Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 12/30/2015 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  It's Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot 12/30/2015 12:00 PM EST Influenza activity usually peaks in January or February, FDA says ADHD Meds May Raise Risk for Psychotic Side Effects in Some Kids: Study 12/30/2015 12:00 PM EST Two-thirds of children with parental history of mental illness report 'funny feelings' when on the stimulants Heading to a New Year's Party? Here's How to Stay Safe 12/30/2015 12:00 PM EST Jan. 1 is the most dangerous day on the road, experts say Chronic Drinking Plus Binge Drinking Spurs Rapid Liver Damage in Mouse Study 12/30/2015 12:00 PM EST Researchers say impact is more destructive than previously thought Health Highlights: Dec. 30, 2015 12/30/2015 12:00 PM EST Blue Bell Under Investigation for Deadly Listeria Outbreak Guinea, 'Ground Zero' for Ebola, Now Declared Free of the Disease /div Health Tip: Sip on a Lighter Version of Hot Chocolate 12/30/2015 12:00 PM EST Suggestions to trim calories Health Tip: Helping Your Teens Stay Safe 12/30/2015 12:00 PM EST When they're ready to go to the mall by themselves 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 12/29/2015 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Health Tip: When New Moms Lose Their Hair 12/29/2015 12:00 PM EST Suggestions to cope with this postpartum reaction Is the 'No-Shampoo' Trend a Healthy One? 12/29/2015 12:00 PM EST Experts say experimenting with longer times between washing is a personal choice Health Highlights: Dec. 29, 2015 12/29/2015 12:00 PM EST Guinea, 'Ground Zero' for Ebola, Now Declared Free of the Disease /div Safe to Use Blood Thinner Before Major Cancer Surgery, Study Finds 12/29/2015 12:00 PM EST Results led Sloan Kettering to change pre-op practices Thyroid Cancer Survivors: Good Prognosis, Gloomy Outlook? 12/29/2015 12:00 PM EST Study finds quality of life may suffer, despite favorable odds When and Where of Weight-Loss Surgery May Affect Vitamin D Levels 12/28/2015 12:00 PM EST 'Sunshine vitamin' deficiency tied to poorer outcomes for patients in northern regions in winter Reducing Salt Intake Might Harm Heart Failure Patients, Study Claims 12/28/2015 12:00 PM EST But finding is preliminary and much more research needed to test hypothesis, experts 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 12/28/2015 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Child Asthma Rates Leveling Off, Except Among Poor and Older Kids: Study 12/28/2015 12:00 PM EST Environmental triggers may increase the risk for children in low-income areas, experts say Hospitals' Brain Death Policies Vary Dramatically, Study Finds 12/28/2015 12:00 PM EST Researchers fear organ donations might drop if potential donors don't think proper steps are taken every time Study: Extremely Premature Babies at Greater Risk for Autism 12/28/2015 12:00 PM EST Researchers identified differences in the brains of these newborns Health Highlights: Dec. 28, 2015 12/28/2015 12:00 PM EST Review of Federal Oversight of Fetal Tissue Research Launched /div New Rules for Mammograms, Tanning Beds Top Health News of 2015 12/28/2015 12:00 PM EST Female libido pill, measles outbreaks and vaccine controversy also made headlines Health Tip: Start a Group Training Session 12/28/2015 12:00 PM EST Here are potential benefits Health Tip: Four Simple Steps for Healthier Eating 12/28/2015 12:00 PM EST Follow these guidelines The Younger the Mother, the Worse Her Health at Midlife: Study 12/27/2015 12:00 PM EST Those who waited until at least 25 fared better at 40, researchers say Hospital Prices Vary Widely Across the United States 12/26/2015 12:00 PM EST This variation is driving up health care costs, 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 12/25/2015 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Holiday Plants Can Pose