Daily MedNews - June 2018

June 1, 2018

• Health Tip: Caring for Dentures
• Health Tip: When Baby Spits Up
• Health Highlights: June 1, 2018
• Walk Briskly to a Longer Life
• Vitamin D May Lower Miscarriage Risk
• More Teens Dying, With Drugs and Violence to Blame
• Listeria, A Nasty Germ That Can Lurk in Favorite Foods
• E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Lettuce Is Over, Leaving 5 Deaths in Its Wake
• AHA: Lifesaving Info Not Always a 911 Call Away
• AHA: Hollywood Silent on Request to Give R Rating to Movies With Smoking
• Opioids Behind 1 in 5 Deaths of Young U.S. Adults
• Many, But Not All, Hospitals Require Flu Shots for Staffers
• Blacks With Prostate Cancer May Fare Better Than Whites
• Cancer Care Twice as Costly in U.S. Versus Canada
• Yes, You Can Put Too Much Chlorine in a Pool

June 2, 2018

• Experimental Drug, Taselisib, Shows 'Modest' Benefit in Slowing Advanced Breast Cancer
• Could a Blood Test Spot Lung Cancer Early?

June 3, 2018

• Extended Chemo Extends Life for Children With Rare Cancer, Rhabdomyosarcoma
• Gene Test May Allow Many With Early Breast Cancer to Avoid Chemo
• Cancer Drug Keytruda a New Weapon Against Advanced Lung Tumors

June 4, 2018

• Health Tip: Swim Safely in a Pool
• Health Tip: Should You Eat Fish?
• Health Highlights: June 4, 2018
• Tragedy of Child Sexual Abuse Takes Financial Toll, Too
• High-Calorie Foods Fit for a Diet
• Kids With Asthma Need a Flu Shot: Study
• Sunitinib (Sutent) May Spare Some Kidney Cancer Patients From Organ Removal
• Many High School Pitchers Suffer Pain as Pitch Counts Mount
• New Treatments May Extend Pancreatic Cancer Survival
• Why Dogs Born in Summer Likelier to Get Heart Disease
• Tips for Handling a Medical Emergency
• Heart Meds May Be Wrong for Millions of Americans

June 5, 2018

• Health Tip: Three Weight Stats That Can Predict Health
• Health Tip: What To Expect From Joint Replacement Surgery
• Health Highlights: June 5, 2018
• Smart Steps for Safer International Travel
• Non-Drug Migraine Treatments Often Ignored
• Man Was Awake for 90 Minutes During CPR: Report
• 1st 'Biosimilar' To Neulasta, Fulphila (Pegfilgrastim), OK'd to Prevent Chemo-Related Infections
• Sex Robots Are Already Here, But Are They Healthy for Humans?
• Could Rover Unleash a Flu Pandemic?
• Breakthrough Therapy Seems to Rid Woman of Advanced Breast Cancer
• Mammograms Might Encourage Other Screenings
• Are You a Prospective Poop Donor?
• High Schoolers on Heroin Abuse Other Drugs, Too
• Stressed Out at Work? Your A-Fib Risk May Rise
• Your Tummy Rumblings Might Help Diagnose Bowel Disorder
• AHA: Stress Contributes to High Rates of Heart Disease Among Black Adults
• Millions Die Worldwide Each Year for Lack of Quality Care
• Job Strain Plus Heart Disease, Diabetes a Lethal Mix for Men

June 6, 2018

• Health Tip: Recognizing Hearing Loss
• Health Tip: Avoiding Rip Tides
• Health Highlights: June 6, 2018
• Go Vegan to Jumpstart Weight Loss
• This Is When You're Most Likely to Die From a Heart Attack
• More Teens Than Ever Would Try Marijuana
• Colonoscopies, Endoscopies Carry Greater Infection Risk Than Thought: Study
• AHA: Husband Saves Wife a Week After Learning CPR From TV Show
• The Keto Diet Is Popular, But Is It Safe?
• Could Early Birth Hinder Adult Success?
• Human Trials Set for Experimental HIV Vaccine
• Blacks, Hispanics Suffer Second Bleeding Strokes More Often
• New Blood Pressure Rules Could Prevent Many 2nd Strokes: Study

