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Saturday, 31 August 2019
The Mysterious Vaping Illness That’s ‘Becoming an Epidemic’
By BY SHEILA KAPLAN AND MATT RICHTEL from NYT Health https://ift.tt/32hOdS7
Friday, 30 August 2019
Sacklers vs. States: Settlement Talks Stumble Over Foreign Business
By BY MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN, DANNY HAKIM AND JAN HOFFMAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/34edw9C
CDC Says 'Don't Vape' As Lung Injury Cases Rise
The number of people who've developed a severe form of lung disease potentially tied to vaping has now risen to 215 cases across 25 states, and federal health officials are recommending that Americans not use e-cigarettes.
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FDA Warns of Problems for Some Taking Hep C Drugs
Taking the hepatitis C drugs Mavyret, Zepatier or Vosevi can trigger rare cases of severe liver problems or liver failure in patients who already have moderate-to-severe liver impairment, the FDA warned Wednesday.
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Even Age 80 Is Not Too Late to Begin Exercising
A new study found that men in their 70s and 80s who had never followed an exercise regimen could build muscle mass as well as "master athletes" -- those of the same age who had worked out throughout their lives and still competed at the top levels of their sports.
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Think Your Aging Parents Are Stubborn? Blame ‘Mismatched Goals’
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Don’t Use Bootleg or Street Vaping Products, C.D.C. Warns
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Transgender People Pressured on ‘Conversion Therapy’
More than one in 10 transgender people say they've been pressured by a professional counselor to accept their birth sex.
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Mumps Outbreaks Hitting Migrant Detention Centers
A new government report finds more than 900 cases of dangerous and highly contagious mumps have occurred at 57 U.S. migrant detention facilities over the past year, with nearly half of cases occurring in Texas.
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Alex Trebek Back On 'Jeopardy!' After Chemotherapy
Long-time "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek has finished chemotherapy -- aimed at beating back pancreatic cancer -- and is returning to host the popular game show.
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Thursday, 29 August 2019
Posting All Those Selfies Online Could Backfire, Study Finds
Posting selfies on social media won't do you any favors in terms of likability.
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Hospitals Should Replace Infection-Prone Scopes With Safer Models, F.D.A. Says
By BY RONI CARYN RABIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2Ukxriz
Life-Changing Drugs Almost Nobody Can Afford
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A Secret Opioid Memo That Could Have Slowed an Epidemic
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There Is No 'Gay Gene,' Major Study Concludes
There's no such thing as a single "gay gene" that drives a person's sexual behavior, concludes the largest genetic study ever conducted on the issue.
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Surgeon General: Marijuana Bad for Developing Brain
Marijuana use is risky for young people and pregnant women, a U.S. Surgeon General health advisory warns.
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Surgeon General Warns Pregnant Women and Teenagers Not to Smoke or Vape Marijuana
By SHEILA KAPLAN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2NF7xEM
Recall: Brutus & Barnaby Pig Ear Treats for Dogs
All package sizes of Brutus & Barnaby pig ear treats for dogs have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination, the Florida-based company says.
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Could Red Wine Boost Your 'Microbiome'?
A little pinot noir now and then might help keep the bacteria in your tummy healthy and happy, a new study suggests.
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Pinterest Limits Sources of Vaccine Content
From now on, if you do vaccine-related searches on Pinterest, you'll only get results from public health organizations.
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Any Drinking While Pregnant Ups Miscarriage Odds
Just small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy can increase the risk of miscarriage, researchers warn.
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Wednesday, 28 August 2019
Test All U.S. Adults for Hepatitis C, Panel Says
Routine screening for hepatitis C -- which can destroy the liver over time -- should occur in all American adults, a key government panel recommended Tuesday.
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Teens Exposed to 'Secondhand' Vaping Fumes
The danger to teenagers' lungs from e-cigarettes isn't only occurring in those who vape: A new report finds many young bystanders are breathing in "secondhand" fumes.
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Georgia Investigates Toxic Gas Leak at Smyrna Plant
Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division launched an investigation Tuesday of a previously undisclosed leak of toxic gas at a Smyrna medical sterilizing facility.
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Amazon Rainforest Fires: Effects on Health, Weather
The Amazon rainforest fires that have been blazing out of control in Brazil for weeks could have far-reaching effects on our health, experts warn.
