Balloon-in-a-Pill Helped Obese Patients Lose Weight

Curbing appetite by making patients feel full could jumpstart a weight-loss program, researcher says

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20161104/balloon-in-a-pill-helped-obese-patients-lose-weight?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Why aren’t doctors prescribing the cheaper EpiPen alternative?

Marketing and semantics may be to blame for the reason doctors aren't prescribing the generic version of the lifesaving epinephrine injector, investigation finds

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-arent-doctors-prescribing-the-cheaper-epipen-alternative/

WHO condemns reported attacks using ambulances as weapons targeting civilians in Tikrit and Samarra, Iraq

WHO condemns reported attacks using ambulances to target civilians in Tikrit and Samarra. WHO received reports of suicide bombers driving ambulances, killing more than 20 people and injuring dozens more at a checkpoint in Tikrit and a car park in Samarra. The reported use of medical vehicles as weapons threatens the ability to deliver health care and urgent medical services. When ambulances are suspected as potential security threats, their freedom of movement to care for the sick and injured is at risk of life-threatening delays. Such delays will leave vulnerable people with even less access to life-saving medical care.

WHO is increasingly concerned by the continuous threats to health workers, facilities and transport. WHO is working together with national health authorities and partners to protect patients, health workers, health infrastructure and supplies from violence and thus minimize disruptions to desperately needed health care.

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/statements/2016/attacks-using-ambulances/en/index.html

Marijuana on the ballot

California, one of five states in which voters will decide on recreational pot, is a bellwether for changing attitudes about the drug

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/marijuana-on-the-ballot/

Is Your Birth Control as Safe as You Think?

Since NuvaRing hit the market, more than 700 women have filed lawsuits, claiming it has caused potentially life-threatening blood clots. The battle may change the way millions of women prevent pregnancy.

From: http://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/features/is-your-birth-control-as-safe-as-you-think?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Which Type of Long-Term Birth Control is Best for You?

Tired of taking birth control pills? There are lots of other contraception choices that need less action on your part and that you can stop at any time.

From: http://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/features/long-term-birth-control-new-implants-patches?src=RSS_PUBLIC

What Your Gynecologist Wants You to Know

Does your gyno notice if you wax? WebMD shares seven secrets and tips from female doctors.

From: http://www.webmd.com/women/features/things-gynecologist-wants-you-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Morning Rounds: Zika's effects, sleep guidelines and more

In this Morning Rounds, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook previews his "60 Minutes" report on the effects of Zika. He is also joined by CBS News contributor Dr. Tara Narula on "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss guidelines for getting a healthy amount of sleep, and more.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/morning-rounds-zikas-effects-sleep-guidelines-and-more/

HPV vaccine: Who needs it, how it works

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/hpv-infection/in-depth/hpv-vaccine/art-20047292

End of daylight saving time: How to cope with darker days

"Falling back" – and the fewer hours of daylight that come this time of year – can have a powerful effect on mood and health

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/end-of-daylight-saving-time-how-to-cope-with-darker-days/

Why did van Gogh cut off his own ear? Book offers new theory

Scholar Martin Bailey explores Vincent van Gogh's time in Southern France and seeks to shed new light on infamous act of self-mutilation

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-did-vincent-van-gogh-cut-off-his-own-ear/

HPV vaccine: Who needs it, how it works

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hpv-infection/in-depth/hpv-vaccine/art-20047292

HPV vaccine: Who needs it, how it works

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/hpv-infection/in-depth/hpv-vaccine/art-20047292

CBSN Originals explores commercialization of marijuana

Recreational marijuana legalization will be on the ballot in California, Nevada, Arizona, Massachusetts and Maine. The newest CBSN Originals installation explores the commercialization of marijuana. CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil gives a preview into big pot's empire.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/cbsn-originals-explores-commercialization-of-marijuana/

Deadly "superbug" fungus seen in U.S. for first time

Candida auris fungal infection is emerging as a health threat worldwide, and it appears to spread in hospitals and other health care facilities, according to the CDC

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/candida-auris-deadly-superbug-fungus-seen-in-u-s-for-first-time/