Dr. Tara Narula joins the "CBS Evening News" to discuss why the flu is taking such a heavy toll on baby boomers, and some things parents might think about doing to keep their kids safe.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/flu-season-hitting-baby-boomers-unusually-hard/
Friday, January 26, 2018
37 children dead from worst flu season in nearly a decade
The flu is putting Americans in the hospital at the highest rate in nearly a decade. The CDC is still recommending that everyone six months of age and older get a flu vaccine. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/37-children-dead-from-worst-flu-season-in-nearly-a-decade/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/37-children-dead-from-worst-flu-season-in-nearly-a-decade/
Why the flu is taking a heavy toll on baby boomers
The flu is putting Americans in the hospital at the highest rate in nearly a decade
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/flu-season-baby-boomers-heavy-toll/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/flu-season-baby-boomers-heavy-toll/
Worst Flu Season Since 2009 Hitting Boomers Hard
Flu activity has been higher in the U.S. for 9 weeks. Flu seasons typically last 16 to 20 weeks, putting the nation at the halfway point of its feverish and aching misery.
From: https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20180126/worst-flu-season-since-2009-hitting-boomers-hard?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Could Smoggy Air Affect a Girl's Periods?
U.S. researchers said that exposure to smoggy air could raise teen girls' risk for irregular periods.
From: https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20180126/could-smoggy-air-affect-a-girls-periods?src=RSS_PUBLIC
EMT Crews Often Unprepared for Diabetic Crises
Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia) generally occur in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes taking insulin or other blood sugar-lowering medications. Researchers said more than 100,000 serious hypoglycemia episodes occur each year.
From: https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20180126/emt-crews-often-unprepared-for-diabetic-crises?src=RSS_PUBLIC
FTC hosting free online events to mark Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
The Federal Trade Commission is honoring Tax Identify Theft Awareness Week, Jan. 29-Feb. 2, by featuring a series of free events to help consumers and businesses reduce their chances of being victimized.
From: https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/january/ftc-hosting-free-online-events-to-mark-tax-identity-theft-awareness-week
From: https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/january/ftc-hosting-free-online-events-to-mark-tax-identity-theft-awareness-week
Dr. Eric Moore, Head and Neck Cancer Surgeon
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEvBHNsIbFs
Parents should think twice before giving teens alcohol, researchers say
A new study finds parents are mistaken if they think giving their teens alcohol removes drinking-related risks
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/parents-think-twice-before-giving-teens-alcohol-researchers-say/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/parents-think-twice-before-giving-teens-alcohol-researchers-say/
Oregon boy, 8, dies from flesh-eating bacteria
Two weeks ago, Liam Flanagan wrecked his bike and went to the emergency room to get stitches. Several days later, he found himself fighting for his life
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/oregon-boy-8-dies-from-flesh-eating-bacteria/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/oregon-boy-8-dies-from-flesh-eating-bacteria/
Recall: Travel Mobiles and Infant Rattles
The company says no injuries have been reported involving either product.
From: https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20180126/recall-travel-mobiles-and-infant-rattles?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Flu season hitting one group particularly hard, CDC says
As flu season continues to ravage the county, officials say it's not too late to get the flu shot
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/flu-season-hitting-baby-boomers-particularly-hard-cdc-says/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/flu-season-hitting-baby-boomers-particularly-hard-cdc-says/
A Sleepy Child Is More Likely to Pile on Pounds
Kids who don't get enough sleep are more likely to be obese later on, researchers report. And that might even boost their odds for cancer decades later.
From: https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20180126/a-sleepy-child-is-more-likely-to-pile-on-pounds?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Parents: Giving Kids Alcohol Not Cool
In many countries, parents provide alcohol to their underage kids as a way to introduce them to drinking carefully, and believe it will protect them from the harms of heavy drinking.
