Health Vibes: February 2020

Saturday, 29 February 2020

Column: If coronavirus sweeps America, blame our brutal work and healthcare culture

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New York State's coronavirus test approved by FDA

New York State's coronavirus test approved by FDA: https://ift.tt/39nabY9 Read more... https://ift.tt/2PALfnY

Coronavirus COVID-19 (2019-nCoV)

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First coronavirus death in the U.S. happens in Washington state

First coronavirus death in the U.S. happens in Washington state: https://ift.tt/3ahKLes Read more... https://ift.tt/32Bp6Lq

First death from coronavirus in the United States confirmed in Washington state, officials say

First death from coronavirus in the United States confirmed in Washington state, officials say: https://ift.tt/32GHuCH Read more... https://ift.tt/39aJK7T

U.S. Surgeon General Urges People to "Stop Buying Masks"

U.S. Surgeon General Urges People to "Stop Buying Masks": https://ift.tt/39c3PKW Read more... https://ift.tt/38ecSts

‎The Daily: The Coronavirus Goes Global

‎The Daily: The Coronavirus Goes Global: https://ift.tt/2VrX4Ra Read more... https://ift.tt/32DTpRZ

Number of U.S. coronavirus cases of unknown origin climbs to four

Number of U.S. coronavirus cases of unknown origin climbs to four: https://ift.tt/2PzXh0S Read more... https://ift.tt/2PzaqY8

Country's leader calls coronavirus a hoax

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We Asked An Infectious Disease Doctor About Coronavirus. Here’s What She Said: Getting vaccinated against flu will not prevent infection with COVID-19, but the more people who are flu vaccinated, the fewer who will need to be admitted to the hospital with complications

We Asked An Infectious Disease Doctor About Coronavirus. Here’s What She Said: Getting vaccinated against flu will not prevent infection with COVID-19, but the more people who are flu vaccinated, the fewer who will need to be admitted to the hospital with complications: https://ift.tt/2wXJV8h Read more... https://ift.tt/2wVyiP3

A 25-year-old teacher died after waiting hours at the ER. She's not the only one who saw delays.

A 25-year-old teacher died after waiting hours at the ER. She's not the only one who saw delays.: https://ift.tt/2I8KK0q Read more... https://ift.tt/2wY21qK

Despite a "Double-Barreled" Flu Season, the Vaccine Is Mostly Doing Its Job

Despite a "Double-Barreled" Flu Season, the Vaccine Is Mostly Doing Its Job: https://ift.tt/2HM3jHy Read more... https://ift.tt/2I6veCg

Coronavirus prevention: How to properly wash hands to stop the spread of germs

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Friday, 28 February 2020

New coronavirus cases in California and Oregon are second and third of unknown origin in US

New coronavirus cases in California and Oregon are second and third of unknown origin in US: https://ift.tt/2uI9Dgk Read more... https://ift.tt/2T9BwHj

Key Missteps at the CDC Have Set Back Its Ability to Detect the Potential Spread of Coronavirus

Key Missteps at the CDC Have Set Back Its Ability to Detect the Potential Spread of Coronavirus: https://ift.tt/395ePtC Read more... https://ift.tt/3cbiXKm

Second U.S. coronavirus case of unknown origin confirmed in Santa Clara County

Second U.S. coronavirus case of unknown origin confirmed in Santa Clara County: https://ift.tt/2Pz3r1s Read more... https://ift.tt/2VCZeh3

Google employee tests positive for coronavirus

Google employee tests positive for coronavirus: https://ift.tt/32BL15f Read more... https://ift.tt/32CHKTl

Denver's MedPharm to study marijuana's effect on Alzheimer's

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Indian Generic Drugmakers May Face Supply Shortages From China if Coronavirus Drags On: Patel said vitamins and antibiotics are likely to be among the hardest hit as India is a major global producer of both

Indian Generic Drugmakers May Face Supply Shortages From China if Coronavirus Drags On: Patel said vitamins and antibiotics are likely to be among the hardest hit as India is a major global producer of both: https://ift.tt/2I7jDTn Read more... https://ift.tt/39acq0I

US reports first drug shortage tied to virus outbreak

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When should you eat to manage your weight? Breakfast, not late-night snacks - "A new study published in the journal PLOS Biology shows that it's not just how many calories you eat, but WHEN you eat them that will determine how well you burn those calories."

