Former CDC director's new effort to tackle global health issues

Resolve to Save Lives is a five-year, $225 million global health initiative that seeks to address major health issues on a global scale. Former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Resolve's president and CEO, Dr. Tom Frieden, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the two major areas the project focuses on: cardiovascular health and epidemic prevention.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/former-cdc-directors-new-effort-to-tackle-global-health-issues/

Mayo Clinic Minute: Research shows newer blood thinners have lower risk of kidney function decline

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WAy_y3j9tM

New hope for people suffering from chronic itch

At the world's first center to study chronic itch, researchers are getting closer to finding answers for desperate patients

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-hope-from-people-suffering-from-chronic-itch/

North Korean defector had "enormous number" of parasites

The largest worm that was removed from the patient's small intestine was 11 inches long

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/north-korea-defector-enormous-parasites-soldiers-intestines/

Jesse Jackson diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

The civil rights leader said family and friends noticed a change in him about three years ago

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/jesse-jackson-parkinsons-disease-diagnosis/

America’s Diabetes Challenge: Thank you from Tim McGraw

Diabetes has impacted my family, friends and fans, and I know that November is an important time for the community, as it marks American Diabetes Month^®. November is also a time to come together with our loved ones and give thanks. So, I’d like to thank all those who’ve participated in America’s Diabetes Challenge over the years – I’m so impressed by the progress you’ve made and your dedication to managing this disease.

Whether you live with type 2 diabetes or know someone who does, it can bring many challenges along the way. For the past two years, we’ve encouraged people to share their type 2 diabetes stories – both struggles and successes – and the response has been overwhelming.

We heard from so many patients and caregivers across the country: from JoAnne in Maryland – who sometimes struggles to cope with her diabetes and control her blood sugar levels – to Norma in Ohio – who tries to be a supportive caregiver by exercising with her husband. Through these stories, we found that while people struggle with different aspects of the disease, the community shares one thing in common: an unwavering determination to tackle these obstacles.

Whether you’ve made changes to your diet, started a new exercise routine or reached your A1C goal, you’ve all accomplished so much. Make sure you acknowledge and reward yourself for the great strides you’ve made.

Thank you again for inspiring me with your stories, and I look forward to hearing more about your experiences. Working toward new health goals may be difficult at times, but remember that you’re not alone. AmericasDiabetesChallenge.com is a great resource with helpful diabetes management tips and you can also join the program’s Facebook community to engage with others who understand what you’re going through.

I believe in this community and wish you all the best.

With gratitude,
Tim McGraw

From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2017/11/17/americas-diabetes-challenge-thank-you-from-tim-mcgraw/

The growing problem of Type 2 diabetes in kids

Newest study shows an almost 5 percent jump in the disease over a decade for those between the ages of 10 and 19

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/whats-behind-rise-in-type-2-diabetes-children/

Make Insulin Affordable: An update from William T. Cefalu

“I am a single mom with type 1 diabetes. Sometimes I have to choose between paying for my insulin and feeding my son. No one should have to make a choice like that.” –E.R., Oklahoma

We hear far too many stories like this, of people with diabetes who are forced to choose between buying the insulin they need to survive and affording necessities to care for their families. This is unacceptable, and that is why the American Diabetes Association has taken a stand to find solutions to ensure insulin is affordable for all who need it.

For millions of people living with diabetes, including all individuals with type 1 diabetes, access to insulin is a matter of life and death. Insulin is not a luxury; however, the average price of this lifesaving medication has skyrocketed in recent years, nearly tripling between 2002 and 2013. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of our Make Insulin Affordable campaign, which calls for all entities in the insulin supply chain—including manufacturers, wholesalers, pharmacy benefit managers, insurers, and pharmacies— to be transparent about the pricing process. Increasing transparency in this process is the first step to identifying viable, long-term solutions. We are also calling on everyone involved in the insulin supply chain to guarantee that no person with diabetes is denied affordable access to insulin.

