Scott Walker moves forward with plan to drug test food stamp users

Wisconsin would become the first state to drug test able-bodied adults applying for food stamps

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/scott-walker-moves-forward-with-plan-drug-test-food-stamp-users/

Gene Therapy May Be Cure for 'Bubble Boy' Disease

But after decades of research, doctors now believe they have created a cure for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).

From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20171209/gene-therapy-may-be-cure-for-bubble-boy-disease?src=RSS_PUBLIC

A 2nd Gene Therapy Breakthrough Against Hemophilia

Coming just days after reports of a gene therapy that pushed the bleeding disorder hemophilia B into remission, new research suggests the same could be true for adults with the "A" form of the disease.

From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20171209/a-2nd-gene-therapy-breakthrough-against-hemophilia?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Morning Rounds: Opioids after surgery, new cancer gene test

Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" from Los Angeles to discuss a survey about post-surgery opioid use, a new cancer test that could help doctors and patients make more informed decisions, and a revolutionary treatment for eye injuries.

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/morning-rounds-opioids-after-surgery-new-cancer-gene-test/

Clearing the Air on E-cigarettes, Nicotine and Tobacco

From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsID3DD6N7c

Recall: ALDI Chocolate Bars For Nut Risk

The bars were discovered to have pieces of almond that weren't disclosed on the packaging.

From: https://www.webmd.com/allergies/news/20171208/recall-aldi-chocolate-bars-for-nut-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Staring at Solar Eclipse Burned Holes in Woman's Retinas

A New York woman suffered severe vision damage after looking at the sun for 21 seconds during the eclipse without protective eyewear.

From: https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/news/20171208/staring-at-eclipse-burned-holes-in-womans-retinas?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Repeat Infection Likely for Men With HPV

Men infected with genital human papillomavirus (HPV) are at high risk for reinfection with the same type of HPV, researchers say.

From: https://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/hpv-genital-warts/news/20171208/repeat-infection-likely-for-men-with-hpv?src=RSS_PUBLIC

At a recent conference, companies showed off ways they're leveraging technology to improve diagnosis and treatment of brain disorders.

At a recent conference, companies showed off ways they're leveraging technology to improve diagnosis and treatment of brain disorders.

From: https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20171208/firms-race-to-find-new-ways-to-scan-brain-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Join the Tooth Team for National Children’s Dental Health Month

Are you on the Tooth Team?
Everyone is invited to join the oral health-promoting squad in February for National Children’s Dental Health Month.
The annual, month-long campaign invites dental and other health care professionals and educators to come together and promote the benefits of good oral health care to children and their caregivers. This year, the theme is Tooth Team, based on the poster and activity sheets concept created by Jade Rector, an art student at Columbia College Chicago.


From: By Michelle Manchir http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/december/join-the-tooth-team-for-national-childrens-dental-health-month

WebMDs 2011 Health Heroes: Meet the Honorees

WebMD's annual celebration of extraordinary Americans who met a health challenge and went on to help others in truly inspiring ways.

From: http://www.webmd.com/healthheroes/2011-honorees?src=RSS_PUBLIC

WebMD's 2012 Health Heroes: Meet the Honorees

WebMD's annual celebration of extraordinary Americans who met a health challenge and went on to help others in truly inspiring ways.

From: http://www.webmd.com/healthheroes/2012-honorees?src=RSS_PUBLIC

WebMD's 2010 Health Heroes: Meet the Honorees

WebMD’s annual celebration of extraordinary Americans who met a health challenge and went on to help others in truly inspiring ways.

From: http://www.webmd.com/healthheroes/2010-honorees?src=RSS_PUBLIC

WebMD's 2009 Health Heroes: Meet the Honorees

WebMD honors four everyday Americans who faced daunting challenges, persevered, and are now giving back to others in truly extraordinary ways. Meet our 2009 honorees and nominate a Health Hero for 2010.

From: http://www.webmd.com/healthheroes/2009-honorees?src=RSS_PUBLIC

WebMD's 2008 Health Heroes: Meet the Honorees

WebMD honors four everyday Americans who faced daunting challenges, persevered, and are now giving back to others in truly extraordinary ways. Meet our 2008 honorees and nominate a Health Hero for 2009.

From: http://www.webmd.com/healthheroes/2008-honorees?src=RSS_PUBLIC