Health and Medicine

Posted May 25, 2016

CNBC

Obamacare customers were asked how they like it. Here's what they said CNBC A total of 77 percent of people with private Obamacare plans and 88 percent of people on Medicaid said they are "very" or "somewhat satisfied" with their coverage, according to the Commonwealth Fund survey. Those levels are 4 and 5 percentage points ... PPACA 'Working as Designed,' Says Commonwealth FundHealthLeaders Media How Latinos' Support of Medicaid Expansion Could Swing the VoteHuffington Post Changes to Kentucky's Medicaid Expansion Put the State's Health and Economy at Risk By Jason BaileyBerea Online West Virginia Public Broadcasting -Indiana Public Media -WBAA -HealthPayerIntelligence.com all 12 news articles »

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Posted May 24, 2016

SFGate

SF supervisor seeks to ease breastfeeding for city employees SFGate As most new working mothers know, pumping milk while on the job is a burden. It must be done every few hours, and each round can take 30 minutes or more. And if there's not a refrigerator to store the milk, they have to bring their own cooler. As one ... Supervisor wants more support for breastfeedingKRON4.com San Francisco Supe seeks to increase support for breastfeeding city employeesKGO-TV all 3 news articles »

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Posted May 24, 2016

PBS NewsHour

To scope out Zika, Houston scientists set traps for mosquitoes PBS NewsHour Harris County technicians hide mosquito trapping nets beneath manhole covers, in roadway medians and in yards. Photo by Carrie Feibel/Houston Public Media. Mosquito control is serious business in Harris County, Texas. The county, which includes ... Consumer Reports lists mosquito repellents that best protect...WJXT Jacksonville Insect repellents with DEET best 'natural' alternatives in testsWRAL.com Top 3 Most Effective Bug Sprays to Protect Your Family from the Zika VirusPeople Magazine The Courier-Journal -Atlanta Journal Constitution -NBCNews.com -WDSU New Orleans all 37 news articles »

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Posted May 24, 2016

U.S. News & World Report

Drink Spiking a Problem on U.S. Campuses U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Drink spiking may be prevalent on U.S. college campuses, and women are at much greater risk than men, new research finds. Women were also more likely than men to cite sexual assault as a motive for drink ... and more »

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Posted May 24, 2016

U.S. News & World Report

Drink Spiking a Problem on U.S. Campuses U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Drink spiking may be prevalent on U.S. college campuses, and women are at much greater risk than men, new research finds. Women were also more likely than men to cite sexual assault as a motive for drink ... More than a myth: Drink spiking happensEurekAlert (press release) Men Spike Women's Drinks More Often Than You ThinkBroadly 10% of students claim to have fallen victim to drink spiking and MEN are at risk tooDaily Mail all 4 news articles »

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Posted May 24, 2016

Brandon Sun

The Tuesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories Brandon Sun TRAGICALLY HIP'S DOWNIE WILL TOUR DESPITE CANCER: Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie is determined to "blow people's minds" with a raucous Canadian tour in the wake of learning he has an incurable brain cancer, his managers said. and more »

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Posted May 24, 2016

U.S. News & World Report

After Heart Attack, New Threat: Heart Failure U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Risk of heart failure appears high within a few years of a first heart attack, a new study finds. "Heart failure is a major medical problem with a high chance of hospitalization and death," said study author Dr. and more »

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Posted May 24, 2016

U.S. News & World Report

After Heart Attack, New Threat: Heart Failure U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Risk of heart failure appears high within a few years of a first heart attack, a new study finds. "Heart failure is a major medical problem with a high chance of hospitalization and death," said study author Dr. Nearly 25% Of People Who Suffer First Heart Attack Go On To Develop Heart Failure Within 4 YearsMedical Daily One in 4 of heart attack patients develop heart failure within 4 years: StudyUPI.com 1 in 4 patients develop heart failure within 4 years of first heart attackScience Codex Express.co.uk all 7 news articles »

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Posted May 24, 2016

The Courier-Journal

Top insect repellents to avoid Zika The Courier-Journal Consumer Reports has released its top picks for insect repellents that may help you avoid disease-spreading pests, such as mosquitoes that can transmit the Zika virus. Out of 16 repellents the magazine tested, three qualified as Top Picks: *Sawyer ... Top 3 Most Effective Bug Sprays to Protect Your Family from the Zika VirusPeople Magazine When it comes to insect repellent, natural isn't always betterAtlanta Journal Constitution Consumer Reports lists mosquito repellents that best protect against ZikaWAVY-TV WHDH-TV -Silver City Sun-News -NBC 7 San Diego -NBCNews.com all 20 news articles »

