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Two probable cases of vaping-related lung illness reported in N.B

October 11, 2019

As the outbreak picks up pace, some states, including New York, Michigan and Rhode Island, have banned the sale of flavored e-cigarettes, while MA has gone a step further by imposing a four-month ban on all vaping products. Most who got sick said they vaped products containing THC , the marijuana ingredient that causes a high. The CDC says the latest findings suggest products with THC play a role in the outbreak.

STD Rates Keep Rising in Washington State

October 11, 2019

The state's case rates of primary and secondary syphilis, congenital syphilis and gonorrhea improved from 2017 to 2018, showing the Louisiana Department of Health's efforts towards STD prevention are making a positive impact. "We know that some of it could be attributed to more access to care and more testing", Hertin said. "Young people also may have concerns about confidentiality or may be embarrassed to seek STD services or provide specimens for testing".

Saddleridge Fire Burns in Hills Above North LA Neigborhood

October 11, 2019

Motorists are advised to avoid the area. The Los Angeles Fire Department web site has details about evacuations, however, at times the site has been non-responsive. The Sandalwood fire has burned over 800 acres and is 10% contained. The fire started when trash being hauled caught fire and the driver dumped the load beside a road, according to Riverside county officials.

State investigating 7 Legionnaire cases at suburban Detroit hospital

October 11, 2019

Preliminary findings suggest that exposure to the Legionella bacteria came in the Davis Event Center near the hot tubs during the final five days of the fair in Fletcher, North Carolina, on September 6-15. Legionnaires' disease can be treated with antibiotics, but about 1 in 10 people who get sick from the disease die, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .

Singapore to ban sugary drink ads in fight against diabetes, reports media

October 11, 2019

They will also obtain industry feedback in the coming months on how to implement the measures and announce more details next year. How a drink is graded depends largely on its sugar content, but not exclusively. The health ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Certain high-sugar soft drinks and juices also will be required to bear "unhealthy" packaging labels under the measures rolled out over the next four years, Edwin Tong, senior minister of state for health, ...

Global donors pledge $14 bln to tackle AIDS - Macron

October 11, 2019

Gashumba wrote on her Twitter account. He called specifically on Japan, Norway, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia to "make more of an effort" to increase their contributions towards the fight. This commitment is essential if these three pandemics are to be eliminated by 2030. The donations from governments, philanthropic donors and the private sector will be used to finance health programs in more than 100 countries.

Flu Shot Clinic Scheduled in Hamilton

October 11, 2019

Flu season is starting to ramp up in parts of Texoma. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to prevent the flu is with a flu shot. "Most insurance plans will cover the shot, including Medicare". People with severe, life-threatening allergies to the flu vaccine or any ingredient in the vaccine can not get the flu shot.

Ban snacking on public transport, proposes leading medical officer

October 11, 2019

Professor Davies said, 'The unavoidable fact is that over time our environment has become very unhealthy without us realising. The federal government will fail to satisfy its goal of halving childhood weight problems until consuming on public transport is banned and the sugar tax is prolonged, a significant new report warns.

Global Fund seeks $14 billion to fight aids, TB, malaria

October 10, 2019

Established in 2002, the Global Fund raised 12.9 billion US dollars from worldwide donors during its previous conference held in Canada in 2016. Global donors pledged around $14 billion to fight AIDS on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron told a donors' conference in city of Lyon.

CDC: Most pregnant women not getting vaccinated

October 10, 2019

When you get the flu shot , the vaccine contains an inactivated virus that can not give you influenza . And, roughly half of all pregnant women are only getting one of the vaccines. However, if you do have an egg allergy, experts at the CDC recommend you get the vaccine in a medical setting, where a health care provider can monitor for any symptoms and severe allergic conditions.

Nyeri County to offer free breast cancer checks for 30 days

October 10, 2019

Mammograms begin at age of 40. "This can be life-changing for these women", DeAngelo told the outlet of his foundation's accomplishment. "The way we've designed it is, we allow it to be relocated throughout the city for the month of October".

Illinois Department of Public Health offers flu prevention tips

October 10, 2019

Emmaus Ave., Allentown, and 859 Nazareth Pike, Nazareth. Here's what pregnant women need to know. Dr. Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director of the C.D.C.in a briefing said, " Influenza and pertussis, or whooping cough, are serious infections that can be deadly for babies , especially for those who are too young to be vaccinated directly".

