By BARRY MEIER from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2TrbHQI
Thursday 31 January 2019
Sackler Scion’s Email Reveals Push for High-Dose OxyContin, New Lawsuit Disclosures Claim
By BARRY MEIER from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2TrbHQI
Almost Half of U.S. Adults Have Heart Issues
The increase from the figure reported a year ago is largely due to the change in the official definition of high blood pressure, the American Heart Association reports.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DMBttg
Could Gut Bacteria Be Linked to Dementia Risk?
The study found only that a group of dementia patients had different gut microbes from dementia-free adults, one expert noted.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Sm4m7K
Generic for Popular Asthma Inhaler Gets FDA OK
The new inhaler is approved for twice-daily treatment of asthma in patients 4 and older.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2RWYfHE
Medical Scribes Could Help Improve ER Care
Medical scribes do administrative tasks, such as documenting visits while a doctor evaluates the patient, printing out paperwork and arranging tests and appointments.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2BbZ2KG
What Works to Help Teens Quit Vaping?
Teens addicted to vaping must rely on methods that have been shown to help tobacco quitters, but it's not clear that those methods will be useful when it comes to e-cigarettes.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2ScVjWQ
Study: Breakfast Not Key to Weight Loss After All
Eating a hearty breakfast doesn't help people eat less later in the day, and those who have breakfast end up eating more calories each day, the review found.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GewCTi
FDA Fast-Tracks OTC Naloxone for Opioid Overdose
It is the first time the FDA itself produced a drug facts label and performed safety testing to help rush a product to market.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Uxuryq
Wednesday 30 January 2019
Vaping Beats Patch, Gum in Helping Smokers Quit
Going “cold turkey” with no nicotine can make it difficult to deal with withdrawal symptoms. Having some kind of nicotine replacement improves your chances of quitting, a study author said.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DKRu32
Great Workouts Boost Brains, Even in the Young
Researchers found that aerobic exercise increased participants' overall fitness as well as their so-called executive function -- thinking skills that are key to reasoning, planning and problem-solving.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Us8K2D
Arctic Blast A Threat to People With Alzheimer's
"This type of weather can be hazardous for everyone, but even more so for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, who may have difficulty noticing temperature and weather changes or knowing who to call for help," said Charles Fuschillo Jr., CEO and president of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2B7guj5
Heavy Metals Found in Popular Fruit Juices
Consumer Reports experts tested 45 juices made by 24 brands, including well-known and lesser-known brands such as Gerber, Minute Maid, Mott's, Great Value from Walmart, Clover Valley from Dollar General, and Big Win from Rite Aid. Those tested included organic products, too, as well as store brands from Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DJChiD
Study: Heart Birth Defects Up with Climate Change
While previous research linked heat exposure among pregnant women to heart defects in their newborns, the causes remain unclear.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2UrrKy5
He Swallowed a Toothpick. It Could Have Killed Him.
By DENISE GRADY from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2Tn7uOf
E-Cigarettes Are Effective at Helping Smokers Quit, a Study Says
By JAN HOFFMAN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2DIi24P
Vaping Tied to Rise in Stroke, Heart Attack Risk
The increased health risks linked to e-cigarette use held strong even after researchers accounted for other potential risk factors, such as age, excess weight, diabetes and smoking.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HDa29d
Opioid Lawsuits Are Headed to Trial. Here's Why the Stakes Are Getting Uglier
By JAN HOFFMAN from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2CRDKSy
Flu May Raise Chance of Stroke, Neck Artery Tears
Researchers think flu-related inflammation may raise your chance for a stroke, and a strong immune response to the flu virus increases blood clotting and wear and tear on your blood vessels, which may boost your risk of having torn neck artery.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GczSPo
Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken Nuggets
The chicken nuggets were shipped to stores across the U.S.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HPaLUS
Seeking the Genetic Underpinnings of Morning Persons and Night Owls
By VERONIQUE GREENWOOD from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2DIJC1Q
Tuesday 29 January 2019
'Mind-Reading' AI Turns Thoughts Into Spoken Words
"Our ultimate goal is to develop technologies that can decode the internal voice of a patient who is unable to speak," said the study’s author.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HB5gJz
Frostbite and Hypothermia: Tips to Stay Safe in Extreme Cold Weather
By KAREN ZRAICK from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2sY990N
Breast Cancer May Bring Higher Odds for A-fib, Too
The risk for women under 60 years of age more than doubled in the first six months after diagnosis, and rose 80 percent six months to three years after diagnosis, the findings showed.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2WvEbL0
OTC Hearing Aids Coming, But Some Seek Options Now
With over-the-counter hearing aids a year or more away from market, many patients are having to choose between really expensive and sort of expensive devices.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2RpDVJM
What If You Were Your Own Blood Donor for Surgery?
