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New Research: Cases of gonorrhoea resistant to antibiotics
Several countries are reporting cases of resistance to cephalosporin antibiotics, the last treatment option against gonorrhoea. Every year, an estimated 106 million people are infected with gonorrhea, which is transmitted sexually. Millions of people with gonorrhoea may be at risk of running out of treatment options unless urgent action is taken. -- World Health Organization
Did You Know?
Visit your doctor four to six weeks before traveling out of the country, and ask for any necessary vaccinations you may need. -- CDC
Health Tip: Keep fit while traveling
If you’re traveling this summer, try to book a hotel that has a complete gym. You can give the concierge a call or go online to check out hotel gyms before you make a reservation. If you’re going on vacation, some resort gyms come complete with a full range of exercise machines, weights and even classes to try.
-- Life Fitness
Number to Know
8: From 1991 to 2011, the percentage of U.S. high school students who never or rarely wore a seatbelt declined from 26 to 8. -- CDC
Children’s Health: Teen bullying, texting while driving
Last year was the first year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention included question about bullying via electronic media and texting or emailing while driving in its annual National Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The 2011 study found that 1 in 6 high school students had been bullied through email, chat rooms, instant messaging, websites or texting during the past 12 months. In addition, 1 in 3 high school students had texted or emailed while driving a car or other vehicle during the past 30 days.
Senior Health: New fish oil study results
The notion that consuming omega-3 fish oil supplement pills will help increase brain power and decrease mental decline for aging adults may have been proven false. A review of three large studies involving more than 3,500 people over the age of 60 showed no improvements on learning and memory tests for groups who took fish oil supplements or sunflower or olive oil as a comparison. This doesn't mean that fish oil supplements can't benefit some people cognitively, and eating oily fish like salmon or sardines is still good for your heart and overall health.
-- AARP
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