June 7, 2018

• Health Highlights: June 7, 2018
• Health Tip: Living With Dementia
• Health Tip: Recognizing Triggers for Gum Disease
• Bookworms More Prone to Be Nearsighted, Study Finds
• Humidity Won't Hamper Spread of Flu Virus
• Never Ignore Depression
• Two-Drug Combo, Mifepristone with Misoprostol, Could Help Some Women Through Miscarriage
• Think Twice About Tonsil, Adenoid Removal
• Snubbed on Social Media? Your Depression Risk May Rise
• Blood Test Might Predict Preterm Birth
• Fewer U.S. Kids Use Tobacco, But Numbers Still Too High: Officials
• U.S. Suicide Rates on the Rise
• AHA: Drones a Lifesaver for Cardiac Arrest Patients?
• Pediatricians Back Flu Shot, Not Nasal Spray Vaccine
• Why NFL Teams Play Better at Night

June 8, 2018

• Health Tip: Understanding Sunscreen Lingo
• Health Tip: Breathe Easier in a Volcano Zone
• Health Highlights: June 8, 2018
• Fish Oil May Protect the Youngest Hearts
• Patients on Opioids OK With Lower Doses
• How to Determine Your Health Insurance's True Costs
• Oldest Bubonic Bug's DNA Decoded
• No Safety Concerns With DTaP Combo Vaccine for Kids: Study
• AHA: We All Need Water for a Healthy Life, But How Much?
• Allergies More Common in Kids With Autism
• Wind Turbines' Health Impact Still Up in the Air
• Stigma of Safe Needle Exchanges Lingers Despite Opioid Epidemic

June 9, 2018

• High School Pitchers Who Also Catch Prone to Injury

June 10, 2018

• Study Sees Financial Windfall If More Americans Ate Healthful Foods
• Americans' Obsession With Sugar Starts in Infancy

June 11, 2018

• Health Tip: Manage Bed Wetting
• Health Tip: Eat Fish Twice Weekly
• Health Highlights: June 11, 2018
• Coffee May Do Your Liver Good
• Is Your Workplace Making You Fat?
• Stabilize Those Stability Ball Workouts
• Walkable Neighborhoods Might Lower Kids' Asthma Risk
• Girls, Young Women Fall Short on Exercise: Study
• New DNA Test May Predict Prostate Cancer Risk
• Impotent? Maybe You Should See a Heart Doctor
• Strict Handgun Laws Lower Gun-Murder Rates in Cities
• Antiviral Treatments Reduce Cancer Risk for HIV Patients
• Kitchen Towels Laden With Bacteria

June 12, 2018

• Health Tip: Using Bug Repellent
• Health Highlights: June 12, 2018
• Health Tip: Caring for a Minor Burn
• Urban Violence Has Wide-Ranging Impact on Schools
• Could You Have Rosacea?
• Depression, Money Woes Higher in Heart Patients With Job Loss
• Dogs May Help Soothe Vets With PTSD
• Smoking and Diabetes Linked to Calcium Buildup in Brain
• Are Your Meds Making You Depressed?
• U.S. Obesity Rates Rising Again
• Honey Helps When Kids Swallow Button Batteries
• AHA: Drug Therapy Fails to Control Blood Pressure During Exercise
• Obese Young Adults Prone to Binging, Purging
• Health Tips for Summer Fun
• Balanced Diet May Be Key to Cancer Survival

June 13, 2018

• Health Tip: Help Prevent Gum Disease
• Health Tip: Choosing Athletic Shoes
• Health Highlights: June 13, 2018
• How Healthy Is Your Diet?
• High Blood Pressure in Your 50s May Set Stage for Dementia
• Looking Good! Plastic Surgery for Men Surges
• Money Spurs Those With Heart Disease to Step Lively
• Do Antipsychotic Meds for Kids Raise Diabetes Risk?
• Surgical Blood Transfusions Tied to Clot Risk
• AHA: Family Perseveres After Losing Father to Heart Attack
• Why Are Statins Underused With Black Patients?
• Childhood Cancer Impacts Mental Health
• Religion May Be Potent Medicine
• Diabetes Linked to Risk for Parkinson's Disease
• 60 Sickened So Far in Salmonella-Tainted Melon Outbreak
• Mediterranean Diet Scores Again for Heart Health
• Can IV Fluids Harm the Brain of Those With Serious Diabetes Complication?

