Health Vibes: March 2019

Sunday 31 March 2019

The Western lifestyle has lasting effects on metaflammation

The Western lifestyle has lasting effects on metaflammation: https://ift.tt/2U7SqYb Read more... https://ift.tt/2U6jMPk

Many in Congo Do Not Believe Ebola Virus Is Real

Many in Congo Do Not Believe Ebola Virus Is Real: https://ift.tt/2FKcs1E Read more... https://ift.tt/2uBXtlp

The true dollar cost of the anti-vaccine movement - Necessary bills for unnecessary outbreaks are being paid by all of us.

The true dollar cost of the anti-vaccine movement - Necessary bills for unnecessary outbreaks are being paid by all of us.: https://ift.tt/2TMsXiX Read more... https://ift.tt/2YIa3NA

Gastrointestinal complaints in children could signal future mental health problem: Adversity-induced disruptions in the body's gut microbes influence are linked to changes in brain function

Gastrointestinal complaints in children could signal future mental health problem: Adversity-induced disruptions in the body's gut microbes influence are linked to changes in brain function: https://ift.tt/2V5l5KO Read more... https://ift.tt/2I8g93Y

Maternal diet during pregnancy may modulate the risk of ADHD symptoms in children, suggests a new study (n=642), which found that at age seven years, the number of ADHD symptoms increased by 13% per each unit increase in the omega-6:omega-3 ratio in umbilical cord plasma.

Maternal diet during pregnancy may modulate the risk of ADHD symptoms in children, suggests a new study (n=642), which found that at age seven years, the number of ADHD symptoms increased by 13% per each unit increase in the omega-6:omega-3 ratio in umbilical cord plasma.: https://ift.tt/2V7N1xH Read more... https://ift.tt/2CID2rm

CDC Reports Unusual Spike in Rare Tick-Borne Disease in Oregon: Four people in Oregon were infected with a rare tick-borne virus, known as Colorado tick fever, in a single month,

CDC Reports Unusual Spike in Rare Tick-Borne Disease in Oregon: Four people in Oregon were infected with a rare tick-borne virus, known as Colorado tick fever, in a single month,: https://ift.tt/2FLEWIH Read more... https://ift.tt/2K2oEAy

Vaping products were illegally sold to underage teenagers in half of all shops tested in one Welsh city. For many people quitting smoking, vaping is a good alternative to cigarettes, but there are fears it is becoming glamorised and increasingly attractive to children.

Vaping products were illegally sold to underage teenagers in half of all shops tested in one Welsh city. For many people quitting smoking, vaping is a good alternative to cigarettes, but there are fears it is becoming glamorised and increasingly attractive to children.: https://ift.tt/2FLbXFM Read more... https://ift.tt/2UjIyec

Adding tiny amounts of beetroot or dietary nitrate to salty food products might help prevent high blood pressure, according to a new study, which found that beetroot juice and nitrate supplement were over 100 times more potent than potassium in protecting rats against salt-induced hypertension.

Adding tiny amounts of beetroot or dietary nitrate to salty food products might help prevent high blood pressure, according to a new study, which found that beetroot juice and nitrate supplement were over 100 times more potent than potassium in protecting rats against salt-induced hypertension.: https://ift.tt/2FMlmwR Read more... https://ift.tt/2OAC9pp

Medscape's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Program Reaches Deep into the Medical Community

Medscape's Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Program Reaches Deep into the Medical Community: https://ift.tt/2uA5uaj Read more... https://ift.tt/2HOawbV

Saturday 30 March 2019

Worst-in-nation status for pertussis rates focuses attention on vaccines

Worst-in-nation status for pertussis rates focuses attention on vaccines: https://ift.tt/2HDSLw8 Read more... https://ift.tt/2UiAE4O

1 in 4 people near Congo's Ebola outbreak believe virus isn't real, new study says

1 in 4 people near Congo's Ebola outbreak believe virus isn't real, new study says: https://ift.tt/2YBdSEf Read more... https://ift.tt/2uybCQD

A Texas scientist was called ‘foolish’ for arguing the immune system could fight cancer. Then he won the Nobel Prize.

