Antibiotic Overuse Behind 'Superbug' Outbreak

Finding could have implications for U.S. hospitals, study authors say

From: http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20170125/antibiotic-overuse-behind-superbug-outbreak-in-uk-hospitals?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Gene Therapy Helps 2 Babies Fight Type of Leukemia

Tweaking T-cells from healthy donor allowed infants to reach remission, researchers report

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/lymphoma/news/20170125/gene-therapy-helps-2-babies-fight-type-of-leukemia?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Even one high-fat meal can harm your liver, study finds

Over time, the rapid effect of "fat loading" could contribute to disease, researchers say

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/even-one-high-fat-meal-can-harm-your-liver/

Electrical Brain Stimulation May Treat Bulimia

Though preliminary, it found symptoms of eating disorder lessened in first 24 hours after treatment

From: http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/eating-disorders/bulimia-nervosa/news/20170125/study-explores-electrical-brain-stimulation-to-treat-bulimia?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Diabetes Kills More Americans Than Thought

Condition is third-highest cause of death, study finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20170125/diabetes-kills-more-americans-than-had-been-thought?src=RSS_PUBLIC

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/february

Newer Hepatitis C Drugs May Pose Health Risks

Newer Hepatitis C Drugs May Pose Health Risks

From: http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/news/20170125/hepatitis-c-drugs-side-effects?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Chemo Overused in Younger Colon Cancer Patients?

Study found the treatment often wasn't beneficial, but cancer expert says more research is needed

From: http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/news/20170125/is-chemo-overused-in-younger-colon-cancer-patients?src=RSS_PUBLIC

WHO Executive Board announces the names of the 3 nominees for the post of WHO Director-General

WHO Executive Board announces the names of the 3 nominees for the post of WHO Director–General.

From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/notes/2017/director-general-nominees/en/index.html

CMS attestation worksheets due Feb. 28

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/january/cms-attestation-worksheets-due-feb-28

Does excess pregnancy weight lead to overweight kids?

New research questions the link between extra pregnancy pounds and baby's weight

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/study-counters-link-between-excess-pregnancy-weight-and-overweight-kids/

Ablation Procedure Helps 3 out of 4 AFib Patients

But results may not be lasting, and patients may still need to take medications

From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/atrial-fibrillation/news/20170125/ablation-procedure-helps-3-out-of-4-patients-with-irregular-heartbeat?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Everything You Need To Know About Block Grants

Republican plans to transform Medicaid could help set debate on the role of government and entitlements. Here's an explanation of how it could work.

From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/20170124/everything-you-need-to-know-about-block-grants--the-heart-of-gops-medicaid-plans?src=RSS_PUBLIC

HPV Vaccine Doesn't Eliminate Need for Pap Test

Women who've been immunized still need the screen every 3 to 5 years, cancer specialists say

From: http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/hpv-genital-warts/news/20170124/hpv-vaccine-doesnt-eliminate-need-for-pap-test?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Conjoined twins separated in 21-hour operation

“I always dreamt that they would be separated and they would live a normal life,” the twins' mother said

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/conjoined-twins-ballenie-bellanie-camancho-separated-21-hour-operation/