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Tuesday, November 14, 2017

FDA approves "digital pill"

In a first, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a so-called "digital pill." It contains a sensor that lets the doctor know when it's been taken. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/fda-approves-digital-pill/

Giant panda treated like national treasure when it comes to health care

Tian Tian means "more and more" -- a good name for him because he's the father of all 3 surviving giant pandas born at the National Zoo

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/tian-tian-panda-treated-like-national-treasure-health-care/

A double cancer diagnosis leads Arizona couple to Mayo Clinic for care

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKkkeWUU3Ag

Mayo Clinic Minute: Does giving peanuts to babies reduce allergy risk?

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBE16smDLsw

'Shark Tank' Entrepreneur Daymond John Urges Men to Get Serious About Their Health

"Shark Tank" entrepreneur Daymond John urges men to get serious about their health.

From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/daymond-john-10-questions?src=RSS_PUBLIC

HIV/AIDS Awareness Advocate Sharon Stone Is Back on the Big Screen

Sharon Stone, a fierce advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness and a firm believer in clean living, is back on the big screen.

From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/sharon-stone-back-on-the-big-screen?src=RSS_PUBLIC

#DearDiabetes: William T. Cefalu

Dear Diabetes,

Thankfully, you and I have yet to meet in person. But, unfortunately, you have made yourself well known to many of my friends, colleagues and countless patients of mine whose lives you have changed. I have spent more than 35 years of my life trying to understand you and what makes you tick. I have tried to fully comprehend your motives, to anticipate your next move and I’ve attempted to prevent you from touching any other person. Despite what we are learning about you, you continue to be evasive, relentless and have no limits, but I will not give up! Your desire now to make yourself known to many more children and adolescents angers me, as I know what really lies ahead for this younger generation if you have your way!

While we haven’t personally met, I’m doing everything I can to ensure we don’t. I run four times a week and exercise daily, eat as healthy as possible and have regular check-ups. I have many devoted friends and together we have dedicated our lives to this fight against you! We are doing everything we can to limit your impact. Please know that we are keeping a very close on eye on you, and we are committed to this fight. Beware!

William T. Cefalu, MD
Chief Scientific, Medical & Mission Officer, American Diabetes Association

From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2017/11/14/deardiabetes-william-t-cefalu/

Chicken Recalled For Metal Risk

The affected chicken was sold at Trader Joe's, Wegmans and Costco.

From: https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20171114/chicken-recalled-for-metal-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

FDA warns of injuries, deaths from herbal supplement

Kratom has gained popularity as a treatment for pain and drug dependence, but the FDA says it carries similar risks to opioids

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/kratom-herbal-supplement-fda-warns-of-injury-death/