Thursday, February 4, 2016

CRE bacteria: What you should know



From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/cre-bacteria/art-20166387

Blood banks limit donations due to Zika virus

Major blood centers say people should not donate if they've traveled to Mexico, the Caribbean, South or Central America in the last 28 days

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/blood-banks-limit-donations-due-to-zika-virus/

What Florida is doing to stop the Zika virus

Florida's hot, humid climate puts its 20 million residents at risk -- along with millions more tourists

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-florida-is-doing-to-stop-the-zika-virus/

What is Bell's palsy? CBS anchor explains his diagnosis

New York City anchor Maurice DuBois was shocked when he looked in the mirror and saw his face was "frozen, literally locked up"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nyc-anchorman-maurice-dubois-talks-bells-palsy-diagnosis/

'Obese' May Not Always Equal Unhealthy: Study

Authors warn against using body size as sole measure of good health, but other experts cite risks of too much weight



From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/20160204/obese-may-not-always-equal-unhealthy-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Michigan officials warned of water, Legionnaires' link

Governor said he had learned of the spike in Legionnaires' cases just days before going public in January; but emails show his office knew in March

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/emails-reveal-michigan-gov-rick-snyder-office-was-aware-of-surge-in-legionnaires-disease/

Could 3-parent IVF be coming to the U.S.?

Government advisers are urging the FDA to approve the new fertility technique

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/could-3-parent-ivf-be-coming-to-the-u-s/

Natural Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction

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Are there natural ways to treat ED? WebMD gives you the pros and cons of common herbal remedies.



From: http://www.webmd.com/erectile-dysfunction/features/natural-remedies-for-erectile-dysfunction?src=RSS_PUBLIC

How to Take Care of Your Joints

WebMD explains how exercise and weight loss can help keep your osteoarthritis from getting worse.



From: http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/knee-hip-replacement-14/home-joint-care?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Electric Toothbrushes: Are They for You?

Are electric toothbrushes really worth the extra money? WebMD asks the experts. What we found out may surprise you.



From: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/healthy-teeth-14/electric-toothbrushes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Statins May Ease Macular Degeneration for Some

The 'dry' form of the eye disease remains the leading cause of blindness in developed world



From: http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/macular-degeneration/news/20160204/high-dose-statins-may-ease-macular-degeneration-for-some?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Bit of Chocolate in Pregnancy May Help Mom, Baby

No matter what the level of healthy flavanols, improvements seen in circulatory health



From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20160204/daily-bit-of-chocolate-in-pregnancy-may-help-mom-baby?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Bone Marrow Failure and Bone Marrow Transplantation



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

Hidden Causes of Hair Loss

If you're losing hair, the biggest question is why. Here's an in-depth look at factors that may contribute to hair loss, including lifestyle, heredity, and medical causes.



From: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/hair-loss-women-14/hair-loss-hidden-causes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Being a morning person could be in your genes

New research from genetics company 23andMe suggests DNA may play a role in whether you're a morning person or a night owl

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/being-a-morning-person-could-be-in-your-genes/