Health department is notifying patients to get tested after cases of illness emerge
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/thousands-possibly-exposed-to-hepatitis-in-west-virginia/
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Thursday, March 24, 2016
Couple's caffeine habits linked to risk of miscarriage
Researchers report surprising findings on caffeine consumption before pregnancy - and the man's intake matters, too
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/couples-caffeine-habits-before-during-pregnancy-risk-of-miscarriage/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/couples-caffeine-habits-before-during-pregnancy-risk-of-miscarriage/
Gene Analysis: Zika's Arrival in the Americas
Findings suggest one person carried the virus to the region in 2013
From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20160324/gene-analysis-pinpoints-zikas-arrival-in-the-americas?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Healthy Vitamin C Amount Might Prevent Cataracts
Key is to get the nutrient from foods rather than a supplement, researchers say
From: http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/cataracts/news/20160324/healthy-amount-of-vitamin-c-might-keep-cataracts-at-bay?src=RSS_PUBLIC
FDA Wants Abuse-Deterrent Generic Painkillers
One more step to combat the epidemic of potent painkiller abuse
From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20160324/fda-wants-generic-narcotic-painkillers-to-be-abuse-deterrent?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Volunteers needed for Pennsylvania ‘MOM-n-PA’
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/march/volunteers-needed-for-pennsylvania-mom-n-pa
Study: Heart attack patients getting younger, fatter
Despite years of prevention efforts, heart patients are more likely to be obese and smoke cigarettes
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/heart-attack-patients-getting-younger-more-obese/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/heart-attack-patients-getting-younger-more-obese/
Blink app is like Groupon for discount Rx drugs
The tech startup aims to provide cheap generic prescription drugs through its app and website
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/blink-app-is-like-groupon-for-discount-rx-drugs/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/blink-app-is-like-groupon-for-discount-rx-drugs/
Kids' Drinks, Juices Have Day's Worth of Sugar
Study was conducted in Britain, but U.S. experts say similar results would be found in America
From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20160324/kids-fruit-drinks-juices-contain-days-worth-of-sugar?src=RSS_PUBLIC
This May Point to Postpartum Depression Risk
Goal is to identify and treat this mental health issue early
From: http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20160324/love-hormone-levels-in-pregnancy-may-point-to-risk-for-postpartum-depression?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Government could audit dentists for HIPAA compliance
The federal government has begun auditing some health care providers, including dental practices, to ensure they are complying with patient privacy laws and health care information security laws.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/march/government-could-audit-dentists-for-hipaa-compliance
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/march/government-could-audit-dentists-for-hipaa-compliance
How to avoid Zika virus on spring break
If you're heading to the Caribbean or Latin America this spring, take precautions to protect yourself from the virus
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-to-avoid-zika-on-spring-break/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-to-avoid-zika-on-spring-break/
Brothers create "Groupon" for cheap prescription drugs
A tech startup called "Blink Health" is on a mission to provide the lowest prices on generic prescription drugs through its app and website
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/brothers-create-groupon-for-cheap-prescription-drugs/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/brothers-create-groupon-for-cheap-prescription-drugs/
Ask The Mayo Mom: Congenital Heart Defects, Part 1 - Mayo Clinic
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3RpOwgJtBs
Stem Cells and Growth Factors for Osteoarthritis: Hope or Hype
From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7srQz2-ku8k
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