From: https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20180125/parents-giving-kids-alcohol-not-cool?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Florida hospital at full capacity due to flu patients
Two young mothers from Oregon and Indiana are among the latest victims of the season's deadly flu outbreak. Their families said they were healthy adults. The CDC says the number of states with high levels of flu activity jumped from nine on Dec. 16 to 32 on Jan. 13. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/florida-hospital-at-full-capacity-due-to-flu-patients/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/florida-hospital-at-full-capacity-due-to-flu-patients/
Cities and residents struggle to filter water contaminants
A glass of water may seem harmless enough, but communities around the country are increasingly faced with a concerning reality: carcinogenic contaminants like radium are turning up in their drinking water -- and getting them out may be a lot harder than you think. Anna Werner reports.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/cities-and-residents-struggle-to-filter-water-contaminants/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/cities-and-residents-struggle-to-filter-water-contaminants/
Drug companies turn to lobbying amid state opioid lawsuits
More than 30 state attorneys general are investigating and negotiating with the pharmaceutical industry to reach a settlement over the opioid crisis, but a number of attorneys general have lost patience and have left the group to sue opioid manufacturers directly. Julianna Goldman reports.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/drug-companies-turn-to-lobbying-amid-state-opioid-lawsuits/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/drug-companies-turn-to-lobbying-amid-state-opioid-lawsuits/
Two young moms among latest flu victims as hospitals feel strain
One Florida hospital is so overwhelmed beds are being set up in conference rooms to accommodate new patients
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/flu-victims-young-mothers-hospitals-struggle-with-patient-influx/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/flu-victims-young-mothers-hospitals-struggle-with-patient-influx/
Treating contaminated household water costly for cities – and consumers
Communities around the country are increasingly faced with a concerning reality: Carcinogenic contaminants are turning up in their drinking water
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/radium-water-contamination-how-to-treat-at-home/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/radium-water-contamination-how-to-treat-at-home/
10 things you can do for your pet when it’s cold outside
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Venturing out in frigid conditions with our golden retriever, I was wishing I had worn another layer or two. And that got me thinking. Sparky’s got a thick coat of fur, but is that enough? Is there more I should be doing for him during cold snaps? On our last walk, I’m pretty sure he would have said yes.
In fact, there are a number of things we can do to make sure our pets are safe during the worst of winter. Here are 10 things experts recommend:
1. When returning from a walk, clean off your pet’s paws and check them for redness or cracks.
2. Apply petroleum jelly (or other paw protection product) to your dog’s paw pads. Or, have your pet wear booties.
3. Use only pet-friendly ice melt.
4. Get a coat or sweater for your short-haired dog.
5. If your pet usually sleeps on the floor or near a window or door, get them a pet bed and move it away from the coldest parts of the house.
6. Don’t leave your pet in a car. Although we hear often about the risks of pets overheating in cars in the warmer weather, cars cool down quickly in winter and pose a risk for pets left inside.
7. Don’t leave your pet outside. Even for dogs or cats that spend most of their time outdoors, bring them inside during cold weather.
8. Trim their nails. Long nails can’t grip the ice, which makes walking more slippery.
9. Look out for cats near your car. They may take refuge in the garage or huddled next to a warm car and get injured when the car moves.
10. Recognize signs of hypothermia (including confusion, slowed movement, anxiousness) or frostbite (such as blisters or discoloration of the skin). If you suspect either, bring your pet inside right away and contact your veterinarian.
But wait, there’s more
Some other recommendations are probably self-evident but worth emphasizing. Take shorter walks to avoid cold exposure. Avoid partially frozen rivers, lakes, or ponds that might not support the weight of your pet. And winter is no time for the short haircut or close-cropped look — save that for warmer weather.
Pets may burn more calories maintaining their body temperature when it’s cold, so some experts recommend that for active pets that spend time outdoors in cold weather, food portions should be a bit larger than usual.
This, too, shall pass
Eventually the harsh winter weather will turn warmer. Until it does, keep in mind that your pet may not like the cold any more than you do. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do to make it easier on him or her.
