HEALTH NEWSLINKS
Robert Card: Maine mass shooter's brain showed signs of injury, doctors say - BBC 3.6.24
The Sleep Habit That’s More Important Than Getting 8 Hours; New science uncovers the sleep practices that matter for a longer life. - WSJ 11.21.23
America’s Pharmacies Are a Mess; CVS and Walgreens pharmacy employees say they are overworked, understaffed, and more liable to make prescription errors due to the companies prioritizing profits. - WSJ 11.3.23
Changing Clocks to Daylight Saving Time Is Bad for Your Health; A neurologist explains why our bodies fare better when aligned with the natural light of standard time - Scientific American 3.11.23
Why doctors in America earn so much; A mismanaged training system has artificially depressed the supply of medics - Economist 10.31.23
The Death Rate for Babies [past birth] in America Rose for the First Time in 20 Years; The rate of babies dying in the U.S. increased 3% from 2021 to 2022, the CDC says. - WSJ 11.1.23
Consumer Reports finds more lead and cadmium in chocolate, urges change at Hershey - Reuters 10.25.23
This $1,000 Test Finds Signs of Cancer in Your Blood; The company that runs the Galleri test says it can detect more than 50 cancers. Doctors are split on whether it is worth the risks for patients. - WSJ 10.24.23
Red meat intake and risk of type 2 diabetes in a prospective cohort study of United States females and males - The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 10.19.23
‘Raging’ bedbug infestation at Iowa senior living apartment complex leads to lawsuit: 'Pay special attention'; Seniors are more vulnerable to b
Microscopic parasite found in Baltimore-area drinking water, officials say; Baltimore-area residents urged to boil water, drink from bottles - Fox 9.28.23
New wireless brain implants could bring mind control to new level: study - NY Post 9.27.23
KENTUCKY: Man dies after swarm of bees attacks him on porch of his own home; The victim was moving an old bag of potting soil when the bees were disturbed. - ABC 9.21.23
SLEEP: WWII-era military sleep method could help insomniacs nod off quickly, some claim: 'Peace and calm' Strategy can be effective for relaxation and sleep, experts told Fox News Digital — but may not work for everyone - Fox 9.28.23
DIETING & WEIGHT LOSS: Effects of alternate day calorie restriction and exercise on cardio-metabolic risk factors in overweight and obese adults: an exploratory randomized controlled study - NIH 9.15.18
Musk's Neuralink to start human trial of brain implant for paralysis patients - Reuters 9.19.23
Arkansas toddler dies of rare brain-eating amoeba infection likely contracted at country club splash pad; According to the CDC, amoeba Naegleria fowleri thrives in warm water - Fox 9.18.23
Police: Man causes $10,000 damage to Dubuque hospital's emergency department - Dubuque Telegraph Herald 9.15.23
UK teen dies after courts refused to consider lifesaving treatment; The young woman's parents remain bound by a court-enforced gag order that prevents the identity of individuals involved in the case from being revealed. - LifeSite 9.15.23
How to Pay for Medical School; Medical school remains a sound investment, experts say, despite the enormous expense. U.S. News 8.17.23
UK teen dies after courts refused to consider lifesaving treatment; The young woman's parents remain bound by a court-enforced gag order that prevents the identity of individuals involved in the case from being revealed. - LifeSite 9.15.23
Louisville woman finds renewed hope after beginning breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment - WDRB 9.14.23
The #1 Way To Catch a Brain Aneurysm Before It Ruptures, According to a Cleveland Clinic Neurosurgeon - Parade 9.15.23
