Friday, October 14, 2016

Just Diagnosed: ADHD Later in Life

If you're in your 50s or older and you learn you've got ADHD, find out what kind of treatment and strategies for daily living can help you.



From: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/aging-and-adhd?src=RSS_PUBLIC

7-year-old explains why Down syndrome is "not scary"

Video of little girl explaining why Down syndrome is actually "so exciting" goes viral

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/7-year-old-girl-explains-in-viral-video-that-down-syndrome-is-not-scary-at-all/

Florida IDs new Miami neighborhood as Zika zone

The announcement comes less than a month after declaring the nearby Wynwood neighborhood cleared of the virus following aggressive mosquito spraying

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-ids-new-miami-neighborhood-as-zika-zone/

Medicare unveils far-reaching overhaul of doctors' pay

The legislation known as MACRA is bringing about one of the biggest changes in Medicare's 50-year history

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/medicare-unveils-macra-far-reaching-overhaul-of-doctors-pay/

Conjoined twin boys separated in rare surgery

After 16 hours of surgery, 13-month-old twins Jadon and Anias make it to what their mom calls their "happy rebirth day"

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/conjoined-twin-boys-separated-in-rare-surgery-jadon-anias-mcdonald/

Research Sheds Light on Why People Who Lose Weight Gain It Back

Woman weighing self after drinking water

New research shows that people who lose weight get really hungry -- more than anyone had ever expected that they might.



From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20161014/how-your-appetite-can-sabotage-weight-loss?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Zika Infection May Bring Future Immunity: Study

Individuals, and large part of populations, may be protected against future epidemics, scientists say



From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20161014/zika-infection-may-bring-future-immunity-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

MS Drug Used Early May Reverse Some Disability

But significant side effects remain an issue for Lemtrada, researcher says



From: http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/news/20161014/powerful-ms-drug-used-early-may-reverse-some-disability?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Mayo Clinic Minute: Doctor reminds parents to carve with care



From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E36EljP42LQ

'Snus' Tied to Higher Prostate Cancer Death Risk

Safety of snus use called into question



From: http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/news/20161014/smokeless-tobacco-product-tied-to-higher-risk-of-prostate-cancer-death?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Genetic Subtypes of Crohn's Disease Identified

Findings may help explain why the inflammatory bowel condition is so tough to treat, researchers say



From: http://www.webmd.com/ibd-crohns-disease/crohns-disease/news/20161014/study-identifies-genetic-subtypes-of-crohns-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Officials Warn Some Seniors to Switch to Medicare

The government is sending emails and letters to some seniors to warn them that if they are eligible for Medicare and stay on the health law's exchange, they will have to repay any subsidies they receive and if they miss their Medicare enrollment opportunity, they will face a life-long penalty.



From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/20161014/officials-warn-some-older-marketplace-customers-to-switch-to-medicare?src=RSS_PUBLIC

1 in 5 U.S. Young Adults Uses Hookah

Misperceptions abound that it's safer than cigarettes, researchers say



From: http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20161013/1-in-5-us-young-adults-uses-hookah?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Ingested porcupine pokes hole in woman's insides

The strange story of a woman, a porcupine, a dog, and an unexpected extended stay in the hospital

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ingested-porcupine-needle-pokes-hole-in-womans-insides/

Smartphones "contaminating" family life, study suggests

Which do you answer first – your mobile phone or your child? Results of a small study raise concern, say researchers

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/smartphones-interfere-with-family-life-parenting-children-study/