Reuters Health Report: December 30, 2016

Click to View in Browser Friday, December 30, 2016 Burger King, Tim Hortons to curb antibiotics used in chicken CHICAGO/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Restaurant chains Burger King and Tim Hortons plan to switch to chicken raised without antibiotics considered "critically important" to human medicine, their owner said on Wednesday, making it the latest company to ditch the drugs over health concerns. Obstetricians balk at FDA warning on anesthesia in pregnant women (Reuters Health) - - Repeated or lengthy use of general anesthetic and sedation drugs in infants, toddlers and pregnant women in their third trimester might damage children's developing brains, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned this month. China bird flu has not spread, no impact on poultry market: government BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Ministry of Agriculture said on Friday the recent outbreaks of bird flu have been handled in a "timely and effective" manner without spreading and have not affected chicken products or prices. 'Hidden' celiac disease less common now in U.S. (Reuters Health) – - Fewer people in the U.S. have celiac disease without realizing it, a new study finds. Hong Kong confirms 2nd human bird flu infection this winter HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong authorities on Friday confirmed the city's second case of human bird flu infection this winter, five days after the death of a first patient who contracted the same H7N9 strain of the disease. U.S. melanoma rates keep rising (Reuters Health) - - The number of diagnosed melanoma cases and related deaths in the U.S. has been steadily climbing for at least two decades despite widespread prevention efforts, a recent study suggests. Gender disparities persist among heart doctors (Reuters Health) – - Although cardiologists are generally satisfied with their careers, disparities between men and women point to ongoing concerns about family life, equal pay and barriers to success, according to a new survey. Slovakia reports outbreak of severe bird flu: OIE PARIS (Reuters) - Slovakia has confirmed an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5 bird flu virus, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Thursday, citing a report from the country's agriculture ministry. Another reason not to smoke while pregnant (Reuters Health) - Women who smoke during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with kidney damage than mothers who steer clear of cigarettes, a study suggests. Web-based therapy relieves insomnia (Reuters Health) – - Web-based therapy for insomnia is an effective option that could reach "previously unimaginable numbers of people," researchers suggest. Related Video Delft team seeks Hyperloop prize Audio released of Carrie Fisher emergency call A quick-fix on the day's news delivered when you want it. Register Today A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today » » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2016 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add newsletters@email.reuters.com to your address book. Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook