Are hormonal contraceptives on the way for men?

A trial tested hormone injections for men to reduce their sperm counts, but the side effects halted the study

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/will-men-soon-be-taking-hormone-contraceptives/

Research trial examines hormonal birth control for men

Male contraception is usually limited to condoms and vasectomies, but an experimental drug could change how men tackle birth control. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/research-trial-examines-hormonal-birth-control-for-men/

Nurses' scrubs can harbor nasty germs

Superbug MRSA and other dangerous bacteria were detected on uniforms of hospital staff

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nurses-scrubs-can-harbor-nasty-germs-superbugs/

Doctors Try Brain-Training for 'Phantom Limb Pain'

Robotic technology offers insight into the post-amputation phenomenon

From: http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20161027/doctors-try-brain-training-to-curb-phantom-limb-pain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Study Questions Migraine Meds in Kids, Teens

Researchers found sugar pill worked as well as commonly prescribed drugs

From: http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/news/20161027/study-questions-use-of-migraine-meds-in-kids-teens?src=RSS_PUBLIC

#AsktheMayoMom about Congetial Heart Disease

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6CqnUf_Bc8

Male Birth Control Shot Promising, But Work Needed

Injections as effective as other contraceptives, but side effects prompted early halt of trial

From: http://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/news/20161027/male-birth-control-in-a-shot-promising-but-more-work-needed?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Cranberry Products May Not Prevent UTIs: Study

In female nursing home residents, cranberry capsules didn't affect infection rate

From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20161027/cranberry-products-may-not-prevent-utis-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Artificial hand helps amputee feel softness

Technology that allows a person to sense softness and firmness is another step toward the development of prosthetics that can feel

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/artificial-hand-technology-helps-amputee-feel-softness-firmness/

AARP sues feds over employer wellness program rules

Workplace wellness programs help rein in soaring costs of insurance premiums, but the AARP claims the new rules would compromise people’s privacy or make them vulnerable to discrimination

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/aarp-sues-eeoc-employer-wellness-program-rules/

Colon Cancer's Location May Determine Survival

Study found 'right-sided' tumors had worse prognoses, with implications for screening and treatment

From: http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/news/20161027/colon-cancers-location-may-determine-patient-survival?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Nurses' 'Scrubs' Pick Up Bad Hospital Germs

Superbug MRSA, other disease-causing bacteria detected on uniforms in ICU

From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20161027/nurses-scrubs-pick-up-bad-hospital-germs?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Making Mayo's Recipes: Whole wheat pumpkin pancakes

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

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Awards $45 Million in Grants to Help Agricultural Producers and Small Rural Businesses Develop New Products

EAU CLAIRE Wis., Oct. 27, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is providing more than $45 million to help farmers, ranchers, small businesses and entrepreneurs nationwide develop new product lines. USDA is investing in 325 projects through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/10/0232.xml&contentidonly=true

Volunteers donate dental services to veterans

About 600 volunteers came together for the 2016 Homeless Veteran Stand Down for Monterey County.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/volunteers-donate-dental-services-to-veterans