Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Even modest diet swaps could reduce risk of death

New research shows making simple changes to your diet can have a big impact on health

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/even-modest-changes-to-diet-could-reduce-risk-of-death/

The toll ongoing stress can take on a child's brain

"We know that if they don't feel safe then they can't learn," but it's possible to help some kids become more resilient

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/childhood-stress-can-take-a-toll-on-young-brains-learning/

JFK's secret struggle with back pain

The former president's vibrant public image belied his debilitating battle with back pain

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/jfk-john-f-kennedy-back-pain-secret-struggle/

Woman dies after contracting rare tick-borne virus

Doctors say she's only the fifth confirmed case of the deadly Bourbon virus since it was first discovered in 2014

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/missouri-woman-dies-after-contracting-rare-tick-borne-bourbon-virus/

CAR-T gene therapy for leukemia clears FDA hurdle

A panel of cancer experts voted on what could become the first gene therapy widely available in the U.S.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/car-t-leukemia-cancer-gene-therapy-fda/

Blood test may hold promise for pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is usually discovered late and survival is poor, but researchers hope an experimental blood test could help change that

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/pancreatic-cancer-blood-test-earlier-detection/

Palliative Care



From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9h_U6c9VoM

Boy high-fives with new 3D-printed prosthetic arm

Life has changed for 8-year-old Garrett Clark thanks to the "Fab Lab" at the University of Texas at Arlington

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/3d-printed-prosthetic-university-of-texas-arlington-fab-lab/

After a storm: Staying safe following a hurricane



From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CiF4xQW-cA

Several Obamacare tax increases will be included in revamped GOP health care bill

It's unclear if the changes in the new bill will be enough to unite enough conservatives and moderates in order to advance to debate on the bill and vote on it

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/several-obamacare-tax-increases-will-be-included-in-revamped-gop-health-care-bill/

Bad sleep may be an evolutionary survival tool

A new study suggests our ancient ancestors may have pulled the night shift to watch for danger

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/bad-sleep-may-be-an-evolutionary-survival-tool/

Mom makes emotional plea after trampoline accident injures 3-year-old

The case has circulated nationally on social media and raised questions about age restrictions for trampolines

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/3-year-old-in-body-cast-after-visiting-trampoline-park/

Wellness Wednesday: How to Strengthen and Stretch With One Full-Body Challenge



From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y34DazYzZss

Tour of Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in Arizona



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

Hurricane safety: Staying safe and healthy during severe weather



From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYbCAUV5Mvc