55-year-old Virginia hiker dies attempting grueling 24-mile Rim-to-Rim hike at Grand Canyon - NY Post 9.13.23
UK teenager wants to fight for her life, but court denies her wish - OSV 9.11.23
5-Year-Old Dies After Being Misdiagnosed by Doctors Who Said She Had a Cold - MSN/People 9.13.23
India racing to contain deadly Nipah virus outbreak as hundreds are tested in Kerala state; At least two deaths reported so far from illness linked to fruit bats - Fox 9.14.23
Kroger agrees to pay $1.2B to settle opioid lawsuits; Kroger on Friday agreed to pay more than $1.2 billion over the next decade to settle a number of lawsuits claiming the grocery chain helped fuel the U.S. opioid epidemic. - UPI 9.8.23
Rabid bats found in Utah, prompting warning from health officials; Two individuals recommended to receive rabies prevention medication - Fox 9.5.23
Dinner plate-sized surgical tool discovered in woman's abdomen 18 months after procedure; 'I acknowledge the stress that these events caused to the woman and her family.' - ABC 9.5.23
Common Sleeping Pill May Reduce Build-Up of Alzheimer's Proteins, Study Finds - Science Alert 9.2.23
Cancer Runs in Families. Too Few Get Tested. Doctors are recommending genetic tests to more cancer patients and their families. Costs have dropped, and the results are helping doctors choose newer targeted drugs. - WSJ 8.28.23
Potentially life-threatening health scare on the rise in Virginia as Department of Health, CDC issue warning; AGS also known as 'red-meat allergy' or 'tick bite meat allergy' - Fox 8.28.23
Brain Autopsies Reveal Potential New Culprit Behind Alzheimer's Disease - Science Alert 8.26.23
India racing to contain deadly Nipah virus outbreak as hundreds are tested in Kerala state; At least two deaths reported so far from illness linked to fruit bats Greg Norman By Greg Norman Fox News - Fox 9.14.23
Kroger agrees to pay $1.2B to settle opioid lawsuits; Kroger on Friday agreed to pay more than $1.2 billion over the next decade to settle a number of lawsuits claiming the grocery chain helped fuel the U.S. opioid epidemic. - UPI 9.8.23
Rabid bats found in Utah, prompting warning from health officials; Two individuals recommended to receive rabies prevention medication - Fox 9.5.23
Dinner plate-sized surgical tool discovered in woman's abdomen 18 months after procedure; 'I acknowledge the stress that these events caused to the woman and her family.' - ABC 9.5.23
Common Sleeping Pill May Reduce Build-Up of Alzheimer's Proteins, Study Finds - Science Alert 9.2.23
Cancer Runs in Families. Too Few Get Tested. Doctors are recommending genetic tests to more cancer patients and their families. Costs have dropped, and the results are helping doctors choose newer targeted drugs. - WSJ 8.28.23
Potentially life-threatening health scare on the rise in Virginia as Department of Health, CDC issue warning; AGS also known as 'red-meat allergy' or 'tick bite meat allergy' - Fox 8.28.23
Brain Autopsies Reveal Potential New Culprit Behind Alzheimer's Disease - Science Alert 8.26.23
'Horrified' hospital employee leaks DEI training pushing 3-year-olds identifying as transgender - Fox 9.4.23
Common Sleeping Pill May Reduce Build-Up of Alzheimer's Proteins, Study Finds - Science Alert 9.2.23
Brain Autopsies Reveal Potential New Culprit Behind Alzheimer's Disease - Science Alert 8.26.23
'Horrified' hospital employee leaks DEI training pushing 3-year-olds identifying as transgender - Fox 9.4.23
Nurses join striking writers, actors to voice AI concerns - Becker's Hospital Review 8.28.23
HHS Selects the First Drugs for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation - HHS 8.29.23
Expensive Drugs Targeted for First U.S. Price Negotiations; Lower prices would take effect in 2026 depending on talks between the U.S. and drugmakers and the outcome of industry lawsuits - WSJ 8.29.23
