Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 12/30/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Ebola, Obamacare Top U.S. Health News for 2014 12/30/2014 12:00 PM EST VA hospitals scandal, enterovirus illnesses in kids, surge in e-cigarette use also made headlines this year Many Consumers Misled About Bogus Weight-Loss Supplements, Survey Says 12/30/2014 12:00 PM EST Consumer Reports poll finds shoppers often mistakenly believe that FDA oversees these products How to Avoid a Smoking Relapse Over the Holidays 12/30/2014 12:00 PM EST Expect temptation and have a plan to fight it, experts say Your Birth Year Could Influence Your Odds for Obesity, Study Suggests 12/30/2014 12:00 PM EST 'Fat gene' may be more active in people born after 1942, researchers say Middle-Aged Worse at Texting-While-Driving, Study Shows 12/30/2014 12:00 PM EST But, experts stress that distracted driving is dangerous at any age Health Tip: If Snoring Keeps You up at Night 12/30/2014 12:00 PM EST Losing excess weight may help Health Highlights: Dec. 30, 2014 12/30/2014 12:00 PM EST FDA OKs Fast-Acting Ebola Test Health Tip: Taking Care of Someone With Flu 12/30/2014 12:00 PM EST Suggestions to keep yourself well Bats May Have Triggered Ebola Outbreak in West Africa, Study Says 12/30/2014 12:00 PM EST Researchers rule out larger wildlife as the source of infection Poverty Makes Diabetes Care Tougher, Study Reports 12/29/2014 12:00 PM EST Too little money for food, housing and medicine affects disease management This email was delivered to Dikha_ad.news@blogger.com. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to healthypeople@hhs.gov. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. .

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 12/29/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  'Tis the Season for Seasonal Affective Disorder 12/29/2014 12:00 PM EST Expert explains this type of depression, including symptoms to watch for For Anorexic Men, the Focus Is on Muscle 12/29/2014 12:00 PM EST Collected data shows a 'paradox,' with men becoming malnourished as they try to bulk up Stay Sober or Be Pulled Over This Holiday Season 12/29/2014 12:00 PM EST State highway officials renew their warnings about drunk driving Health Highlights: Dec. 29, 2014 12/29/2014 12:00 PM EST FDA OKs Fast-Acting Ebola Test Health Tip: Easing Heartburn During Pregnancy 12/29/2014 12:00 PM EST Eat smaller meals more frequently Preventing Emergency Surgeries Could Save $1 Billion 12/29/2014 12:00 PM EST Elective procedures tend to be less costly, and safer, study shows Health Tip: Screening for Hearing Loss 12/29/2014 12:00 PM EST Make sure you're tested Keeping That Weight Loss Resolution 12/28/2014 12:00 PM EST Start with selecting a diet you can stick with, expert says Keep Dogs and Cats Safe During Winter 12/27/2014 12:00 PM EST Veterinarian offers tips for helping your pets stay warm and healthy This email was delivered to Dikha_ad.news@blogger.com. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to healthypeople@hhs.gov. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. .

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 12/26/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Pack a Travel First-Aid Kit for the Holidays 12/26/2014 12:00 PM EST Include prescription drugs, as well as OTC remedies for common problems, expert advises Diabetes May Affect Kids' Brain Growth, Study Reports 12/26/2014 12:00 PM EST But there was no effect on thinking and memory skills, researchers say Health Tip: Like Lighting Candles? Do it Safely 12/26/2014 12:00 PM EST Don't burn candles while asleep Health Tip: Minimize Acne 12/26/2014 12:00 PM EST Treat skin well This email was delivered to Dikha_ad.news@blogger.com. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to healthypeople@hhs.gov. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. .

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healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 12/25/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Make Your Home 'Kid Safe' During the Holidays 12/25/2014 12:00 PM EST Experts warn against leaving medications, drinks, ashtrays, lamp oils, toxic plants within reach of children Keep Holiday Meals Festive and Safe 12/25/2014 12:00 PM EST Experts offer advice on how to properly cook and serve fare 'Tis the Season to Overeat 12/25/2014 12:00 PM EST Here are some holiday weight-watching tips Don't Let Burns Mar Your Holidays 12/25/2014 12:00 PM EST Use care in the kitchen, around the tree, experts say Health Tip: Coping With Heart Disease 12/25/2014 12:00 PM EST When emotions take their toll Health Tip: Too Much Alcohol Can Cause Problems 12/25/2014 12:00 PM EST Raises risk of high blood pressure, heart disease Abuse in Childhood Tied to Migraines in Adulthood 12/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Emotional or sexual maltreatment linked to higher odds of serious headache, study finds Hepatitis C Infection Isn't Related to HIV Brain Woes: Study 12/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Mood swings, memory problems may be triggered by inflammation, researchers say This email was delivered to Dikha_ad.news@blogger.com. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to healthypeople@hhs.gov. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. .