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Posted May 24, 2016

U.S. News & World Report

Antidepressants aren't just for depression anymore, study finds Los Angeles Times Antidepressants didn't get to be the third-most commonly prescribed medication in the United States for nothing. In fact, says a new study, the medications taken by more than 10% of American adults may be so ubiquitous because they are used to do so ... Antidepressants Not Just for Depression Any MorePhilly.com Half of the People Taking Antidepressants Aren't Depressed: StudyTIME 45% Of Depression Meds In Canada Prescribed For Conditions Like Insomia, Anxiety, And Pain; Is It Really Necessary?Medical Daily Huffington Post Canada -Examiner.com -Montreal Gazette all 7 news articles »

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Posted May 24, 2016

U.S. News & World Report

High-Salt Diets May Raise Heart Risks for Kidney Patients U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- People with chronic kidney disease face higher odds of heart attack or stroke if they have high-salt diets, a new study suggests. "Moderate sodium reduction among patients with chronic kidney disease and high ... and more »

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Posted May 24, 2016

U.S. News & World Report

High-Salt Diets May Raise Heart Risks for Kidney Patients U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- People with chronic kidney disease face higher odds of heart attack or stroke if they have high-salt diets, a new study suggests. "Moderate sodium reduction among patients with chronic kidney disease and high ... Chronic Kidney DiseaseJAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association Higher salt intake may increase risk of CVD among patients with chronic kidney disease The JAMA Network JournalsEurekAlert (press release) High-salt diet may raise cardiovascular disease risk for kidney disease patientsNews from Tulane NewsMaker (press release) all 5 news articles »

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Posted May 24, 2016

U.S. News & World Report

Colon Cancer Rising in People Under 50 U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Although overall colon cancer rates are declining, the rates among Americans under 50 have jumped more than 11 percent in the past decade, a new study finds. Over the same decade, the number of cancers in ... Colorectal Cancer Rising Among Young Adults; Colonoscopy Removes Precancerous PolypsMedical Daily Is Colorectal Cancer on the Run?Medscape Colorectal Cancer on the Rise in Adults Under 50Live Science all 5 news articles »

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Posted May 24, 2016

KOMO News

State sues Johnson & Johnson over pelvic mesh, seeks millions in fines KOMO News SEATTLE - Washington state is suing Johnson & Johnson, saying that for more than a decade the company misrepresented the risks of vaginal mesh implants it sold. Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Tuesday his office filed the consumer protection lawsuit ... State AG files lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for surgical meshKIRO Seattle Washington state sues over pelvic mesh, accuses Johnson & Johnson of 'deception'The Seattle Times California AG sues Johnson & Johnson over marketing for pelvic meshReuters TheSequitur.com all 7 news articles »

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Posted May 24, 2016

ConsumerAffairs

Majority of public pools fail at least one safety test, CDC finds ConsumerAffairs Sarah D. Young has been a columnist for a blog aimed at Millennials and has also worked in early childhood education and has been a reading tutor to at-risk youth. Read Full Bio→ · Email Sarah Young ... and more »

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Posted May 24, 2016

UPI.com

One in 4 of heart attack patients develop heart failure within 4 years: Study UPI.com Better identifying which heart attack patients are at risk for developing heart failure could lead to preventive treatments, researchers said. By Stephen Feller | May 24, 2016 at 1:13 PM. Follow @upi. Comments. share with facebook. share with twitter ... REVEALED: One in FOUR heart attack patients could face heart failure within FOUR yearsExpress.co.uk 1 in 4 patients develop heart failure within 4 years of first heart attackEurekAlert (press release) Studies say flu vaccine helps pregnant women, heart failure patientsCIDRAP News-Medical.net -SeniorJournal.com -AJMC.com Managed Markets Network -Science Codex all 31 news articles »

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Posted May 24, 2016

National Post

Tragically Hip's Gord Downie Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer ABC News Canadian rootsy rock band The Tragically Hip announced Tuesday that its lead singer, Gord Downie, has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. In postings on its website and Facebook page, the band said the 52-year-old Downie, a father of four, was ... The Tragically Hip's Gord Downie Diagnosed With Terminal CancerPitchfork Media Tragically Hip's Gord Downie has terminal brain cancerLos Angeles Times Tragically Hip to tour despite lead singer's terminal cancerReuters CBC.ca -CTV News -Toronto Star -UPROXX all 128 news articles »

