This flu season could cost businesses billions

The virus could cause about 25 million employees to miss at least four, eight-hour shifts costing $21 billion in lost productivity

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/economic-impact-of-flu-epidemic/

How the flu is impacting businesses' bottom line

More than 17,000 flu-related hospitalizations have been reported in the U.S. since October. While health officials are urging those with the flu to stay home from school or work, it's estimated to cost businesses across the country billions of dollars. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-the-flu-is-impacting-businesses-bottom-line/

Opioid maker Purdue Pharma backs off aggressive marketing

Purdue Pharma, the company behind the painkiller OxyContin, announced it is backing off aggressive marketing techniques that target doctors' offices. The decision comes as the company faces several lawsuits by states alleging the drug maker misrepresented the drug's risks. CBS News senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod has the details.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/opioid-maker-purdue-pharma-backs-off-aggressive-marketing/

Fast-acting drugs, UV rays could be used to fight the flu

A doctor and his team are testing a device that uses UV light to kill the influenza virus in the air without damaging human tissue

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-ultraviolet-light-could-be-used-to-fight-the-flu/

Fighting the flu with ultraviolet light

As the deadly flu season continues, a doctor is working on technology that uses ultraviolet light to kill the flu virus in the air. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why this technique is safer than using regular UV rays.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/fighting-the-flu-with-ultraviolet-light/

Opioid maker backs off aggressive marketing amid lawsuits

The nation's largest opioid manufacturer says it will no longer send sales representatives to doctors' offices to push opioids

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/purdue-pharma-oxycontin-maker-backs-off-aggressive-marketing-amid-lawsuits/

3 simple habits linked to weight loss

Trying to lose weight? New research suggests these three things may make a difference

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/3-simple-habits-linked-to-weight-loss/

Texas students mourn teacher who died of flu

Heather Holland, a second grade teacher in Weatherford, Texas, is being remembered as an educator who made a difference in students' lives. She died of the flu earlier this month. KTVT's Yona Gavino reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/texas-students-mourn-teacher-who-died-of-flu/

Oregon woman infected with rare "eye worm"

This is the first report in 20 years of this occurring in the United States, researchers say

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/oregon-woman-infected-with-rare-eye-worm/

Delaware celebrates GKAS

This was the 15th year that the Delaware State Dental Society has participated in GKAS. Dr. Kelly's office was one of three locations to host events.

From: By Jennifer Garvin
https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/february/delaware-celebrates-gkas

Teacher dies from flu after deeming antiviral drug too costly

A second grade teacher fell ill with the flu but when she saw the $116 price tag, she decided it was too much, her husband says

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-teacher-dies-from-flu-after-deeming-antiviral-drug-too-costly/

New Shingles Vaccine: What You Need To Know

The new vaccine is more than 90% effective at preventing shingles and a painful complication called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) in all age groups.

From: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/shingles/news/20180212/new-shingles-vaccine_what-you-need-to-know?src=RSS_PUBLIC

4/20 pot holiday a dangerous time on the road, study finds

Researchers see an uptick in fatal traffic crashes​ the evening of April 20, a counterculture holiday revolving around pot use

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/420-marijuana-holiday-a-dangerous-time-on-the-road-study-finds/

Driving May Be Risky Business on 4/20 Pot Holiday

Your risk of dying in a fatal wreck increases about 12 percent on that date, comparable to the increase in traffic risk that's been observed on Super Bowl Sunday, according to the analysis of crash data.

From: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20180212/driving-may-be-risky-business-on-420-pot-holiday?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Closing health disparities in Oklahoma

This is the fifth in a series featuring graduates of the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership and how these dental leaders continue to affect their communities.

From: By Kimber Solana
https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/february/closing-health-disparities-in-oklahoma