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 12/24/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  ADHD May Raise Teens' Odds for Smoking, Drinking 12/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Researchers found each additional symptom increased the risk of tobacco and alcohol use at a young age Scientists Get Closer to Producing Egg, Sperm From Stem Cells 12/24/2014 12:00 PM EST British researchers say they've gotten embryonic stem cells to turn into precursors to reproductive cells FDA Approves New Weight-Loss Drug 12/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Saxenda cleared for use by adults who are obese or overweight and have at least one weight-related condition Saxenda Approved for Weight Loss 12/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Injected medication is for people who are statistically obese Coordinated Care Through 'Medical Home' Best for Chronically Ill Kids: Study 12/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Children were less likely to need hospitalization, visit the ER, researchers report Health Tip: Soothe Sore Muscles 12/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Rest, massage and stretching can help Health Highlights: Dec. 24, 2014 12/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Oldest American Man Dies at 110 George H. W. Bush Hospitalized for Shortness of Breath Nearly 2 Million New Enrollees for 2015 'Obamacare' Plans /div Health Tip: Preparing Fruit and Veggies 12/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Make sure they're safe Expert Offers Tips for Preventing Holiday Migraines 12/24/2014 12:00 PM EST Don't skip meals and avoid triggers such as red wine, aged cheese and chocolate Seniors' Aging Brains Find Ways to Stay Financially Sharp 12/23/2014 12:00 PM EST Study reveals that as the mind ages, knowledge gained over a lifetime makes all the difference This email was delivered to Dikha_ad.news@blogger.com. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to healthypeople@hhs.gov. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. .

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 12/23/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Number of Americans Taking Statins Keeps Rising: CDC 12/23/2014 12:00 PM EST Even more should be taking them to cut risk of heart attack and stroke, cardiologist says Health Tip: Shopping for a Walking Shoe 12/23/2014 12:00 PM EST Buy for the bigger foot Health Tip: Take Back Strain Out of Work 12/23/2014 12:00 PM EST Take frequent breaks Early Study Offers Hope for an Ebola Vaccine 12/23/2014 12:00 PM EST Precursor of vaccine now being tested in West Africa produced immune response in Ugandans Smartphones May Charge Up Your Thumbs 12/23/2014 12:00 PM EST Study finds boost in brain signals from fingertips in people who use touch screens Asians Need Type 2 Diabetes Screening at Lower Body Weight: Experts 12/23/2014 12:00 PM EST ADA says this group tends to put on pounds around the waist, a particularly bad spot for diabetes risk This email was delivered to Dikha_ad.news@blogger.com. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to healthypeople@hhs.gov. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. .

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 12/22/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Immune System May Play Role in Obesity 12/22/2014 12:00 PM EST Certain cells less common in belly fat of overweight compared to thinner people: study Certain Antibiotic/Statin Combos May Be Unsafe Mix: Study 12/22/2014 12:00 PM EST Use of clarithromycin along with the cholesterol-lowering meds had higher risk of side effects Health Highlights: Dec. 22, 2014 12/22/2014 12:00 PM EST FDA Approves Combo Hepatitis C Treatment /div Mother's Depression Tied to Later Delinquency in Kids 12/22/2014 12:00 PM EST Treating parent's mental health issues is critical, experts say Bone Drugs May Protect Against Endometrial Cancer 12/22/2014 12:00 PM EST Women taking bisphosphonates had about half the risk, study reports Combination Antibiotic Zerbaxa Approved 12/22/2014 12:00 PM EST Sanctioned for complicated abdominal, urinary tract infections Health Tip: Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea 12/22/2014 12:00 PM EST Most notably, loud snoring Health Tip: Finding Time for Fitness 12/22/2014 12:00 PM EST Easy ways to get more exercise Vaccine for Deer Against 'Mad Cow'-Like Illness Shows Promise 12/21/2014 12:00 PM EST Might be useful for livestock and even people, researchers say Holiday Trimmings Can Trigger Allergies 12/20/2014 12:00 PM EST Some tips to avoid bad reactions to the seasonal good times This email was delivered to Dikha_ad.news@blogger.com. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to healthypeople@hhs.gov. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. .