In the year since our campaign launched, we have held more than 200 Congressional meetings with our diabetes advocates; collected more than 600 patient, caregiver and provider stories; and had 260,000 people sign our Make Insulin Affordable petition, which was delivered to the co-chairs of the Senate Diabetes Caucus in March. We have also convened an Insulin Access and Affordability Working Group that has met with stakeholders at all levels of the supply chain, as well as with leaders in Congress, in an effort to understand the underlying causes that have led to the surge in insulin prices, and we are working together to propose solutions.

In 2018, we hope to share the knowledge we have gained about the insulin supply process and our recommendations for lowering the cost of insulin.

We continue to raise our collective voices to make sure that everyone who needs lifesaving insulin has access to it, and we hope that you will join us on this one-year anniversary to help us reach 300,000 signatures on our Make Insulin Affordable petition by the end of 2017. You can sign and share our petition at MakeInsulinAffordable.org. Together we can make sure insulin is affordable for all who need it.

–William T. Cefalu, MD, Chief Scientific, Medical and Mission Officer

From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2017/11/17/make-insulin-affordable-an-update-from-william-t-cefalu/

Adopting a dog could lengthen your life, study says

Good news for dog owners: The health benefits Fido brings may help extend your life

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/adopting-a-dog-could-lengthen-your-life-study-says/

#AsktheMayoMom Video Q&A about Thyroid Problems in Children

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBztrK0l2kk

What's behind the rise in Type 2 diabetes in children?

Type 2 diabetes was once known as "adult onset" because it was so rare in kids. But not anymore. With one in five school-age children considered obese, the rate of Type 2 diabetes in young people is climbing. The newest study shows an almost five percent jump over a decade for those between the ages of 10 and 19. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the complications resulting from diabetes are happening earlier in life, and the importance of educating kids on the dangers of the disease.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/whats-behind-the-rise-in-type-2-diabetes-in-children/

WHO: Road traffic victims - World day of remembrance 2017

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

OMS : Journée mondiale du souvenir des victimes de la route 2017

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

OMS : DÍA MUNDIAL en recuerdo de las víctimas de accidentes de tráfico 2017

From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO4E2URhTpU

ADA applauds CMS decision to remove Part D requirement

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid on Nov. 16 announced proposed changes to Medicare drug plans, including rescinding the requirement that dentists enroll in or validly opt-out of Medicare in order for a Part D drug prescriptions to be covered.

From: By Jennifer Garvin http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/november/ada-applauds-cms-decision-to-remove-part-d-requirement

One man's secret to living stronger is going from 18 wheels to 2

There is no stopping Lew Cox or the riders who proudly consider themselves the oldest and fittest biker gang in all of Colorado

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/living-stronger-sticky-bun-riders-denver-colorado/

Report sheds light on Chicago's death rate from opioids

Report also claims that while in the suburbs and among whites the main approach is treatment, the strategy in Chicago among African Americans is arrest and prosecution

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/opioids-chicago-death-rate-higher-among-african-americans-report/

Yankees star on the devastating toll of pancreatic cancer

David Robertson lost his father-in-law to pancreatic cancer. Now, he's hoping to raise awareness about the deadly disease

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/yankees-pitcher-david-robertson-pancreatic-cancer-awareness/

Toxic algae becoming severe threat nationwide

Outbreaks have been reported in every state, a trend likely to accelerate as climate change boosts warmer temperatures

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/toxic-algae-severe-threat-nationwide/

HIV/AIDS Awareness Advocate Sharon Stone Is Back on the Big Screen

Sharon Stone, a fierce advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and a firm believer in clean living, is back on the big screen.

From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/sharon-stone-back-on-the-big-screen?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Former CDC director's new effort to tackle global health issues

Resolve to Save Lives is a five-year, $225 million global health initiative that seeks to address major health issues on a global scale. Former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Resolve's president and CEO, Dr. Tom Frieden, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the two major areas the project focuses on: cardiovascular health and epidemic prevention.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/former-cdc-directors-new-effort-to-tackle-global-health-issues/