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Obesity Harming Strides Made Against Heart Disease
Rising obesity rates, coupled with an associated jump in diabetes and high blood pressure cases, appears to be undoing decades of gains made against heart disease, a new study finds.
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'Fast and Feast' Diet Works for Weight Loss
A much simpler approach to losing weight might be to just stop eating every other day, called alternate-day fasting.
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Recall: 5.7 Million Contigo Kids Water Bottles
About 5.7 million Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles have been recalled in the United States because the clear silicone spout can detach and pose a choking hazard to children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says.
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Recall: 5.7 Million Contigo Kids Water Bottles
About 5.7 million Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles have been recalled in the United States because the clear silicone spout can detach and pose a choking hazard to children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says.
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Areas Warned About Mosquito-Borne Illness EEE
Medical officials are warning residents about the rare but deadly eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, a mosquito-borne virus that can cause brain swelling and leads to death in about 30% of those who catch it.
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Tuesday, 27 August 2019
Sacklers Would Give Up Ownership of Purdue Pharma Under Settlement Proposal
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Purdue Offering Up to $12 Billion On Opioid Claims
Purdue Pharma, the drug giant many have blamed for the ongoing U.S. opioid abuse crisis, has offered $10 billion to $12 billion to settle more than 2,000 lawsuits lodged against it, NBC News is reporting.
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Philip Morris and Altria Are in Talks to Merge
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Johnson & Johnson’s Brand Falters Over Its Role in the Opioid Crisis
By KATIE THOMAS and TIFFANY HSU from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2L2F8qR
'Synthetic Pot' Lands People in the ER
Using "synthetic pot" is rolling the dice with your health, experts warn, pointing to a healthy 26-year-old woman who ended up in the ER after smoking a batch laced with rat poison.
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Administration Ends Migrant Medical Care Protection
An exemption that allows immigrants to remain in the United States and avoid deportation while they or family members receive life-saving care has been scrapped by the Trump administration.
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U.S. Discards Thousands of Donated Kidneys
Between 2004 and 2014, U.S. transplant centers discarded about 18% of over 156,000 deceased-donor kidneys recovered, about two times higher than the discard rate in France.
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Childhood Cancer Survivors May Face Heart Troubles
The treatments that childhood cancer patients receive often save their lives, but they also make survivors prone to heart troubles, a new study finds.
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Staying Optimistic Might Lengthen Your Life
An upbeat view of life may increase your odds for living to a ripe old age, new research suggests.
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Monday, 26 August 2019
Judge Fines J&J $572 Billion Over Opioid Crisis
An Oklahoma judge on Monday ruled against one of America's biggest companies, Johnson & Johnson -- fining it $572 million as part of the first trial of an opioid maker sued by a state for the human and financial costs of the prescription painkiller crisis.
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Every Sudden Infant Death Deserves a Closer Look
Whenever a healthy infant dies suddenly, that death should be investigated to determine if abuse or neglect was the cause, a new study says.
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As Vaping Lung Injuries Grow, Doctors Seek Answers
One person has died as a result of severe lung injuries linked to vaping. And it’s not clear yet what the prognosis for others will be as cases mount and public health officials seek clues about their cause.
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Why Was Johnson & Johnson the Only Opioid Maker on Trial in Oklahoma?
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$572 Million Decision Against Johnson & Johnson in Landmark Opioid Trial
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Life-Changing Drugs Almost Nobody Can Afford
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Boom in Pot 'Concentrates' Could Pose Addiction Risk for Teens
A startling number of teenagers are using marijuana concentrates. About one in four Arizona teens have tried a marijuana concentrate at least once, survey data shows.
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Deep Medicine: Can AI Help Your Doctor 'Get' You?
Cardiologist Eric Topol talks about how "deep medicine," which uses artificial intelligence to promote understanding, learning, and empathy, can make doctors better know what their patients need.
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Your Chocolate Pot 'Edible' Could Hold a Hidden Danger
A quirk in quality testing could mean that pot-laced chocolates are more potent than their label indicates, researchers report.
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What Malcolm Gladwell Learned Talking to Strangers
Author, journalist, and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell talks about how to tell when people are being truthful, why doctors need more face time with patients, and what his running routine does for him.
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Restless Legs Syndrome Might Raise Risk of Suicide, Self-Harm
People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) have nearly three times the risk of suicide and self-harm, which indicates that there may be a link between the physical condition and mental health.
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