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 12/19/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Health Tip: 12 Ways to a Healthier Holiday 12/19/2014 12:00 PM EST 'Tis the season to stay well E-Cigarettes Less Addictive Than Regular Cigarettes, Study Finds 12/19/2014 12:00 PM EST Users report fewer cravings, less irritability Crohn's, Colitis May Have Genetic Underpinnings, Study Finds 12/19/2014 12:00 PM EST Scientists find evidence that genes influence the mix and make-up of gut bacteria Loss of Teeth Linked to Physical, Mental Decline in Study 12/19/2014 12:00 PM EST Researchers say association was strongest among 60- to 74-year-olds CDC Warns of Listeria Danger From Caramel Apples 12/19/2014 12:00 PM EST Outbreak has sickened 28 people in 10 states; 4 have died and 26 have been hospitalized, agency says Health Tip: Bake a Healthier Holiday Treat 12/19/2014 12:00 PM EST Cut calories and boost nutrition Cancer Treatment Costs Weigh Heavily on Patients, Study Finds 12/19/2014 12:00 PM EST Researchers say half of people treated struggle to pay medical bills Health Highlights: Dec. 19, 2014 12/19/2014 12:00 PM EST Many Doctors Hit With Medicare Payment Cuts Half of Dr. Oz's Advice Unproven or Wrong: Study /div Older Cars a Bad Choice for Younger Drivers 12/19/2014 12:00 PM EST Study found nearly half of teen crashes involved cars more than a decade old Preschoolers Need Eye Screening, Experts Say 12/19/2014 12:00 PM EST Testing recommended annually from age 3 to 6 This email was delivered to Dikha_ad.news@blogger.com. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to healthypeople@hhs.gov. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. .

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 12/18/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Common Painkillers May Help Prevent Certain Skin Cancers, Study Finds 12/18/2014 12:00 PM EST But medications such as ibuprofen pose their own risks, experts say 'Homing Signal' in Brain Helps Humans Navigate, Research Shows 12/18/2014 12:00 PM EST Finding may explain why some people are less likely to get lost than others Frail Elderly Might Benefit From High-Dose Flu Shot 12/18/2014 12:00 PM EST Ramped-up vaccine elicits greater immune response, study finds Many People Misuse Devices for Asthma, Allergic Reaction 12/18/2014 12:00 PM EST Memory of correct way to use inhalers, epinephrine pens faded over time, researchers report Sensitive Parenting May Boost Kids' Social Skills, School Performance 12/18/2014 12:00 PM EST Researchers found the positive effect lingered into adulthood Health Highlights: Dec. 18, 2014 12/18/2014 12:00 PM EST Former NFL Players' Lawsuit Over Painkillers Dismissed by Judge No Evidence Paleo Diet Matches Early Human Eating Habits: Study /div Health Tip: Eating Disorder Can Hurt Your Child 12/18/2014 12:00 PM EST Here are possible health consequences Smog Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Autism Risk 12/18/2014 12:00 PM EST Expert notes, however, that potential threat is small Health Tip: Tossing Leftover Food 12/18/2014 12:00 PM EST A timeline of when food tends to go bad This email was delivered to Dikha_ad.news@blogger.com. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to healthypeople@hhs.gov. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. .