June 14, 2018

• Health Tip: 4 Steps to Manage Diabetes
• Health Highlights: June 14, 2018
• Health Tip: Protect Your Skin
• Sleepless Nights Haunt 1 in 4 Americans
• Who Will and Who Won't Get the Flu?
• Know the Signs of Postpartum Depression
• Test-Taking Can Be Tough for Kids With Vision Problems
• Binge Drinking: A Hazard for Teen Bones?
• Obesity's a Larger Problem in Rural America
• Lack of Paid Sick Leave Linked to Poverty
• Sex, Drugs Hold Less Allure for Today's High Schoolers
• E-Cig Flavorings May Damage Lining of Blood Vessels
• Human Brain Hard-Wired to Love Fat-Carb Combo: Study
• Low-Nicotine E-Cigs May Raise Toxin Risks

June 15, 2018

• Health Tip: What to Do if You Scratch Your Eye
• Health Tip: Say Goodbye to Split Nails
• When DEA Cracked Down on Opioids, Abusers Moved to Black Market: Study
• Strategies to Avoid Sunburn
• Kellogg's Honey Smacks Cereal Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
• Liver Cancer a Big Threat to U.S., Other Developed Nations
• Health Highlights: June 15, 2018
• Does Salt Water Help Your Cut? And Other Health Myths of Summer
• The Water's Great. Just Don't Overlook Safety.
• Clean Skin, Hands Critical for 'Kangaroo Care' for Preemies
• AHA: Kids Can Drown Quickly and Silently, So Prevention Is Key
• Vitamin D May Guard Against Colon Cancer
• Exercise May Counter Effects of Obesity Genes
• The Hot Dog You Shouldn't Have

June 16, 2018

• Beach, Boating and Booze Add Up to Summer Injuries

June 17, 2018

• Healthful Grilling Is as Simple as 1, 2, 3, 4

June 18, 2018

• Health Tip: Travel-Related Ills May Surface After You Return
• Health Tip: Soothing Baby During Teething
• Health Highlights: June 18, 2018
• Today's Sleepy Teens May Be Tomorrow's Heart Patients
• What If You Lose Your Child at an Amusement Park?
• Pediatricians Say No to Spanking
• Exercise Options That Double as Stress-Busters
• U.S. Teens Embracing Alternative Meds. Is That a Healthy Trend?
• AHA: Big Weight Gain in 1st Pregnancy Could Boost Preeclampsia Risk
• How 'Helicopter' Parenting Impedes a Child's Development
• Warning Labels Can Scare Folks Away From Sugary Drinks
• Reduce Weight, Reduce the Arthritic Knee Pain
• Mom's Voice: The Sleep Secret for Babies in Intensive Care
• America's Poor Are Less Happy Than Ever: Study
• Meds Can Cut Deaths From Opioid Abuse, But Too Few Get Them
• Psychiatric Drug Lithium Tied to Birth Defect Risk

June 19, 2018

• Health Highlights: June 19, 2018
• Health Tip: Suggestions For a Better Night's Sleep
• Health Tip: Choose Protective Sunglasses
• U.S. Smoking Rate Hits All-Time Low
• Even Modern Care Wouldn't Have Saved RFK: Study
• One Blood Test Might Be Enough to Diagnose Diabetes
• How to Keep a Diet Diary
• Obesity Plagues Rural America
• AHA: New Insights Into Sickle Cell and Stroke Risk
• Severe Stress May Send Immune System Into Overdrive
• Many Young People With Autism Can Become Safe Drivers: Study
• Experts Warn of Synthetic 'Bioweapons' Danger
• How Much Drinking Is Healthy -- or Not?
• Marriage Is Good Medicine for the Heart
• After Concussion, Are Legs at Risk, Too?
• Stigma Adds to Burden of Type 1 Diabetes

