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Ohio’s first measles case of 2019 confirmed in Stark County

July 13, 2019

OH hasn't seen an outbreak since 2014, when it had 382 confirmed cases, according to the report. "We are lucky to have a high vaccination rate in Stark County and OH, so the vast majority of the public is protected", Kirkland Norris, Health Commissioner of the Stark County Health Department said in the same release.

Death from West Nile virus reported in Maricopa County

July 13, 2019

Moore died of Encephalitis, because of the West Nile Virus, in line with his Certificate of Death. In 2018, there were 49 confirmed cases in humans, which was the greatest number the state had seen in a single year. "This local death serves as a reminder to our community of the importance of taking precautions against mosquito bites", Imperial County health officer Dr.

Maricopa County Reports First West Nile Virus Death This Year

July 12, 2019

Most people infected with West Nile virus do not develop any symptoms, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The department says it routinely reports West Nile virus cases and other mosquito-borne diseases in Alabama, and sporadic cases have happened in the state for years.

Amazon Alexa Provides NHS Medical Advice in the UK

July 12, 2019

The NHS is collaborating with Amazon to help patients, especially the elderly, visually-impaired or those who can not access the Internet through traditional means, to get professional, NHS-verified health information using voice commands, the official release notes.

Stray cat prompts a rabies alert near Disney World's Epcot theme park

July 12, 2019

According to Disney spokeswoman, two employees were scratched by the cat near an office building roughly two miles from Epcot. Epcot is the only Disney park within the two-mile radius. Officials advise nearby residents to avoid all stray animals, which could have been infected by the cat. Alerts are created to increase awareness to the public.

New California law gives young illegal immigrant adults health coverage

July 12, 2019

Since 2016, California has allowed children under 18 to receive taxpayer-backed healthcare despite immigration status. Officials expect the plan will cover about 90,000 people and cost $98 million to implement in its initial year, The Associated Press reported.

White House kills drug rebate proposal, healthcare stocks rally premarket

July 11, 2019

The news led to an immediate uptick in stock prices for PBMs: CVS shares were up 7% in early trading, and Express Scripts (ESRX) shares increased by 10%. President Donald Trump speaks about kidney health at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, accompanied by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, left, Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Washington.

Drinking Sugary Drinks Can Increase Your Cancer Risk Up to 18%

July 11, 2019

For the new study , the research team looked at 101,257 healthy French adults - 79% women and 21% men who participated in the ongoing French NutriNet-Santé study. The research spanned a five-year period, starting when the participants were aged 42 on average. Brown suggested further research was needed before we know.

Few supplements have proven heart benefits

July 10, 2019

Researchers studied data from roughly 300 nutritional studies involving almost a million people. Folic acid showed some protective benefit for stroke. For instance, eating less salt may reduce the risk of premature death in people with a normal, although only with moderate certainty. A reduction in salt intake, which reduces blood pressure, was found to reduce mortality rates in all patients.

Biden says he was wrong in comments about segregationists

July 10, 2019

Then, I am truly sorry for that. On Saturday, he asked: "Should that misstep define 50 years of my record for fighting for civil rights and racial justice in this country?" The California senator said: "I do not believe you are a racist", to Mr Biden .

U.S. appeals court signals sympathy to bid to strike down Obamacare

July 10, 2019

The third judge, Carolyn King, a Jimmy Carter appointee, didn't utter a word during a 90-minute hearing that's supposed to help the court decide whether President Barack Obama's signature health-care law, the Affordable Care Act , lives or dies.

Investigators recover helicopter that crashed in Bahamas

July 10, 2019

The Air Accident Investigation Department of the Bahamas said via Twitter late Friday that salvage teams were "in place at the crash site" and were conducting "underwater surveying and mapping of debris field". Kameron was killed alongside her father, friends Brittney Searson, Delaney Wykle and Jillian Clark, and helicopter pilot David Jude. Trump sent the condolence message in a tweet Friday night from his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, where he is spending the holiday weekend, the ...

Affordable Care Act: US court to weigh its constitutionality

July 10, 2019

A multistate coalition including Washington is appealing the decision of a federal district court judge in Texas declaring the ACA invalid, including its guarantee of coverage for those with preexisting conditions. "As it stands today, the Affordable Care Act presents a stand-alone command to buy an insurance product that the federal government deems suitable and it does so without raising even a dime of revenue", argued Texas solicitor general Kyle Hawkins.