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 12/17/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Health Tip: When Children Wake at Night 12/17/2014 12:00 PM EST Separation anxiety is a frequent cause Stent Treatment May Lower Stroke Disability 12/17/2014 12:00 PM EST Treatment must be given within 6 hours after a stroke starts, researchers say Expectant Dads May Also Have Hormonal Changes, Study Suggests 12/17/2014 12:00 PM EST Experts can't explain why testosterone levels of men declined early in partner's pregnancy College Students Say 'Curiosity' Leads Them to Fake Pot 12/17/2014 12:00 PM EST Preventive measures should target younger kids, survey suggests Screening Test Finds Drugs That Show Promise Against Ebola 12/17/2014 12:00 PM EST Researchers uncover 53 potential treatments; all are already FDA approved but need more study for this use Only 4 in 10 Americans Eat Heart-Healthy Nuts Each Day, CDC Says 12/17/2014 12:00 PM EST Even fewer consume an amount thought to help curb heart disease, study found Health Tip: Spot the Signs of a Fractured Thumb 12/17/2014 12:00 PM EST Pain and tenderness are prime signals Few Parents Think 18-Year-Olds Can Handle Their Health Care 12/17/2014 12:00 PM EST Yet poll says two-thirds think older teens should be able to take charge 'Low-GI' Diet May Not Benefit Blood Sugar 12/17/2014 12:00 PM EST Focus should be on eating healthy foods rather than glycemic index, experts say Texas Infant Dies of Legionnaires' Disease After 'Water Birth' 12/17/2014 12:00 PM EST Though health officials couldn't confirm source of infection, they warn of dangers of practice This email was delivered to Dikha_ad.news@blogger.com. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to healthypeople@hhs.gov. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. .

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healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 12/16/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Male Ebola Survivors Should Use Condoms for at Least 3 Months, Experts Say 12/16/2014 12:00 PM EST Studies find semen retains deadly virus for up to 91 days Health Tip: Pack Essentials for Outdoor Exercise 12/16/2014 12:00 PM EST Here's what to bring Health Tip: Protect Children During Holidays 12/16/2014 12:00 PM EST Clean up quickly after a party Work Steals Valuable Sleep Time, Study Finds 12/16/2014 12:00 PM EST Flexible start times, less late-night TV would help solve America's problem, experts say Yoga May Cut Heart Disease Risk Factors 12/16/2014 12:00 PM EST Review found those who took yoga classes saw improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, weight 'Kids' Diseases' Now Hitting Adults 12/16/2014 12:00 PM EST Doctors explain reasons behind surge in cases of chicken pox, mumps, whooping cough and the like FDA Warns Against Fetal 'Keepsake' Videos 12/16/2014 12:00 PM EST Ultrasound imaging, heartbeat monitoring should be left to medical professionals, agency says First Newborn Screening Test Approved for Rare Immune Disorder 12/16/2014 12:00 PM EST Blood test can help identify Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Guinea Pigs Can Be Source of Serious Strep Infection 12/16/2014 12:00 PM EST But animal-to-human transmission of this bacteria is rare, researcher says Ebola Survivors Face Critical Problems 12/16/2014 12:00 PM EST Programs have been set up to help provide support and new possessions This email was delivered to Dikha_ad.news@blogger.com. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to healthypeople@hhs.gov. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. .

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healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 12/15/2014 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  E-Cigarette Use May Be Rising Among Teens 12/15/2014 12:00 PM EST Nearly one-third of those surveyed in Hawaii have tried the devices Vaccinating Schoolkids Cuts Flu in Communities: Study 12/15/2014 12:00 PM EST Infection rate went down among other population segments, such as preschoolers and adults Health Highlights: Dec. 15, 2014 12/15/2014 12:00 PM EST N.Y. Toddler Dies From Liquid Nicotine Poisoning Hockey Star Sidney Crosby Has the Mumps Health Insurance Websites Increasingly Busy Ahead of Deadline Health Tip: Be Aware of Icy Spots 12/15/2014 12:00 PM EST And reduce your risk of falling Obese Kids' Brains Show Stronger Response to Sugar: Study 12/15/2014 12:00 PM EST Research suggests that some children may be 'wired' to crave sweet foods Medication Linked to Fewer Injuries in Kids With ADHD 12/15/2014 12:00 PM EST Older teens experienced the greatest drop in injury risk while taking Ritalin, researchers report Health Tip: Watch for Food Allergies 12/15/2014 12:00 PM EST Know the ingredients of any food you taste Study Shows Why Expert Pilots Are Experts 12/14/2014 12:00 PM EST Accomplished aviators process visual information more efficiently than less experienced ones Constant Email Checks Can Leave You Stressed 12/13/2014 12:00 PM EST People felt less stressed when they checked only three times a day, study finds This email was delivered to Dikha_ad.news@blogger.com. To change your subscriptions or preferences or stop subscriptions anytime, log in to your User Profile with your e-mail address. For questions or problems with the service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com for assistance.  All other inquiries can be directed to healthypeople@hhs.gov. This service is provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. .