June 20, 2018

• Health Tip: Learn Warning Signs of Heat Stroke
• Health Tip: Create a Food Allergy Plan
• Health Highlights: June 20, 2018
• When the Heart Stops, Drugs Often to Blame
• Exercise May Ease Inflammation Tied to Obesity
• Florida Teen First Human Case of Another Mosquito-Borne Virus
• Enlist a Pharmacist to Help Manage High Blood Pressure
• Why Obese People Find It So Tough to Slim Down
• When Reconstructing a Breast, Patient's Own Tissue Is Best
• AHA: A Daughter's School Lesson Helped Save a Mom's Life
• 70 Sickened So Far in Salmonella-Tainted Melon Outbreak
• If Opioid Addicts Survive OD, Other Hazards Lie Ahead: Study
• Video Replays Affect Soccer Refs' Thinking
• Smartphone-Obsessed Parents May Mean Cranky Kids
• Does Mental Illness Raise Diabetes Risk?
• Parkinson's Meds Tied to Higher Rate of Gambling, Sex Addiction Than Thought

June 21, 2018

• Health Tip: Regain Your Appetite
• Health Tip: Understanding Mono
• Health Highlights: June 21, 2018
• Could Antidepressants During Pregnancy Slow a Child's Motor Skills?
• More Evidence That Vaping May Help Some Smokers Quit
• Parents Must Ask: 'Is There an Unlocked Gun in Your House?'
• Tips to Keep From Overeating at Party Time
• Raise the Bar on CPR, Heart Group Says
• More Body Fat Might Lower Odds of Breast Cancer in Younger Women
• Many With Severe Allergies Don't Carry an EpiPen: Study
• AHA: Take Your Dog to Work -- And Reap the Health Benefits
• TB Vaccine Linked to Better Type 1 Diabetes Control
• 2.5 Million U.S. High School Students Had a Concussion in Past Year
• Could Herpes Virus Play a Role in Alzheimer's?
• Massive Study Finds Same Genes Drive Many Psychiatric Conditions
• Pot Still a Drug of Choice for Many U.S. Adults

June 22, 2018

• Health Tip: Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Picking an Exercise Boot Camp
• Health Highlights: June 22, 2018
• Police Killings Harm Well-Being of All Blacks: Study
• Trump Carried Counties With High Opioid Use: Study
• AHA: CPAP Machines May Bring Better Sleep, Plus a Healthier Heart
• Smoking Becoming a No-No on College Campuses
• Some California Mosquitoes Can Carry Zika Virus
• Have Insurers Played a Role in Opioid Crisis?
• Obamacare May Have Boosted Kidney Transplant Outcomes
• Native American Teens at Higher Risk for Substance Abuse

June 23, 2018

• Pack the Right Footwear for Summer Vacations

June 24, 2018

• For Kids, Summer Is Time for Other Types of Learning

June 25, 2018

• Health Tip: When Canning Food at Home
• Health Highlights: June 25, 2018
• Health Tip: How to Prevent Heartworm in Your Pet
• Kids Are Overdosing on Buprenorphine, A Med Meant to Fight Opioid Addiction
• Many Childhood Cancer Survivors in Denial About Future Health Risks
• Sound Advice for a Sound Sleep
• Tongue Piercings May Bring Harm to Teeth and Gums
• Vitamin D Deficiency Could Be Lung Disease Risk
• Heavy Teens Are Less Likely Now to Try and Lose Weight
• AHA: Can a Daily Cup of Tea Do a Heart Good?
• FDA OKs First Drug Epidiolex (Cannabidiol) Containing Marijuana-Derived Ingredient
• Mom's Diabetes May Be Tied to Baby's Autism Risk: Study
• Race Can Affect Many Skin Conditions
• Will the Future Be Needle-Free for Diabetics?
• Risky Prescribing Boosts Opioid Death Risk
• Parents' Shift Work Can Be Good -- or Bad -- for Kids
• Families Need Summertime Sleep Schedules

