losing weight might lower the risk, researchers say
From: https://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20171003/obesity-linked-to-13-types-of-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Recall: Ground Turkey at Publix, Aldi, Weis
Ground turkey sold at Publix, Aldi and Weis may have metal shavings in the meat.
From: https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20171003/ground-turkey-recall?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Humira Again Top-Selling Drug In U.S.
Popular anti-inflammatory leads list of top-selling drugs for fifth straight year.
From: https://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/news/20171003/humira-again-top-selling-drug-in-us?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Same Pregnancy Meds Can Cost $200 -- or $11,000
'Uncontrollable drug prices' play a major role in U.S. health-care crisis, researcher says
From: https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20171003/same-pregnancy-meds-can-cost-200----or-11000?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Measles Making a Comeback in the United States
Though the rate remains low, study shows it doubled between 2001 and 2015
From: https://www.webmd.com/children/vaccines/news/20171003/measles-making-a-comeback-in-the-united-states?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Moving Just 1 Hour a Week May Curb Depression Risk
Intensity of exercise didn't matter, and benefit leveled off after 2 hours of activity, study finds
From: https://www.webmd.com/depression/news/20171003/moving-just-1-hour-a-week-may-curb-depression-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Las Vegas Shooting: How To Help
In aftermath of worst mass-shooting in U.S. history, offers of help have poured in.
From: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20171003/las-vegas-shooting-how-to-help?src=RSS_PUBLIC
1 in 5 Experience Medical Error, Survey Shows
Just half reported the mistake to their provider
From: https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20171003/1-in-5-experience-medical-error-survey-shows?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Switch From Smoking to Vaping Could Save Millions
Cancer researchers build a case for e-cigarettes
From: https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20171002/switch-from-smoking-to-vaping-could-save-millions?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Gun Injuries Near $3 Billion in Hospital Costs
Nine out of 10 injured were male, study reports
From: https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20171002/gun-injuries-near-3-billion-in-hospital-costs?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Heroin Taking Bigger Share of U.S. Opioid ODs
Hospital discharges tied to the illicit drug are rising as those from prescription painkillers fall
From: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20171002/heroin-taking-bigger-share-of-us-opioid-ods?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Could Skipping Breakfast Feed Heart Disease?
Forgoing morning meal may reduce cardiac health and boost odds for diabetes, study suggests
From: https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20171002/could-skipping-breakfast-feed-heart-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Why you can’t get a song out of your head and what to do about it
“Earworms” are unwanted catchy tunes that repeat in your head. These relentless tunes play in a loop in up to 98% of people in the western world. For two-thirds of people they are neutral to positive, but the remaining third find it disturbing or annoying when these songs wriggle their way into the brain’s memory centers and set up home, threatening to disrupt their inner peace.
Which songs become earworms?
Certain songs are catchier than others, and so more likely to “auto repeat” in your head. When music psychologist Kelly Jakubowski and her colleagues studied why, they found these songs were faster and simpler in melodic contour (the pitch rose and fell in ways that made them easier to sing). And the music also had some unique intervals between notes that made the song stand out. The catchiest tunes on the UK charts between 2010 and 2013 were “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga, “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head” (somewhat ironically) by Kylie Minogue, and “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey.
What predisposes to earworms?
In order to get stuck in your head, earworms rely on brain networks that are involved in perception, emotion, memory, and spontaneous thought. They are typically triggered by actually hearing a song, though they may also creep up on you when you are feeling good, or when you are in a dreamy (inattentive) or nostalgic state. And they may also show up when you are stressed about having too much to think about. It’s as if your stressed-out brain latches onto a repetitive idea and sticks with it. Also, if you have a musical background, you may be more susceptible to earworms too.
Certain personality features also may predispose you to being haunted by a catchy tune. If you are obsessive-compulsive, neurotic (anxious, self-conscious, and vulnerable), or if you are someone who is typically open to new experiences, you may be more likely to fall prey to an earworm.
Why might earworms be good for you?
There is a particular characteristic of music that lends itself to becoming an earworm. In contrast to our daily speech, music typically has repetition built into it. Can you imagine how absurd it would be if people repeated themselves in chorus? Yet, though repetition of speech is associated with childishness, regression, and even insanity, in the case of music it may signify a process that becomes pleasurable when it is understood through repetition. Also, each time music repeats, you hear something subtly different. This learning may constitute one of the positive aspects of earworms. Also, earworms are a form of spontaneous mental activity, and mind-wandering states confer various advantages to the brain, contributing to clear thinking and creativity.
Are earworms ever worrisome?
Not all “stuck songs” are benign. Sometimes they occur with obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychotic syndromes, migraine headaches, unusual forms of epilepsy, or a condition known as palinacousis — when you continue to hear a sound long after it has disappeared. Persistent earworms (lasting more than 24 hours) may be caused by many different illnesses, such as stroke or cancer metastasizing to the brain. A physician can help you determine if your earworm is serious or not.
How do you get rid of earworms?
If you’ve had enough of your earworm and need to stop it in its tracks, you would be well warned not to try to block the song out, but rather to passively accept it. A determined effort to block the song out may result in the very opposite of what you want. Called “ironic process” and studied extensively by psychologist Daniel Wegner, resisting the song may make your brain keep playing it over and over again.
Some people try to distract themselves from the song, and it works. In one study, the most helpful “cure” tunes were “God Save The Queen” by Thomas Arne and “Karma Chameleon” by Culture Club. Others seek out the tune in question, because it is commonly believed that earworms occur when you remember only part of a song; hearing the entire song may extinguish it.
Other techniques found to be helpful include those from cognitive behavioral therapy, such as replacing dysfunctional thoughts like “These earworms indicate I am crazy” with “It is normal to have earworms.” A less intuitive cure for earworms is chewing gum. It interferes with hearing the song in your head.
In the most severe cases where the earworms are overwhelming, a physician may prescribe antidepressants (which also help obsessive-compulsive disorders).
Conclusion
In most cases, earworms are neutral to pleasant, not serious, and may even be part of your brain’s creative process. In a few cases, especially when they continue for more than 24 hours, earworms may indicate something more serious. In those cases, seeing your primary care physician may help you metaphorically take the needle off the stuck record so that you can regain your peace of mind.
The post Why you can’t get a song out of your head and what to do about it appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Srini Pillay, MD https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-you-cant-get-a-song-out-of-your-head-and-what-to-do-about-it-2017100412490
Germs May Be Valuable Passengers on Trip to Mars
Astronauts surrounded by too few species of microbes could face health risks, study suggests
From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20171004/germs-may-be-valuable-passengers-on-trip-to-mars?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Congressional dentists express ‘strong support’ for ADAF Volpe Research Center agreement
Four dentists in Congress expressed their ongoing support for the cooperative venture between National Institute for Standards and Technology and the American Dental Association Foundation’s Volpe Research Center.
From: By Jennifer Garvin http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/congressional-dentists-express-support-adaf-volpe-research
From: By Jennifer Garvin http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/october/congressional-dentists-express-support-adaf-volpe-research
Testing 30-Day Death Risk From Heart Failure
Researchers develop 13-point assessment
From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/news/20171003/testing-30-day-death-risk-from-heart-failure?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Abortion Access Varies Widely Across U.S.
Distances of 100 miles or more common for women in rural counties, study finds
From: http://www.webmd.com/women/news/20171003/abortion-access-varies-widely-across-us?src=RSS_PUBLIC
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