Mental-health stigma still entrenched in workplace

October 09, 2019

This was stated by Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Professor Dr Rizwan Taj here on Wednesday while talking to APP in an interview regarding World Mental Health Day , falling on October 10. Carol thinks the world of MVES and all that they have done for her. "But breaking down the stigma and encouraging people to talk, in a helpful, caring and supportive way, can make a difference".

Zantac recalled as a 'precaution' - Latest Pharmacy News

October 09, 2019

Britain's medicines watchdog said GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) was recalling four prescription-only Zantac medicines: a syrup, an injection and tablets of 150 and 300 milligram dosages. An MHRA investigation into other ranitidine medicines which may also be affected is continuing and further updates will be provided as this investigation progresses.

NYC Teen Becomes First New Yorker To Die From Vaping

October 09, 2019

He was re-admitted in late September and died on Friday, Oct. 4. Last month the state's Department of Health reported traces of vitamin E acetate, a thickening agent that is risky for consumption, in many THC cartridges from patients who have fallen ill in the state recently.

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay man $8bn over breast growth

October 09, 2019

Professor Carl Tobias of the University of Richmond School of Law said he expects the punitive damages to be lowered on appeal, citing a U.S. Supreme Court decision which found that "few awards exceeding a single-digit ratio between punitive and compensatory damages, to a significant degree, will satisfy due process".

Alaska again at the top of sexually transmitted disease rates

October 09, 2019

Chlamydia had the most cases previous year with 232,181, up 56% over the past decade. In 2018, there were 25,344 cases of syphilis reported in the state, a 265% increase from 10 years ago. Gonorrhea cases totaled 501 and there were 95 cases of early syphilis. "We have an STD crisis in the U.S. because prevention programs were sold short for years", says David C.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hit New Highs Again in US

October 09, 2019

The increase was 153%. The rate of STD cases was higher in Santa Barbara County. Kansas had eight cases of newborns being born with syphilis in 2018. The infection may trigger a miscarriage or result in still birth. Altogether, 40 percent of babies delivered by women with untreated syphilis die before, during or shortly after delivery.

Owning a dog can help you live longer, study reveals

October 09, 2019

This gap was even more pronounced among dog owners who had survived a heart attack, whose risk of death was 65 per cent lower than non-owners. One study discovered that "the act of petting a dog reduces blood pressure as much as medication to treat hypertension ", Kramer said.

Bernie Sanders' daughter-in-law dies at 46 after cancer diagnosis

October 09, 2019

And yet I, in the last month or two, just was more worn out than I usually have been", he continued. Outside his home in Burlington, Vermont, where he was recovering on Tuesday, the candidate told reporters he was "feeling good, getting some work done" after what his campaign later said was a myocardial infarction, a medical term for a heart attack .

Milton Keynes supports NHS mental health campaign

October 09, 2019

The three-minute video, featuring the likes of Gillian Anderson and Davina McCall, will be screened simultaneously during ad breaks on Sky, Channel 4, ITV, Channel 5 and MTV at 8.45pm this evening. Anxiety, stress, low mood and trouble sleeping can affect everyone. We all have mental health just as we all have physical health, and it can vary from good to poor.

Born James Peebles, 2 others awarded Nobel Prize in Physics

October 09, 2019

While the discovery of exoplanets would have happened regardless of Mayor and Queloz-competing groups published results within a few years of their 1995 paper-they had the right hardware and planet to compel the astronomy community to accept the results.

Trump campaign threatens to sue Target Center if rally is blocked

October 08, 2019

Paul Pioneer Press reported. "I stand strongly & proudly with the great Police Officers and Law Enforcement of Minneapolis and the Great State of Minnesota!" "See you Thursday Night!" the president added. Some 2020 Democratic presidential candidates didn't respond to the Center when asked about security bills while others said they will pay or had paid certain bills.

Dog at home means longer life, better heart health

October 08, 2019

Heart attack and stroke survivors who own a dog live longer than those who don't, according to a study published this week. The risk of death, regardless of cause, was 24 percent lower for dog owners than non-owners, the study found. Everyone who owned a dog had a reduced risk of death compared to those without a dog , but that risk was doubly reduced in people who lived alone versus those living with another person, the researchers found.

NHS to open its first specialist clinic for gaming addiction

October 08, 2019

The NHS is aiming to evolve and adapt to this growing issue, although there is no assurance that the new facility has the capacity to support the number of children who may require help in the UK. The NHS stated other countries grappling with info superhighway and gaming dependancy had taken other steps to guard adolescence. They cited the example of South Korea , the attach the authorities has provided a law banning obtain admission to for adolescence beneath 16 from on-line games between ...