June 26, 2018

• Health Tip: Things to Consider Before Allergy Shots
• Health Tip: How Young Men Can Live Healthier Lives
• Health Highlights: June 26, 2018
• Brain Tumor Patients May Have Unlikely Ally: the Polio Virus
• 5 Ways to Keep That Lost Weight Gone for Good
• 'Heat Zapping' Kidney Tumors May Help Some Patients Avoid Surgery
• Aggressive Treatment Doesn't Slow Type 2 Diabetes in Children: Study
• Artificial Pancreas Helps Hospitalized Type 2 Diabetics
• Study Confirms Denser Breasts Are More Prone to Cancer
• Many Parents Say Sports Can Be Too Dangerous for Kids
• Giant Hogweed Can Burn Skin and Eyes, and It's Spreading
• Flight Attendants Show Higher Cancer Risks
• AHA: Aging LGBT Seniors a 'Major Public Health Issue'
• 25 U.S. Kids Treated in ERs Every Hour for Bike Injuries
• Is That iPad a Pain in the Neck?

June 27, 2018

• Health Tip: Risk Factors for Male Osteoporosis
• Health Highlights: June 27, 2018
• Health Tip: Treat a Sunburn
• How to Head Off an Ice Cream Headache
• Tab for Young Binge Drinkers May Be Heart Trouble Later
• Is the Milk in Your Fridge 'Off'? Smartphone Might Someday Tell
• Death Certificate Data May Miss Many Opioid ODs: Study
• Smart Steps for a Safe Nursery
• Fit at Midlife May Mean Healthier Brain, Stronger Heart Later
• AHA: 37-Year-Old Survives Heart Attack on the Way to Her Wedding
• No Proof Vitamin D Lowers Blood Pressure in Pregnancy: Study
• Could Estrogen Play a Role in Men's Migraines?
• Look Before Locking: Protect Your Child From a Hot Car Tragedy
• Could Targeted Drug Enzalutamide Help Keep Aggressive Prostate Cancer in Check?
• Could More Vitamin D Help Prevent Breast Cancer?
• Testing for Penicillin Allergy May Cut 'Superbug' Infection Risk

June 28, 2018

• Health Highlights: June 28, 2018
• Health Tip: Healthier Eating for an Overweight Child
• Health Tip: Get Enough Calcium
• How Did A Wolf-Like Animal Become Man's Best Friend?
• Robots May Soon Join Ranks of Alzheimer's Caregivers
• Make Exercise a Family Affair. Your Kids Will Thank You.
• Focus on Just One Sport Risks Burnout for Teens
• Just 1 in 4 Americans Gets Enough Exercise
• AHA: An Uncommon Form of Heart Attack Needs a Second Look
• Cataract Surgery Tied to Fewer Car Crashes for Seniors
• Does Human Life Span Really Have a Limit?
• 'Walk & Think' Test Could Be Key to Concussion Care
• July Is Peak Time for Illness From Poop in Pools: CDC
• 'Superbugs' Found in Vast Majority of U.S. Supermarket Meat
• Weight Loss May Reverse Course of Atrial Fibrillation
• As the Eyes Go, So May the Mind

June 29, 2018

• Health Tip: If Your Child Has Croup
• Health Tip: Teens E-cigarette Users More Likely to Smoke: Study
• Health Highlights: June 29, 2018
• Pantry Items That Stay Fresher in the Fridge
• Staying With 1 Doctor May Prolong Your Life: Study
• Don't Turn Into a July 4 Highway Statistic
• Hot Cars, Drowning: Keep Your Family Safe This Summer
• AHA: Using Electricity to Test Your Risk for Heart Failure
• Some Salads Are Healthier Than Others
• Close Siblings Can Ease the Pain of Family Conflict
• Human Insulin as Good as Costly Synthetic Versions
• Even at 'Safe' Levels, Air Pollution May Boost Diabetes Risk

June 30, 2018

• With Summer Here, Check for Signs of Skin Cancer