“Despite progress, measles kills 400 children a day: WHO” plus 8 more Reuters: Health News |
- Despite progress, measles kills 400 children a day: WHO
- White House says Obamacare enrollment a priority
- U.S. DEA temporarily bans synthetic opioid 'pink' after 46 deaths
- Insomnia, poor sleep quality common for men and women during pregnancy
- Libraries can be a health lifeline for people most at risk
- Bird flu hits Europe, France raises checks to counter virus
- Blood pressure spike around doctors might point to heart problem
- Zika striking women at higher rates than men: U.S. study
- Vasectomies not linked to higher prostate cancer risk
| Despite progress, measles kills 400 children a day: WHO Posted: 10 Nov 2016 10:08 AM PST LONDON (Reuters) - The number of deaths from measles has fallen by 79 percent worldwide since 2000, thanks mainly to mass vaccination campaigns, but nearly 400 children still die from the disease every day, global health experts said on Thursday.     |
| White House says Obamacare enrollment a priority Posted: 10 Nov 2016 01:00 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Getting more Americans to enroll for health insurance under President Barack Obama's healthcare law known as Obamacare is a top priority of his administration until President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20, the White House said on Thursday.    |
| U.S. DEA temporarily bans synthetic opioid 'pink' after 46 deaths Posted: 10 Nov 2016 10:14 AM PST (Reuters) - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said on Thursday it had temporarily categorized a synthetic opioid nicknamed "pink" as a dangerous drug, after receiving at least 46 reports of deaths associated with its use.    |
| Insomnia, poor sleep quality common for men and women during pregnancy Posted: 10 Nov 2016 12:50 PM PST (Reuters Health) - During pregnancy, women and their male partners sometimes report insomnia or insufficient sleep, which may be tied to depression, according to a new study.    |
| Libraries can be a health lifeline for people most at risk Posted: 10 Nov 2016 01:23 PM PST (Reuters Health) - Public libraries can provide vital support for people at high risk for health problems such as new immigrants and people dealing with homelessness, mental illness and substance use, say U.S. researchers.    |
| Bird flu hits Europe, France raises checks to counter virus Posted: 10 Nov 2016 01:10 PM PST PARIS (Reuters) - Several European countries have reported outbreaks of a severe strain of bird flu, the World Organization for Animal Health said on Thursday, while France raised safety checks to counter the virus which can have a major impact on farmers.    |
| Blood pressure spike around doctors might point to heart problem Posted: 10 Nov 2016 01:16 PM PST (Reuters Health) - Some older people who get what's known as white coat hypertension – a spike in blood pressure at the doctors' office – may have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, a study suggests.    |
| Zika striking women at higher rates than men: U.S. study Posted: 10 Nov 2016 10:10 AM PST CHICAGO (Reuters) - Adult women in Puerto Rico were significantly more likely to develop Zika than men, researchers said on Thursday, raising new questions about the potential role of sexual transmission of the virus from males to females.    |
| Vasectomies not linked to higher prostate cancer risk Posted: 10 Nov 2016 12:58 PM PST (Reuters Health) - Having a vasectomy doesn't increase a man's risk of developing prostate cancer or dying from it, a Canadian study suggests.    |
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