Health Risks to Kids, Pets 12/25/2015 12:00 PM EST Mistletoe, holly berries and poinsettias should be placed out of reach, expert advises Holiday Safety for Your Furry Friends 12/25/2015 12:00 PM EST Vet says keep an eye on what dogs and cats eat during festive season How to Prevent Home Cooking Fires 12/25/2015 12:00 PM EST Unattended cooking equipment the leading cause of kitchen fires, research shows Meals on Wheels Can Deliver Emotional Nourishment, Too 12/25/2015 12:00 PM EST Recipients say they feel less lonely, study finds Health Tip: Controlling Chronic Sinusitis 12/25/2015 12:00 PM EST Antibiotics probably won't help Health Tip: Understanding Risk Factors for Hardening Arteries 12/25/2015 12:00 PM EST High cholesterol often plays a major role 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 12/24/2015 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Marijuana Chemical May Help Prevent Epileptic Seizures in Kids, Young Adults 12/24/2015 12:00 PM EST Trial showed a benefit, but more study is needed, experts said More Computer Time May Be Causing Nearsightedness in U.S. Kids 12/24/2015 12:00 PM EST Eye experts suggest boosting outdoor time to get young eyes focusing on distant objects Losing Pancreas Fat May Treat Type 2 Diabetes 12/24/2015 12:00 PM EST Small study reports good results after weight-loss surgery All High-Risk Patients Should Get Blood Pressure Meds: Study 12/24/2015 12:00 PM EST Getting levels below current targets may significantly cut risk of heart attack, stroke, researchers contend Health Tip: Watch those Liquid Laundry Packets 12/24/2015 12:00 PM EST They may be a serious hazard for children Health Tip: Sounds May Help You Fall Asleep 12/24/2015 12:00 PM EST Here are some suggestions Dietitian Experts Offer Holiday Food Safety Tips 12/24/2015 12:00 PM EST For starters, check temperatures with a food thermometer Make Toy Safety a Top Concern 12/24/2015 12:00 PM EST Dangerous playthings account for thousands of injuries each year in U.S. Scientists Discover How Rudolph Sees Through Dense Arctic Fog 12/24/2015 12:00 PM EST Seasonal changes in reindeer eyes help them peer through foggy, winter nights Health Highlights: Dec. 24, 2015 12/24/2015 12:00 PM EST Review of Federal Oversight of Fetal Tissue Research Launched FDA Approves New Gout Drug Virus Triggers Warning for Brazilian Women to Avoid Pregnancy 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 12/23/2015 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Zurampic Approved for Gout 12/23/2015 12:00 PM EST Drug helps control blood levels of uric acid Get Your Flu Shot Before the Flu Is Widespread: CDC 12/23/2015 12:00 PM EST Almost everyone 6 months and older should be vaccinated, experts say Glaucoma Patients Have False Notions of Pot's Ability to Treat Their Disease: Survey 12/23/2015 12:00 PM EST And trend toward legalization of marijuana only fuels misconceptions, researchers add Graphic Warnings on Cigarettes Help Smokers Consider Quitting 12/23/2015 12:00 PM EST Disturbing images get people thinking about health risks associated with tobacco, study finds Paid Sick Leave Can Be Crucial When Cancer Strikes 12/23/2015 12:00 PM EST Patients nearly twice as likely to keep their jobs if they had the benefit, study found U.S. Teen Treated for Rare Rat-Bite Fever 12/23/2015 12:00 PM EST Only 200 cases have been reported since 1839, research reveals Health Tip: Watching Calories 12/23/2015 12:00 PM EST Is it enough? Health Tip: Meditation May Help Your Heart 12/23/2015 12:00 PM EST It can help you deal with stress U.S. Births Up, Teen and Preterm Deliveries Down: CDC 12/23/2015 12:00 PM EST Positive trends mean healthier babies, doctors say Tiny Turtles Carry Salmonella Threat 12/23/2015 12:00 PM EST Though banned as pets in U.S., they're still sold illegally and children are often the ones sickened, CDC 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. .