Among nearly 700 heart surgery patients studied, researchers found the tactic did seem to reduce blood transfusions. Patients who self-donated also had shorter hospital stays.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HF7ffM
Big Gains Vs Hep C Possible With Big Investment
The study suggests that sweeping prevention, screening and treatment efforts could prevent 15.1 million new hepatitis C infections and 1.5 million cirrhosis and liver cancer deaths by 2030.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2SiSNhA
Study: Use of Flakka Rare Among High School Seniors
Flakka has been linked to rashes of bizarre behavior, which has led the media to refer to it as the 'zombie' or, incorrectly, as the “cannibal” drug.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2B7wxO4
Someday, a Pig's Heart Might Save an Infant's Life
With donor organs in short supply, the hope is that animal organs can keep patients alive while they await a human donor.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HLYAsi
Layer Up During the Polar Vortex
To stay safe in frigid weather, keep your head, face and nose covered, dress in layers to prevent heat loss, and wear sturdy, insulated boots with thick wool socks.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2G8SXSi
Why Sleepless Nights Can Mean More Painful Days
Researchers found changes in areas of the brain that affect pain and pain relief when study subjects were deprived of sleep.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DICsuR
Can Strict BP Control Lower Your Dementia Risk?
Although tight blood pressure control didn’t reduce the risk of full-blown dementia in the study, it did reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment, an early form of the disease.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2MD5Mpi
Doctors: Newer Blood Thinners Best Against A-Fib
The newer drugs are called non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs). Examples include dabigatran (Pradaxa), rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and apixaban (Eliquis).
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2FW9FVW
Monday 28 January 2019
The Importance of a Healthy Pregnancy Weight
Before you get pregnant, get as close to a healthy weight as possible to help spare complications for you and your child. Read advice from an OB/GYN.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Wt6j1I
Can Too Much Screen Time Hinder Child Development?
Kids who are being put in front of screens are showing delayed development, a new study indicates.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2MBHegb
Meet the Dog Scouts of America
The four-legged members of Dog Scouts of America earn merit badges for mastering skills like tracking scents, navigating obstacle courses, pulling sleds, and understanding sign language.
from WebMD Health http://bit.ly/2DFEY52
Stick to Your 2019 Fitness Resolutions
Ashley Borden, author of the book Your Perfect Fit and a personal trainer with a roster of celebrity clients, suggests ways you can keep your fitness resolutions this year.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2S7JXU5
Internet Challenges: Who's Likely to Take Risk?
A new study suggests that an underlying psychological disorder may be one reason that some kids jump at online dares such as the "Bird Box" challenge, where people walk around blindfolded.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HAJQwb
Germs in Your Gut Are Talking to Your Brain. Scientists Want to Know What They’re Saying.
By CARL ZIMMER from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2UpJcTU
Which Allergens Are in Your Food? You Can’t Always Tell From the Labels
By ERIC ATHAS from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2DCpzSI
Washington Calls Statewide Emergency Over Measles
A new study suggests that an underlying psychological disorder may be one reason that some kids jump at online dares such as the "Bird Box" challenge, where people walk around blindfolded.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2RUWB9H
After-School Programs Can Ease Kids' ADHD
Research shows that after-school programs could relieve some troubles for kids who have ADHD.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2MAqoyv
Gene Therapy Shows Promise Against Sickle Cell
Despite promising results, it's unclear if the effects of treatment will last and it's likely to be at least three years before a genetic therapy for sickle cell disease is approved.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2RS5nVQ
CDC: Snuggling Pet Hedgehogs Can Spread Salmonella
The CDC reports that 11 people had been infected with SalmonellaTyphimurium. Ten of the 11 say they handled a hedgehog before they became ill.
from WebMD Health http://bit.ly/2TiUau9
Blood Test for Pancreatic Cancer May Aid Detection
Because it often doesn't cause obvious early symptoms, pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose. In many cases, the cancer is at an advanced stage by the time it's discovered. Only 8.5 percent of patients survive past five years.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2TiU7OZ
Study Offers Hint of Hope for Staving Off Dementia in Some People
By PAM BELLUCK from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2RmMXaH
Many Cancer Patients Have Undiagnosed Hepatitis
The findings suggest screening for hepatitis B and C may be appropriate in community cancer clinics.
from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HAxJ1X
Caroline Elton Helps Doctors Heal Themselves
By CLAUDIA DREIFUS from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2MANGUN
Saturday 26 January 2019
These Patients Had Sickle-Cell Disease. Experimental Therapies May Have Cured Them.
By GINA KOLATA from NYT Health https://nyti.ms/2MzXyhN