A Texas scientist was called ‘foolish’ for arguing the immune system could fight cancer. Then he won the Nobel Prize.: https://ift.tt/2HXxkp4 Read more... https://ift.tt/2uDyAWC

Eating More Fish Might Mitigate Pollution's Effects On Asthma

Eating More Fish Might Mitigate Pollution's Effects On Asthma: https://ift.tt/2FKtXAr Read more... https://ift.tt/2FM2EFN

Who is paying for Monsanto's crimes? We are

Who is paying for Monsanto's crimes? We are: https://ift.tt/2Yu5NkO Read more... https://ift.tt/2U8haAi

A bacterium responsible for about 10% of hospital-acquired infections in the US uses a virus in a symbiotic relationship to trick our immune system into ignoring it, finds a new study, which could explain why the body tolerates some microbes and lead to better treatments for chronic infections.

A bacterium responsible for about 10% of hospital-acquired infections in the US uses a virus in a symbiotic relationship to trick our immune system into ignoring it, finds a new study, which could explain why the body tolerates some microbes and lead to better treatments for chronic infections.: https://ift.tt/2UZZvHr Read more... https://ift.tt/2HU96wT

Survey of Young-onset Colorectal Cancer Patients Suggests Misdiagnosis May Be Common

Survey of Young-onset Colorectal Cancer Patients Suggests Misdiagnosis May Be Common: https://ift.tt/2WBYVAh Read more... https://ift.tt/2JRAzkx

An increasing number of US adults believe e-cigarettes are as or more harmful to health than cigarettes, research finds. There is growing evidence that their short-term health risks are substantially less but this perception may deter some adult smokers from switching to e-cigarettes.

An increasing number of US adults believe e-cigarettes are as or more harmful to health than cigarettes, research finds. There is growing evidence that their short-term health risks are substantially less but this perception may deter some adult smokers from switching to e-cigarettes.: https://ift.tt/2FLvUfO Read more... https://ift.tt/2HPnLJm

With Temple University mumps outbreak expected to continue for 'weeks,' thousands receive vaccinations

With Temple University mumps outbreak expected to continue for 'weeks,' thousands receive vaccinations: https://ift.tt/2U5xsdm Read more... https://ift.tt/2Wy20RF

Exercise is more critical than diet to maintain weight loss, suggests a new study, which revealed that successful weight-loss maintainers rely on physical activity to remain in energy balance (rather than chronic restriction of dietary intake) to avoid weight regain.

Exercise is more critical than diet to maintain weight loss, suggests a new study, which revealed that successful weight-loss maintainers rely on physical activity to remain in energy balance (rather than chronic restriction of dietary intake) to avoid weight regain.: https://ift.tt/2Wy1R0z Read more... https://ift.tt/2HPJJvN

Finding the world's super poopers could save a lot of butts: Studies using fecal transplants to treat inflammatory bowel diseases suggest some poop may be better than others

Finding the world's super poopers could save a lot of butts: Studies using fecal transplants to treat inflammatory bowel diseases suggest some poop may be better than others: https://ift.tt/2JHlBxs Read more... https://ift.tt/2uBMSXH

Marshall study finds walnuts may help breast-cancer patients

Marshall study finds walnuts may help breast-cancer patients: https://ift.tt/2Ou3WrP Read more... https://ift.tt/2FJjlk6

Friday 29 March 2019

FDA approves test for parasite in blood supply, PA Doesn't report stats: Babesia can be transmitted through blood donations & there are already documented cases. American Red Cross has been screening blood donations for Babesia Microti in endemic states like Mass., Connecticut, Minnesota, & Wis

FDA approves test for parasite in blood supply, PA Doesn't report stats: Babesia can be transmitted through blood donations & there are already documented cases. American Red Cross has been screening blood donations for Babesia Microti in endemic states like Mass., Connecticut, Minnesota, & Wis: https://ift.tt/2CLmijj Read more... https://ift.tt/2V9Hw1C

At 71, She’s Never Felt Pain or Anxiety. Now Scientists Know Why.