3 premature babies die at Pennsylvania hospital, possibly from bacterial infection

October 08, 2019

The babies were being cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit of Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. The center believes the deaths and infections to have been caused by pseudomonas bacteria . "We owe this to our community, to our families, and most importantly, to the children we care for", Dr. Maffei said. Dr. Mark Shelley, director of infection prevention, said they had not found any evidence of the bacteria on surfaces or elsewhere.

Spread of NZ measles cases to US confirmed

October 08, 2019

National's associate health spokesperson, Shane Reti, said the numbers showed the seriousness of the outbreak. "Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter needs to let the public know when all New Zealanders will be able to be vaccinated and reinstate health targets".

Alesha Dixon shares photo of baby girl

October 08, 2019

Alesha is already a mum to six-year-old Azura Sienna, and on Monday, she announced the arrival of her second daughter on social media. Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams then fell silent along with the audience as Ant and Dec brought Britain's Got Talent to a silent stop for one minute while cameras broadcast shots of backstage crew holding up cards bearing slogans that read: "Use our silence to talk to each other".

Dozens arrested at Extinction Rebellion climate protests

October 08, 2019

Climate activists will continue targeting cities across Australia and the world in day two of a week-long action campaign. Extinction Rebellion is calling on the Government to declare a climate and ecological emergency, to act immediately to halt wildlife loss and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2025.

Uk poll: Should the police get tougher with Extinction Rebellion protesters?

October 08, 2019

Demonstrators stopped traffic in European cities including Berlin , London , Paris and Amsterdam . Organizers said as many as 400 people protested at Belmore Park and police removed activists who closed themselves off in a pink water tank that read "Blood of the Earth".

Nevada wildlife officials warn hunters about ‘zombie’ deer

October 07, 2019

State Department of Agriculture veterinarian JJ Goicoechea warned earlier this year that it is probably only a matter of time until the disease reaches Nevada, the Las Vegas Sun reports. 'It is probable that human cases associated with the consumption of contaminated meat will be documented in the years ahead, ' Dr Osterholm, of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, told the Minnesota legislature in February.

Zuckerberg comes out swinging in face of break-up tension

October 07, 2019

Elizabeth Warren who has threatened to interrupt up his social-media empire. "Yeah... I mean, I don't want to have a major lawsuit against our own government". According to a transcript of the recording, Zuckerberg admitted to being concerned about an attempt to break up the firm. "It's just that breaking up these companies, whether it's Facebook or Google or Amazon , is not actually going to solve the issues", he said.

FDA approves second drug to prevent HIV infection

October 07, 2019

Truvada was also approved as a daily pill for pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, in 2012. Rates of new HIV infections in the United States plateaued after years of steady decline, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in February.

U.S. to Deny Entry to Immigrants Who Cannot Afford Healthcare

October 07, 2019

President Trump issued a proclamation late Friday to stop immigrant visa applicants from entering the country unless they prove they can afford health care . Like many of Trump's immigration policies, it is likely to face swift legal challenges in federal courts. Immigration advocates were quick to denounce the announcement, saying it represents yet another effort by the Trump administration to penalize low-income immigrants.

Related illnesses over 1,000 in U.S.

October 05, 2019

In New Jersey, a task force set up by Governor Chris Murphy recommended Thursday that the state move to ban flavored e-cigarettes. The Food and Drug Administration is analyzing products from 18 states, but neither that agency nor the CDC has pinpointed an electronic cigarette, vaping device, liquid or ingredient as the root cause.

Flu shot clinic to begin Oct 21: Province

October 05, 2019

Primary pupils can have the vaccine in school , while the other groups can visit pharmacies and Global Positioning System. Frontline health and social care employers have been told they have a responsibility to ensure staff receive the vaccine, and NHS England is funding vaccines for social care and hospice workers with older adults more vulnerable and likely to suffer if they catch flu.

Supreme Court will take up challenge to Louisiana abortion law

October 05, 2019

Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide. "The Supreme Court announced on Friday that it will hear June Medical Services v. Gee , a case that could well be the vehicle the Court's conservatives use to gut the right to an abortion", the lede says.

Michigan reports first death from vaping-related lung injury

October 05, 2019

Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health for MDHHS. No other information about the individual will be released due to confidentiality reasons. "Additionally, consumers who choose to use any vaping products should not modify or add any substances such as THC or other oils to products purchased in stores and should not purchase any vaping products, including those containing THC, off the street or from other illicit channels", he said, adding that "according to recent ...