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines 12/22/2015 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  Skin-to-Skin Contact May Lower Preemies' Risk of Death: Review 12/22/2015 12:00 PM EST Prolonged touching with mom in intensive care unit also reduced chances of blood infections Smoke Weed in College and Your Grades May Go to Pot 12/22/2015 12:00 PM EST Study links marijuana use to skipped classes, poorer academic performance Toddlers Adept at Using Touch-Screen Devices, Study Finds 12/22/2015 12:00 PM EST Children as young as 2 years old can swipe, unlock and search for features and games, research shows Health Highlights: Dec. 22, 2015 12/22/2015 12:00 PM EST New Fecal Incontinence Treatment Approved by FDA Wearable Heart Defibrillator Approved for Children /div More IVF Tries Improve Odds of Having a Baby 12/22/2015 12:00 PM EST Some couples have success after six cycles or more, researchers say Child Paralysis Cases Spiked During Virus Outbreak: Study 12/22/2015 12:00 PM EST But definitive cause of polio-like disease remains unproved, researchers say Hormone Therapy Safely Helps Preserve Fertility for Breast Cancer Patients: Study 12/22/2015 12:00 PM EST However, in many cases doctors and patients don't discuss the issue, experts say Uptravi Approved for Chronic Lung Disease 12/22/2015 12:00 PM EST Pulmonary arterial hypertension Health Tip: Protect Kids' Hearing During the Holidays 12/22/2015 12:00 PM EST Teach children to shield their ears Health Tip: Struggling With Chronic Cough? 12/22/2015 12:00 PM EST Try these at-home remedies 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 12/21/2015 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  One-Third of Incurable Cancer Patients Keep Working, Study Finds 12/21/2015 12:00 PM EST Tumor location, type of treatment unlikely to influence decision End-of-Life Talk Often Comes Too Late for Blood Cancer Patients 12/21/2015 12:00 PM EST Study found most lymphoma, leukemia specialists don't discuss hospice care until death is imminent Americans Growing More Concerned About Head Injuries in Football 12/21/2015 12:00 PM EST Limiting aggressive tackles one option favored by many, HealthDay/Harris Poll finds Study Suggests Link Between Gum Disease, Breast Cancer Risk 12/21/2015 12:00 PM EST Higher odds seen among postmenopausal women who smoke, smoked in the past Reduced Blood Flow to Back of Brain Raises Recurrent Stroke Risk: Study 12/21/2015 12:00 PM EST Procedure to open blocked arteries may benefit these patients, research suggests Home Births May Be Safe for 'Low-Risk' Pregnancies: Study 12/21/2015 12:00 PM EST But critic dismisses the Canadian findings as incomplete, not applicable to the U.S. Health Tip: Feeling Sleepy? 12/21/2015 12:00 PM EST You might not be getting enough rest Health Tip: Recogize Signs of Mold Allergy 12/21/2015 12:00 PM EST Here are possible symptoms Health Highlights: Dec. 21, 2015 12/21/2015 12:00 PM EST New Fecal Incontinence Treatment Approved by FDA Wearable Heart Defibrillator Approved for Children /div Help Your Kids Sleep in Heavenly Peace 12/20/2015 12:00 PM EST Stick to bedtime routines through the holidays, expert says 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 12/18/2015 You are subscribed to Today's Headlines for healthfinder.gov. This information has recently been updated, and is available here:  FDA Proposes Tanning Bed Ban for Minors 12/18/2015 12:00 PM EST Agency also wants those over 18 to sign papers stating they know health risks before using the beds How to Prepare Your Child for Surgery 12/18/2015 12:00 PM EST To relieve anxiety, be honest, use simple language to explain what's going to happen, experts advise Toxic Chemicals May Weaken Infants' Response to TB Vaccine 12/18/2015 12:00 PM EST PCBs, DDT found in babies' blood samples appear to dampen immunity, study says Pooches May Give Food to Their Pals, Study Shows 12/18/2015 12:00 PM EST In experiments, dogs freely passed trays of treats to familiar, but not unfamiliar, canines New Device Approved for Fecal Incontinence 12/18/2015 12:00 PM EST Inability to control bowels often stems from muscle damage Health Tip: Keeping Diabetes in Check During the Holidays 12/18/2015 12:00 PM EST Eat right and get enough rest Health Tip: Keeping Kids in Pain Comfortable 12/18/2015 12:00 PM EST Suggestions that don't involve medication Nasal Spray May Give Diabetics Faster Treatment for Low Blood Sugar 12/18/2015 12:00 PM EST Trial found it easier to use than current remedy, an injection Study Maps Areas of Brain Linked to PTSD 12/18/2015 12:00 PM EST Findings could help improve treatments, researchers say Hormones Tied to Uterine Fibroid Risk in Study 12/18/2015 12:00 PM EST High levels of testosterone, estrogen in middle age linked to raised odds of benign tumors in uterus 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. .