Thursday, March 24, 2016

Thousands possibly exposed to hepatitis at heart clinic

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

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/

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