Flu epidemic not letting up

The flu epidemic is not letting up. Forty-two states saw high levels of activity last week. So far this season, 53 children have died. David Begnaud has more.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/flu-epidemic-not-letting-up/

Flu epidemic is not letting up

We may have several weeks left in this year's flu season

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/flu-epidemic-is-not-letting-up-with-42-states-report-high-leves-of-activity/

Is ketamine the future of depression treatment?

The drug is now being provided legally off-label to treat depression at an estimated 250 clinics across the U.S.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ketamine-helping-the-severely-depressed/

Brain 'Pacemaker' Could Lessen Alzheimer's Effects

Researchers have found that implanting an electrical device that sends signals to the brain’s frontal lobe appears to slow the progression of certain symptoms caused by Alzheimer’s.

From: https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20180202/brain-pacemaker-could-lessen-alzheimers-effects?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Flu Season in U.S.: Deaths, Hospitalizations Mount

From October until the end of January, nearly 15,000 people were admitted to hospitals because of the flu.

From: https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20180202/flu-season-in-us-deaths-hospitalizations-mount?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Exercise May Make Lung Cancer Surgery Easier

For the study, researchers analyzed reports on 13 clinical trials that included a total of over 800 people who had surgery for cancer.

From: https://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/news/20180202/exercise-may-make-lung-cancer-surgery-easier?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Super Bowl Snacks That Don't Sideline Health

As for avoiding fat-laden dips, use yogurt instead of sour cream for that spinach dip. And try making guacamole dip with some pureed peas and chopped tomatoes, or make a tangy salsa.

From: https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20180202/super-bowl-snacks-that-dont-sideline-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC

How to Keep Drivers With Dementia Off the Road

In-person license renewal and driver vision testing laws are more effective than mandatory doctor reporting of patients with dementia, researchers found.

From: https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20180202/how-to-keep-drivers-with-dementia-off-the-road?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Not-So-Super Result of the Big Game: More Flu

Cities that send teams to the Super Bowl don’t just snag bragging rights; they may also catch more flu. A 2015 study by health policy experts at Tulane University in New Orleans that looked at 35 years of data found an 18% increase in flu deaths among seniors in cities that send teams to the Super Bowl.

From: https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20180201/super-bowl-brings-more-flu?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Cow, Soy or Almond: Which 'Milk' Is Best for You?

The finding stems from a Canadian analysis that assessed the nutritional value of a single serving of the four most popular plant-based milks relative to cow's milk.

From: https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20180201/cow-soy-or-almond-which-milk-is-best-for-you?src=RSS_PUBLIC

"I hate this": Pink, with the flu, powers through pre-Super Bowl concert

As she began to sing "Beautiful Trauma" she quickly stopped her band and told the crowd, "I can't do it"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/pink-the-flu-powers-through-pre-super-bowl-concert/

How a onetime party drug is helping the severely depressed

Nearly 10 million adults said they had serious thoughts about trying to take their own lives in 2016. An old drug is now being used to help people in the desperate grip of depression and the results have been astounding researchers. Paula Reid reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-a-onetime-party-drug-is-helping-the-severely-depressed/