Obamacare 'individual mandate' constitutionality doubted by appeals court judges

July 10, 2019

Republicans have repeatedly tried to repeal Obamacare since its 2010 passage. A number of Democratic-led states, led by California , and the U.S. House appealed the lower court's ruling invalidating the law, arguing that even though Congress eliminated the penalty , "doing so neither imposes any legal injury nor violates the Constitution", California Attorney General Xavier Becerra argued.

Boys will be given HPV jab from September

July 09, 2019

BMA board of science chair Professor Dame Parveen Kumar said: 'The BMA has for a long time been calling for an extension of the HPV vaccination programme to be extended to boys in United Kingdom and the confirmation that this will go ahead in September is very welcome as it will undoubtedly reduce the risk of young men contracting cancers linked to the virus in adult life.

Strain of common cold virus could revolutionize treatment of bladder cancer

July 08, 2019

Unlike all preceding treatments associated with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer , this approach is non-invasive and has produced zero side effects. The bladder tumors are normally cold mainly because they do not have sufficient immune cells to fight off the cancer. Authors concluded that an "acceptable" safety profile of CAVATAK, proof of viral targeting, replication and tumour cell death, and the creation of "immunological heat" around tumours indicate that CAVATAK "may be potentially ...

Kamala Harris Labels Trump a 'Predator Living in the White House'

July 05, 2019

You walk behind me in the debate. "I was prepared for them to come after me", Biden told CNN's Chris Cuomo on Thursday during a campaign stop in Iowa. "I've prosecuted the pharmaceutical companies when they preyed on seniors". Biden said Trump has only given Kim more legitimacy and would insist the North Korean leader "show me something ahead of time" before more talks.

Florida man contracts flesh-eating bacteria without even touching water

July 05, 2019

Fleming, Lynn Fleming is seen with her grandchildren Jonathan and Jensen Fleming. In an update, she wrote, "Went to pediatrician this morning and she is really happy with the healing!" Lynn Fleming didn't complain about the cut at all, Traci Fleming said.

Salmonella outbreak linked to pig ear dog treats, the CDC warns

July 04, 2019

Forty-five pet owners in 13 states have caught Salmonella from pig ear dog treats. No deaths had been associated with the outbreak as of the posting of the FDA and CDC notices Wednesday. Don't use your pet's feeding bowl to scoop food. Don't let your pet lick your mouth or face after it eats pet food or treats. Affected animals may seem more exhausted than usual, and may have a fever or vomit.

1 dead, 5 ill from unsafe mold in Seattle Children’s operating rooms

July 04, 2019

A public relations manager for the hospital said three patients were infected because of the mold last year, and three were infected this year. The hospital closed four operating rooms on May 18 and the other 10 on May 24 due to Aspergillus mold, but the revelations of the ill patients come in response to follow-up questions from The Seattle Times , which broke the story.

CDC warns outbreaks from 'Crypto' parasite found in pools on the rise

July 04, 2019

We also send out a Weekly K+R Update, bundling together all the kidnap, ransom and extortion news of the week in one easy to read newsletter. Between 2009 and 2017, there were 444 cryptosporidiosis outbreaks reported in 40 states and Puerto Rico.

Mosquitoes in Marion County test positive for West Nile virus

July 03, 2019

Taryn Stevens, a zoonotic and vector-borne disease epidemiologist for the Indiana Department of Health , said she expects many other counties to find evidence of West Nile in the coming weeks. Some people will develop a more severe type of the illness affecting the nervous system, together with inflammation in the brain and spinal cord, muscle paralysis and even death.

Freeport turns to Chicago-area police chief to investigate man's arrest

July 03, 2019

He went outside with his boyfriend and his brother, still wearing his hospital gown and pushing a steroid and antibiotic IV drip. Freeport police arrested Dukes, his brother and another man for disorderly conduct due to their behavior toward a security officer and police.

In a first, scientists eliminate HIV from an animal's genome

July 03, 2019

Its effectiveness in protecting humans from the virus is still unknown. The problematic thing about HIV is it is smart enough to hide from our body's immune system and even more from drugs that we send to attack it. "We had to be highly efficient and getting a third of these animals cured is fantastic considering what we were up against". But gene editing can't eliminate HIV on its own.

Post menopause, pear-shaped women might be healthier than apple-shaped

July 02, 2019

The scientists said "apple-shaped" women should try to lose belly fat and become more "pear-shaped". The researchers found that the highest risk of CVD occurred in women who had the highest percentage of fat around their middle and the lowest percentage of leg fat - they had a more than three-fold increased risk compared to women at the opposite extreme with the least body fat and the most leg fat.

