​Merck settles class-action case over Vioxx for $830M

Lawsuit involved shareholders; drugmaker pulled Vioxx from the market years ago over safety concerns

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/merck-settles-class-action-case-over-vioxx-for-830m/

Health benefits of chocolate milk? Doubts raised about study

University launches review of how study partially funded by milk company was handled

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/health-benefits-of-chocolate-milk-doubts-raised-about-study/

Skipping Breakfast May Raise Stroke Risk

Eating breakfast every day may help prevent strokes, particularly the brain hemorrhage type, new research suggests. WebMD has the details.

From: http://www.webmd.com/stroke/news/20160115/breakfast-stroke-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Should You Eat Like Tom Brady?

Is Tom Brady's diet too strict? Or is it a healthy way to eat? WebMD asked two sports nutritionists for their take on this sports superstar's eating plan.

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/20160115/tom-brady-gisele-bundchen-diet?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Some Spend 25% Of Income On Health Expenses

Urban Institute researchers found that premiums and out-of-pocket costs are still a major concern for people seeking coverage on the health care marketplaces.

From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/20160115/study-some-marketplace-customers-spend-25-percent-of-income-on-health-expenses?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces Expansion of USDA’s StrikeForce Initiative in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 15, 2016 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the expansion of USDA’s StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity Initiative to 11 counties in Ohio. StrikeForce is a collaborative effort to bring targeted assistance to areas experiencing chronic poverty.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/01/0013.xml&contentidonly=true

USDA’s StrikeForce Initiative Invests $23.5 Billion in Rural Communities, Expands to Four New States

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 15, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the expansion of the Department's StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity Initiative into high-poverty counties in Florida, Missouri, Montana, and Ohio. Launched in 2010, more than 1,500 StrikeForce partnerships have already helped USDA support nearly 190,000 projects and invest $23.5 billion in high-poverty areas in rural America.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/01/0012.xml&contentidonly=true

Low Bicarbonate Levels May Be a Danger for Seniors

Healthy older people have greater risk of death if blood bicarbonate level too low, research suggests

From: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20160114/low-bicarbonate-levels-may-be-a-danger-for-seniors?src=RSS_PUBLIC

French drug trial reportedly leaves participant comatose

French media say prosecutor investigating "serious accident" in trial of cannabis-based drug as total of 6 people hospitalized

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/france-drug-trial-participant-coma-brain-dead/

New Ebola Case in Sierra Leone; WHO continues to stress risk of more flare-ups

A new case of Ebola has been confirmed in Sierra Leone, reflecting the ongoing risk of new flare-ups of the virus in affected countries.

The Sierra Leone government acted rapidly to respond to this new case. Through the country’s new emergency operations centre, a joint team of local authorities, WHO and partners are investigating the origin of the case, identifying contacts and initiating control measures to prevent further transmission.

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/statements/2016/new-ebola-case/en/index.html

Bone health: Tips to keep your bones healthy

Wondering how to keep your bones strong and healthy? Follow these tips to take care of your bones.

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/bone-health/art-20045060

Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/nutrition-for-kids/art-20049335

Depression in women: Understanding the gender gap

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression/art-20047725

Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Update 2016

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtHOl3LZ8iw

​Utility understated levels of cancer-causing chemical leaking in California

Southern California Gas Co. admits higher-than-normal benzene readings in leak that has driven thousands from their homes in LA suburb

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/utility-understated-levels-of-cancer-causing-chemical-from-gas-leak/