Warren Raises $24.6 Million in Third Quarter, Eclipsing Biden

October 05, 2019

Kamala Harris brought in $11 million. Both Warren and Sanders have sworn off private fundraisers with wealthy donors, yet they announced larger totals for the quarter than rivals who are relying on the traditional fundraising circuit in addition to online giving.

Study links newborn health risks to dads' drinking

October 04, 2019

Researchers performed a meta-analysis that looked at a total of 55 studies, which were pulled from PubMed, Embase and Chinese databases, and which involved 41,747 CHD cases and 297,587 controls. Compared with not drinking, maternal alcohol use was also linked to a 20% higher risk of a baby born with a combination of four structural heart abnormalities known as Tetralogy of Fallot .

Maps Show Exact Areas to Be Sprayed for Mosquitoes in MI

October 04, 2019

On this date, Kalamazoo health officials were notified that an aerial mosquito spray would no longer be effective. According to health officials, the disease is spread from a mosquito carrying the viruses. Anyone who is concerned about the spraying process can email eee@michigan.gov. Spraying will be done overnight. "Aerial treatment will continue, depending on weather (temperature, cloud cover, wind and rain) until all areas of risk are treated or there is a hard frost, sufficient to kill ...

Joe Biden Rolls Out His Extensive Gun Control Plan

October 04, 2019

Former vice president and Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden (Del.) expressed support for a national gun registry or national gun licensing "down the line" during a Wednesday forum sponsored by gun control groups and NBC News. The former vice president, who leads in most opinion polls in the Democratic race to take on Republican President Donald Trump in the November 2020 election, unveiled his plan to attack gun violence ahead of a forum on the issue in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

White House turns pink for breast cancer awareness month

October 04, 2019

Less than one percent of all breast cancer cases develop in men. Breast cancer affects one in eight women across the country, but one women survived her diagnosis and made a decision to help other people fight back against the disease. Another breast cancer survivor said the uphill battle starts after treatment, when patients are told they're finally cancer-free. "However, it is a disease that can be effectively treated with surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy and chemotherapy".

Trump says McConnell assured him the Ukraine call was ‘perfect’

October 04, 2019

There has been no evidence of wrongdoing by Joe Biden or his son. The Chinese Embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Democrats say the request amounted to an attempt to solicit foreign influence in the upcoming USA election. On Thursday, the Wall Street Journal said Trump ordered the removal in May of the then-ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch, after months of complaints from allies that she was undermining him overseas and obstructing efforts to ...

Maxine Waters: Trump ‘needs to be imprisoned & placed in solitary confinement’

October 04, 2019

The president's newest rip was more likely to intensify criticism of Trump's dealing with of the scandal engulfing his presidency, stemming from the July 25 cellphone name wherein Trump requested Zelenskey to analyze Democratic rival Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden.

Walmart, CVS, Walgreens all pull Zantac, similar heartburn drugs

October 03, 2019

Hy-Vee officials say the action is being taken out of an abundance of caution due to a recent industry-wide product alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that ranitidine products may contain a low level of nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a probable human carcinogen.

Third Connecticut Resident Dies from Eastern Equine Encephalitis

October 03, 2019

This person is between 40 and 49 years of age. The death is the third in CT this year and brings the total of EEE deaths in four states this year to 10. State officials urge the public to take precautions including applying insect repellent; being aware of peak mosquito hours between dusk and dawn; wearing long sleeves, pants, and socks outdoors; and mosquito-proofing homes.

Johnson & Johnson reaches $20.4 million settlement in huge opioid case

October 02, 2019

The Johnson & Johnson agreement was with two OH counties ravaged by the opioid crisis - Cuyahoga and Summit. J&J became the fourth drugmaker to settle claims ahead of the Federal Court trial against multiple manufacturers and distributors in Cleveland scheduled for later this month.

Relax, meat might not kill you after all

October 02, 2019

Researchers are hoping that this new study will influence future dietary recommendations . It also does not suggest that people should eat more of such foods. The WCRF advises eating "little, if any" processed meat and only "moderate amounts" of red meat, such as beef, pork and lamb - with a weekly limit of 500 grams (17.6 ounces) cooked weight.

Federal judge temporarily blocks bill — Georgia abortion ban

October 02, 2019

District Judge Steve Jones had officially issued a temporary block, declaring that the state's current laws governing abortion would remain in effect for the time being. ACLU of Georgia legal director Sean Young called the decision "a tremendous victory for the women of Georgia and for the Constitution". Amy Hagstrom Miller, CEO of the Whole Women's Health Alliance in Charlottesville, says the decision and her reaction to it is mixed.

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