When should you eat to manage your weight? Breakfast, not late-night snacks - "A new study published in the journal PLOS Biology shows that it's not just how many calories you eat, but WHEN you eat them that will determine how well you burn those calories.": https://ift.tt/3apnN5h Read more... https://ift.tt/388oUo7

Bill Gates calls coronavirus a 'once-in-a-century' pathogen

Bill Gates calls coronavirus a 'once-in-a-century' pathogen: https://ift.tt/397uqss Read more... https://ift.tt/2Py12E4

Patient's dog tests positive for coronavirus

Patient's dog tests positive for coronavirus: https://ift.tt/3971fpC Read more... https://ift.tt/2PxXjWV

WHO raises global risk of coronavirus from 'high' to 'very high'

WHO raises global risk of coronavirus from 'high' to 'very high': https://ift.tt/3abqR4E Read more... https://ift.tt/3cjXQpa

WHO raises risk assessment of coronavirus to ‘very high’ at global level

WHO raises risk assessment of coronavirus to ‘very high’ at global level: https://ift.tt/2I5e0VC Read more... https://ift.tt/3ck8RXB

California health officials confirm 33 cases of novel coronavirus

California health officials confirm 33 cases of novel coronavirus: https://ift.tt/2PvojGC Read more... https://ift.tt/2I4aCuo

Iran Vice President Is One of 7 Officials to Contract Coronavirus

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Thursday, 27 February 2020

Maybe some important/helpful info during the coronavirus outbreak

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About 40% of US adults are obese, government survey finds

About 40% of US adults are obese, government survey finds: https://ift.tt/2vl8bkc Read more... https://ift.tt/2TkdgBe

Scientists find new way to save neurons in Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists find new way to save neurons in Alzheimer’s disease: https://ift.tt/3chfF8o Read more... https://ift.tt/3a7BNQE

Mike Pence will reportedly control the information scientists and health officials release about the coronavirus

Mike Pence will reportedly control the information scientists and health officials release about the coronavirus: https://ift.tt/2Tnjsbz Read more... https://ift.tt/399A2Tg

Cool: Health Officials, Scientists Banned From Speaking About Coronavirus Without Mike Pence’s Approval

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SiriusXM quarantines top exec, staffers over coronavirus scare

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A government whistleblower alleges US health workers treated coronavirus evacuees without proper protective gear or training

A government whistleblower alleges US health workers treated coronavirus evacuees without proper protective gear or training: https://ift.tt/3a8c8Yj Read more... https://ift.tt/2PwMhkL

Prevalence of Obesity and Severe Obesity Among Adults: United States: In 2017–2018, the age-adjusted prevalence of obesity in adults was 42.4%, and there were no significant differences between men and women among all adults or by age group

Prevalence of Obesity and Severe Obesity Among Adults: United States: In 2017–2018, the age-adjusted prevalence of obesity in adults was 42.4%, and there were no significant differences between men and women among all adults or by age group: https://ift.tt/32uuy2Q Read more... https://ift.tt/2vpFClJ

First coronavirus patient with 'unknown origin' in the US wasn't tested for days

First coronavirus patient with 'unknown origin' in the US wasn't tested for days: https://ift.tt/2uBdvj9 Read more... https://ift.tt/32yKOjl

Coronavirus more likely than Sars to bond to human cells, scientists say

Coronavirus more likely than Sars to bond to human cells, scientists say: https://ift.tt/383CLMm Read more... https://ift.tt/395sZLf

Antiviral Therapeutic called Double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) Activated Caspase Oligomerizer (DRACO) causes many different types of viruses to kill itself.

Antiviral Therapeutic called Double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) Activated Caspase Oligomerizer (DRACO) causes many different types of viruses to kill itself.: https://ift.tt/2uA89EF Read more... https://ift.tt/2TmPYuu

A call for financial assistance and job security for quarantined individuals

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A 'Universal' Flu Vaccine That Protects Against Most Strains? Research Heats Up

A 'Universal' Flu Vaccine That Protects Against Most Strains? Research Heats Up: https://ift.tt/2vbsGzV Read more... https://ift.tt/3948aQr

Coronavirus cases surge to 400 in Italy

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Wednesday, 26 February 2020

A new coronavirus case in Solano County, northeast of San Francisco, California could be first in the U.S. that has no known connection to travel abroad or another known case, a possible sign the virus is spreading in a U.S. community, health officials said Wednesday. The outbreak began in China.

A new coronavirus case in Solano County, northeast of San Francisco, California could be first in the U.S. that has no known connection to travel abroad or another known case, a possible sign the virus is spreading in a U.S. community, health officials said Wednesday. The outbreak began in China.: https://ift.tt/3940Xjd Read more... https://ift.tt/2wbDfTq