At 71, She’s Never Felt Pain or Anxiety. Now Scientists Know Why.: https://ift.tt/2JOt5yw Read more... https://ift.tt/2CJ5ZDJ

How Far North Could Mosquitoes Go If Climate Change Is Unchecked?

How Far North Could Mosquitoes Go If Climate Change Is Unchecked?: https://ift.tt/2Yz3htu Read more... https://ift.tt/2I0xiww

Researchers say a psychedelic drug could improve treatment for depression and anxiety, due to its fast action and short duration

Researchers say a psychedelic drug could improve treatment for depression and anxiety, due to its fast action and short duration: https://ift.tt/2OxoHCE Read more... https://ift.tt/2UjyEJo

Changes in onset of spring due to climate change is linked to more allergies across the US, finds a new study, based on over 300,000 respondents between 2002 and 2013, that shows that seasonal allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, increases when the timing of spring “greenup” changes.

Changes in onset of spring due to climate change is linked to more allergies across the US, finds a new study, based on over 300,000 respondents between 2002 and 2013, that shows that seasonal allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, increases when the timing of spring “greenup” changes.: https://ift.tt/2HZryDg Read more... https://ift.tt/2uznVvT

Having a Happy Spouse Is Associated With Lowered Risk of Mortality: A new study of elderly couples (n = 4,374) followed for up to 8 years showed that a 1-standard-deviation-higher level of spousal life satisfaction was associated with a 13% lower mortality risk.

Having a Happy Spouse Is Associated With Lowered Risk of Mortality: A new study of elderly couples (n = 4,374) followed for up to 8 years showed that a 1-standard-deviation-higher level of spousal life satisfaction was associated with a 13% lower mortality risk.: https://ift.tt/2FAEsFa Read more... https://ift.tt/2uBvulC

A Billion People Will Be Newly Exposed to Diseases Like Dengue Fever as World Temperatures Rise - "Climate change is the largest & most comprehensive threat to global health security."

A Billion People Will Be Newly Exposed to Diseases Like Dengue Fever as World Temperatures Rise - "Climate change is the largest & most comprehensive threat to global health security.": https://ift.tt/2UkpRXD Read more... https://ift.tt/2JN2MbX

The coal gas story. United Kingdom suicide rates, 1960-71.

The coal gas story. United Kingdom suicide rates, 1960-71.: https://ift.tt/2ELlOg9 Read more... https://ift.tt/2V2c8SB

Thursday 28 March 2019

California bill takes aim at toughening medical exemptions for vaccinations

California bill takes aim at toughening medical exemptions for vaccinations: https://ift.tt/2FCn4zx Read more... https://ift.tt/2JMcZ8x

Safety watchdog questions FDA's approval of Parkinson's psychosis drug

Safety watchdog questions FDA's approval of Parkinson's psychosis drug: https://ift.tt/2WwRoCv Read more... https://ift.tt/2WpcW42

Dogs can smell epileptic seizures

Dogs can smell epileptic seizures: https://ift.tt/2YvZDAJ Read more... https://ift.tt/2U3Zjuy

Woman Feels Virtually No Pain Due to Strange Mutation - The woman shocked doctors when she said she would not require painkillers after a hand operation.

