Some hospitals responding to flu as they would for a major disaster

A government shutdown could affect the nation's response to the most widespread flu season in recent years. If a funding bill is not passed, the agency will likely furlough a majority of its staff, including those who monitor the virus. Some school districts in Texas have shut down because of the flu. Omar Villafranca reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/some-hospitals-responding-to-flu-as-they-would-for-a-major-disaster/

Morning Sickness Drug May Not Work: Study

The drug, Diclegis, failed to meet minimum effectiveness goals in the clinical trial relied upon by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its approval in 2013, Canadian researchers reported.

From: https://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/news/20180117/morning-sickness-drug-may-not-work-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Cycling Won't Sabotage a Man's Sex Life: Study

The new research on men surveyed 2,774 cyclists, 539 swimmers and 789 runners. All completed several research-validated questionnaires about sexual health, prostate symptoms, urinary tract infections, genital numbness and saddle sores, among other factors.

From: https://www.webmd.com/men/news/20180117/cycling-wont-sabotage-a-mans-sex-life-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Parents, Be Warned About Button Batteries: Doctor

When a doctor in the Netherlands tweeted this stark X-ray shot of a “button” or “disk” battery lodged in a child’s esophagus, people took notice. Her post has been retweeted more than 8,000 times since early January.

From: https://www.webmd.com/children/features/button-batteries-children?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Creativity May Rely on 'Teamwork' in the Brain

For eons, researchers have wondered what sets the da Vincis, Shakespeares and Einsteins apart. Results from this new study offer more evidence to debunk the popular notion that creativity is a "right brain" activity.

From: https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20180117/creativity-may-rely-on-teamwork-in-the-brain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Brain Zaps May Help Curb Tics of Tourette Syndrome

The procedure, called deep brain stimulation (DBS), improved tic severity by nearly half in 171 patients with uncontrolled Tourette symptoms at 31 hospitals in 10 countries.

From: https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20180116/brain-zaps-may-help-curb-tics-of-tourette-syndrome?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Experts say this change could prevent drunk driving deaths

A prestigious scientific panel says states should significantly lower their drunken driving thresholds to help eliminate "entirely preventable" deaths

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/science-panel-lower-drunken-driving-threshold-to-prevent-deaths/

High school wrestler paralyzed from neck down after injury

"This is the only time I've ever seen something like this happen," said the high school's athletic coach

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/high-school-wrestler-paralyzed-from-neck-down-after-injury/

This is now the No. 3 cause of death in the U.S.

Data shows preventable deaths rose 10 percent in 2016

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/accidental-injury-cause-of-death-in-the-us-national-safety-council/

Reduce BAC Limit to Cut Drunk Driving Deaths

All states should lower legal blood alcohol levels for drivers from 0.08 to 0.05 percent blood alcohol concentration (BAC), the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine reported.

From: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20180117/reduce-bac-limit-to-cut-drunk-driving-deaths?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Surgeon arrested after report of showing up possibly intoxicated

Police arrest plastic surgeon after hospital received report that he showed up for surgery possibly intoxicated

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/theodore-gerstle-lexington-kentucky-doctor-arrested-possibly-intoxicated/

Michael Phelps opens up about fighting depression

Olympic champion Michael Phelps spoke about battling suicidal thoughts at the height of his career and said he hopes to help others

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/michael-phelps-helping-others-with-depression-light-years-better-than-olympic-gold/

Don't Rely on Just One BP Test for Kids: Study

They found that nearly 25 percent of children and teens who had their blood pressure checked by their primary care doctor had readings in the high range, but less than half of those readings were confirmed when their blood pressure was checked again.

From: https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20180117/dont-rely-on-just-one-bp-test-for-kids-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Rats might not be to blame for the "Black Death"

The rodents get a bad rap for spreading plague that killed millions of people in medieval Europe, but a new study suggests another explanation

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rats-may-not-be-to-blame-for-spreading-black-death/

Mayo Clinic Minute: Working in workouts

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLr2jhZK4q4