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Posted May 24, 2016

azcentral.com

CDC: 80% of public pools, water parks in 5 states, including AZ, violate health codes azcentral.com The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages swimmers to test water quality at public pools, water parks. Loading… Post to Facebook. CDC: 80% of public pools, water parks in 5 states, including AZ, violate health codes The Centers for ... CDC: Have a great summer, but make sure your public pool isn't a health hazardThe Providence Journal CDC: 80 percent of public pools have health violations in NY, 4 other statesSyracuse.com CDC: Nearly 80 Percent Of Public Pools Have Health, Safety ProblemsPatch.com Huffington Post -Washington Post -whnt.com -New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV all 35 news articles »

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Posted May 24, 2016

U.S. News & World Report

Balloon-in-a-Pill May Be New Weight-Loss Tool U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, May 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A new ingestible and inflatable balloon system seems to be a noninvasive way to fill up the stomach and curb appetite, researchers report. The balloon system, known as Obalon, helped obese people lose nearly ... Swallowable, gas-filled balloons aid fight against obesityEurekAlert (press release) Balloon capsules, swallowed then inflated, produce weight loss in nearly 65%Healio all 3 news articles »

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Posted May 24, 2016

Huffington Post

Exploring Gender Differences in Lung Cancer Huffington Post To the surprise of many, lung cancer is the leading cancer killer of women. That's why the American Lung Association launched LUNG FORCE, which raises awareness of the impact of lung cancer in women and critical funds for lung cancer research. But are ... Lung cancer survival rate increases by 73 percent if caught early University of LiverpoolEurekAlert (press release) Rutgers Cancer Institute Researcher Explores Gender Disparity in Lung CancerNewswise (press release) Lung cancer screening now at Lake RegionalLakenewsonline.com Benzinga -Asheville Citizen-Times -Health Aim -Healio all 14 news articles »

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Posted May 24, 2016

whnt.com

CDC releases nasty report on public swimming pools whnt.com NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 27: Kids play in the Dry Dock pool in Mahattan's East Village on the first day of the city's outdoor pool season on June 27, 2013 in New York City. The pool and neighboring buildings were flooded by Superstorm Sandy. and more »

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Posted May 24, 2016

CNN International

House Dems lining up against Senate Zika bill The Hill The head of the House Democratic Caucus warned Tuesday that he'll oppose anything less than the full funding President Obama has requested to combat the Zika virus. Rep. Xavier Becerra · Xavier BecerraHouse Dems lining up against Senate Zika bill ... How Zika Spiraled Out of ControlScientific American Obama administration stole funds to combat Zika to pay for UN climate change fundAmerican Thinker (blog) Faster Vaccines May Be Desired, But Are Hampered By HurdlesPopular Science EurekAlert (press release) -CNN -Humanosphere -NJ.com all 117 news articles »

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Posted May 24, 2016

Chippewa Herald

AP video: Florida community hit by dengue, prepares for Zika Chippewa Herald In Rio, Florida, residents and mosquito control workers say they are better prepared to deal with Zika after experiencing a dengue fever outbreak in 2013. New protocols are in place based on lessons learned from dengue. × ... and more »

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Posted May 24, 2016

Despite pressing need, survey finds most americans unlikely to enroll in clinical trials Medical Xpress The lack of participation in clinical research may be the Achilles' heel of today's cancer community. According to a new survey of more than 1,500 consumers and nearly 600 physicians conducted on behalf of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), ... and more »

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Posted May 24, 2016

UPI.com

Despite pressing need, survey finds most americans unlikely to enroll in clinical trials Medical Xpress The lack of participation in clinical research may be the Achilles' heel of today's cancer community. According to a new survey of more than 1,500 consumers and nearly 600 physicians conducted on behalf of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), ... Most Americans unwilling to join clinical trials, study findsUPI.com Uncertainties about Clinical Trials Keep Patients from EnrollingMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (blog) The Value of Signing Up for Clinical TrialsU.S. News & World Report WZVN-TV -Health IT Analytics -Scotsman -Daily Maverick all 21 news articles »

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