Family: Woman dies from flesh-eating disease after scraping leg at beach

July 02, 2019

Fleming's son, Wade, said his mother retired in Florida and she loved the ocean. She died on Wednesday, two weeks after her fall - after suffering two strokes and sepsis. "After he died, she pulled the trigger". Her family hopes that by sharing her story, they can educate others and save lives. "We are not discouraging people from spending people at the beach", Fleming said.

Fecal Parasite Living in Pools Increasing at Alarming Rates

July 02, 2019

Though it's nearly never fatal, one death has been reported since 2009, according to the CDC . Although it's nearly never fatal, one death has been reported since 2009 - while 287 people were hospitalized between 2009 and 2017, according to the CDC, which found that the United States has experienced a 13 percent spike in crypto outbreaks per year over time.

Family: Woman dies from flesh-eating disease in Florida

July 01, 2019

Her son, Wade, who had been visiting his mother who lived in the resort when the accident happened, warned people to be aware of the deadly infection. He told Fox 13: "I can't even believe it, that it's really even happening". He added early treatment could be lifesaving. But he said they became concerned when the cut continued to bleed.

Warren’s fateful choice on health care is a gift to her opponents

June 30, 2019

I am a proponent of Medicare for All . The reactions are interesting because numerous candidates have ostensibly or expressly come out in favor of Medicare-for-All, a plan that would establish a single-payer healthcare system. Sanders, of Vermont, issued a statement Friday taking a veiled shot at Harris, saying all candidates need to be clear about their stance on Medicare for All.

Democrat Harris puts her hand down on banning private health insurance

June 30, 2019

Medicare-for-all is the plan that she believes will solve the problem and get all Americans covered. Sanders, of Vermont, issued a statement Friday taking a veiled shot at Harris, saying all candidates need to be clear about their stance on Medicare for All .

Insulin Pumps Recalled Due To Concerns They Could Be Hacked

June 30, 2019

Around 4,000 patients in the USA may be using these recalled pumps. If this happens, the hacker may be able to wirelessly change the settings and the amount of insulin delivered to the individual using the pump. FDA has yet to confirm a report of patient harm related to this recall. Pamela Reese, a communication director at Medtronic, said that the devices listed in the FDA safety notification "were first brought to market in 2012 or earlier" and that most Medtronic costumers are not now ...

Virginia doctor murdered while on vacation with his family in Belize

June 29, 2019

On Monday, the Carilion Clinic where Swank worked tweeted a statement recognizing the slain doctor. Swank was a well-respected and well-loved colleague. The bodies of both Graniel and Swank were taken to the medical examiner in the region and the investigation is continuing according to Belize City Police.

West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquito in Twin Falls County

June 28, 2019

A total of 75 people contracted West Nile virus in the region on Montreal's South Shore, making it the most affected part of the province in 2018. West Nile virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. "The possibility of exposure to West Nile Virus is present anytime mosquitos are active". More severe infections may involve the central nervous system.

12-Year-Old Girl Gets Flesh-Eating Disease After Swimming at Florida Beach

June 28, 2019

Brown said that her daughter was in the doctor's office at home in IN with a concerning amount of pain by Thursday at 11 a.m., and by that afternoon, she was at Riley Hospital for Children with a fever, swelling and a red line running down her calf.

Chemicals in cosmetics, toothpaste put women at a greater risk for osteoporosis

June 27, 2019

The analysis of over 1,800 grownup USA ladies, revealed Tuesday in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, also unsurprisingly advised older women with increased levels of triclosan of their urine had been more prone to having weaker bones.

Real-world impact of cervical cancer vaccines

June 27, 2019

To update their 2015 review which included 18 studies, the team added 47 new studies published between February 2014 and October 2018 that compared the frequency of one or more HPV endpoints (HPV infections, anogenital wart diagnoses, or histologically confirmed CIN2+) between pre and post-vaccination periods in the general population.

FDA Approves New Injectable Drug to Boost Women's Sex Drive

June 27, 2019

About 40% of patients in the clinical trials experienced nausea, most commonly with the first Vyleesi injection, and 13% needed medications for the treatment of nausea. The condition, known as hypoactive sexual desire disorder, is not universally accepted, and some psychologists argue that low sex drive should not be considered a medical problem.