Woman Feels Virtually No Pain Due to Strange Mutation - The woman shocked doctors when she said she would not require painkillers after a hand operation.: https://ift.tt/2Oyix5l Read more... https://ift.tt/2FIznfi

The Other Reasons People Don't Get Vaccines - When it comes to the flu, refusal often has nothing to do with the fear of autism

The Other Reasons People Don't Get Vaccines - When it comes to the flu, refusal often has nothing to do with the fear of autism: https://ift.tt/2TzGM49 Read more... https://ift.tt/2FIzE1O

How This Cancer Drug Has Shown Promise For Dementia - Not all drug development needs to start from scratch. Sometimes researchers discover that a drug developed for one disease can be used for another.

How This Cancer Drug Has Shown Promise For Dementia - Not all drug development needs to start from scratch. Sometimes researchers discover that a drug developed for one disease can be used for another.: https://ift.tt/2TBc6zn Read more... https://ift.tt/2OwhwuP

Tainted Pills Force FDA to Tighten Drug-Safety Regulations - `We’ve seen a lot of instances of adulterated products — contamination, impurities — recently,’ FDA chief says.

Tainted Pills Force FDA to Tighten Drug-Safety Regulations - `We’ve seen a lot of instances of adulterated products — contamination, impurities — recently,’ FDA chief says.: https://ift.tt/2U0UxOb Read more... https://ift.tt/2Ox1MHR

A DNA Ancestry Website Is Asking People to Join to Help Hunt Criminals - The popular platform Family Tree DNA is piggybacking forensics' use of genealogy databases to sell its product.

A DNA Ancestry Website Is Asking People to Join to Help Hunt Criminals - The popular platform Family Tree DNA is piggybacking forensics' use of genealogy databases to sell its product.: https://ift.tt/2TYFyEB Read more... https://ift.tt/2FwzKrS

The FDA Wants to Change Mammogram Regulations for 1st Time in 2 Decades - Women are to be told if they have dense breast tissue.

The FDA Wants to Change Mammogram Regulations for 1st Time in 2 Decades - Women are to be told if they have dense breast tissue.: https://ift.tt/2UhxnTg Read more... https://ift.tt/2V0v43X

'Verdict Is In': Monsanto Found Liable for Man's Cancer, Ordered to Pay $80 Million in Damages - "The jury resoundingly held Monsanto accountable for its 40 yrs of corporate malfeasance."

'Verdict Is In': Monsanto Found Liable for Man's Cancer, Ordered to Pay $80 Million in Damages - "The jury resoundingly held Monsanto accountable for its 40 yrs of corporate malfeasance.": https://ift.tt/2HIQPCl Read more... https://ift.tt/2V4iCQM

America Is Too Glib About Breast Implants - The procedure is expensive and invasive. So why is it sold with jokes?

America Is Too Glib About Breast Implants - The procedure is expensive and invasive. So why is it sold with jokes?: https://ift.tt/2FAQG0s Read more... https://ift.tt/2TZJ4P4

Woman with ‘mutant’ gene who feels no pain and heals without scarring discovered by scientists. She reported numerous burns and cuts without pain, often smelling her burning flesh before noticing any injury, as published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia, and could open door to new treatments.

Woman with ‘mutant’ gene who feels no pain and heals without scarring discovered by scientists. She reported numerous burns and cuts without pain, often smelling her burning flesh before noticing any injury, as published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia, and could open door to new treatments.: https://ift.tt/2UYcnhi Read more... https://ift.tt/2WvWaQH

Scientists find genetic mutation that makes woman feel no pain

Scientists find genetic mutation that makes woman feel no pain: https://ift.tt/2U3hnVu Read more... https://ift.tt/2CITmID

CDC to Start Tracking Ticks as Diseases Rise: For the first time this year, the CDC is funding states to conduct widespread surveillance of ticks and the pathogens they can transmit, in addition to funding human disease surveillance and education and prevention

CDC to Start Tracking Ticks as Diseases Rise: For the first time this year, the CDC is funding states to conduct widespread surveillance of ticks and the pathogens they can transmit, in addition to funding human disease surveillance and education and prevention: https://ift.tt/2JITaze Read more... https://ift.tt/2CGjuUo

Sunday 31 March 2019

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