Talk to your veterinarian about any specific health concerns you have about your pet. And, for more information, check out these tips from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
The post 10 things you can do for your pet when it’s cold outside appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Robert H. Shmerling, MD https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/pets-safety-cold-weather-2018012613137
WHO: Bangladesh - diphtheria outbreak - urgent need for treatment and vaccination
From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uohzvkXlnUI
Death of 12-year-old boy shows severity of flu epidemic
The family of a 12-year-old boy say he came down with symptoms on a Monday, and by Tuesday, he had died. This comes as the number of flu deaths is up nationwide. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/death-of-12-year-old-boy-shows-severity-of-flu-epidemic/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/death-of-12-year-old-boy-shows-severity-of-flu-epidemic/
Drug companies flex lobbying muscle in fight against state opioid lawsuits
There's a high-stakes, behind-the-scenes campaign to pressure state attorneys general to settle opioid lawsuits
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/drug-companies-flex-lobbying-muscle-in-fight-against-state-opioid-lawsuits/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/drug-companies-flex-lobbying-muscle-in-fight-against-state-opioid-lawsuits/
More birth defects in U.S. areas where Zika spread
New government report finds a spike in potential Zika-linked birth defects in the last half of 2016 compared with births in the first half of that year
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-birth-defects-in-u-s-areas-with-local-zika-spread/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/more-birth-defects-in-u-s-areas-with-local-zika-spread/
Woman shot in head in Vegas massacre makes miraculous recovery
Jovanna Calzadillas will leave Barrow Neurological Institute Thursday and go home with her husband and two children
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/miraculous-woman-shot-in-head-in-las-vegas-massacre-to-leave-hospital/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/miraculous-woman-shot-in-head-in-las-vegas-massacre-to-leave-hospital/
Lawmaker pushes to shift opioid fight from border wall to mailbox
For nearly a year, Sen. Rob Portman and a team of investigators have tracked the deadly, door-to-door delivery of fentanyl
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/opioid-epidemic-international-mail-china-screening-challenges-rob-portman/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/opioid-epidemic-international-mail-china-screening-challenges-rob-portman/
Patients seeking "death with dignity" face drug price-gouging
Since the "right-to-die" law was implemented a year ago, doctors have written hundreds of lethal prescriptions, but they say many patients can't afford the medicine
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/patients-seeking-death-with-dignity-face-drug-price-gouging/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/patients-seeking-death-with-dignity-face-drug-price-gouging/
One cigarette a day can kill you, study finds
New research warns lighting up just once a day is linked to a much higher risk of heart disease and stroke than might be expected
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/even-one-cigarette-a-day-can-still-kill-you-study/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/even-one-cigarette-a-day-can-still-kill-you-study/
Flu can spike heart attack risk in elderly, study finds
The disheartening findings come in the midst of a particularly brutal flu season
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/flu-tied-to-heart-attack-risk-in-elderly/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/flu-tied-to-heart-attack-risk-in-elderly/
Giving free rides, and a fighting chance, to cancer patients
ChemoCars, a service in metro Charlotte, offers free rides to cancer patients so they don't miss treatments
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/chemocars-service-gives-free-rides-and-a-fighting-chance-to-cancer-patients/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/chemocars-service-gives-free-rides-and-a-fighting-chance-to-cancer-patients/
"Completely unreal": Family shocked after healthy 12-year-old dies of flu
Dylan stayed home from school on Tuesday and when his father returned home later that day, Dylan was dead
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/healthy-12-year-old-boy-dylan-winnick-dies-influenza/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/healthy-12-year-old-boy-dylan-winnick-dies-influenza/
North Carolina man gives cancer patients a much-needed lift
Our continuing series, A More Perfect Union, aims to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In this installment, we share the story of a man inspired by his own mother's health struggle. Zach Bolster is giving cancer patients a better shot at fighting the disease simply by giving them a ride. Mark Strassmann reports.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/north-carolina-man-gives-cancer-patients-a-much-needed-lift/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/north-carolina-man-gives-cancer-patients-a-much-needed-lift/
Parents in disbelief over 12-year-old's flu death
Dylan Winnick, 12, is among the latest victims of the widespread flu epidemic. The flu has killed more than 30 children nationwide since October. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/parents-in-disbelief-over-12-year-olds-flu-death/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/parents-in-disbelief-over-12-year-olds-flu-death/
Researchers clone 2 healthy monkeys -- are humans next?
Female baby monkeys, about 7 and 8 weeks old, are named Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/researchers-use-cloning-method-to-create-two-healthy-monkeys/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/researchers-use-cloning-method-to-create-two-healthy-monkeys/
Study finds troubling trend among moms-to-be
A rare type of stroke is on the rise among pregnant women in the United States, new research finds
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/study-finds-troubling-stroke-trend-among-pregnant-women-in-u-s/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/study-finds-troubling-stroke-trend-among-pregnant-women-in-u-s/
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