Boy photographed playing in dust pile dies moments later: 'Tragic'; Arthur Emanuel Bitencourt died minutes after playing in powdered limestone piled next to a road in Brazil - Fox 8.9.23
Nebraska study finds billions of nanoplastics released when microwaving containers - Nebraska Today 7.21.23
5 people dead from 'flesh-eating' bacteria in Tampa Bay since January: officials - NY Post 8.20.23
A protein that disrupts cells’ energy centers may be a culprit in chronic fatigue syndrome; New study offers clues as to how exhaustion could arise in people with ME/CFS—and potentially related conditions such as Long Covid - Science 8.14.23
Bedbugs could transmit MRSA bacteria that causes staph infections 'in some settings,' study suggests; Transmission from bedbugs suggested during blood feedings as experts say more research is needed - Fox 8.8.23
Wegovy slashes risk of heart attack and stroke, drugmaker claims - NY Post 8.8.23
Study: Abortion in First Pregnancy Linked to Much Higher Use of Mental Health Services - 7.10.23
Cannabis Is Linked to Mental Illness; A major new study shows that people who abuse the drug are more likely to be diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder. - WSJ 7.6.23
Blood sugar monitors without finger pricks: How to choose - Medical News Today
Miracle tooth REGROWING drug 'to begin human trials next year - Daily Telegraph 7.6.23
Does shingles vaccination cut dementia risk? Large study hints at a link Analysis of nearly 300,000 people finds an association between the shingles jab and a lower rate of dementia - but questions linger. - Nature 6.6.23
HEALTH: Two new cancer pills show ‘unprecedented’ results in boosting survival rates and preventing recurrence - NY Post 6.7.23
"Here Are The Face Masks That Will Protect You From Wildfire Smoke" - TWC/Healthline - SCW Newswatch 6.7.23
What’s the Difference Between UVA and UVB Rays? - TWC/Healthline 5.15.23
Alabama restricts so-called "transgender" athletes in college sports - UPI 5.31.23
WATCH: Service dog receives his own diploma at owner's college graduation - WLWT 5.26.23
What’s the Difference Between UVA and UVB Rays? - TWC/Healthline 5.15.23
VIDEO: Flesh-Eating Bacteria Hiding In Seaweed - TWC 5.22.23
TikTok Feeds Teens a Diet of Darkness; Self-harm, sad-posting and disordered-eating videos abound on the popular app - WSj 5.13.23
UK grandmother died in agony waiting 5 hours for ambulance to hospital 5 minutes away - NY Post 5.25.23
Many American women say they face barriers to maternity care - UPI 5.18.23
Are Pinto Beans Good for Diabetes? Facts Explained - Health Reporter 3.23.23
People who do this one thing every day have half the dementia risk that the rest of us do - MarkeWatch 9.17.22
Mom ravaged by ants before death in Texas nursing home, family sues: ‘Horror story’ - NY Post 7.18.22
Woman paralyzed, in ICU after visit to chiropractor - Local 12 7.12.22
FDA to Order Juul E-Cigarettes Off U.S. Market; Uncertainty has clouded Juul since it landed in the agency’s sights four years ago, when its marketing and fruity flavors were blamed for fueling a surge of underage vaping. - WSJ 6.22.22
Japan's Kane Tanaka, Guinness' oldest person in the world, dies at 119 - UPI 4.25.22
Former nurse in Tennessee convicted in accidental death of patient after injecting her with paralyzing drug instead of sedative. - NY Post 3.28.22
In a first, brain implant lets man with complete paralysis spell out thoughts: ‘I love my cool son.’ Surgically placed electrodes enable person with late-stage ALS to communicate via neural signals - Science 3.22.22
Will Biden Continue Wrecking Social Security for Seniors and Future Retirees?
