Thursday, June 15, 2017

The dangers of Rep. Steve Scalise's injuries

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was critically wounded during a baseball practice shooting, underwent his third surgery on Thursday

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/steve-scalise-injuries-surgery-details-dangers/

The dangers of Rep. Steve Scalise's injuries

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was critically wounded during a baseball practice shooting, underwent his third surgery on Thursday

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/steve-scalise-injuries-surgery-details-dangers/

Details on the dangers of Scalise's injuries

Rep. Steve Scalise sustained a gunshot wound to the left hip that "traveled across his pelvis." On Thursday he remained in critical condition after three surgeries. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why a bullet wound to the pelvis can be so dangerous.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/details-on-the-dangers-of-scalises-injuries/

Horseback riding may help stroke recovery

A new study finds the animal's movement may help stroke survivors regain lost mobility and balance

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/horse-therapy-may-help-stroke-recovery/

Electric Shock Drowning: A Silent Killer

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This news article offers advice on how to protect yourself from electric shock drowning in lakes and pools.



From: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20170615/electric-shock-drowning-silent-killer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Higher Birth Defect Risk if Mom is Obese

But researchers say absolute risk is low



From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20170615/higher-pregnancy-weight-tied-to-raised-odds-for-birth-defects?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity



From: USDA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXABDnZK_jY

Higher Odds for Certain Cancers for Couch Potatoes

Researchers say get moving, and point to national exercise guidelines



From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20170615/couch-potatoes-may-face-higher-risk-of-kidney-bladder-cancers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Parent’s Smartphone Use Can Affect Kids' Behavior

Parenting, devices, Child development, Smartphones, cell phone,



From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20170615/when-parents-focus-on-smartphones-kids-misbehaving-can-rise?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Centenarians Often Healthier Than Younger Seniors

They have less chronic disease than those in their 80s and 90s, researcher says



From: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20170615/centenarians-often-healthier-than-younger-seniors-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Drastic shift in teen vaping trend

After years of growing popularity among teens, a new government survey reveals big shift on e-cigarettes

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/teen-vaping-falls-reversing-e-cigarette-trend/

Teen shows off dance moves after heart transplant

Nothing could stop this teenage heart transplant patient from rocking out in his hospital bed

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/15-year-old-dances-from-hospital-after-lifesaving-heart-transplant/

Mayo Clinic Minute: Do you know these important health numbers?



From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzojCk3jj5s

Fever during pregnancy linked to autism risk

While overall risk is low, timing and number of fevers during pregnancy may be factors, a new study finds

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/autism-fever-during-pregnancy-risk-study/

Have scientists created a safe, sun-free tan?

A new experiment may unlock a way to tan without harmful UV exposure, which could help prevent skin cancer, researchers say

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/have-scientists-created-a-safe-sun-free-tan/