A selection of news items from around the country relevant to the medical community
- Singapore HIV data leak shakes a vulnerable community - BBC News February 22, 2019Singapore HIV data leak shakes a vulnerable community BBC NewsMikhy Farrera Brochez, the man behind the HIV data leaks likely to face fraud charges in Hong Kong The IndependentBrochez may have faked credentials in Hong Kong too The New PaperView full coverage on Google News
- “I’m a registered dietitian and I would never, ever recommend the keto diet” - Well+Good February 22, 2019“I’m a registered dietitian and I would never, ever recommend the keto diet” Well+GoodIntroducing eco-keto: 2019's insane new hybrid diet The TelegraphView full coverage on Google News
- Japan Battles Worst Measles Outbreak in Years - The New York Times February 22, 2019Japan Battles Worst Measles Outbreak in Years The New York TimesHealth officials in Japan are combating the country's worst measles outbreak in years, with many infections clustered among attendees of a Valentine's Day gift ...
- Triclosan added to consumer products impairs response to antibiotic treatment - Phys.org February 22, 2019Triclosan added to consumer products impairs response to antibiotic treatment Phys.orgGrocery store aisles are stocked with products that promise to kill bacteria. People snap up those items to protect themselves from the germs that make them sick ...
- Ask Amy: To protect the herd, nurse urges all to immunize - The Washington Post February 22, 2019Ask Amy: To protect the herd, nurse urges all to immunize The Washington PostAsk Amy: To protect herd, nurse urges all to immunize Chicago TribuneTo protect the herd, nurse urges all to immunize Detroit Free PressAsk Amy: If you love your children, immunize them OregonLiveView full coverage on Google News
- New hope for depression: FDA to soon approve ketamine nasal spray - WPVI-TV February 22, 2019New hope for depression: FDA to soon approve ketamine nasal spray WPVI-TVThe FDA could soon approve a unique treatment for depression, a version of a drug that some people use to get high: ketamine. This would be the first new ...
- 185 deer test positive for 'zombie' disease in Tennessee - WVLT.TV February 22, 2019185 deer test positive for 'zombie' disease in Tennessee WVLT.TVHere’s what we know about that “zombie deer” disease everyone’s fretting over The New Food EconomyCase of 'Zombie Deer Disease' confirmed in New York state 13WHAM-TVIs "zombie deer disease" a threat to humans? CBS News"Zombie Deer" reported in several Illinois counties khqa.comView full coverage on Google News
- Gene-edited Chinese CRISPR babies may have mental ‘superpowers’, researchers warn - RT February 22, 2019Gene-edited Chinese CRISPR babies may have mental ‘superpowers’, researchers warn RTChina’s CRISPR twins might have had their brains inadvertently enhanced MIT Technology ReviewChina’s gene-edited CRISPR babies may have enhanced memory SlashGearCRISPR gene-editing experiment may have impacted twins' brains EngadgetScientist Who Gene-Hacked Babies "Likely" Boosted Their Brainpower FuturismView full coverage on Google News
- 5 ways to make your meals heart-healthy - KSL.com February 22, 20195 ways to make your meals heart-healthy KSL.comHeart attack warning - the subtle and smelly sign you should never ignore ExpressTips for surviving a heart attack TODAY’S TMJ4Heart attack symptoms can be different for women 7NEWS DenverQ&A: How do I know if I’m having a ‘silent’ heart attack? Philly.comView full coverage on Google News
- Madagascar measles epidemic kills 900 in six months - Boing Boing February 22, 2019Madagascar measles epidemic kills 900 in six months Boing BoingI am hoping this is medical and not government surveillance. NBC: The World Health Organization says that an epidemic of measles in Madagascar has caused ...View full coverage on Google News
- Missouri man charged with infecting woman with HIV, then offering to pay for her silence - Fox News February 22, 2019Missouri man charged with infecting woman with HIV, then offering to pay for her silence Fox NewsA Missouri man was charged Wednesday for allegedly infecting an unsuspecting woman with HIV and then offering to pay her for her silence once police ...View full coverage on Google News
- Changing ‘the tragedy narrative’: Why a growing camp is promoting a joyful approach to Alzheimer’s - The Washington Post February 22, 2019Changing ‘the tragedy narrative’: Why a growing camp is promoting a joyful approach to Alzheimer’s The Washington PostTom and Peggy Misciagna were sitting in their Manassas, Va., home recently, talking about the children they adopted overseas in the 1980s, when Tom, 64, ...
- Wigged Out Wednesday provides custom wigs to women battling cancer - KCRA Sacramento February 22, 2019Wigged Out Wednesday provides custom wigs to women battling cancer KCRA SacramentoWith the help of their community, a group of women battling cancer is getting an added boost of confidence.View full coverage on Google News
- 4 Wyoming schools close after meningitis case confirmed - KGWN February 21, 20194 Wyoming schools close after meningitis case confirmed KGWNA school district in southern Wyoming has closed four of its campuses after a fourth-grade student was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.View full coverage on Google News
- Spurred by measles outbreak, FDA may make vaccines mandatory - News 12 Long Island February 21, 2019Spurred by measles outbreak, FDA may make vaccines mandatory News 12 Long IslandFDA head says federal government may take action if states don't adjust lax vaccine exemption laws CNBCU.S. May Enforce Stricter Vaccine Laws If States Don't, FDA Head Says HuffPostVaccine Crisis Might Force Federal Government Action FatherlyDigital Dive: Should the FDA regulate vaccination policies? KARE 11View full coverage on […]
- Life-threatening, insect-borne diseases spike in Venezuela, report says - NBCNews.com February 21, 2019Life-threatening, insect-borne diseases spike in Venezuela, report says NBCNews.comVenezuela's humanitarian crisis, resurgence of vector-borne diseases, and implications for spillover in the region The LancetVenezuela crisis threatens disease epidemic across continent - experts The GuardianVenezuela: region's infectious crisis is a disaster of hemispheric proportions The Conversation - UKVenezuela compared to war zone as number of malaria cases rocket The TelegraphView full […]
- Kratom study shows risk of neo-natal withdrawal, drastic increase in calls to poison control centers - NBC4i.com February 21, 2019Kratom study shows risk of neo-natal withdrawal, drastic increase in calls to poison control centers NBC4i.comCOLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A new study published this week by the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide ...View full coverage on Google News
- Grandfather discovers heart condition thanks to children’s museum exhibit - FOX 31 Denver February 21, 2019Grandfather discovers heart condition thanks to children’s museum exhibit FOX 31 DenverGRAHAM, N.C. - A North Carolina grandfather discovered a heart condition while at a children's museum with his grandson, according to WGHP. On Jan.View full coverage on Google News
- The US Has a Higher Overdose Death Rate Than Any Other Wealthy Nation - Gizmodo February 21, 2019The US Has a Higher Overdose Death Rate Than Any Other Wealthy Nation GizmodoThe U.S. is in the middle of a devastating drug overdose crisis, one led by opioid-related deaths. But new research out of the University of Southern California ...
- If You Want to Lose Belly Fat Forever, a Dietitian Says to Ditch These 3 Foods - POPSUGAR February 21, 2019If You Want to Lose Belly Fat Forever, a Dietitian Says to Ditch These 3 Foods POPSUGARGetting rid of the fat around your tummy isn't just about looks. "Belly fat is also referred to as visceral fat, and is a major risk factor for type 2.View full coverage on Google News