Overcoming Absentmindedness: Tips From WebMD
Flu Activity Continues Falling Across U.S., CDC Says - U.S. News 2.2.23
Many Hospitals Are Getting Overwhelmed. It Could Affect Healthcare for Years to Come. - Barron's 1.14.22
'Stillborn' baby being prepped for burial discovered to be alive; A baby was declared stillborn by a Brazilian doctor was being prepared for burial at a funeral home -- then was miraculously found to still be alive. - NY Post 1.5.22
Weeks after Minnesota nurses warn of staffing crisis, Mayo Clinic fires 700 unvaccinated workers - Fox 1.5.22
Hospitals Still Not Fully Complying With Federal Price-Disclosure Rules - WSJ 12.30.21
China continues to exploit U.S. universities to bolster military modernization, report finds: China continues to use U.S. university system to collect information to bolster its nuclear and cyber-espionage programs. - Fox 12.11.21
The New Low-Cholesterol Diet: Fatty Fish: The right fish can do wonders for your heart. - WebMD 2.3.09
3 Healthiest (and Worst) Fish For Your Health: Expand your protein options with these varieties - Cleveland Clinic 5.18.20
Obesity: More than half of young adults are overweight, study says - Fox 12.7.21
The New Low-Cholesterol Diet: Fatty Fish The right fish can do wonders for your heart. - WebMD 2.3.09
How to Get Rid of Brown Recluse Spiders - LawnStarter 1.4.21
Brown Recluse Spider Interactions With Other Species - University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse
9 Natural Predators That Control Spiders - The Spruce 7.28.21
Black Seed: Are There Health Benefits? - WebMD
HEALTH OVERBILLING: Woman billed $700 after sitting in ER waiting room for 7 hours, leaving without treatment - Fox Atlanta 11.1.21
FACEBOOK SCANDALS: Is Facebook Bad for You? It Is for About 360 Million Users, Company Surveys Suggest The app hurts sleep, work, relationships or parenting for about 12.5% of users, who reported they felt Facebook was more of a problem than other social media. Facebook said it has built tools and controls to help people manage when and how they use its services. - WSJ 11.6.21
HEALTH COSTS, NONPROFITS: ProPublica: St. Jude hoards billions while many of Its families drain their savings - UPI 11.12.21
HEALTH BUSINESS: J&J to Split Into Two Public Companies: Johnson & Johnson intends to separate its high-margin prescription-drugs and medical-devices business from its storied but slower-growing consumer group, creating two publicly traded companies. - WSJ 11.12.21
N95 Vs. KN95 Masks: What's the Difference? - Popular Science 7.28.21
Idaho reports first human to die from rabies since 1978 - NY Post 11.5.21
Shot To Prevent Lyme Disease Enters Human Trials - Weather.com 3.3.21
Healthy Living Helps Prevent Dementia, Even if it Runs in the Family - Newsmas 5.21.21
The Best Foods to Help You Sleep - Sleep Foundation 2020
Food for Sleep: The Best and Worst Foods for Getting Sleep - Alaska Sleep Foundation
Foods High in Melatonin - Web MD
Dietary Sources and Bioactivities of Melatonin - NIH 2017
Sleep aids: Understand over-the-counter options - Mayo Clinic
[Charles Atlas Workouts:] Every Man Should Do This Exercise Routine Every Day - Art of Manliness
Drugmakers Go on Trial Over Opioid Epidemic - WSJ
Economy Week Ahead: ECB, Jobless Claims, Housing - WSJ
Study: People Can Have Real-Life Conversations While Dreaming - Newsmax 2.18.21
New CDC data finds adult obesity is increasing - CDC
Almost 90,000 young American adults will get cancer this year: Report - UPI
Teva Pharmaceutical’s U.S. Unit Indicted on Price-Fixing Charges - WSJ
Health care workers have been attacked in parking garages for decades. Why haven't hospitals done more to make them safe? - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
U.S. charges Teva in generic drugs price-fixing probe - Reuters
Detroit funeral home finds woman, 20, alive after she was declared dead - UPI
FDA updates on hand sanitizers consumers should not use - FDA
SCW NEWSWATCH: "Maternal cannabis use in pregnancy and child neurodevelopmental outcome" - Nature 8.10.20
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Linked To Autism In Children: Study - Forbes
Marijuana may hurt heart, more research needed, report find - American Heart Association
Cheap, fast breast cancer test 100% accurate, study finds - UPI
Marijuana may harm heart, experts say - UPI
SCW NEWSWATCH: "Streetlights may raise risks for colon cancer" - UPI 7.31.20
FDA Warns Companies Illegally Selling Hangover Remedies - FDA
Red onions from California linked to nearly 400 salmonella cases - UPI
One-quarter of drugs approved by FDA had reviewer objections
5 Common Myths about LED Street Lighting - Energy.gov 6.6.17