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Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:35 PM
     The human body's immune system weakens over time, making older adults more susceptible to infections and leaving scientists with the puzzling dilemma of how to maintain health...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:35 PM
     In a concerning trend for the health of U.S. children, the rate of underinsured youngsters rose from 30.6% to 34% - an additional 2.4 million kids - from 2016 to 2019...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:31 PM
     By March 1, a COVID vaccine will be required to work in health care, education or as a first responder in Poland, the country's Health Minister said Tuesday.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:27 PM
     At one clinic serving low-income children, treatment for health problems that have gone unchecked during the pandemic is more in demand than coronavirus shots.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:25 PM
     More than 11,000 fully vaccinated people in the Bay State tested positive for coronavirus last week as part of the post-Thanksgiving surge, a daily average of about 1,617...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:19 PM
     MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state is first in the Midwest in vaccinating those 5 to 11 years old. In the first month of eligibility for the age group, more...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:13 PM
     Playing to the anti-vaccine base hasn't led to electoral gains-yet.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, December 7, 2021 3:45 PM
     Public health officials in Sacramento County told KCRA 3 on Tuesday that low concentrations of the COVID-19 omicron variant were found in a sewage sample from November.

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, December 7, 2021 3:43 PM
     Covid case counts, hospitalizations and even deaths are reaching levels not seen in Illinois in nearly one year, according to new data released by the Illinois Department of...

Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, December 7, 2021 3:43 PM
     A federal judge in Georgia on Tuesday temporarily halted the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors across the country. The ruling by U.S...

WebMD Health Tuesday, December 7, 2021 3:43 PM
     From more than 3,000 older adults with the eye disease, researchers found those who had surgery were about 30% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's in the coming years.

WebMD Health Tuesday, December 7, 2021 3:34 PM
     New research suggests that Black women have more than three times the risk for lymphedema -- a side effect of breast cancer treatment that can lead to swelling in the arms and legs -- compared to white women.

WebMD Health Tuesday, December 7, 2021 3:22 PM
     Although the primary focus of clinical burnout has been health care professionals -- with good reason -- a new model suggests adding the patient could improve chronic condition outcomes.

WebMD Health Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:43 PM
     In April 2020, the Toronto-based Canadian Women's Foundation launched the "signal for help," a hand gesture that has led to the rescue of endangered women.

WebMD Health Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12:22 PM
     Whether a Christmas tree is real or artificial, there is plenty you can do to reduce the chance that it will trigger an allergy or asthma attack, doctors say.

WebMD Health Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:25 AM
     researchers found that those taking Viagra were 69% less likely to develop Alzheimer's, when compared to non-users. And lab experiments showed that the medication seemed to target part of the underlying disease process in Alzheimer's.

WebMD Health Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:13 AM
     A new study confirms that most dog breeds are now highly inbred, increasing a dog's risk of health problems.

Mark's Daily Apple Tuesday, December 7, 2021 2:04 PM
    

Today we have a special guest author, Primal Kitchen® cofounder Morgan Zanotti. She's sharing her experience trying a personalized microbiome program, which includes eating scientific muffins, pricking herself with needles, and tracking her lifestyle, all for the goal of an optimized gut. Take it away, Morgan!  A few weeks ago, I had the chance to interview microbiome expert Dr. Tim Spector for the Primal Kitchen® Podcast. Dr. Tim founded Zoe, a microbiome program that personalizes an optimal eating pattern just for you using at-home testing, paired with information about your lifestyle and how you experience your day-to-day. The plan and app bring it all together to determine how your body responds to foods, and makes recommendations to help you live your best life. When I do these interviews, my intention is to learn more about the person sitting across from me. But the truth is, I learned more than I ever wanted to know about myself after talking to Dr. Tim and going through the Zoe process! As soon as Dr. Tim gave me the rundown of Zoe and what it does, I knew I had to give it a go. Here's how it works. The Zoe Process First, I took a quiz, which covered the usual age range and gender questions, but also digs into details on how many plants I eat in a typical day, where my energy levels were, things like that. That information generates a rough idea of your inflammation profile, but that's not enough to put you on a plan. From there, you get into testing your actual biology. With at-home kits, you do a gut microbiome test, a blood fat test, and you wear a blood sugar sensor to see blood sugar response to certain foods. No lab visits— you do it all yourself and it's pretty goof-proof. I'll admit, I was a little scared to apply the continuous blood sugar monitor on my arm, but it was easy to place, I barely felt it (seriously) and more importantly, it was easy to forget about once it was secured with medical tape. Meanwhile, you're eating "standardized test meals," which are essentially gluten-free fancy science muffins. These contain specific macronutrients that you eat at specific times so that you can test how your body responds to certain foods and eating patterns over time. The blood sugar data was especially interesting, because I could read it on my phone in real-time. And unlike pricking your finger, the continuous glucose monitor shows the full curve of your blood sugar response. If you rely on a finger prick you're getting one piece of data at a specific time, but you really don't get the full picture. Sometimes, my blood sugar responded before I was done eating! I've done a lot of self-experiments historically where I've gone full keto (total 20g carbs/day), I've gone pescetarian for a few months while I was getting my yoga teaching certification, but this felt way more precise, informative and awesomely geeky. How Did … Continue reading "Primal Kitchen Cofounder Morgan Tried Zoe and Here's What Happened"

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Dignity Health Medical Groups Blog Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:00 PM
     Many of us are looking forward to bringing back family traditions and spending time with loved ones this holiday season. As we prepare to gather with friends and family, it is important to acknowledge the ongoing pandemic and make the right preparations ahead of celebrations and holiday travel.