Saturday, May 27, 2017

Morning Rounds: New fruit juice guidance, bacteria-lined clothing

Dr. Jon LaPook and Dr. Tara Narula join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the new recommendations for how much fruit juice kids should be having and a breathable workout suit lined with live bacteria which reacts to body heat and sweat to adjust ventilation accordingly.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/morning-rounds-new-fruit-juice-guidance-bacteria-lined-clothing/

Marijuana study offers hope for some epileptic children

A study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that the use of cannabidial, which is derived from marijuana and does not induce a high, was successful in decreasing seizures in children who suffer from a complex epilepsy disorder. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/marijuana-study-offers-hope-for-some-epileptic-children/

WHO: World Health +Social Good live at WHA70 - 26 MAY 2017



From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff5hVFXwDcM

How one Texas county is trying to stop the spread of Zika

Fifteen pregnant women in Cameron County, Texas, have tested positive for Zika virus so far this year. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on how county authorities are working to stop the spread through mosquito control and public education.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/how-one-texas-county-is-trying-to-stop-the-spread-of-zika/

Texas county still on "high alert" over Zika virus

Cameron County is increasing its efforts at mosquito control and public education, and sharing what it's learned

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-tries-zika-education-with-state-on-high-alert-about-virus/

Vertigo dizziness is scary, but common

Some patients may need repeated treatments for vertigo to relieve symptoms, but new guidelines say expensive tests and drugs aren't needed

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/vertigo-dizziness-is-scary-but-common/

New guidance for treating vertigo

Millions of Americans suffer from vertigo each year, and it can be disabling. But the condition can be treated -- usually without drugs or expensive tests. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/new-guidance-for-treating-vertigo/

How to combat seasonal allergies

Around 26 million Americans find themselves sneezing and wheezing every year due to seasonal allergies. We spent $2.7 billion on non-prescription allergy remedies last year alone. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how allergies work and what might be causing an increase in allergy-sufferers.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/how-to-combat-seasonal-allergies/

Kidneys from diabetic donors may help organ shortage

People who received kidneys from non-living donors with diabetes were less likely to die than those who stayed on the wait-list

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/kidneys-from-diabetes-patients-may-be-organ-donation-source/

Morning Rounds: Fighting seasonal allergies

Americans spent $2.7 billion last year on non-prescription allergy remedies, and there are some other steps you can take

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/morning-rounds-seasonal-allergies/

Kindergartners asked to tattle on parents who don't vaccinate

In Germany, officials want kids to squeal on parents if they haven't followed the laws on vaccines

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/kindergartners-asked-to-tattle-on-parents-who-dont-vaccine-in-germany/

Could a Century-Old Drug Ease Autism Symptoms?

Small study produced positive results with the sleeping sickness medication suramin, but more research needed



From: http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/news/20170526/could-a-century-old-drug-help-ease-autism-symptoms?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Experts sound alarm on autism's "worryingly high" suicide rate

Suicide in people with autism is poorly understood and under-researched, say experts

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/autisms-high-suicide-rate-spurs-expert-summit/

Mayo Clinic Minute: SkinSafe app



From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GXCMBIYl0Y

Poll: Most older Americans want Medicare to cover long-term care

The poll found 56 percent think the federal government should make a major effort to help people cover the costs of long-term care

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-most-older-americans-want-medicare-to-cover-long-term-care/