Seven-month-old Vincent Bono and his family have special reason to celebrate this Christmas after surgeons rebuilt his skull in an unusual operation, using a 3D-printed model of his head. CBS News' Marlie Hall has the story.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/babys-first-christmas-after-innovative-skull-surgery/
Friday, December 23, 2016
Coffee vs. Tea: Is One Better for Your Health?
After years of studies that seemed to swing between dire warnings and cheery promises about what our favorite caffeinated beverages do and don’t do, much of the recent science regarding coffee and tea is generally positive.
From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20161223/coffee-vs-tea-is-one-better-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Lung-Sparing Surgery May Up Mesothelioma Survival
Treatment nearly doubled survival or more, study finds
From: http://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/news/20161223/lung-sparing-surgery-may-boost-mesothelioma-survival?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Blood Banks Face Shortages, New Screening Rules
Rare complication of transfusions has led to beefed-up testing requirements
From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20161223/blood-banks-face-seasonal-shortages-new-screening-rules?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Brazilian Women Avoiding Pregnancy Due to Zika
In excess of 1,800 cases of birth defects linked to the mosquito-borne virus have hit the country so far
From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20161222/more-than-half-of-brazilian-women-avoid-pregnancy-due-to-zika-fear?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk?
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/cold-medicines/art-20047855
Find meaning in the small things
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/find-meaning-in-the-small-things/art-20269949
How to break the busy cycle
From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/how-to-break-the-busy-cycle/art-20269953
Past Kidney Damage Linked to Pregnancy Problems
The high blood pressure condition preeclampsia is 6 times more common, study finds
From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20161222/past-kidney-damage-linked-to-pregnancy-problems?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Kidney Damage in Kids
Raised risk of reduced organ function seen in 3-year-olds whose moms smoked while pregnant
From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20161222/smoking-in-pregnancy-tied-to-kidney-damage-in-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC
CDC Allocates $184 Million for Zika Protection
Funds are earmarked for states, territories, local health departments and universities
From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20161222/cdc-allocates-184-million-for-zika-protection?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Ebola Vaccine Appears Very Effective in Trial
Drug manufacturer says it will seek regulatory approval by end of 2017
From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20161223/ebola-vaccine-appears-very-effective-in-trial?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Story by Story Episode 10: Family Medical History and Genetics
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMJoDEE6VT4
Mayo Clinic - Session 5: Case Study 2: Challenges of Change
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8H4uOROBao
Final trial results confirm Ebola vaccine provides high protection against disease
Final trial results confirm Ebola vaccine provides high protection against disease
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2016/ebola-vaccine-results/en/index.html
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2016/ebola-vaccine-results/en/index.html
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