Chemicals Found In Toothpaste and Cosmetics Linked To Bone Disease

June 27, 2019

In 2016, the US Food and Drug Administration limited the use of triclosan in some products as it was not proven to be safe for long-term use. It's not the first time that triclosan has been on the news for its nefarious effects. The study wasn't a controlled experiment created to prove whether or how triclosan might directly cause osteoporosis. Another study suggested that exposure to triclosan may disrupt some reproductive and developmental processes in infants.

Drink coffee to tackle obesity, suggests study

June 27, 2019

The research is thought to be the first of its kind to show how coffee has a direct impact on brown fat in humans, which Professor Symonds feels will have "big implications" for society. The site reads: "The higher your metabolic rate, the easier it is for you to lose weight and the more you can eat without gaining weight". Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information.

Trump Signs Executive Order To Overhaul Our Health Care System

June 27, 2019

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Supreme Court to review insurers’ Obamacare claims for $12B | Lexington Herald Leader

June 26, 2019

Under the risk corridor program, insurers that paid out significantly less in claims on policies sold through the exchanges than they took in from premiums provided some of their gains to the government. America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) President and CEO Matt Eyles said in a statement that insurers need stability from the government. In November 2017, HHS printed statistics indicating that funds from insurers for the three-year duration fell short of claimed funds by $12 billion.

New Research Has Discovered That Cannabidiol Is Active Against Gram-Positive Bacteria

June 26, 2019

The research was organized in a joint effort with Botanix Pharmaceuticals Ltd ., a company that discovers drugs that is now researching the effectiveness of manufactured cannabidiol for skin conditions. The research has not yet been published in a peer-reviewed journal and should be viewed as preliminary. The promise is there, but more tests and research are needed .

National HIV Testing Day is June 27

June 26, 2019

The Center for Disease Control recommends everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested at least once. " People knowing their HIV status gives them powerful information to help them make decisions to either prevent getting HIV infected or to help prevent them getting HIV", Thorson said.

Canada doctor censured for using own sperm to inseminate patients

June 26, 2019

Rebecca connected over the Internet with a woman named Kathryn "Kat" Palmer, who lives in Vancouver and who Rebecca learned is also a biological child of Dr. Barwin's explanation that contamination must have occurred when he used his own sperm to calibrate a sperm counter is neither plausible nor believable, the expert said in the statement.

NHS Opens Child Gambling Clinics for the Loot Box Generation

June 26, 2019

The NHS is preparing to open a nationwide set of gambling clinics for young people this year, to combat the "scourge" of problem gambling driven by gaming sites and targeted adverts. And now the health service is launching the first clinic for those youngsters in the grip of addiction. The challenge is amplified in Leeds , where a recent study found the rate of problem gambling is twice the national average, with an estimated 13,000 people affected.

Drinking coffee may boost body's own fat burning mechanism

June 26, 2019

From the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham, Professor Michael Symonds stated that drinking some espresso can enable you to get more fit by animating brown fat, which consumes calories to produce body heat, specialists have found.

Common Drugs May Raise Your Risk of Dementia

June 26, 2019

But researchers said that the findings could mean around 10 percent of dementia diagnoses are attributable to the drugs. The researchers chanced on no necessary will enhance in dementia probability associated to antihistamines, skeletal muscle relaxants, gastrointestinal antispasmodics, antiarrhythmics, or antimuscarinic bronchodilators, in step with the data, but associations were chanced on among other classes of anticholinergic medicines.

FDA Approves Second Drug to Help Women With Low Libido

June 24, 2019

The approval from the Food and Drug Administration adds another drug - the other is a daily pill that received FDA clearance in 2015 - meant to raise women's sexual desires. AMAG licensed Vyleesi from Palatin Technologies Inc. and under the terms of their agreement the FDA approval triggers a $60 million payment to Palatin, plus tiered royalties tied to sales milestones.

Young People Are Growing Horns Due to Mobile Phones, Technology

June 24, 2019

Researchers have noticed horn like abnormalities projecting out if younger adults skulls as they happen to use an excess of smartphones in their daily lives. Bending the head forward for long periods of time could, in theory, cause a bone spur to form, said Evan Johnson, assistant professor and director of physical therapy at NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital.

It's Baaaaack. West Nile Virus Returns To Michigan, Kalamazoo

June 23, 2019

Mosquitoes collected in Saginaw and Oakland counties, in addition to a Canada goose from Kalamazoo County, have all tested positive not too long ago for West Nile virus , based on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services . Most people who contract the virus have no clinical symptoms of illness, but some may become ill three to 15 days after the bite of an infected mosquito.

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